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Hippo Digital is a digital consultancy firm based in Leeds, England, specializing in a range of services aimed at public sector organizations. The company focuses on infrastructure design, product strategy, and agile transformation, helping clients navigate complex business and policy challenges. Hippo Digital provides strategic consultancy, performance management, and service delivery, employing an evidence-based approach to service design. Their expertise extends to engineering digital products and ensuring a fully digital value chain throughout project execution. By leveraging open-source services, Hippo Digital aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its clients' operations.

Kloudfuse is a unified observability platform that integrates with over 700 diverse infrastructures, cloud services, and applications. Its open architecture seamlessly connects with existing agents, eliminating the need for additional instrumentation. By harnessing AI and ML, Kloudfuse provides real-time anomaly detection and consolidates metrics, logs, traces, real user monitoring, continuous profiling, and more into a unified observability data lake. Deployed within your VPC, Kloudfuse ensures scalability, cost-efficiency, and top-tier security. Trusted by leading organizations like GE Healthcare, Tata, and Workday, Kloudfuse effortlessly integrates with your existing systems. Learn more at www.kloudfuse.com.

TestingCo is a independent software testing platform. TestingCo offers complete software testing and quality engineering solutions to its long-term, blue-chip clients and their mission-critical systems.

International Flavors & Fragrances' Microbial Control Business specializes in providing antimicrobial active ingredients and formulations designed for material protection, preservatives, and disinfectants. The division serves various sectors, including personal care, household products, industrial water treatment, and paints and coatings. By offering these essential products, the Microbial Control Business plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety and longevity of consumer goods and industrial applications, ensuring effective microbial protection across diverse markets.

H&MV Engineering is a prominent company in the electric power transmission sector, established in 1997. It specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage transmission and distribution systems, particularly substations up to 400kV. With a strong presence in Europe and Asia, H&MV Engineering is expanding its services globally, leveraging its extensive expertise across various sectors, including transmission and distribution, renewable energy, data centers, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The company is committed to sustainability, helping clients improve their environmental practices and reduce their carbon footprints through innovative engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for energy projects.

Xeinadin Group is an accountancy and business advisory firm that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services, including cloud accounting, corporate finance, auditing, and payroll. The company focuses on delivering data-driven business advice and tailored outsourcing solutions, leveraging innovative technology to meet the specific needs of its clients. With a team of experienced professionals, Xeinadin Group aims to assist businesses in achieving their goals through effective consultancy and support.

Gü Puds is a producer and seller of chocolate puddings.

Meadow Foods, founded in 1992, is the UK's largest independently owned dairy group and a key supplier of milk-based dairy ingredients to the food industry. The company processes over 500 million litres of milk annually, sourcing it from more than 550 farmer suppliers across the North of England, the Midlands, and North & West Wales. Meadow Foods specializes in a range of dairy products, including butter, butter oil, creams, cultured dairy items, and chocolate crumb products. Additionally, the company offers plant-based alternatives, catering to the needs of packaged food companies by providing innovative ingredients that help clients enhance their finished products.

Dennis Publishing is one of the leading independently owned media companies in the UK. As the 6th largest consumer magazine publisher, Dennis has transformed its business from its traditional print publishing roots to a true multi-platform, award-winning media company, with a group turnover of over £100m. Founded in 1974, the group consists of a number of operating companies in the UK and USA. In 2014 alone, Dennis Publishing was recognised as Digital Publisher of the Year by both the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Professional Publishers Association (PPA) as well as Best Media Owner at the PPA New Talent Awards. The company’s portfolio of over 30 brands, covering a wide range of specialist subjects including Fitness, Technology, Current Affairs, Lifestyle and Automotive, reaches over 40million unique users and sells over 2million magazines every month. Dennis Publishing brands include The Week, Auto Express, Carbuyer.co.uk, evo, Men’s Fitness, Mental Floss, Cyclist, Viz, PC Pro, expertreviews.co.uk, and The Week and Mental Floss in the US. Dennis Publishing is run for the benefit of the Heart of England Forest Charity. For more information go to www.heartofenglandforest.com

CEB Talent Assessment is a global provider of talent assessment solutions, specializing in science-based assessment tools, benchmark data, and predictive technologies. The company, which was formerly known as SHL Group Limited, was founded in 1977 and rebranded in April 2017. CEB Talent Assessment offers consultancy services aimed at helping organizations effectively assess, select, and develop the right individuals for specific roles, ultimately driving business results. The company is headquartered in Thames Ditton, United Kingdom, and is recognized for its commitment to delivering best-in-class products and services in the talent assessment sector.

Bullit Group is a UK-based company that provides go to market solutions for global brands looking to extend into mobile or audio products. Its channel partners and customers include global cellular distributors and telecoms carriers, who sell the company’s products to end users in 32 countries. It is the worldwide licensee of Caterpillar Inc. for mobile devices and accessories and the licensed manufacturer of JCB mobile devices. Another brand in the portfolio is Ted Baker (audio products). Bullitt operates globally and employs 30 people, with offices in Shenzhen in China, and the US.

Evergreen Garden Care is a prominent manufacturer of garden care products, primarily serving markets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company specializes in producing high-quality horticultural items designed to assist consumers in cultivating their own green spaces. Its product range includes fertilizers, plant care solutions, and various seeds for lawns and gardens. By offering these essential gardening tools, Evergreen Garden Care aims to enrich the gardening experience and support individuals in creating personal green oases amidst the fast pace of modern life.

Enva Group is a company specializing in waste management, recycling, and resource recovery services. It operates within the industrial, commercial, construction, and public sectors, addressing both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The company focuses on recovering raw materials from challenging waste streams, facilitating the production of sustainable and economically viable new products. By enabling clients to reduce environmental pollution and repurpose previously discarded materials, Enva Group plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability and resource efficiency.

The Leisure Pass Group is a sightseeing and tourism technology specialist, which develops and manages city passes in some of the world’s top destinations. An award-winning company, the aim of the group is to offer international city visitors the best sightseeing product on the market, saving them time and money.

ENRA Group Berhad, formerly Perduren (M) Berhad, is engaged in property investment, property development, investment holding activities.

Racing Post.com, the online home of the UK's No.1 horse racing daily. Racing Post, the market-leading publisher of racing and betting information both on and offline in the UK.

Wowcher Limited is an online shopping platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing discount deals across various sectors, including restaurants, travel, fashion, beauty, electronics, and home products. Established in 2001, Wowcher operates primarily in the UK and Ireland, utilizing group-buying strategies to secure significant discounts from merchants. The company markets these deals through email, its website, and mobile platforms, reaching a broad subscriber base. In addition to deals, Wowcher offers cashback incentives on numerous products and services, encompassing categories such as health, entertainment, and finance. Formerly a subsidiary of Daily Mail and General Trust plc, Wowcher continues to be a prominent player in the online discount marketplace.

The BBI Group has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading diagnostic and healthcare organisations for over 25 years. Founded upon the success of the superior quality and performance of our gold reagents, our organisation has grown to incorporate 3 businesses delivering excellence in diagnostic assay development and manufacturing across a range of sectors, and the supply of consumer healthcare products.

PhotoBox is Europe's leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members.

Big Bus Tours is the operator of open-top sightseeing tours in the world, providing sightseeing tours in 18 cities across three continents.

Loch Lomond Scotch Whisky is an independent distiller and blender of some of the finest and rarest scotch whiskies in the world.

HSS Hire Group plc is a prominent tool and equipment hire company based in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, established in 1957. It specializes in providing a wide range of tools and equipment, including small tools, powered access, power generation, and heavy plant equipment, such as excavators and dumpers, primarily to construction firms, maintenance contractors, and other business sectors. HSS also offers comprehensive hire-related services, specialist training through 48 training centers, and an online training management system. The company operates an extensive network of over 250 locations, including supercenters, ensuring robust and well-maintained equipment is readily available. In addition to equipment hire, HSS provides managed equipment plans, a labor hire service, and financing options, while maintaining a commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. HSS Hire is recognized for its dedication to customer service and community involvement, holding multiple certifications for quality and safety.

Fintrax Group is one of the world's leading Tax Free Shopping, Dynamic Currency Conversion, Credit Card processing and point of sale technology companies, providing international shoppers, merchants, partner banks and acquirers with easy, fast and reliable services.

Immediate Media Co is the special interest content and platform company. We create compelling world-class content that inspires the passions of our highly engaged communities. And we deliver it wherever our consumers want it – in print, on mobile, on the free web, in events and on TV. Immediate is one of the UK’s biggest consumer media businesses, employing over 1,300 people, in London, Bristol, Redditch and Camberley.

Pattonair is the global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. They are proud to offer scale, expertise and flexibility in our global service offering, all tailored to your needs. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, Pattonair will provide supply chain management expertise to suit your requirements.

Quorn Foods specializes in producing a diverse range of meat-free frozen food products aimed at promoting vegetarian and vegan diets. The company's offerings include chicken-style nuggets, patties, cutlets, and recipe tenders, as well as beef-style alternatives such as burgers, mince, and meatballs. Additionally, Quorn provides turkey-style roasts and various other meat substitutes, ensuring that customers have access to healthy, sustainable food options. The company's commitment to meat alternatives supports a growing demand for plant-based diets, catering to consumers seeking nutritious and environmentally friendly meal choices.

Ambassador Theatre Group is a live-theatre company covering every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to ticketing platforms and producing shows. It operates close to 50 venues across Britain, the US, and Germany. Its portfolio includes historic West End theatres and venues across the UK in major cities such as Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and many more. In the US, it operates venues on Broadway, in Brooklyn, New Orleans, San Antonio, and Boston. In Europe, it operates theatres in Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Bochum.

Lowell Group is a credit management company headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, that specializes in debt recovery and financial services. It operates primarily across the UK, DACH, and Nordic regions, providing services such as debt recovery, data analytics, and customer insights. The company engages with clients to develop sustainable repayment plans and emphasizes ethical practices in debt management. Additionally, Lowell Group purchases consumer debts from various industries, including financial services, communications, home retail credit, and utilities, and collaborates with debtors to facilitate the recovery of those debts.

Dreams manufactures and retails beds and mattresses in the United Kingdom. It offers wooden, upholstered, divan, metal, TV, storage, ottoman, adjustable, sofa, memory foam, guest, bunk, latex, day, and cabin and desk beds, as well as divan bases. The company also provides open spring, pocket spring, advanced, combination, memory foam, gel, latex, rolled, zip and link, and natural mattresses; and upholstered, wooden, and metal headboards. In addition, it offers furniture, including room sets, wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside chests, dressing tables, mirrors, and stools; pillows, duvets, mattress protectors and toppers, and bed linens boutique products.

Radley designs and manufactures handbags, purses and other women’s accessories for UK and international markets. Radley currently has 33 stores and eight concessions in key UK cities and retail centers, alongside a presence in 33 John Lewis stores, 58 branches of House of Fraser and more than 200 other department stores and independent shops nationwide.

Cardsave is a company that specializes in providing card payment terminals and processing services for independent retailers. It offers a range of solutions, including desktop terminals for static card transactions and portable terminals designed for 'pay-at-table' experiences. By facilitating electronic acceptance and processing of credit and debit card payments, Cardsave supports businesses in enhancing their payment capabilities and improving customer service.

V.Group is a provider of maritime services to the commercial shipping, cruise, energy and defence industries.

Trainline is a prominent independent digital rail and coach travel platform that facilitates ticket sales for a wide range of train and coach companies globally. Operating in 24 countries, Trainline enables millions of travelers to search, book, and manage their journeys seamlessly through its website and mobile app. The platform offers access to tickets from 270 train companies and an increasing number of coach services, helping customers make over 125,000 journeys daily. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, Trainline provides comprehensive travel options and utilizes AI-driven technology to deliver personalized travel information and recommendations. The company's revenue is primarily generated from its UK Consumer segment, alongside its International Consumer and Trainline Solutions segments.

Group GTI is a provider of graduate career advice and recruitment services. Its sector-specific directory guides, related websites and national events provide students with graduate careers information and immediate vacancies.

Gorkana specializes in media intelligence and industry news for the public relations and communications sectors, as well as the journalist community. The company offers a comprehensive media database that serves as a vital resource for public relations agencies and journalists. Its product portfolio includes communication media databases, promotional planning tools, social media monitoring, information analysis, editing services, and survey creation solutions. Gorkana also conducts weekly media workshops and provides daily email updates, media requests, and forward features. Headquartered in New York, Gorkana is dedicated to enhancing communication strategies within the industry.

Trainline is a prominent independent digital rail and coach travel platform that facilitates ticket sales for a wide range of train and coach companies globally. Operating in 24 countries, Trainline enables millions of travelers to search, book, and manage their journeys seamlessly through its website and mobile app. The platform offers access to tickets from 270 train companies and an increasing number of coach services, helping customers make over 125,000 journeys daily. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, Trainline provides comprehensive travel options and utilizes AI-driven technology to deliver personalized travel information and recommendations. The company's revenue is primarily generated from its UK Consumer segment, alongside its International Consumer and Trainline Solutions segments.

TSL Education Ltd’s market-leading newspapers, magazines, websites and exhibitions cover the complete professional educational field, from early years through to higher education. TSL also publishes the leading international literary weekly, the Times Literary Supplement.