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Rank Company Location Year end Annual sales rise over 3 years Latest sales £000s Staff Comment
1 RevolutDigital banking services provider East London Dec 19 309.89% 162,722 1,289 Launched in America on the same day that the UK locked down
2 Football IndexFootball trading platform Central London Dec 19 306.02% *45,120 64 Paid out double cash dividends to its traders during lockdown
3 TessianEmail security provider Central London Mar 20 237.59% 8,982 138 Its platform has helped prevent and block opportunistic “phishing” attacks seeking to exploit Covid-19
4 PollenExperience marketplace Central London Dec 19 232.62% *44,790 400 With restrictions on travel and events, it has boosted sales by selling experiences for 2021
5 VoCoVoRetail communication provider Oxfordshire Dec 19 221.32% *13,034 40 Is offering discounts to the NHS on its PPE-compatible headsets to help teams communicate
6 Bark.comProfessional services marketplace Central London Dec 19 182.78% *17,850 43 Its online platform is offering new services such as Covid-19 deep cleaning and remote workout sessions
7 ElvieFemale health technology developer Central London Dec 19 182.65% *19,839 81 Offered discounts to key workers and kept women informed with health advice on Instagram
8 WhalarMarketing technology Central London Dec 19 181.41% *5,494 80 Says its 5,000 influencers have helped spread social distancing guidance on social media
9 ElderElderly care platform Central London Mar 20 178.24% *5,000 87 Has grown by 22% during the pandemic, and says its Covid-19 mortality rate is 83% lower than care homes
10 LendableConsumer lending platform Central London Dec 19 165.52% *32,197 54 Recently launched its first credit card, with car finance soon to follow
11 QmeeConsumer insight platform Reading Dec 19 161.74% 6,997 15 Its technology helped firms gauge public appetite for a return to travel after the pandemic
12 PaddleE-commerce software developer Central London Dec 19 159.62% †7,744 119 Its staff were given a budget to create their own home offices when it transitioned to remote working
13 Babylon HealthMobile healthcare app Central London Dec 19 154.35% *14,810 1,800 Launched a Covid-19 feature on its app to disseminate government advice and allow users to check symptoms
14 QuantexaData analytics provider Central London Mar 20 140.84% *17,500 209 Adapted its software to detect new types of fraud and money laundering that emerged during the pandemic
15 BboxxSolar technology developer West London Dec 19 139.69% *17,937 601 Introduced a “crisis energy” scheme for customers falling behind on payments due to the pandemic
16 OakNorth BankBusiness finance provider Central London Dec 19 138.75% 104,341 96 Since UK lockdown began, it has approved an average of £100m in new loans every month
17 Mindful ChefMeal kit delivery services South London Dec 19 136.93% *14,609 40 Launched the “Care Box” during lockdown — the UK’s first next-day delivery recipe box
18 ComplyAdvantageAnti-money laundering software Central London Mar 20 126.66% *10,551 269 Its platform is helping customers combat a rise in online criminal activity during the pandemic
19 OXGENEBiotechnology Oxford Apr 20 126.48% *6,002 85 Collaborating with the Native Antigen Company to scale up production of Covid-19 antigens
20 Oxford Nanopore TechnologiesDNA analysis technology Oxford Dec 19 125.74% *52,100 466 Has developed a low-cost and scalable test for Covid-19, which gives results in one hour
21 MatillionData transformation software Altrincham Dec 19 120.21% *13,787 200 The state of Connecticut used its data tools to inform public health decisions during Covid-19
22 MoteefeCustom merchandise platform Central London Dec 19 117.81% *15,500 70 Claims that new merchandise designs can be created in less than 60 seconds
23 Signal AIMedia intelligence platform Central London Mar 20 115.11% *7,781 149 Added a free Covid-19 feature to its platform to detect relevant and trustworthy information on the virus
24 Rebound ReturnsE-commerce returns technology Telford Dec 19 113.44% *27,300 44 Online businesses used its technology to make returns easier during lockdown
25 TelcoSwitchTelephony platform North London Dec 19 109.77% *5,008 28 Its mobile and desktop apps helped staff at SMEs communicate while working remotely
26 SPOKEOnline menswear supplier West London Oct 19 109.22% *8,300 36 Raised £8.5m from BGF in October last year to support its expansion into America
27 TripteaseDirect hotel booking platform Central London Dec 19 107.08% *9,846 100 Published guides and videos on how to safely reopen hotels after lockdown
28 PapierPersonalised stationery retailer Central London Apr 20 105.41% *10,400 65 Offered half-price reprints of wedding invitations if event details had to change
29 CenttripTreasury management platform Central London Sep 19 100.62% 5,024 46 Helped music industry associations overcome challenges posed by travel and mass event restrictions
30 Bought By ManySpecialist insurance platform Central London Mar 20 96.44% 17,216 154 Offered its customers video calls with vets during the pandemic to help their pets receive treatment
31 ExscientiaAI-driven drug discovery Oxford Dec 19 96.36% 9,107 43 Says it is the first company to use AI to design a drug that has entered human clinical trials
32 OnfidoIdentity verification software Central London Dec 19 96.35% *27,561 340 Is providing its platform for free to non-profit and charitable organisations during the pandemic
33 FacultyAI software provider Central London Mar 20 95.00% *9,054 118 Helped NHSX with its data response to the Covid-19 pandemic
34 TrouvaOnline boutique marketplace Central London Jul 20 94.34% 7,315 76 Enabled 70% of its boutique partners across Europe to continue trading during lockdown
35 Bluewater BioWater treatment provider Central London Sep 19 93.67% 9,544 19 Commissioned six project upgrades during lockdown, resulting in cleaner water in the Midlands and northwest
36 FeaturespaceAnalytics software developer Cambridge Dec 19 93.42% *17,746 242 Its technology has helped protect vulnerable people from online fraud during the pandemic
37 FruugoOnline shopping platform Cumbria Dec 19 91.34% *10,265 44 Its sales increased around 200% in the first few months of the pandemic
38 OTA InsightHospitality technology provider Central London Dec 19 88.89% *17,156 200 Its technology supported hotel groups to reopen after lockdown
39 MonterosaAudience interaction platform Central London Mar 20 88.77% *10,325 80 Its platform helped audiences of a German TV show express opinions on the Covid-19 crisis in real time
40 Azuri TechnologiesSolar technology developer Cambridge Dec 19 88.27% *12,425 100 Its solar panel systems has helped rural children in Kenya access educational content during the pandemic
41 GoustoMeal kit delivery services West London Dec 19 86.34% 82,526 411 Launched a “food-finder directory” during lockdown to help small UK food businesses find local customers
42 FirespriteVideo games developer Liverpool Oct 19 80.59% *6,186 107 Is growing its team by focusing on experienced developers and recent graduates
43 EndomagMedical device developer Cambridge Dec 19 80.10% *9,045 29 Provided free products worth £150,000 for the NHS to continue essential cancer treatments during Covid-19
44 GOTO GroupProperty management platform Oxfordshire Mar 20 80.07% *6,371 44 Its online auction service saw a record increase in property listings during April
45 FleetondemandCorporate mobility platform West Yorkshire Dec 19 79.90% *16,188 35 Recently launched its services in France and Germany despite difficult trading conditions
46 Person Centred SoftwareSocial care software Guildford May 20 78.18% *6,250 39 Made its video call and messaging portal free of charge to keep residents and their families connected
47 Global-eCross-border e-commerce solutions Central London Dec 19 77.70% *46,396 35 Says its e-commerce customers' cross-border sales increased by 101% after the onset of the pandemic
48 HutchMobile games developer Central London Sep 19 77.59% 15,076 75 Expanded its calendar of live events in games to keep players entertained during lockdown
49 SoPostOnline product sampling Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Sep 19 77.50% *5,277 34 Says the coronavirus pandemic has changed the rules of product sampling
50 OguryMobile advertising technology East London Dec 19 76.75% *83,086 380 Has launched a campaign to encourage smartphone users to clean their devices to help combat Covid-19
51 GiacomCloud services provider Hull Jul 19 74.90% 35,466 63 Helped small businesses during the pandemic by offering its latest cloud server product free of charge
52 Lending WorksConsumer lending platform Central London Dec 19 74.82% *7,646 42 Added an automated payment holiday feature to its platform to support its loan customers
53 ThunderheadCustomer journey technology Central London Jan 20 74.45% *7,600 130 Set up a Covid-19 task force to support brands in identifying their key workers and most vulnerable customers
54 AdludioMobile advertising technology Central London Dec 19 73.09% *7,710 65 Made remote working permanent after a successful period of working from home during lockdown
55 Checkout.comPayment services provider Central London Dec 19 73.02% *114,707 750 Says the pandemic has boosted sales by accelerating the shift towards online payments
56 EnerQuipOil field equipment manufacturer Aberdeen Dec 19 72.96% *11,044 61 Has seen an increase in demand this year as oil and gas companies need to make cost savings
57 COPA90Digital football community Central London Dec 19 72.60% *15,987 50 Built a clubhouse in Paris for the 2019 Women’s World Cup — the only site in the city to show every game
58 DarktraceCyber-security developer Cambridge Jun 20 72.54% *158,000 1,240 Its AI has detected and countered multiple malicious attacks associated with Russian hacking group Evil Corp
59 EUSA PharmaBiopharmaceuticals developer Hemel Hempstead Dec 19 70.45% 92,628 115 Received FDA approval for its Siltuximab drug trial, which has shown increased survival rates for Covid patients
60 ExcelRedstoneIT infrastructure provider Central London Dec 19 68.84% †112,841 661 Its expertise in data centre infrastructure is supporting remote working during the pandemic
61 GoCardlessPayment services provider Central London Dec 19 68.35% *29,295 322 Published its cost-cutting measures in response to the Covid-19 crisis to support other firms
62 ENSEKEnergy software developer Nottingham Mar 20 68.04% *12,388 175 Launched energy comparison platform Tickd during the pandemic to help small businesses lower costs
63 Spectrum MedicalMedical device developer Gloucester Dec 19 66.17% *33,128 144 Its life support systems have been used to treat critically ill Covid-19 patients
64 TransferWiseInternational payments provider Central London Mar 20 65.85% *302,600 2,200 Is waiving fees on donations made through its platform to organisations researching a vaccine for Covid-19
65 Hyperdrive InnovationBattery technology developer Sunderland Mar 20 65.81% *7,522 43 Maintained production of its hi-tech lithium battery systems throughout the pandemic
66 HyperopticInternet services provider West London Dec 19 64.70% *39,205 1,179 Its broadband engineers were classified as key workers during the pandemic
67 Lockwood PublishingMobile games developer Nottingham Mar 20 63.61% *22,692 124 Its flagship Avakin Life game hit 1.4 million daily active users during lockdown
68 BigChangeWorkforce management software Leeds Dec 19 62.15% *15,201 140 Developed new software, such as no-touch signatures, to help its clients adapt to Covid-19
69 ClearScoreCredit management app South London Dec 19 61.08% *55,734 230 Helped more than three million people in the UK manage their finances in June
70 ByteMarketing technology Central London Dec 19 60.91% 11,999 120 Continued to create new content during lockdown, including a Snoop Dogg Snapchat lens for Just Eat
71 ExclaimerEmail signature software developer Hampshire Sep 19 59.62% 17,461 89 Its software is used by Buckingham Palace to manage signatures on staff emails
72 MUBIOnline streaming service Central London Dec 19 59.54% *9,559 77 Subscriptions doubled during lockdown and viewing figures have tripled compared to last year
73 BuddiRemote people monitoring Hertfordshire Dec 19 58.30% *16,265 143 Awarded NHSX TechForce19 funding to help councils stay in contact with vulnerable individuals during lockdown
74 SuperAwesomeChildren's privacy protection Central London Dec 19 58.19% *40,300 170 Its moderated content-sharing platform is helping children discuss their reactions to Covid-19
75 Godel TechnologiesSoftware developer Manchester Dec 19 57.84% *35,594 1,170 Delivered 180 pieces of PPE to a school in Belarus, where it is has six locations
76 gohenryChildren's pre-paid card service Central London Dec 19 57.26% *12,819 117 Says online spending on its debit card for children rose 65% in the first two weeks of the lockdown
77 SipcomCommunications service provider Central London Mar 20 56.99% *12,452 37 Its technology was used by more than 50,000 central government staff to work remotely
78 AND DigitalDigital development services Central London Dec 19 56.24% 43,048 447 Launched weekly webinars to help companies adjust to remote working
79 Student BeansStudent loyalty network North London Jun 20 56.14% *10,004 130 Its insights into students' experience of the pandemic helped brands on its platform better target services
80 disguiseLive event technology provider Central London Dec 19 55.51% *34,642 109 Waived subscription fees on its software to help customers during the pandemic
81 FourNetIT consultancy Manchester Jun 19 54.72% 26,506 92 Helped 6,000 staff at the Bank of England move to home working within two weeks
82 WaracleMobile app developer Dundee Dec 19 54.67% *11,779 88 Developed a mobile opioid prescription app to enhance end-of-life pain relief
83 Brompton TechnologyVideo technology provider West London Aug 19 54.09% *11,970 40 Its LED screens can provide an alternative backdrop for film crews limited by social distancing restrictions
84 GrabyoCloud video platform Central London Dec 19 53.59% *5,145 59 Its video-editing platform helped Electronic Arts and the FA to broadcast e-sports during lockdown
85 StarLeafVideo conferencing platform Watford Dec 19 53.58% *23,200 217 More than 50 NHS trusts use its video conferencing software
86 YourParkingSpaceOnline parking platform Central London Aug 19 53.56% *9,469 35 Has offered free parking to NHS staff at more than 1,000 car parks
87 KymabBiopharmaceuticals developer Cambridge Sep 19 52.81% 8,671 183 Working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to use its technology to test potential Covid-19 vaccines
88 Reverse Media GroupDigital media publisher Central London Jul 19 52.61% *8,608 15 Is seeing a return to normality after losing advertisers due to budget restrictions during lockdown
89 Singletrack SystemsCapital markets software Central London Jul 19 52.49% 6,665 53 Helped investment banking clients work remotely with free access to its mobile app
90 CrispSocial media intelligence Leeds Dec 19 52.22% 14,768 133 Has helped governments and social media platforms combat the spread of fake Covid-19 news
91 BusuuLanguage learning platform Central London Dec 19 52.14% 16,589 82 Saw 50,000 new users sign up daily during the lockdown
92 ContactEngineConversational AI technology Central London Oct 19 51.73% 7,910 71 Its technology helped broadband firms schedule home visits safely during lockdown
93 SitekitHealthcare software developer Isle of Skye Mar 20 50.65% *8,500 72 Reassigned employees to assist on the healthcare side of the business during the pandemic
94 VCGCommunications service provider Greater Manchester Mar 20 49.74% 29,712 115 Set up the communications network at the NHS Nightingale hospital in Birmingham
95 MPBPhoto equipment trading platform Brighton Mar 20 49.58% *44,179 122 Its website features work from photographers documenting the impact of Covid-19
96 DecibelCustomer experience technology Central London Jun 19 49.25% *7,365 115 With more people shopping online, it says companies are even more focused on customer experience
97 In Touch NetworksProfessional networking platform Manchester Feb 20 49.14% *11,420 115 Opened its first overseas office in Chicago and acquired a leadership consultancy last year
98 Igloo VisionVirtual reality technology developer Shropshire Mar 20 49.02% *9,000 80 Its virtual reality environments are making university lectures more interactive
99 SmartSearchAnti-money laundering software West Yorkshire Dec 19 48.50% *10,400 98 Its electronic facial recognition verification is helping firms avoid disruption caused by social distancing
100 Plan.comCommunications provider Isle of Man Sep 19 48.22% *57,260 91 Says it is operating business as usual since March, with customer support, suppliers and services unaffected

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