As the largest country in the United Kingdom, England is home to some of the most famous domestic technology startups and is a key location for many international companies, too. The region is the second largest technology hub, after the United States, with some 100,000 companies and companies that thrive in software development, AI and cybersecurity. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest technology companies in England to know.
BAE Systems is a multinational defense technology company based in Farnborough. BAE Systems has a long track record of developing ground-to-air combat systems, but has moved into technology by developing FPGA chips and artificial intelligence software. The company employs more than 90,000 people, almost half of whom are in the United Kingdom.
Deliveroo is the Uber Eats of England. With this app, people can order food from various restaurants and have it delivered to their home or office. In addition, users can register as drivers to earn more money. Deliveroo has thousands of users who help maintain and improve its platform.
IBM is a leading software company and developer of the AI ​​industry. The company maintains several offices in England and provides automation and IT software for clients across almost all industries. It recently added AI products, helping companies train large-scale linguistic models, or LLMs, with internal data and transfer chatbots.
Headquartered in Berkshire, Vodafone provides telecommunications services across Europe and Africa. Its services integrate everything from everyday consumer technology, such as smartphones and computers, to security infrastructure through its advanced 5G technology.
Endava employs more than 11,000 people who help deliver custom technology solutions to its customers. In addition to research, the company provides data and AI expertise to clients across a variety of sectors, including military, healthcare and finance.
Arm designs semiconductors and accompanying software; it works with big companies like Apple, NVIDIA and Samsung. Although the company does not manufacture its own chips, it provides in-house specifications and technologies necessary to help other companies create high-quality hardware. In return, companies pay licensing fees and royalties for using the technology.
Ocado Group develops automation technology for the food industry. Ocado Smart Platform is a complete solution that uses robotics, AI and automation software for e-commerce fulfillment. Ocado Group also provides retailers with e-commerce tools that help customers customize their digital storefronts.
Revolut is a popular neobank that offers personal and business financial solutions. Its banking platform offers checking accounts, crypto exchanges and currency exchanges in 140 countries. Revolut was founded in 2015 and reached 45 million users before gaining UK regulatory banking authority in 2024.
Microsoft is a technology giant and one of the most valuable companies based on market capitalization. Since its foundation, this company has been famous for its operating systems and, later, its Office suite. Recently, the company has invested heavily in AI development through a partnership with the creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI. With the investment, artificial intelligence is Microsoft’s main focus as it expands its manufacturing process and opens an AI headquarters in London.
Sage develops enterprise software and embedded AI applications. For example, its Safe Intacct platform provides cloud accountability and payment solutions. The platform uses artificial intelligence to identify financial problems and automate time-consuming processes. Sage reports that it employs more than 11,000 people.
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