Thanks to Signable for sharing this guest blog after their win at this year’s SPARKies Awards, where they won the Best Scaleup of the Year award.
Why the SPARKies 2025 Was a Big Win for Us
This year, we entered the Scale-Up of the Year category at the SPARKies for the first time and came away with the win!
Of course, the award is lovely to look at (and it’s proudly sitting on the shelf), but what really matters is what it represents. For us, it’s about how we’ve grown and how that growth has stayed true to what we care about. If you’re scaling a business in today’s fast-moving tech world, we hope it speaks to what’s possible for you too.
As a Bristol-based business that’s grown from a small team with a big idea to one of the UK’s leading eSignature providers, this recognition means a lot. The SPARKies celebrate the South West’s vibrant tech community, and being recognised by fellow innovators and industry leaders feels especially meaningful because it’s recognition from a community we’re proud to be part of. It’s not just an honour, but a sign that our approach to sustainable, value-led growth resonates beyond our office walls.
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How we made it happen
We’ve experienced incredible growth over the past year, not just in numbers, but in ambition, reach, and impact.
From expanding into new markets to continuing to support thousands of businesses daily, we’ve worked to grow without sacrificing the culture, quality, and customer care that got us here. It’s not always easy to grow fast without losing what makes you great, but we’ve worked hard to protect the things that matter most.
As Olly Culverhouse, our CEO, put it:
“Winning Scale-Up of the Year means a lot to all of us. We’ve grown quickly, sure, but what matters is how we’ve done it. We’ve kept things honest, thoughtful, and team-first every step of the way. We care about building something people enjoy being part of, whether that’s our customers using the product or our team showing up every day.
I’m massively proud of what we’ve achieved, and even more grateful to everyone who’s helped get us here – our team, our partners, and the brilliant South West tech community. This award is a real boost as we head into our next chapter.”
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Why the SPARKies matter
The SPARKies isn’t just a great night out (though it is that too), it’s a celebration of everything that makes the South West tech scene so special. It brings together start-ups, scale-ups, and seasoned pros in one space, sharing ideas, making connections, and supporting each other’s growth.
We’ve found that building a strong company takes more than just a good product. Openness, shared knowledge, and being willing to support others have made a big difference for us. Some of the best lessons we’ve learned have come from conversations with others in the local tech scene. The more we share what we know and stay open to learning, the better we all get.
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A big thanks to a big-hearted community
techSPARK has built something unique with the SPARKies, a platform that welcomes everyone from ambitious start-ups to established tech heavyweights. It’s a space to swap stories, make introductions, aid collaboration, and see first-hand the breadth of talent the South West offers.
We’re constantly inspired by this community’s creativity, diversity, and resilience. Whether it’s a chat over coffee or at the SPARKies, there’s always something new to learn, something to rethink, or someone doing something unexpected that makes you stop and take note.
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Looking ahead: scaling with purpose
Will we be back next year? Absolutely, and not just as hopeful nominees. We’ll be there to champion others’ wins, meet the next generation of innovators, and keep learning from the brilliant minds in the room.
We’re excited to see what ideas and projects emerge in the next 12 months. The tech landscape moves quickly, and the SPARKies are the perfect annual check-in to see how far we’ve all come and where we’re heading next.
This win is just fuel to the flame. We’ll keep staying true to our values, championing thoughtful growth, evolving the way we work, helping more businesses, and showing up for the community that makes it all possible.
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