Novatus Global: From Startup to Royal Nod for Tech Innovation

LONDON, UK – May 06, 2026 – Novatus Global, a London-based regulatory technology firm, has been honoured with a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, one of the most prestigious accolades for a UK business. The award, granted in the Innovation category, recognises the company’s rapid growth and the significant impact of its flagship software platform, Novatus En:ACT, on the global financial services industry.

Founded just seven years ago in 2019, Novatus Global is one of only 185 organisations nationwide to receive the coveted award this year. The recognition validates the company’s transformative approach to regulatory compliance and cements its status as a leader in British technological innovation.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, one of the UK’s highest recognitions for business excellence,” said Matthew Ranson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Novatus. “This award is a testament to the extraordinary work of our team in building En:ACT - a platform that is redefining how global financial institutions approach regulatory reporting and of our consulting teams who help transform organisations. It reflects not only the strength of British innovation, but the trust our clients place in us to deliver greater accuracy, transparency, and confidence across the financial system.”

A Rapid Ascent from Startup to Global Player

The journey of Novatus Global is a compelling story of modern entrepreneurship. What began as a two-person startup has blossomed into a global operation with over 100 employees spread across offices in London, the United States, Australia, and India. This rapid expansion has been fuelled by strong market demand and significant client adoption, with the company reporting that its revenues have more than doubled over the past twelve months.

This trajectory from a nascent idea to an internationally recognised enterprise in under a decade is a significant achievement. Co-Founder and Co-CEO Andrew Hedley reflected on this milestone, stating, “Winning this award marks a significant milestone in our journey from a two-person start-up to a global technology and consulting business, and we are deeply grateful to His Majesty The King for this recognition.”

The company’s success lies in its dual offering of strategic consulting services and cutting-edge software solutions. It has established itself as a trusted partner for some of the world's largest banks, asset managers, and financial institutions, helping them navigate an ever-evolving and increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

The Innovation Redefining Financial Compliance

At the heart of Novatus Global's recognition is its Novatus En:ACT platform. The King's Award for Innovation specifically acknowledges products or services that have demonstrated outstanding commercial success through innovative properties. For Novatus, En:ACT is that disruptive force in the world of regulatory technology, or RegTech.

Financial institutions today face a labyrinth of global transaction reporting rules, where failure to comply can lead to severe financial penalties and reputational damage. Historically, compliance has often been a reactive, manual, and costly process. Novatus En:ACT challenges this paradigm by offering what the company describes as "complete, real-time assurance."

This real-time capability is the platform's core innovation. Instead of reviewing data in batches after the fact, the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform allows financial firms to monitor their reporting obligations continuously. This helps them identify and rectify errors almost instantaneously, shifting the compliance posture from reactive damage control to proactive risk management.

As Hedley noted, the platform’s impact is about “helping firms move away from costly cycles of failure towards real-time, data-driven assurance that benefits regulators, institutions, and wider society.” This move towards automated, intelligent assurance not only enhances accuracy and transparency but also frees up critical human resources to focus on more strategic tasks.

The Prestige of a Royal Accolade

The King’s Awards for Enterprise, now in its 60th year, represents the highest official UK award for British businesses. Evolving from the original Queen's Awards instituted in 1965, the program continues a legacy of celebrating exceptional companies that are leading the way in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity.

Receiving this award is no small feat. The application process is notoriously rigorous and evidence-led. To qualify for the Innovation category, a company must prove that its product is not only innovative but has also achieved significant commercial success and has a clear path to profitability. Applicants undergo a thorough assessment by an independent panel, which is then reviewed by the Prime Minister's Advisory Committee before final approval by the King.

For Novatus Global, being one of only 52 businesses recognised for Innovation this year provides a powerful endorsement. The company can now display the esteemed King's Awards Emblem for the next five years—a globally recognised mark of quality and business excellence that can open doors to new markets, partnerships, and investment.

A Beacon for British Technological Prowess

Novatus Global’s achievement is more than just a corporate milestone; it is a signal of the health and dynamism of the UK’s broader technology sector. In an era where London vies to maintain its position as a global financial centre, the growth of a robust FinTech and RegTech ecosystem is paramount. Companies like Novatus provide the critical technological infrastructure that enables the financial industry to operate efficiently and in compliance with complex international rules.

This award underscores the UK's ability to cultivate innovative tech firms that can compete and lead on a global stage. By solving complex problems for the world’s largest financial institutions, Novatus demonstrates the practical and commercial power of British innovation. The recognition from the Crown serves to amplify this success story, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and reinforcing the country's reputation as a hub for technological advancement and business excellence. For Novatus Global, the award is not just a recognition of past success but a powerful catalyst for its future ambitions on the world stage.