2025 Winners
Startup of the Year
WineFi
WineFi takes the complexity out of fine wine investment. Their expert team builds diversified portfolios backed by data, handles the storage and logistics, and opens the door to a market that’s long been hard to reach.
Runners-up
Raeon
Raeon makes custom batteries faster, cheaper and easier to produce – helping e-mobility companies power better products without compromise. Their platform streamlines cell design and testing, reducing time to market for high-performance, sustainable battery solutions.
Tootilab
Tootilab makes high-performance, science-led haircare for curls, coils and waves – and helps you understand what your hair actually needs. With lab-tested formulas and expert tips, they simplify routines and build real curl confidence, from wash day to every day.
Outstanding Achievement
Definely
Definely helps legal teams work smarter by surfacing key definitions, references and clauses directly within documents. Their AI-powered tools streamline drafting and review, cutting through complexity so lawyers can focus on the work that matters.
Founders
Game Changer
Zetta Genomics
Born at the University of Cambridge, Zetta Genomics helps researchers and clinicians unlock the full power of genomic data — storing, managing and scaling it with ease to drive faster breakthroughs and truly personalised healthcare.
Honourable mentions
Cusp AI
CuspAI is the frontier AI company on a mission to solve the breakthrough materials needed to power human progress.
Newrotex
Newrotex is a UK-based biotech company developing silk-based medical solutions to repair nerve injuries and advance regenerative medicine.
Soonicorn
Fin Sustainable Logistics
Whether it’s parcels or groceries, Finmile is shaking up their last-mile delivery with AI that plans smarter routes, cut costs and keep things moving to prevent the usual logistics headaches and operate in a way that’s green and efficient.
Honourable mentions
Homemove
Homemove simplifies the home-moving journey by connecting you with trusted professionals and services, taking the stress out of moving house.
Trumpet
Trumpet makes sales and onboarding simple – creating personalised, engaging digital journeys that help businesses build real relationships with customers.
Eco Innovator
UNDO
UNDO is on a mission to permanently remove a billion tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere by spreading natural rock dust on farmland – speeding up a natural process that captures carbon safely, at scale, and without disrupting food production.
Honourable mentions
Ceraphi Energy
Ceraphi transforms old oil and gas wells into geothermal energy sources, unlocking fast, reliable renewable power to accelerate net zero.
Captivating Mission
WeWALK
WeWALK is transforming mobility for visually impaired individuals with its AI-integrated smart cane and accessible navigation app. By combining smart hardware and software, it supports safer, more independent travel and helps users navigate the world with greater confidence.
Honourable mentions
Eave
Eave is on a mission to eliminate preventable hearing loss with smart ear defenders and real-time noise monitoring, keeping workers safe.
Mobilise
Mobilise is harnessing tech to create a supportive online community for unpaid carers, offering shared experiences, practical advice and a friendly space to connect.
Customer Champion
Wild Cosmetics
Wild makes stylish, refillable deodorant that’s free from aluminium, parabens and plastic waste. With compostable refills and sleek cases, they’re rethinking personal care for the better – and helping cut out single-use products from the bathroom for good.
Honourable mentions
Vento
Vento are reinventing event protection with easy-to-understand, simple-to-buy cover that makes running events safe and stress-free.
Qured
Qured’s remote health screenings catch issues early, helping employees stay healthy and businesses save on costly workplace sickness.
Top Workplace
Zinc
Zinc helps fast-moving teams hire with confidence, turning time-consuming background checks into a candidate-friendly experience. With automation, smart workflows and full compliance built in, they take the friction out of HR without cutting corners.
Honourable mentions
Foundervine
Foundervine is one of the UK’s largest startup accelerators, giving diverse founders with the skills and support to scale confidently.
Albotherm
Albotherm’s responsive glass coatings adapt to temperature, cutting the need for air con and helping buildings stay cool sustainably.
Social Sensation
Wild Cosmetics
Wild makes stylish, refillable deodorant that’s free from aluminium, parabens and plastic waste. With compostable refills and sleek cases, they’re rethinking personal care for the better – and helping cut out single-use products from the bathroom for good.
Honourable mentions
The Seam
The Seam is reshaping fashion sustainability by connecting people to local experts, extending garment life and reducing wardrobe waste.
Tootilab
Tootilab revolutionises curly hair care with high-performance, science-backed products, simplifying routines and creating curl confidence for all hair types.
Inspiring Entrepreneur
Dr Tom Pey
Waymap’s accessible navigation helps everyone find their way – indoors, outdoors and even deep underground. Using precise, audio-based guidance, Waymap supports blind and visually impaired people to travel independently, confidently and without relying on GPS.
Community Leader
Baltic Ventures
Baltic Ventures is a Liverpool-based tech accelerator, helping ambitious founders build tomorrow’s businesses with investment, coaching, and a supportive community. Baltic’s programme champions diverse, purpose-driven startups with bold ideas and the drive to shape the future of tech.
Honourable mentions
Bae HQ
BAE HQ is a vibrant community empowering British Asian entrepreneurs with the tools and opportunities to build and grow scalable businesses.
The Chaincademy
The Chaincademy supports developers at every stage – from first steps to career pivots – with training and personalised guidance.
Investors
Angel of the Year
Sutin Yang
Sutin Yang is a startup advisor, investor and entrepreneur with extensive fintech and funding experience, helping ambitious founders go from early-stage ideas to investment-ready businesses with clear strategies, trusted advice and a strong global network.
Honourable mentions
JP Harrop
JP Harrop is a hands-on angel investor and mentor, backing early-stage startups he believes in through funding, advice and community.
Fund of the year
Haatch
Haatch accelerates pre-seed B2B SaaS startups to their first £1M ARR, building the foundation for scaling to £10M+. With smart capital and deep operational expertise, Haatch helps founders grow faster and build businesses ready to scale.
Honourable mentions
SFC Capital
SFC Capital is the UK’s leading SEIS fund, backing early-stage startups with investment and support to help them grow fast.
Active Partners
Active Partners is a consumer-focused fund, partnering with visionary founders to create world-class businesses.