We’re thrilled to share that Vortex IQ has been selected as one of the Top 200 Startups globally to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — joining a curated group of breakout companies shaping the future of technology.

TechCrunch 200 is one of the most selective startup showcases in the world, hand-picking high-potential startups based on innovation, scalability, and market impact.

So why were we chosen?
Here’s what we believe set us apart — and what we’re bringing to the global stage.

We’re Building the Infrastructure for the Agentic AI Economy

The next phase of AI isn’t about chatbots or dashboards — it’s about autonomous agents that act on your behalf, in real business systems, across thousands of APIs.

At Vortex IQ, we’ve built:

• The Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a new open standard that makes APIs usable by AI agents
• The Agent Builder Studio — where anyone can create, chain, test, and deploy intelligent agents from simple prompts
• A fast-growing library of production-ready AI agents for e-commerce platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, and Adobe Commerce

We’re not just building a tool. We’re laying the foundation for an intelligent automation layer that sits across commerce, SaaS, and enterprise.

That vision — and the working product behind it — helped us stand out.

Our Traction Spoke Volumes

TechCrunch’s selection team looks for early-stage companies that have broken through.

Here’s what we shared:

• £700K in ARR
• 130+ paying customers
• Used by brands like Krispy Kreme and British Airways
• Deep partnerships with BigCommerce, Shopify agencies, and global integrators
• Winners of GoFocal Demo Day, Raise Summit (x2), and part of Microsoft Pegasus

We’re not theorising about the future of agents. We’re deploying them — and driving value, now.

Our Differentiation Was Clear

TechCrunch 200 recognises category creators, not just category players.
We’re defining a new category: AI Insights Implementation — turning data into actions via intelligent agents.

Our edge?

• Proprietary agent execution engine with safe API control
• Modular “skills” to build any agent with logic, not prompts alone
• Built-in rollback, monitoring, and auditability
• Upcoming Agent Marketplace to let others build, sell, and monetise their own agents

We’re not an app. We’re the AI-powered operating layer for modern business systems.

What We’re Bringing to TechCrunch Disrupt

We’ll be showcasing:

• Live demos of our AI agents automating real merchant workflows
• The Agent Builder Studio beta — build an agent in 10 minutes
• Our integration with BigCommerce, Shopify, GA4, Stripe, and more
• Use cases across product optimisation, SEO, performance monitoring, and site recovery
• Our roadmap for the Agent Marketplace and open developer ecosystem

And of course, we’ll be sharing details of our £5M Seed Round, now underway.

Final Thought

Being selected for TechCrunch 200 is a milestone — not just for recognition, but for reach.

It’s a signal that our vision for agentic AI infrastructure isn’t just bold — it’s credible, scalable, and already in motion.

We’re honoured to share the stage with other world-class innovators. And we’re even more excited to show the world what we’re building next.

Want to meet us at TechCrunch or request a demo? Email: [email protected]
Learn more: vortexiq.ai

Let’s build the agentic future — together.