Reading Tech Cluster announces new sponsors

The Reading Tech Cluster (RTC) is delighted to announce five new sponsors: Boyes Turner LLP; GCS; Pulsant; REDA (Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency), and the FSE Group. That brings the total of initial supporting companies to 16. The RTC is still looking for further supporters from across the tech sector in the region. Any company or individual wishing to become a member or sponsor of the RTC should contact the team via the website.

Stuart Handley, director, Reading Tech Cluster and managing director of sponsor Raise Communications Ltd: “It’s very exciting the positive response and support the RTC is getting. We are tapping into a clear need from the local tech sector to connect and get help to drive their growth. Alongside that has been the enthusiasm from our sponsors for developing the tech sector in Reading and the wider Thames Valley. We really appreciate their support for our work. If you are in the region and want to get involved we’d love to hear from you.”

The RTC is here to help Reading and the Thames Valley be the best place to start, grow or locate a technology firm in the UK. RTC’s mission is to connect tech firms with the vital help they need for success.

“We are excited to be joining and sponsoring the Reading Tech Cluster. For years, the Thames Valley has been a leading area for tech in the UK, and Boyes Turner has played a key part in the growth of tech companies over the years.” Sarah Williamson, Partner and Head of Commercial, Boyes Turner LLP.

“At The FSE Group, we are committed to backing innovative, high-growth businesses that have the potential to shape the future. Sponsoring the Reading Tech Cluster aligns perfectly with our mission to support the development of vibrant regional ecosystems. By fostering collaboration and providing access to funding and expertise, we aim to help ambitious tech companies scale and thrive both locally and beyond.” Cheryl Weeks, Head of Funds South at The FSE Group.

“Founded and growing from the Thames Valley, we’re proud to support the RTC and the innovative tech companies shaping the future of our region and beyond. We believe in the potential of these businesses to drive lasting economic growth and make the Thames Valley a global hub for technology and talent.” David Bloxham, CEO, GCS.

“With a network of data centres across the Thames Valley, Pulsant is ideally positioned to support the region’s technology sector as it continues to innovate, scale, and grow. The Reading Tech Cluster has been designed to connect local tech firms with the critical resources they need, and we’re proud to provide the digital infrastructure that underpins their success. The Thames Valley is home to a vibrant mix of innovative businesses and exceptional talent, and we’re excited to play a part in strengthening this dynamic technology ecosystem.” Mark Lewis, CMO, Pulsant.

“REDA is proud to support the Reading Tech Cluster, a vital initiative that reflects the strength and ambition of our region’s tech sector. Technology has long been at the heart of Reading’s economic success, with a dynamic mix of tech players, from global leaders to fast-growing start-ups and SMEs, all contributing to one of the most productive economies in the UK. We believe passionately in the mission of the Reading Tech Cluster – supporting tech businesses to accelerate growth, unlock investment, and provide the support they need to scale and succeed. We look forward to working closely with the Reading Tech Cluster over the coming year to champion the next generation of Reading’s tech-driven businesses.” Mark Pearson, Head of Economic Development at REDA.

The RTC thanks all its sponsors for their generous support:

• Activate Learning Education Trust
• Blake Morgan LLP
• Boyes Turner LLP
• Business Insider
• EY Reading
• GCS
• Henley Business School, University of Reading
• Openshaw & Co
• Pulsant
• Raise Communications
• REDA (Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency)
• Thames Valley Society of Chartered Accountants
• The FSE Group
• The Skills and Business Hub (formerly Berkshire LEP)
• Undertwok
• Xantho Ventures Ltd

For more information about how to join or become a sponsor see www.readingtechcluster.com or contact us at: info@readingtechcluster.com.

More information on sponsor

Boyes Turner has built a nationally and internationally recognised specialism in the technology and innovation sector over many years. Its clients range from start-ups and scale-ups to publicly listed, multinational household names. Its team supports businesses throughout their life cycle, providing strategic commercial, transactional, regulatory, and contentious legal expertise.

They advise clients across the full breadth of the technology and innovation sector, from IT solution providers and software developers to disruptive businesses operating in a number of sectors including retail, renewables, utilities, automotive, telecoms, media, logistics, construction, and cybersecurity. While they maintain a strong presence in the Thames Valley, its reach extends throughout the UK and globally.

The FSE Group has been providing high-growth SMEs with accessible market-gap funding since 2002. It works with stakeholders and partners, including British Business Bank, Finance Yorkshire, Funding London and Local Enterprise Partnerships, to deliver regional funding that supports job creation and economic prosperity. With a range of funds that combine commercial return with an economic impact rationale, FSE is committed to investing in sustainable businesses that will grow, provide employment, and generate economic benefit in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Founded in Reading, Berkshire, GCS has connected visionary leaders and innovative businesses with market-leading technology professionals within the Thames Valley and beyond since 1991. Providing personalised recruitment solutions that foster long-term success, helping drive technology transformation across a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Pulsant is the UK’s leading regional edge infrastructure. Its platformEDGE infrastructure connects 14 strategically located data centres through a low-latency network fabric, providing access to cloud, connectivity, and compute services across the UK and beyond.

Pulsant enables regional businesses and service providers to leverage the power of edge computing to improve application performance and user experience, reach new markets, and build innovative use cases. platformEDGE allows businesses to scale IT workloads in line with their ambitions, both locally and nationally, while ensuring continuous availability of data and applications through diverse connectivity options.

By choosing Pulsant, clients can optimise costs with local, secure infrastructure and access to an ecosystem of suppliers and partners, delivering exceptional time to value and supporting their digital ambitions. With almost three decades of experience and approximately 1,000 clients who put their trust in our geographically diverse digital infrastructure, it is committed to its ESG goals, holding multiple accreditations, including ISO27001 and PCI DSS, to deliver the highest standards of security and compliance.

REDA (Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency) is the economic development and place marketing organisation for Reading. It has a shared mission to boost business and enhance the visitor experience in a way that improves the quality of life for all those in the Reading region. A private and public sector partnership, REDA brings together inward investment, place marketing, tourism, and Reading’s Business Improvement District (BID), to champion Reading as a world-class destination to live, work, visit, and invest in.