Lloyds Banking Group

Caura is the payment platform for your car to manage parking, tolls, congestion charge, MOTs, vehicle tax, and insurance. Caura Protect is an FCA registered product with seven insurers, allowing drivers to purchase and manage motor insurance. Caura Maintain seamlessly manages MOTs and vehicle servicing.

Thought Machine is a Fintech company that builds cloud-native technology to revolutionize core banking. Its mission is to cure one of the banking industry's primary problems: its reliance on outdated IT infrastructure. Nearly every bank is stuck on a legacy IT platform, which cripples their ability to innovate and give their customers the type of service they deserve. The company provides a solution to this is Vault: a complete retail banking platform that is capable of being configured easily to suit the needs of any bank. They have built Vault from the ground up as a cloud-native, microservice API architecture platform. Thought Machine has a deep culture of engineering excellence, and they believe it is this which delivers a solution compelling enough to engender a seismic shift in the banking industry.

Bink develops a mobile application that links card payments to loyalty schemes. It allows consumers to register their debit or credit cards and link them to various loyalty schemes. They offer card linking through your app and website. Their payment-linked solution allows retailers to instantly recognize and reward customers when they shop, driving deeper insights and lasting connections.

Thought Machine is a Fintech company that builds cloud-native technology to revolutionize core banking. Its mission is to cure one of the banking industry's primary problems: its reliance on outdated IT infrastructure. Nearly every bank is stuck on a legacy IT platform, which cripples their ability to innovate and give their customers the type of service they deserve. The company provides a solution to this is Vault: a complete retail banking platform that is capable of being configured easily to suit the needs of any bank. They have built Vault from the ground up as a cloud-native, microservice API architecture platform. Thought Machine has a deep culture of engineering excellence, and they believe it is this which delivers a solution compelling enough to engender a seismic shift in the banking industry.

Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing, and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways, and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Embark Group is a full-scale retirement solutions provider committed to acquiring, holding, and developing for the long term, a range of financial services businesses in the UK and internationally. The company has considerable experience in developing businesses by providing access to the latest online technology and financial capital to help them grow.

Schuh Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates retail stores for casual and athletic footwear.

Thought Machine is a Fintech company that builds cloud-native technology to revolutionize core banking. Its mission is to cure one of the banking industry's primary problems: its reliance on outdated IT infrastructure. Nearly every bank is stuck on a legacy IT platform, which cripples their ability to innovate and give their customers the type of service they deserve. The company provides a solution to this is Vault: a complete retail banking platform that is capable of being configured easily to suit the needs of any bank. They have built Vault from the ground up as a cloud-native, microservice API architecture platform. Thought Machine has a deep culture of engineering excellence, and they believe it is this which delivers a solution compelling enough to engender a seismic shift in the banking industry.

Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing, and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways, and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Tesco - Mortgage Business is a privately held company that provides mortgage services.

CityFibre operates as an independent provider of fiber infrastructure in secondary cities. It develops a digital infrastructure that allows wholesale customers to offer broadband, ethernet, and 5G services to homes and businesses.

Thought Machine is a Fintech company that builds cloud-native technology to revolutionize core banking. Its mission is to cure one of the banking industry's primary problems: its reliance on outdated IT infrastructure. Nearly every bank is stuck on a legacy IT platform, which cripples their ability to innovate and give their customers the type of service they deserve. The company provides a solution to this is Vault: a complete retail banking platform that is capable of being configured easily to suit the needs of any bank. They have built Vault from the ground up as a cloud-native, microservice API architecture platform. Thought Machine has a deep culture of engineering excellence, and they believe it is this which delivers a solution compelling enough to engender a seismic shift in the banking industry.

MBNA is a bank holding company that issues personal credit cards. The company’s product portfolio includes online card services, mobile card services, mobile text services, and card applications. MBNA was founded in 1982 by a group of MNC Financial executives headed by Charles Cawley.

Welsh ICE has developed some genuinely innovative ways of nurturing start-up and early stage businesses and the Welsh Government is pleased to provide support, alongside the private and third sector, to new generation companies which create jobs

Xercise4Less is a budget gym chain, offering the largest and newest gym facilities for the lowest membership price! We began with a gym at Xscape in Castleford in January 2009, and have now opened 9 gyms, with Newcastle-under-Lyme being our most recent, which opened May 2013. 2013 has been exciting year for Xercise4Less and has seen a number of exciting developments for us. We have extensive expansion plans throughout the next three years, with the aim to open in excess of 100+ gyms throughout the UK. The Head Quarters for the Group is based in Leeds, which was opened in February 2012 and is one of the flagship sites for the brand, along with our Doncaster club. Very recently, we have signed a major deal with Tesco to create a number of in-store gyms at a number of locations throughout the UK. The first in-store club will take up the 32,000 sq ft mezzanine floor at Tesco's Durham Road store in Stockton-on-Tees and will be the first of a series nationwide. Our Stockton North club has now gone into Pre-Sale and will be opening late October.

Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-focused startup accelerators established in 2010 and headquartered in London, UK. It specializes in providing investment and mentorship to early-stage companies across various sectors, including digital health, fintech, foodtech, smart transportation, energy, and more. The accelerator runs numerous programs in cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Miami, and Cape Town, offering selected startups a comprehensive three-month development experience that includes funding, co-working space, and access to a vast network of over 400 investors. Each program is designed to address specific industry challenges and opportunities, facilitating connections with mentors, corporate partners, and potential customers. Startupbootcamp supports startups globally, emphasizing a mentorship-driven model that enhances their growth potential and market readiness.

Citylabs in Manchester is a new concept in high-specification flexible office and laboratory space, set right in the heart of Corridor Manchester, the city’s knowledge quarter.

GO Outdoors is a small company that set out on a big adventure more than 40 years ago. Sheffield's 'Camping & Caravanning Centre' first opened its doors in 1969, and soon became known simply as 'CCC' to locals. CCC quickly earned a strong reputation for excellent customer service and became a landmark within Yorkshire's outdoor community.

In 2002, the overuse of disposable plastics was becoming apparent and Father and Son, Sam and Barrie Turner spotted a gap in the market for reusable bags to minimise the plastic bag usage. Barrie had spent much time in India researching the Jute fabric and its production process, so this felt the obvious choice to help achieve their aim; sustainable, high quality bags made of a strong, ethically produced alternative.