Tech Track 100
| Rank | Company | Location | Year end | Annual sales rise over 3 years | Latest sales £000s | Staff | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMAX Exchangee-FX trading technology | West London | Dec 13 | 307.80% | †18,379 | 98 | Its trading technology can process up to 400m orders a day |
| 2 | Switch ConceptsAdvertising software developer | Southampton | Apr 14 | 262.92% | *30,669 | 120 | Its software can place more than 1bn ads online a day |
| 3 | SwiftKeySmartphone keyboard developer | Central London | Dec 13 | 219.04% | 9,884 | 119 | Its technology learns how we type to speed up text prediction on smartphones and tablets |
| 4 | Cloud DistributionSecurity and networking provider | Berkshire | Dec 13 | 181.00% | 9,632 | 16 | Delivers wireless security services for cloud computing |
| 5 | Tech21Device impact protection maker | Southwest London | May 14 | 171.73% | *22,500 | 44 | Uses specialised materials, including a polymer used in bullet-proof glass |
| 6 | MobileWebAdzMobile advertising provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 142.01% | *31,009 | 81 | Its software helps ads appear on 25.5bn mobile internet pages every month |
| 7 | CloudSenseCloud computer software provider | Central London | Jan 14 | 138.97% | *†7,717 | 121 | Has customers in 26 countries |
| 8 | Fidelity GroupTelecoms services provider | Oxfordshire | Dec 13 | 134.15% | *5,670 | 12 | Founders sold two telecoms companies before starting Fidelity |
| 9 | Hide My Ass!Online security provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 132.48% | *10,718 | 78 | Encrypts the online activity of more than 215,000 subscribers |
| 10 | Cobalt Light SystemsOptical instrument manufacturer | Oxfordshire | Jun 14 | 124.99% | *11,641 | 37 | Its technology will help security as restrictions on liquids in aircraft hand luggage end |
| 11 | MedicAnimalOnline pet products retailer | Northwest London | Dec 13 | 122.02% | *71,361 | 231 | Says it is Europe’s largest online retailer of veterinary products |
| 12 | OmnifoneDigital music provider | Central London | Apr 13 | 121.72% | 46,870 | 181 | Its MusicStation platform is available in 35 countries offering 35m tracks |
| 13 | Deeper BlueDigital media & events firm | Central London | Aug 13 | 118.11% | 5,188 | 8 | Earlier this year it opened an office in Bangalore as it targets growth into Asia |
| 14 | UnrulyVideo advertising platform | Central London | Mar 13 | 117.47% | 19,313 | 123 | Claims to have tracked 430bn video views since 2006 |
| 15 | ECSIT services provider | Glasgow | Dec 13 | 116.68% | *38,925 | 134 | Customers span the oil and gas, banking, retail and manufacturing sectors |
| 16 | Prepaid Financial ServicesPayment services provider | Central London | Dec 13 | 115.68% | 10,401 | 41 | Is licensed to issue e-money in 43 countries and territories |
| 17 | SkimlinksMarketing technology developer | Central London | Jun 13 | 113.91% | 13,346 | 53 | Helps websites generate revenue from their content |
| 18 | EVWellbore diagnosis technology | Norwich | Mar 14 | 109.00% | *19,570 | 101 | Designs cameras that can be used up to 10km underground |
| 19 | SomoMobile marketing services provider | Central London | Dec 13 | 108.22% | *23,067 | 130 | Customers include Audi, De Beers, BP, Home Depot and Tesco |
| 20 | Invenio Business SolutionsIT consultancy | Reading | Mar 14 | 106.54% | *10,938 | 403 | Has offices in America, Germany, Dubai and seven in India |
| 21 | The Exchange LabDigital advertising provider | Central London | Dec 13 | 99.02% | *15,328 | 81 | Claims to be the world’s largest programmatic marketplace |
| 22 | Infinity SDCDatacentre services provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 98.26% | *21,670 | 65 | Is locating its largest data centre in London’s Olympic Park |
| 23 | SkyscannerTravel search engine | Edinburgh | Dec 13 | 95.52% | 65,819 | 377 | Its app has been downloaded more than 30m times |
| 24 | musicMagpie.co.ukOnline entertainment trader | Cheshire | May 13 | 95.15% | 84,160 | 1,074 | Recently launched an American website, Decluttr.com |
| 25 | PotatoDigital marketing agency | Central London | Mar 14 | 95.04% | *5,755 | 65 | Works on complex web applications for Google and Skype |
| 26 | AlertMeSmart home monitoring provider | Central London | Dec 13 | 94.99% | *18,653 | 77 | Has moved its headquarters from Silicon Fen to Silicon Roundabout |
| 27 | Equal ExpertsSoftware developer | Central London | Mar 14 | 90.16% | *23,792 | 225 | Is using its private sector experience to help the UK government roll out its digital strategy |
| 28 | MVFDigital marketing services | North London | Mar 14 | 89.97% | *18,147 | 156 | Its marketing platform helps clients reach new customers in more than 50 countries |
| 29 | The App BusinessMobile app developer | Central London | Apr 14 | 88.59% | *5,112 | 53 | The first app it built was for Gordon Brown when he was prime minister |
| 30 | ZutoCar finance specialist | Cheshire | Feb 14 | 87.97% | *11,453 | 220 | Its technology facilitates more than £22m of loans each month |
| 31 | Mansion House ConsultingIT consultancy | Central London | Jan 14 | 85.26% | *19,407 | 41 | Has attracted top banks as clients even though it was launched during the financial crisis |
| 32 | ChargemasterElectric car charging equipment developer | Luton | Dec 13 | 83.87% | 5,455 | 41 | Says it is the largest supplier of electric vehicle charging equipment in the UK |
| 33 | BrandwatchSocial media monitoring technology | Brighton | Dec 13 | 81.86% | 8,804 | 127 | Collects 200m pieces of online data every day |
| 34 | R-Com ConsultingIT consultancy | Greater Manchester | Dec 13 | 81.57% | *7,095 | 23 | Diverse client list includes Trust Ford and Manchester Metropolitan University |
| 35 | PulsantIT services provider | Reading | Dec 13 | 79.13% | 43,729 | 172 | Is hosting Scotland’s first dedicated internet exchange point in Edinburgh |
| 36 | eTech SolutionsSurveying software developer | Solihul | Mar 14 | 76.93% | *5,919 | 107 | More than 6,000 separate users employ its mobile surveying software |
| 37 | Virtual1Network services provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 76.22% | *9,212 | 51 | Says it has the largest fibre network in London |
| 38 | NtegraIT consultancy | Newbury | May 14 | 73.92% | *14,595 | 81 | Runs tours of Silicon Valley for chief information officers and IT directors |
| 39 | Evolve TelecomTelecoms services provider | Essex | Sep 13 | 73.78% | 20,261 | 106 | Says it is the second largest Vodafone platinum partner in the UK |
| 40 | SilixaSensor technology developer | Hertfordshire | Dec 13 | 73.65% | 5,119 | 60 | The founders started the business in a garage with equipment bought on eBay |
| 41 | ApicalImaging technology developer | Central London | Mar 14 | 73.39% | *12,772 | 60 | Qualcomm's mobile phone processors use its technology |
| 42 | CalastoneFund transaction network | Central London | Sep 13 | 72.31% | 7,793 | 75 | Says it has enabled the industry to reduce its transaction costs by 60% |
| 43 | Simplify DigitalProduct comparison software developer | West London | Jan 14 | 70.97% | *15,882 | 76 | Helps people compare 1.5m digital TV, phone and broadband packages |
| 44 | BCSGIT consultancy | Central London | Jul 13 | 69.59% | 13,676 | 86 | Has helped more than 200,000 small businesses choose the right software |
| 45 | CRFSNetwork monitoring tools developer | Cambridge | Mar 14 | 69.27% | *5,617 | 30 | Supplied systems for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil |
| 46 | E-LeatherEco-friendly materials developer | Peterborough | Apr 13 | 68.72% | 8,362 | 98 | Has developed a way to make leather lighter and more durable |
| 47 | EdenhouseIT consultancy | Warwickshire | Mar 14 | 68.16% | 15,562 | 121 | Became a Microsoft Dynamics partner in July |
| 48 | MaxymiserOnline customer experience optimisation | Central London | Dec 13 | 66.01% | *15,061 | 252 | Works with some of the world’s biggest brands, including IBM and Hiscox |
| 49 | Olive Business SolutionsTelecoms services provider | High Wycombe | Jan 14 | 65.75% | *19,648 | 160 | Has worked with more than 7,000 UK firms to improve their communication systems |
| 50 | Reward GatewayEmployee engagement technology provider | Central London | Jun 13 | 64.77% | 127,813 | 135 | Claims to handle over £1m of employee shopping every day and save them £3m each month |
| 51 | MetaPackE-commerce software developer | Central London | Mar 14 | 64.49% | *15,574 | 192 | Aims to eliminate the need to wait in for deliveries |
| 52 | Qube GBCommunications services provider | Scottish Borders | Mar 14 | 63.23% | *25,979 | 500 | Sales have been boosted by the government’s pledge to improve broadband speeds |
| 53 | GBM DigitalIT consultancy | Manchester | Dec 13 | 62.96% | 17,774 | 35 | Customers range from schools to JD Sports |
| 54 | Camlin GroupTransport power systems developer | County Antrim | Dec 13 | 62.10% | *16,305 | 164 | Is supplying power control systems for London's Crossrail, Europe's largest infrastructure project |
| 55 | Next Generation DataDatacentre operator | Surrey | Dec 13 | 61.61% | 8,023 | 33 | Terrorist attacks near previous offices convinced the founders to establish secure data centres |
| 56 | CrimtanDigital advertising technology developer | Central London | Dec 13 | 61.52% | *6,098 | 65 | International sales account for 60% of revenue |
| 57 | EDM GroupInformation management services | Central London | Mar 14 | 61.14% | *67,107 | 1,135 | Has made four acquisitions since 2007 including one in America |
| 58 | moneyPrice comparison website | Gloucestershire | Oct 13 | 60.69% | *16,365 | 20 | Chief executive Chris Morling taught himself to code websites in order to start the business |
| 59 | OneComTelecoms services provider | Hampshire | Dec 13 | 60.30% | *43,775 | 275 | Manages more than 200,000 mobile phone contracts |
| 60 | CMO SoftwareHSE & compliance software developer | Central London | Sep 13 | 58.77% | *6,120 | 90 | Counts Network Rail, Glencore and Shell among its customers |
| 61 | GGMRDigital marketing agency | Wiltshire | Oct 13 | 58.02% | *6,531 | 22 | Has worked for Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge |
| 62 | MasternautVehicle tracking software developer | Buckinghamshire | Dec 13 | 57.59% | *69,734 | 500 | Companies using Masternaut's technology can save up to 15% on their fuel bills |
| 63 | essensysCloud service provider | Central London | Jul 13 | 57.34% | *5,350 | 24 | Its Jeff software automated more than 1m IT helpdesk requests in 2013 |
| 64 | EmpoweredIT services provider | Bedfordshire | May 14 | 57.28% | *8,767 | 70 | Acquired three of its rivals in the first half of 2014 |
| 65 | EmoderationSocial media management agency | Central London | Mar 13 | 55.37% | 6,248 | 435 | Manages social media activity for MTV and the Oprah Winfrey Network |
| 66 | Nomad DigitalTransport communications provider | Newcastle | Jun 13 | 54.16% | 31,565 | 191 | Working with T-Mobile on biggest roll-out of wi-fi on trains in eastern Europe |
| 67 | Nostrum GroupFinancial software developer | Harrogate | Dec 13 | 53.73% | 7,001 | 57 | Automates the process of providing credit to customers |
| 68 | SecretSales.comFlash sales website | Central London | Dec 13 | 52.15% | *18,163 | 74 | Helps prestigious brands sell off excess stock |
| 69 | Click TravelTravel management system developer | Birmingham | Mar 14 | 51.91% | *66,420 | 104 | Won the up-to-£800m contract to manage travel for UK local authorities |
| 70 | DisplaydataElectronic shelf-labelling provider | Berkshire | Mar 14 | 51.75% | *14,019 | 62 | Says its software can update 700m price labels worldwide in 17 seconds |
| 71 | CR360Software developer | Cambridge | Jun 14 | 51.75% | *7,666 | 118 | Helps Marks & Spencer to audit its supply chain |
| 72 | Aspire Technology SolutionsData services provider | Gateshead | Feb 14 | 51.58% | *6,188 | 51 | Manages data and telecoms services for Sunderland Football Club |
| 73 | AcademiaEducational IT consultancy | North London | Jun 13 | 50.38% | 37,159 | 78 | Its proprietary ordering software dovetails with customers’ procurement systems |
| 74 | HighQCloud collaboration software developer | Central London | Apr 14 | 50.38% | *5,527 | 120 | Says its customers include 45% of the top 100 UK law firms |
| 75 | EisonManaged network services | Cheshire | Oct 13 | 50.26% | 5,788 | 27 | Says it has a 98% customer retention rate |
| 76 | Inspired Thinking GroupMarketing technology provider | Birmingham | Aug 13 | 49.81% | 43,254 | 218 | Followed key client Pret A Manger to America |
| 77 | InoappsIT consultancy | Aberdeen | Jul 13 | 49.63% | 16,750 | 200 | Opened an office in Malaysia with further expansion planned in Europe and the US |
| 78 | VermilionFinancial software developer | Central London | Mar 14 | 48.41% | *5,569 | 43 | The company is going for growth in the Asia Pacific region with a new office in Singapore |
| 79 | ZopaPeer-to-peer lending | Central London | Dec 13 | 47.16% | *5,378 | 65 | Says it has helped to lend more than £600m to UK consumers |
| 80 | PurdicomWireless network provider | Oxfordshire | Dec 13 | 46.35% | *12,520 | 33 | Schools including Eton, Harrow and Sherborne use this company's wi-fi hardware |
| 81 | The Test PeopleSoftware testing provider | Leeds | Mar 14 | 45.81% | *6,954 | 104 | Has developed a graduate academy to train new testers |
| 82 | XexecReward programmes administrator | Northwest London | Nov 13 | 45.48% | *24,214 | 40 | Says 2m end-users make £150m of transactions through Xexec sites every year |
| 83 | MOFILMCrowdsourcing advertising agency | Central London | Sep 13 | 45.39% | *†7,896 | 47 | Recently won a Cannes 'Silver Lion' for its Cornetto Cupidity campaign |
| 84 | Condeco SoftwareWorkplace management software | Central London | May 14 | 44.62% | *10,154 | 152 | Invests £2m a year in research and development |
| 85 | Core GroupTelecoms services provider | Central London | Jun 13 | 44.42% | 20,665 | 145 | Partners include O2, EE, 3, Network Rail and Siemens |
| 86 | ReevooConsumer review software developer | Central London | Mar 14 | 44.41% | *5,378 | 75 | Publishes all reviews, good and bad, from real customers |
| 87 | Seven Technologies GroupSecurity technology developer | County Antrim | May 13 | 43.74% | *†10,039 | 82 | In June 2013 it boosted its international footprint with the acquisition of AIM-listed Datong |
| 88 | TranslateMediaTranslation services provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 43.21% | *8,812 | 93 | This translation services company uses its own proprietary software to service its clients |
| 89 | Marine Specialised TechnologyBespoke boat designer | Liverpool | Sep 13 | 42.91% | 14,445 | 92 | More than 90% of the specialised craft it makes are exported |
| 90 | MobicaSoftware engineer and tester | Cheshire | Dec 13 | 42.62% | *21,300 | 530 | Its technology is integrated into a range of devices including mobile phones and smart TVs |
| 91 | Leisure Pass GroupTourism smartcard developer | Central London | Dec 13 | 42.61% | *53,375 | 15 | 2m visitors have used this firm's smartcards to get into more than 60 attractions in London |
| 92 | IESASupply chain manager | Warrington | Mar 14 | 42.57% | *143,000 | 300 | Promises 11% saving on non-core supplies with just one invoice to pay |
| 93 | ustwoDigital product studio | Central London | Dec 13 | 42.56% | *15,081 | 150 | Its puzzle game Monument Valley won the Apple Design Award |
| 94 | Rittman Mead ConsultingIT consultancy | Brighton | Dec 13 | 42.32% | 8,093 | 56 | Runs annual Oracle business intelligence conferences in Brighton and Atlanta |
| 95 | 4SLData-backup services provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 42.08% | *7,666 | 70 | Says its largest data back-up customer has 8,000 servers operating across 10 time zones |
| 96 | PeriscopixDigital marketing agency | Central London | Mar 14 | 41.89% | *7,144 | 86 | The two founders started the company by investing £1,000 each |
| 97 | Ikon ScienceOil & gas software developer | Southwest London | Mar 13 | 41.58% | 21,131 | 220 | Is expanding into high-resolution geological simulation for the energy sector |
| 98 | FluidataInternet services provider | Central London | Mar 14 | 41.25% | *14,269 | 60 | Aspires to become the 'national grid' of data networks |
| 99 | KeytreeDigital IT services | Central London | Aug 13 | 41.25% | 11,665 | 120 | Has designed and built a virtual reality headset prototype |
| 100 | AvectoIT security software developer | Cheshire | Jun 14 | 40.73% | *8,447 | 97 | Claims 1.5m PCs in Fortune 100 companies use Avecto’s technology |
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