Mark Anderson
Startups can pop up in any industry, change the industry and then disappear quietly into the night. However, in this rapidly changing digital age, data integration startups are standing out, particularly in the UK. Their primary function is to organise and make sense of the vast amount of data continuously generated by businesses. They have demonstrated that data, properly curated and processed, can be a source of business optimisation, promotion, and transformation. In this article, we explore ten UK startups founded in 2020 or later, making waves in the data integration industry. All companies included are based in England.
The past year has seen a significant boom in data integration startups headquartered within the UK. Their main focus has been to provide efficient, cost-effective ways for businesses to collate, process, and utilise their data. From healthcare to fintech, these innovative startups are taking data integration to new heights. So much so that we found it important to highlight their contributions to the rapidly growing digital age.
The UK has proven to be a fertile ground for innovation in the field, with London-based startups leading the charge. In this article, we’ve chosen ten of the most promising, dynamically disruptive data integration startups to showcase. The companies selected operate in various sectors within the industry and boast transformative technology in their individual spaces.
Actable AI
Co-founded by Armen Poghosyan and Trung Huynh, Actable AI focuses on delivering top-tier artificial intelligence analytics and data integration. Positioned at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and Software Engineering sectors, this startup empowers its users with critical insights effortlessly extracted from data. Their services include an advanced analytics platform that features AutoML, Explainable AI and Causal AI tools.
Amber Labs
Another London-based startup, Amber Labs, uses its expertise in analytics, cloud computing, and information technology to provide robust data integration solutions. Sebastien Payet founded the company; their services include both consulting and software development.
InfoPoly
With its roots in Analytics, Business Intelligence and Cloud Computing, InfoPoly breaks ground in the Data Integration and Software industry. The company, founded by Dariusz Bielak, is committed to empowering businesses through efficient data utilization.
Instill AI
Instill AI, spearheaded by Ping-Lin Chang and Xiaofei Du, aims to make AI more accessible to everyone. Their Versatile Data Pipeline (VDP) enables companies to derive insights or build AI-first applications exponentially faster from unstructured data via a no-/low-code interface.
Gravity
Gravity is a startup that simplifies data integration while reducing costs by up to 90%. Co-founded by Paul Dudley and Ricky Thomas, Gravity has found a unique spot in the Data Integration, Big Data, and Business Intelligence market.
Dataplane
Dataplane, founded by Saul Frank, is revolutionizing the Analytics, Cloud Data Services, and Data Integration landscape with advanced, predictive analytics.
Cyferd
Blending Apps, Data Integration, and Enterprise Software, Cyferd offers a unique platform for the digital age. The startup, founded by Ranjit Bahia, provides a central unified data model for application creation and encourages data-drive business applications.
Docbot Labs
In the Data Integration and Information Technology sector, Docbot Labs is instrumental in streamlining internal documentation for product teams. The startup’s software integrates with Slack, GitHub, and Notion, ensuring relevant information is easily accessible.
Cora Capital
Cora Capital, a fintech startup founded by Jake Garbutt, provides trade finance solutions for small business importers by backing live data. Their innovative approach to filling cash flow gaps integrates beautifully with modern data processes.
Project Waitless
Project Waitless, founded by Zhaomian Zhao, employs Data Integration, Internet of Things, and Natural Language Processing to drive its digital offerings in the Hospitality and Nightlife sectors, among others.
ScrapeIN’
ScrapeIN’, co-founded by Aleksandr Andriushkin, provides tools to extract data from any website, positioning itself at the forefront of Data Integration, Data Mining, and Market Research.
