Ellie Horvath
At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 101 Animation companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Animation Companies & Startups (London)
Milk VFX
| Founders | Will Cohen |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
We create innovative and complex sequences for high-end television and feature films.
Artificial Artists
| Founders | Ben Cyzer |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Artificial Artists makes 3D animation more accessible to digital media.
Courier
| Founders | Jeff Taylor |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Courier is a stories of modern business reporting from London and around the world on startup culture. Published six times a year in print.
Soluis
| Founders | Martin McDonnell |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Soluis Group is a UK-based creative studio that specializes in design visualization, animation, software development, and more.
Kong Studio
| Founders | Billy Elliott |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Kong Studio is an animation and illustration studio that specializes in animation, storyboarding and design.
Easle
| Founders | Nick Gubbins |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Easle develops an online creative platform that helps in connecting brands to attract businesses.
Jellyfish Pictures
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Jellyfish started back in 2001 as a two-man project, and we have grown into one of the most respected visual effects and animation studios.
AniChart
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Find, track, and share upcoming seasonal anime shows and movies on AniChart.net
Analog
| Founders | Arvid Niklasson |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Analog Visual Effects makers and problem solvers of cosmic impossibilities.
The Roald Dahl Story
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Roald Dahl Story is a global entertainment corporation that manages the literary works, copyrights, and trademarks of author Roald Dahl.
Edworking
| Founders | David Cagigas, Ivan Arozamena |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Edworking is the next generation in remote work platforms, a revolutionary all in one super app that helps companies combining project management, communication, through a single app, We are building a perfect ecosystem to make the best experience for remote work
Random42
| Founders | Hugo Paice |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Random42 is an award-winning scientific communication studio and global leader in medical animation and education.
Ralph
| Founders | Iain Barrington-Light |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Ralph is a Creative Agency with a team of designers, animators, game innovators & developers ensuring to make its clients’ brand stand out.
Evidently
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Evidently is a creative agency that renders content, digital campaigns, animation and brand planning services.
Nexus Studios
| Founders | Christopher O’Reilly |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Nexus Studios is an independent production company, interactive arts and animation studio.
Invedus Outsourcing
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Invedus Outsourcing is a remote employees outsourcing company. Hire dedicated virtual employees from India and save up-to 80%.
The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa is to be at the forefront of family entertainment.
Seed Animation Studio
| Founders | Neil Kidney |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Seed Animation Studio is an animation company that specializes in producing charming and characterful animation, using techniques.
Boords
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Boords is a web-based storyboarding software that enables creators to create and edit storyboards.
Prime Focus World
| Founders | Merzin Tavaria, Namit Malhotra |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
A global Visual Entertainment Services group that provides creative and technical services to the film, broadcast, commercials, internet.
Butterfly London
| Founders | Bianca Cawthorne |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Butterfly is a leading brand & innovation company that believes in the power of feelings That behind every choice they make.
Sunovatech
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Sunovatech is into the field of Virtual Reality solutions, Software Development, Mobile Applications, Game Asset Development .
Cub Studio
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Cub Studio are always looking for exceptional new talent to join the team and take advantage of new technologies and trends.
SlickFlick
| Founders | Maria Constantinescu, Raul Andrisan |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
SlickFlick is a new app for viewing, making and sharing picture stories on the go.
Nucco
| Founders | Stefano Marrone |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Nucco Brain specializes in content production, animation, VR and AR.
BluBlu Studios
| Founders | Jacob Kurek |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
BluBlu Studios is an animation production company.
VMI Studio
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
VMI is a forward thinking, creative visualisation studio.
Time & Space Media UK
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Time & Space Media is a fully integrated creative agency which creates engaging content, a passion for work and a dedicated team.
Wonder Vision
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Wonder Vision is a CGI production studio specialising in CGI stills, animation and VR content.
Dragonfly Digital Video Services
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Dragonfly Digital Video Services is a video production company that helps ones business growth through promotional & animated video ads.
Bigman – London studio
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Bigman is a CGI expert studio bringing ideas to reality with still images, engaging animation or the latest cutting edge VR technology.
Ideal Insight
| Founders | James Morgenstern |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Ideal Insight is a creative agency specialising in producing compelling video and social campaigns that inspire action.
Otherway
| Founders | Jono Holt |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
A hybrid of design, digital and advertising. Creating new ventures and transforming established brands.
We Are Covert
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
We Are Covert Ltd is a creative production agency delivering motion design, animation and VFX for commercials, music promos, etc.
VidOps
| Founders | Alasdair Brenninkmeijer, Mia Allen |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
VidOps are a video production platform. Connect, collaborate + track creative projects, whilst we manage, execute + deliver content online
Target3D
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Target3D specializes in the integration of cutting-edge tracking technologies.
Azoomee
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Azoomee is a children’s app that includes action-packed games, motivating TV episodes, and fun DIY activities.
Electric Theatre Collective
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Electric Theatre Collective is a film creation house that offers visual effects, graphic design, animation, sound and video edit services.
Movement
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Movement is a digital agency that provides services such as animation, digital marketing, campaign, graphics design, and advertising.
Nemorin Film & Video
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Nemorin is a fast-turnaround, full-service video production services for publishers, brands, agencies, and SMEs in the UK & globally.
Nutmeg Productions
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Nutmeg Productions is a video production & animation company engaging with a range of clients to produce creative & entertaining videos.
Nalla
| Founders | Vicki Young |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Nalla helps its clients in achieving market standout, increasing revenue or share price, and gain profit from their purpose.
Kartoffel Films
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Kartoffel Films is a Video Animation Agency that is expert producers of beautifully branded content.
Trunk
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Trunk Making things move, whether they like it or not.
Locksmith Animation
| Founders | Elisabeth Murdoch, Julie Lockhart, Sarah Smith |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Locksmith Animation is an animation Studio that makes CG movies.
Little Greta
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Little Greta is a creative agency that specializes in content management, web design, animation, brand design and motion graphics.
Vebu
| Founders | Matt Gardner |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Vebu helps you find your perfect creative who will create the ultimate video content. Great freelance creatives without agency pricing.
Malt.
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Malt. is an animation, video production, vox pops, and motion graphic company.
TECH TV
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Tech TV is a business and corporate video production company, offering high-quality business video, film and animation services.
The Animation Guys
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Animation Guys is a thoughtful video production company that offers a range of video marketing services and bespoke animations.
Sidekick Studios London
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Sidekick Studios London is a Creative Agency focusing on SME’s that are ready to take the next step up with their advertising initiatives.
Golden Wolf
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Golden Wolf is a solution-focussed production company based in London’s Shoreditch.
Sodaclick
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Sodaclick is an HTML5 content creator that produces cloud-based digital signages & digital posters using animation & graphic design.
FlippedNormals
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
FlippedNormals is an online marketplace for selling digital assets and training.
Slurpy Studios
| Founders | Aaron Wood, Katie Steed |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Slurpy Studios offers a complete range of in-house facilities to take a project from concept to delivery.
Fishfinger
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Fishfinger is a creative agency that specializes in design, motion, web and social.
Collingwood and Co.
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Collingwood and Co. specialized in the production of quality animated TV series and specials.
M2 Entertainment
| Founders | Mads Munk |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Europe’s largest 3D animation studios.
Grizzle
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Grizzle is an animation and motion production company.
JSR
| Founders | Jamie Stephen |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
JSR is a creative management agency that offers creative production services including video, photography, CGI, illustration and animation.
Pretzel Films
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Pretzel Films Ltd. is a production company that offers content of film and story writing to entertain viewers.
Coffee & TV
| Founders | Derek Moore |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Coffee & TV is a creative studio specializing in the conception, direction, production, visual effects, design, and color grading services.
Synaptik Digital
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Synaptik Digital is a creative digital agency providing state-of-the-art creative consultancy services and digital solutions to clients.
Airview Productions
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
London Based Video Production Company
Intermission Film
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Intermission Film is an Award-winning audio-visual creative film agency dealing in trailers, EPK, TV, Radio, Social video & animation.
Art&Graft
| Founders | Mike Moloney |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Art&Graft is a design and animation production company.
Verve Marketing London
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Verve Marketing London Ltd is a marketing & advertising agency that helps business growth through videos, animations and websites.
Fudge Animation Studios
| Founders | Dan Weaver |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Fudge Animation Studios are a full service agency who astonish, inspire and motivate target audiences with exceptional character animation.
Feed Films
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Feed Films is a content studio, creative studio, and production company that provides video production services.
Threedeemee
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Threedeemee offer commercial and private animation services by our exceptionally skilled team of 2D and 3D.
JumpKick Studios
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
JumpKick is a digital 2D animation, motion graphics, VFX and 3D animation studio.
Unit Media
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Unit Media is an independently owned, post production facility for advertising, tv and film industry.
Synctrend
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Synctrend provides web development, mobile applications, animations, ERP Solutions, advertising and digital marketing services.
Bold Creative
| Founders | Martin Orton |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Bold connects brands, causes and young people through innovation, storytelling and brilliant design.
Animate2Explain
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Animate2Explain is an animation video company in London.
Swamp Motel
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Swamp Motel is an entertainment company that offers theatre, film, and gaming services.
Olly Ltd
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Olly Limited produces animated children’s TV series Olly the Little White Van.
Presium
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Design and Consulting company
eight&four
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Eight&four brings together creative and media to help marketers speak to customers, and to create advertisements using insider thinking.
BY Creative
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
BY Creative is a one-stop-shop or creative agency providing creative services for start-ups, SMEs and corporations.
Imaginar
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Imaginar is a content creation studio & creative consultancy with a team of CG artists, CG creative directors, CG animators etc.
Treehouse 24
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Treehouse 24 is an ad agency, production, and design studio.
Picturesmith
| Founders | Christian Hopkins |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Picturesmith is an animation studio specialising in stop motion, mixed media and 2D
The Design Solution
| Founders | Robbie Gill |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Design Solution provides architecture, animation and design services.
First Image
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
First Image is a team of creative people offering a range of services in motion graphics, digital signage, event openers, brand films, etc.
PEARL DME LTD
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
PEARL DME LTD is a production and computer animation company creating innovative sound & vision experiences on a range of digital platforms.
Dazzle Ship
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Dazzle Ship is a creative studio that produces animation, motion graphics, design and original content.
Film & Video Workshop
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Film & Video Workshop offers training courses in the art of film, video, and other types of media to children and adults.
Brickwall
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Brickwall is a creative agency in London.
Line Creative
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Line Creative is a digital studio that renders animation, VR, media production, broadcasting, advertising and marketing solutions.
vAnimations Studio
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
vAnimations Studio is the brand of vServices Ltd.
The Sublime Presentations
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
The Sublime Presentations specializes in motion graphics, video production, animated data visualization and infographics.
CelAction
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Celaction provides animators with the most powerful tools possible to create 2D animation.
Lumiere Studios
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
20 Eastcastle Street
Friend
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Friend is a marketing agency that provides services such as digital marketing, video & animation, print and design.
Integnity
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Integnity offers animation software for content creators, editors, and motion designers.
Act2-Um
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Act Two-Um York offer a fully comprehensive image creation and post production service to the advertising industry.
Treat Studios
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Treat Studios is a collective of animators and designers who will make your stuff move.
Cherryduck
| Founders | James Vellacott, Michelle Vellacott |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Cherryduck is a partner in video production, working with agencies & brands to produce consistent, high quality video content.
Coy Communications
| Founders | Unknown |
| Follow | Website, Crunchbase, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin |
Coy Communications is a multimedia company that specializes in advertising, graphic design, filmmaking, and photography.
