Mark Anderson
The United Kingdom has always been known as a hub for innovation and business start-ups, and even in challenging times, dynamic entrepreneurs are coming up with new concepts to disrupt different sectors. The audio industry is no different – with many exciting new start-ups conceived in 2020 or later, emerging as game-changers in the United Kingdom. These start-ups, with their unique ideas and business models, are now shaping the way we create, share, and consume audio content. Here are some remarkable UK-based audio start-ups that deserve attention.
Whether it’s an application aimed at content creators or a platform promoting the art of vinyl, these start-ups operate across various sectors within the audio industry. From advertising, broadcasting, Internet radio to podcast production and music mixing services, they are turning creative ideas into lucrative businesses. These companies are constantly pushing the boundaries to improve our understanding and utilisation of audio technology.
In this article, we will be looking at twelve note-worthy start-ups located across England. Each with a unique approach to transforming the audio industry, their breadth showcases the diverse innovation within the market. Read on to find out how these start-ups are revolutionising the audio landscape in their own ways.
Auddy
Based in London, Auddy is a company transforming the podcast sector by providing creators with editorial input, data insights, analytics, marketing, and promotional services. Its solution also rewards creators with a significant royalty rate. Founded by Andrew Craissati, Chris Ancliff, Cliff Plumer, and Howie Singer, the company operates within spheres such as Advertising, Audio, Broadcasting, Content Delivery Network, Content Marketing, Internet Radio, and Podcast.
Press On Vinyl
Located in Middlesbrough, Press On Vinyl is a vinyl pressing start-up reshaping the way artists and music lovers engage with the vinyl medium. The company, in operation since 2020, provides a platform for music enthusiasts to press their own loved sounds into vinyl, a classic tangible format.
AMAKA Studio
Founded by Adaora Oramah, AMAKA Studio is a Black-owned MediaTech company based in the City Of London that is platforming Pan-African women’s stories through the audio medium, providing a unique perspective in the Media and Entertainment industry.
Mywave
Operating out of London, Mywave, founded by Amira Sahraoui and Maryam Alfahad, is exploring the intersection of audio, mobile apps, social media, and wellness. More details can be found on the website.
Crowd Network
Crowd Network is an audio-on-demand network based in Manchester. The start-up brings listeners podcasts from industry leaders and has been making waves in the Audio, Communities, Podcast, and Social Network industries since its inception in 2020.
Podvine
Based in London, Podvine, founded by Jack Hughes and Sam Harris, is innovating by combining listening and the creation of podcasts in a single platform, making the platform a go-to for both creators and consumers of podcasts. The start-up operates in the Audio, Audiobooks, Mobile Apps, Podcast, and Social Media industries.
Rize
Rize, founded by Adrienne Youngman and based in London, promotes the exchange of insights between diverse voices in tech through bite-sized audio interactions. The company operates in the Audio, Consumer Software, Music, and Social Media industries.
Narration Box
With its headquarters in London, Narration Box, founded by Chetan Malhotra and Haowen Lin, is transforming the Audio, Audiobooks, Content Creators, and Speech Recognition industries.
Konnected
London-based Konnected, founded by Kehinde Yinusa, assists clients with authentic insights through asynchronous audio from experts and engaged communities. The start-up offers services for creating private spaces for communities of interest under the Audio, Developer Platform, and Software industries.
Aux: Open Music
Based in London, Aux: Open Music, founded by Ben Bowler, aims to guide musicians in their journey, from their first recording to signing their record deal. The start-up securely stores work and helps users collaborate with others through live versioning, operating in the Audio and Music industries.
RoEx
Co-founded by David Ronan and Joshua Reiss, RoEx is an AI powered web platform that provides mixing services to musicians, producers and content creators. The London-based start-up falls into the Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Information Technology, Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Music and Software industries.
These start-ups represent a snapshot of the dynamic, vibrant, and diverse audio industry in the UK. They serve to inspire, offering guidance and insight into what is possible when passion and innovation meet.
