Top Companies in Birmingham
Birmingham is a major economic hub in the West Midlands and the UK's second-largest city by population. Here are the top companies in Birmingham for 2026, ranked by employee count.
| # | Company | Location | Employees | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | Coventry | 40,000 | £26.0B |
| Iconic British automotive manufacturer producing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. JLR is the UK's largest car maker and one of the West Midlands' biggest employers, with major facilities in Birmingham and Solihull. | ||||
| 2 | MITCHELLS & BUTLERS PLC | Birmingham | 40,000 | £2.4B |
| One of the UK's largest operators of pubs, bars, and restaurants with brands including Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One, and Miller & Carter. Headquartered in Birmingham since 2003. | ||||
| 3 | HSBC UK BANK PLC | Birmingham | 19,841 | £10.5B |
| Ring-fenced UK retail and commercial banking arm of HSBC, headquartered in Birmingham since 2018. HSBC UK serves over 14 million personal and business customers across the country. | ||||
| 4 | IMI PLC | Birmingham | 10,000 | £2.2B |
| FTSE 100 specialist engineering company providing flow control solutions for industries including energy, transport, and infrastructure. IMI is headquartered at Birmingham Business Park. | ||||
| 5 | NATIONAL EXPRESS LIMITED | Birmingham | 8,000 | £1.5B |
| Major transport group operating coach, bus, and rail services. Headquartered in Birmingham, National Express runs the UK's largest scheduled coach network and West Midlands bus services. | ||||
| 6 | SEVERN TRENT PLC | Coventry | 7,500 | £2.0B |
| FTSE 100 water utility company providing water and wastewater services to over 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales. One of the region's largest employers. | ||||
| 7 | MONDELEZ UK LIMITED | Birmingham | 4,000 | £2.0B |
| UK arm of the global snacking company behind Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone, and Belvita. The famous Cadbury Bournville factory in Birmingham remains one of the company's principal manufacturing sites. | ||||
| 8 | ATOM BANK PLC | Durham | 450 | £200.0M |
| App-based challenger bank offering savings accounts, mortgages, and business lending. Atom Bank was the UK's first bank built exclusively for mobile. | ||||
| 9 | IMMERSIVE LABS LTD | Bristol | 350 | £50.0M |
| Cybersecurity workforce resilience platform with a growing Birmingham presence, providing hands-on labs and simulations for enterprise security teams. | ||||
| 10 | SOPHOS GROUP LIMITED | Abingdon | 4,500 | £850.0M |
| Cybersecurity company headquartered in nearby Abingdon, providing endpoint protection and managed threat response used by West Midlands businesses and organisations. | ||||
| 11 | KOCHO GROUP LIMITED | Cardiff | 257 | £25.1M |
| Managed cybersecurity and identity services provider with offices in Birmingham. Kocho offers security operations centre services and is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security. | ||||
| 12 | MIMECAST SERVICES LIMITED | London | 2,000 | £600.0M |
| Email security platform protecting West Midlands businesses from phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. Mimecast offers email archiving, continuity, and security awareness training. | ||||
| 13 | SNYK LIMITED | London | 1,100 | £250.0M |
| Developer security platform used by Birmingham's growing technology sector to secure software applications and protect customer data. | ||||
| 14 | GB GROUP PLC | Chester | 1,200 | £280.0M |
| Identity verification and fraud prevention platform serving businesses across the West Midlands. GBG processes billions of identity checks annually. | ||||
| 15 | GOCARDLESS LTD | London | 900 | £132.0M |
| Direct Debit and open banking payment platform used by Birmingham businesses for automated recurring payment collection. | ||||
| 16 | TIDE PLATFORM LTD | London | 1,600 | £170.0M |
| Business banking platform used by thousands of Birmingham SMEs for current accounts, invoicing, expense management, and credit facilities. | ||||
| 17 | IWOCA LTD | London | 500 | £130.0M |
| Small business lending platform providing flexible credit to Birmingham's thriving SME sector. iwoca has lent over £3 billion to UK businesses. | ||||
| 18 | SUMUP PAYMENTS LIMITED | London | 700 | £150.0M |
| Mobile payment platform used by Birmingham's independent retailers, market traders, and hospitality businesses to accept card payments. | ||||
| 19 | PENSIONBEE LIMITED | London | 400 | £60.0M |
| Digital pension management platform used by West Midlands workers to consolidate and manage their workplace and personal pensions online. | ||||
| 20 | LENDABLE LTD | London | 200 | £100.0M |
| AI-driven consumer lending platform offering personal loans to Birmingham residents with instant decisions and fast funding. | ||||
Birmingham is the commercial capital of the West Midlands and one of the UK's most important regional economies. The city has undergone significant regeneration over the past two decades, transforming its business districts and attracting major corporate relocations and investment. The arrival of HS2 is expected to further strengthen Birmingham's position as a national business centre.
The city has a diverse business base with strengths in automotive manufacturing, financial and professional services, technology, logistics, and food and drink. Birmingham's central location in England makes it a natural hub for distribution and logistics, while its large and young population provides a deep labour pool for businesses across all sectors.
Birmingham's business districts include Colmore Row and Brindleyplace in the city centre, the Jewellery Quarter, and major business parks in surrounding areas such as Solihull and the National Exhibition Centre. The city's three universities and numerous further education colleges support the development of skills and talent for local employers.
This list presents the largest Birmingham-area companies by employee count, spanning all industries. Each company entry links to a comprehensive profile on CompanyTrack with financial data, director information, and Companies House filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area does this Birmingham list cover?
The list includes companies with registered offices within approximately 15 kilometres of Birmingham city centre. This covers the wider Birmingham area including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and parts of the Black Country.
What industries are strongest in Birmingham?
Birmingham has particular strengths in automotive manufacturing, financial and professional services, logistics and distribution, technology, and food and drink production. The city is also an important centre for construction and engineering.
How is Birmingham's business environment changing?
Birmingham is experiencing significant growth and investment, supported by major infrastructure projects including HS2, city centre regeneration schemes, and the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. These developments are attracting new businesses and investment to the region.
Can I access detailed financial data for these companies?
Yes. Click on any company to view their CompanyTrack profile, which includes financial accounts, profit and loss data where available, balance sheet information, director details, and a full filing history.