AutonoMe

Name

AutonoMe

Legal name

AutonoMe

Website

https://autono.me.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Employment & Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Skill-Building & Therapy Learning Apps (Autism, OT/PT, Life Skills) (EDAFAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM), Assistive Technology & Accessible Digital Skills (EDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Supported employment services
• Learning disability support
• Independent living skills
• Neurodiversity support technology
• Social care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts (DWP/Local Government): AutonoMe provides employment support services funded through DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and Local Government contracts, typically delivered through prime providers in the supported employment sector.
2. Local Authority Commissioning: Services commissioned by local authorities to support neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities in achieving independent living outcomes and employment goals.
3. NHS and Healthcare Partnerships: Partnership work with NHS and healthcare providers to deliver support services in enabling, preparing for adulthood, day services, supported living, and care leaver settings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AutonoMe is a UK social enterprise that combines a mobile app of co-produced instructional videos with human Development Coordinator support to help neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities build employment and independent living skills. Services are commissioned by local authorities, the NHS, supported employment providers and educational institutions, with outcomes tracked via a real-time data dashboard.

Product overview

AutonoMe offers a single unified product ecosystem combining a mobile application with human support services. The core AutonoMe App delivers instructional video content, which is complemented by two programme offerings—Employment Programme and Independent Living Skills Programme—that provide personalized support through Development Coordinators. The Data Dashboard enables real-time progress tracking. Together, these components form a comprehensive supported employment and independent living solution for neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutonoMe App A mobile application providing access to a library of co-produced, Care Act-aligned instructional videos with step-by-step guidance on independent living and employment skills, tailored to neurodiverse learners and those with learning disabilities. The app also collects self-reported progress data directly from users.
• Employment Programme An end-to-end supported employment programme combining personalised Job Coach support with employment-related instructional videos delivered via the AutonoMe app. Supports both employees and employers, helping neurodiverse individuals and those with learning disabilities gain and sustain paid employment.
• Independent Living Skills Programme A programme blending human support and technology to help neurodiverse people and those with learning disabilities develop and maintain independent living skills including cleaning, cooking, home safety, daily routines, social skills and hygiene, supported by Development Coordinators.
• Development Coordinator Model Expert one-to-one support delivered by Development Coordinators (remotely and face-to-face) who undertake initial assessments, identify skills goals, personalise support, and provide ongoing guidance and training to support staff and employers as learners' independence grows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21x Social Return on Investment (SROI) verified by NHS Digital and Local Government Association
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWP is referenced as a key partner/organisation in the supported employment ecosystem. AutonoMe's employment programmes work within DWP frameworks and support individuals on DWP-funded schemes like the Restart Scheme.
• Institute of Employability ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organisation in the supported employment sector, logo displayed on the partnerships page.
• ERSA (Employment Related Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSA is listed as a partner organisation, logo displayed on the partnerships page. ERSA represents employment service providers in the UK.
• Central Bedfordshire CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal authority partner commissioning AutonoMe services for residents with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
• Devon County CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal authority partner with documented case studies of supporting service users in Devon to achieve greater independence.
• Islington CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal authority partner, logo displayed on the website partnerships section.
• Telford and Wrekin CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal authority partner, logo displayed on the website partnerships section.
• Weston CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting learners to develop independent living and employment skills through personalised support linked to individual targets and outcomes.
• Brandon TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial care provider partnership supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Case study featuring Michelle working as a café assistant at one of their cafes.
• Ingeus Restart SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the DWP Restart Scheme providing comprehensive employment support tailored to Tom Jerram's needs including interview preparation and mental health support, while AutonoMe provided 1-1 pre-employment and workplace support.
• NHS DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS Digital has verified AutonoMe's model as delivering a 21 times Social Return on Investment (SROI), providing independent validation of programme effectiveness.
• Local Government AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Government Association has verified AutonoMe's model as delivering a 21 times Social Return on Investment (SROI), confirming the model's value to local authorities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pluss: UK social enterprise delivering supported employment services for people with disabilities, learning difficulties and health conditions. Directly comparable to AutonoMe as both organisations operate B2B contracts with DWP, local authorities and primes to help disabled job seekers into and in work.
• Brain in Hand: UK-based digital support platform for neurodivergent people combining a smartphone app with human coaching. Closest direct competitor to AutonoMe in tech-enabled, app-plus-human support for autistic and learning-disabled users across education, employment and independent living.
• Hft (Home Farm Trust): UK charity providing person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, including supported employment and independent living services. Comparable to AutonoMe as a local-authority-commissioned provider in the same SEND/learning-disability pathway, although Hft primarily delivers in-person services.
• United Response: Large UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs through supported living, employment and community services. Operates in the same local-authority-commissioned social care pathway AutonoMe serves.
• Remploy: UK specialist employment services provider for disabled people and those with health conditions, now part of the MAXIMUS group. A direct comparable as a DWP-contracted supported employment prime provider competing for the same commissioner relationships as AutonoMe.
• DFN Foundation (DFN Project SEARCH): UK charity supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism into employment through supported internships and employer partnerships. Comparable to AutonoMe's employment programme given overlap with colleges, supported internship providers and the same target learner population.

Broad incumbents

• Mencap: The UK's largest learning disability charity, providing supported employment, independent living advocacy and direct services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A broader incumbent with overlapping service lines but a fundamentally advocacy-led model rather than tech-enabled.
• National Autistic Society: The UK's leading autism charity, running employment programmes, education services and post-diagnostic support. Overlaps directly with AutonoMe's autism employment and independent living focus but operates at significantly larger scale without a proprietary tech product.
• APM (Advanced Personnel Management) UK: Global health and employment services group operating in the UK delivering DWP employment programmes, disability assessments and workplace health. A broader incumbent bidding for the same Restart and DWP prime contracts AutonoMe serves through partners.

Emerging players

• Lexxic: UK-based specialist in cognitive assessments and workplace support for neurodiverse employees. Comparable to AutonoMe's neurodiversity-at-work employer offering, although Lexxic focuses on assessment and coaching rather than instructional video content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/autonomenews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autonomenews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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