Winners were unveiled at the 12th annual 2024 Enterprise Awards dinner last night, held at the prestigious Drapers Hall in the City of London.
Uniquely recognising and celebrating individual founders and entrepreneurs across the UK’s tech sector for their vision, growth and innovation, this year’s winners are:
Enterprise Entrepreneur – Vishal Marria – Quantexa
Emerging Entrepreneur – Gege Gatt – EBO
Developing Entrepreneur – Thomas McHugh – Finborne
ScaleUp Entrepreneur – Sam Horbye – Olsam Group
Public Sector Entrepreneur – Emma O’Brien – Embridge Consulting
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur – Scott Vincent – Digital Futures
Deep Tech Entrepreneur – Darko Matovski – causaLens
Female Entrepreneur – Uma Rajah – CapitalRise
Judges’ Award – Vishal Marria – Quantexa
Wise Old Owl Award – Richard Holway MBE – TechMarketView
Vishal Marria, CEO and Founder of Quantexa, winner of the Enterprise Award and the Judges Award for his unique success in winning several previous categories, commented: “I am honored to be recognised for the Enterprise Award and the Judges Award on top. These are a testament to the incredible Quantexa team and our continued innovation in helping our industry leading customers and government agencies use trusted data and AI to solve their toughest challenges and identify new opportunities. This recognition validates the positive impact we are making on a global stage.”
Carly Burrows, Head of Corporate Finance, and Glen Waters, Head of Early Stage Banking at HSBC Innovation Banking UK commented: ‘’We would like to extend our congratulations once again to the shortlisted nominees and winners of the Enterprise Awards 2024. On behalf of HSBC Innovation Banking, we were delighted to sponsor the 12th annual awards as a Platinum Sponsor and have the opportunity to hear the stories and see firsthand the contributions of the many founders and entrepreneurs who are truly inspiring and trailblazing, supporting talent, bold ideas and innovation in the UK tech ecosystem.’’
John O’Connell, founder and co-host of the Awards, was especially delighted to mark the retirement of Richard Holway, MBE, doyen of IT analysts for 40+ years, plus a successful entrepreneur in his own right, by presenting him with the unique ‘Wise Old Owl’ award.
The Enterprise Awards Dinner was also co-hosted by Tola Sargeant, Chief Executive of TechMarketView, the UK’s leading tech analyst firm, which Richard Holway co-founded.
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists ‘WCIT’ Charitable Fund is the beneficiary of the profits from the event.
