In the dynamic and diverse startup landscape of the UK, an increasing number of women-owned/led startups are carving out significant niches and setting benchmarks for innovation and inclusivity. We’re big fans, so here are introductions to five such exciting startups.
Saved
Founded in 2021 by Clara Best, Saved makes sustainable eating easy by adding cricket protein to foods you love, leveraging insects' high protein content while contributing to the development of a more sustainable food supply chain. Tackling food shortage and sustainable production head on, Clara and her team are dead-set on building a future that is, well, Saved. Follow their journey by following Clara here.
Sourcerie
Founded by Alex Beyer and Kristin Cardwell, Sourcerie seamlessly unifies and analyses order data and multi-channel customer feedback into a live, single view mapped against user profiles - no matter the source. Their Intelligence Platform pulls in reviews for brands across any online site, allowing brands to see who their biggest advocates are, understand what people are saying about their products through sentiment analysis, and understand how they stack up against the competition. Having raised over $4 Million in funding, this fast-moving startup is one to watch, and use, if you’re a business owner looking to gain control of and a better understanding of your client reviews.
Belong
Founded in 2023 by Samantha Rosenberg and Avion Gray, this next-gen wealth-building platform is inspiring a new generation of savvy, long-term thinkers, committed to building sustainable wealth. Among other unique features, Belong is the first platform to offer customers an optional loan to scale up a long-term investment in equities. Having recently raised €3.4 Million in pre-seed funding, the innovative startup, targeted at millennial investors, has opened its waiting list, so get onboard today!
The Go To
Founded by Victoire Tardy-Joubert in 2022, The Go To is an online platform curating unique gifts from designers and artisans around the world. Having raised over $600k in pre-seed funding, this fast growing platform cuts through the hassle to deliver carefully curated collections of high-end, premium products from the finest brands around the world, alongside unique, handcrafted items often created by independent, talented creators and artisans. If you’re looking for the right gift for ‘that’ special person, look no further!
Maekersuite
Founded by Stephanie Demetriou, Maekersuite is a video-as-a-service platform that leverages propriety data models and technology to help B2B businesses create content that their audience is searching for. Spanning across SEO research, content planning, script writing, video production and analytics, Maekersuite is a one-stop shop for your video production needs. We love businesses that support freelancers or solopreneurs, and Maekersuite is certainly one doing the heavy lifting when it comes to content creation and management.
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