Ellie Horvath
In the present digital era, start-ups are reshaping the automotive industry with evolving technologies, innovative ideas, and disruptive services. The United Kingdom, particularly London, hosts a number of promising start-ups that have emerged since 2020 in the automotive sector. These new players are not only influencing transport services, but also bringing about changes in related domains like e-commerce, service industry, supply chain management, and digital marketing, among others.
Supporting the city’s ecosystem conducive to entrepreneurship, these London-based start-ups have brought forth feasible solutions to existing challenges in the automotive field. From online retail of used cars to cutting-edge software tools for order fulfilment, these companies represent the new vanguard of the industry. Let’s delve into the profile of some start-ups that are earning their limelight on the road of innovation.
The chosen start-ups not only demonstrate innovativeness, but also resilience in their journey against the backdrop of a challenging business terrain, especially amid the pandemic. Indeed, these start-ups are driving change and accelerating the pace of evolution in the automotive domain. Read on to find out more about these London trailblazers.
Carzam
Stationed in Peterborough, Carzam, founded by John Bailey and Peter Waddell, is transforming the auto retail experience. This unique online platform assists clients in buying, selling, and financing used cars, along with providing a superior remarketing solution. The company’s presence is not limited to their website. They are also active on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.
OX Delivers
Headquartered in Warwick, founders Casey Norman, Natalie Dowsett, Simon Davis, and Torquil Norman launched OX Delivers with a vision of affordable transport in emerging markets. Their unique zero-emissions OX truck is the world’s first purpose-designed electric vehicle for emerging markets. You can explore more about OX Delivers via their website, Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.
Kavida.ai
Based in London, Kavida.ai, founded by Anam Rahman and Sumit Sinha, developed an FMS system that ensures timely inbound deliveries by helping procurement teams detect risks earlier. This technology improves OTIF, promotes transparency, and manages risks to purchase orders. Get to know Kavida.ai better on their website and Linkedin page.
