A Brighton-headquartered artificial intelligence marketing technology firm has progressed to the regional finals of the 2026 UK StartUp Awards.
Launchyfi has been named a finalist for the Business to Business StartUp of the Year prize in the South East category.
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Kirolos Ghattas said being shortlisted marks an exciting milestone, but more importantly demonstrates the shift the company is witnessing in how businesses tackle market entry.
He added that the firm expects artificial intelligence to reshape how revenue teams operate, and it is gratifying to see that viewpoint gaining recognition.
He expressed that the company looks forward to the regional final and the chance to represent the South East at the national competition during Ideas Fest in September 2026.
Launchyfi, which began operations in 2025, combines B2B sales and marketing tools and utilises artificial intelligence agents to build more efficient, tailored campaigns for technology businesses.
Its platform allows go-to-market teams to transition from strategy to execution in minutes instead of weeks.
The UK StartUp Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate the United Kingdom’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, which saw roughly 832,000 new businesses registered in 2025.
More than 900 companies have been chosen as finalists this year across ten nations and regions.
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, creator of the UK StartUp Awards, said startups form the backbone of any healthy economy, generating employment, fostering innovation and supporting expansion across the UK.
He noted that this year’s finalists represent the best of British entrepreneurial talent, spotting opportunities and through dedication, skill and persistence, building enterprises that are genuinely transforming their industries and communities.
Launchyfi originated from its founders’ challenges with disconnected B2B sales systems, where staff spent more time managing tools than completing sales.
Its artificial intelligence-driven platform aims to bring focus and teamwork to technology-focused businesses worldwide.
The company has grown quickly, building a seven-person team and generating $700,000 in business prospects just nine weeks after launch.
The business anticipates reaching $200,000 in annual revenue by the end of April 2026.
Regional champions will compete at the national final during Ideas Fest, dubbed the Glastonbury of business, set for September 9 and 10 at Champneys in Tring, Hertfordshire.