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ÀϾÅÆ·²èCloud has revealed the UK’s top young tech talent on its ‘35 Tech Entrepreneurs Under 35′ list.Ìý

Nominations came flooding in from tech talent aged 17 to 35, with many already having started several businesses before they hit their 30th year.Ìý

Thanks to the incredible response to the call for nominations we were also able to create a second ‘ones to watch’ list for the young entrepreneurs that were still starting out on their journey but showed great potential.Ìý

The shortlists were based on entrepreneurial spark, a keen eye for business and the determination to push boundaries with technology.Ìý

The talent across both lists encompasses an impressive range of areas from FinTech to AI to property, with all displaying a resume that would make the most established business leaders envious.Ìý

Fresher fairy godmother Makaela Richardson launched her business FreeÌýTheÌýFresher while still at university. For £50 it ships seasonal packages to students with everything they need, from accommodation essentials to school supplies.Ìý

In just two years the company has over 70,000 members grossing over £2.4 million in revenue, with Richardson winning numerous young entrepreneur awards.Ìý

Phoebe Hugh is changing the way insurance works with Brolly.Ìý

Powered by AI, it helps people understand what insurance they need, finds the best policies and then helps manage them simply and easily.Ìý

Taking a step in the right direction is LaurenceÌýKemball-Cook’s Pavegen, a clean-tech company which uses floor tiles to convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into electricity and data.Ìý

Since launching in 2009 it has installed more than 200 projects in 30 countries and worked with the world’s most iconic companies, including Adidas and Coca-Cola.Ìý

Since 2013 Tara Flynn has driven Ratio’s annual turnover to £8.8m, helping over 27 million customers find suitable credit products.Ìý

Flynn’s efforts have been recognised through numerous awards, notably Ratio’s feature in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100.Ìý

Sean Brown’s eCommerce start-upÌýMercartoÌýallows anyone to launch an online store in minutes.Ìý

His previous venture Hatch, an influencer marketing platform, was brought in-house by social media marketing agency Social Chain.Ìý

Anderson, Mike (29) –ÌýPadoqÌý

Serial entrepreneur Mike Anderson’s first venture Jolly Goods was sold in 2017. He then started award-winning digital agency NothingÌýButÌýEpic, which now employs 10 staff and is on track to turn over £500,000Ìýin 2018. His latest ventureÌýPadoqÌýis a networking platform for communities launching in May 2018 following a £400,000 fundraising round.Ìý

Appleson, Jordan (23)Ìý–ÌýHark.ÌýÌý

JordanÌý´¡±è±è±ô±ð²õ´Ç²Ô’sÌýfirst role was head software architect at SEO agency Branded3 where he designed and built a market analysis platform, whichÌýwas a considerable factor towards the eventual sale of the company. He then moved on to start monitoring platform Hark.Ìýand has been running the growing business and gaining footholds in various industries since then.ÌýÌý

Asim, Muhammad (29)Ìý–ÌýMarqÌýMillionsÌýÌý

After being named ‘Youngest Successful ÀϾÅÆ·²è Entrepreneur’ by the Government of Pakistan in 2010, MuhammadÌýAsimÌýcame to the UK to launchÌýMarqÌýMillions at 22. TheÌýFinTechÌý³¦´Ç³¾±è²¹²Ô²â’sÌýflagship productÌýArroÌýMoney uses AI to helpÌýusers set up a bankÌýaccount in three minutes,Ìýin partnership with the likes of Barclays andÌýMastercard.ÌýÌý

Barrett, ChloeÌý(28)Ìý–ÌýDigiDentistryÌýEducational ResourcesÌý

With two start-ups to her name already,ÌýChloe Barrett created 3D dental learning toolÌýDigiDentistryÌýin 2016Ìý– off the back of that sheÌýwas selected to join the UK/India innovation mission showcasingÌýhow the softwareÌýis solving problems in the market.ÌýDigiDentistryÌýhas the potential to expand into the NHS, as well as education for other sectors.ÌýÌý

Barton, Ed (28)Ìý–ÌýCuriscopeÌýÌý

Forbes 30 under 30ÌýalumnusÌýEd Barton founded Curiscope in 2016 with a mission to provide extraordinary experiences for people to learn, discover and explore theÌýunexplorable. The company createdÌýVirtuali-Tee, a T-shirt which takes you on a guided tour inside the body using AR. ItÌýis one of the most viewed VR experiences on YouTube with over 28 million views.ÌýÌý

Bentley, Asa (30)Ìý–ÌýCreditLadderÌýÌý

Asa Bentley set upÌýCreditLadderÌýin 2016 to help tenants add rent to their credit history.  Working in partnership with Experian,Ìýhis companyÌýoffersÌýthe reading of on-time rental paymentsÌýto improve users’ credit. ItÌýhas featured on the likes of Money Saving Expert and Radio 4.ÌýÌý

Bishop, MirandaÌý(29)Ìý–ÌýTalking Social MediaÌýÌý

Social guruÌýMiranda Bishop founded social media training and consultancy firm Talking Social Media at 24. The company helps businessesÌýuse the power ofÌýsocial platforms to engage online communities and increase sales. SheÌýhasÌýalso co-founded a mentoring organisation for women in tech, digital and entrepreneurshipÌýcalledÌýRe:Program.ÌýÌý

Bridge, Oliver (29)Ìý–ÌýCornerstoneÌýÌý

Oliver Bridge launched his firstÌýeCommerceÌýbusiness biggerfeet.com when he was 15 before founding shaving subscription service Cornerstone at 24.ÌýSet upÌýwith a £5,000 loan, in four years it has grown into an award-winning business with a team of 30 and 170,000 customers.ÌýThe ³¦´Ç³¾±è²¹²Ô²â’sÌýrapid growth has been funded by £8 million investment.ÌýÌý

Brown, Sean (28)Ìý–ÌýMercatoÌý

Sean Brown’s eCommerce start-upÌýMercartoÌýallows anyone to launch an online store in minutes. His previous venture Hatch, an influencer marketing platform,Ìýwas brought in-house by social media marketing agency Social Chain. A former dive instructor and passionate marine conservationist, Sean also founded and directed Social Chain’s product innovation andÌýeCommerce division before leaving to launchÌýMercarto.Ìý

Budiselic, Marko (26) &ÌýTomicevic, Dominik (26)Ìý–ÌýMemgraphÌýÌý

MemgraphÌýCEO DominikÌýTomicevicÌýis the Bill Gates’ Imagine Cup winner for 2011,Ìýhaving developed game-changing technologies using data-processing. CTO MarkoÌýBudiselicÌýis an expert in graph databases who createdÌýdatabase technologyÌýtoÌýpower a cutting-edge recommendation platform at a multinational media company.Ìý

Coley, Sam (25) & Pearce, Steve (26)Ìý–ÌýTickXÌý

Described as ‘Uber for events’, Sam Coley and Steve Pearce foundedÌýevents priceÌýcomparison siteÌýTickXÌýwith £750,000 raised off their own back after turning down three offers from the Dragons on Dragons’ Den. The company now plans to launch across Europe with a recent £3 million investment roundÌýand its AI-poweredÌýchatbot.Ìý

Corrigan, BenÌý(26);ÌýPlein, JonnyÌý(26)Ìý&ÌýSimha,ÌýVikramÌý(33)Ìý–ÌýPouchÌýÌý

Pouch’s three co-founders Ben Corrigan, JonnyÌýPleinÌýandÌýVikramÌýSimhaÌýstarted the money-saving platform to make voucher codes easier to redeem. Since then they have won the Mass Challenge Accelerator, received five offers on Dragons Den and raisedÌýmore thanÌý£340,000.ÌýÌý

Davis, Louis-JamesÌý(29)Ìý–ÌýVST EnterprisesÌý

Louis-James Davis’ technological innovation and business leadership was commended when he was named Made in Manchester’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2018. Alongside setting up his business VST Enterprises he is a dedicated philanthropist and ambassador. From his work to rebuild the Zimbabwean economy,ÌýDavis has also recently been honoured as Science and Technology Ambassador for Zimbabwe.ÌýÌý

Edson, ChrisÌý(30)Ìýand Gibbs, MikeÌý(29)Ìý–ÌýOurPathÌýÌý

Chris Edson and Mike Gibbs createdÌýOurPathÌýto help people manage and prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes. Their three-month online programme uses cognitive behavioural therapyÌýalongside connectedÌýtech to help users build healthier habits. The founders believe their platform could save the NHS half a billion pounds in the next ten years.ÌýÌý

Flynn, TaraÌý(32)Ìý–ÌýRatioÌýÌý

Since 2013 Tara Flynn has driven Ratio’s annual turnover to £8.8m, helping over 27 million customers find suitable credit products. Flynn’s efforts have been recognised through numerous awards, notably Ratio’s feature in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100. This year she has also been shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year in the Credit Strategy Women in Credit Awards.ÌýÌý

Grimes, DavidÌý(35)Ìý–ÌýSortedÌýÌý

Since he started delivery tech company Sorted from his parents’ kitchen table back in 2010, David Grimes’ obsession with cutting-edge tech has been the driving force behind the Group’s rapid growth and innovation. He’s won numerous tech, business and entrepreneurship awards, includingÌýbeing named among theÌýTop 100 fastest growing technology companies at the Northern Tech AwardsÌýinÌý2017.Ìý

Guerra, Natasha (30)Ìý–ÌýRunway EastÌýÌý

In founding co-working and private offices company Runway East,ÌýNatasha Guerra has created space for thousands of tech start-ups to grow and thrive across three locations in London. She is also currently board director for ICEÌý(the International Conclave of Entrepreneurs)Ìýand a pledger for Founders Pledge.ÌýÌý

Gupta, James (26)Ìý–ÌýSynapÌýÌý

Founded when Gupta was just 23,ÌýSynapÌýcombines neuroscience research and AI to help people learn more in less time. Gupta also advises on several healthcare and education start-ups and received the prestigious ‘Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Award’ for his first companyÌýJumpIn, which was acquired by Addison Lee in 2013 for £180,000.Ìý

Hugh, Phoebe (28)Ìý–ÌýBrollyÌý

Phoebe Hugh is changing the way insurance works with Brolly. Powered by AI, it helps people understand what insurance they need, finds theÌýbest policies and then helps manage them simply and easily. Hugh started her career at Aviva, where she worked as an underwriter and product manager before leaving to start her own company.ÌýÌý

Jackson, Jamie (35)Ìý–Ìý2J CommerceÌýÌý

Jamie Jackson left school at 16 with no formal qualifications to start working in digital. He officially launchedÌýeCommerceÌýbusiness 2J Commerce in 2011 andÌýhas grown the businessÌýfrom one member of staff to now 67 across UK, Ireland and India, continuing toÌýplay a very active role in the vision of the business.Ìý

Kemball-Cook, Laurence (32)Ìý–ÌýPavegenÌýÌý

Taking a step in the right direction is LaurenceÌýKemball-Cook’sÌýPavegen, a clean-tech company which uses floor tiles to convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into electricity and data. Since launching in 2009 it has installed more than 200 projects in 30 countries and worked with the world’s most iconic companies,Ìýincluding Adidas and Coca-Cola.Ìý

Khan,ÌýAneeqaÌý(31)Ìý–ÌýeportaÌýÌý

AneeqaÌýKhanÌýset the bar high as the youngest hire for twoÌýprivate equity investmentÌýcompanies and has also worked for property giantÌýZoopla.ÌýAÌýsimple flat redesign was behindÌýthe idea forÌýinterior design marketplaceÌýeportaÌýafterÌýKhan was unable to find the interiors productsÌýshe neededÌýonline.ÌýÌý

Leadbetter, IanÌý(33) & Reilly, Daniel (32)Ìý–ÌýRuler AnalyticsÌýÌý

Award-winning duo IanÌýLeadbetterÌýand Daniel Reilly created Ruler Analytics in 2016. The company makes sure all the information fromÌýcompanies’Ìýinitial sales calls is passed to theÌýbestÌýperson to close the deal and in 2016 received six-figure funding which will be used to triple the team over two years.ÌýÌý

Marsden, Jonathan (32)Ìý–ÌýThe Technology GroupÌýÌý

Jonathan Marsden started his first business at 15 and has continued to build, sell and acquire businesses since then. The Technology Group offers managed communications and the company has doubled inÌýturnover, profit and headcount year-on-year. With a strong emphasis on giving back to charity, it also successfully completed and integrated its first business acquisition in 2017.ÌýÌý

Mealey, NicholasÌý(27)Ìý–ÌýConnexÌýOneÌýÌý

Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Northern Tech Awards 2018, NicholasÌý²Ñ±ð²¹±ô±ð²â’sÌýcompanyÌýConnexÌýOneÌýhelps its clients engage and connect with their customers on a deeper level.ÌýMealeyÌýset up the business with his brother Richard in 2013 and took on significant multi-million pound private equity investment fromÌýBelerionÌýCapital last year.Ìý

Moroy, ChristianÌý(28)Ìý–ÌýEdge HealthÌý

ChristianÌý²Ñ´Ç°ù´Ç²â’sÌýcompany Edge Health uses AI to help the NHS tackle some of its top challenges such asÌýrunningÌýsurgeonÌýoperating lists more efficiently. The company launched in 2017 and within a year grew from three to five collaborators.ÌýÌý

Nader, DrÌýAnasÌý(33)Ìý& Ouyang, Dr JingÌý(27)Ìý–ÌýLocumTapÌýÌý

With a long history of success in the medical sector, DrÌýAnasÌýNader & Dr Jing Ouyang createdÌýLocumTapÌýto help streamline the booming locum usage in the NHS using cloud, automation and analytics. The company has recently completed its latest fundraising round of £1.2 million, securing £1.4m to date.ÌýÌý

Pickersgill, TomÌý(30)Ìý–ÌýBroadstoneÌý

TomÌýPickersgillÌýis disrupting the established security industry by introducing technologyÌývia his company,ÌýBroadstone. The company connects the best security companies with permanent and temporary staff via its app and has recently been invited to be part of the PwC Scale Up programme.ÌýÌý

Richardson,ÌýMakaelaÌý(22)Ìý–ÌýFreeÌýTheÌýFresherÌý

Fresher fairy godmotherÌýMakaelaÌýRichardson launched her business FreeÌýTheÌýFresher while still at university. For £50 it shipsÌýseasonal packagesÌýto studentsÌýwith everything they need,Ìýfrom accommodation essentials to school supplies. In just two years the company has overÌý70,000 members grossing over £2.4 million in revenue, with Richardson winning numerous young entrepreneur awards.ÌýÌý

Rofagha, MaxÌý(30)Ìý–ÌýFinimizeÌýÌý

Max Rofagha is the founder of Finimize, the start-up that’s making finance accessible for millennials backed by London-based VC Passion Capital. RofaghaÌýhasÌýalso co-founded anÌýeCommerceÌýstart-up with 200 employees which he sold in 2015. He’s a mentor and was named one of Forbes’Ìý30 under 30 for 2016.ÌýÌý

Samuel, ChristianÌý(25)Ìý–ÌýUniversity CribsÌýÌý

Christian Samuel started Paper Agency in 2013 and then University Cribs in 2014, which lets students view properties using VR.ÌýLast year the company secured £450,000 from angel investors and is also about to launch a household bill-splitting platform for students.Ìý

Sharma, Nakul (34)Ìý–ÌýHostmakerÌýÌý

Taking the stress off Airbnb hosts, Nakul Sharma’s businessÌýHostmakerÌýis now the largest VC-backed homestay management service in Europe. Sharma and his wife put £50,000Ìýof their own money intoÌýHostmakerÌýto get it off the ground and the company now operates in four of Airbnb’s biggest markets.ÌýÌý

Shekerdemian, NicholasÌý(23)Ìý–ÌýHeadstartÌýAlÌýÌý

At 23 NicholasÌýShekerdemianÌýis a two-time founder andÌýThielÌýFellow. At 19 he foundedÌýedtechÌýmarketplaceÌýTeachingÌýby the Top, which grew to profitability within months. In 2016 he co-foundedÌýHeadstartÌý– a machine learning recruitment platform which services over six global enterprise organisations including Vodafone and BP.Ìý

Trachet, ClaireÌý(30)Ìý–ÌýwOndaryÌýÌý

After spending six years working as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank in London advising blue-chip companies on life-transformingÌýtransactions,Ìýmentor andÌýadvisor ClaireÌýTrachetÌýset upÌýwOndaryÌýto empower travellers.ÌýThe platform allowsÌýtravellers find, save, sort, upload, book and share trip information in one place.ÌýÌý

Wood,ÌýDevikaÌý(28)Ìý–ÌýVidaÌýÌý

Former cancer research scientist Devika Wood worked at Google before founding Vida, a platform which helpsÌýusersÌýsource registered carers. She has also worked on the development of two award-winning health tech start-ups – Babylon andÌýMedefer. Vida turned over £1.5 million in revenue in the first 10 months of trading.Ìý