About
With a dynamic career spanning over a decade, Lily is the Co-Founder of BlackCat Content and a professional writer. At Beauhurst, she drives the creative and analytical writing initiatives, producing compelling content that captivates and informs. Before Beauhurst, she worked as an SEO Content Writer, where she honed her skills in optimising content for search engines. Adding to her repertoire, Lily holds an MA and BA in Creative Writing, blending her passion for creativity with a keen analytical mind.
Articles

13 August 2026 · Lily Ruaah
The Fastest-Growing Companies in Wales | 2026
Meet Wales's fastest-growing companies of 2026, ranked by sales growth, plus the data behind the nation's high-growth economy.

5 August 2026 · Lily Ruaah
The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026
The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026 Earlier this year, we looked at England’s fastest-growing companies, the first part of our deep-dives into the nations of the UK. This series helps you uncover the key insights and trends behind both market leaders and hidden gems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For example, you’ll … The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026

23 July 2026 · Lily Ruaah
How to Find Companies when SIC Codes are Too Broad
How to Find Companies when SIC Codes are Too Broad Table of contents If you’ve ever tried to build a target list using SIC (Standard

20 July 2026 · Lily Ruaah
The UK’s Coast isn’t Declining
The UK’s Coast isn’t Declining Table of contents The public perception about coastal Britain has stayed the same for years. Boarded-up high streets. Ageing populations.

15 July 2026 · Lily Ruaah
The Fastest-Growing Companies in England | 2026
The Fastest-Growing Companies in England | 2026 Table of contents In the first part of our updated series, we’re looking at England’s fastest-growing companies. When you Google “what is England famous for?”, a number of things come up. Pubs, Stonehenge, the royal family, the NHS, even rain. But despite its small geographical size, England is … The Fastest-Growing Companies in England | 2026

3 July 2026 · Lily Ruaah
How to Do a Company Turnover Check on UK Businesses
With our verified database of UK businesses, you can have every UK company’s turnover, financial information, and business history at your fingertips.

26 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Top 25 Social Shopping Companies in the UK | 2026
Top 25 UK social shopping companies ranked by equity raised. See funding trends, regions, and the resale and live-commerce leaders.

26 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Top 100 Digital Security Companies in the UK | 2026
Top 100 UK digital security companies ranked by equity raised. See funding trends, regions, and the cyber, identity, and fraud leaders.

25 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Do Government-Backed Startups Outperform Private Companies?
Do Government-Backed Startups Outperform Private Companies? Government-backed startups don’t consistently outperform their privately funded peers on traditional metrics. Beauhurst data suggests public funding plays a different role entirely. Table of contents Government support has long been a cornerstone of how the UK finances early-stage, research-intensive businesses. Every year, public bodies deploy hundreds of millions of … Do Government-Backed Startups Outperform Private Companies?

25 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Top 100 Blockchain Companies in 2026
Explore the top 100 UK blockchain companies in 2026, ranked by funding, with investment trends and sector insights.

25 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Top 25 Event Tech Companies in the UK | 2026
Top UK Event Tech companies ranked by equity raised, growth signals, and market activity. Explore the firms shaping the future of events.

25 June 2026 · Lily Ruaah
Top 25 Precision Agriculture Companies in the UK
Top 25 Precision Agriculture Companies in the UK | 2026 UK precision agriculture companies raised £21.8m across 15 deals in 2022 — the sector’s all-time