The UK, and specifically London, has long been the epicentre of startup activity and VC funding in Europe

They are outpacing other European countries by billions of euros in investment, and with more startups launching each year.

by Mary Loritz   for EU Start-Ups
Mary is the new Head of Content at EU-Startups.com. She is an experienced journalist and researcher covering tech and business topics. Mary formerly worked for NGOs in the US as a reporter, editor, researcher, organizer, and entrepreneur.
“Top 100: Britain’s Fastest-Growing Businesses”, is a new report published by the online investment platform SyndicateRoom, which uses private data to track the UK’s 100 fastest growing startups based on the increase in their valuations from 2015 to 2018. Three-quarters of the companies that made the list are tech startups – from cleantech to femtech to medtech – with the majority being based in London. Below is a snapshot of 10 of the UK’s fastest growing startups. For the full list, along with in-depth founder interviews, you can check out the full report here.
Bulb: Founded in 2015, Bulb tops the list, its valuation having grown by 351x. Bulb is an energy company providing 100% renewable electricity to over 850,000 homes in the UK from independent generators, while offering some of the cheapest prices on the market.
Lyst: Founded in 2010, Lyst came in number two in terms of growth with a valuation increase of 134.8x since 2015. A global fashion search engine connecting consumers to 11,000 fashion designers and stores worldwide, its platform uses technology to curate the shopping experience of each of its users.
CMR Surgical: Founded in 2014 in Cambridge, this startup has developed a robotic system called Versius for minimally invasive surgery. The solution is designed to be compact, versatile, and cost-effective – making it accessible for hospitals everywhere. The startup’s valuation increased by 45.5x in the analysis period.
Streetbees: Founded in 2015, Streetbees’ platform gives brands insights into how people buy and use products, by gathering and analysing consumer data, including photos and videos, in 87 countries. Growing quickly, Streetbees’ valuation has increased by 24x.