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It's no secret that London has some of the best startups in Europe. Should you be looking to start your own startup this is a definitive list for you to look at if you're interested in what startups are doing well.
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Best Startup companies in London
1. SumUp
SumUp is a financial technology company that enables businesses to accept card payments at the Point-of-Sale or on the go in a simple, secure, and cost-effective way. It offers an end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution built on proprietary hardware and mobile apps. This unique offering enabled SumUp to rapidly expand into 16 markets, includingthe U.S., Brazil, and Germany, making it the mPOS company with the largest global footprint. The company has gone on to develop a full suite of SDKs and APIs for third parties to integrate card payments into their mobile apps. SumUp has been backed by renowned investors, including Groupon, BBVA Ventures, Holtzbrinck Ventures, and American Express. In April 2016 SumUp has merged with the mPOS company payleven to create the global leader in mobile payment.The London, England-based fintech company was established by Stefan Jeschonnek, Marc-Alexander Christ, Daniel Klein, Petter Made, and Jan Deepen in 2011.
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Website: https://sumup.co.uk/
Founded: 2011
Total Funding: $2B
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown
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2. Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides the fastest, most reliable payments in more than 150 currencies, with in-country acquiring, world-class fraud filters and reporting through one API. Checkout.com can accept all major international credit and debit cards, as well as popular alternative and local payment methods. The company launched in 2012 and now has a teamof more than 1700 people across 19 offices worldwide, offering local expertise where it’s needed.
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Website: http://www.checkout.com/
Founded: 2012
Total Funding: $1.8B
Last Funding Type: Series D
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3. Getir
Getir combines urban logistics and mobile technology to provide instant delivery of goods in urban areas. Its application enables its users to order a range of products and pay for them through their credit cards. Once purchased, the goods will be delivered to its users. The application features live tracking, which enables its users to track thelocation of their orders.Getir was launched in 2015 by Nazim Salur, Serkan Borancili, Tuncay Tutek, Dogan Dalyan, and Mert Salur and is based in Istanbul.
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Website: https://getir.uk/
Founded: 2015
Total Funding: $1.6B
Last Funding Type: Series E
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4. LANDBAY
Landbay facilitates retail, institutional and local government ifnvestment into UK residential mortgages. They direct-match funding to diversified portfolios via their platform, supporting the growth of quality private rental accommodation throughout England and Wales.Landbay mortgages are originatedthrough a network of accredited intermediaries and via strategic partnerships, including Zoopla Property Group.Fully authorised and regulated by the FCA. No FSCS. Capital at risk.
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Website: http://landbay.co.uk/
Founded: 2013
Total Funding: $1.6B
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown
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5. Lendable
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Lendable is a lending platform. When you borrow money, it comes straight from an investor. Unlike banks, who hand out loans from piles of cash they look after on behalf of savers. Their platform is super-fast (you’ll see in a moment), and makes lending as hassle- free as possible. It’s a matter of a few clicks and you get your quote. Unlike banks,who require paperwork and run expensive branch networks.
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Website: https://www.lendable.co.uk/
Founded: 2014
Total Funding: $1.6B
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown
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6. Monzo
Monzo (previously Mondo) is a bank for people who live their lives on their smartphones and is targeted at people who want to get things done in a click and who don’t see the need for branches and cheque books. The platform is focussed on building the best current account in the world and ultimately working with a range of other providers so that Monzo can be an intelligent hub for your entire financial life.
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Website: https://monzo.com/
Founded: 2015
Total Funding: $1.1B
Last Funding Type: Series H
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7. Starling Bank
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Starling Bank is an award-winning and fully licensed bank built to give people a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to the banks of the past. Starling Bank offers four different account types – personal, business, joint, and euro, plus a child card. Pairing this with a pioneering payment services proposition for businesses, Starling’sworld-class tech reimagines banking for life today, putting the tools people need to feel good about money in the palm of their hand.All of Starling’s accounts are protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
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Website: https://www.starlingbank.com/
Founded: 2014
Total Funding: $1.1B
Last Funding Type: Series D
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8. ManyPets
ManyPets (the new name for Bought By Many) is a pet health and insurance provider that aims to make the world a better place for pets and their parents. Founded in 2012 as Bought By Many, ManyPets is known for introducing pet insurance and wellness policies, such as cover for pre-existing conditions, and was the first pet insurance provider in theUK to offer online claims. The company provides insurance in the UK, US and Sweden. Its ManyGroup businesses also include pet treatment subscription service VetBox and exotic pet insurance company ExoticDirect.
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Website: https://manypets.com/
Founded: 2017
Total Funding: $483M
Last Funding Type: Series D
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9. Karma Kitchen
Karma Kitchen is a provider of shared and private kitchen spaces used for businesses to grow and scale. Its services include a workspace that encompasses the full needs of food and drinks business with everything from kitchen porters, community managers to top of the range equipment that enables food entrepreneurs and businesses to have cheap shared kitchen spaces.
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Website: https://www.karmakitchen.co/
Founded: 2018
Total Funding: ÂŁ352M
Last Funding Type: Series A
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10. Zego
Zego is a commercial motor insurance provider that powers opportunities for businesses, from entire fleets of vehicles to self-employed drivers and riders. It combines best-in-class technology with sophisticated data sources to offer insurance products that save businesses time and money. Since its inception, Zego has believed that the problem with traditional insurance is that it holds businesses back. It’s too expensive and time consuming, and it no longer suits businesses who use vehicles to earn money. Zego’s products represent a solution to this problem for businesses based across the UK, Europe and beyond.
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Website: https://www.zego.com/
Founded: 2016
Total Funding: $281.7M
Last Funding Type: Series C
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