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2026 Startups 100: UK’s Best New Startups Revealed
Your guide to the top 100 groundbreaking, creative, and ingenious UK startups that will turn the business world upside down this year.
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2026 winners
2026
1. Omnea
Your AI concierge for every supplier decision. Omnea cures the nightmare of modern procurement.
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January 12, 2026 | 5 min read
1. Omnea
2026
2. HIVED
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January 12, 2026 | 5 min read
2. HIVED
2026
3. MAGIC AI
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January 12, 2026 | 5 min read
3. MAGIC AI
2026
4. OXCCU
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January 12, 2026 | 4 min read
4. OXCCU
2026
1. Omnea: the UK's number one startup for 2026
Omnea, the AI concierge revolutionising modern procurement, has taken the top spot in our annual ranking of the UK’s most exciting startups.
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