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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! 

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Awards

covering the period 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024

shortlist announced

shortlist

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tech deal of the year award

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tech commentator of the year award

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tech for good award

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tech investor award

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best use of tech in the digital economy award

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tech growth business of the year award

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tech businesswoman of the year award

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tech innovation of the year award

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tech CEO of the year award

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tech company of the year award

Voting panel

Meeting: Thursday 26 September 2024

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Ian Restall

Ford Sinclair Ltd

(Voting panel Chairman)

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Kerry Baldwin

IQ Capital

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Heba Bevan OBE

UtterBerry Ltd

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Harry Chathli

Gracechurch Group

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Kath Easthope

Boardwave

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Nezahat Gultekin

Logo Yazilim

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Georgie Hazell Kivell

Augmentum 

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Fatima Iu

Polar Capital

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Josh Keen

Heidrick & Struggles

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Elona Mortimer-Zhika

IRIS Software Group

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Gareth Murfitt

PwC

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Tim Nixon

Teneo

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Philippe Noel

Rothschild & Co

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Nik Ohri 

Summit Partners

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Helena Prokhorenko

Highland Europe

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Dr Mark Reilly

IP Group plc

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Dan Ridsdale

Edison Group

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Julie Simmonds

Panmure Liberum

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Ellie Steel

Founders Forum Group

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Ben Tickler

J.P. Morgan

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Skyler Ver Bruggen

ECI

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Mark Whitmore

Berenberg

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Rosh Wijayarathna

J.P. Morgan

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Ian Restall

Ford Sinclair Ltd(Voting panel Chairman)

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Kerry Baldwin

IQ Capital

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Heba Bevan OBE

UtterBerry Ltd

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Harry Chathli

Gracechurch Group

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Kath Easthope

Boardwave

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Nezahat Gultekin

Logo Yazilim

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Georgie Hazell Kivell

Augmentum 

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Fatima Iu

Polar Capital

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Josh Keen

Heidrick & Struggles

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Elona Mortimer-Zhika

IRIS Software Group

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Gareth Murfitt

PwC

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Tim Nixon

Teneo

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Philippe Noel

Rothschild & Co

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Nik Ohri 

Summit Partners

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Helena Prokhorenko

Highland Europe

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Dr Mark Reilly

IP Group plc

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Dan Ridsdale

Edison Group

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Julie Simmonds

Panmure Liberum

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Ellie Steel

Founders Forum Group

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Ben Tickler

J.P. Morgan

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Skyler Ver Bruggen

ECI

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Mark Whitmore

Berenberg

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Rosh Wijayarathna

J.P. Morgan

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Ian Restall

Ford Sinclair Ltd(Voting panel Chairman)

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Kerry Baldwin

IQ Capital

Heba Bevan_UKtech24_Judges_73.jpg

Heba Bevan OBE

UtterBerry Ltd

Harry Chathli_UKtech_24Judges_125.jpg

Harry Chathli

Gracechurch Group

Kath Easthope_UKtech_24Judges_109.jpg

Kath Easthope

Boardwave

Nezahat Gultekin_UKtech_24_Judges_65.jpg

Nezahat Gultekin

Logo Yazilim

Georgie Hazell Kivell_UKtech_24_Judges_76.jpg

Georgie Hazell Kivell

Augmentum 

Fatima Lu_UKtech_24_Judges_76.jpg

Fatima Iu

Polar Capital

Josh Keen_UKtech_24_Judges_77.jpg

Josh Keen

Heidrick & Struggles

Elona M-Zhika_UKtech_24_Judges_103.jpg

Elona Mortimer-Zhika

IRIS Software Group

Gareth Murfitt_UKtech_24_Judges_123.jpg

Gareth Murfitt

PwC

Tim Nixon_UKtech_24_Judges_147.jpg

Tim Nixon

Teneo

Phillippe Noel_UKtech_24_Judges_89.jpg

Philippe Noel

Rothschild & Co

Nik Ohri_UKtech_24_Judges_6.jpg

Nik Ohri 

Summit Partners

Helena Prokhorenko_UKtech_24_Judges_105.jpg

Helena Prokhorenko

Highland Europe

Dr Mark Reilly_UKtech_24_Judges_25.jpg

Dr Mark Reilly

IP Group plc

Dan Ridsdale_UKtech_24_Judges_59.jpg

Dan Ridsdale

Edison Group

Julie Simmonds_UKtech_24_Judges_116.jpg

Julie Simmonds

Panmure Liberum

Ellie Steel_UKtech_24_Judges_30.jpg

Ellie Steel

Founders Forum Group

Ben Tickler_UKtech_24_Judges_120.jpg

Ben Tickler

J.P. Morgan

Skyler Ver Bruggen_UKtech_24_Judges_126.jpg

Skyler Ver Bruggen

ECI

Mark Whitmore_UKtech_24_Judges_63.jpg

Mark Whitmore

Berenberg

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Rosh Wijayarathna

J.P. Morgan

Shortlist review

Read more about this year’s shortlisted companies by selecting an award below. Further award categories will be published in due course. 

tech deal of the year award

sponsored by Rothschild & Co

 

The 2024 shortlist:


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Darktrace plc

Cambridge-based Darktrace is a pioneer in AI cybersecurity. The group has revolutionised autonomous cyber defence and has been a stand-out business in the UK tech landscape for more than a decade.

In October this year, leading software investment firm Thoma Bravo announced the completion of an all-cash acquisition of Dartrace, valuing the group at approximately $5.3bn. The offer represented a premium of 20% over Darktrace’s closing share price of 517p, which was the last trading day prior to the announcement. The acquisition enables Darktrce to pursue further scale and innovation for its next stage of growth.


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IRIS Software Group Limited

IRIS Software Group provides industry leading business critical software solutions and services to manage core business operations. The group is based in Slough and is a regular on the shortlist at the UK tech awards. 

In December 2023, amidst ongoing challenging market conditions, IRIS signed one of Europe’s largest software transactions The group secured a co-controlling investment from LA-based private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners, who invested alongside existing long term investors Hg Capital and Intermediate Capital Group. This fund raising round gave Iris  an enterprise value of approximately £3.15bn. The deal more than doubles IRIS’ £1.3bn valuation, cited in 2018, and supports the group’s ambition to expand and scale  its North American operations.


 

Monzo Bank Limited

London-based Monzo is a digital bank offering a mobile app for managing money, budgeting, and saving. The group was one of the earliest of a number of new app-based challenger banks in the UK.

In March this year, Monzo announced that it had raised £340m in a funding round to help boost its expansion plans. This was closely followed by a further fundraise in May 2024 of $190m, boosting Monzo’s total funding this year to $610m and raising the value of the business to $5.2bn post-money, making the group one of the most valuable digital banks in Britain. Earlier this month, Monzo also announced it was launching a secondary share sale that is set to increase the group’s value even further.


 

Raspberry Pi Holdings plc

Cambridge-based Raspberry Pi is a leader in low-cost, high-performance computing used by engineers and enthusiasts across the world. The group created The Raspberry Pi foundation to widen access to computing through the availability of low-cost computers.

Raspberry Pi listed on the LSE Main Market in June this year. The group raised £166m in a significantly oversubscribed IPO, giving the business a market cap of £541.6m, a total that has since increased to over £800m since the start of trading. Demand for the stock has been significant and the group’s shares increased by more than a third on the first day of trading.


 

Revolut Group Holdings Ltd

Headquartered in London, Revolut is a digital banking app that offers a range of financial services. The group is among the top digital-only financial providers for regular travellers and those sending money overseas. 

In August this year, Revolut secured a $45bn valuation in a share sale by employees, cementing its status as Europe’s most valuable start-up. This valuation is more than a 20% jump on the group’s 2021 valuation of $33bn, achieved when raising cash from investors including Vision Fund and Tiger Global Management.


 

Wayve Technologies Ltd

London-based Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving. The group’s advanced AI software and foundation models for autonomy enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any environment, enhancing the usability and safety of autonomous driving systems.

In May this year Wayve announced a $1.05bn Series C investment round led by SoftBank Group, with contributions from new investor NVIDIA and existing investor Microsoft. This is the largest known investment in an AI company in Europe to date, and helps the group accelerate its mission to reimagine autonomous mobility through embodied intelligence.


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.

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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
A special rate of £350 per room per night inclusive of VAT and English breakfast has been secured for the night of 14 November 2024, subject to availability.   

Please find below the link to book; the cut-off date is 14 October 2024.
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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.

bccs.org.uk
@bccs_charity

 

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.

techshecan.org
@Tech_She_Can
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