The tech scene is a competitive market right now -- especially in Europe. Does a budding digital business base itself in Holland? Germany? Ireland?

With its large and diverse talent pool, central location, and business-friendly tax policies, we’d argue that the U.K. has emerged as Europe’s premier tech hub.

But which U.K.-based shops are making the tech world buzz? And where are they located? After all, the U.K.’s digital economy expands far beyond London.