The analysis carried out by the global payroll alliance (GPA) has revealed that investment in the United Kingdom companies increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024.
The statistics, which were based on the latest commercial figures of ONS, highlight which sectors in the United Kingdom seem to be attracting the greatest investment … and the results may surprise it.
The production sector sees an increase
One of the largest sectors that are based on investment was the production sector, which saw an increase of 24.6% in general.
Within this, Green Energy led the load, with investment in electricity, water and gas by 31.9%, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing with 20.9%and mining and 11%quarries.
This could show enormous opportunities for new companies focused on sustainable energy or Agritech, particularly those that are finding new ways to democratize renewable energy and increase organic farming.
Fashion and food are on
While manufacturing in general seems to have planned, some subsectors saw a significant tree.
Textile, clothing, leather and footwear companies saw an investment in a huge 81.2%. Food, drink and tobacco also increased by 10.1%, showing a real demand for new products, especially those that promote sustainable, healthy and unique items.
The works are low but the investment has increased
But while the investment has increased, concerns about redundancies still persist. According to the Independent, in a piece as of May 2025, one in four employers plans redundancies in the next three months.
However, Melanie Pizzey, CEO of the global payroll alliance, believes that these investment statistics can help those who are concerned about their future at work.
When commenting on this, Pizzey said: “We have seen an increase of 77% in online searches of ‘redundancy rights’ since October 2024, real anxiety among workers. But this new wave of sectular sectors of partularly sectular investment and promoting employment confidence.” Add “the hope that money will move to companies soon.
What this means for startups
When it comes to new companies and founders of the United Kingdom, these data must cause a wave or optimism. Particularly in sectors such as clothing, food and transport, there could be a lot of potential for technological innovation and growth driven.
In fact, many new companies in the United Kingdom are already showing how fast they can grow and interrupt the markets. Let’s take a look at them:
Who are the fastest growing companies in the United Kingdom?
According to the rapid 50 of Deloitte, which highlights the 50 fastest growing technological companies in the United Kingdom, the newly growing new companies in the United Kingdom are:
1. Allica Bank – 13,411% growth
The list is Allica Bank, a first digital bank that offers special financial services for SMEs. Its rapid growth shows how much demand there is for commercial banking oriented to small and medium enterprises.
2. Zoe – 9,533% growth
The Healthtech Zoe company has tasks of the food world by assault, by gathering AI, personalized nutrition and food ideas backed by science to transform the way we eat.
Zoe has taken advantage of the huge health and well -being industry, completely changing the way people see their food.
3. Urbanchin – 8,810% growth
Cleantech Company Urbanchin is a renewable energy market. Their model helps more people access green energy without going through wholesalers and allowing them to sell any excess energy they generate.
4. Source and single seat – 8,209% and 7,921% growth
Both new companies are using their technological platforms to help companies rationalize the different processes. Sourcewhale automates the dissemination of recruiters, while the single seat facilitates the sale of tickets for the event for people and places.
5. Zilch – 7,694% growth
As the Buy-Now-Pay-Later space continues to grow, Zilch allows customers to pay now and gain rewards, credit and refund. Currently, the company has more than 5 million customers and is growing rapidly.
Other important climbers include:
Secret Food Tours (6,778%): A food tourism platform that promises food -based experimental trips.
Add (3,720%): Facilitate the management of contracts with AI.
Scan.com (2,769%): Image intelligence platform, helps people program scans, see reports and download images, all in one place.
Polyai (2,583%): Creation of human voice to help companies communicate with customers.
An impulse in the investment of the United Kingdom
As the United Kingdom continues to face economic uncertainty, it is interesting to see which sectors are more attractive to investors and which are on the road.
With the investment in the UP and the new companies that boost growth, we are seeing a new era developed, one driven by Fintech, Healthcare and IA.
