London, UK – Xpertnest, a British digital innovation and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Growth500 list. The event, hosted by Business Leader on July 2nd, 2025 at the Sky Garden in London, recognized the 500 most exciting fast-growth businesses in Britain. Supported by NatWest, Deutsche Bank, BGF, PwC, Sage, Allicia Bank, and City A.M, the awards provided a platform to showcase the country’s most exciting, high-growth success stories.
Xpertnest is delighted to be recognized as one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, placing among familiar names such as EasyJet, Octopus Energy, OVO Energy, Revolut, Zopa, Starling Bank, Luton Town Football Club, Wrexham AFC, and other high-growth powerhouses. The Growth500 list is an annual program created by Business Leader and compiled and researched by Robert Watts, the compiler of The Sunday Times Rich List. The list is a credible source for knowing the fastest-growing companies in the UK, ranking companies based on their revenue increases calculated from publicly filed annual accounts with Companies House.
The Growth500 list showcases both established industry leaders and unicorns, alongside the next generation of emerging unicorns poised to fuel the future growth of UK businesses and the UK economy. Xpertnest’s position in this rare few is proof of the company’s evolution over the years, making it a national sensation like other fast-growing companies. Business Leader’s Growth500 recognition of Xpertnest is the result of several milestones in the company’s growth.
Business Leader, a business media and membership community, created the Growth500 list as part of its mission to help mid-sized businesses grow in difficult economic times. The list is a testament to companies of all stripes and sizes, from green businesses to tech start-ups, that are actively pursuing scale, even in tougher conditions. The list is curated and collated by Robert Watts, the compiler of The Sunday Times Rich List, and is based on analytically executed research. The ranking process is now entirely independent and performance-driven, with no self-nominations, sponsored entries, or private data submissions.
UK business owners and entrepreneurs converged at the Sky Garden for the Business Leader Growth500 Awards. The building, commonly referred to as the “Walkie Talkie” skyscraper, hosted an evening of inspiration and recognition for some of the UK’s most exciting businesses.
Looking forward, Xpertnest is poised for even more impressive growth, with a 220% annual growth rate. The company’s data-driven success has landed it a spot in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in the UK. Xpertnest’s inclusion in Business Leader’s Growth500 is a testament to its strategic decisions, technological innovations, and key milestones that have shaped its evolution and impact. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to moving in the right direction.
Founder Chintan Panara elaborated on Xpertnest’s overarching mission, stating, “Our goal has always been to bring global technology solutions that address real-world challenges, from the smart city to sustainable agriculture.” Xpertnest’s leadership emphasizes that scaling up is only meaningful when driven by purpose and innovation. Founder Arun Kar shared his thoughts on the company’s expansion, stating, “This ranking highlights our team’s resilience and commitment to strategic growth. By addressing genuine customer challenges and upholding our values, we’ve achieved this growth. It’s truly rewarding to see our innovative team’s dedication and hard work acknowledged among the UK’s top companies.”
About Xpertnest:
Founded in London, UK, in 2016 by Arun Kar (a British entrepreneur of Odisha origin), Chintan Panara, and Pradip Butani, Xpertnest is a British digital innovation and technology consulting firm. The company has been recognized as one of the UK’s 500 fastest-growing companies by Business Leader’s Growth500, a data-driven list that requires no nominations. Xpertnest is a global leader in technology-led innovation and digital transformation, with offices spanning the UK, Europe, India, and the Middle East. The company delivers cutting-edge, reliable, and mission-driven solutions to critical global challenges.
Xpertnest’s deep expertise spans Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), hyper-automation, integrated data analytics, geospatial intelligence, video analytics, smart city infrastructure, and telecommunications. Xpertnest’s impact extends beyond its core competencies to significantly influence FinTech, Agri-Tech, and the development of enterprise products.
In April 2025, Xpertnest received an independent valuation of over $100 million, conducted by a SEBI-registered Category-I Merchant Banker and corroborated by one of the UK’s leading business valuation firms. This significant achievement was accomplished without any external fundraising, underscoring Xpertnest’s impressive growth trajectory
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