TechHQ

What TechHQ does

TechHQ is a Bristol, UK-based digital media publication operated by TechForge Media Ltd., a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 09194965). The company publishes technology news, analysis, features, CXO interviews, podcasts, and webinars across four primary content verticals: Infrastructure (cybersecurity, cloud, data centres, networking, hardware, software), Innovation (AI, blockchain, quantum, sustainability, future of work), Industries (energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transport), and Strategy (digital transformation, investment, policy, privacy, ethics). TechHQ is one of several publications within the TechForge Publications portfolio, which also includes Developer, IoT News, AI News, MarketingTech, CloudTech, TechWire Asia, and Telecoms News, collectively reaching 1.8M+ LinkedIn group members. The company also organizes the TechEx event series, with nine co-located technology expos scheduled for 2026 across RAI Amsterdam and Olympia London, covering edge computing, IoT, AI & big data, cybersecurity & cloud, data centres, intelligent automation, digital transformation, and physical AI.

Name

TechHQ

Legal name

TechForge Media Ltd.

Website

https://techhq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TechHQ is a Bristol-based digital media publication operated by TechForge Media that publishes enterprise technology news, analysis, podcasts, and webinars, and runs the TechEx event series, targeting IT professionals, business leaders, and technology buyers across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology News and Digital Media Publishing

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

akta.pro primary industry

Ad Tech for OTT (SSAI/CSAI, Ad Decisioning, Measurement) (MPAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ad Tech & Programmatic Audio Platforms (MPAIADAH)

Keywords

• Technology news publishing
• Enterprise technology media
• Digital technology journalism
• Technology events hosting
• B2B technology content

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sponsored Content and Advertising: TechHQ publishes sponsored articles and content from technology companies seeking to reach its professional audience. The company also sells advertising placements across its digital platform and hosts events and webinars that may include sponsorship opportunities.
2. Event and Webinar Hosting: TechHQ organizes and hosts technology events including TechEx series, webinars, and virtual conferences, which generate revenue through sponsorships, exhibitor fees, and attendee registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TechHQ is a digital technology news publication that delivers enterprise technology news, analysis, features, interviews, podcasts, webinars, and whitepapers across categories such as Infrastructure, Innovation, Industries, and Strategy. It monetizes this free reader-access content primarily through sponsored articles, display advertising, and a portfolio of co-located in-person technology events (TechEx Europe and related expos such as Digital Transformation Expo, IoT Tech Expo, AI & Big Data Expo, and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo).

Product overview

TechHQ is a technology news publication platform operated by TechForge Media. The offering consists of a core news publication delivering technology news across categories (Infrastructure, Innovation, Industries, Strategy, Features), supplemented by a newsletter subscription service, podcast series (Tech-means-Business), events coverage including TechEx and Digital Transformation Expo series, and a resources library containing whitepapers and on-demand webinars. The platform serves IT professionals, business leaders, and technology decision-makers with news, analysis, and industry insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TechHQ News Publication

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TechEx Global Event SeriescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026TechHQ organizes and hosts the TechEx event series including TechEx Europe, Digital Transformation Expo Global, and related technology expo events. These events bring together enterprise technology vendors, service providers, and technology professionals for exhibitions, conferences, and networking.
• Edge Computing Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event at RAI Amsterdam scheduled for October 2026, covering edge computing technologies and solutions for enterprise audiences.
• IoT Tech Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located technology expo event covering Internet of Things technologies and enterprise IoT applications.
• Digital Transformation Expo Europe 2026coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship digital transformation event at RAI Amsterdam, part of the TechEx series, focusing on enterprise digital transformation strategies and technologies.
• AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located expo covering artificial intelligence and big data technologies for enterprise applications.
• Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located event covering cybersecurity and cloud computing topics for enterprise technology professionals.
• Data Centres Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located expo covering data center technologies, infrastructure, and operations.
• Intelligent Automation & Robotics Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-located expo covering intelligent automation and robotics technologies for enterprise applications.
• Physical AI Expo Europe 2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew expo event covering physical AI technologies and applications for enterprise audiences.
• TechForge Media PortfoliocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechHQ is part of TechForge Publications, a portfolio of technology news publications including Developer, IoT News, AI News, MarketingTech, CloudTech, TechWire Asia, and Telecoms News. The portfolio enables cross-promotion and shared audience reach of 1.8M+ LinkedIn members.
• Sponsored Content PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology companies that purchase sponsored articles and content on TechHQ to reach its professional audience. Includes vendors like Phiston, Airia, and various technology solution providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Verge: The Verge is a major consumer-and-enterprise technology publication covering product launches, tech industry news, and long-form features. It overlaps with TechHQ in enterprise tech coverage and competes for overlapping digital advertising budgets.
• Ars Technica: Ars Technica is a long-standing technology news publication covering IT, science, and policy. It overlaps with TechHQ's infrastructure and policy content and competes for technically engaged IT professional readership.

Direct peers

• ZDNet: ZDNet is a global technology news and review publication focused on enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. It competes with TechHQ for the same enterprise IT decision-maker readership and advertising budgets.
• VentureBeat: VentureBeat is a digital media outlet covering enterprise technology, AI, and digital transformation. It targets the same IT leader and business decision-maker audience as TechHQ with overlapping advertising and event revenue models.
• The Register: The Register is a UK-based enterprise technology news publication covering IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software. It is a direct competitor to TechHQ in the UK and Europe, serving the same IT professional audience with news and analysis.
• TechCrunch: TechCrunch is a leading digital technology news publication covering startups, enterprise tech, and emerging trends. It directly competes with TechHQ for technology professional readership and enterprise advertiser spend.
• Computer Weekly: Computer Weekly is a UK-based enterprise IT publication serving IT leaders and technology decision-makers. It is a direct competitor in TechHQ's home UK market for the IT professional audience and enterprise advertiser spend.
• SiliconANGLE: SiliconANGLE is a digital media company covering enterprise technology, cloud, AI, and digital transformation with a sibling events business (theCUBE). Its combination of news, video, and conference coverage directly mirrors TechHQ's news-plus-TechEx model.
• CIO.com: CIO.com is a digital publication serving CIOs and senior IT leaders with news, analysis, and strategy content. It targets the same primary persona as TechHQ and monetises via enterprise advertiser relationships.

Emerging players

• IoT Now: IoT Now is a specialist publication focused on Internet of Things technologies and enterprise IoT deployments. It competes with TechHQ's IoT vertical coverage and with the IoT Tech Expo event for sponsors and audience attention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TechforgePub1
• Facebookfacebook.com/HybridTechHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/28143964
• Xx.com/techhq

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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