UK100 Start-Ups: Friday Initiatives

By Patricia Cullen | Mar 07, 2026

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FRIDAY INITIATIVES WAS CO-FOUNDED BY EMMA DUNN AND LAUREN MURPHY
Emma Dunn and Lauren Murphy, co‑founders of Friday Initiatives. Photo credit: David Parry

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.

Friday Initiatives helps organisations work smarter with data. Turning it from a costly compliance headache into a strategic asset that drives clarity, trust and growth. They  deliver this work across financial services, technology, publishing, government and social impact sectors in the UK and internationally, and have grown more than 500% last year.

FRIDAY INITIATIVES WAS CO-FOUNDED BY EMMA DUNN AND LAUREN MURPHY
Emma Dunn and Lauren Murphy, co‑founders of Friday Initiatives. Photo credit: David Parry

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.

Friday Initiatives helps organisations work smarter with data. Turning it from a costly compliance headache into a strategic asset that drives clarity, trust and growth. They  deliver this work across financial services, technology, publishing, government and social impact sectors in the UK and internationally, and have grown more than 500% last year.

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