UK tech awards
Thursday 14 November 2024, Hotel InterContinental, London W1
nominations are open
and will close on Friday 28 June 2024
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The UK tech awards celebrates success, rewards achievement and raises the profile of the
UK tech community.
Companies which are eligible for the awards include not only publicly quoted technology companies on London Stock Exchange Main Market, but also AIM tech companies and fast growing and innovative private tech companies.
The UK tech awards provides a fantastic showcase for the fast-moving tech sector and a great networking opportunity, with an attendance of over 700 people comprising tech entrepreneurs, CEOs and FDs of fast growing tech companies (both public and private), plus corporate advisors, investors (both private and institutional), and tech consultants and commentators.
In short, an event not to be missed for the UK’s entire tech community!
Sponsors
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing comprehensive, scalable solutions in investment banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Committed to being the leading bank for the innovation economy, J.P. Morgan and its bankers across the globe, provide venture-backed and high-growth companies with specialized services, access to a robust professional and venture capital network and money-management solutions. With tech that powers growth, J.P. Morgan gives the agility needed to make secure, real-time, efficient decisions. Build your future with J.P. Morgan.
headline sponsor:
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing comprehensive, scalable solutions in investment banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Committed to being the leading bank for the innovation economy, J.P. Morgan and its bankers across the globe, provide venture-backed and high-growth companies with specialized services, access to a robust professional and venture capital network and money-management solutions. With tech that powers growth, J.P. Morgan gives the agility needed to make secure, real-time, efficient decisions. Build your future with J.P. Morgan.
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups. Our Global Advisory division designs and executes strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients including large and mid-sized corporations, Private Equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments.
Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on and our unrivalled network of sector specialists in over 40 countries, allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups. Our Global Advisory division designs and executes strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients including large and mid-sized corporations, Private Equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments.
Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on and our unrivalled network of sector specialists in over 40 countries, allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients.
Gracechurch Group is a full-service communications agency in the financial heart of London. Our team of over 20 highly qualified consultants deploy 25 years of strategic and hands-on expertise and knowledge to ensure public and privately held companies thrive in the modern media landscape. With a fully integrated approach, we provide a wide range of services from financial PR and investor relations to corporate and digital communications and social media. Our clients include privately held businesses and those listed on the LSE, NASDAQ, TASE, ASX and other global bourses and operating across multiple sectors. A thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses along with a strong commercial ethos helps us to create value and empower our clients through strategic communications.
Gracechurch Group is a full-service communications agency in the financial heart of London. Our team of over 20 highly qualified consultants deploy 25 years of strategic and hands-on expertise and knowledge to ensure public and privately held companies thrive in the modern media landscape. With a fully integrated approach, we provide a wide range of services from financial PR and investor relations to corporate and digital communications and social media. Our clients include privately held businesses and those listed on the LSE, NASDAQ, TASE, ASX and other global bourses and operating across multiple sectors. A thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses along with a strong commercial ethos helps us to create value and empower our clients through strategic communications.
Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organisations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organisations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organisation and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions.
Heidrick & Struggles Technology Practice has placed thousands of candidates: from technology executives at some of the world’s best-known companies to emerging leaders at later-stage start-ups. Our broad experience across industry and functional practices, combined with our unrivalled relationships, provides a unique advantage point for finding and developing transformational talent.
www.heidrick.com/en/industries/technology
Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com
Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organisations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organisations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organisation and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions.
Heidrick & Struggles Technology Practice has placed thousands of candidates: from technology executives at some of the world’s best-known companies to emerging leaders at later-stage start-ups. Our broad experience across industry and functional practices, combined with our unrivalled relationships, provides a unique advantage point for finding and developing transformational talent.
www.heidrick.com/en/industries/technology
Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com
Teneo is a 1,600-headcount global CEO advisory firm which brings together top professionals to offer a unique blend of capabilities in an integrated fashion. In Technology, we excel in three disciplines:
In our Management Consulting division, a team of >100 strategy consultants across London, New York, San Francisco and Dubai serve a range of leading publicly listed and private-equity-backed technology firms on topics of growth strategy, product strategy, operating model redesign, pricing & packaging, and commercial diligence.
In our People Advisory division, we have a market-leading capability in Executive Search for C-level roles – typically for private-equity-backed technology assets – alongside expertise in culture & purpose and organisational effectiveness/performance.
Teneo’s Strategic Communications division helps technology clients tackle their biggest corporate reputation challenges. Our team brings together the disciplines of corporate communications, government affairs, crisis & issues management, investor relations, and research in an integrated approach to provide clients with unparalleled business counsel and tactical communications support around the world.
Teneo is a 1,600-headcount global CEO advisory firm which brings together top professionals to offer a unique blend of capabilities in an integrated fashion. In Technology, we excel in three disciplines:
In our Management Consulting division, a team of >100 strategy consultants across London, New York, San Francisco and Dubai serve a range of leading publicly listed and private-equity-backed technology firms on topics of growth strategy, product strategy, operating model redesign, pricing & packaging, and commercial diligence.
In our People Advisory division, we have a market-leading capability in Executive Search for C-level roles – typically for private-equity-backed technology assets – alongside expertise in culture & purpose and organisational effectiveness/performance.
Teneo’s Strategic Communications division helps technology clients tackle their biggest corporate reputation challenges. Our team brings together the disciplines of corporate communications, government affairs, crisis & issues management, investor relations, and research in an integrated approach to provide clients with unparalleled business counsel and tactical communications support around the world.
ECI is a leading growth-focused private equity firm, investing alongside ambitious management teams in deals valued up to £300m. With half a century of investment success in the tech sector, ECI have partnered with over 250 growth businesses, offering management teams hands-on support to unlock growth opportunities together from day one. ECI delivers exceptional results with the last 12 months seeing an average return of 4.7x from 4 exits.
Recent investments have included Commify, the European leader in business messaging solutions to local enterprises and ISMS.online, the fastest growing cyber security and compliance provider in the UK. ECI recently closed its latest fund, ECI 12, at a hard cap of £1bn in September 2023.
ECI is a leading growth-focused private equity firm, investing alongside ambitious management teams in deals valued up to £300m. With half a century of investment success in the tech sector, ECI have partnered with over 250 growth businesses, offering management teams hands-on support to unlock growth opportunities together from day one. ECI delivers exceptional results with the last 12 months seeing an average return of 4.7x from 4 exits.
Recent investments have included Commify, the European leader in business messaging solutions to local enterprises and ISMS.online, the fastest growing cyber security and compliance provider in the UK. ECI recently closed its latest fund, ECI 12, at a hard cap of £1bn in September 2023.
At PwC, we’re committed to maximise business value and growth through technology innovation and digital transformation.
Bringing together our community of solvers in unexpected ways, we help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity with the right technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.
It all adds up to The New Equation.
https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/technology.html
PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details.
At PwC, we’re committed to maximise business value and growth through technology innovation and digital transformation.
Bringing together our community of solvers in unexpected ways, we help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity with the right technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.
It all adds up to The New Equation.
https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/technology.html
PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details.
Berenberg is one of the leading UK & Pan-European privately owned banks, founded in 1590. It’s Investment Banking division acts as trusted strategic adviser to companies and investors on fundraising, capital markets and M&A. Operating from 14 offices across the UK, Europe and the US, we have helped our corporate clients raise more than £85bn since 2016.
Berenberg is one of the leading UK & Pan-European privately owned banks, founded in 1590. It’s Investment Banking division acts as trusted strategic adviser to companies and investors on fundraising, capital markets and M&A. Operating from 14 offices across the UK, Europe and the US, we have helped our corporate clients raise more than £85bn since 2016.
Launched in May 2022, Boardwave is an independent social enterprise that has grown rapidly to 1,500 members across the European software industry, including Founders, CEOs and their Investors.
For a generation, Silicon Valley’s collaborative community has fostered some of the world's most valuable companies. Committed to creating similar conditions for success, Boardwave aims to propel the European software industry forward, nurturing the next generation of global leaders.
Boardwave provides a comprehensive ecosystem of support, offering leaders access to expertise, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching, thought leadership, and personal development free of charge. It also facilitates access to capital and ensures a clear and unified voice to Governments.
We believe that by 2033, the European software industry can transform from laggard to leader, with many successful global players built in the region.
Boardwave is privately funded by a consortium of over 80 of Europe’s leading investors and service providers in the software sector.
Launched in May 2022, Boardwave is an independent social enterprise that has grown rapidly to 1,500 members across the European software industry, including Founders, CEOs and their Investors.
For a generation, Silicon Valley’s collaborative community has fostered some of the world's most valuable companies. Committed to creating similar conditions for success, Boardwave aims to propel the European software industry forward, nurturing the next generation of global leaders.
Boardwave provides a comprehensive ecosystem of support, offering leaders access to expertise, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching, thought leadership, and personal development free of charge. It also facilitates access to capital and ensures a clear and unified voice to Governments.
We believe that by 2033, the European software industry can transform from laggard to leader, with many successful global players built in the region.
Boardwave is privately funded by a consortium of over 80 of Europe’s leading investors and service providers in the software sector.
Awards
covering the period 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024
nominations are open
and will close on Friday 28 June 2024
Click on each award to view more information
tech deal of the year award
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tech deal of the year award
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criteria
The winner of this award will have completed a significant commercial or corporate transaction during the period under review, which could include licensing, partnering, collaboration fundraising, IPO or acquisition of a company or IP. The deal would be significant in scope and transformational in nature and would have added significantly to the company or organisation’s prospects in the short, medium and long term.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Arm
- Bango plc
- Kooth plc
- Oxa
- Raspberry Pi Ltd
- Reward Gateway
tech commentator of the year award
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tech commentator of the year award
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criteria
The winner of this award will have completed a significant commercial or corporate transaction during the period under review, which could include licensing, partnering, collaboration fundraising, IPO or acquisition of a company or IP. The deal would be significant in scope and transformational in nature and would have added significantly to the company or organisation’s prospects in the short, medium and long term.
2023 winner
Richard Holway MBE & Anthony Miller/ TechMarketView
2023 shortlist
- Callum Burroughs/Business Insider
- James Harding/Tortoise Media
- Richard Holway MBE and Anthony Miller/TechMarketView
- Amy Lewin/Sifted
- Andrew Orlowski
- Ian Spence/Megabuyte
scale up award
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scale up award
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criteria
The "Scale-up" award recognises pre-profit companies that have achieved an exponential level of success that sets them apart from their peers. This success could be measured by a number of factors including: demonstrable revenue growth e.g. >50% yoy; or a growing user base e.g. >100%; or significant funding from investors.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Beamery Ltd
- Garrison Technology Ltd
- Infogrid Ltd
- Matillion Ltd
- Orbus Software
- Quantexa Ltd
tech for good award
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tech for good award
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criteria
Today’s customers expect businesses to deliver positive social and environmental outcomes as well as commercial value. The purpose of this award is to recognise non-financial contributions to society through the use of technology. The winner of this award will be a company that has harnessed the power of technology to deliver beneficial social, cultural and/or environmental outcomes. It could be the foundation of the entire ethos of the company or a specific initiative that is generating positive results in the community.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- 60 Decibels Inc.
- Blancco Technology Group plc
- C2-Ai
- Diaceutics plc
- Euan's Guide
- Flo Health UK Ltd
- Streeva
- Zero Gravity
tech investor award
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tech investor award
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criteria
This award recognises an organisation that truly understands tech and has demonstrated an ability to identify new and existing commercial opportunities across the sector. Their commitment and passion for the industry will be underlined by the investment decisions they have made, which will have led to strong commercial and profitable outcomes. They will understand value creation and possess a long term vision to help businesses grow, and will be able to demonstrate proven results, analytical skills, specialisation and deep understanding of the tech sector. This award is open to every organisation that invests in the sector, be they angel investors, fund management groups, Private Equity, IP commercialisation organisations etc., as long as the organisation is based in the UK and invests primarily in UK tech.
In reviewing the nominations, the Voting Panel will pay due regard to fund return metrics and the number of Unicorns in the portfolio.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Augmentum Fintech
- ECI Partners
- Hg
- Index Ventures
- Octopus Ventures
- Parkwalk Advisors
best use of tech in the digital economy award
best use of tech in the digital economy award
criteria
The winner of this award will be a company that has harnessed the power of digital technologies, including AI, IoT, robotics and blockchain to build or transform business models. It could be an established business that is using these new technologies to engage more effectively with its customers, or it could be a newer business that could only successfully exist and grow in the digital age. Engagement, connectivity and interactivity with its customers will be key.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- 1Spatial plc
- Chainalysis
- Diaceutics plc
- Finboot
- HURR
- Synthace Limited
tech growth business of the year award
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tech growth business of the year award
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criteria
The winner will be a profitable company able to demonstrate annual revenue growth greater than 10% CAGR over the last three years with a minimum revenue of £10m for the last accounting period. The Voting Panel will use qualitative as well as quantitative measures in determining the winner – and so will be looking for a company that has a quality management team, excellent financial performance and unique IP, or a great technology platform at the heart of the business, all of which are driving its growth.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Agilio Software Topco Ltd
- BCN Group Ltd
- Causeway Technologies Ltd
- Eagle Eye Solutions Group plc
- Kaizen Reporting Ltd
- Tripledot Studios Ltd
tech businesswoman of the year award
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tech businesswoman of the year award
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criteria
The winner of this award will be a strong role model for other women in the industry and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, CIOs and CTOs. She might be a leader of a tech company or technology function but plays a key role in championing technology and technological change within business. Her drive, energy and commitment will have been instrumental in developing new technologies or contributing to the company’s success.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Heba Bevan/UtterBerry Ltd
- Professor Clare Grey/Nyobolt Ltd
- Janette Martin/Talos360 Ltd
- Anne Marie Neatham/Ocado Group plc
- Eimear O'Connor/Form3 Group Ltd
- Sarah Turner/Angel Academe
tech innovation of the year award
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tech innovation of the year award
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criteria
Innovation is at the very heart of the tech industry. This award is given to recognise those driving and disrupting the status quo across all industries. The innovation must demonstrate a significant improvement over existing technologies in its field and must represent a major breakthrough or a substantial improvement in the application of technology. The technology must have a clear and sustainable business model, demonstrating commercial viability and a strong path to profitability and the team behind the technology must demonstrate strong leadership, expertise, and a clear vision for the future of the technology. Overall, the tech innovation award seeks to recognise and celebrate the most innovative, impactful, and scalable technology solutions that are changing the landscape of industry and society.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- BP plc
- C2-Ai
- Evonetix Ltd
- Lumai Ltd
- Peak AI Ltd
- Quantum Motion Technologies Ltd
tech CEO of the year award
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tech CEO of the year award
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criteria
The winner will have a clear passion for the tech industry, be an inspirational role model, determined and motivated with a strong vision and flair. The winner will provide that vital ingredient that has helped with the company’s success, inspire everyone around them and will be a prominent figure in the industry.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
Elona Mortimer-Zhika/ IRIS Software Group
2023 shortlist
- Chris Bayne/Access Technology Group Ltd
- John Cotterel/Endava plc
- Poppy Gustafsson/Darktrace plc
- Rene Haas/Arm
- David Meaden/Idox plc
- Elona Mortimer-Zhika/IRIS Software Group
tech company of the year award
tech company of the year award
criteria
Tech companies are, of course, noted for their technological achievements, but the tech company of the year will have harnessed those achievements and produced sound commercial and financial success. The tech company of the year will be a fully accountable, well-managed business that has already gained recognition from analysts and investors, but will also have outstanding long‑term growth potential, with a sound strategy in place to ensure successful delivery of its commercial advantages and build shareholder value.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
2023 winner
2023 shortlist
- Access Technology Group Ltd
- Arm
- Darktrace plc
- IRIS Software Group
- Raspberry Pi Ltd
- Softcat plc
Voting panel
The Voting Panel will meet to discuss this year's nominations on Thursday 26 September 2024. Credentials of the panel members will be announced on this page in due course.
Click below to see judges from past events.
the 2023 voting panel
The event
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities sometimes become available including sponsorship of an individual award, sponsorship of the official drinks reception or sponsorship of the menu. Sponsorship opportunities are, by their very nature, limited. Costs and availability on request.
Hosting a table
Reservations will be available for tables of ten people. Numbers are strictly limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Advertising
Advertising in the digital brochure is welcomed and enables your key messages to reach a highly targeted audience. The digital event brochure is available to download on the night and contains details of the all nominees, the programme for the night and the menu. Uniquely, it also contains the names of all attendees, in alphabetical and table order. Thus it is widely used as a reference post event for up to a year afterwards.
Bespoke sponsorship opportunities
We offer a range of bespoke sponsorship packages, tailor made to suit your marketing objectives and budget. Further information on request.
Enquiries
For all enquiries relating to the UK tech awards, please do get in touch with jo.thomas@ford-sinclair.co.uk.
Key details for guests
Date
Thursday 14 November 2024
Venue
Hotel InterContinental
One Hamilton Place
Park Lane
London W1J 7QY
Start time
6.00 p.m. – drinks reception
7.30 p.m. – dinner
12.00 midnight – carriages
Dress code
Black tie
Charity collection
A charity collection will be taken up during the course of the evening and the UK tech awards team will be available throughout to accept contactless donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Accommodation
Hotel InterContinental, London, W1
Exclusive rates for bedrooms may be available for guests attending the event and further information will be available in due course.
Location
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Charity
In 2023, the UK tech awards was delighted to support two charities, BCCS and Tech She Can. The total amount raised, which was split equally between these charities, was:
£14,383
BCCS provides highly professional and well‑supported Social Workers and Counsellors to help children and young people who are in need.
BCCS works in the East End of London and Essex with children, young people and their families and schools to help them overcome emotional difficulties, behavioural problems and their root causes. The prime focus of the work is to provide an early intervention service to enable them to address difficulties that may be impeding their educational, social and emotional development.
Tech She Can is a charity on a mission to change the ratio of women in tech. Our vision is for women to be equal members in creating and developing the new technology businesses, products, and services that shape our world, ensuring technology works for all.
Tech She Can works together with industry, government, and schools to improve the ratio of women in technology roles by enriching education and influencing change.