
UK tech awards
Wednesday 2 November 2022, Park Plaza, London SE1
nominations are open
and will close on Friday 17 June 2022
About
about the UK tech awards
The UK tech awards celebrates success, rewards achievement and raises the profile of the
UK tech community.
Companies which are eligible for the awards include not only publicly quoted technology companies on London Stock Exchange Main Market, but also AIM tech companies and fast growing and innovative private tech companies.
The UK tech awards provides a fantastic showcase for the fast-moving tech sector and a great networking opportunity, with an attendance of over 800 people comprising tech entrepreneurs, CEOs and FDs of fast growing tech companies (both public and private), plus corporate advisors, investors (both private and institutional), and tech consultants and commentators.
In short, an event not to be missed for the UK’s entire tech community!
Sponsors
At PwC, we’re committed to maximise business value and growth through technology innovation and digital transformation.
Bringing together our community of solvers in unexpected ways, we help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity with the right technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.
It all adds up to The New Equation.
www.pwc.co.uk/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications
mainline sponsor:
At PwC, we’re committed to maximise business value and growth through technology innovation and digital transformation.
Bringing together our community of solvers in unexpected ways, we help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity with the right technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.
It all adds up to The New Equation.
www.pwc.co.uk/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications
For more than 35 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has helped innovative businesses, enterprises and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB provides a range of targeted financial services and expertise through its office in the UK. With commercial and international banking services, SVB helps address the unique needs of innovators. The UK’s leading technology and life science businesses, in all stages of development, look to SVB’s niche expertise, experience and unparalleled network as they grow at home and tackle new markets abroad.
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For more than 35 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has helped innovative businesses, enterprises and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB provides a range of targeted financial services and expertise through its office in the UK. With commercial and international banking services, SVB helps address the unique needs of innovators. The UK’s leading technology and life science businesses, in all stages of development, look to SVB’s niche expertise, experience and unparalleled network as they grow at home and tackle new markets abroad.
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Arma Partners provides independent corporate finance advice to companies and investors active in the global digital economy. We act as trusted advisers to digital economy leaders throughout their entire corporate lifecycle, from raising private capital for fast-growing disrupters and founder-led businesses to orchestrating complex cross-border M&A deals for private equity investors and global large-cap public companies.
Since our inception in 2003, we have grown and evolved in tandem with the global technology ecosystem, advising on over 250 deals valued at more than $89bn in aggregate. Today we employ a large dedicated advisory team with unparalleled domain expertise and an enviable track record in each of the diverse sub-segments that together comprise the ever-expanding global digital economy.
Our proven track record of exceptional deal execution, combined with our deep understanding of the segments we cover, ability to provide independent advice at every stage of a company’s lifecycle and extensive network across the global digital economy, makes us an invaluable long-term partner to our clients.
Arma Partners provides independent corporate finance advice to companies and investors active in the global digital economy. We act as trusted advisers to digital economy leaders throughout their entire corporate lifecycle, from raising private capital for fast-growing disrupters and founder-led businesses to orchestrating complex cross-border M&A deals for private equity investors and global large-cap public companies.
Since our inception in 2003, we have grown and evolved in tandem with the global technology ecosystem, advising on over 250 deals valued at more than $89bn in aggregate. Today we employ a large dedicated advisory team with unparalleled domain expertise and an enviable track record in each of the diverse sub-segments that together comprise the ever-expanding global digital economy.
Our proven track record of exceptional deal execution, combined with our deep understanding of the segments we cover, ability to provide independent advice at every stage of a company’s lifecycle and extensive network across the global digital economy, makes us an invaluable long-term partner to our clients.
We are delighted to welcome BDB Pitmans as sponsor of the best use of tech in the digital economy award, and further information will be available in due course.
We are delighted to welcome BDB Pitmans as sponsor of the best use of tech in the digital economy award, and further information will be available in due course.
ECI is a leading growth-focused private equity firm, investing alongside ambitious management teams in deals valued up to £300m. With half a century of investment success in the tech sector, ECI have partnered with over 250 growth businesses, offering management teams hands-on support to unlock growth opportunities together from day one.
Recent investments have included: Avantia, a virtual insurer with a world-class decisioning platform; CIPHR, a specialist provider of SaaS HR, payroll, recruitment and learning software; CSL, market leaders in providing critical connectivity solutions in IoT with a heritage in Fire & Security and Telehealth; MiQ, a leading programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies; and Mobysoft, a predictive analytics software provider to the social housing sector.
ECI is a leading growth-focused private equity firm, investing alongside ambitious management teams in deals valued up to £300m. With half a century of investment success in the tech sector, ECI have partnered with over 250 growth businesses, offering management teams hands-on support to unlock growth opportunities together from day one.
Recent investments have included: Avantia, a virtual insurer with a world-class decisioning platform; CIPHR, a specialist provider of SaaS HR, payroll, recruitment and learning software; CSL, market leaders in providing critical connectivity solutions in IoT with a heritage in Fire & Security and Telehealth; MiQ, a leading programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies; and Mobysoft, a predictive analytics software provider to the social housing sector.

Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions.
www.heidrick.com/en/industries/technology
Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 65 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com

Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions.
www.heidrick.com/en/industries/technology
Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 65 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com
Luther Pendragon is one of the UK’s leading independent communications consultancies. Our team of over 40 highly experienced and qualified consultants manage financial public relations, corporate communications, media and investor relations, public affairs, crisis communications and digital marketing. With offices in London, New York and Brussels, we handle national and international assignments. Our clients include global private and public corporations, with companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and other stock markets, public sector organisations and major trade associations in the UK and across the world. We take an integrated approach to communications to ensure that our clients’ reputations are managed, and interests are promoted, in all relevant spheres of influence – whether that is the capital markets, Government, consumer circles or elsewhere.
Luther Pendragon is one of the UK’s leading independent communications consultancies. Our team of over 40 highly experienced and qualified consultants manage financial public relations, corporate communications, media and investor relations, public affairs, crisis communications and digital marketing. With offices in London, New York and Brussels, we handle national and international assignments. Our clients include global private and public corporations, with companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and other stock markets, public sector organisations and major trade associations in the UK and across the world. We take an integrated approach to communications to ensure that our clients’ reputations are managed, and interests are promoted, in all relevant spheres of influence – whether that is the capital markets, Government, consumer circles or elsewhere.
Panmure Gordon provides independent advice, research, solutions and execution services to UK growth and mid-cap corporates and investment companies, underpinned by long-term client relationships.
We advise some of the world’s most ambitious and successful healthcare companies and are one of the most active advisers in the market. Our deep healthcare expertise has assisted clients to IPO, raise development capital and execute successful M&A transactions.
Our clients value our breadth of sector knowledge, track record and tailored, integrated service that is relationship led and outcome driven. Our dedicated healthcare team has extensive technical knowledge of the sector, which is leveraged to better serve our clients and guide investors.
Panmure Gordon provides independent advice, research, solutions and execution services to UK growth and mid-cap corporates and investment companies, underpinned by long-term client relationships.
We advise some of the world’s most ambitious and successful healthcare companies and are one of the most active advisers in the market. Our deep healthcare expertise has assisted clients to IPO, raise development capital and execute successful M&A transactions.
Our clients value our breadth of sector knowledge, track record and tailored, integrated service that is relationship led and outcome driven. Our dedicated healthcare team has extensive technical knowledge of the sector, which is leveraged to better serve our clients and guide investors.
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups. The group has three main divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth and Asset Management, and Merchant Banking.
Global Advisory provides expert advice to large and mid sized corporations, Private Equity, families and entrepreneurs, and Governments. Advisers design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for their clients, taking a long-term and independent view of the challenges they face.
The firm’s deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions it advises on, and its unrivalled network of 1,200 industry and financing specialists in over 40 countries provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals.
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups. The group has three main divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth and Asset Management, and Merchant Banking.
Global Advisory provides expert advice to large and mid sized corporations, Private Equity, families and entrepreneurs, and Governments. Advisers design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for their clients, taking a long-term and independent view of the challenges they face.
The firm’s deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions it advises on, and its unrivalled network of 1,200 industry and financing specialists in over 40 countries provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals.
William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.Corporate
Creative
Communications
Design Portfolio is a group of strategic advisors, creative thinkers and compelling storytellers. Based in London and Leeds, we work with companies big and small to craft engaging and impactful communications. We combine strategy with creativity to bring stories to life through:
- Digital
- Reporting
- Sustainability
- Presentations
- Video
- Brand
Find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
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Corporate
Creative
Communications
Design Portfolio is a group of strategic advisors, creative thinkers and compelling storytellers. Based in London and Leeds, we work with companies big and small to craft engaging and impactful communications. We combine strategy with creativity to bring stories to life through:
- Digital
- Reporting
- Sustainability
- Presentations
- Video
- Brand
Find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
Awards
the period under review is between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2022
nominations are open
or click on each award to view more information
tech deal of the year award
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tech deal of the year award
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criteria
The winner of this award will have completed a significant commercial or corporate transaction during the period under review, which could include licensing, partnering, collaboration fundraising, IPO or acquisition of a company or IP. The deal would be significant in scope and transformational in nature and would have added significantly to the company or organisation’s prospects in the short, medium and long term.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- AVEVA Group plc
- Cazoo Ltd
- Darktrace plc
- IMImobile plc
- Wave Optics Ltd
- Wise plc
tech journalist of the year award
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tech journalist of the year award
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criteria
This award is given to recognise incisive, accurate, regular and readable commentary, in what is clearly a specialist subject. In-depth knowledge of the whole of the UK tech ecosystem and being a recognised advocate for the sector is key.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times
- Mike Butcher/TechCrunch
- Sabah Meddings/The Sunday Times
- Jamie Nimmo/The Sunday Times
- James Titcomb/The Telegraph
- Isabel Woodford/Sifted
tech growth business of the year award
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tech growth business of the year award
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criteria
The winner will be able to demonstrate organic compound annual revenue growth greater than 10% over the last three years and be profitable with a minimum revenue of £5m for the last accounting period. The Voting Panel will use qualitative as well as quantitative measures in determining the winner – and so will be looking for a company that has a quality management team, excellent financial performance and unique IP, or a great technology platform at the heart of the business, all of which are driving growth.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
last year's shorlist
- Dianomi plc
- dotdigital Group plc
- Exclaimer Ltd
- GB Group plc
- Tripledot Studios Ltd
tech for good award
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tech for good award
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criteria
Today’s customers expect businesses to deliver positive social and environmental outcomes as well as commercial value. The purpose of this award is to recognise non-financial contributions to society through the use of technology. The winner of this award will be a company that has harnessed the power of technology to deliver beneficial social, cultural and/or environmental outcomes. It could be the foundation of the entire ethos of the company or a specific initiative that is generating positive results in the community.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- Babylon Healthcare Services
- BBC Bitesize
- Kooth plc
- Navenio Ltd
- Raspberry Pi Foundation
- The ZOE COVID Symptom Study (ZOE Global Ltd)
tech investor award
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tech investor award
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criteria
This award recognises an individual or an organisation that truly understands tech and has demonstrated an ability to identify new and existing commercial opportunities across the sector. Their commitment and passion for the industry will be underlined by the investment decisions they have made, which will have led to strong commercial and profitable outcomes. They will understand value creation and possess a long term vision to help businesses grow, and will be able to demonstrate proven results, analytical skills, specialisation and deep understanding of the tech sector. This award is open to every individual or organisation that invests in the sector, be they angel investors, fund management groups, Private Equity, IP commercialisation organisations etc.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- Draper Esprit
- ECI Partners
- Hg
- Index Ventures
- IQ Capital
- Vitruvian Partners
best use of tech in the digital economy award
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best use of tech in the digital economy award
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criteria
The winner of this award will be a company that has harnessed the power of digital and disruptive technologies, including AI, IoT, robotics and blockchain to build or transform business models. It could be an established business that is using these new technologies to engage more effectively with its customers, or it could be a newer business that could only successfully exist and grow in the digital age. Engagement, connectivity and interactivity with its customers will be key.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- Fetchmyorder.com
- Hopin
- Huma Therapeutics
- Moonpig Group plc
- Tractable Ltd
- Wave Optics Ltd
tech innovation of the year award
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tech innovation of the year award
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criteria
Innovation is at the very heart of the tech industry. This award is given to recognise those driving technological change and disrupting the status quo across all industries. The winner could be a start-up who has yet to commercialise the technology. Entrants should have developed the technology in house, added exceptional value, own the IP and demonstrate how it is redefining the industry, consumers or clients.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- Doctor Care Anywhere
- Exscientia
- Geeks Ltd
- Graphcore
- IRIS Software Group Ltd
- Quanta Dialysis Technologies Ltd
tech businesswoman of the year award
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tech businesswoman of the year award
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criteria
The winner of this award will be a strong role model for other women in the industry and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, CIOs and CTOs. She might be a leader of a tech company or technology function but plays a key role in championing technology and technological change within business. Her drive, energy and commitment will have been instrumental in developing new technologies or contributing to the company’s success.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
Kelsey Lynn-Skinner/IP Group plc
last year's shortlist
- Sujata Bhatia/Monzo Bank Ltd
- Claire Davenport/ Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd
- Hannah Dawson/Futrli Ltd
- Poppy Gustafsson/ Darktrace plc
- Martina King/Featurespace Ltd
- Kelsey Lynn-Skinner/ IP Group plc
tech CEO of the year award
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tech CEO of the year award
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criteria
The winner will have a clear passion for the tech industry, be an inspirational role model, determined and motivated with a strong vision and flair. The winner will provide that vital ingredient that has helped with the company’s success, inspire everyone around them and will be a prominent figure in the industry.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
Poppy Gustafsson/Darktrace plc
last year's shortlist
- Joanna Arnold/Access Intelligence plc
- John Cotterell/ Endava plc
- Aron Gelbard/Bloom & Wild Ltd
- Poppy Gustafsson/Darktrace plc
- David Hayes/Wave Optics Ltd
- Jay Patel/ IMImobile plc
- Matthew Scullion/Matillion Ltd
tech company of the year award
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tech company of the year award
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criteria
Tech companies are, of course, noted for their technological achievements, but the tech company of the year will have harnessed those achievements and produced sound commercial and financial success. The tech company of the year will be a fully accountable, well-managed business that has already gained recognition from analysts and investors, but will also have outstanding long‑term growth potential, with a sound strategy in place to ensure successful delivery of its commercial advantages and build shareholder value.
Nominees in this category will be asked to complete a submission form after nomination. The form requests key financial information and some KPIs.
last year's winner
last year's shortlist
- checkout.com
- Darktrace plc
- Endava plc
- Ideagen plc
- IRIS Software Group Ltd
- Wise plc
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Voting panel
The Voting Panel will meet to discuss this year's nominations on Thursday 22 September 2022.
Members of the full 2022 Voting Panel will be announced on this page in due course.
Click below to see judges from past events.
the 2019 voting panel

The event
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities sometimes become available including sponsorship of an individual award, sponsorship of the official drinks reception or sponsorship of the menu. Sponsorship opportunities are, by their very nature, limited. Costs and availability on request.
Hosting a table
Reservations will be available for tables of ten people. Numbers are strictly limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Advertising
Advertising in the brochure is welcomed and enables your key messages to reach a highly targeted audience. The event brochure is available on the night and contains details of the names of all attendees, in alphabetical and table order. Thus it is widely used as a corporate finance reference guide for up to a year after the event.
Bespoke sponsorship opportunities
We offer a range of bespoke sponsorship packages, tailor made to suit your marketing objectives and budget. Further information on request.
Enquiries
For all enquiries relating to the UK tech awards, please do get in touch with jo.thomas@ford-sinclair.co.uk.
Key details
On the night
Date
Wednesday 2 November 2022
Venue
Park Plaza Hotel
Westminster Bridge
London SE1 7UT
Start time
6.15 p.m. – Drinks reception
7.30 p.m. – Dinner
1.00 a.m. – Carriages
Dress code
Black tie
Charity collection
A charity collection will be taken up during the course of the evening. Further details to follow.
supported charities
Getting there
By public transport
Tube stations:
Westminster or Lambeth North (seven-minute walk to venue)
Circle, District and Jubilee lines (Westminster only)
Bakerloo line (Lambeth North only)
Rail station:
Waterloo (seven-minute walk)
By road
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT
Sat nav: SE1 7UT
The venue is in a Congestion Charge zone.
There is limited car parking facilities on site at Park Plaza.
24-hour public parking is available at:
Britannia car park, SE1 7EL
Waterloo car park, SE1 7NN
Accommodation
Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge
Exclusive rates for bedrooms may be available for guests attending the event and further information will be available in due course.
Location
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Charity
A charity collection was held at the UK tech awards 2021 in respect of two charities: bccs and YoungMinds. PwC and Ford Sinclair would like to thank all concerned for their generosity. The total amount raised which was split equally between these two charities was:
£8,231

bccs provides highly professional and well‑supported Social Workers and Counsellors to help children and young people who are in need.
bccs works in the East End of London and Essex with children, young people and their families and schools to help them overcome emotional difficulties, behavioural problems and their root causes. The prime focus of the work is to provide an early intervention service to enable them to address difficulties that may be impeding their educational, social and emotional development.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. They exist so that young people have the strongest possible voice in improving their mental health. YoungMinds strive to make sure everything, from Government policy to practice in schools and services, is driven by young people’s experiences and aspirations.
YoungMinds support parents to help their children through difficult times, they equip professionals to provide the best possible support to the young people that they work with, and empower young people to change their world.
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