Mark Anderson
London’s vibrant tech scene has been enlivened further by a surge of new startups in the Apps Industry. Despite the challenges brought about by the global pandemic in 2020, entrepreneurial spirit has prevailed, contributing to the vibrant digital landscape in the city. This article features the rising stars of London’s Apps industry, companies born in the most challenging circumstances that have turned adversity into opportunity.
First and foremost, it’s important to highlight that these aren’t just your standard tech companies. These are innovative entrepreneurs changing the face of the Apps Industry, including sectors such as finance, health, gaming and more. The heartening fact is that these startups are not restricted to a particular industry’s digital transformation but are spread across various sectors, proving that innovation knows no boundaries.
The startups highlighted below have all launched in 2020 or later, demonstrating agility, resilience, and a commitment to serve consumer and business needs during a turbulent time. They offer fresh and inventive solutions, and although they are all in their early stages, they are poised to make significant inroads in their respective sectors.
Atlantic Money
Founded by Neeraj Baid and Patrick Kavanagh, Atlantic Money is revolutionising the money transfer industry, offering international transactions for an unprecedented low-fixed fee, regardless of the amount being transferred. As well as being incredibly affordable, Atlantic Money stands out by being easy-to-use, reliable, and swift, meeting the needs of customers who need to send or receive money across borders.
Raycast
Developed by Petr Nikolaev and Thomas Mann, Raycast is an innovative command bar software tool aimed at giving developers more control. The software offers an array of features including a search bar to quickly find commands, and a built-in store for easy access to various applications, enhancing the overall user experience.
WeLinQ
Founded by Amit Kushwaha, WeLinQ straddles the gaming and personal health sectors, coupling the immersive world of online gaming with the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing.
PawaPay
PawaPay is a cutting-edge mobile payment solution provider helping African consumers and businesses streamline their operations. Established in 2020, PawaPay addresses the issue of a fragmented finance system by delivering a one-API solutions for businesses to reach their customers effectively.
Anima
Developed under the leadership of Shun Pang, Anima is a modern care-enablement platform that promises to transform the healthcare industry by allowing care teams to solve caseloads efficiently while ensuring patients are cared for within 24 hours.
Shackle
Shackle is a hotel app that combines hospitality, IT and mobile apps to digitize the guest experience for hotels. From pre-arrival check-in to ordering room service, Shackle gives the power to guests to manage their stay effectively.
Earnr
Founded by Anil Nair, Enzo Ottens and Jamie Leverton, Earnr is a unique finance and tax service designed for the UK creator economy. Earnr offers a range of tools to help individuals manage their side businesses efficiently.
Twig
Established by Geri Cupi, Twig is a fintech company that is embracing the circular economy. Twig enables users to monetize their unused items, contributing to a sustainable lifestyle while providing an instant cash solution.
CLUB
Created by Chris Cragg, CLUB is a fantasy football mobile app that lets users build their own club. The app creates an interactive platform for football fans, providing a cross-interactive platform for football fans across the globe.
Camlist
Developed under the leadership of Moustafa Mahmoud, Camlist turns your mobile into a marketplace for anything related to pets. From pet services to pet accessories, Camlist provides a one-stop solution for pet owners.
Amity
Founded by Francesca Gargaglia, Korawad Chearavanont and Touchapon Kraisingkorn, Amity is a multi-purpose social platform that powers digital communities. It allows users to enhance their social experiences, find like-minded individuals and create a sense of belonging.
