Apadmi Ltd
Apadmi is an independent technology company based in Manchester. Specialising in mobile, Apadmi works with clients including Argos, the BBC, Co-op, the Guardian, NHS, Lexus, Range Rover and United Utilities. History. Apadmi was founded in 2009 by mobile industry experts: Garry Partington (Chief Executive Officer), Nick Black (Chief Commercial Officer), Adam Fleming (Chief Technical Officer) and Howard Simms (CEO of Apadmi Ventures), who in 2018 received an honorary Doctorate in Technology from Manchester Metropolitan University. As of 2020, the company has 150+ employees (excluding Ventures). Their Headquarters are in Old Trafford, Manchester, with additional offices in  Manchester city centre and London. The team is composed of software engineers, test analysts, project managers, business development managers, account managers, and UX designers amongst many other positions. Apadmi also employs a number of graduates, interns and apprentices. Business Structure. The different arms to the business operate on three core principles: to create, innovate and invest. The core Apadmi business creates technology with a focus on mobile, including application development for iOS and Android devices through to skills for Amazon Alexa. Apadmi Ventures, the investment arm, is a strategic technical partner and investor in highly-scalable start-ups, providing technology  direction and delivery, as well as boardroom advice and support to accelerate growth. Their investments include RealityMine, Bidooh, JigTalk, FLYT, and Beatstream. Apadmi Labs is the research and development arm of the Apadmi group. They discover new technologies and methodologies to create new processes, services, and products. Awards. See other awards here.