Best Startup
Every year, new startups are born in the UK, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the market. These startups are diverse – cutting across various industries and making significant contributions to their specific sectors. This article is focused on startups established in 2020 or later, in the field of Event Management. Interestingly, they all share one commonality – their headquarters are located in the United Kingdom. Let’s take a closer look at these companies, their founders, their establishment, and what they do within the event management industry.
These startups are creating ways to make event planning, booking, and management easier and more efficient. From venue hiring platforms that cater to local communities, like Sharesy, to Vendoir an on-demand mobile application for booking event vendors, to EtkinlikAlani offering an online platform for creating and joining online events – these startups are transforming the event management space with their innovative offerings.
We also have Rego and ThanksBox which bring different flavours to the industry. Whilst Rego provides staffing solutions, an essential aspect of event management, ThanksBox is creating a unique approach to event planning. Other startups such as Husfest, Different Breed ®, Unlocked, Jam55 and BLNK Group are also making their respective marks in the industry. Let’s explore further.
Located in London, Sharesy is a venue hire platform that helps to discover and book unique and affordable venues, putting local communities at its core. Founded by Felix Atkin, this team of tech and product experts are committed to simplifying the process of hiring venues. Here are their social media pages for more information – Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Vendoir
Based in London, Vendoir is an on-demand mobile application that connects event vendors to clients who require their services. The application, founded by Charles Ofoegbu, Oshoma Zekeri, and Yoma James Kukor, enables users to book vendors for events within minutes. Find more about Vendoir on their Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
ThanksBox
ThanksBox, based in Edinburgh, offers a novel approach to event management by creating surprise events provided in a thank box. You can follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Rekom Uk
Rekom UK, headquartered in Milton Keynes, adds to the diversity within the event management sector. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
EtkinlikAlani
Founded by Salih Bosca and located in London, EtkinlikAlani extends the platform of event management to creating and joining online events. Their socials are Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Husfest
Husfest, a London-based startup founded by Joseph Dada, is a social event platform for planning and joining various events – from house parties to work events.
Different Breed ®
Led by Craig Pryde and headquartered in Glasgow, Different Breed ® is a tech company that creates digital experiences aimed at building lasting relationships with their customers. Check them out on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Unlocked
Unlocked, located in London, is reviving urban and heritage spaces by collaborating directly with underutilised venues to help them build new, sustainable revenue streams. Their LinkedIn page is available here.
Jam55
London-based Jam55 is transforming the virtual event technology space, focusing on a format that maximises ROI for sponsorship. Check their LinkedIn page here.
BLNK Group
BLNK Group is a Newcastle-based startup offering services across markets, continents and realities. Founded by Sean Hamilton, the startup has a significant focus on gaming and eSports. They can be found on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Rego
Rego, headquartered in London, offers a unique blend of services in the world of event management. For more information, visit their Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
In conclusion, these startups are trailblazers within the event management industry within the UK. Their innovative platforms and services are adding significant value to the event management space, driving growth, and shaping the future of the industry.
