Mark Anderson
The United Kingdom has a burgeoning startup scene, particularly in the field of data analytics. Many new companies emerged in 2020 and beyond, offering a range of analytics services from machine learning to big data interpretation. In England, the startup ecosystem is thriving, particularly in the capital, London. This article will highlight some of these promising new companies, describing their core offerings and the vision of their founders.
In an era where every process is being digitised and every digital interaction is being logged, data analytics has become a key domain. It can provide insights into customer behaviours, optimise business operations, predict trends, and inform strategic decisions. Particularly in the time of digital transformation and Industry 4.0, these startups represent an important asset for UK’s economy.
This piece will specifically focus on companies into the field of analytics. We will delve into the specifics of their operations, discuss their unique selling points, assess their industry influence and end the article with a look forward to the future of this rapidly developing sector.
Bitfount
Based in London, Bitfount is an analytics startup that blends artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning. Founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz, Bitfount offers a distributed data science platform that enables data guardians and scientists to collaborate on data analysis while preserving privacy. This makes intractable data safely interactable. Connect with them on Twitter @bitfount and LinkedIn.
Actable AI
Actable AI, founded by Armen Poghosyan and Trung Huynh, empowers users with advanced analytics to extract highly accurate, unbiased, and actionable insights from data. Their machine learning technologies leverage the best and latest AutoML, Explainable AI and Causal AI. This startup offers their data science toolbox as both a Google Sheets add-on and a web application. Engage with them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
SwiftSkill
Specialising in esports analytics, SwiftSkill offers a platform for strategy and team collaboration to enhance gaming performance. This London-based startup is unique in its focus on the gaming industry and specifically esports. Find them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Specter
Specter is a startup founded by Dominik Vacikar and Marco Squarci. Specter provides analytics and IT services with the objective of creating innovative solutions. Their @specterhq Twitter follows the latest in venture capital, while their LinkedIn boasts a professional display of their undertakings.
Dimensions
Dimensions offers a decision intelligence platform for product-led teams. It aims to connect customer, product, and business insights for better decision making. Dimensions offer unified data across tools to help product-led companies to keep teams more aligned and devise impactful product strategies. Follow them on Twitter.
Mondra
Founded by Jason Barrett, Mondra is an AI and analytics startup focused on improving the sustainability of global supply chains. They use innovative ideas such as combining satellite data and technology to report the true impact of current food supply chains on the environment. Follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
WALR
WALR provides tailored data collection solutions for research users, earning them a spot among the promising UK Analytics startups. Visit their LinkedIn profile for more details.
MYndspan
MYndspan, a science-led company focuses on improving brain health with the power of analytics, data and neuroscience technology. Follow their progress on LinkedIn.
Amber Labs
Co-founded by Sebastien Payet, the London-based Amber Labs is another startup to make our list. They provide analytics, cloud computing and consulting services built on data integration. Visit them on LinkedIn for more details.
Gorton Software
Founded by Abhi Bhardwaj, Gorton Software is an analytics and big data startup that develops bespoke solutions powered by data and technology for companies. They are focused on solving some of the toughest problems faced by organizations globally.
Ventriks
Last but definitely not least, Ventriks is a cloud platform that facilitates data discovery, engineering, management, and analysis. Ventriks was founded by Richard Quigley and Kowshik Rao in London. Find them on @ventriks, Facebook and LinkedIn.
These startups are leading the way in analytics in the UK, with their ambitious visions for the future and their drive to innovate. The insights they provide help businesses optimize their performance and generate solid strategies for growth, making their impact on the UK’s economy undeniable. It will be fascinating to follow the future achievements and breakthroughs these startups will bring in the field of data analytics.
