Boxphish is proud to announce that we have been ranked in the top 25 of the fastest growing northern tech companies. We came in at number 21 in the GP Bullhound Northern Tech Awards Top 100.
This year’s rankings, unveiled as part of the prestigious Northern Tech Awards 2026, highlight the continued strength and momentum of our region’s tech ecosystem. The awards, organised by GP Bullhound, celebrate companies driving exceptional growth, innovation, and impact across the North.
For Boxphish, this recognition is more than just a number. It represents the sustained effort of our team, the trust of our customers and the strength of the cyber security and human risk management space we operate in.and the strength of the cyber security and human risk management space we operate in.
Proudly rooted in Leeds’ thriving tech community
Being headquartered in Leeds places Boxphish at the heart of one of the UK’s technology hubs. This year’s Northern Tech Awards further reinforced the city’s influence, with multiple Leeds-based companies recognised across the Top 100 list, underlining the depth of talent and innovation emerging from the region.
From established scale-ups to fast growing challengers, Leeds continues to prove itself as a cornerstone of the Northern tech ecosystem.
The city’s culture, talent pipeline and growing investment landscape have all played a part in enabling companies like Boxphish to scale with ambition while remaining closely connected to our roots.
Growth driven by purpose
Our inclusion in the top 25 reflects more than commercial growth. It speaks to the increasing urgency organisations face in tackling human risk in cyber security, and the role Boxphish plays in helping businesses build stronger, more resilient security cultures.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, so does the need for effective, engaging and measurable security awareness solutions. Our platform is designed to meet that challenge head-on, empowering organisations to turn their people into their strongest line of defence.
Celebrating Northern ambition
The Northern Tech Awards have become a defining benchmark for growth in the region, spotlighting the companies shaping the future of UK technology. Now in their thirteenth year, they continue to highlight the scale, ambition, and global relevance of Northern tech businesses.
See the full results from the Northern Tech Awards here: https://www.gpbullhound.com/events/northern-tech-awards/
Looking ahead
This recognition fuels our ambition to keep building, innovating, and scaling. We remain focused on delivering best-in-class security awareness training and helping UK organisations strengthen their human firewall.
We would like to thank our customers, partners, and the wider Leeds and Northern tech community for their continued support.
