Freshleaf Media

What Freshleaf Media does

Freshleaf Media Ltd (trading as Freshleaf Digital) is a UK-based digital agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wimborne, Dorset. The firm operates with a small in-house team of 1–10 employees and serves deep-technology companies across semiconductors, microelectronics, photonics, and AI infrastructure. Its core offerings comprise five interconnected services: custom Websites that translate complex technical propositions for investors, customers, and partners; Partner Portals for customer and partner self-service; Bespoke Software that replaces fragile internal processes and spreadsheets; Data Systems that connect information flows; and AI-Ready Workflows that incorporate AI capability into client operations where it adds value. The portfolio is positioned as an integrated commercial growth system addressing the 'growth gap' where deep-tech companies' technology outpaces their operational and marketing infrastructure.

The business model is project-based professional services with custom, scope-defined pricing; no public rates, retainers, or licensing terms are disclosed. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, driven by case-study content (notably the PSA Certified security framework engagement for Arm, launched at Embedded World 2019 with a second iteration in 2020), organic search, and discovery calls. The firm targets enterprise and mid-market deep-tech buyers globally, though its operating geography is anchored in the UK. Ownership is private and founder-led: Michael Johnson (Founder and Growth Director) and Katie Theisinger (Managing Director) lead the company, with no external institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed. Differentiators cited are deep sector specialisation, hundreds of delivered deep-tech projects, an embedded (non-vendor) partnership model, and a stated commitment to donate 10% of net profits to charity.

Name

Freshleaf Media

Legal name

Freshleaf Media Ltd

Website

https://freshleafmedia.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freshleaf Media (trading as Freshleaf Digital) is a UK-based digital agency that builds websites, partner portals, bespoke software, data systems, and AI-ready workflows for deep-tech companies in semiconductors, microelectronics, photonics, and AI infrastructure. Founded 2008, headquartered in Wimborne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAMAL

Interactive & Enhanced Digital Publishing (multimedia, serialized, interactive fiction)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Digital Publishing Platforms (E-books & Online Articles)

SECONDARYMPACAIAI

Community-Integrated Publishing Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Digital Publishing Platforms (Blogging/Newsletters)

SECONDARYMPACAIAG

Publishing Networks & Multi-Author Publications

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Digital Publishing Platforms (Blogging/Newsletters)

Keywords

• Web design agency
• Bespoke software development
• Deep-tech digital services
• Partner portal development
• Data systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimborne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Website Development: Custom website design and development services for deep-tech companies to communicate complex technical propositions with clarity.
2. Bespoke Software Development: Custom software solutions including partner portals, internal tools, and operational systems built around how client businesses work.
3. Data Systems and AI Workflows: Implementation of data systems and AI-ready workflows to replace manual processes and disconnected tools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Freshleaf Media is a digital agency that designs and builds custom websites, partner portals, bespoke software, data systems, and AI-ready workflows for deep-tech companies. Its services are aimed at semiconductor, microelectronics, photonics, AI infrastructure, and advanced technology organisations that need to communicate complex technical propositions with clarity and credibility while replacing fragile manual processes.

Product overview

Freshleaf Media operates as a digital agency offering a suite of interconnected services for deep-tech companies. The portfolio consists of five core offerings: Websites (custom sites that translate complex technology propositions), Partner Portals (customer and partner self-service solutions), Bespoke Software (custom software replacing fragile internal systems), Data Systems (data infrastructure replacing spreadsheet-based workflows), and AI-Ready Workflows (process automation incorporating AI where it adds value). These services are designed to work together as an integrated commercial growth system, addressing the common 'growth gap' where deep-tech companies' technology outpaces their operational and marketing infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Websites Custom websites designed to translate complex deep-tech, semiconductor, microelectronics, photonics, and AI infrastructure concepts into clear, commercially effective messaging for investors, customers, and partners.
• Partner Portals Customer and partner-facing portal solutions that provide self-service support, resource access, and collaboration capabilities for B2B technology relationships.
• Bespoke Software Custom software solutions built to remove operational friction, replace fragile spreadsheets and disconnected tools, and automate internal processes tailored to how deep-tech businesses actually operate.
• Data Systems Data infrastructure and systems designed to connect information flows, replace spreadsheet-based and inbox-based data management, and enable scalable data operations for deep-tech companies.
• AI-Ready Workflows Workflow solutions designed to incorporate AI capabilities where it adds value, including intelligent automation, process optimization, and AI-assisted delivery using AI assists without compromising quality.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshleaf designed and delivered a multi-audience website for PSA Certified security framework in time for Arm's Embedded World 2019 launch, establishing credibility for the security framework and driving adoption across the IoT ecosystem. The site evolved with a second iteration in 2020, and Freshleaf continues to collaborate with Arm on ongoing development work.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Redweb: Established UK digital agency delivering websites, digital platforms, and bespoke systems for B2B clients — directly overlaps with Freshleaf's core offerings and target buyer profile.
• The Crocodile: UK digital agency focused on web design and bespoke builds for B2B brands, providing comparable creative and technical services to Freshleaf's deep-tech clients.
• Selesti: UK digital agency building websites, apps, and bespoke software for SMEs and enterprise — same project-based professional services model as Freshleaf with similar client types.
• Cyber-Duck: UK-based digital agency of comparable size offering web design, bespoke development, and digital strategy for B2B clients — same service mix, geography, and customer profile as Freshleaf.
• Glide Agency: Bristol-based UK digital agency delivering custom websites and platforms for SMEs and enterprise — overlaps with Freshleaf's web design and bespoke delivery proposition.
• KOTA – Creative Digital Agency: UK creative digital agency building websites and bespoke digital tools for B2B and tech-oriented clients — comparable niche positioning and project-led delivery model.
• Bureau (formerly Bureau Digital): UK digital agency delivering bespoke web platforms and brand-led digital experiences for ambitious B2B clients — closely comparable in service mix and customer segment to Freshleaf.

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering and product design firm serving enterprise B2B clients including deep-tech — competes with Freshleaf for bespoke software and AI/automation engagements but with much broader geographic and capability footprint.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy offering bespoke software, data, and AI services to enterprise tech clients — overlaps with Freshleaf's bespoke software and data systems streams but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Eleken: Design agency specializing in SaaS and tech products — overlaps with Freshleaf's deep-tech vertical focus on UI/UX and product-design-led web work for technology clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freshleafmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freshleaf-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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