Mark Anderson
London, the burgeoning capital of the United Kingdom, has long been a hub for cultural, economic, and political activities. Yet, in recent years, this city’s profile in the technology sector has hugely expanded – catching the world’s attention. The following article is part of a series highlighting the startups in the boroughs of London that were established in 2020 or later and operating in the rapidly advancing Internet industry.
The introduction of new startups is not only driving technological advancement and creating jobs, but these fresh and promising ventures also contribute to the economic diversification and resilience of the city. From podcast monetization to workspace booking, gaming, and beyond, a new wave of London-based startups are pioneering the digital future. Here are some of the most compelling Internet industry startups that have sprouted in London in 2020 and beyond.
These startups exemplify how businesses are harnessing the power of the internet and its inherent global interconnectivity. Through innovation and forward-thinking initiatives, they are changing the way we work, learn, and live. Each of these companies offers a unique product or service, filling niche markets and challenging existing business models. Let’s delve into their details and get to know them better.
Auddy
Operating in the spheres of advertising, audio, broadcasting, content delivery, content marketing, internet radio, and podcasting, Auddy was cofounded by Andrew Craissati, Chris Ancliff, Cliff Plumer, and Howie Singer. Auddy’s aim is to help creators navigate the fragmented but large podcast ecosystem by bringing business, analytics and marketing skills to their podcast. Follow Auddy on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Humaans
Founded by Giovanni Luperti and Karolis Narkevicius, Humaans offers HRIS employee management software that caters to remote and distributed teams. Its employee management platform assists businesses in managing employee data, documents, reporting, and more. Connect with Humaans on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Framework
Born out of Founders Forum, Framework is an on-demand business school founded by Asha Haji, Riya Pabari, and Tomos Evans. With its unique lifelong learning model, it is revolutionizing the field of business education. Stay connected with Framework via their Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
A venue hire platform with local communities at its heart, Sharesy was established by Felix Atkin. The platform makes it effortless to discover, book and manage unique venues. Find Sharesy on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
FlowSpace
Founded by Harry Wilson, Hayri Demirçapa, and Ieva Dvilinskiene, FlowSpace offers a network of creative, flexible workspaces aimed at remote and hybrid teams. Stay in the loop with FlowSpace on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Poncho
Founded by Ben Prouty, Poncho is a platform providing learning and activity solutions for children and young adults. Get in touch with Poncho on their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Charac
Charac is an emerging business in the Internet industry, based in London. Stay up-to-date with Charac through their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
ISTARI
With a unique model combining aspects of advisory practice, investment, and education, ISTARI guides clients on their journey to digital resilience. Connect with ISTARI on LinkedIn.
AFFIX
Founded by Nika Khaburzania, Affix offers a platform for competitive gaming, where users can compete for major prizes. Stay updated with Affix on their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
SaigolEd
Established by Faisal Saigol and Melanie Grace, SaigolEd aims to revolutionize the education sector by providing transformative edtech solutions. You can follow SaigolEd on their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.
SwiftSkill
For esports analytics, strategy and collaboration, look to SwiftSkill. This platform helps gamers elevate their skills to monstrous levels. Connect with SwiftSkill on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
