The companies, deals and people behind digital and technologies in Leeds. One of the UK's designated growth sectors, as it plays out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate.
Leeds tech and digital companies build software, keep businesses secure, put data to work and run the platforms behind health, finance and retail. The city is home to more than 3,000 digital and data companies, from startups at Platform and Nexus to the Leeds offices of national and international technology firms.
This page follows the sector as it plays out in Leeds. Top stories shows what our readers are following now. Company news lists the funding rounds, launches, contracts, office moves and senior hires we have reported over the last 12 months, firm by firm, and the map shows where the companies we cover are based.
For firms weighing up a move to Leeds, the jobs figure shows the size of the sector's workforce from official statistics, updated each year, and Help to set up and grow names the organisations that support tech firms here, from sector networks to the universities and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
For a shortlist of suppliers, use the buyer's guides: software and digital development partners, IT, cloud and cyber security services, and AI and data consultancies, listed A to Z. None of the firms pays to be listed, and coverage is an editorial decision.
Former THG and Boots data executive Josh Pearce launches Leeds customer intelligence business Red Onion with sport, retail and wellness clients.
Tech and innovationCloudWize has launched Levelled from its Leeds Dock base. The AI platform automates Microsoft licensing for IT support firms, and the company is targeting…
A.MacGregor · 2 Nov 2026
PropertyLeeds tech consultancy Avenue3 has taken the last 2,530 sq ft suite at 33 Park Place on a five-year lease, leaving the city centre…
A.MacGregor · 2 Nov 2026
Latest newsHexaware's Leeds research centre will create 240 jobs, the combined authority says, as Yorkshire's mayors return from their first joint trade mission to India.
A.MacGregor · 19 Oct 2026The software and digital development firms building products for Leeds companies.
ACCHIn the news: Avenue3, CloudWize and 2 moreSee all 14 software developers 17 cyber security firms · 4 in the news this yearThe IT, cloud and cyber security firms protecting Leeds businesses.
CXACIn the news: CGI, Xypher and 2 moreSee all 17 cyber security firms 11 AI consultancies · 4 in the news this yearThe AI and data consultancies helping Leeds companies put their data to work.
CCTEIn the news: CloudWize, CGI and 2 moreSee all 11 AI consultanciesIndependently compiled. No company can pay to be added.
| Company | Milestone | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAvenue3 | New office | Nov 2026 | |
| MMicroLub | Funding round | $10m | Oct 2026 |
| EEnablis | Expansion | Sep 2026 | |
| XXentra | Funding round | £2.7m | Jul 2026 |
From the company records and our coverage. Values as reported; blank where not disclosed.
In the news Ex-THG brand performance head launches Red Onion in Leeds
See their latest news →In the news Avenue3 takes final 2,530 sq ft suite at 33 Park Place
See their latest news →In the news CloudWize launches Levelled AI platform, eyes £30m by 2030
See their latest news →In the news India trade mission puts a figure on Hexaware’s Leeds plans: 240 tech jobs
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In the news Maven Capital Partners opens Leeds office to back Yorkshire growth firms
See their latest news →In the news Maven Capital Partners opens Leeds office to back Yorkshire growth firms
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In the news Leeds Named Biggest Tech Hub Outside London as Festival Ends
See their latest news →In the news Leeds Named Biggest Tech Hub Outside London as Festival Ends
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In the news Can Leeds Become a Global leader for Applied AI in Finance and Health?
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In the news Leeds University Spinout MicroLub Raises $10m to Scale Globally
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In the news Why a Growing Bank Is Betting on Leeds’ Fintech Strength
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In the news Tracsis Completes £48m Deal and Sharpens Focus on Software
See their latest news →| Company | Type | Where | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAir IT | National | Century Offices | |
| AAire Logic | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Aireside House | |
| AAND Digital | International | 2 The Calls | |
| AAnswer Digital | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Union Mills | |
| AAnswer Pay | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Union Mills | |
| AAppCheck | active in Leeds | ||
| AAssured Data Protection | International | Leeds headquartered · Aeris | |
| AAurora Tech Support | Independent | Leeds headquartered · No1 Whitehall Riverside | |
| AAuxetec | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Nexus | |
| BBCN Group | National | Darwin House | |
| BBee IT Solutions | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 25 Howley Park Business Village | |
| BBoxphish | Leeds headquartered · Riverside House | ||
| CCavero Quantum | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Nexus | |
| CClaritas Solutions | Independent | 2 Deighton Close | |
| CCodurance | International | Platform | |
| CCognisys | International | Leeds headquartered · Department | 2022 |
| CCPP Group | International | 6 East Parade | |
| DDSP | International | Richmond House | |
| EEnablis | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 York Place | |
| FFruition Group | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 York Place | |
| GGaltec Solutions | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Bridge End House | |
| GGlobal Shares | International | 67a Albion Street | 2022 |
| HHalo I.S | Independent | Leeds headquartered | |
| HHarvey Nash | International | Marshalls Mill | |
| HHippo Digital | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Aireside House | |
| IIliad Solutions | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 City Square | |
| IIonix Advanced Technologies | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Lynthorne House | 2011 |
| IIridium | |||
| IIVFmicro | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Nexus | |
| JJungle IT | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Number One Great Exhibition Way | |
| LLigentia | Leeds headquartered · Nexus | ||
| MMicrosoft | Leeds headquartered | ||
 National Wealth Fund | Leeds headquartered · 2 Whitehall Quay | ||
| NNetcompany | International | 3 Wellington Place | |
| NNetpremacy | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 6 Wellington Place | |
| OOakland | National | Leeds headquartered · 1 East Parade | |
| PParallax | Independent | Leeds headquartered · The Elbow Rooms | |
| PPEXA UK | International | Leeds headquartered · West Village | 2023 |
| PPocketworks | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Avenue HQ | |
| PPrecursor Security | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 6 Wellington Place | |
| SSatSense | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Nexus | 2018 |
| SScott Logic | National | 32 Park Cross Street | 2021 |
| SSpace Hub Yorkshire | Leeds headquartered · University of Leeds | 2021 | |
| TTech West Yorkshire | Leeds headquartered | ||
| TThe One Point | Independent | Radius | |
| TTieva | Independent | Leeds headquartered · The Mill II | |
| TTransUnion UK | International | Leeds headquartered · One Park Lane | |
| UUniphy | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Platform | |
| VvirtualDCS | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 6 Wellington Place | |
| XXypher | Platform | ||
| YYaspa | National | Platform | 2025 |
| ZZenzero | National | Concordia Works | |
| ZZygens | Leeds headquartered · Platform |
Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. No company pays to be listed or to change its place.
Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.
Bruntwood SciTech · Fintech North · National Wealth Fund · Tech West Yorkshire
11NovNetworkingAn early evening networking social for women who found and run startups and growing businesses in the North.
12NovWorkshopA breakfast session for manufacturers on cyber security, with talks, a hands on cyber exercise and details of funded support from Made Smarter.
18NovConferenceA full day cyber security conference with keynotes, sessions and networking for security leaders, IT professionals and business decision makers.
19NovNetworkingA free monthly evening meetup for property investors, developers, brokers, solicitors and other property professionals in Leeds.
Monthly morning networkingOur monthly morning for people who buy, sell and deliver across Leeds. Coffee, a short editors' briefing on Leeds business, then hosted introductions.
The UK's designated growth sectors, as they play out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate. Every company can earn coverage the same way, by making news.
Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 3 November 2026.
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