Idea London | UK’s Premier Startup Intelligence Platform – Building on 12 Years of Legacy

UK’s Premier Startup Intelligence Platform

Building on 12 years of startup incubation legacy with Cisco, UCL Engineering, and EDF Energy. We’ve helped launch 50+ tech startups that collectively raised £40+ million, including Hyperglance, Cybertonica, Exabeam, and Metaview.

70
Total Investments
£340M+
Raised by Alumni
50+
Startups Launched
Idea London Legacy - Cisco UCL Engineering EDF Energy Partnership

Our Legacy in London’s Tech Ecosystem

From 2012-2019, Idea London operated as one of London’s most successful startup incubators, backed by three powerhouse organisations and launched with a high-profile event attended by David Cameron.

2013
Founded

Established as innovation centre in Shoreditch

2012-2019
Active Years

Seven years of successful startup incubation

Wilson Street
Location

Heart of Shoreditch tech district

Corporate Partnership Excellence

Our unique partnership model brought together three industry leaders: Cisco’s global technology expertise, UCL Engineering’s academic excellence, and EDF Energy’s sector knowledge. This combination created an unparalleled environment for startup success.

Cisco technology mentorship and resources
UCL Engineering academic partnerships
EDF Energy sector expertise and market access
EDF Energy Startup Accelerator Programme

Alumni Success Stories

Our alumni companies have gone on to achieve remarkable success, collectively raising over £340 million and establishing themselves as leaders in their respective sectors.

Hyperglance

Cloud infrastructure visualization platform

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Cybertonica

AI-powered cybersecurity solutions

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Exabeam

Security analytics and SIEM platform

Success Story →

Metaview

AI-powered interview intelligence

Growth Analysis →

Today’s Intelligence Platform

Leveraging our deep ecosystem knowledge and extensive alumni network, we now provide the UK’s most comprehensive startup intelligence platform for investors, corporates, and entrepreneurs.

Comprehensive Database

Access detailed profiles of UK startups, including funding history, team information, and growth metrics.

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Market Analytics

Real-time insights into funding trends, valuation data, and market opportunities across sectors.

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Investor Network

Connect with active angel investors, VCs, and accelerators in the UK ecosystem.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team combines deep startup ecosystem knowledge with technical expertise, bringing together decades of experience in building and scaling technology companies.

Sarah Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

12+ years in UK startup ecosystem

Raj Krishnan

Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

14+ years building scalable platforms

Amelia Brooks

Head of Research & Analytics

10+ years in startup ecosystem research

Marcus Thompson

Head of Business Development

Extensive UK startup network

Ready to Explore the UK Startup Ecosystem?

Join thousands of investors, corporates, and entrepreneurs who rely on our intelligence platform to make informed decisions about the British tech landscape.

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