Startups
Each year, LinkedIn reveals its Top 20 UK Startups list, alongside highlighting top emerging companies from various cities across the country. In Manchester, the top five startups are distinguished not only for their rapid growth but also for capturing significant attention and developing innovative solutions that are shaping the future of their industries.
Profilr, a recruitment platform combining the swipe-and-match functionality of dating apps with the professional networking approach of LinkedIn, is gearing up to launch in the UK. Aiming to shake up the recruitment process in the service industry, Profilr promises a seamless experience for both job seekers and employers.
Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) is expanding into the US, shipping its first two robotic micro-factories across the Atlantic. These portable factories, the first of their kind, will be utilised by real estate developer Rival Holdings to construct thousands of sustainable, affordable homes in the Midwest.
Switchee, a UK-based tech company focused on improving social housing, has developed an approach to measuring home efficiency at scale using real-world data. Its Smart Meter Insights technology enables housing providers to accurately assess the thermal performance of homes, including metrics like Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC), Heat Loss Parameter (HLP), Space Heat Demand (SHD), and running costs.
Fintech startups are playing a key role in transforming the financial landscape, offering innovative solutions that challenge traditional banking and financial services. The startups in this field have leveraged technology to create products and services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses, and a big trend














