Universal Partners has been named in the Startups 100 List 2021, the UK’s longest-running index of disruptive new startups. 2021 list reflective of post-pandemic world with at-home care service, digital wills and petcare app all in top ten. Startups on this year’s list have raised over £951 million in finance and over £696 million in revenue
Recognising Innovation and Growth in UK Startups
Startups.co.uk, the UK’s leading site for entrepreneurs, runs the Startups 100—a list that showcases high-potential new businesses. Each year, the index highlights companies with strong financials, innovation, economic impact, and room to scale. Past entries include Revolut, Deliveroo, HelloFresh, and Bulb.
Universal Partners FX Makes the List Again
Universal Partners FX joins the Startups 100 for the second year in a row, proof of consistent performance and growth. They’ve helped businesses manage foreign exchange risk during one of the most challenging economic periods in recent history. Unlike banks and many FX brokers, they offer tailored strategies based on each client’s unique business needs. This customised approach helped clients absorb massive financial shocks caused by the pandemic and avoid further losses from FX volatility. Universal Partners responded with record-breaking growth, cementing their status as a market disruptor, not just a startup.
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UK Startups Show Resilience and Innovation
Managing Editor of Startups.co.uk, Richard Parris, comments: “After a particularly difficult year for businesses we are happier than ever to celebrate UK success stories. Every year the Startups 100 shows how UK businesses are responding to the issues, concerns and trends of the time. Entrepreneurs solve problems – whether that is the home care crisis being tackled by businesses like Cera and Birdie, diversity in hiring being challenged by Multiverse or the recent pet boom being capitalised on by Vet AI – you can see UK businesses innovating to meet the challenges of the time – and being very successful whilst doing it!”
About the Startups 100 Index
Entering the Startups 100 is completely free. Established in 2008, the Startups 100 index identifies privately-owned UK companies launched in the last 5 years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact and the ability to scale.
As the longest running index of its kind, the prestigious Startups 100 is industry-renowned for uncovering businesses that will go on to become major brands, and even household names. It boasts alumni companies including Revolut, eve Sleep, HelloFresh, Purplebricks, LendInvest, Deliveroo, Bulb, and many more acclaimed businesses.


