Tech Nation has unveiled the latest cohort of high-growth scaleups joining its Future Fifty programme.
The startups were announced at an event hosted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday evening at 11 Downing Street.
The 25 companies span sectors including AI, HealthTech and cybersecurity. Among this year’s cohort are digital health platform Numan – led by founder Sokratis Papafloratos (pictured) – fast-growing energy provider Fuse Energy and AI-powered email assistant Fyxer.
They have collectively raised more than £1.3 billion and employ more than 2,900 staff. 96% of the cohort are expanding internationally, and 32% of the scaleups are based outside London.
Nearly a third of the nation’s unicorns – including decacorns Revolut and Wise – are among the Future Fifty alumni. Since Founders Forum Group relaunched the programme in March 2024, Future Fifty has fast-tracked the growth of 75 ambitious companies, connecting founders with expertise, insights and international connections.
High-profile international missions to Singapore, New York and Dubai have opened doors to leading investors, CEOs, and government leaders, it said.
Future Fifty is backed by corporate partners including HSBC Innovation Banking (founding partner), Emerald Technology, EY, Harmonic Finance and Capsule.
The Future Fifty cohort
9fin – Leading provider of AI, data and analytics for the debt capital markets.
AIApply – Candidate-side AI infrastructure for navigating today’s job search.
Amber Therapeutics – MedTech company developing an implantable therapy for urinary incontinence.
Ankar AI – AI operating system for patent professionals.
Ascendx – Global enterprise software solutions provider enabling agentic CRM.
Automata – Fully integrated lab automation platform.
Ben – Intelligent global benefits platform helping teams manage employee benefits across markets.
CuspAI – Frontier AI company developing breakthrough materials to power human progress.
Dwelly – AI-first platform for lettings and property management in the UK.
Evaro – Digital health infrastructure enabling consumer brands to deliver regulated services online.
FIDO Tech Ltd – Technology company creating solutions for a water-secure world.
Fleek – AI-native marketplace for second-hand fashion.
Fuse Energy – Full-stack energy company working to lower costs and accelerate energy abundance.
Fyxer – AI platform reducing administrative workload so professionals can focus on client-facing work.
Laka – Micromobility insurance and services partner for cyclists and fleet operators.
Numan – Digital health platform delivering personalised, integrated care through a single online service.
Omnea – Platform transforming how procurement teams operate and manage suppliers.
OpenRent – The UK’s largest letting agency, making renting fairer, safer and cheaper.
PQShield – Post-quantum cybersecurity company upgrading security systems across the global technology supply chain.
Red Sift – Cybersecurity company building a safer internet through proactive protection across email, web and PKI.
Salience Labs Ltd – Company developing all-optical switching technology for AI data centre networks.
Summize – AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform embedded into everyday business tools.
TransFICC Ltd – Technology platform improving access and automation in fixed income trading.
Universal Quantum – Quantum computing company focused on building scalable machines to solve major global challenges.
Yoto – Screen-free audio platform for children delivering stories, music and learning through a simple player and collectible cards.