Idea London Alumni Companies
Celebrating the remarkable success stories of over 50 startups that collectively raised £340M+ through our original incubator program. From 2012 to 2019, we helped transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses that continue to shape the global tech landscape.
Our Incubator Legacy by the Numbers
The Original Idea London Story
Founded in 2013 and operating from our iconic Wilson Street location in Shoreditch, Idea London became one of London’s most successful startup incubators. Our programme was uniquely positioned through strategic partnerships with industry giants Cisco, UCL Engineering, and EDF Energy, creating an unparalleled ecosystem for innovation.
The incubator’s high-profile launch, attended by then-Prime Minister David Cameron, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey that would help transform the London startup landscape. Sarah Mitchell, our current CEO, reflects on how this foundation continues to inform our intelligence platform today.
Through 2019, we maintained our position as a leading innovation centre, consistently producing companies that would go on to achieve significant scale and impact across multiple sectors including cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise software.
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Our Most Notable Alumni Companies
Hyperglance
Cloud visualisation and monitoring platform that revolutionised how enterprises manage complex cloud infrastructures.
View ProfileCybertonica
AI-powered fraud prevention platform that protects millions of transactions for financial institutions worldwide.
View JourneyExabeam
Security information and event management company that became a global leader in security analytics.
Success StoryMetaview
AI-powered interview assistant that transforms recruiting processes for leading companies globally.
Growth AnalysisStrategic Partnership Impact
Cisco Technology Access
Our partnership with Cisco provided startups with cutting-edge networking technology and enterprise connections that accelerated their growth trajectory.
UCL Engineering Expertise
Access to world-class research and engineering talent from UCL helped our startups solve complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
EDF Energy Innovation
Collaboration with EDF Energy opened doors to the energy sector, enabling startups to develop solutions for one of the world’s largest energy markets.
Measuring Alumni Success
Our alumni companies have achieved remarkable milestones across various metrics. According to research conducted by Amelia Brooks, our Head of Research & Analytics, the success rate of Idea London alumni significantly exceeds industry averages.
These metrics demonstrate the lasting impact of our comprehensive support programme and the strength of the ecosystem we helped create.
Alumni by Sector
From Incubator to Intelligence Platform
Today, we leverage the deep ecosystem knowledge and extensive alumni network built during our incubator years to provide the UK’s most comprehensive startup intelligence platform. Our unique heritage gives us unparalleled insights into what makes startups succeed.
Explore More Success Stories
Cisco Partner Startups
Discover companies that benefited from our Cisco partnership
UCL Engineering Startups
Academic spin-outs and research-based companies
Energy Tech Startups
Companies developing solutions for the energy sector
Exit Analysis
Comprehensive data on UK startup exits and acquisitions
Connect with Our Alumni Network
Interested in learning more about our alumni companies or connecting with founders from our network? Marcus Thompson, our Head of Business Development, can facilitate introductions and provide deeper insights into specific success stories.