Ellie Horvath
London, a vibrant city known for its rich history and cultural diversity, is increasingly carving out a name for itself as a global hub for some of the most innovative startups in the Big Data industry. Born of a digital age with data sets too large or complex for traditional data processing methods, these startups, all with an inception of 2020 or later, offer unique products and services that harness the potential of Big Data analytics to facilitate data-driven decision-making and innovation. Here, we have rounded up some of these noteworthy startups, all of which headquarter in England and are changing the game in the Big Data industry.
From artificial intelligence to blockchain and from retail to finance, these startups cover a diverse range of sectors, demonstrating how integral Big Data has become in our increasingly connected world. The volume, variety, and velocity of data generated today presents unprecedented opportunities, but also significant challenges – it’s these challenges that the featured startups strategically address, navigating complexities to extract meaningful insights from Big Data.
As we highlight each of these companies, we invite you to learn more about the innovative work they’re doing within the landscape of Big Data. Each company has a different approach to leveraging data, but all share a common goal to turn raw, unstructured data into actionable insights that drive decision-making and optimize performance.
Bitfount
Founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz, Bitfount operates in analytics, artificial intelligence, and information technology, among other sectors. They provide a distributed data science platform that promotes collaboration on federated, privacy-preserving data analysis and AI/ML. The Bitfount platform makes the world’s intractable data interactable whilst maintaining data privacy.
Follow Bitfount on @bitfount or connect via LinkedIn.
DropsTab
DropsTab is a cryptocurrency market tracker in the Big Data and Market Research industry. The startup helps users track and monitor their assets’ performance by collecting real-time data from centralized, decentralized exchanges, and all blockchain transactions.
Follow DropsTab on @dropstab_com or connect via LinkedIn.
Gorton Software
Founded by Abhi Bhardwaj, Gorton Software operates in analytics and the information technology industry, among others. The startup harnesses the potential of AI and analytics to solve some of the toughest problems faced by organizations globally, turning data into competitive advantages.
Vizniti Solutions
Vizniti Solutions operates in the Big Data, Blockchain, and Cyber Security industry, among others. The company provides innovative, data-driven solutions for a range of sectors.
Follow Vizniti on @vizniti, like their Facebook page, or connect via LinkedIn.
Borago Insights
Founded by Emma Haslam, Borago Insights operates within the Analytics and Consulting industry. The startup turns data into valuable insights to support businesses in making informed decisions.
Follow Borago Insights on @BoragoInsights or connect via LinkedIn.
Airslip
Founded by Jade Bates and Tom McDonough, Airslip operates within the Apps, Financial Services, and Information Technology industry, among others. The startup leverages big data to drive financial innovation.
Follow Airslip on @airslip1, like their Facebook page or connect via LinkedIn.
Tactic
Founded by Jack Hodkinson and Rudolf Lai, Tactic operates within the B2B, Big Data, and Enterprise Software industry. Tactic helps businesses streamline their research process and maximize actionable information.
Follow Tactic on @tactic_fyi or connect via LinkedIn.
elm
Founded by Cian Kennedy and Emily Prevezer, elm operates within the Analytics and Business Intelligence industry. elm helps FMCG brands harness their sales data to deliver revenue-generating insights and actions.
Follow elm on @getelmco or connect via LinkedIn.
Data Catalyst
Founded by Dr Nicholas Rendell and Jude Fisher, Data Catalyst operates within the Big Data, Cloud Data Services, and Software industry, among others. Data Catalyst makes it easy for developers to connect their apps and services to personal, open, and commercial data sources.
Follow Data Catalyst on @datacatalyst_uk or connect via LinkedIn.
Vast Dreams
Founded by Abhishek Sehgal, Aditi Garg, and Swarnab Roy, Vast Dreams operates in several sectors ranging from banking to construction to software. They specialize in enterprise-grade software infrastructure focused on both customer and internal-facing business solutions.
Like their Facebook page or connect via LinkedIn.
As they harness Big Data’s power, these startups are shaping tomorrow’s world by turning data into actionable insights today. We hope you enjoyed this roundup and are as excited as we are about the future of Big Data in London.
