eCommerce
Huboo
“Impressive growth, appealing strategy, strong fundraising, scalable tech: it is so well-positioned for D2C clients regionally through to internationally. Smart, ambitious entrepreneurialism.”
Employer
Digital Wonderlab
“B Corp certified exemplars of ‘creating the world as you’d wish it’. Distinctive culture integrated with a clear sense of purpose and plan for its team.”
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Martin Bysh, Huboo
“Outstanding entrepreneur. Martin has done it before and he is very clearly doing it again with Huboo. Opportunity spotted, business plan executed: bravo.”
Female Entrepreneur
Hannah Walkiewicz, The Build Bristol Group
“Hannah is paving the way for women in the far from traditionally female construction industry. Energy, vision and a singular approach yielding great results.”
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Financial Advisor
Old Mill
“Demonstrable support for entrepreneurs powered by thoughtful approach and key acquisitions. In a sweet spot with increasing range of services while maintaining closeness to clients.”
FinTech
Bipsync
“Substantial growth following major US investment for this highly innovative former Uni project. Global reach, with clients from Ivy League managers to sovereign wealth investors.”
Health & Wellbeing
EPIC Solutions
“Impressive business on multiple levels. Spotted a unique opportunity in providing expert health assessments and just went for it. Clear momentum, great prospects.”
Hospitality
Cleverchefs
“Stellar growth in eight years from start up to £15m sales via nearly 90 sites for this nimble catering company focused on larger scale sustainable eating.”
Legal Advisor
Thrings
“Long-standing advisor for entrepreneurs and funders, acting as a broker of relationships through this nexus such as a £15m US investment for entrepreneur-led security tech company.”
Media
Network N
“Cracking business: built scale in short time with no fear of failure; seized opportunities internationally in computer games sector; clever business models. Independent successfully taking on majors.”
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Property
JAS Building Services
“Strong growth with sales nearly doubling, borne of a distinctive offer from this successful, restless renovation company and new business thinker.”
Scale-Up
Truespeed
“£100m new funding supported fast-scale growth: annual sales up 217%, team increased to 211 from 143, 10,000 customers, 50,000 properties. The wind is truly in its sails…”
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Small Business
Russell Communications
“Big impact in short time for this financial services specialist, borne of enduring reputation in the sector. Destined for much future success.”
Sustainability
Your Eco
“Remarkable client roster for a six-year-old business, from Tesco to Network Rail and National Trust, this £5m sales, solar energy contractor is well-placed for future growth.”
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Technology
Rocketmakers
“Highly flexible, enterprising and impactful technology company with variety of own projects, partnerships and client work. Has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and invested in 50+ companies.”
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Young Entrepreneur
James Courtney, LUX Rewards
“With £3m in investment, James has driven annual sales nearly 4x with audience payment cards rocketing from 3m to 30m, creating over £10m of transaction value for partners.”
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