Three Scottish companies are among the fastest-growing technology firms in the UK, according to the latest ranking.
Edinburgh-based LendingCrowd, which provides finance to tech firms, came in at ninth place, with an average revenue growth of 2,792% over three years. The business rose 16 places in the Deloitte Fast 50 ranking.
Founder and CEO Stuart Lunn said: “Being recognised by Deloitte as the fastest-growing technology company in Scotland highlights the continued investment we are making in our platform, people and processes.
“Since LendingCrowd launched in 2014, we have delivered more than £515m of loan funding to businesses the length and breadth of Britain. This award reflects the trust placed in us by thousands of SMEs – the backbone of the British economy.”
Clarus Networks, based in Bathgate, claimed 32nd place in the ranking, with a growth rate of 941% The business also ranked fourth overall in the Women in Leadership category, which recognises companies in the Fast 50 that are either led by a female CEO or have a woman in their founding team.
Glasgow-based Utopi, an ESG technology platform for multi-tenant real estate, placed 46th in the ranking. For the third year running, Utopi was among the five businesses recognised in the CleanTech category, which recognises climate technology companies for their contribution to the UK’s net zero target.
Claire Robb, partner at Deloitte, said: “As in previous years, the 2025 cohort has demonstrated exceptional growth, increasing revenue by an average multiple of 20 over the past three years, indicating that the UK tech scale-up sector is continuing to demonstrate remarkable resilience amidst global economic shifts
“I am really proud to see three homegrown Scottish companies recognised.
“Their achievements are a testament to the vibrant spirit of the tech sector – creating jobs, driving economic growth and shaping the future for Scotland, the UK, and beyond.”
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