Neil Tierney: Onzo

Neil Tierney, 32
Company: Onzo
Web: www.onzo.com

Of all the sectors to launch into, energy and water is probably one of the largest and most traditional. But this didn’t deter Neil Tierney. He started Onzo in 2007 to provide utility companies with the tools to help consumers understand and manage their energy consumption. With some sizeable VC investment in 2008 smoothing the way, the business now counts Scottish and Southern Energy Plc among its clients and has a rapidly expanding client base in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Onzo is now seeking second-round funding to speed up research and development and finance expansion across its territories and the US.