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

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.

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.

A smartphone app, Parkinson’s ON, created by Kuhan Pushparatnam, a man living with Parkinson’s, and his partner, Helen, has emerged as the UK’s most popular app for managing the condition.

The Achievement Algorithm is redefining leadership development with an approach that blends neuroscience and Quantum Release techniques to help leaders overcome burnout and excel under pressure.

During his studies, Jürgen Greil began working in the aerospace industry, where he forged his career as a mechanical engineer.

Long-time entrepreneur and nature-lover, Janne Hietala, Co-Founder and CEO of Kelluu, and the rest of his team are operating an AI-powered airship fleet to create digital twins whilst simultaneously offering data solutions.

DOCK-Y is an award-winning technology company that is gearing up to enhance the safety of any riders who travel on two- or three-wheels, be that bikes, trikes, or scooters, whilst also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing urban congestion and carbon emissions.

Transport is evolving. As it has done throughout the past 200 years, mind you. But its new, and current, iteration leading the way is not airships or the petrol-guzzling automobile, but EVs.

The transportation landscape in the Global South is fraught with challenges. High costs, unreliable services, and an infrastructure that often fails to meet the needs of its population.

TitanML was founded officially in 2021 by Dr James Dborin and Dr Fergus Finn, later being joined by Co-Founder and CEO Meryem Arik.

Belgian startup AmphiStar, a startup in bio-based surfactant innovation, has announced the launch of AmphiCare and AmphiClean. Made entirely from organic waste and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market.

Carve is a niche curated marketplace that helps customers find unique ceramic products from the best independent artisans in the UK.

Fintech startup Permutable AI, known for its innovative use of artificial intelligence in financial markets, has launched its latest platform, Trading Co-Pilot. This tool is designed to offer real-time, AI-powered insights into financial markets, drawing on a range of global data sources.

Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has hit a major milestone in its quest to transform recycling and promote sustainability. Over the past year, the company expanded its network of reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, from 100 to more than 300 units across the MENA region.

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.

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.

Rare Founders’ second demo day was a huge success, with 100 founders across 14 sectors pitching their innovative startups to an audience of investors. Each startup was allowed a one-minute pitch, with a further three minutes for audience questions.  

Estonian startup Symmetrista has unveiled a bra specifically designed for women who have undergone breast reconstruction after breast cancer treatment.

A San Francisco-based AI startup, has launched Tattoon, an innovative app that allows users to “fit” tattoos onto their own bodies with just a tap. The app’s mission is to bridge the gap between art, tattoo artists, and aspiring tattoo enthusiasts by enabling people to experiment with different tattoo designs on their body photos.