50% more new tech companies chose the UK as home in 2025, compared to 2020
The number of new technology companies established in the UK increased by almost 50 per cent in 2025 compared to five years ago, according to figures from consulting firm RSM UK, which is headquartered in London, and has offices in Gatwick, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Reading, and Southampton. Last year, there were 56,615 new technology incorporations, […]
London council warns residents of scam risks following cyber attack
A London council has written to hundreds of thousands of residents to warn them that criminals may use details leaked via a cyber attack last year to target them for scams. At the end of November, Kensington and Chelsea was one of three west London councils that suffered an outage that was quickly attributed to […]
Maia technology secures funding for investment platform expansion
MAIA Technology, a London-based financial software company, is increasing its expansion plans after obtaining new investment to update how investment portfolios are managed. The firm has raised £4 million in a Series A funding round. Management states that the investment will support the ongoing development of the MAIA software platform and assist in expanding its […]
Made Tech reports strong half-year results for 2026
Made Tech, a provider of digital, data and technology services to the UK public sector, has reported that the first half of 2026 was a strong period for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company maintains operational bases in London, Manchester, Bristol and Swansea. In a trading update, the group stated that revenue for the […]
ANNA Money secures growth debt deal to expand tax platform
AI-powered, London-based fintech, ANNA Money, has secured a £10 million growth debt deal with Flashpoint to accelerate its expansion ahead of changes to the UK tax reporting system for self-employed individuals and landlords. ANNA stands for Absolutely No Nonsense Admin, and the fintech firm, which provides an all-in-one platform for business accounts, invoicing, payroll and […]
London AI conveyancing platform, Conveyd, raises £2.5 million in seed funding round
Conveyd, a new platform designed to speed up the process of buying a home, has raised a £2.5M seed funding round. By automating key parts of the administrative conveyancing process, the technology aims to reduce the number of property chains that collapse and accelerate the time from offer to ownership. The company was co-founded by […]
Geospatial data firm 1Spatial set for £87 million takeover
Listed data management company 1Spatial is expected to be taken into private ownership following an £87 million cash deal. The board of the Cambridge-based company is recommending that shareholders approve a takeover by VertiGIS, a provider of geographic information systems based in London. The offer of 73 pence per share represents a 57% premium to […]
London digital employee experience firm, ControlUp, recognised by customers
ControlUp has been named a Customers’ Choice in Gartner Peer Insights’ 2025 Voice of the Customer report for digital employee experience management tools. The London-headquartered DEX specialist stated it attained an overall customer rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Gartner’s data showed that 94% of the customers who reviewed ControlUp indicated a willingness to […]
South West Tech founders head to London for investor showcase
Tech companies from the South West of England are scheduled to pitch to UK investors at the end-of-year Tech South West London showcase, at Microsoft’s UK headquarters on Tuesday 09 December. The Showcase will bring together founders and investors for a full day of workshops, panels, and live pitching, with morning sessions exploring how frontier […]
London FinTech, Coremont, gets £30 million growth investment to expand portfolio software
Coremont, a London-based provider of real-time, multi-asset class portfolio management software and analytics, has received a £30 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Blue Owl Capital. The investment will drive Coremont’s growth by expanding its product coverage into new asset classes, using AI to broaden access to advanced analytics, and strengthening its real-time […]