UK100 Start-Ups: Flok

By Patricia Cullen | Mar 07, 2026

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Flok co-founders Ric da Silva (L) and Finn Stevenson (R)
Flok co-founders Ric da Silva (L) and Finn Stevenson (R)

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Flok is the world’s first AI physiotherapy clinic, providing NHS patients with same-day access to virtual appointments for back pain. It is the only digital MSK service approved under UK regulations (CQC, MHRA) capable of fully automating treatment pathways, and has been proven to halve NHS waiting lists for back pain treatment.

Flok co-founders Ric da Silva (L) and Finn Stevenson (R)
Flok co-founders Ric da Silva (L) and Finn Stevenson (R)

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Flok is the world’s first AI physiotherapy clinic, providing NHS patients with same-day access to virtual appointments for back pain. It is the only digital MSK service approved under UK regulations (CQC, MHRA) capable of fully automating treatment pathways, and has been proven to halve NHS waiting lists for back pain treatment.

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