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Vulse Recognised As Startup To Watch By UKTN In Regional Report

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Vulse has been acknowledged as one of the Startups to Watch in UK Tech News’ latest regional report. 

 

The report, released in late July, discusses the fast-growing tech hub that is Greater Manchester.

 

The tech centre has attracted top tech companies from around the globe such as Amazon, Booking.com and Roku. This success is largely down to the strategic approach that has been implemented over the past 15 years within the city.

 

There have also been a large number of educational and financial investments made into its development and it is no surprise that Manchester has been named the UK’s most liveable city, appealing to working professionals and students alike. 
 

In 2022, a total of £532m of funding was raised by tech companies in Manchester. As it stands, this is the top tech city outside of London, with the digital economy valued at over £5bn.

 

With over 1600 tech startups and scaleups in Manchester, we are thrilled to have been named amongst the top ones to watch. You can read the full report here.
 

Vulse was named in this report alongside some of the most innovative businesses in the region. One of our biggest strengths is our ability to provide assistance, not only to our intended audience but also to fellow businesses that are looking to build their brand. 

 

Our CEO, Rob Illidge, said:

 

“It’s an honour to be featured in UK Tech News’ recent report as a startup to watch.

 

It is a testament to the hard work of our team and the commitment we hold, to reshaping the social media landscape by assisting companies and individuals in building their personal brands on LinkedIn.
 

The support we have received from the professional community in Manchester alone is encouraging. With this recognition, we are more motivated than ever to continue our work and provide a service that will help people elevate their professional brands”. 
 

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