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Running for its ninth year, the Startups 100 index celebrates privately-owned UK businesses launched on or after 1 January 2015 which demonstrate impressive growth, scalability, innovation and positive economic impact.

Compiled by independent online business resource Startups.co.uk, the index is industry-renowned for uncovering the most innovative and exciting small businesses launched in the UK that often go on to become household brands with Notonthehighstreet.com, Purplebricks and Deliveroo among its alumni.

Businesses ranked in the index have been known to attract new customers and clients, PR coverage, and major investment off the back of their listing.

To be eligible for the Startups 100 2018, businesses must be UK-based, privately owned and must have launched on, or after, January 1 2015.

To enter your business for the Startups 100 2018 click here . The Startups 100 2018 index will be announced on May 21 2018.

Megan Dunsby, projects editor of Startups.co.uk, commented: “Every year we bring together the UK’s most game-changing new businesses and showcase them in
the Startups 100 index; the official ranking of the country’s start-up success stories.
“The Startups 100 reflects the country’s thriving start-up community and we’re calling on businesses from across the country to submit their entry to be in with a chance of gaining unbeatable exposure.

“Last year, we shortlisted start-ups creating everything from sex toys to pot noodles to recruitment consultancies. So, what are you waiting for? Enter the Startups 100 2018 today!”

 

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