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Trakm8 named in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report

UK telematics and big data specialist Trakm8 has been named one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The report identifies the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. Trakm8 has been listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange since 2005. The company develops
May 19, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
UK telematics and big data specialist 497 Trakm8 has been named one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).


The report identifies the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers.

Trakm8 has been listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange since 2005. The company develops telematics-based solutions including GPS tracking, driver behaviour analytics, fleet scheduling, route optimisation and vehicle health monitoring. It is also a leading supplier of dashboard cameras, remote tachometer download solutions and mobile phone blockers. It is one of the only companies in the UK that designs and manufactures its own telematics devices.

Inclusion in the LSEG report is the second national accolade in the space of 24 hours for Trakm8. The Dorset-based company also won the Transport Technology category of the National Technology Awards 2017. Trakm8 was honoured for its end-to-end fleet solution which combines driver behaviour, intuitive vehicle health reporting, route optimisation and scheduling and in-vehicle camera technology.

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