The Scaleup Index
A comprehensive analysis of
the UK’sscaleup companies.
Produced in partnership with the ScaleUp Institute.
What’s inside?
Geography
Which regions are seeing the highest concentrations of scaleups, and what do the regional clusters mean?
Sectors
From construction to food, from agriculture to engineering, we examine the sectors in which scaleups are flourishing
Investment
We pay special attention to equity investment, and explore its correlation with rapid scaleup growth.
Policy
What do these findings mean for businesses, investors, and policy-makers in the UK?
The key findings from this report
Visible scaleups
IUK grant funding
Scaling 2+ years
Female-led scaleups
Visible scaleups using equity
Scaling 3+ years
About the authors
henry whorwood
Henry leads Beauhurst’s research and consultancy, and is an expert on equity finance and high-growth business. He has worked on briefs for clients including Barclays, Syndicate Room, Innovate UK, Smith & Williamson and the British Business Bank. Henry regularly gives presentations on finance and market trends at events around the country. Henry studied Classics at the University of Oxford.
Ava scott
Ava is an expert data cruncher and business analyst in the Research & Consultancy team. She provides research and insights for multiple clients, including the Royal Academy of Engineering, Syndicate Room and Penningtons Manches. She holds a BA in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford.
Ella halmari
Ella is a visual design and data analysis specialist. She is an expert in data visualisation and content creation, playing a lead role in analysis and production of Beauhurst’s data-driven publications and brand communications. Ella holds a post-graduate diploma in Visual Communication from UAL and the IMC qualification from the CFA Society.
Where does the data come from?
All data featured comes from the Beauhurst platform, a searchable database of the UK’s fastest-growing startups and scaleups.
