Directory database · Startups in the UK
Where to submit a UK startup: 5 directories
The UK has a dense startup scene, concentrated in London but with active ecosystems in Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cambridge and elsewhere. UK directories include ecosystem databases, tech media that list new companies, accelerator and university networks, and sector lists (fintech, healthtech, climate). Many are read by investors and corporate partners looking for companies to meet, so a complete profile with stage, sector and team size matters. Some only accept UK-registered companies and may ask for your company number. If you are a UK company selling across Europe or to the US, the UK listings help with local investors, grants and hiring, while customer-facing directories in your category bring buyers. Keep your registered name and trading name clear, since both may appear on filings and profiles.
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VentureRadar
ventureradar.com
A London-based company discovery database that ranks startups and emerging companies by sector, used by corporate innovation teams, investors and consultants to scout technology partners. Companies…
EdTech Impact
edtechimpact.com
A UK-based review and evaluation platform for education technology where teachers and school leaders compare products by category and read independent feedback from other schools. Providers can…
ScotlandIS
scotlandis.com
ScotlandIS is the trade body for Scotland's digital technology industry, with clusters, events, an industry survey and a member directory. Tech startups join through a start-up membership, which…
TechIreland
techireland.org
TechIreland is a non-profit database of Irish and Northern Irish tech companies and innovation, now powered by Dealroom, covering more than 13,000 company profiles and 800 investors. Companies claim…
UK Startup Hub
ukstartuphub.com
UK Startup Hub is a free knowledge base for UK founders that keeps lists of startups, scaleups, funding options, jobs and events, with a sister Scottish Startup Hub. Founders submit their startup…
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How to prioritise
- UK ecosystem databases and media lists that investors read.
- Sector lists for your industry (fintech, healthtech, climate) with a UK focus.
- European directories that include the UK, for reach beyond it.
Questions about this list
Do UK startup directories need a company number?
Some do, especially those tied to programmes or grants, to check you are a registered UK company. Community and media lists usually only ask where you are based.
Are European directories open to UK startups?
Many are, since they cover Europe as a region rather than the EU. A few EU programme databases have eligibility rules; check each one.
Should I list my registered name or trading name?
Your trading name as the main name, with the registered name in the field for it if there is one. Consistency across profiles matters more than which you choose.
Which of these directories give a dofollow link?
2 of the 5 had a followed (dofollow) listing link when we checked: EdTech Impact, TechIreland. Directories change their link policy, so check your own listing once it is live.