Case Studies

Reading has long established itself as one of the UK’s most dynamic business destinations, home to a diverse mix of global brands, high-growth tech firms, and ambitious startups. With world-class connectivity, a highly skilled workforce, and a vibrant town centre, Reading offers the perfect environment for companies looking to scale, innovate, and attract top talent.

The following case studies highlight how leading organisations across sectors have chosen Reading as the base for their success - relocating, expanding, and investing in the town as a key part of their growth strategy.

Station Hill: First three tenants move to iconic location >

Station Hill has announced the first three tenants for ONE Station Hill - PepsiCo, PwC and NewFlex, who together will occupy over 115,000 sq ft of prime office space. What has brought them to Reading and to Station Hill?
IBB Law: Growing in Reading >

IBB Law opened an office in Reading five years ago and have expanded to now occupy an amazing space on the 13th Floor of the Blade. Partner Adam Dowdney introduces the firm and explains why their Reading location is so important to recruitment and business growth.
Occuity: Building the Future of MedTech in Reading >

Occuity, founded in 2019, is pioneering a new approach to healthcare—developing cutting-edge medical devices that detect and monitor disease simply by looking into the eye. As the company continues to grow, so does its team of young engineers, many of whom have relocated to Reading to be part of the journey.
Altitude Angel: Drone Innovation Takes Off in Reading >

Reading is set to take flight—literally—as the home of the world’s first commercial drone corridor in open, unrestricted airspace. At the heart of this bold step into the future is Altitude Angel, a global leader in unmanned traffic management (UTM), now based in The Blade, Reading’s iconic city centre office tower.

Inspiration

R&D

Reading is a leading centre for R&D, with strengths in climate science, life sciences and engineering, powered by world-class institutions.
Life Sciences

Reading’s life sciences sector is thriving, driven by biotech, AI, and world-class research facilities.
Film

Reading is emerging as a major film hub, home to cutting-edge facilities like Shinfield Studios and Cine Valley.
Digital

A fast-growing digital hub, Reading excels in areas like AI, data analytics, and digital marketing.
ICT

With a high concentration of tech companies, Reading remains a key player in the UK’s ICT and telecoms landscape.
Professional Services

Reading is a rising centre for finance, legal, and consultancy services, backed by global firms and strong infrastructure.