The importance of a compelling narrative, well-placed story or captivating interview can’t be understated for early-stage startups. A truly groundbreaking product has little impact if it’s flying under the radar of investors and customers.

PR and communications agencies, a hidden part of the startup ecosystem, make this happen. They help startups build credibility, visibility and create whole new categories, becoming category creators themselves.

In the age of AI, communications is changing. A shift to personalisation and authenticity has emerged to combat generated press releases and LinkedIn posts, making a human touch and creativity more important than ever.

This list features the startup ecosystem’s top PR and communications agencies.

See the agencies below: