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 Association 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 Association Companies & Startups (London)
Quell Therapeutics
| Founders | Alberto Sanchez-Fueyo, Giovanna Lombardi, Hans Stauss, Marc Martinez-Llordella |
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Quell Therapeutics is a cell therapy company
Nodes & Links
| Founders | Christos Ellinas, Greg Lawton |
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Nodes & Links empowers organizations across all domains to tame project complexity.
Tottenham Hotspur
| Founders | Daniel Levy |
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Tottenham Hotspur is a professional football club in London, competing in the Premier League.
Youth Business International
| Founders | Unknown |
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Youth Business International helps young people to start and grow their own business and create employment.
City of London
| Founders | Unknown |
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City of London Corporation is a government body that provides economic, social, and community development services.
Soho House
| Founders | Nick Jones |
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Soho House is a private members’ club for people in the creative industries.
Organise
| Founders | Bex Hay, Nat Whalley |
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Organise is the next generation of collective action at work
FairMoney
| Founders | Roger Gewolb |
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FairMoney is the fair loan comparison website.
The PayPro
| Founders | Gabriel Llambias, Pablo Ruiz |
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The PayPro is an online tool designed around the needs of professionals and small businesses to make payments in over 30 currencies.
Cass Art
| Founders | Mark Cass |
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Cass Art is a creative talent company that supports and promotes emerging talent through a number of prizes and numerous art initiatives.
Stay Nimble
| Founders | Dominic Atkinson |
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Stay Nimble is a platform supporting individuals to navigate their working lives
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
| Founders | Ruth Plummer |
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Sir Bobby Robson Foundation is Finding more effective ways to detect and treat cancer
Bottletop
| Founders | Cameron Saul, Oliver Wayman, Roger Saul |
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Bottletop creates collections that celebrate true craftsmanship.
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
| Founders | David Edwin Potter, Elaine Potter |
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism is an independent non-profit organization that pursues in-depth journalism into organizations.
Liberty
| Founders | Unknown |
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Liberty is a cross-party, membership organization focused on fundamental rights and freedoms in the United Kingdom.
Smiths Detection
| Founders | Unknown |
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Smiths Detection designs and makes advanced solutions to detect and identify threats including explosives, chemical agents, biohazards,
Nord Anglia Education
| Founders | Kevin McNeany |
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Nord Anglia Education is a premium schools organisation that delivers high quality education through a personalized approach.
The Football Association
| Founders | Disha Julka |
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English Football Association covering the England national teams and the Emirates FA Cup.
British Council(BIRAX)
| Founders | Unknown |
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British Council is a government institution that promotes culture, art, education, technology, and science.
Libra Group
| Founders | George Logothetis |
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The Libra Group is a privately-owned international business group
The Science Writing Revolution
| Founders | Algernon Bloom, Ivy Cavendish |
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The Science Writing Revolution is an academic-led initiative to revolutionize scientific writing.
Virgin StartUp
| Founders | Richard Branson |
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Virgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good.
London and Partners
| Founders | Unknown |
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London & Partners is the promotional company for London, United Kingdom.
National Cyber Security Centre
| Founders | Unknown |
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National Cyber Security Centre is the operational side of the Department in regard to network and information security.
STEP
| Founders | Unknown |
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Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Lawn Tennis Association
| Founders | Rajubhai Doshi |
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The Lawn Tennis Association is the national governing body of tennis in Great Britain
Polar Insight
| Founders | Unknown |
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Global clients rely on Polar Insight’s research to develop an intimate understanding of the people who impact their organisations.
YFood
| Founders | Nadia El Hadery |
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YFood, the House of Food Tech, is on a mission to drive innovation in the food industry.
The Third Space
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Third Space is a luxury health club.
SCOPE
| Founders | Leonardo Zeaiter |
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SCOPE is the UK’s leading learning disability support charity
Flint
| Founders | Ed Richards, Nigel Gardner |
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Flint provides advice to business and other organisations on policy, regulation and politics in European and global markets.
UK Ministry of Justice
| Founders | Unknown |
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The UK Ministry of Justice is responsible for a transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.
Building Lives Training Academy
| Founders | Unknown |
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Building Lives is an award winning Community Interest Company and registered Social Enterprise
Citizens Advice
| Founders | Unknown |
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Citizens Advice, the national body for the citizens advice movement
Engaging Networks
| Founders | Graham Covington |
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Engaging Networks is the technology used by many of the world’s leading charities to power their digital strategies.
ECIS – European Council of International Schools
| Founders | Unknown |
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A collaborative network promoting the ideals and best practice of international education.
The ONE Campaign
| Founders | Bobby Shriver, Paul Hewson (Bono) |
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The ONE Campaign is an international, nonpartisan, non-profit, advocacy and campaigning organization.
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
| Founders | David Cooksey, Ronald Cohen, Tony Lorenz |
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The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body for private equity and venture capital in the UK.
Whizz Education
| Founders | Unknown |
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Maths-Whizz supports whole class, small group and one-to-one teaching.
CoHome
| Founders | Unknown |
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CoHome is the first entrepreneurial residency project that embraces the same core values as the collaborative economy.
Carbon Clear
| Founders | Mark Chadwick |
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Carbon Clear is a world leading provider of carbon and energy management and sustainability services.
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)
| Founders | Unknown |
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Founded in 1754 the RSA is a British organisation committed to finding solutions to today’s social challenges
PSD Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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PSD Group is a Specialists in international board, management and executive recruitment across a range of sectors and functions.
Findmework
| Founders | Bohus Pollak |
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Findmework Limited is startup company in area of activities of employment placement agencies and publishing activities
Italian Trade Agency
| Founders | Unknown |
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The ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency is the government organisation which promotes the internationalisation of the Italian companies.
AAT
| Founders | Unknown |
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AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) – the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for accounting staff.
Mid Group
| Founders | Sahel Majali |
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The Mid Group is a dynamic construction, investment and development company based in the UK and Middle East.
British Bankers Association
| Founders | Unknown |
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The BBA is the leading trade association for the UK banking sector with more than 230 member banks headquartered in over 50 countries
Founders4Schools
| Founders | Sherry Coutu |
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Founders4Schools is a free service that enables teachers to invite founders of successful, businesses to visit schools, to inspire learners.
Oasis Foundation
| Founders | Unknown |
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Oasis Foundation is a ground-breaking global Christian movement and group of charities and social enterprises.
International TEFL Organization
| Founders | Unknown |
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International TEFL Organization provides the world’s most popular and reputable courses for students who want to teach English abroad.
London Early Years Foundation
| Founders | June O’Sullivan |
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To build a better future for London’s children, families and local communities.
Department for International Trade
| Founders | Unknown |
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DIT is responsible for promoting UK trade across the world and ensuring the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us.
HM Revenue & Customs
| Founders | Unknown |
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HM Revenue & Customs press office.
National Crime Agency – NCA
| Founders | Unknown |
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) is a national law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom.
Before I Die Network
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Before I Die Network offers a more fun and inspiring way for young people to pursue their goals in life.
SBC Global
| Founders | Unknown |
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An organisation dedicated to raising the profile and coverage of gambling operators, software suppliers, and media portals.
West Ham United Football Club
| Founders | Unknown |
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West Ham United Football Club are a professional football club in Upton Park, East London, England
Micro:bit
| Founders | Unknown |
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micro:bit is a tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun!
Anchor Trust
| Founders | Unknown |
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Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for the over-55s.
UK Home Office
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counter-terrorism and police.
Royal Geographical Society
| Founders | Unknown |
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RGS is dedicated to development & promotion of geographical knowledge,together with its application to challenge facing society&environment.
Itim Group
| Founders | Ali Athar |
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Itim Group
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
| Founders | Unknown |
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We are an independent philanthropic organisation, headquartered in London with offices in Nairobi and New Delhi.
AVCA
| Founders | Unknown |
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AVCA is the pan-African industry body which promotes and enables private investment in Africa.
Westminster City Council
| Founders | Unknown |
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Westminster City Council manages, co-ordinates and faciltates a large range of services on behalf of its residents and visitors
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
| Founders | Cherie Blair |
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The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a charity that supports women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets
The Hyde Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Hyde Group provides real estate services based in London.
Ally Chatbot
| Founders | Mario Menti, Ned Mortimer |
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Ally Chatbot is a civic and social organization that features a software platform that utilizes artificial intelligence.
Leonard Cheshire Disability
| Founders | Unknown |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a major health and welfare charity working in the United Kingdom.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
| Founders | Unknown |
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The capital’s largest independent networking and business support organisation.
The Jamie Oliver Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Jamie Oliver group of companies is responsible for ‘all things Jamie’.
Royal Museums Greenwich
| Founders | Unknown |
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Discover the world’s largest maritime museum, filled with inspirational stories of exploration and endeavour at sea.
Cafedirect
| Founders | Unknown |
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Cafedirect is to change lives and build communities through inspirational, sustainable business.
The NSPCC
| Founders | Lynne Millar |
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The NSPCC is to protect children, prevents abuse & transforms society so its safer for all children.
Royal Horticultural Society
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.
Business Architecture Guild
| Founders | Whynde Kuehn (formerly Melaragno) |
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The Business Architecture Guild has brought together a cadre of thought leaders with vision, experience and innovative ideas.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Founders | Unknown |
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Supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence.
Department for Work and Pensions
| Founders | Unknown |
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DWP is responsible for welfare and pension policy and is a key player in tackling child poverty.
Natural History Museum
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Natural History Museum in London is a treasure in every way. Join us for updates on our science, collections and all our activities.
DigitalHealth.London
| Founders | Unknown |
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DigitalHealth.London is a partnership, expert in accelerating the adoption of digital innovation by linking health and care organisations.
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Institute for War & Peace Reporting is an international network of organisations. IWPR works in 22 countries worldwide.
IPFA
| Founders | Unknown |
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IPFA is a global, not-for-profit association for organisations involved in infrastructure and energy.
Big Brother Watch
| Founders | Unknown |
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Big Brother Watch campaigns on behalf of the individual, to educate and encourage more control over personal data.
IAB UK
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) is the trade association for online and mobile advertising.
Forum for the Future
| Founders | Unknown |
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Forum for the Future is a non-profit company that aims to solve complex sustainability challenges in collaboration with other businesses.
Fleetwood Town Football Club
| Founders | Unknown |
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Fleetwood Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England.
The Market Research Society
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Market Research Society (MRS) is the world’s leading authority for the research, insight, marketing science and data analytics sectors.
International Tennis Federation
| Founders | Unknown |
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International Tennis Federation is the world governing body of tennis an
Centre for Economics and Business Research
| Founders | Unknown |
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Centre for Economics and Business Research is a company that gives independent economic forecasts for public and private firms.
IDAXA
| Founders | Anson Zeall |
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IDAXA gathers different groups from the blockchain and crypto trade industry.
International Association of Money Transfer Networks – IAMTN
| Founders | Veronica Studsgaard |
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IAMTN is a non-profit membership organisation is that represents money transfer operators.
London First
| Founders | Unknown |
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London First is a not-for-profit organisation.
Donor Committee for Enterprise Development
| Founders | Unknown |
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Donor Committe focuses on business environment reform, green growth, and women’s economic empowerment areas.
Pacific International Recruitment
| Founders | Unknown |
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Pacific International Recruitment is the dedicated online information resource for business improvement.
TuringTalent
| Founders | Christina Chen, Corinne Sawers |
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Turing Talent operates a strict no barriers policy to overcome existing barriers in tech talent opportunities.
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association
| Founders | Unknown |
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The membership association for sustainable and responsible financial services.
Airmic
| Founders | Unknown |
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Airmic is the association for everyone who has a responsibility for risk management or insurance in their organisation.
Salvation Army Housing Association
| Founders | Unknown |
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SAHA is a charitable national registered social landlord specialising in providing supported accommodation.
Institution of Civil Engineers
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Institution of Civil Engineers Delhi, Civil Engineering profession, although is the oldest profession.
Victoria and Albert Museum
| Founders | Unknown |
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Victoria and Albert Museum is a museum featuring exhibits of art and design.
