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In terms of entrepreneurship and business, Leeds has evolved into one of the top emerging hubs in the world.

Hundreds of startup companies have been founded there in the last years, many of which are enjoying incredible success.

We've compiled a list with the 85 most successful ones.


85 Startups in Leeds

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1) Ring

1) Ring

Ring is a European manufacturer of automotive lighting, car electrics, workshop tools, and accessories.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $209,200,000

You can find their website here.

2) Cocoon

2) Cocoon

Cocoon is a home security device designed to keep one's house safe.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $3,000,000

You can find their website here.

3) Quantum Motion Technologies

3) Quantum Motion Technologies

Quantum Motion Technologies is developing a CMOS-compatible universal quantum computer in Silicon.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $9,751,875

You can find their website here.

4) Crisp Thinking

4) Crisp Thinking

Crisp is the industry leader in social media brand safety and crisis management.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $25,000,000

You can find their website here.

5) Vet-AI

5) Vet-AI

Vet-AI is working on cutting-edge technologies that attempt to prevent and forecast disease in animals.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $3,048,198

You can find their website here.

6) MoA Technology

6) MoA Technology

MoA Technology has developed a unique approach to agricultural technology discovery.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $7,640,762

You can find their website here.

7) Synap

7) Synap

Synap is an online education platform that uses artificial intelligence to revolutionize learning.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $928,494

You can find their website here.

8) Creavo Medical Technologies

8) Creavo Medical Technologies

Creavo Medical Technologies is a forward-thinking British firm that develops diagnostics technology for use in emergency rooms.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $26,618,325

You can find their website here.

9) BigChange Limited

9) BigChange Limited

Plan, manage, schedule, and track your mobile workforce without using paper.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $1,650,000

You can find their website here.

10) XR Games

10) XR Games

XR Games creates Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) games for both consoles and mobile devices for well-known intellectual properties.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $4,084,888

You can find their website here.

11) WIFIPLUG

11) WIFIPLUG

The world's tiniest, most intelligent smart plug.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $746,000

You can find their website here.

12) Moda in Pelle

12) Moda in Pelle

Moda in Pelle is a fashion house established in the United Kingdom.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $5,632,560

You can find their website here.

13) The Dating App

13) The Dating App

JigTalk is working on a dating app that uses a jigsaw puzzle to hide the user's face.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $1,200,191

You can find their website here.

14) Force24

14) Force24

Force24 is a corporation that specializes in marketing automation.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $796,052

You can find their website here.

15) Eddisons

15) Eddisons

Eddisons offers specialized services to banks, insolvency practitioners, commercial property owners, and occupiers.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $31,760,860

You can find their website here.

16) RapidSpike

16) RapidSpike

SaaS Platform for Digital Experience Monitoring (Magecart Detection, Website Performance Improvement, Customer Interaction Monitoring and More)

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $719,215

You can find their website here.

17) Reward Finance Group

17) Reward Finance Group

Reward Finance Group provides financing options to meet your company's needs.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $52,418,937

You can find their website here.

18) Tracsis

18) Tracsis

The Tracsis Group is a prominent international provider of software and services for mass transport operations planning and management.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $3,292,896

You can find their website here.

19) SURECORE

19) SURECORE

sureCore is an IP firm based in the United Kingdom that focuses on developing power-efficient physical IP for next-generation silicon processes.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $1,600,000

You can find their website here.

20) Awesome Merchandise

20) Awesome Merchandise

Awesome Merchandise is a company that specializes in printing and merchandising.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $865,019

You can find their website here.

21) Nourish

21) Nourish

Nourish is a service that allows customers to transform RSS feeds into email newsletters that are sent automatically.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $3,000,000

You can find their website here.

22) Bizdaq

22) Bizdaq

Bizdaq makes it simple to sell a small business.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $1,500,000

You can find their website here.

23) Geronigo

23) Geronigo

Geronigo is a network dedicated to action sports.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $340,939

You can find their website here.

24) M-vendr Technologies

24) M-vendr Technologies

Solutions for the delivery of prepaid digital products and financial services

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $125,000

You can find their website here.

25) mTag

25) mTag

A global network that connects media professionals and gives them the tools they need to produce, distribute, and profit from digital visual media.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $391,135

You can find their website here.

26) Tappit

26) Tappit

Tappit is the first RFID cashless solution that is really global.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $77,473

You can find their website here.

27) Nationwide Window Cleaning

27) Nationwide Window Cleaning

Window cleaning services are provided by Nationwide Window Cleaning.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $4,824,267

You can find their website here.

28) Northern Bloc

28) Northern Bloc

Northern Bloc is a brand of ice cream.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $624,813

You can find their website here.

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29) Springfield Healthcare

29) Springfield Healthcare

Springfield Healthcare provides personal and domestic care in the comfort of their own homes for those who require it.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $6,882,721

You can find their website here.

30) Expede

30) Expede

Expede is happy to be the home of 'yada,' the next-generation mobile event app that gives you a complete 360-degree picture of all your events.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $877,187

You can find their website here.

31) BJSS

31) BJSS

BJSS is an award-winning IT consulting firm that focuses on delivery.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000

You can find their website here.

32) Zenith

32) Zenith

Zenith is a leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing company that operates independently.

You can find their website here.

33) The Phoenix Partnership

33) The Phoenix Partnership

TPP is a healthcare technology firm focused to providing world-class healthcare software in the UK and beyond.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

34) Nexus Vehicle Rental

34) Nexus Vehicle Rental

Nexus Vehicle Rental is a company that manages vehicle rentals.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250

You can find their website here.

35) EMIS Health

35) EMIS Health

EMIS Health is the market leader in clinical IT systems for integrated patient care in the United Kingdom.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 5001-10000

You can find their website here.

36) GHD

36) GHD

GHD is a British company that makes hair styling products and accessories.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000

You can find their website here.

37) Looking4.com

37) Looking4.com

Looking4.com is a website dedicated to airport parking.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

38) Sonocent

38) Sonocent

Sonocent creates software that makes it simple to deal with audio recordings in order to let individuals harness the power of spoken language.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

39) Communisis

39) Communisis

Communisis provides tailored marketing services across a wide range of media.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

40) Leeds Building Society

40) Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society is a financial institution that offers savings, mortgages, and general insurance.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

41) WYG Group

41) WYG Group

WYG Group is a management consulting, project management, and technical services company.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

42) Formplus

42) Formplus

Formplus is a cloud-based data collection SaaS for businesses.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

43) Event Genius

43) Event Genius

Event Genius is an event management and ticketing software firm that helps users revolutionize the way they organize and sell tickets online.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

44) White Label Crowdfunding

44) White Label Crowdfunding

Peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding market software as a service

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

45) Dizinga

45) Dizinga

T-shirts, phone and tablet cases, wall art, and posters from independent artists are available. Dizinga is a company that helps artists all over the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

46) Trakz

46) Trakz

Trakz is an IoT gadget for pets that includes GPS and activity tracking, as well as data interpretation for insurance, retailers, and pet service providers.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

47) Videocloud

47) Videocloud

Videocloud is the world's most popular online video hosting platform and commercial video marketing solution.

You can find their website here.

48) Medisoft

48) Medisoft

Medisoft offers a variety of applications to help organizations enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

49) Touchstone

49) Touchstone

Every area of Touchstone service delivery is informed by the views, entitlements, and wishes of service users and carers.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

50) Evans Easyspace

50) Evans Easyspace

Find customized workplaces and solutions for your company anywhere in the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

51) Software2

51) Software2

In education, Software2 provides software distribution and application virtualization technology.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

52) Igniyte

52) Igniyte

Igniyte is a platform for managing online reputation.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

53) thebigword

53) thebigword

The top 100 worldwide businesses and organizations trust us as technology-driven language communication leaders. What is the language barrier, exactly?

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000

You can find their website here.

54) Epiphany Solutions

54) Epiphany Solutions

Epiphany Solutions specializes in digital marketing.

You can find their website here.

55) UK General Insurance

55) UK General Insurance

For brokers, UK General Insurance offers personal lines insurance products and services.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

56) Antivia

56) Antivia

Antivia is a BI software startup and the creator of the rapid dashboard and information application construction solution.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

57) World Textile Information Network

57) World Textile Information Network

The World Textile Information Network is a source of information on the textile manufacturing business, providing intelligence and insight.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

58) Pocketworks Mobile

58) Pocketworks Mobile

Manufacturers, driver fleets, and startups can all benefit from software platforms created by this company. To produce digital products, we blend mobile apps, IoT, and the cloud.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

59) Clipper Logistics

59) Clipper Logistics

Clipper Logistics specializes in value-added logistics.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

60) SeFF Fibre

60) SeFF Fibre

Cottonized Hemp is used to create new innovative goods in a variety of industries.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

61) Rosemont Pharmaceuticals

61) Rosemont Pharmaceuticals

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals is a company that produces and distributes liquid medications.

You can find their website here.

62) Data Choice

62) Data Choice

Users regained control of their data thanks to programmatic ad technology.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

63) Simpson Millar

63) Simpson Millar

Consumers, trade unions, and business services all benefit from Simpson Millar's open, straightforward legal advice.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000

You can find their website here.

64) The Data City

64) The Data City

The Facts City provides data and analysis to assist you in evaluating and investing.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

65) Accounts Lab

65) Accounts Lab

Accounts Lab is a cloud accounting firm that specializes in startups and technology.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

66) Pentest People Limited

66) Pentest People Limited

Pentest People is a small security firm that focuses on providing Pentesting as a Service (PTaaS) to all of its clients.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

67) Harrison Goddard Foote

67) Harrison Goddard Foote

Harrison Goddard Foote is a firm that specializes in intellectual property rights around the world.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

68) TextAnywhere

68) TextAnywhere

We provide a variety of text messaging tools and services to assist businesses in sending high-quality, trustworthy text messages to their clients.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

69) The Test People

69) The Test People

The Test People Limited (TTP) is a cutting-edge testing and consulting company.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

70) Alscient

70) Alscient

Alscient is an IT consulting firm that specializes in software development and system integration.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

71) Nochex

71) Nochex

Nochex denotes the ability to make and accept payments in a secure, dependable, and cost-effective manner.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

72) Vintage Cash Cow

72) Vintage Cash Cow

Vintage Cash Cow creates and manages an online marketplace for the sale of vintage products.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

73) Optima Legal

73) Optima Legal

Optima Legal offers a variety of legal services, including property and remortgage services.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

74) Nomify

74) Nomify

Nomify links your employees and powers your digital workplace. Recognize employees, distribute paperwork, post news and events, and keep track of vacations.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

75) West Yorkshire Combined Authority

75) West Yorkshire Combined Authority

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is a political body.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

76) Answer Digital

76) Answer Digital

Answer Digital is a digital transformation firm that specializes in customized organizational, operational, cultural, and technology transformations.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250

You can find their website here.

77) Andrew Page Limited

77) Andrew Page Limited

Andrew Page Limited is an automotive parts wholesaler in the United Kingdom.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

78) RSLSteeper

78) RSLSteeper

RSLSteeper is the most inventive provider of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive technology products and services.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

79) Airedale International Air Conditioning

79) Airedale International Air Conditioning

Airedale International Air Conditioning Limited is a company that creates and sells air conditioning systems.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

80) EcommerceHQ Limited

80) EcommerceHQ Limited

EcommerceHQ is the company behind OpenCart's most popular module, OpenBay Pro. OpenCart Hosting and OpenCart Development projects are our specialties.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

81) COPTRZ

81) COPTRZ

COPTRZ is a company that makes commercial drones.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250

You can find their website here.

82) Templar Payments Ltd

82) Templar Payments Ltd

To offer a frictionless UX for higher risk merchants, a Saas solution for acquirers and ISOs was developed.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $132,004

You can find their website here.

83) Booking Protect

83) Booking Protect

Booking Protect is a cutting-edge affinity protection organization that offers its retail partners a comprehensive refund protection program.

You can find their website here.

84) Howarth Timber and Building Supplies

84) Howarth Timber and Building Supplies

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is a UK-based construction and home improvement company.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 501-1000

You can find their website here.

85) WeTennis

85) WeTennis

For the everyday tennis player, WeTennis is a digital community and competitive platform.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

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