AI GTM STUDIO

Find companies by what they may buy

Every company on the lists that the evidence suggests may buy something in the next six months, grouped by the part of the business it is for. 336 readings on 122 companies from 14 lists.

Our reading of public evidence, not something the companies have said. In each group the strongest readings come first, then the higher-scored companies. Open a company to see the evidence each reading rests on.

Sales and revenue operations 27

  1. GoalhangerstrongUK agencies and media, #1, score 57May need ad sales and campaign management tools, such as a CRM, pipeline forecasting and proposal software, after bringing all ad sales in-house and launching its first upfronts.Who would buy it: Chief Commercial Officer. What could help: CRM and sales pipeline software, proposal and media-planning tools, campaign reporting and audience measurement products, and sponsorship or branded-content delivery platforms.
  2. ElevenLabsstrongUK B2B software and AI, #6, score 53May need revenue operations and sales tooling to support a newly appointed first Chief Revenue Officer building an enterprise sales motion.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: CRM and revenue intelligence software, sales engagement platforms, sales data and contact enrichment, forecasting tools
  3. HarveystrongUK B2B software and AI, #7, score 53May need sales and revenue operations tooling, such as forecasting, enablement and CRM extensions, after a chief revenue officer appointment was reported in August 2026.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: Revenue intelligence, sales forecasting, sales enablement and CRM tools, plus sales data providers
  4. MetaviewstrongUK B2B software and AI, #8, score 51May need sales tooling and sales hiring services for a larger US sales team, as it has posted a Director of Sales and four Sales Manager roles across New York and San Francisco, plus one in London.Who would buy it: VP Sales. What could help: Sales engagement and outbound tools, forecasting and pipeline analytics, sales coaching and enablement platforms, data and prospecting lists
  5. WordsmithstrongUK B2B software and AI, #10, score 48May need sales tooling such as sales engagement, demo and pipeline forecasting software as it builds a New York sales team after a $14m round.Who would buy it: Head of Sales or Revenue Operations lead. What could help: Sales engagement and prospecting platforms, conversation intelligence, CRM add-ons, forecasting tools, data enrichment and lead data
  6. PrimerstrongUK fintech and payments, #6, score 34May need sales enablement, deal management and revenue operations tooling to support a growing sales team across EMEA and the US, shown by a new EMEA sales head, several account executive roles and a revenue operations hire.Who would buy it: Head of Sales. What could help: CRM and forecasting software, sales enablement and proposal tools, conversation intelligence, demo and proof-of-concept environments, sales data and intent data providers
  7. inforcerstrongUK cybersecurity, #2, score 32May need sales and marketing tooling, such as lead follow-up automation, account-based marketing and outbound prospecting software, to support a large US sales build-out.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: Sales engagement and outbound tools, ABM and intent data platforms, CRM and marketing automation add-ons, lead data and event services.
  8. AccurxstrongUK health and care, #4, score 31May need bid and tender management software and bid-writing support, with a senior bid lead being hired for multi-million-pound primary care tenders and a £3.4m public contract recently won.Who would buy it: Head of Bids. What could help: Bid and proposal management software, tender notification and opportunity intelligence services, AI-assisted response drafting tools, bid writing services
  9. ONIstrongUK life sciences, #9, score 24May need CRM, sales engagement and pipeline reporting tools to support a new pipeline-development function, shown by the director role and a run of business development and inside sales hires.Who would buy it: Director, Pipeline Development. What could help: Sales engagement and lead-routing software, CRM add-ons, pipeline analytics and reporting dashboards, contact and account data providers, event and outbound campaign services
  10. TheramexstrongUK life sciences, #10, score 24May need field sales tooling, such as CRM, call planning and territory analytics, for a fast-growing medical sales force across Mexico, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Australia and the UK.Who would buy it: Head of Commercial Operations. What could help: Pharma CRM and field-force effectiveness software, sales-rep mobile tools, territory and market-data analytics, sales training and onboarding services, and fleet or car-lease schemes.
  11. TravelpackstrongUK transport and travel, #9, score 8May need trade sales tools, such as agent CRM, booking-portal and sales-enablement software, as it builds out its trade sales team after a new head of trade sales and two regional business development hires.Who would buy it: Head of Trade Sales. What could help: CRM and field-sales software, agent engagement and communication platforms, sales analytics and reporting, territory planning tools
  12. HumanoidmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #2, score 62May need investor relations and fundraising software, plus deal-support services, as it prepares equity rounds from Series B and groundwork for a public exit.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Investor CRM and pipeline tools, virtual data rooms, capital markets advisory, valuation and financial modelling services, and IPO readiness services.
  13. Node4moderateUK professional services, #2, score 50May need presales, proposal and CRM tooling as it adds presales and account roles across networking and Business Central.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: CRM and sales enablement software, proposal and quoting tools, account planning and customer success platforms
  14. NoBlue2moderateUK professional services, #3, score 47May need sales enablement and outbound prospecting tools, as it is hiring a business development executive and a senior ERP sales executive and the adverts mention CRM hygiene, MEDDICC qualification and automated outreach.Who would buy it: Head of Sales. What could help: Sales engagement and dialler software, contact data providers, CRM and forecasting add-ons, sales methodology training
  15. Cycle PharmaceuticalsmoderateUK life sciences, #1, score 42May need field sales tools and healthcare professional data and marketing services to support a new oncology sales team in the US.Who would buy it: Head of US Sales. What could help: Pharma CRM and field engagement software, healthcare professional and prescriber data, specialty pharmacy and patient hub support services, brand and promotional agency services
  16. LightmoderateUK fintech and payments, #2, score 40May need revenue operations and sales intelligence tooling, such as CRM add-ons, forecasting, lead routing and meeting-intelligence software, given the hiring of an AI and revenue operations lead.Who would buy it: VP Sales. What could help: CRM enrichment and data quality tools, lead routing and attribution software, sales forecasting and conversation intelligence platforms, AI agent and workflow tooling.
  17. SokinmoderateUK fintech and payments, #4, score 35May need sales enablement, pipeline and account-based marketing tools, as it hires a head of sales for London and expands sales and marketing roles across the US, Australia and Singapore.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: Sales coaching and conversation intelligence tools, sales engagement platforms, account-based marketing tools, event services and partner management software.
  18. 9finmoderateUK fintech and payments, #5, score 35May need sales enablement and enterprise account management tools as it adds strategic account and sales hires in New York after a $170m raise.Who would buy it: Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: Sales enablement platforms, account planning and revenue intelligence software, sales data and training
  19. PaddlemoderateUK fintech and payments, #7, score 34May need sales and marketing technology for account scoring, buying-signal data, prospect research and CRM data quality, given the AI engineer role aimed at those workflows and a Senior Account Executive hire.Who would buy it: Head of Revenue Operations. What could help: Intent and enrichment data, sales intelligence platforms, conversation intelligence, CRM data hygiene tools, and sales automation software
  20. ValarianmoderateUK cybersecurity, #4, score 29May need defence bid and capture management tools and compliance assurance services, as it is hiring a defence business development manager and a perplexity partnership was reported on 20 October.Who would buy it: Head of Delivery. What could help: Bid and proposal management software, CRM and pipeline tools, government security certification and assurance consultancy
  21. PortSwiggermoderateUK cybersecurity, #6, score 24May need sales enablement and coaching tools, as the Sales Enablement Specialist advert names a CRM, Gong, an LMS and AI tooling to be adopted across commercial teams.Who would buy it: Head of Sales or Chief Revenue Officer. What could help: Learning management systems, sales coaching and conversation intelligence software, content and playbook tools, and AI tools for enablement content
  22. BMSImoderateUK climate and energy, #7, score 24May need sales intelligence and data centre market data, as it hires a Sales Manager to win new data centre business around the M25.Who would buy it: Sales Director. What could help: Sales intelligence and prospecting data, CRM and proposal software, construction and data centre project pipeline trackers
  23. Ambassador Cruise LinemoderateUK transport and travel, #10, score 5May need further trade sales and booking tools, such as agent CRM, commission and training software, after launching a new trade portal in September 2026.Who would buy it: Head of Trade Sales. What could help: Agent CRM and engagement platforms, commission and incentive management, agent training and e-learning tools, booking and content integration services
  24. TXPtentativeUK professional services, #7, score 32May need partner-management and sales pipeline tools to support a new director leading growth in project services through vendors and channel partners.Who would buy it: Chief Commercial Officer. What could help: Partner relationship management software, sales intelligence data, proposal and bid tools, lead generation services
  25. HSL CompliancetentativeUK professional services, #8, score 32May need CRM, pipeline and tender management tools, as the business development director advert asks for CRM discipline, pipeline tracking and forecasting.Who would buy it: Business Development Director, Air, Fire & Asbestos. What could help: CRM platforms, tender and bid management software, sales forecasting and account planning tools, and sales commission software
  26. Inside Travel Group | B Corp™tentativeUK transport and travel, #2, score 32May need sales enablement and customer relationship tools for a new US-based Japan consultant, as it adds consultants on commission targets.Who would buy it: Head of Sales. What could help: CRM, itinerary quoting software, call and messaging tools, commission tracking
  27. Right FormulatentativeUK agencies and media, #8, score 25May need bid management and proposal software, as a fixed-term Commercial Operations Manager is hired to run pitches using an opportunity tracker and Synergist reporting.Who would buy it: Commercial Operations Director. What could help: Proposal and bid management software, pipeline tracking, contract management tools, and a case study content library.

Marketing and brand 33

  1. Node4strongUK professional services, #2, score 50May need demand generation, content and events support, as it adds marketing and sales roles after a new CEO appointment.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Marketing automation, intent data and lead generation services, content and event agencies, sales engagement and CRM tools
  2. WayvestrongUK B2B software and AI, #9, score 49May need marketing technology, content production and events services, as it recruits its first Head of Marketing following a new Mercedes partnership.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Marketing automation and analytics tools, website and design agencies, event and exhibition services, and video and demo content production
  3. VeezustrongUK transport and travel, #1, score 46May need marketing technology and agency support, such as brand, advertising, CRM and app-install tools, following the appointment of its first chief marketing officer.Who would buy it: Chief Marketing Officer. What could help: Brand and media agencies, customer data and CRM platforms, app marketing and attribution tools, customer research and loyalty or referral software
  4. TrueLayerstrongUK fintech and payments, #9, score 33May need marketing and demand generation services to promote Pay by Bank to merchants, after a $27m round to scale it.Who would buy it: Chief Marketing Officer. What could help: Demand generation, content and events services, account-based marketing tools, and case study and video production
  5. Nobody's ChildstrongUK retail and consumer brands, #5, score 27May need influencer and collaboration campaign tools and agency support, as the brand launched collaborations with Louise Thompson in September and Elizabeth Scarlett in October.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Influencer and affiliate platforms, PR and content production agencies, social commerce tools, and email and customer data platforms
  6. Paloma HealthstrongUK health and care, #9, score 25May need paid media, creative and video production, and marketing analytics tools, as a new Head of Marketing is hired to grow a consumer brand across paid search and social, SEO, creators and PR.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Paid social and search agencies, video and creator production, SEO tools, marketing attribution and analytics software, PR support
  7. Checkout.commoderateUK fintech and payments, #1, score 52May need account-based marketing, events and PR services for the US, as the advert for an Americas marketing leader names a budget of about $8-10 million for 2026.Who would buy it: Senior Director, Regional Marketing, Americas. What could help: ABM platforms, intent data, event and field marketing agencies, PR services, marketing analytics
  8. MetaviewmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #8, score 51May need product launch, brand, events and sales enablement support, as it is hiring a Product Marketing Manager, a Brand Designer and an Events Marketer in San Francisco.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Event and sponsorship services, design and creative tools, competitive intelligence and customer research platforms, content and video production, sales enablement software
  9. LightmoderateUK fintech and payments, #2, score 40May need event, campaign and market research services for its push into DACH and into new industry segments, given the new vertical and regional marketing hires.Who would buy it: VP Marketing. What could help: Event and sponsorship organisers, German localisation and translation services, demand generation agencies, industry research and customer-story production, marketing analytics tools.
  10. iwocamoderateUK fintech and payments, #3, score 39May need paid social, creative production and measurement tools to scale spend towards a 3x ambition and launch its credit card, as the paid social manager advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Direct Acquisition. What could help: Creative production and influencer platforms, ad measurement and attribution tools, video and AI creative tools, and marketing analytics software.
  11. Risk LedgermoderateUK cybersecurity, #1, score 36May need US event, venue and field marketing services, as it hires its first dedicated US field marketing manager to run executive dinners, roundtables and trade shows.Who would buy it: Field Marketing & Community Lead. What could help: Event agencies, venue and catering suppliers, event registration and attendance tools, trade show and sponsorship packages, co-marketing partnerships
  12. HealthxchangemoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #2, score 32May need brand campaign, performance media and analytics tools and services, as the Obagi brand manager and Medik8 category roles suggest.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Paid media and CRM tools, marketing analytics and attribution, promotion and trade funding tracking software, and creative and PR agency services.
  13. DextersmoderateUK construction and property, #9, score 30May need brand and web management tools and website development services to keep 20+ brands consistent across acquisitions, openings and rebrands, as the Digital Marketing Team Manager advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Digital Marketing. What could help: Digital asset and brand management software, web development agencies, marketing analytics and email campaign tools, review management platforms
  14. ZenobēmoderateUK climate and energy, #4, score 29May need marketing automation, CRM reporting and events support for North America, as the first dedicated marketing hire is asked to build lead scoring, handover to sales and pipeline reporting.Who would buy it: EVP Sales & Marketing, North America. What could help: Marketing automation and lead scoring tools, CRM and reporting dashboards, event and trade show services, content and PR agencies
  15. Quantum MotionmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #5, score 28May need PR, events and analyst relations services and content tools, as a newly formed marketing team grows after the Series C and a new Chief Product Officer.Who would buy it: Director of Marketing. What could help: PR agencies, event and exhibition services, analyst relations programmes, media monitoring and content management tools
  16. Right FormulamoderateUK agencies and media, #8, score 25May need tools to track visibility in search and AI answers, as a new senior digital role is asked to build an audit method for how AI assistants surface client partnerships.Who would buy it: Head of Digital. What could help: AI search and answer-engine visibility monitoring, structured data and SEO tools, social listening, and amplification media services.
  17. ONImoderateUK life sciences, #9, score 24May need marketing automation, campaign attribution and content tools, as the digital marketing manager advert asks for lead nurturing, target-account programmes and campaign-to-pipeline tracking.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Marketing automation platforms, account-based marketing tools, webinar and virtual event platforms, content and video production services, paid media agencies, attribution analytics
  18. TheramexmoderateUK life sciences, #10, score 24May need digital engagement tools and agency support for the UK, such as marketing automation, CMS, analytics and healthcare professional engagement platforms, after advertising a Digital Marketing Manager.Who would buy it: UK Marketing Director. What could help: Omnichannel and marketing automation platforms, web and CMS development, SEO and paid media agencies, webinar platforms, and digital analytics and reporting tools.
  19. Arbury GroupmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #9, score 20May need local marketing and rebranding support to launch the Renault and Dacia sites under the group, as the acquisition suggests.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Automotive digital advertising, lead generation tools, website and vehicle listing platforms, signage and local campaign agencies.
  20. Astute GroupmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #7, score 17May need event, lead-capture and meeting-booking services, as the homepage promotes a stand at electronica in Munich in November 2026 and invites visitors to book meetings.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Trade show lead capture tools, event marketing agencies, meeting scheduling software, email and campaign automation
  21. TravelpackmoderateUK transport and travel, #9, score 8May need trade marketing support, such as agent training, content and campaign services for expedition cruise, as it pushes into that segment.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Agent training and e-learning platforms, trade email and content services, creative and video production, destination content suppliers
  22. GoalhangertentativeUK agencies and media, #1, score 57May need video production and editing software, or outsourced production services, to deliver branded content for advertisers, as it hires a commercial video editor to serve every show.Who would buy it: Head of Commercial Production. What could help: Video editing and collaboration software, asset management and review tools, freelance or studio production services, and social clipping and captioning tools.
  23. Clarion HousingtentativeUK construction and property, #6, score 35May need media monitoring, press office and reporting tools, given the advertised communications manager role to lead the press office and produce major corporate reports.Who would buy it: Director of Communications. What could help: Media monitoring and press release distribution software, reputation and sentiment tracking, report design and publishing tools, and communications agency support.
  24. Club L LondontentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #2, score 32May need paid media tracking and attribution tools, as the Paid Media Manager role owns server-side tracking, CAPI set-up and attribution gaps across Google, Meta, TikTok and Pinterest.Who would buy it: Marketing Manager. What could help: Server-side tracking and tag management, marketing attribution and analytics software, creative testing tools, CRM and email platforms
  25. Creature ComfortstentativeUK health and care, #3, score 32May need membership and client acquisition tools, as the clinical director advert makes membership sign-up a consistent focus for clinical teams.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Membership and subscription management software, local marketing services, online booking and CRM tools, client communications platforms
  26. Harley HaddowtentativeUK construction and property, #10, score 30May need marketing and bid support to promote its fire engineering offer and win work in the Midlands, following the acquisition and the Birmingham launch.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Bid and tender management software, PR and content services, CRM for client development, web and events services
  27. Ison Harrison SolicitorstentativeUK professional services, #10, score 28May need content and marketing tools to promote services to businesses in the North, given its published commentary aimed at Manchester businesses.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Content production, video and podcast services, SEO and marketing automation software, and CRM for lead tracking.
  28. Buzzworks HoldingstentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #3, score 27May need marketing and reservations support to launch new venues and promote its hotel rooms, given the North Berwick opening and sites coming soon.Who would buy it: Marketing Director. What could help: Table booking and CRM platforms, local PR and digital advertising agencies, loyalty and email tools
  29. HealftentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #6, score 26May need social content production and analytics tools, because it is hiring a producer for Instagram-led video and design work.Who would buy it: Head of Content or Chief Marketing Officer. What could help: Social scheduling and analytics tools, video editing and asset management software, creator partnership platforms
  30. Flat IrontentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #9, score 21May need marketing and CRM tools for launch promotions and its newsletter, given the 50 per cent off offer reported around the Birmingham opening and the email sign-up on its homepage.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Email marketing and CRM platforms, local advertising, PR support, and loyalty and offers software
  31. Bristol AirporttentativeUK transport and travel, #4, score 20May need airline route marketing and destination promotion services as new routes such as Frankfurt from May 2027 are announced.Who would buy it: Head of Aviation Marketing. What could help: Digital advertising, travel campaign agencies, route marketing analytics, content and CRM tools
  32. EmbertentativeUK transport and travel, #7, score 10May need digital marketing, ticketing and customer app tools to attract passengers on new and existing routes, as the investment news and online booking homepage suggest.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Booking and ticketing platforms, digital advertising and analytics, CRM and email tools, mobile app development and journey-information software.
  33. Ambassador Cruise LinetentativeUK transport and travel, #10, score 5May need direct-to-consumer marketing services to fill long-dated Caribbean sailings, as its homepage shows regional port promotions and discount codes.Who would buy it: Head of Marketing. What could help: Performance marketing agencies, email and CRM marketing platforms, call-centre and callback software, conversion optimisation tools

Customer success and support 9

  1. SLR ConsultingmoderateUK professional services, #1, score 66May need customer onboarding, training and product adoption software to support the growth of its Tyton ecological monitoring platform, suggested by the advert for a customer success lead.Who would buy it: Head of Tyton / Digital Product Lead. What could help: Customer success platforms, in-app guidance and training tools, product analytics, CRM and support desk software
  2. WordsmithmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #10, score 48May need customer education and adoption tooling, as it hires an enablement lead and a customer success manager.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Success. What could help: Learning management and certification platforms, customer success and health scoring software, in-app guidance, training content and video tools
  3. ONImoderateUK life sciences, #9, score 24May need field service management, support case-management and AI-assisted support tools, as the new customer success and service director advert covers renewals, uptime and digital support.Who would buy it: Director, Customer Success & Service. What could help: Field service management software, helpdesk and case-management platforms, service contract and renewal tools, remote diagnostics, AI support assistants, spare-parts logistics services
  4. Risk LedgertentativeUK cybersecurity, #1, score 36May need customer success tooling for onboarding, renewals and expansion tracking, as it hires a Customer Success Manager to scale the function for mid-market and enterprise accounts.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Success. What could help: Customer success platforms, product usage analytics, onboarding and adoption tools, customer advocacy and reference programme software
  5. DexterstentativeUK construction and property, #9, score 30May need review monitoring and feedback management software, as the Customer Experience Administrator advert describes manual logging of reviews and GDPR requests.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Relations. What could help: Reputation and review management platforms, customer feedback and complaints software, data subject request tooling
  6. FocusritetentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #7, score 25May need support ticketing and technical customer service tooling, as Linea Research and the group are hiring support engineers and support placements across several brands.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Support. What could help: Helpdesk and ticketing platforms, knowledge base software, remote diagnostics tools, customer training and webinar platforms
  7. KYNtentativeUK health and care, #8, score 25May need care planning and resident engagement software, as adverts describe individual care plans, activity calendars and secure handling of resident information.Who would buy it: Head of Care or Home Manager. What could help: Digital care planning, medication management, activity planning and family communication software
  8. PortSwiggertentativeUK cybersecurity, #6, score 24May need customer health and usage analytics tooling, as the Technical Account Manager advert describes watching usage, support patterns and stalled deployments to head off renewal problems.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Experience. What could help: Customer success platforms, product usage analytics, account health scoring and renewal forecasting software
  9. Greenhous Group LimitedtentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #8, score 23May need aftersales booking, customer communication and service upsell tools after advertising a service advisor role that handles bookings, job cards and service plans.Who would buy it: Aftersales Director. What could help: Online service booking, workshop management and customer update software, digital vehicle health checks, and service plan sales tools.

HR, people and payroll 28

  1. Oner ActivestrongUK retail and consumer brands, #1, score 33May need US payroll, benefits and HR administration software or outsourced services, as the hiring of a US People Manager for New York suggests.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: US payroll and PEO providers, benefits administration platforms, HRIS with multi-state compliance, employment law advice and retail workforce scheduling tools
  2. HealthxchangestrongUK logistics and supply chain, #2, score 32May need HR case management and workforce tools for multi-shift teams, as the hire of an employee relations lead for a new Midlands distribution site suggests.Who would buy it: People Director. What could help: HR case management systems, workforce and shift scheduling tools, agency labour management, and employment law advice and training services.
  3. Gold Care HomesstrongUK health and care, #5, score 29May need workforce management, rostering and agency or bank staffing tools, given 128 roles posted since 1 August and many bank nurse and care assistant adverts.Who would buy it: Head of HR or Director of Operations. What could help: Workforce rostering software, bank and agency staffing platforms, recruitment advertising and applicant tracking, and onboarding tools.
  4. The Walcot GroupstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #7, score 21May need rota, payroll and onboarding software for a fast-growing hospitality workforce, as staff rose 43% in 2025 and new sites are opening.Who would buy it: Head of People or Operations Director. What could help: Workforce scheduling, hospitality payroll, HR and onboarding software, and training and compliance tools
  5. United InfrastructuremoderateUK construction and property, #1, score 61May need payroll and HR system support, as it is hiring a Payroll Manager and a People Business Partner while 95 roles have been posted since July.Who would buy it: HR Director. What could help: Payroll and HR software, payroll bureau and integration services, onboarding and absence tools, and acquisition onboarding support
  6. ElevenLabsmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #6, score 53May need international payroll, employer-of-record and recruiting support to open a Brussels office and triple its Belgian team.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Employer-of-record and global payroll services, applicant tracking and onboarding software, relocation and benefits providers, serviced office space
  7. LRGmoderateUK construction and property, #3, score 47May need HR case management and employee relations software, as it hires a senior employee relations adviser to lead on investigations, restructures and litigation support amid 100 roles posted since July.Who would buy it: Head of HR or HR Director. What could help: HR case management systems, people analytics and attrition reporting, employment law advisory subscriptions, manager training content
  8. LomondmoderateUK construction and property, #5, score 39May need HR and payroll systems and onboarding services to absorb staff from acquired agencies, as headcount is reported at 2,600 after another purchase.Who would buy it: Chief People Officer. What could help: HR information systems, payroll platforms, employee onboarding and learning tools, and employee benefits providers
  9. 9finmoderateUK fintech and payments, #5, score 35May need HR operations software and services, such as workflow automation, payroll and benefits support, as UK People Operations hires aim to consolidate payroll and redesign benefits while staff numbers rose 68%.Who would buy it: Head of People Operations. What could help: HRIS and workflow automation, payroll providers, benefits platforms, background screening and global mobility services
  10. AVK-SEGmoderateUK climate and energy, #3, score 32May need reward benchmarking data, job evaluation tools and a compensation platform, as it is creating a first Reward Manager role to build pay bands and a benefits review across its markets.Who would buy it: Head of People or Reward Manager. What could help: Salary benchmarking data, job evaluation and grading software, compensation management platforms, benefits consultancy and brokerage
  11. Creature ComfortsmoderateUK health and care, #3, score 32May need training content and learning platforms for new clinic managers, plus HR case and compliance tools, as it posts 43 roles since 1 August and a field-based People & Culture Partner.Who would buy it: Director of People & Culture. What could help: Manager training programmes, e-learning and learning management platforms, HR case management and compliance software, employee engagement tools
  12. GreshammoderateUK fintech and payments, #10, score 31May need HR and people-process tooling to merge several acquired businesses into a single employee experience, suggested by the UK and India HR business partner roles and the One Gresham programme.Who would buy it: Chief People Officer. What could help: HR information systems, employee lifecycle and policy management software, onboarding and employee engagement tools, organisational design and change support services
  13. Gold Care HomesmoderateUK health and care, #5, score 29May need HR systems and compliance checking tools, as the HR Admin advert covers right to work, DBS, visa and NMC PIN checks, onboarding, payroll liaison and TUPE for acquisitions.Who would buy it: Head of HR. What could help: HRIS, digital right-to-work and DBS checking services, NMC registration monitoring, and onboarding and document management software.
  14. HippomoderateUK professional services, #9, score 29May need recruitment platforms, onboarding and HR systems to support headcount growth, with staff up 15% to 481 and a new Northern office.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Applicant tracking and recruitment marketing, onboarding and HR software, payroll and benefits platforms, learning and development tools
  15. Ison Harrison SolicitorsmoderateUK professional services, #10, score 28May need HR, payroll and employee-ownership administration tools as headcount grows and acquired staff join an employee-owned firm.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: HRIS and payroll software, employee share and ownership administration, engagement survey tools, and onboarding and learning platforms.
  16. FACEGYMmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #5, score 25May need recruitment, onboarding and training platforms for beauty therapists and estheticians across several sites and two countries.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Applicant tracking and hiring tools, learning management and training content platforms, workforce scheduling and payroll systems for hourly staff
  17. KYNmoderateUK health and care, #8, score 25May need recruitment, rostering and onboarding tools or services, as it has posted 12 roles since 1 August, mainly care, kitchen and hospitality staff across two homes.Who would buy it: Head of People or Home Manager. What could help: Care sector recruitment services, applicant tracking, rostering and workforce management software, compliance training platforms
  18. TFP Fertility GrouptentativeUK health and care, #1, score 52May need recruitment and workforce planning services, as 14 roles have been posted since 1 August, mostly clinical, across several clinics.Who would buy it: Group Director of People. What could help: Clinical staffing agencies, rota and scheduling software, and applicant tracking and onboarding tools
  19. NoBlue2tentativeUK professional services, #3, score 47May need recruitment and onboarding services, as it has posted six UK roles since August 2026, plus two Spain-based roles, and staff grew 13% in 2025.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Specialist technology recruitment agencies, applicant tracking and onboarding software, technical certification and training providers
  20. S&WtentativeUK professional services, #4, score 42May need reward and benefits platforms and advisory services, as it advertised a Reward Business Partner and is recruiting a large intake of graduates and school leavers for September 2027.Who would buy it: Chief People Officer. What could help: Graduate recruitment and assessment platforms, onboarding and learning tools, reward benchmarking data, benefits administration software
  21. inforcertentativeUK cybersecurity, #2, score 32May need US HR and payroll systems and services to support its first dedicated US People hire, as US headcount grows.Who would buy it: VP of People. What could help: HRIS and payroll software, US employment compliance tools, onboarding and benefits administration services.
  22. Noble Foods LtdtentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #6, score 26May need HR case management and workforce planning tools, as a fixed-term HR Manager is being hired for the Leicester site amid 45 roles posted since August.Who would buy it: HR Director. What could help: HR information systems, employee relations case management, onboarding and agency labour management tools, ethical audit compliance software.
  23. CoreTech SecuritytentativeUK cybersecurity, #8, score 23May need early-careers and training programme support, as it is recruiting interns and junior researchers for 2027 intakes into its internal academy.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Graduate recruitment platforms, assessment tools, technical training content and learning platforms
  24. Buffaload LogisticstentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #5, score 22May need HR, payroll and recruitment or onboarding tools after staff grew from 284 to 339 in a year.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: HR and payroll software, driver recruitment and onboarding platforms, training and compliance tracking
  25. WildLandtentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #8, score 21May need recruitment advertising, onboarding and staff accommodation or benefits services, as it posted five roles since August and held a recruitment fair for hospitality staff.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: Hospitality recruitment platforms, onboarding and HR systems, employee benefits providers, staff housing services
  26. LivGreen - Retrofit SpecialiststentativeUK climate and energy, #10, score 16May need HR, payroll and onboarding systems, as headcount grew 52% in a year to 102.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: HRIS and payroll software, onboarding and training management tools, and certification tracking systems.
  27. Emerge | Global Logistics SolutionstentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #8, score 16May need HR, payroll and workforce scheduling tools after staff numbers rose 30% in a year to 253.Who would buy it: Head of People. What could help: HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, shift scheduling and employee onboarding software
  28. Starlinks GlobaltentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #9, score 16May need HR, payroll and onboarding software, as staff numbers rose 42% in the year to December 2025.Who would buy it: Head of People or Finance Director. What could help: HRIS and payroll platforms, applicant tracking and onboarding tools, and employee engagement software.

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  1. HealfstrongUK retail and consumer brands, #6, score 26May need recruiting automation and candidate experience tools, as the talent advert describes automation-enabled searches and known shortcomings in how candidates are treated.Who would buy it: Head of Talent or Chief People Officer. What could help: Applicant tracking systems, sourcing and outreach automation, interview scheduling tools, candidate experience and assessment platforms
  2. WelbeckmoderateUK health and care, #6, score 29May need recruitment marketing, applicant tracking and onboarding tools to staff its new centres, given 24 roles posted since 1 August and virtual recruitment days for Cambridge and Oxford.Who would buy it: Head of Talent Acquisition. What could help: Applicant tracking and virtual interviewing software, healthcare job-board advertising, recruitment agencies for clinical roles, onboarding and compliance-checking tools
  3. Socially PowerfulmoderateUK agencies and media, #9, score 21May need recruitment tools and job-board advertising for the US, as it has posted a New York Talent Acquisition Specialist to build its US hiring across social, creative and paid media roles.Who would buy it: Head of Talent. What could help: Applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing tools, US job-board advertising and recruitment marketing services.

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  1. SLR ConsultingstrongUK professional services, #1, score 66May need finance system migration and data reconciliation tooling and services to fold acquired businesses into its Deltek Vantagepoint finance setup, suggested by a reported acquisition and an advert for a finance integration manager.Who would buy it: Head of Finance Operations. What could help: Data migration and reconciliation tools, Deltek-compatible consulting and implementation partners, finance reporting and consolidation software, process documentation and training tools
  2. HumanoidstrongUK B2B software and AI, #2, score 62May need finance planning, treasury and fundraising tooling after a $152m Series A, with several finance leadership roles being hired at once.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: FP&A and modelling software, treasury management systems, debt and covenant tracking tools, virtual data room and revenue recognition software for lease versus service contracts.
  3. NscalestrongUK B2B software and AI, #5, score 54May need IPO-readiness finance tooling and advisory services, such as financial reporting, consolidation, audit and investor relations support, given reports of a potential IPO alongside new board and C-level appointments.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Financial close and consolidation software, equity management and cap table tools, audit and IPO readiness advisory, investor relations platforms
  4. ElevenLabsstrongUK B2B software and AI, #6, score 53May need finance systems and audit or tax support as a newly reported CFO oversees a company that has doubled its valuation to $22B.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: ERP and accounting software, spend management, payroll and expense tools, international tax and audit services, treasury and FP&A software
  5. MetaviewstrongUK B2B software and AI, #8, score 51May need finance stack tools such as accounting, accounts payable, collections, close and reconciliation software, as the Finance Manager advert suggests it is bringing accounting in-house for the first time.Who would buy it: Head of Finance. What could help: Accounting and ledger software, AP automation, collections and billing tools, multi-entity consolidation and close software, payroll and commission tools, spend management
  6. HammersonstrongUK construction and property, #4, score 40May need treasury and debt management systems and financing advisory services after a £250m bond pricing and a £189m equity issue.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Treasury management software, debt and covenant tracking tools, investor reporting and consolidation platforms, financial advisory services
  7. hVIVOstrongUK life sciences, #3, score 34May need finance systems and reporting tools as a new Chief Financial Officer takes over, following the reported succession announcement and the CRS Berlin acquisition.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Financial consolidation and reporting software, multi-currency accounting and treasury tools, and audit and tax advisory services
  8. Oner ActivestrongUK retail and consumer brands, #1, score 33May need finance systems and advisory services such as US tax, multi-entity accounting and retail reporting, after appointing a first chief financial officer ahead of US store expansion.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Cloud accounting and ERP, planning and reporting software, US sales tax and entity compliance services, and audit and treasury advice
  9. AureosmoderateUK construction and property, #2, score 51May need commercial and project cost control software, covering forecasting, cost to complete, applications for payment and risk quantification, given the number of commercial, quantity surveying and risk roles being advertised.Who would buy it: Commercial Director. What could help: Construction commercial management and cost forecasting software, quantitative risk analysis tools, project controls and reporting dashboards
  10. SokinmoderateUK fintech and payments, #4, score 35May need finance close, reconciliation and regulatory reporting software, as it hires a financial controller in New York and a senior FP&A analyst in London.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Month-end close and reconciliation software, multi-entity consolidation, FP&A planning tools, regulatory capital reporting software and audit support services.
  11. Club L LondonmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #2, score 32May need finance automation software, such as AP, expenses, credit control and tax tools, as it hires a transactional finance lead, tax manager and management accountant within weeks.Who would buy it: Finance Director. What could help: Accounts payable and expenses automation, credit control and cash allocation software, tax and reporting tools, accounting system add-ons
  12. Victorian PlumbingmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #3, score 32May need inventory accounting and stock control tooling, with audit support, after advertising an inventory accountant to tighten stock valuation and controls.Who would buy it: Group Financial Controller. What could help: Inventory valuation and reconciliation software, ERP finance modules, product costing and margin analytics tools, and stock audit or count services.
  13. TXPmoderateUK professional services, #7, score 32May need finance systems and process tools to bring acquired businesses into one close and reporting process, as the Finance Operations Manager advert focuses on this.Who would buy it: Group Financial Controller. What could help: Close management and reconciliation software, accounts payable automation, consolidation tools, Sage Intacct add-ons and integration services
  14. Cardo GroupmoderateUK construction and property, #8, score 31May need consolidation, reporting and payment tools to manage group finances across several acquired businesses, as the reported 64% turnover growth and string of acquisitions suggest.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Financial consolidation and reporting software, accounts payable automation, treasury and cash management tools
  15. GreshammoderateUK fintech and payments, #10, score 31May need procurement, source-to-pay and spend-control software, plus supplier risk tools, suggested by a new Procurement Manager role that owns an invoice-to-pay platform.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Source-to-pay and invoice-to-pay platforms, contract management software, third-party risk assessment tools, tax compliance and provision software
  16. AccurxmoderateUK health and care, #4, score 31May need reporting and planning software to move finance off spreadsheets, as the 12-month interim head of finance advert describes automating reporting through the data infrastructure.Who would buy it: Head of Finance. What could help: FP&A and budgeting software, management reporting and dashboard tools, margin analytics, finance data integration services
  17. ZenobēmoderateUK climate and energy, #4, score 29May need a treasury management system and related debt-reporting tools, as the Senior Treasury Manager advert describes a move from manual processes to a TMS.Who would buy it: Head of Finance. What could help: Treasury management systems, debt and covenant tracking software, cash forecasting and bank connectivity tools, implementation services
  18. Nexeon LtdmoderateUK climate and energy, #5, score 29May need finance systems and treasury, audit and tax advisory services to manage a £100m equity round and a new director appointment.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Cloud accounting and planning software, treasury and cash management tools, audit, tax and grant or R&D credit advisory services.
  19. YotomoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #4, score 28May need finance systems and planning tools, including FP&A, fundraising and finance automation software, as it rebuilds its finance function with two senior finance hires.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: FP&A and planning software and add-ons, finance process automation, investor reporting and data room tools, royalty and unit-economics analytics.
  20. NEOS HospitalitymoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #2, score 28May need finance systems such as consolidation, reporting and budgeting tools, suggested by a new CFO appointment reported in October 2026 to support post-acquisition growth.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Multi-site financial consolidation and reporting software, budgeting and forecasting tools, accounts payable automation, and venue-level margin and cost analytics.
  21. DAZNmoderateUK agencies and media, #6, score 26May need IPO-readiness support such as financial reporting, audit and investor relations tooling, after reports that it is getting 'IPO ready' having moved into profit.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Financial consolidation and reporting software, audit and controls tooling, investor relations platforms, and external audit and advisory services
  22. TorquemoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #6, score 21May need finance reporting, consolidation and budgeting software, as well as audit and treasury services, after the reported sale to H.I.G. Capital.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Financial planning and reporting software, consolidation tools, audit and tax services, and treasury and debt management platforms.
  23. LomondtentativeUK construction and property, #5, score 39May need finance consolidation and client money compliance tooling to handle a larger managed portfolio and new group leadership, as the portfolio has grown by hundreds of properties and a new CEO has arrived.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Group consolidation and reporting software, client money accounting and reconciliation tools, and audit and compliance services
  24. PaddletentativeUK fintech and payments, #7, score 34May need planning and reporting software for commercial finance, after advertising a senior FP&A analyst to build the next stage of its planning models and board reporting.Who would buy it: VP of Finance. What could help: FP&A and budgeting platforms, business intelligence and dashboarding tools, and board reporting software
  25. Vita GrouptentativeUK construction and property, #7, score 33May need treasury, construction-cost and property finance reporting tools, following a £137m facility completed for its Circle Square site.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Debt and covenant reporting software, project cost monitoring tools, and property accounting platforms.
  26. Essential PharmatentativeUK life sciences, #5, score 32May need pricing analytics and market access tools, as the pricing and market access director is asked to build an international reference pricing model and scenario analysis on tenders and parallel trade.Who would buy it: Pricing and Market Access Director. What could help: International price benchmarking data, pricing and tender analytics software, HTA submission support and reimbursement intelligence services.
  27. AVK-SEGtentativeUK climate and energy, #3, score 32May need construction commercial, cost control and estimating software, as it is hiring several quantity surveyors and a senior estimator for major data centre power projects.Who would buy it: Commercial Director. What could help: Construction cost management and estimating software, cost databases and benchmarking data, commercial reporting tools
  28. KototentativeUK agencies and media, #5, score 28May need multi-entity finance and billing software after the reported acquisition across five offices in several countries.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer or Finance Director. What could help: Consolidation and multi-currency accounting software, agency project accounting and expense tools
  29. Amber TavernstentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #4, score 26May need acquisition and funding support, and finance systems that cope with a larger estate, after reports of rising sales and profits and a 400-pub ambition.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Property finance and lending, due diligence and valuation services, multi-site financial reporting and budgeting software
  30. FocusritetentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #7, score 25May need consolidation, statutory reporting and disclosure software, as the Group Financial Accountant advert describes consolidated IFRS accounts, audit coordination and a group finance manual.Who would buy it: Group Financial Controller. What could help: Financial consolidation and close management software, disclosure management tools, audit workflow and treasury systems
  31. Chickpea GrouptentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #6, score 24May need finance reporting, budgeting and multi-site accounting tools after appointing its first chair and reporting a further acquisition.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Cloud accounting, group consolidation and reporting software, and budgeting tools for multi-site hospitality
  32. BridewelltentativeUK cybersecurity, #7, score 24May need finance systems support for billing, revenue recognition and credit control, as it is hiring a junior accountant to work in Salesforce revenue templates and chase receivables.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Billing and revenue recognition software, credit control automation, accruals and reconciliation tools, and fixed asset registers
  33. The Walcot GrouptentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #7, score 21May need multi-site finance tooling such as consolidated reporting, spend control and EPOS integration as the group adds sites.Who would buy it: Finance Director. What could help: Cloud accounting, supplier invoice automation, group reporting and EPOS integration tools
  34. Arbury GrouptentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #9, score 20May need finance tooling and cost-control services as the group absorbs a five-dealership acquisition while trading in a difficult, competitive market, as news coverage describes.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Group consolidation and reporting software, spend management, motor finance and stocking facilities, and audit or tax advisory services.
  35. Travel ChaptertentativeUK hospitality and leisure, #10, score 19May need payment reconciliation and owner-payout automation, as the Finance Assistant advert describes weekly and monthly owner payment runs, refunds and discrepancy checks done heavily in Excel.Who would buy it: Finance Director. What could help: Payment reconciliation software, accounts payable and payout automation, rental-sector accounting integrations, owner statement tools
  1. NscalestrongUK B2B software and AI, #5, score 54May need governance, compliance and legal-process software and outside counsel services, as a CLO appointment was reported in September alongside new directors and IPO talk.Who would buy it: Chief Legal Officer. What could help: Board portal and governance software, contract lifecycle management, compliance and risk management tools, corporate secretarial and legal services
  2. Checkout.comstrongUK fintech and payments, #1, score 52May need financial crime monitoring and case management tooling, as the hiring of a global head of transaction monitoring follows the start of US direct acquiring.Who would buy it: Head of Financial Crime Controls. What could help: Transaction monitoring software, AML case management platforms, sanctions and screening data, investigation workflow tools
  3. HumanoidmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #2, score 62May need contract management, IP and regulatory compliance tools and outside counsel support for North America as it scales production and deployment there.Who would buy it: Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. What could help: Contract lifecycle management, entity and governance management software, IP management tools, product compliance consulting and US and Canadian law firm services.
  4. TFP Fertility GroupmoderateUK health and care, #1, score 52May need quality and compliance management software, as the quality manager advert covers incidents, audits, complaints and keeping the regulator's licence.Who would buy it: Group Head of Quality and Compliance. What could help: Electronic quality management systems, audit and incident tracking software, and regulatory compliance tools
  5. iwocamoderateUK fintech and payments, #3, score 39May need privacy and AI governance tooling for its German business, such as DPIA, assessment and data subject request workflow software, as the hiring of a data privacy manager suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Compliance, Germany. What could help: Privacy management and DPIA workflow software, AI governance and model risk tools, DSAR automation, and external DPO or regulatory advisory services.
  6. CoMindmoderateUK life sciences, #2, score 36May need quality management system software and audit-readiness tools as it prepares for on-market release, based on a new Director of Quality Assurance advert.Who would buy it: Director of Quality Assurance. What could help: Electronic QMS software, document control and e-signature tools, complaint and post-market surveillance systems, supplier audit management, and ISO 13485 and FDA audit preparation services
  7. 9finmoderateUK fintech and payments, #5, score 35May need legal operations tooling, such as contract, intake and knowledge management software and outside counsel spend tracking, as it hires its first dedicated legal operations manager.Who would buy it: General Counsel. What could help: Legal intake and matter management software, knowledge management tools, legal spend management and AI tools for contract review
  8. AboundmoderateUK fintech and payments, #8, score 34May need complaints-handling, training-records and regulatory compliance software, as the adverts for a complaints specialist and a training coordinator stress FCA, FOS and Consumer Duty obligations.Who would buy it: Head of Compliance. What could help: Complaints management software, learning management and competency tracking systems, compliance training content, regulatory reporting tools
  9. Essential PharmamoderateUK life sciences, #5, score 32May need regulatory information management and pharmacovigilance systems and support as it takes product database work in-house and onboards acquired products.Who would buy it: Head of Regulatory Affairs. What could help: Regulatory information management software, EMA data submission tools, pharmacovigilance and safety database platforms, and regulatory data quality services.
  10. UNiDAYSmoderateUK agencies and media, #2, score 32May need privacy management software, such as tools for assessments, data mapping and subject requests, as it hires a sole in-house Head of Privacy.Who would buy it: Head of Privacy. What could help: Privacy management and consent platforms, data mapping and DPIA workflow tools, vendor risk assessment software, and outsourced DPO services.
  11. Cardo GroupmoderateUK construction and property, #8, score 31May need compliance, health and safety and contract management tools to cover a growing workforce and more regulated work such as fire protection, as suggested by the acquisitions and the turnover growth.Who would buy it: Head of Compliance or Group Health and Safety Director. What could help: Compliance and certification management software, health and safety platforms, contract management tools and audit services
  12. Gold Care HomesmoderateUK health and care, #5, score 29May need quality assurance, care governance and CQC inspection readiness software, as the Quality Support Manager advert describes a growing quality team preparing for inspections.Who would buy it: Regulation and Care Governance Senior Manager. What could help: Care quality audit and compliance software, incident and action-plan tracking, and policy management tools.
  13. YotomoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #4, score 28May need contract management and rights tooling, including AI-assisted drafting, as its legal team hires counsel to handle content licences and corporate governance.Who would buy it: Chief Legal Officer. What could help: Contract lifecycle management software, AI contract review tools, board portal and cap table software, entity management tools.
  14. FocusritemoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #7, score 25May need health and safety management software and audit tooling, as the advert for a multi-site Health and Safety Manager suggests a group-wide system is being built.Who would buy it: General Counsel. What could help: Health and safety management and incident reporting software, audit and inspection apps, compliance training platforms, supply chain and modern slavery reporting tools
  15. Costello MedicalmoderateUK agencies and media, #7, score 25May need contract management, compliance and data protection tools and outside legal support, as it hires a first global Head of Legal to lead a legal team.Who would buy it: Head of Legal. What could help: Contract lifecycle management software, data protection and privacy compliance platforms, risk and governance tools, and external legal advice on international expansion and employment law
  16. Island Green PowermoderateUK climate and energy, #8, score 20May need planning, land, environmental and consenting advisers, plus compliance tooling, as several large projects progress through approval, per the Green Hill approval and the Wiltshire and Norfolk coverage.Who would buy it: Head of Legal or Development Director. What could help: Planning and energy law firms, environmental impact consultancies, land referencing and contract management software
  17. TrueLayertentativeUK fintech and payments, #9, score 33May need compliance, fraud and regulatory technology to support wider Pay by Bank use, given the new funding and a recent partnership launch with SumUp.Who would buy it: Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. What could help: Fraud detection, transaction monitoring, KYC and regulatory reporting software, and compliance advisory services
  18. ZenobētentativeUK climate and energy, #4, score 29May need contract management tools and outside legal support in North America, as a Head of Legal & Compliance is sought for a lean business with a large pipeline of transactions.Who would buy it: General Counsel. What could help: Contract lifecycle management software, US law firm services for project and public-sector contracts, compliance tools

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  1. AccurxstrongUK health and care, #4, score 31May need compliance automation and security questionnaire tooling to support ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and DSPT evidence gathering, after posting an information security and risk role.Who would buy it: Senior Information Security Officer. What could help: Governance, risk and compliance platforms, security questionnaire automation, supplier risk assessment tools, data classification and access control software
  2. Risk LedgermoderateUK cybersecurity, #1, score 36May need security monitoring and detection tooling, as it hires a senior security operations engineer to build detection, incident response and vulnerability management across AWS and GCP.Who would buy it: Director of Information Security. What could help: SIEM and detection platforms, vulnerability scanning, cloud security posture management, endpoint detection and response, managed detection and response services
  3. inforcermoderateUK cybersecurity, #2, score 32May need security operations tooling, such as SIEM, EDR and threat intelligence feeds, as it adds a US SOC engineer to run a 24/7 service.Who would buy it: Head of Security. What could help: SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence and alert-triage automation, and managed detection services for out-of-hours cover.
  4. ValarianmoderateUK cybersecurity, #4, score 29May need third-party penetration testing and vulnerability management services, as a product manager role is being hired to schedule pentests and triage findings for its ACRA platform.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: Penetration testing services, vulnerability management and remediation tracking software, security assurance and compliance tooling
  5. Ocean InfinitymoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #7, score 26May need secure communications and network security products, as the network systems lead advert requires networks to meet customer security requirements and cites defence experience.Who would buy it: Network Systems Lead. What could help: Encrypted satcom and radio equipment, network security and certificate management tools, secure networking hardware, penetration testing services
  6. BridewellmoderateUK cybersecurity, #7, score 24May need extra security tooling and licences for its managed security and incident response services, as the hiring suggests the Microsoft security stack and endpoint tooling are central to delivery.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer or Head of Managed Security Services. What could help: Endpoint detection and response tools, SIEM and SOAR platforms, digital forensics software and threat intelligence feeds
  7. CoreTech SecuritymoderateUK cybersecurity, #8, score 23May need vulnerability research tooling and mobile and embedded device hardware, as it keeps recruiting vulnerability researchers at several levels.Who would buy it: Head of Vulnerability Research. What could help: Reverse engineering and fuzzing tools, debugging and hardware analysis equipment, mobile and embedded test devices, and training courses
  8. FractiletentativeUK B2B software and AI, #3, score 55May need software supply chain security and vulnerability management tools, and AI management certification support, as customers start asking for them.Who would buy it: Head of Software Engineering. What could help: SBOM and software composition analysis tools, vulnerability management software, and ISO 42001 readiness and audit services.
  9. HarveytentativeUK B2B software and AI, #7, score 53May need further security and compliance tooling and audit services, as it sells legal AI to law firms and corporate legal teams that handle confidential documents and the funding round suggests growth.Who would buy it: Chief Information Security Officer. What could help: Compliance automation, security certification and audit services, data loss prevention, and access management tools
  10. WayvetentativeUK B2B software and AI, #9, score 49May need automotive cybersecurity and test tooling, as it hires a cyber security engineer and test and integration engineers in Germany for OEM programmes.Who would buy it: Head of Security. What could help: Automotive cybersecurity testing and monitoring tools, vehicle validation and simulation tooling, and compliance certification services
  11. AboundtentativeUK fintech and payments, #8, score 34May need governance, risk and compliance tooling, as it has posted a GRC security specialist role.Who would buy it: Head of Security. What could help: GRC and compliance automation platforms, risk register tools, security audit and certification services
  12. RelationtentativeUK life sciences, #4, score 32May need observability, disaster recovery and security tooling for its hybrid platform, as the platform engineering role is asked to own these controls.Who would buy it: VP of Engineering. What could help: Identity and access management, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, monitoring and observability, backup and disaster recovery services

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  1. PhysicsXstrongUK B2B software and AI, #4, score 54May need HPC cluster management, job scheduling and identity governance tooling, plus compliance tooling for SOC 2 or ISO 27001, as the Lead IT Engineer advert describes.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: HPC and GPU compute capacity, workload scheduling software, identity governance and privileged access tools, compliance automation, endpoint and IT support tooling
  2. AureosstrongUK construction and property, #2, score 51May need integration and IT services support, such as systems consolidation and managed services, after the reported acquisition of a Leeds IT services firm and the hiring of a lead business analyst.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Business process mapping and workflow tools, systems integration services, IT service management platforms, cloud migration and managed IT services
  3. Fuse EnergystrongUK climate and energy, #1, score 48May need data centre design, power and networking equipment and infrastructure services, as press reports say it will develop its own data centres and it is hiring data centre, infrastructure and network engineers.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Data centre design and build services, power and cooling equipment, networking hardware, colocation and connectivity
  4. LomondstrongUK construction and property, #5, score 39May need integration tooling and property management systems to bring acquired agencies' lettings books onto shared platforms, given the run of acquisitions and a portfolio reported at 72,000 properties.Who would buy it: Chief Information Officer. What could help: Property management and lettings software, data migration tools, system integration services, and managed IT and device rollout for newly acquired branches
  5. Cardo GroupstrongUK construction and property, #8, score 31May need systems to bring newly acquired businesses onto shared finance, job management and reporting platforms, as suggested by the August acquisition and the further purchase reported in October.Who would buy it: Chief Information Officer or Head of IT. What could help: Field service and job management software, ERP and finance system integration, cloud migration and IT integration services
  6. Harley HaddowstrongUK construction and property, #10, score 30May need IT setup, collaboration and design software licences for the new Birmingham office, following its launch with an 11-strong team.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Office IT setup and managed services, cloud storage and collaboration platforms, CAD and BIM software licences, secure networking
  7. KotostrongUK agencies and media, #5, score 28May need collaboration, file-sharing and identity tools to join up its studios after the reported Stereo Creative acquisition.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Operations Director. What could help: Cloud storage and file-sharing platforms, identity and device management, video collaboration and project tools for creative teams
  8. Node4moderateUK professional services, #2, score 50May need monitoring, incident management and change-governance tooling for its 24x7 Derby network operations centre, as the NOC team leader advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Network and Security Practice. What could help: Network monitoring and observability platforms, IT service management and ticketing software, runbook and change automation, shift scheduling tools
  9. WordsmithmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #10, score 48May need identity, device management and IT automation tooling, as the IT Security Engineer advert describes a largely automated employee setup and support platform.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Head of Security. What could help: Identity and access management, device management and enrolment, IT service automation, compliance evidence automation, hardware logistics
  10. LRGmoderateUK construction and property, #3, score 47May need IT service management, supplier performance and reporting tools, after advertising a Head of Service Delivery to own IT supplier SLAs and service dashboards.Who would buy it: Head of Service Delivery or Chief Information Officer. What could help: IT service management platforms, supplier and contract management software, service reporting and dashboard tools, managed service monitoring
  11. VeezumoderateUK transport and travel, #1, score 46May need systems integration and dispatch or booking platform consolidation services after buying a West Midlands taxi firm.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Dispatch and booking software integration, data migration services, driver app and payments tooling, telephony and call-handling platforms
  12. S&WmoderateUK professional services, #4, score 42May need product management, vendor management and workflow tools for the roughly 40 audit and outsourcing applications, as a product manager role was advertised to run that portfolio.Who would buy it: Senior Digital Manager, Digital Technology Solutions. What could help: Audit and assurance software, Power Platform and Microsoft 365 adoption services, software asset and vendor management tools, AI-enabled audit tooling
  13. DextersmoderateUK construction and property, #9, score 30May need migration and onboarding tools and services to bring newly acquired agencies onto its standard IT systems, as suggested by the Head of IT Operations advert.Who would buy it: Head of IT Operations. What could help: Tenant-to-tenant migration software for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, identity and device management, network and firewall equipment, managed IT project services
  14. Ison Harrison SolicitorsmoderateUK professional services, #10, score 28May need integration of case management, document and client-portal systems after the reported acquisition, given staff growth of 20% in 2025.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Legal case management software, data migration services, document management, identity and access management, and managed IT support.
  15. Culina Group LimitedmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #3, score 28May need systems integration and shared platforms to bring the business together under one brand, based on the reported brand unification and rebrand.Who would buy it: Chief Information Officer. What could help: Systems integration services, warehouse and transport management platforms, data consolidation and reporting tools, IT consolidation services
  16. Constellation Cold LogisticsmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #4, score 28May need warehouse management and systems integration software to bring the newly acquired Norwegian business onto its network, suggested by the August acquisition of Impruv Logistics AS.Who would buy it: Chief Information Officer. What could help: Warehouse management systems, integration platforms, cold chain temperature monitoring and reporting software, and data migration services
  17. Ocean InfinitymoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #7, score 26May need hybrid cloud, edge and data-transfer infrastructure and CI/CD tooling, as the advert for a head of platform architecture describes a fragmented technology landscape to be standardised.Who would buy it: Head of Platform Architecture. What could help: Cloud and hybrid infrastructure, CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tooling, observability, vessel-to-shore data transfer and satellite connectivity services
  18. Amber TavernsmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #4, score 26May need pub-level technology such as tills, wifi, audio-visual and sports TV systems and booking tools, as the estate grows towards 400 pubs and enters new regions.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Operations Director. What could help: EPOS and payment systems, audio-visual and broadcast equipment, venue wifi and networking, managed IT support, booking software
  19. Costello MedicalmoderateUK agencies and media, #7, score 25May need new systems, IT service management tools and managed IT support, with two IT specialist roles posted in October and a team of five already in place.Who would buy it: Head of Technical Operations. What could help: IT service management and device management software, software implementation and training services, managed IT support, and cloud and collaboration tools for a growing multi-country workforce
  20. Flat IronmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #9, score 21May need restaurant technology that scales across more sites, such as booking, point-of-sale and workforce scheduling, since it is adding Birmingham and is named a fast-growing business.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Table booking and payments platforms, point-of-sale systems, rota and labour management software, and gift card platforms
  21. Arbury GroupmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #9, score 20May need dealer management and systems integration work to bring five newly acquired Renault and Dacia dealerships onto its existing platforms, as the October acquisition suggests.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Dealer management system migration and integration services, network and site connectivity, website and stock-feed tools, and managed IT support for new sites.
  22. Open CosmostentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #1, score 55May need IT support tooling and managed services for its growing offices, as suggested by the first-line IT support role in Barcelona and the new Porto set-up.Who would buy it: Head of IT. What could help: Device management, helpdesk and identity software, managed IT services for multi-country offices
  23. Socially PowerfultentativeUK agencies and media, #9, score 21May need project and resource management software to track budgets, margins and billing across many concurrent campaigns, as the Senior Project Manager advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Project management, resource planning and professional services automation software, plus campaign budget and margin reporting tools.
  24. OrioletentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #9, score 21May need more IT, workspace and infrastructure support, such as managed IT and device provisioning, as headcount rose from 18 to 50 in 2025.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Managed IT services, device management, collaboration and security tooling for a growing engineering team
  25. TechPointtentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #10, score 21May need help bringing Esprit Electronics onto shared ERP, CRM and order systems, as the acquisition and the sales administration advert suggest.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Chief Operating Officer. What could help: ERP and CRM integration services, data migration tools, IT integration consultancy, managed IT services
  26. Island Green PowertentativeUK climate and energy, #8, score 20May need project data, document management and collaboration systems as headcount grew 26% to 44 in 2025.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Finance Director. What could help: Document management, project portfolio management, GIS and IT support services

Data and analytics 16

  1. DwellystrongUK B2B software and AI, #1, score 64May need revenue operations and commercial reporting tools, such as a landlord CRM, pricing analytics and forecasting software, to bring acquired agencies' data onto one system.Who would buy it: UK General Manager / Commercial Director. What could help: CRM and data-cleansing tools, BI and reporting platforms, pricing and fee analytics, sales incentive and forecasting software
  2. GoalhangermoderateUK agencies and media, #1, score 57May need data warehouse, BI and lifecycle-CRM tooling and services for memberships, since the senior data analyst advert refers to a new warehouse and lifecycle-CRM environment.Who would buy it: Head of Memberships. What could help: Data modelling and transformation tools, BI and dashboarding software, data quality monitoring, customer data and identity resolution products, and lifecycle marketing and subscription analytics platforms.
  3. WayvemoderateUK B2B software and AI, #9, score 49May need data platform, storage and labelling tooling, as it recruits a VP of AI Data and posts storage and data enrichment platform roles.Who would buy it: VP of AI Data. What could help: Data storage and pipeline software, data curation and labelling tools, and cloud compute capacity for large-scale model training
  4. Fuse EnergymoderateUK climate and energy, #1, score 48May need market data feeds and data platform tooling, as the Data Platform Lead advert covers trading data, vendor onboarding and pipeline monitoring.Who would buy it: Data Platform Lead. What could help: Power market and weather data providers, data pipeline and storage platforms, data quality and observability tools
  5. CoMindmoderateUK life sciences, #2, score 36May need data pipeline, experiment tracking and cloud compute tooling, based on a Senior Data Platform Engineer advert saying such infrastructure does not yet exist in any deliberate form.Who would buy it: Head of Data Science. What could help: Data pipeline orchestration, ML experiment tracking, cloud compute and data catalogue platforms, and regulated-grade reproducibility tooling
  6. Oner ActivemoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #1, score 33May need web analytics, experimentation and customer data tools, as the advert for a Web & Digital Analytics Manager suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Digital Trade. What could help: Analytics and behaviour tracking platforms, A/B testing and personalisation tools, data pipelines and dashboards, and tag management
  7. Club L LondonmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #2, score 32May need data platform and governance tooling, such as dbt-based modelling, semantic layer and data quality products, as a new Head of Data takes over the data budget and vendors.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Data transformation and testing tools, semantic layer and metrics products, data observability and governance software, BI tools that work with AI assistants
  8. Octopus EnergymoderateUK climate and energy, #2, score 32May need energy trading, market data and forecasting platforms to support an automated power trading business acquired in September 2026.Who would buy it: Head of Trading. What could help: Energy market data feeds, trading and risk management software, forecasting and analytics platforms, and cloud hosting for low-latency workloads
  9. TXPmoderateUK professional services, #7, score 32May need a group finance data platform and reporting tools, as the Head of FP&A advert describes building a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI environment fed by seven business systems.Who would buy it: Group Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Data integration and connector tools, data quality and lineage software, forecasting and planning platforms, Power BI and Fabric implementation services
  10. ValarianmoderateUK cybersecurity, #4, score 29May need graph database, data pipeline and data platform reliability tooling, as it is hiring a senior data engineer for ontologies and knowledge graphs and a DataOps engineer.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: Graph database platforms, data pipeline and orchestration tools, data observability and backup and recovery software
  11. Paloma HealthmoderateUK health and care, #9, score 25May need data platform and pipeline tooling, as it hires a data engineer while building its own electronic health record and AI clinical support tool.Who would buy it: VP of Technology. What could help: Cloud data warehouse, data integration and orchestration tools, data quality and governance software, health data security tooling
  12. Right FormulamoderateUK agencies and media, #8, score 25May need partnership measurement and sponsorship analytics tools, as the hiring of a Partnership Effectiveness Manager suggests it is building measurement and reporting frameworks for clients.Who would buy it: Partnership Effectiveness Lead. What could help: Sponsorship measurement and media valuation platforms, brand tracking and consumer research data, and dashboard and data integration tools.
  13. RoslinCTmoderateUK life sciences, #8, score 24May need electronic quality management, batch record review and documentation software, as the hiring of batch reviewers and a QC documentation analyst suggests a heavy manual document load.Who would buy it: Head of Quality Assurance. What could help: Electronic quality management systems, electronic batch record and document control software, environmental monitoring and process analytics tools, and audit management platforms.
  14. SLR ConsultingtentativeUK professional services, #1, score 66May need data, cloud and AI platform capability for its digital products after a data executive was named as chief technology officer.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Cloud data platforms, machine learning operations tooling, geospatial and imagery processing services, data engineering partners
  15. UNiDAYStentativeUK agencies and media, #2, score 32May need product analytics and experimentation tooling as it hires a senior product analyst and an analytics implementation specialist.Who would buy it: Head of Data and Insight. What could help: Product analytics and experimentation platforms, tag management and analytics implementation services, BI and visualisation tools.
  16. Somerce®tentativeUK agencies and media, #10, score 19May need client reporting and trading analytics tools, as new account and trading manager roles must forecast GMV and report weekly to clients.Who would buy it: Head of Client Services. What could help: BI and dashboard software, TikTok Shop and affiliate analytics, forecasting and reporting tools

AI and automation 9

  1. DwellystrongUK B2B software and AI, #1, score 64May need AI engineering infrastructure, such as evaluation, observability and orchestration tooling for AI agents, after the $170m raise and a push to automate acquired agencies' workflows.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: LLM evaluation and observability platforms, agent orchestration frameworks, model and inference APIs, workflow automation tooling
  2. S&WstrongUK professional services, #4, score 42May need AI and data platform tooling, such as cloud, data engineering and model evaluation services, for its ClearViewIP intelligence platform, as a recent senior architect advert describes building it from the ground up.Who would buy it: Head of ClearViewIP Workbench Programme. What could help: Cloud and data platform services, MLOps and model evaluation tooling, front-end and API development tools, secure Azure deployment services, patent and technical document data sources
  3. PaddlestrongUK fintech and payments, #7, score 34May need machine learning and AI tooling, such as model training, feature stores, agent frameworks and monitoring, after advertising a founding Head of Data Science and a Senior AI Engineer for go-to-market.Who would buy it: VP of Data. What could help: MLOps and model monitoring platforms, feature stores, LLM evaluation and observability tools, agent frameworks, cloud machine learning compute, and fraud and risk scoring data
  4. GreshamstrongUK fintech and payments, #10, score 31May need AI development tooling and cloud AI services, suggested by the appointment of a chief product and AI officer and several senior AI engineer roles.Who would buy it: Chief Product and AI Officer. What could help: AI developer tools, cloud AI platforms and model services, MLOps and data quality tooling, test automation and application performance monitoring
  5. Checkout.commoderateUK fintech and payments, #1, score 52May need AI, workflow automation and knowledge tooling for its Legal and Enterprise Risk teams, as the advert for an AI product lead there suggests.Who would buy it: General Counsel or Head of Legal Operations. What could help: Legal AI platforms, contract and matter management software, workflow automation tools, AI governance and data protection tooling
  6. PrimermoderateUK fintech and payments, #6, score 34May need machine learning infrastructure and experiment tooling, as the company is hiring its first senior ML engineer to build a data science function around smart payment routing.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: MLOps platforms, feature stores, model monitoring and observability, experiment and A/B testing tools, cloud compute for model training
  7. PortSwiggermoderateUK cybersecurity, #6, score 24May need AI-assisted case routing and resolution tooling for customer support, as the AI Support Operations Specialist advert describes a live system handling incoming cases.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Experience. What could help: AI support automation platforms, case routing and triage tools, knowledge base software, and testing or guardrail tools for automated account actions
  8. Somerce®moderateUK agencies and media, #10, score 19May need agentic AI and automation tooling to run agency workflows, as one advert says it is building agentic AI into how the whole agency runs.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: AI workflow automation platforms, LLM and agent tooling, live performance analytics and reporting automation
  9. MSQtentativeUK agencies and media, #4, score 28May need AI and data tooling to support the claim on its homepage that its AI is already changing the game for clients.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: AI and generative content platforms, marketing data and analytics tools, cloud and data infrastructure, model governance software

Engineering and product 25

  1. FractilestrongUK B2B software and AI, #3, score 55May need semiconductor test, yield analytics and silicon bring-up tooling and services as it moves towards volume production.Who would buy it: Head of Silicon Engineering. What could help: ATE test development services, yield and manufacturing data analytics software, DFT and test IP, and OSAT and test house services.
  2. PhysicsXstrongUK B2B software and AI, #4, score 54May need multi-cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, secrets management and GPU compute services, as the Staff Infrastructure Engineer advert and other infrastructure hires suggest.Who would buy it: Head of Platform Engineering. What could help: Cloud and GPU capacity, infrastructure-as-code and secrets management tooling, Kubernetes observability and security, networking services
  3. AlloyedstrongUK manufacturing and industrial, #3, score 32May need quality management, inspection and metrology equipment and software, as it is hiring a quality engineer, quality technician and metrology operator while working to ISO 9001.Who would buy it: Head of Quality. What could help: Electronic quality management and non-conformance software, metrology and inspection hardware, calibration and testing services, certification and audit support
  4. Island Green PowerstrongUK climate and energy, #8, score 20May need engineering, grid connection and construction contractors and design software for its large solar and storage schemes, as the 500MW Green Hill approval and a £1bn Norfolk project suggest.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer or Head of Engineering. What could help: Electrical and civil engineering services, grid connection consultancy, solar and battery equipment supply, project design and delivery software
  5. United InfrastructuremoderateUK construction and property, #1, score 61May need BIM, reality capture and design automation software for a new digital delivery department, as the Head of Digital Delivery advert describes building the function from scratch.Who would buy it: Engineering Director, Power T&D. What could help: BIM and reality capture platforms, engineering data management systems, design automation tools, and implementation partners for power transmission and distribution design
  6. Open CosmosmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #1, score 55May need mission and project management tools and systems engineering (MBSE) software to coordinate a growing number of satellite programmes, as suggested by the many mission manager and systems engineer adverts.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Programme and project management software, MBSE and requirements tools, simulation and verification tools, test and integration equipment
  7. Cycle PharmaceuticalsmoderateUK life sciences, #1, score 42May need clinical trial operations services and software, such as CRO capacity, site feasibility, patient recruitment and data management, for Phase 3 and post-approval studies.Who would buy it: Associate Director of Clinical Operations. What could help: Clinical trial management and data capture software, specialist CRO and bioanalytical services, rare disease patient recruitment services, decentralised trial platforms, medical writing services
  8. iwocamoderateUK fintech and payments, #3, score 39May need API management, developer portal and integration monitoring tools for its Lending API partners, as the technical integration manager and engineering hires suggest.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: API management and developer portal software, observability and logging tools, experimentation platforms, and engineering services for service migration.
  9. GreenjetsmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #2, score 37May need requirements management, systems engineering and simulation tools, as the new systems engineering team is setting up its tools and processes and a structural analyst is being hired.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer or Head of Engineering. What could help: Requirements and traceability software, model-based systems engineering tools, FEA and simulation licences, test data management, flight test instrumentation
  10. Clarion HousingmoderateUK construction and property, #6, score 35May need development delivery and project management software and construction partners, given the hiring of a construction delivery manager to help deliver 50,000 new homes in 10 years and a 136-home forward sale agreed in July.Who would buy it: Development Director. What could help: Construction project and programme management software, cost and procurement tools, stakeholder engagement platforms, and specialist contractors and consultants for housing development.
  11. PrimermoderateUK fintech and payments, #6, score 34May need developer platform and AI coding tools, as a senior infrastructure hire is asked to own CI/CD, ephemeral environments and how engineers work with coding agents.Who would buy it: Engineering Manager, Infrastructure. What could help: CI/CD and deployment platforms, ephemeral environment tools, AI coding assistants and agent tooling, developer productivity analytics, on-call and observability software
  12. AboundmoderateUK fintech and payments, #8, score 34May need engineering delivery and roadmap visibility tooling and platform support, as the CTO's chief of staff advert describes scaling the technology organisation across several countries.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Engineering management and roadmap tools, cloud cost management (FinOps) software, observability tools, developer platform services
  13. HIVEDmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #1, score 33May need developer tooling, routing and mapping data, and telemetry or monitoring services, as a Series B is funding growth in its engineering teams building driver-facing systems.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Mapping and geocoding data, route optimisation software, telemetry and observability platforms, cloud infrastructure and data tooling
  14. Victorian PlumbingmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #3, score 32May need e-commerce platform, mobile app and product analytics tooling, as it hires a product owner for web and apps across two brands and web content staff.Who would buy it: Head of Digital Product. What could help: Product management and backlog tools, app testing and QA services, product information management and digital asset management software, image optimisation and CGI content services, and web analytics platforms.
  15. RelationmoderateUK life sciences, #4, score 32May need hybrid compute, Kubernetes and ML training infrastructure tooling, as it hires a platform engineering lead and a machine learning research engineer.Who would buy it: VP of Engineering. What could help: GPU and cloud compute capacity, Kubernetes and MLOps platforms, CI/CD and developer tooling, genomic pipeline and workflow software
  16. UNiDAYSmoderateUK agencies and media, #2, score 32May need developer platform, observability and data pipeline tooling as it hires a Head of Platform and a Head of Engineering for a new business unit.Who would buy it: Head of Platform. What could help: CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tooling, observability and incident management software, data quality and lineage tools, cloud cost management.
  17. Quantum MotionmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #5, score 28May need chip design software, simulation tools and test equipment for cryogenic chip design, after the Series C and a run of senior IC design and characterisation hires.Who would buy it: Head of IC Design. What could help: Electronic design automation tools, mixed-signal simulation software, cryogenic test and measurement equipment, and chip fabrication or packaging services
  18. HealfmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #6, score 26May need e-commerce conversion tooling, such as experimentation, personalisation and design-to-code systems, for its website, quiz and subscription portal.Who would buy it: Head of Product or Head of E-commerce. What could help: A/B testing and personalisation platforms, design system and prototyping tools, AI design-to-code tools, and conversion optimisation software and services
  19. IsembardmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #8, score 24May need CAM software, tooling and machining workflow products, given it is hiring a CAM programmer to own programming and machining standards across its Hamburg and Wissous factories.Who would buy it: Head of Manufacturing Engineering. What could help: CAM and simulation software, cutting tools and tool management, workholding, metrology and inspection equipment, machine monitoring software
  20. CoreTech SecuritymoderateUK cybersecurity, #8, score 23May need test infrastructure, such as device farms, lab hardware and test automation tooling, as the hiring of integration and test engineers suggests larger multi-technology projects.Who would buy it: Head of Engineering. What could help: Test automation and CI tooling, device and hardware test labs, network emulation and simulation equipment, and deployment automation software
  21. OriolemoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #9, score 21May need optical and radio-frequency test and measurement instruments, such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and network analysers, plus automation software for test benches, as it builds out its test software team.Who would buy it: Head of Test Engineering. What could help: Optical and electronic test and measurement equipment, instrument control and test automation software, calibration and equipment servicing
  22. CoMindtentativeUK life sciences, #2, score 36May need software delivery, CI/CD and test tooling for regulated medical device software, based on several software and QA roles.Who would buy it: Software Engineering Manager. What could help: Requirements traceability and test management tools, CI/CD and DevOps platforms, and medical device software verification services
  23. Connected KerbtentativeUK climate and energy, #6, score 27May need prototyping, test and R&D equipment and services for the innovation hub that opened in Aberdeen.Who would buy it: Chief Technology Officer. What could help: Electronics test equipment, prototyping and certification services, engineering design software, embedded and connectivity components
  24. BridewelltentativeUK cybersecurity, #7, score 24May need identity and access management platforms to build a new Identity practice for CNI clients, with a managed identity service on its roadmap.Who would buy it: Identity Practice Lead or Chief Technology Officer. What could help: IAM, privileged access management and identity governance platforms, partner programmes, training and lab environments
  25. BMSItentativeUK climate and energy, #7, score 24May need BMS hardware, controllers and commissioning tools, as it adds project and commissioning engineers in Scotland.Who would buy it: Projects Director. What could help: BMS controllers and field devices, network and integration gateways, commissioning and diagnostic tools, subcontract installation services

Operations and supply chain 66

  1. FractilestrongUK B2B software and AI, #3, score 55May need supplier quality, audit and quality management software as it sets up a quality function across foundry, packaging, test and contract manufacturers.Who would buy it: Head of Manufacturing Operations. What could help: Quality management system software, supplier management and audit tools, document and change control, and supplier qualification and audit services.
  2. Open CosmosstrongUK manufacturing and industrial, #1, score 55May need procurement and ERP software, supplier management and supply chain tools to support satellite production after its large funding round, as suggested by the new procurement role.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: ERP and purchasing software, supplier performance and spend analytics tools, inventory and logistics planning software, space-grade component sourcing services
  3. SokinstrongUK fintech and payments, #4, score 35May need incident management tooling and payment operations automation, as it hires an incident management lead and a regional operations head who is asked to use AI tooling.Who would buy it: Director of Global Operations. What could help: Incident and service management platforms, reconciliation and payment operations automation, AI support and onboarding tools, and bank integration tooling.
  4. Victorian PlumbingstrongUK retail and consumer brands, #3, score 32May need supply chain planning and inventory management software, plus warehouse capacity, as sales grow and it hires warehouse, driver and supply chain staff.Who would buy it: Supply Chain Director. What could help: Demand forecasting and merchandise planning software, purchase order and supplier portal tools, warehouse management systems, freight and container booking services, and fulfilment or temporary warehouse labour services.
  5. Nexeon LtdstrongUK climate and energy, #5, score 29May need production equipment, process control and supply chain services to scale up silicon anode material output after a reported £100m equity round.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Industrial process equipment, plant automation and quality testing systems, raw material and logistics services, and manufacturing execution software.
  6. Connected KerbstrongUK climate and energy, #6, score 27May need manufacturing and production equipment, plus supply chain and logistics services, for its new Aberdeen charger production site.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Production and test equipment, component supply, warehousing and inventory software, freight and logistics services, factory health and safety services
  7. FACEGYMstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #5, score 25May need studio booking, scheduling and rota software, plus client membership and retention tools, to run a growing network of studios across the UK and US.Who would buy it: Head of Studio Operations. What could help: Appointment booking and rota software, membership and loyalty platforms, point-of-sale and client CRM, studio performance reporting tools
  8. The Walcot GroupstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #7, score 21May need kitchen fit-out, equipment and ingredient supply for new openings, as a second Solina has opened in Cardiff and more sites are coming soon.Who would buy it: Operations Director or Head Chef. What could help: Catering equipment, fit-out and furniture, wholesale food and drink supply, and stock and purchasing software
  9. TechPointstrongUK manufacturing and industrial, #10, score 21May need production equipment maintenance tools and a maintenance management (CMMS) system, plus spares and contractor services, for its new facility, as the maintenance engineer advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Site Operations Manager. What could help: CMMS software, SMT equipment spares and service contracts, calibration and maintenance contractors, condition monitoring tools
  10. Flat IronstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #9, score 21May need site-opening supplies and services for a new Birmingham restaurant, such as kitchen equipment, fit-out and food and drink supply, given the opening reported in September 2026.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant fit-out and furniture, food and drink wholesale supply, uniforms, and site-launch services
  11. EmberstrongUK transport and travel, #7, score 10May need more electric buses, charging equipment and fleet management or tracking systems, as news of an £18m investment suggests it is putting money into its network.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Electric coaches and buses, depot and en-route charging equipment, energy supply and management, fleet telematics and live tracking software, maintenance and parts.
  12. DwellymoderateUK B2B software and AI, #1, score 64May need integration and onboarding tooling, such as data migration, project management and workforce scheduling software, to run several agency integrations at once.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Data migration and integration tools, project and portfolio management software, field workforce scheduling and KPI dashboard platforms
  13. PhysicsXmoderateUK B2B software and AI, #4, score 54May need resource planning and staffing software for its delivery teams, as the Resourcing Manager advert suggests.Who would buy it: Head of Delivery Operations. What could help: Professional services automation and resource management software, workforce planning and analytics tools
  14. NscalemoderateUK B2B software and AI, #5, score 54May need operations management tooling and supply chain and data centre services to support a newly appointed COO scaling GPU fleet operations.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Fleet and asset management software, capacity planning and monitoring tools, hardware logistics, data centre operations and maintenance services
  15. TFP Fertility GroupmoderateUK health and care, #1, score 52May need systems to bring a newly acquired fertility group onto shared clinic, patient and booking platforms, as the acquisition was reported on 22 October.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Clinic management and patient record software, integration and data migration tools, and patient booking and payment platforms
  16. AureosmoderateUK construction and property, #2, score 51May need procurement and supplier management software, such as spend analysis, supplier approval and contract tools, as it hires a head of procurement for the HS2 Washwood Heath joint venture and a senior buyer in Scotland.Who would buy it: Head of Procurement. What could help: Procurement and purchase-to-pay software, supplier risk and onboarding tools, spend analytics, supply chain risk monitoring
  17. Fuse EnergymoderateUK climate and energy, #1, score 48May need set-up services and systems for new Irish and Australian business units, as it is hiring operations managers in Dublin and Melbourne, and supply chain staff in China.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Market-entry support, regulatory and billing systems, supplier quality and supply chain software, logistics services
  18. Cycle PharmaceuticalsmoderateUK life sciences, #1, score 42May need supply chain and serialisation services, plus planning and supplier-management tools, to support an outsourced manufacturing and distribution network.Who would buy it: Chief Operations and Regulatory Officer. What could help: Supply planning and visibility software, serialisation and track-and-trace services, third-party logistics and cold-chain providers, supplier management tools
  19. GreenjetsmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #2, score 37May need quality management and supplier quality software, plus audit and certification support, as it builds ISO 9001 and AS9100 controls and supplier approval processes (the senior supplier quality hire suggests this).Who would buy it: Head of Quality or Operations Director. What could help: Quality management system software, supplier management and corrective action tracking tools, AS9100 certification and audit services, incoming inspection equipment
  20. Clarion HousingmoderateUK construction and property, #6, score 35May need repairs and maintenance workforce tools, such as mobile job scheduling and materials supply, for its in-house trades teams, given the run of multi trade operative roles posted across London and the regions.Who would buy it: Director of Repairs and Maintenance. What could help: Mobile field service and job scheduling software, vehicle and tool supply, building materials and trade supplies, and fleet leasing.
  21. HIVEDmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #1, score 33May need depot and fleet management software, such as labour planning, driver scheduling and vehicle tracking tools, as it adds depots and hires operations managers and coordinators across several sites.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Workforce and labour planning software, driver management and scheduling platforms, fleet and vehicle management systems, depot sortation and scanning equipment
  22. Vita GroupmoderateUK construction and property, #7, score 33May need front-of-house, shift scheduling and resident-experience software, as it hires customer service, concierge and supervisor teams on rotating shifts across several cities.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Workforce scheduling and rota software, resident app and parcel management platforms, incident logging tools, and staff training platforms.
  23. Essential PharmamoderateUK life sciences, #5, score 32May need technical transfer, contract manufacturing oversight and document control tools, given the advert for an MSAT associate director to run site-to-site transfers and choose manufacturing partners.Who would buy it: Head of Technical Operations. What could help: Quality management and document control software, technical transfer and validation consultancy, and supply chain visibility tools for contract manufacturers.
  24. AVK-SEGmoderateUK climate and energy, #3, score 32May need field service management software and parts and scheduling tools, as it is hiring a European Service Manager to build a scalable service operation across several countries.Who would buy it: European Service Manager or Service Director. What could help: Field service management and scheduling software, parts and inventory systems, remote monitoring tools, subcontractor service partners
  25. HSL CompliancemoderateUK professional services, #8, score 32May need operations, scheduling and contract-to-invoice software to support a new central operations function across its Air, Fire and Asbestos divisions.Who would buy it: Managing Director, Air, Fire & Asbestos. What could help: Field service management and scheduling software, contract mobilisation and billing tools, operational reporting and dashboard platforms, and asset register systems
  26. AlloyedmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #3, score 32May need production planning, ERP/MRP and inventory software, and supplier management tools, as the new Material Planner advert covers new product introduction and serial production.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: ERP and MRP modules, demand and supply planning software, inventory analytics, supplier performance and procurement tools
  27. Inside Travel Group | B Corp™moderateUK transport and travel, #2, score 32May need booking and itinerary management software, including supplier booking and automated travel document tools, as the team grows and adds operations staff.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Tour operator booking and reservation systems, supplier connectivity and document automation tools, scheduling software for tour leaders
  28. WelbeckmoderateUK health and care, #6, score 29May need clinical equipment, imaging and diagnostics systems and related support for the Cambridge centre, as the hiring spans radiology, phlebotomy, endoscopy and theatres and includes a PACS administrator.Who would buy it: Imaging and Diagnostics Centre Director. What could help: PACS and imaging software, diagnostic and endoscopy equipment, laboratory and specimen-handling services, clinical consumables
  29. NEOS HospitalitymoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #2, score 28May need venue conversion and fit-out services and supplies, suggested by August 2026 coverage of further pub conversions after a Bristol success.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Interior design and fit-out contractors, bar and kitchen equipment, furniture and lighting, AV and sound systems, and project management software for site rollouts.
  30. Health Partners GroupmoderateUK health and care, #7, score 28May need clinical scheduling, case management and reporting software to deliver two newly awarded public contracts, the largest worth £5.5m.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Occupational health case management platforms, clinician scheduling and rota tools, secure client reporting and dashboards, and contract performance tracking software.
  31. Quantum MotionmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #5, score 28May need project and delivery management software and field service tooling, as it sets up a systems delivery function for installing quantum systems at customer sites.Who would buy it: Director of Systems Delivery. What could help: Project and programme management software, field service and asset tracking systems, installation logistics and site preparation services
  32. Culina Group LimitedmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #3, score 28May need international freight and customs management software, plus overseas haulage and forwarding partners, following the launch of an international division.Who would buy it: Managing Director, International. What could help: Freight forwarding and customs software, transport management systems, cross-border carrier and haulage partnerships, trade compliance tools
  33. Buzzworks HoldingsmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #3, score 27May need hotel management and booking software, plus systems for stock, rotas and EPOS across a growing estate, after buying a Perthshire hotel and adding rooms.Who would buy it: Operations Director. What could help: Property management and booking systems, EPOS, stock control and workforce scheduling software, channel managers
  34. Connected KerbmoderateUK climate and energy, #6, score 27May need field service management software and electrical testing and safety tools, as it hires installation managers and a qualified supervisor to oversee field engineers and subcontractors.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Field service and job scheduling software, electrical test and inspection instruments, digital compliance and incident reporting tools, subcontractor management software, vehicle and PPE supply
  35. Nobody's ChildmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #5, score 27May need retail store systems and fit-out services for new boutiques, after the opening of a Bath shop described as part of a UK retail expansion.Who would buy it: Head of Retail Operations. What could help: Point-of-sale and store inventory software, shop fit-out and shopfitting services, visual merchandising supplies, store security and footfall analytics
  36. KYNmoderateUK health and care, #8, score 25May need catering, kitchen and housekeeping supplies and services, as the 12 roles posted since 1 August include chefs, kitchen porters, waiting and laundry staff across two homes.Who would buy it: Hospitality Manager or Head of Operations. What could help: Food and beverage wholesale, catering equipment, kitchen food safety and temperature monitoring software, linen and laundry services, cleaning supplies
  37. Paloma HealthmoderateUK health and care, #9, score 25May need workforce scheduling, care coordination and governance or safeguarding case-management software, as it hires heads of operations and governance for a function of over 100 people and plans 100+ more roles.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Clinician rostering and scheduling software, CQC compliance and incident management tools, safeguarding case management, patient support ticketing and AI support tools
  38. Chickpea GroupmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #6, score 24May need retail point-of-sale, stock management and supplier ordering systems for a store with a butcher, bakery and deli, which is a different model from its pubs.Who would buy it: Operations Director. What could help: Retail EPOS, inventory and wastage software, wholesale ordering platforms and food suppliers
  39. BMSImoderateUK climate and energy, #7, score 24May need field service management and job scheduling software, as it recruits support engineers across Scotland, London, Maidenhead and Cardiff.Who would buy it: Service Director. What could help: Field service management software, maintenance scheduling and reporting tools, mobile apps for engineers, vehicle and tool management
  40. Greenhous Group LimitedmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #8, score 23May need vehicle logistics and driver scheduling software, plus vehicle inspection and damage-capture tools, after posting roles for a driver planner, arrivals inspector, QC operative and delivery driver.Who would buy it: Head of Logistics or Operations Director. What could help: Transport and fleet scheduling software, vehicle condition and damage inspection apps, driver tablet and workflow platforms, and telematics.
  41. Buffaload LogisticsmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #5, score 22May need transport management and fleet efficiency software, such as route planning and temperature monitoring, as headcount grows and a new chief executive is reported.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Transport management systems, route optimisation, refrigerated fleet telematics and temperature monitoring, emissions reporting tools
  42. WildLandmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #8, score 21May need hospitality operations software, such as booking, rota and housekeeping management tools, as its stays grow across three regions and a new lodge opens in Sutherland.Who would buy it: Head of Hospitality Operations. What could help: Property management and booking systems, staff rota and scheduling software, housekeeping and task management apps, guest communication tools
  43. TechPointmoderateUK manufacturing and industrial, #10, score 21May need procurement and supplier management software, and component sourcing or supplier risk data, to support its supply chain services, as the buyer advert suggests.Who would buy it: Supply Chain Director or Head of Procurement. What could help: Procurement and purchase order software, component sourcing and market intelligence platforms, supplier risk assessment tools, inventory planning software
  44. Travel ChaptermoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #10, score 19May need field-service and property-operations software for scheduling housekeepers, tradespeople and maintenance, given nine roles posted since August and a new Bridport office.Who would buy it: Head of Property Services. What could help: Job scheduling and dispatch software, housekeeping and changeover management tools, contractor management platforms, property inspection and compliance apps
  45. Somerce®moderateUK agencies and media, #10, score 19May need live-stream studio equipment, production software and talent management platforms, as it is hiring presenters, producers and a videographer across London and Manchester studios.Who would buy it: Head of Live Operations. What could help: Studio lighting, camera and audio equipment, streaming and editing software, shift scheduling and freelancer payment tools
  46. LivGreen - Retrofit SpecialistsmoderateUK climate and energy, #10, score 16May need project and job management software for retrofit delivery, as staff rose 52% in the year to March 2026 while it runs large-scale schemes.Who would buy it: Operations Director. What could help: Field service and job scheduling software, retrofit project management platforms, survey and installation compliance tools, and resident engagement and appointment systems.
  47. Expect Distribution LtdmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #10, score 12May need cross-border transport and customs support, and warehouse systems that handle Irish shipments, after news that it is supporting a customer's expansion into Ireland.Who would buy it: Operations Director. What could help: Customs brokerage and cross-border freight services, transport management software, warehouse management software, and vehicle or trailer leasing
  48. Ambassador Cruise LinemoderateUK transport and travel, #10, score 5May need more flight and charter planning, inventory and revenue management systems, after securing Caribbean fly-cruise capacity through to winter 2029.Who would buy it: Director of Operations. What could help: Revenue and inventory management software, flight and ground transport logistics services, demand forecasting tools, passenger manifest and travel document software
  49. United InfrastructuretentativeUK construction and property, #1, score 61May need compliance and assurance tracking tools for telecoms and social housing work, as adverts describe handover reviews and electrical certification checks run across several systems.Who would buy it: Head of Health, Assurance and Compliance. What could help: Compliance and quality management software, defect and handover tracking tools, subcontractor compliance platforms, and system integration services
  50. LRGtentativeUK construction and property, #3, score 47May need property management workflow, compliance and portfolio integration software, given the acquisition of a property management business and Head of Centre advert covering gas safety checks, overdue workflows and churn reports.Who would buy it: Property Management Director. What could help: Property management and lettings compliance software, inventory and check-in apps, workflow automation, data migration services
  51. LighttentativeUK fintech and payments, #2, score 40May need implementation and partner enablement tooling, such as project delivery, data migration and training platforms, given the hiring for DACH implementation and partner enablement roles.Who would buy it: Head of Customer Success or Implementation. What could help: Project delivery and onboarding software, data migration tools, partner learning and enablement platforms.
  52. GreenjetstentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #2, score 37May need production planning and materials tracking software, plus shipping and dangerous goods handling services, as the production plan and logistics team are put in place.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Production Director. What could help: Production planning and scheduling software, inventory and materials tools, freight and dangerous goods shipping services, workshop tooling and storage
  53. RelationtentativeUK life sciences, #4, score 32May need programme and portfolio management software and CRO management support, as it hires a project manager for its osteoporosis programme.Who would buy it: Head of Programme Management. What could help: Project and portfolio planning software, resource and budget tracking, CRO and supplier management tools, outsourced research services
  54. Creature ComfortstentativeUK health and care, #3, score 32May need clinic rota, workforce and practice performance software, as new clinics open and adverts for practice managers and clinical directors cite rotas, P&L, KPIs and budgets.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Rota and workforce management software, practice management system add-ons, clinic KPI and financial reporting dashboards
  55. HippotentativeUK professional services, #9, score 29May need project delivery, resource planning and bid management tools after a public contract win of up to £959k and growth in headcount.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Resource planning and professional services automation software, tender and bid management tools, time and billing systems
  56. YototentativeUK retail and consumer brands, #4, score 28May need content and rights operations software to manage a catalogue of over 2,000 cards, as it hires a music content operations coordinator.Who would buy it: Content Operations Lead. What could help: Digital asset and metadata management software, rights and royalty management systems, workflow and approvals tools.
  57. Noble Foods LtdtentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #6, score 26May need farm management software and flock data tools, given farm roles that involve recording production and performance data and a wave of farm hiring.Who would buy it: Head of Agriculture. What could help: Farm management and flock performance software, sensors for house conditions, and mobile record-keeping tools.
  58. Noble Foods LtdtentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #6, score 26May need transport planning and fleet scheduling tools, as it advertised a transport planner, a transport coordinator and HGV drivers within a week.Who would buy it: Head of Logistics. What could help: Transport management and route planning software, driver and fleet management systems, telematics.
  59. Ocean InfinitytentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #7, score 26May need procurement, supplier management and through-life support software, as the company is hiring a category manager and a through life support manager for defence work.Who would buy it: Procurement Senior Manager. What could help: Procurement and supplier relationship management software, maintenance and logistics support systems, asset health monitoring tools, spares management services
  60. Costello MedicaltentativeUK agencies and media, #7, score 25May need project coordination, collaboration and business systems to support its new Shanghai office and growing North American teams, given hiring in both regions.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Project and resource management software, cross-border payroll and employer-of-record services, office set-up and workplace services, and translation and localisation services
  61. RoslinCTtentativeUK life sciences, #8, score 24May need cleanroom consumables, laboratory equipment and testing services, as it adds commercial manufacturing technicians and analytical QC staff.Who would buy it: Head of Manufacturing Operations. What could help: Cleanroom consumables, incubators and cryogenic storage, analytical testing equipment and reagents, and equipment maintenance services.
  62. TheramextentativeUK life sciences, #10, score 24May need artwork and packaging workflow software or outsourced services, after posting a UK Project Management Coordinator for artwork.Who would buy it: Head of Supply Chain or Regulatory Operations. What could help: Artwork management and label version-control software, packaging design and translation services, and regulatory content management systems.
  63. TorquetentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #6, score 21May need warehouse and fulfilment technology, such as warehouse management systems, automation and freight visibility tools, as it pursues growth under new owners.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Warehouse management software, warehouse automation and robotics, freight and transport management systems, and carrier integration tools.
  64. Astute GrouptentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #7, score 17May need supply-chain risk, sourcing and inventory visibility tools, as the homepage stresses shortages in memory and storage and securing customers' supply chains.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Inventory and demand planning software, supplier risk and counterfeit-detection services, traceability and quality-testing services
  65. Emerge | Global Logistics SolutionstentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #8, score 16May need warehouse and transport management software as headcount grew 30% in the year to December 2025 while it runs warehousing, fulfilment and freight services.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Warehouse management systems, transport management and freight forwarding software, shipment tracking and integrations with e-commerce platforms
  66. Starlinks GlobaltentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #9, score 16May need more tracking, parcel-visibility and carrier-integration software, as headcount grew 42% while it promotes very low lost and undeliverable parcel rates.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Parcel tracking and delivery-visibility platforms, carrier and customs integration software, warehouse and sortation systems, and delivery performance analytics.

Property, offices and facilities 13

  1. WelbeckstrongUK health and care, #6, score 29May need facilities, cleaning, infection-control and supplies management services and systems to run the new Cambridge centre, based on a run of housekeeping, facilities, supplies and security hires there.Who would buy it: Facilities Manager. What could help: Healthcare cleaning and hygiene supplies, inventory and stock-control software, asset and equipment tracking, facilities management and compliance audit tools
  2. HippostrongUK professional services, #9, score 29May need fit-out, furniture, IT equipment and workplace services for its new Liverpool office, as reported in October 2026.Who would buy it: Head of Operations or Facilities. What could help: Office fit-out and furniture, managed workplace services, network and AV installation, laptops and end-user device supply
  3. Buzzworks HoldingsstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #3, score 27May need refurbishment, fit-out and furnishing services for new and converted venues, given the seven-figure North Berwick opening and more sites planned.Who would buy it: Head of Property or Operations Director. What could help: Interior design and fit-out contractors, furniture and fittings suppliers, kitchen and bar equipment, hotel linen and room supplies
  4. Amber TavernsstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #4, score 26May need refurbishment, fit-out and building services contractors for new pubs, after reports of a £3m Newcastle city centre investment and an aim of 400 pubs.Who would buy it: Property or Estates Director. What could help: Pub refurbishment and fit-out contractors, interior design services, kitchen and bar equipment, furniture, signage and building services
  5. Chickpea GroupstrongUK hospitality and leisure, #6, score 24May need shopfitting, kitchen and refrigeration equipment and fit-out services for a new roadside deli and provisions store, and for a possible cinema site, given the reported acquisition.Who would buy it: Operations Director. What could help: Shopfitting, commercial kitchen, bakery and deli counter equipment, refrigeration, signage and construction project management
  6. IsembardstrongUK manufacturing and industrial, #8, score 24May need factory fit-out, machinery installation and site services for its new London factory, given the opening reported in mid-September.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Industrial equipment and installation, facilities management, maintenance contracts, factory health and safety and compliance services, energy and utilities management
  7. Vita GroupmoderateUK construction and property, #7, score 33May need planned maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping services and supplies across its UK residences, as it posts many maintenance, housekeeping and handy-person roles.Who would buy it: Head of Facilities or Operations Director. What could help: Maintenance management and work-order software, cleaning and housekeeping supplies, contract cleaning, facilities repair services, and building inspection tools.
  8. HealthxchangemoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #2, score 32May need health and safety, fire safety and site security systems and services for its pharmacies and a new distribution site, as the advert for a facilities and safety manager suggests.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Health and safety management software, fire and security servicing, CCTV and access control, compliance audit tools, and incident reporting tools.
  9. FACEGYMmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #5, score 25May need shopfitting, interior design and studio fit-out services for the new standalone Manchester studio on Kings Street and other new sites.Who would buy it: Head of Retail Property and Studio Development. What could help: Studio design and fit-out contractors, treatment room furniture and equipment, signage, cleaning and hygiene supplies
  10. WildLandmoderateUK hospitality and leisure, #8, score 21May need restoration, fit-out, furnishing and kitchen equipment suppliers for newly acquired and revamped properties, given news of an estate purchase and a Loch Ness pub redevelopment.Who would buy it: Estates and Property Director. What could help: Interior fit-out and furnishings, commercial kitchen equipment, linen and laundry services, building and restoration contractors
  11. HIVEDtentativeUK logistics and supply chain, #1, score 33May need depot fit-out, relocation and site safety services, as the East London depot moves from Silvertown to Rainham.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Warehouse fit-out and racking, removals and relocation services, health and safety auditing and compliance software, EV charging installation
  12. AlloyedtentativeUK manufacturing and industrial, #3, score 32May need maintenance management software, equipment servicing and automation spares, as a maintenance engineer is being hired for its Yarnton facility.Who would buy it: Head of Operations. What could help: Computerised maintenance management systems, equipment service contracts, PLC and electrical spares, condition-monitoring tools
  13. RoslinCTtentativeUK life sciences, #8, score 24May need building services, HVAC and energy management contractors and monitoring systems, as it recruits a multi-site maintenance technician and a part-time cleaner.Who would buy it: Facilities Manager. What could help: Planned maintenance and HVAC contractors, cleanroom cleaning and laundry services, building and energy management software, and equipment calibration services.

Strategy, M&A and integration 16

  1. HarveystrongUK B2B software and AI, #7, score 53May need M&A support such as due diligence, integration tooling and data-room services, after an acquisition was reported on the same day as a $550m Series H round.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Post-merger integration software, virtual data rooms, corporate development advisory services, and IT and identity migration tools
  2. HammersonstrongUK construction and property, #4, score 40May need acquisition support services, such as property due diligence, valuation and integration tools, after the £218m Manchester Arndale stake and talk of more external acquisitions.Who would buy it: Chief Investment Officer. What could help: Property due diligence services, valuation and asset analytics software, deal management platforms, integration and asset onboarding services
  3. Octopus EnergystrongUK climate and energy, #2, score 32May need integration support and shared systems after the reported acquisition of a Danish automated power trader, with a Manchester tech hub linked to an earlier deal.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Post-merger integration consultancy, project management tools, data integration and migration software, and systems integration services
  4. MSQstrongUK agencies and media, #4, score 28May need integration support and shared systems after the reported acquisition of January Digital, such as project, finance and client data tools to bring the new business onto the group's platforms.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Post-merger integration services, shared finance and project management software, client data platforms, IT migration and onboarding services
  5. TorquestrongUK logistics and supply chain, #6, score 21May need integration and value-creation support, such as post-deal planning, performance reporting and operational improvement tools, following the reported acquisition by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: Management consulting, operational improvement services, performance reporting and planning software, and integration project management tools.
  6. NoBlue2moderateUK professional services, #3, score 47May need integration support for the Viridian acquisition, such as professional services and tooling to bring two firms' systems, contracts and processes together, after the September 2026 deal and the separate Viridian hiring.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: Post-merger integration advisory, PSA and CRM consolidation, shared finance and reporting tooling, brand and website migration services
  7. hVIVOmoderateUK life sciences, #3, score 34May need integration support and shared systems after the reported acquisition of CRS Berlin, which adds dermatology and women's health work.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Post-merger integration services, clinical trial management and quality systems, and cross-border IT and data integration tools
  8. HSL CompliancemoderateUK professional services, #8, score 32May need M&A integration support, covering due diligence, TUPE and systems integration, as the hiring suggests more acquisitions in air, fire and asbestos.Who would buy it: Managing Director, Air, Fire & Asbestos. What could help: Due diligence and TUPE advisory services, integration and data migration tooling, and virtual data room and deal workflow software
  9. Harley HaddowmoderateUK construction and property, #10, score 30May need integration support and shared systems after acquiring a fire engineering specialist, shown by the PILLAR acquisition.Who would buy it: Finance Director. What could help: Project accounting and time-recording software, professional services automation tools, integration and migration services
  10. Constellation Cold LogisticsmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #4, score 28May need integration and post-merger support services after the Norway acquisition and the change of CEO in September.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: M&A integration consulting, programme management tools, and market and due diligence research services
  11. DAZNmoderateUK agencies and media, #6, score 26May need M&A integration tooling and advisory services, after an acquisition was reported on 26 August 2026 alongside the IPO preparation.Who would buy it: Chief Strategy Officer. What could help: Integration management software, due diligence and data room tools, and post-deal advisory services
  12. Bristol AirportmoderateUK transport and travel, #4, score 20May need strategy and performance consultancy support after the reported appointment of a new chief executive from outside aviation.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: Strategy consulting, airport benchmarking and market analysis, operational performance reviews
  13. NicholsmoderateUK retail and consumer brands, #10, score 20May need integration support and systems to bring the newly reported VITHIT acquisition into the group, such as supply chain, finance consolidation and brand management tools.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer. What could help: Finance consolidation and reporting software, ERP integration services, supply chain planning tools, post-merger integration consultancy
  14. Astute GroupmoderateUK logistics and supply chain, #7, score 17May need external strategy, market research and planning support, as a new CEO was reported in September 2026 and headcount grew 9% in 2025.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: Strategy consulting, market intelligence subscriptions, business planning and performance reporting software
  15. Health Partners GrouptentativeUK health and care, #7, score 28May need strategy, market research and performance tools after a new chief executive was reported in September and a new director was appointed.Who would buy it: Chief Executive Officer. What could help: Strategy and market research services, business performance and planning software, and board reporting tools.
  16. Socially PowerfultentativeUK agencies and media, #9, score 21May need market entry and regional set-up services for the Middle East and North Africa, as the founder is reported to be relocating to Dubai to lead a new regional base.Who would buy it: Chief Operating Officer. What could help: Company formation and corporate services, serviced offices, international payroll and employer-of-record services, and local legal and tax advice.

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