London has established itself as the largest tech hub in Europe by attracting investors and playing a role in launching several tech unicorn companies. The city has over three million people working in tech and has been popular among cloud developers and biotech researchers. Below, we picked some of the top startups in London to know.
Top London Startups to Know
- Cleo
- Globality
- Robin AI
- Packfleet
- Myricx Bio
Top London Startups to Know
London-based fintech platform Nosso offers a user-friendly family finance app designed to help parents invest in and plan for their children’s futures. The company has secured millions in seed funding across multiple rounds and is supported by venture capital firms Anthemis and Octopus Ventures.
London-based Pixie aims to simplify practice management and workflow automation for small accounting and bookkeeping firms, enabling them to manage work more effectively and scale their firms. The company recently raised £2.25 million in a seed funding round led by Triple Point Ventures.
Kustomer’s platform allows businesses to deploy AI agents to provide support to their customers directly and to help human service representatives become more effective at handling customer issues. The technology is designed to enable more personalized customer experiences and help companies save time through automated workflows.
Cleo is a financial assistant and banking platform that has raised over $140 million in funding. The London-founded fintech company provides budgeting tools, cash advances, savings accounts and a credit card that helps users build their credit scores. Cleo launched in 2016 and integrated ChatGPT into its platform to provide users with personal insights and spending challenges.
Caterpillar Health is a digital employee wellness rewards platform that incentivizes physical activity goals to help people move more and improve their health. Users earn rewards for walking more and learning about the benefits, which can then be redeemed for e-gift cards from over 100 retailers.
Add Talent Solutions consists of a team of active digital services consultants and practitioners that aim to simplify job search and recruitment by connecting talent and its multinational client portfolio. Headquartered in London, it has hubs across Europe, Asia and America.
Deplike aims to revolutionize music learning and enjoyment through personalized interactive games and digital tools by combining AI-generated adaptive curriculums, 3D teachers, instant feedback, augmented reality and gamification. The company’s small team is based in London near St. Paul’s Cathedral.
ScaleXP’s cloud reporting software integrates financial and CRM systems in one dashboard to facilitate data-driven decisions that help businesses grow. It software includes over 100 KPIs tailored to business type and industry, which it claims eliminates the need for manual calculations and formulas on spreadsheets.
Headquartered in London, Keyzy aims to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder through its zero deposit, rent-to-own solution. In January 2023, the company raised £3 million in a seed funding round to help accelerate its purchases of homes and the development of its technology platform.
Myricx Bio is a biotech company that has raised serious cash from investors in recent years. The London-based company develops payloads for antibody treatments to treat some forms of cancer. According to the company, its developments are creating new targeted biotherapeutic methods.
LF Group’s web and mobile platform connects gamers with multiplayer friends and communities who share similar skill levels and interests. Recent reports have highlighted the company’s successful acquisition of millions in funding from venture capital firms, including Grishin Robotics.
Knoma provides financial assistance for lifelong learning, helping students select from hundreds of courses in fields such as business, artificial intelligence, tourism, hospitality and more. The company supports students in finding the right course for their needs and offers ethical financing options, including a “learn now, pay later” model.
FirstMind helps leaders make better people decisions about hiring, development and coaching across all industries and seniority levels using its questionnaire-led human assessment tool that provides insights in an accessible way. The company is based in London between Chelsea and Belgravia.
Eupnea is a boutique management consulting firm based in London, near Islington. The company offers a wide range of services, supporting businesses from strategy and operations to technology and digital, helping them address challenges and drive business growth.
Astute Myndz is a web and software development company that specializes in delivering IT solutions and services, including system development, testing, deployment and maintenance, to small and mid-sized businesses worldwide. The company has offices in England and the United States.
Advanced Commerce is the developer of GrapheneHC, an enterprise-grade marketing platform designed to provide retailers with all the tools they need to merchandise their online stores effectively. Headquartered in London, the company’s office is located across from Hyde Park.
Roleshare is a London-based job-sharing marketplace and management platform that attracts talent seeking flex by connecting them with others to share a role. In 2022, the company secured $1.2 million in a seed round of funding led by Plug and Play VC, and it continues to grow.
Navan’s software solutions are designed to help businesses in industries ranging from real estate to e-commerce efficiently build and manage employee travel programs. The company’s platform includes features for setting up corporate cards, establishing spending controls, reimbursing employees for out-of-pocket expenses and tracking travel-related carbon emissions.
Globality is an AI company with offices in Silicon Valley and London. Its AI platform is geared toward enterprises as it helps businesses improve their financial outcomes. Globality’s AI, called GLO, provides analyses, cost comparisons and e-negotiations that can help with spending and vendor management.
AlertMedia provides businesses with a unified emergency communication and threat intelligence solution. Its platform gives employers the ability to send mass notifications during emergency incidents, maintain two-way communication to verify people are safe and stay informed about risks for team members who are traveling.
Robin AI works with Anthropic’s platform to provide legal assistance, including generating and reviewing contracts. The company also leverages AI to cull through contact data and find specific clauses, terms and obligations in seconds. Robin AI launched in 2019 but has had a stellar year, having secured $26 million from investors.
Takeaway Reality is an extended reality consulting and design company based in London. Since its founding in 2020, the company has worked on various projects in augmented and virtual reality, including medical games and virtual showrooms. It serves clients across various industries.
Packfleet is a logistics and e-commerce startup founded by alumni of the popular fintech app Monzo. The company operates an all-electric vehicle fleet that helps companies ship parcels throughout the United Kingdom while adhering to carbon-neutrality initiatives. As part of its platform, Packfleet has also developed a robust logistics platform that handles parcel pickup, delivery management and returns.
