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News & Features
Apply to the Startups 100 2026
The UK’s longest-running index of the fastest-growing new businesses is back, and it’s still completely free to enter.
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2025 winners
2025
1. Lottie: the UK's number one startup for 2025
Our top startup for 2025 is making it easier than ever to find care for your loved ones, without the hassle of outdated systems and hidden fees.
January 10, 2025 | 5 min read
1. Lottie: the UK's number one startup for 2025
2025
2. Robin AI: the ultimate legal sidekick
January 10, 2025 | 4 min read
2. Robin AI: the ultimate legal sidekick
2025
3. Yonder: the credit card rewarding people, not banks
January 16, 2025 | 4 min read
3. Yonder: the credit card rewarding people, not banks
2025
4. HIVED: the queen bee of net zero deliveries
January 10, 2025 | 3 min read
4. HIVED: the queen bee of net zero deliveries
News & Features
What is the Startups 100 Index?
Every January, we publish our annual Startups 100 Index. But what is it, and why does your business need to be on it?
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