Being recently named in the Liverpool Tech Climbers list has given us a moment to reflect on our journey. With offices across the globe in London, Warsaw and Accra, we've experienced different business environments and all of these locations provide us with unique and powerful opportunities —but establishing our HQ in Liverpool has proven to be one of our best decisions to date. Here's why Liverpool continues to be an exceptional place to grow a technology business.

A community of creativity that inspires innovation

Liverpool's identity has always been defined by creativity. From musical heritage to our thriving contemporary arts scene, the city pulses with creative energy that extends to its business and startup environment. This isn't just about aesthetics—it's about a mindset that embraces new ideas and approaches to problem-solving.

We held our first Product Byte event at FACT - a brilliant space, brimming with creativity and the perfect environment to share new product ideas and innovations.

Exceptional tech talent at your fingertips

Liverpool's position within the North West tech corridor gives businesses access to an impressive talent pipeline - with the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, and Liverpool Hope University all producing skilled graduates, all within commuting distance, we've never struggled to find great candidates.

The city's growing reputation as a tech hub means we're also attracting talent relocating from other UK cities seeking better work-life balance. Did we mention beaches? We have a lot of beaches around here.

Sports culture that builds team spirit

Liverpool's identity is inseparable from its sporting passion. The rivalry between Liverpool FC and Everton, Tranmere across the water and regular major events creates a unique energy that permeates the city. This sporting spirit translates wonderfully into business culture - it fosters healthy competition, team loyalty, and a results-oriented mindset. It also lives within our sport-mad company culture.

A gaming heritage

Liverpool has a rich but often overlooked gaming industry heritage. The city was home to Sony's Psygnosis studio (developers of WipEout and Formula One), while Bizarre Creations created the Project Gotham Racing series here. Today, companies like Ripstone and Lucid Games continue the tradition.

The gaming legacy has created a specialised talent ecosystem and collaborative culture that benefits tech companies even outside the gaming sector. We're lucky to work with exceptional developers, some with gaming backgrounds, who each bring something unique to our products.

A more compact city that is internationally accessible

Liverpool's relatively compact footprint creates advantages that aren't immediately obvious until you've experienced them. Within a short walk, you can move between meetings in the Commercial District, creative sessions in the Baltic Triangle and go for lunch on Bold St. You can be on the waterfront and a few minutes later in the centre of town.

This accessibility translates to real business benefits: more face-to-face meetings, stronger professional relationships, and easier collaboration with partners. Clients love to visit.

And while Liverpool's compact nature makes internal navigation simple, its transport infrastructure keeps us connected nationally and internationally. Liverpool airport is consistently voted the best in the country, and the train to London is just 2.5 hours.

Radically lower property costs

Perhaps the most tangible business advantage is Liverpool's cost structure - being far more cost-effective than running an office in other UK locations like Manchester, Leeds or London.

For a scaling tech business, this advantage can't be overstated- it has directly contributed to our ability to expand internationally while maintaining a strong UK foundation.

Conclusion: the Liverpool advantage

As we reflect on our Tech Climbers recognition, it's clear that our Liverpool decision has been transformative. The unique combination of creative culture, technical talent, accessibility, connectivity, cost efficiency, sporting spirit, and digital heritage creates an environment where ambitious tech businesses can thrive.

While we value our international presence in Accra, London and Warsaw, each bringing their own advantages, Liverpool remains our HQ. We’re proud to contribute to its growing reputation as a technology hub.