The UK’s longest running index of disruptive new startups, the Startups 100, has released its 2021 lineup and named Virti – the Bristol-based virtual and augmented reality training platform – number 5 on the list.
It’s not the first time Virti has been recognised for its awesome work – with being named as a TIME Best Invention of 2020, raising $10m & being nominated for two awards – Best Use of VR & Founder of the Year – at this year’s SPARKies… it’s been quite the year for the team
Run by the UK’s most established website for entrepreneurs, Startups.co.uk, the Startups 100 offers a showcase of new businesses that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact, and the ability to scale. The list has previously identified brands including Revolut, Deliveroo, HelloFresh and Bulb.
Startups on this year’s list have raised over 951 million in finance and over 696 million in revenue.
Other Bristol-based startups on this year’s list include Tumelo (#72), an impact-focused financial technology firm, and Kinherit Ltd. (#96), re-imagining everything to do with death planning and bringing Will-writing into the 21st century.
Check out the South West startups that made the list:
5. Virti
Virti is using virtual and augmented reality to allow professionals in healthcare and Fortune 500 companies to learn and train for infrequent, high-risk, high-pressure scenarios. Its education analytics software then enables video analysis and CGI training simulations in order “to treat employees like high-performance athletes”. Claiming to improve knowledge retention by 230% and decision-making speed by 17%, Virti is already used internationally by large healthcare providers and has early customers in oil and gas, aviation, and corporate training.
72. Tumelo
Tumelo is an impact-focused financial technology firm based in Bristol. You can find out more about Tumelo and its expansion journey here.
94. SEIKK
SEIKK is a guide, clubhouse and online department store for active gentlemen rolled into one, underpinned by bespoke technology. The men’s lifestyle platform covers every topic you can think of from travel and adventure to sport and automotive history, with health, wellness, and grooming ideas thrown in along the way. SEIKK already has 5000+ products and 300+ brands in the magazine and product catalogue, giving consumers the best of both worlds.
96. Kinherit Ltd
Kinherit has completely re-imagined everything to do with death planning – dragging Will-writing out of the 19th century and straight into the 21st. Its qualified specialists give customers access to specialist-quality Wills&Trusts, but they also get help putting in place effective planning to protect their assets from being missed, and personalised handover support for their families on death.
