91̽»¨ has been running monthly competitions since 2020, and the SaaS66 is one that’s been going almost from the very beginning. Every year, we’re seeing the industry change and grow, and that’s what makes SaaS such an interesting part of tech to be working on in 2026.

We’re inviting all SaaS startups, scale-ups and SMEs – regardless of size and valuation – to enter this year’s competition and stand a chance to be featured in an individual write-up.

Founded in 2016, 91̽»¨ is the UK’s best-known and fastest-growing startup and tech news site. This is where decision-makers, investors and startups of all sizes and nature come to find out the latest developments and trends within the industry.

Entries Open: 8 September

Entry Cost: Free

Entry Deadline: 22 September 2026, 5pm GMT

Winners To Be Announced: 10am GMT 1 October 2026

Why Enter?

• Featured in front of an audience of 200,000+ visitors per month
• Top 66 placements get a full page write-up (see example)
• Recognised by VCs, investors, journalists and industry leaders
• Free to enter

Our Criteria

• All companies must operate in the SaaS industry.
• Revenue is not a deciding factor
• Both new businesses and established businesses are welcome

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Ask us!

Meet The Judges

Oluwasesan Kayode Yackson

Chief Operating Officer, c. Ltd.

Oluwasesan Kayode Yackson is a senior software and DevOps engineer, entrepreneur, and Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer of ProtonLabs Technology Inc., a UK-based AI company developing practical solutions that simplify complex workflows and improve productivity. After beginning his career as a pharmacist, he transitioned into software engineering, bringing together scientific rigour, cloud infrastructure expertise, and operational leadership.

As Co-founder and COO, Oluwasesan has helped build and scale ProtonLabs’ AI products—including AskYourPDF, Cowriter.ai, Detect.ai, and Simplicity.AI—which collectively serve over 5 million users worldwide. He leads the cloud infrastructure and DevOps strategy behind the company’s products while also overseeing business operations, growth, and strategic partnerships. His experience building and scaling AI solutions used by millions enables him to assess innovation, technical excellence, scalability, and real-world impact.

Sales Director at Nagode Industries Limited

FNIMN, FIMC, CMC, FCISCSM

Dr. Kayode Adedapo Kolawole is a seasoned sales strategist, business development expert and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience across Nigeria’s manufacturing, marketing and distribution sectors. He is currently Sales Director at Nagode Industries Limited, a member of Afriglobal Group, where he oversees B2B sales and business growth across multiple industries.

Dr. Kolawole began his career in chemical manufacturing as a Production Chemist and Quality Assurance executive before moving into sales, marketing and distribution. He holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Lagos, a PGDM in Marketing and an MBA in Marketing Management. He is also a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and a Certified Management Consultant, and is the author of The Salesperson’s Pocket Guide to Artificial Intelligence.

Nicole Pyzyk

Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing Manager Specialising in B2B SaaS

Nicole Pyzyk is a Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing Manager specializing in B2B SaaS. She’s managed 14+ affiliate and partner programs, including one at MailerLite that scaled to $5.9M in tracked revenue, and now works with SaaS companies through Affilial to build programs that convert partners into real revenue, not just signups.

Gina Marrs

Editor at 91̽»¨

Gina Marrs is 91̽»¨’s Editor, covering all things tech and startup news across the UK, US, Europe, UAE and beyond. Dealing with exciting startups and founders on a daily basis and keeping constant tabs on industry news and technological breakthroughs, Gina has a keen interest in the ever-evolving SaaS industry.

Egiziago Cioffi

CEO and IT/Enterprise Architect at SynSphere Italia 

Egiziago Cioffi is IT/Enterprise Architect and CEO of SynSphere Italia, a Microsoft partner in Milan that builds and operates cloud, security and AI systems for insurers and mid-market firms across Europe. He spent fifteen years as an enterprise architect at IBM, and most of his work now concerns what SaaS and AI products break in production rather than in the demo, including a security flaw in his own product that VentureBeat wrote up in September.

Abi Hill

CEO at Just Starting Out

Abi Hill is the Founder and CEO of Just Starting Out, a nationwide UK platform supporting new and early-stage business owners. Having spent three years developing the platform from concept to launch, Abi has worked closely with hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, alongside mentoring young entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally.

Abi is passionate about making entrepreneurship more accessible and believes the best technology starts with solving a genuine human problem.

Enter Now!

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