51 Leeds Startups to Watch (and Work for) in 2023
Europe's entrepreneurial landscape continues its upward trajectory. Amidst this backdrop, Leeds stands out, having witnessed remarkable activity in its startup ecosystem over the past years.
In 2022, Leeds startups raised $240 Million in capital (after raising $130 Million in 2021). So far this year, they've raised $260 Million, reflecting the growing investor confidence in the region.
This list features the top Leeds startups of 2023 — updated as of October. It includes companies like Advanced Electric Machines, Upstream Health and Optalysys, covering all sectors and business models. We update it monthly by tracking all startup activity in our database of 17,000 technology companies in Europe and sort companies dynamically using our Seedtable score, ensuring objectivity. Whether you're an experienced investor, a determined founder, or a resourceful operator this list of top 51 tech startups is worth exploring.
Changelog
Last update: December 7, 2023. Added companies, investors and rounds. See changelog .
Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (examples are money raised or employees over time) to signal the momentum behind a company. A score closer to 100 indicates a company worth watching closely.
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Manufacturer of sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems.
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Latest Funding
$29 Million · Series A
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Employees
1 to 10
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Investors
Barclays, Legal & General Capital, Par Equity
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Business Model
B2B
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Industries
Hardware, Energy & Nuclear
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Locations
Leeds
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Contact
•••••@advancedelectricmachines.com
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62Featured
OS for hospitals and care facilities.
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Latest Funding
$140 Million · Series B
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Employees
1 to 10
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Investors
Coatue, Dragoneer Investment Group
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Industries
Health Tech, Fitness
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Locations
Leeds
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Contact
•••••@upstream.health
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Manufacturer of photonic chips.
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Latest Funding
$27 Million · Series A
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Employees
11 to 50
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Investors
Exor Ventures, Northern Gritstone
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Business Model
B2B
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Industries
Hardware, Quantum Computing
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Locations
Leeds
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Contact
•••••@optalysys.com
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Latest Funding
$12 Million · Series A
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Industries
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Energy & Nuclear
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Investors
bp ventures, IP Group, North East Technology Fund, Northern Gritstone
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Contact
•••••@c-capture.co.uk
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46Sustainable bioplastics producer.
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Latest Funding
$2.5 Million · Series A
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Industries
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Agritech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B
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Investors
Northern Gritstone
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Contact
•••••@floreon.com
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46Physiotherapy & podiatry service provider platform.
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Latest Funding
$10 Million · Series A
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Industries
Health Tech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
101 to 500
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Business Model
B2C
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Investors
Business Growth Fund
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Contact
•••••@primarycarephysio.co.uk
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46MoA Technology has developed an innovative approach for the discovery of agricultural technologies.
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Latest Funding
$970 Thousand · Series A
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Industries
Agritech, Biotech, Manufacturing
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B
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Investors
Oxford Science Enterprises, Business Growth Fund, Parkwalk Advisors
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Contact
•••••@moa-technology.com
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42Sound systems for events.
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Latest Funding
$16 Million · Series A
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Industries
Music and Audio
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B
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Investors
Business Growth Fund
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Contact
•••••@blue-i.tv
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37Building safety management platform.
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Latest Funding
$920 Thousand · Seed
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Industries
Proptech & Real Estate, Privacy and Security
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Mercia Asset Management
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Contact
•••••@operance.app
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37Simulation technology.
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Latest Funding
$3.7 Million · Series A
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Industries
AR / VR, Navigation and Mapping, Internet of Things, Metaverse
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Northern Gritstone
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Contact
•••••@slingshotsimulations.co.uk
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37AI-powered 3D scanner for dentists.
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Latest Funding
$2.5 Million · Seed
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Industries
Health Tech, Hardware
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B
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Investors
Northern Gritstone
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Contact
•••••@mimetrik.co.uk
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37Online speech & language counseling platform for children.
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Latest Funding
$4 Million · Series A
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Industries
Health Tech, Edtech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Investors
Gresham House Ventures
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Contact
•••••@mabletherapy.com
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35BigChange is the complete Job Management Platform built to help your business grow stronger.
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Latest Funding
$100 Million
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Industries
Hiring and Recruitement, Enterprise Software
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
101 to 250
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Contact
•••••@bigchange.com
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29BOXT is involved in the supply and installation of boilers, air conditioning and electric vehicle chargers through the online store.
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Latest Funding
$27 Million
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Industries
Hardware, Energy & Nuclear, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Contact
•••••@boxt.co.uk
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26High-quality, healthy jams, honey and spreads producer.
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Latest Funding
$570 Thousand · Seed
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Industries
Foodtech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Investors
TwinklHive
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Contact
•••••@fearneandrosie.co.uk
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26XR Games makes both console and mobile Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) games for world famous Intellectual Properties.
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Latest Funding
$7 Million
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Industries
Gaming, Hardware
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Praetura Ventures
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Contact
•••••@xrgames.io
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26Process to transform biowaste and non-recyclable plastic into new plastics and low-carbon fuels.
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Latest Funding
$8.6 Million · Series A
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Industries
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Energy & Nuclear
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@terraenovo.com
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26365 Response is a unique and award-winning software services organisation.
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Latest Funding
$3.9 Million
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Industries
Health Tech, Deep Tech, Robotics, Manufacturing, CRM
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Business Growth Fund
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Contact
•••••@365response.org
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23Force24 is the marketing automation company.
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Latest Funding
$6.4 Million · Series A
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Industries
Adtech, Media and Entertainement, Sales and Marketing
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
51 to 100
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Contact
•••••@force24.co.uk
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23Dubit is a game studio that specializes in games for the metaverse.
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Latest Funding
$8 Million
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Industries
Gaming, Sportstech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
101 to 250
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Business Model
B2B, B2C
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Contact
•••••@dubitlimited.com
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20Device that will provide real-time measurements of the area during knee replacement operations.
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Latest Funding
$3 Million · Series A
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Industries
Health Tech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@eventumortho.com
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17Bidnamic is a machine learning platform that helps retailers unlock the full potential of Google Shopping.
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Industries
CPG & Consumer Goods, Adtech, Machine Learning, Data and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
51 to 100
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Gresham House Ventures
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Contact
•••••@bidnamic.com
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17Kombucha manufacturer.
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Latest Funding
$1.2 Million · Seed
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Industries
Foodtech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Contact
•••••@equinoxkombucha.com
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17SatSense is a spin-out company using software to detect the deterioration of building foundations.
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Latest Funding
$2.1 Million · Seed
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Industries
Fintech, Proptech & Real Estate, Data and Analytics, Business Intelligence
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Contact
•••••@satsense.com
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17Vet-AI is developing ground-breaking technologies that aim to prevent and predict conditions developing in animals.
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Latest Funding
$16 Million
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Industries
Health Tech, AI, Mobile, Data and Analytics, Video, Ecommerce, Communications
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Contact
•••••@vet-ai.com
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17BioStress Lab is revolutionizing the understanding and management of workplace stress.
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Latest Funding
$200 Thousand · Pre Seed
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Industries
Health Tech, Hardware, Fitness, Manufacturing, Wearables
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B
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Investors
NorthInvest
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Contact
•••••@biostresslab.com
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12Netrounds is a subscription-based, cloud-delivered tool for troubleshooting and testing IP networks.
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Industries
Cybersecurity, Communications
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Investors
Swisscom Ventures, Fairpoint Capital
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Contact
•••••@netrounds.com
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10Meeow is an AI-powered video networking platform.
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Latest Funding
$210 Thousand · Pre Seed
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Industries
AI, Video, Communications
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Business Model
B2B, SAAS
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Contact
•••••@meeow.com
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10Loop Cashmere offers sustainable clothing for men and women.
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Latest Funding
$300 Thousand · Pre Seed
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Industries
Fashion, Manufacturing, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2C
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Contact
•••••@loopcashmere.co.uk
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7Northern Bloc is an ice cream brand.
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Industries
Foodtech, Manufacturing, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Business Model
B2B, B2C
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Contact
•••••@northern-bloc.com
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4Crisp is the leading provider of social media brand safety and crisis monitoring services.
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Industries
Media and Entertainement
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
51 to 100
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Contact
•••••@crispthinking.com
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4Digital Experience Monitoring SaaS Platform (Magecart Detection, Website Performance Improvement, Customer Interaction Monitoring and More)
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Industries
Data and Analytics
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@rapidspike.com
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4Moda in Pelle is a UK-based designer company
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Industries
Community & Lifestyle, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
101 to 250
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Contact
•••••@modainpelle.com
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4Cocoon is a home security device to protect one\'s home.
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@cocoon.life
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4Nationwide Window Cleaning provides window cleaning professionals services.
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
251 to 500
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Contact
•••••@nwc-group.co.uk
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4Nourish offers a service that allows its users to convert RSS feeds into automated email newsletters.
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Locations
Leeds
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Contact
•••••@nouri.sh
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4The Tracsis Group is a leading international provider of software and services for the planning and management of mass transit operations.
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Industries
Mobility & Transportation
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
501 to 1000
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Contact
•••••@tracsis.com
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4Bizdaq makes selling a small business easy.
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Industries
Proptech & Real Estate, Ecommerce
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@mybizdaq.com
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4Expede is proud to be the home of \'yada\' - the next generation of mobile event app allowing a true 360-degree view of all your events
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@expede.it
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4FLAVR is a recipe based online grocery service.
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Industries
Foodtech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@flavrfood.com
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4Prepaid digital product and financial services distribution solutions
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Industries
Mobile
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@mvendr.com
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4A global network connecting media professionals, empowering them to create, distribute and earn from digital visual media.
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Industries
Media and Entertainement, Publishing
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@mtag.me
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4sureCore is a U.K.-based IP company on the development of power efficient physical IP for next generation silicon processes.
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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•••••@sure-core.com
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4Synap is online education platform using AI to revolutionise learning.
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Industries
AI, Data and Analytics
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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•••••@synap.ac
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4AI-powered 3D scanner for dentists.
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Industries
Health Tech, Hardware
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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Contact
•••••@.co.uk
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4Springfield Healthcare delivers personal and domestic care for people who need it in their own homes.
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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•••••@springfieldhealthcaregroup.com
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4Pharmacy2U are the UK’s leading NHS approved online pharmacy and also provide a confidential private online doctor service.
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Industries
Mobile
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
51 to 100
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Contact
•••••@pharmacy2u.co.uk
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4Creavo Medical Technologies is an innovative British company developing diagnostics technology for acute medical settings.
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Industries
Health Tech, Hardware
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@creavomedtech.com
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4Ring is a European brand in vehicle lighting, auto electrics, workshop tools and auto accessories.
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Industries
Hardware, Privacy and Security
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
501 to 1000
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Contact
•••••@ringautomotive.com
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4JigTalk develops a dating app that covers the user\'s face in a jigsaw puzzle.
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Industries
Gaming
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
1 to 10
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•••••@jigtalk.com
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4High-quality, healthy jams, honey and spreads producer.
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Industries
Foodtech
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Locations
Leeds
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Employees
11 to 50
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Contact
•••••@drosie.co.uk
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