Manchester’s leading UK data and mar-tech firm, Go Live Data, has been named in the prestigious Elite Business Top 100 UK Businesses 2026, recognising the company’s rapid growth, innovation in B2B data technology, and commitment to ethical, recipient-first marketing.
The annual Elite Business Top 100 list celebrates the UK’s most dynamic and high-performing SMEs – organisations demonstrating commercial success, innovation, and meaningful impact in their markets. Positioned within the top 50 at number 46, places Go Live Data firmly among the UK’s most ambitious and forward-thinking businesses.
Adam Herbert, CEO of Go Live Data, said: “To be recognised in the Elite Business Top 100 again this year is testament to how far we’ve come and our vision. We set out to challenge a stagnant industry by putting ethics, transparency and data quality at the centre of B2B marketing. It reflects the hard work of our team and the trust our clients place in us. We’re proud to represent a new generation of UK SMEs building scalable growth by doing things right.”
“Go Live Data is an innovator in the UK’s SME scene and has earned its well-deserved recognition from the Elite Business 100,” said Scott English, Brand Director of Elite Business.
Since 2020, Go Live Data has disrupted the B2B marketing landscape with its clean data principles, proprietary technology and Frequency Rules – designed to protect recipients while delivering measurable results for businesses.
Working with many household names and other SMEs across all sectors including insurance, education, hospitality and automotive, from humble beginnings to multi-million-pound growth, the company supports businesses and organisations across the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada, helping them improve targeting, outreach effectiveness and marketing ROI.
With continued expansion into international markets and investment in technology innovation, Go Live Data is strengthening its position as a leader in the UK’s B2B data-tech ecosystem, proving that sustainable growth and responsible marketing combined, make the winning formulae.
This is the fourth year of the competition, with an increased number of applicants entering since its inception. Judges noted the impressive sales and growth figures, community spirit and engagement, and overall high standard of entries this year. Winners are invited to attend the Elite Business awards evening on March 11 in St Paul’s, London.
