These are the best start-up firms in Wales
The best start-up firms in Wales have been revealed. Some 29 firms, from a wide range of sectors, have been recognised at the 2024 Wales StartUp Awards.
As well as being recognised as the best in their sector, all the winners (see below) will now progress to the inaugural UK StartUp Awards which are being sponsored by Starling Bank.
Harriet Rees, chief information officer, at Starling Bank says: “Turning an idea into a successful business takes a lot of courage and dedication. Congratulations to all the companies on winning their categories in Wales and making it to this year’s UK national final. Start-ups need certainty to plan ahead. It’s great to see so many thrive, especially in these challenging economic times.”
In 2023, 29,000 new businesses were created in Wales and according to Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, creator of the awards, this demonstrates the growing importance of entrepreneurs to the Welsh economy. He is also excited that the awards are, yet again, recognising the best new firms in Wales and celebrating the amazing entrepreneurial talent from every corner of the nation.
He added: “Start-ups are the life of any economy and that is especially true here in Wales where new businesses are contributing to job creation, innovation, and prosperity across the whole of this entrepreneurial nation. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to read the stories of those Welsh founders who have spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch their own venture. All of the winners in Wales have demonstrated that they deserve to win their categories and I’m looking forward to having the ‘best of the best’ representing Wales and the Welsh entrepreneurial community at the UK final later this year”
The UK final will take place on September 12th at Ideas Fest - the festival for entrepreneurs, business leaders, disruptors, change-makers and decision-makers.
The winner of the 2024 Wales StartUp Awards are:
Business to Business StartUp of the Year - My Training Shop
Business, Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year - Evolution Safety Solutions
Construction & Building Services StartUp of the Year - Wellspring Homes
Consumer Products StartUp of the Year - Wales Perfumery
Consumer Services StartUp of the Year - Angladdau Enfys Funerals
Creative StartUp of the Year - Insidr
Digital StartUp of the Year - de Novo Solutions
Education & Training StartUp of the Year - Goggleminds
Equity-Backed StartUp of the Year - Darogan
Fashion & Beauty StartUp of the Year - SNOAP
Food & Drink StartUp of the Year - Bullion Rum
Global StartUp of the Year - Toca Vida Gin
Graduate StartUp of the Year - Validient
Green StartUp of the Year - FleetEV
Health & Wellbeing StartUp of the Year - Clear For Men
Hospitality & Events StartUp of the Year - Crafty Legs Events
Innovative StartUp of the Year - Nuvolt
Manufacturing & Engineering StartUp of the Year - Deploy Tech
Marketing, Advertising & PR StartUp of the Year - StudioLoop
Media & Entertainment StartUp of the Year - Black Swan Productions
Mobile & Emerging Technologies StartUp of the Year - ValArt
Professional Services StartUp of the Year - Remoo Mortgages
Retail & E-Commerce StartUp of the Year - Cardigan Bay Designs
Rising Star Award - Above.Beyond Finance
Rural StartUp of the Year - Firth Flock Flowers
Social Enterprise StartUp of the Year - Coalfield Flower Farm CIC
Startup for Good Award - Tired Mums Coffee
Tourism & Leisure StartUp - Lovetovisit.com
Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Lewis Turner, Young Professionals Group