Birmingham's startup environment features a diverse mix of industries, from enterprise software to consumer goods. This list highlights companies from both the historic UK city and its counterpart in Alabama, USA.
The ecosystem includes heavily funded, established companies like software provider OneAdvanced, which has raised £3.2B. It also features consumer-facing businesses such as grocery delivery service Shipt and 3D-printed vitamin maker Nourished.
Below is our list of 59 Birmingham startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50OneAdvanced provides business software and IT services for organizations across the commercial, public, and third sectors. Their solutions help teams manage critical functions like HR, finance, and spend management to improve productivity and gain insight.
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Founders | Vin Murria |
| Funding Amount | £3.2B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | The Carlyle Group, Ares Management, BC Partners, Goldman Sachs Alternatives |
Command Alkon creates technology to streamline the supply chain for heavy building materials. Their integrated platform connects suppliers, haulers, and contractors to automate and manage the flow of materials from order to delivery.
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Founders | Ken Robinson |
| Funding Amount | $765M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | HeidelbergCement AG |
Shipt runs a membership-based marketplace that provides same-day delivery from a wide range of local and national retailers. Customers use the service to order groceries, electronics, and other household essentials and have them brought directly to their door by a personal shopper.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Bill Smith |
| Funding Amount | $65.2M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Headline, Greycroft, Harbert Growth Partners, Harbert Venture Partners |
JobLogic builds cloud-based field service management software designed for service and maintenance contractors. Their all-in-one platform connects the back office, in-field engineers, and customers to manage everything from job scheduling to invoicing.
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | £160M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Vista Equity Partners, Axiom Equity |
Love Finance provides UK businesses with funding through its online marketplace and direct lending services. Their platform allows companies to compare and apply for a variety of financial products, including business loans, asset finance, and commercial mortgages.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | £45M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Paragon Bank, LGB & Co |
Fleetio builds a software platform to help businesses manage their vehicle fleets. Their tools are designed to track, analyze, and improve fleet operations, from maintenance to fuel management.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Tony Summerville |
| Funding Amount | $620.1M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Endeavor Catalyst, Bossa Invest, Elephant, Goldman Sachs Alternatives |
Nourished provides customized nutrition by using patented 3D printing technology to create bespoke gummy vitamins. Their on-demand system delivers a personalized stack of nutrients in a single daily gummy, tailored to each customer's health goals.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Melissa Snover |
| Funding Amount | £11.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Future Planet Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Cibus Fund, Henkel, Suntory Holdings |
CSI designs and manages secure multi-cloud platforms for businesses operating in highly regulated industries. Their team helps clients migrate to the cloud, modernize their digital workplaces, and secure their data.
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | £36M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | MML Capital Partners, Permira Credit, Blackhawk Capital, Kevin Lewis, Alan Watkins |
CyberQ Group develops cybersecurity solutions to make businesses more resilient against digital threats. Their team combines expert consulting with AI-powered software to proactively identify and neutralize security risks.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Chris Woods, Steve Bailey |
| Funding Amount | $3.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Midlands Engine Investment Fund |
Al Rayan Bank provides a range of Sharia compliant banking services, including savings, home financing, and current accounts. As the UK's largest Islamic bank, they offer ethical financial products to both personal and business customers.
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $500M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
49 Additional Birmingham Startups Worth Following
Our top picks are just a small slice of what’s happening in Birmingham. Across the city, companies in fields like healthcare and AI have collectively raised over a billion dollars to grow their businesses.
Some are just getting started while others are well on their way. Here’s a look at the other startups that make up Birmingham's growing tech scene.
