LONDON, UK – 16 January 2026 – Nuuri, the pioneering platform transforming how UK families find and choose nurseries, is proud to announce it has been named in the prestigious Startups 100 index for 2026. The annual list, compiled by Startups.co.uk and powered by Sage, is the definitive guide to the UK’s most innovative, creative, and ambitious new businesses shaping the future.
Inclusion in the Startups 100 places Nuuri among an elite group of companies recognised for their potential to become leaders in their field. The index has a long-standing reputation for identifying the next generation of British business successes, with past winners including household names like Deliveroo and Monzo Bank. This recognition serves as a major milestone for the Nuuri team and a powerful validation of its mission to modernise the UK’s nursery search and enrolment process.
A Landmark Moment for the UK Early Years Sector
Beyond the company’s own success, the award shines a vital spotlight on the UK early years sector-an industry that plays a critical role for families and the national economy, yet often remains under-represented in the technology landscape.
"To see Nuuri recognised alongside such incredible companies is a huge honour," said Steven Clarke, Founder and CEO of Nuuri. "What makes this even more special is the validation it provides for the entire UK early years sector. This recognition is as much about our vision as it is about the progressive nurseries and early adopters who have partnered with us. They are the ones pushing for better parent experiences, greater transparency, and the smarter digital tools that will define the future of childcare."
Nuuri was founded to solve the fragmented and often stressful process of finding the right nursery. The platform provides parents with clear, accessible information, transparent cost calculators, and seamless communication tools, while offering nurseries a more efficient way to manage enquiries and fill spaces.
Building on a Foundation of Trust and Innovation
The Startups 100 selection process evaluates businesses on a range of factors, including innovation, market size, and growth potential. Nuuri’s inclusion highlights the significant trust it has already built with both parents and leading childcare providers across the country.
"The Startups 100 has always been about identifying businesses that are not just growing, but are solving real-world problems with creativity and ambition," said a spokesperson for Startups.co.uk. "Nuuri exemplifies this spirit. They are tackling a universal challenge for families and nurseries, with a solution that is both technologically innovative and deeply human-centred. We are thrilled to welcome them to the 2026 cohort."
Looking Ahead to a Landmark Year
This recognition comes as Nuuri prepares for a significant year of growth, with plans to expand its platform features, onboard more leading nursery groups, and further solidify its position as the UK’s leading nursery search and enrolment platform.
"It feels like 2026 is going to be a big year of positive change for Nuuri, UK nurseries, and parents alike," added Nuuri’s Founder & CEO. "This award fuels our momentum, and we are more committed than ever to building the infrastructure that the next generation of families deserves."
About Nuuri
Nuuri is the UK’s leading nursery search and discovery platform, designed to make finding the perfect childcare simple, transparent, and stress-free. By combining powerful digital tools with comprehensive nursery profiles, Nuuri empowers parents to make informed decisions while helping childcare providers connect with families earlier in their journey. To learn more, visit https://nuuri.co.uk.
About the Startups 100
The Startups 100, powered by Sage, is the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious index of new businesses. Now in its eighteenth year, the list celebrates the top 100 most innovative and promising UK startups launched in the last five years. For the full 2026 list, visit https://startups.co.uk/startups-100/2026/.
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