Mark Anderson
In the wake of global changes and challenges, UK startups are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for collaboration. These entrepreneurs provide fresh approaches to facilitate teamwork, engagement and creativity, essential factors for companies of every size and industry. From enabling seamless virtual meetings to streamlining content proofing workflows, these startups are revolutionizing the way we work together. Here’s a closer look at some of the UK’s top startup companies in the collaboration industry.
<p><a href="https://www.bitfount.com">Bitfount</a> is changing the game for data scientists and custodians. Co-founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz in London, Bitfount delivers a distributed data science platform that allows professionals to collaborate on federated, privacy-preserving data analysis and AI/ML. The result is safely interactable data that was once intractable. More about Bitfount can be found on their <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitfount">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bitfount">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.livingarchive.net">Living Archive</a>, based in North Shields, has developed a cloud-based platform for collaborative digital asset management. Ideal for cultural organisations, this platform allows for the easy storage and sharing of activities. You can follow Living Archive on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-archive">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LivingArchiveUK">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LivingArchive.Net">Facebook</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://openteam.io/"><strong>OpenTeam</strong></a> co-founded by Andreas Vollmer and Sean O’Keefe, is a London-based virtual office platform that centralizes team communication and encourages collaboration from any location. It aims to encourage more conversations and fewer meetings. Find out more about OpenTeam on their <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/openteamlabs/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenTeamLabs">Twitter</a> pages.</p>
<p><a href="http://portfolio-collective.com/"><strong>The Portfolio Collective</strong></a>, founded by Ben Legg, Fiona Chorlton-Voong, Jesus Iniesta, and Mike Bank, is a unique professional platform. Serving as a home base for portfolio professionals, they uniquely blend services similar to LinkedIn, Upwork and On Deck.</p>
<p><a href="https://endorseflow.com"><strong>EndorseFlow</strong></a>, founded by Luca Underwood in London, simplifies the content proofing process for creative teams. Their Software as a Service (SaaS) offers coverage on all devices, prioritizing user experience and security.</p>
<p><a href="http://orbital.chat/"><strong>Orbital</strong></a>, setup by Ashley Porciuncula and Tom Hicks in Bristol, is an app that provides a virtual office for remote teams. The software includes features for broadcasting screens, having breakaway chats and talking to people close to you.</p>
<p><a href="https://paradime.io"><strong>paradime.io</strong></a>, founded by Fabio di Leta and Kaustav Mitra in London, develops a next-generation collaboration platform specifically designed for distributed analytics teams.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.anneal.co.uk"><strong>Anneal</strong></a> is a Belfast-based startup helping engineering teams make their process more workable. Their software enhances team communication and collaboration, enabling them to better utilise their technical knowledge.</p>
<p><a href="https://fomova.com/"><strong>Fomova</strong></a> is transforming the face of customer collaborations. The company, founded in 2021 in Sheffield, offers a community platform that encourages customer collaboration.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kosyoffice.com "><strong>Kosy</strong></a>, led by Sam Meurs and Yanis Mellata in London, is a virtual office for remote teams. The platform makes it easy for teammates to spontaneously chat and feel a sense of togetherness, despite being physically apart.</p>
<p><a href="https://cassyni.com"><strong>Cassyni</strong></a> is a London-based online platform that runs and publishes academic seminars, broadening its reach and enhancing its impact. The company was founded in 2021 by Ben Kaube.</p>
