Landmark research identifies some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK
The landmark research on ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report is a celebration of some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. As well as identifying 1,000 companies, the publication examines in detail the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs and looks at the sectors and trends that will shape the future of the UK economy.
“Being told we featured in a report about companies that inspire Britain is absolutely brilliant for 4Com, we have been working very hard to grow the business and it seems our success is being noticed by some very important institutions.” Said Daron Hutt, 4Com Chairman adding, “This is a great demonstration that businesses located in the South but operate nationwide, really do have an influence on how companies can develop and be successful right across the country.”
The research paints a vibrant picture of the British economy, as well as dispelling certain myths: manufacturing, for example, accounts for almost a fifth of the companies within the index. The UK’s technology sector is in very good health, with 105 tech businesses making the list of 1,000. Over 100 sectors in total are represented; from architecture and automotive, to venture capital and wine, with companies from across every region of the UK.
Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said: “The UK has some of the most inspiring growth businesses in the world. Our report showcases some of these fast-growing and dynamic companies; the type of companies we believe will help fuel the long-term growth of the UK economy. Working with the Government and the wider financial community, we need to foster an ecosystem that promotes the right type of funding for businesses at each stage of their journey, so that together, we can drive our own prosperity.”
The report was compiled and audited by Growth Intelligence, a UK software company specialising in monitoring the real-time data footprint of UK companies.
To be considered for inclusion in the report, companies had to meet a range of criteria. These included being UK based, having a turnover of between £6-250 million in the last 12 months and a minimum of three years in operation. Companies had to demonstrate not only a positive growth in revenue over the last four years, but also an increase in employee numbers, workspace, contract wins or patent filings.
Household names that made the 1,000 companies include:
• Mulberry
• Aardman Animations
• Jack Wills
• Addison Lee
• Hunter Boots
• Cath Kidston
• Naked Wines
• Mind Candy (producers of Moshi Monsters)
• Moonpig
• Metro Bank
• Boohoo.com
• Brewdog
A full searchable database of all of the companies can be found online at www.1000companies.com
The report in numbers:
Regional
• 267 companies from Greater London
• 110 companies from the North West
• 128 companies from the South East
- 4Com are one of only 11 Bournemouth based companies that have been included in the report.
• 85 companies from Yorkshire & The Humber
• 64 Scottish companies included
Sector
• Over 100 sectors represented
• Manufacturing accounts for nearly one fifth of the list (193)
• 26 Construction and Real Estate companies from North West England
• 33 West Midlands companies in the Engineering Defence & Aerospace sector
• 12 arts and fashion companies from Greater London
The report was supported by Capita Asset Services, Cenkos Securities, HSBC, Octopus Investments, and Workspace.
Dan Howlett, Head of Corporate Banking UK, HSBC:
“We are proud to be sponsoring this timely new research from London Stock Exchange, which highlights the key role of our most enterprising and fastest-expanding MME’s. The research showcases the talent and innovation of the too often ‘forgotten army’ who are leading the economic revival and inspiring the next generation of business entrepreneurs.”
About London Stock Exchange Group:
London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L) is a diversified international exchange Group that sits at the heart of the world’s financial community. The Group can trace its history back to 1801.
The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets, including London Stock Exchange; Borsa Italiana; MTS, Europe’s leading fixed income market; and the pan-European MTF, Turquoise. Through its markets, the Group offers international business, and investors, unrivalled access to Europe’s capital markets.
Post trade and risk management services are a significant part of the Group’s business operations. LSEG operates CC&G, the Rome headquartered CCP and Monte Titoli, the significant European settlement business, selected as a first wave T2S participant. The Group is also a majority owner of leading multi-asset global CCP, LCH.Clearnet.
The Group offers its customers an extensive range of real-time and reference data products, including Sedol, UnaVista, Proquote and RNS, as well as access to over 200,000 international equity, bond and alternative asset class indices, through LSEG’s world leading index provider, FTSE.
London Stock Exchange Group is also a leading developer of high performance trading platforms and capital markets software. In addition to the Group’s own markets, over 30 other organisations and exchanges around the world use the Group’s MillenniumIT trading, surveillance and post trade technology.
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom with significant operations in Italy, France, North America and Sri Lanka, the Group employs approximately 2,800 people.
Further information on London Stock Exchange Group can be found at: www.lseg.com
