Tyto Tech 500: UK’s Top 50 Technology Influencers
The Tech 500 is Tyto’s proprietary data-driven ranking of the most influential people in B2B technology in the UK and across Europe, based on in-depth analysis across earned media, social media and broader digital visibility.
Key Findings for 2026
The UK remains Europe’s biggest source of tech influencers, accounting for 34.6% of the Tyto Tech 500. Germany follows at 28.6%, France at 19.6% and the Netherlands at 17.2%.
- 38% of the UK’s 2026 Top 100 retained their place from last year, while 62% are new to the Top 100.
- AI has a particularly strong presence in the UK, accounting for 16% of UK influencers – the highest share across the four European markets. FinTech accounts for a further 11.2%.
- Journalists account for 50.6% of UK influencers, making the UK the only market where journalists represent more than half of the ranking. The UK also has the highest share of venture capitalists at 5.8%.
Actionable insights to drive impactful PR strategies
The Tyto Tech 500 is the only data-driven ranking of B2B influencers shaping Europe’s technology conversation, based on in-depth analysis across multiple data points.
Launched in 2017, it recognises those who demonstrate high levels of influence across the media, social media and digital channels, regardless of their origin or location.
More than a ranking, the Tyto Tech 500 is a practical resource for communications leaders, revealing who is shaping the conversations that matter to their organisations across Europe.
