Symphony Commerce Named One of Greater Manchester’s Rising Stars of Business 2025

Stockport-based B2B commerce platform recognised among the region’s most exciting and innovative companies

Symphony Commerce, the digital commerce platform empowering B2B businesses to embrace complexity and unlock growth, has been named in the 2025 edition of BusinessCloud’s Greater Manchester Rising Stars of Business list.

The prestigious list, created by BusinessCloud in partnership with GM Business Growth Hub, celebrates 200 of Greater Manchester’s most exciting and high-potential businesses. Now in its second year, the initiative shines a light on companies that are harnessing technology for growth and establishing themselves as leaders in innovation across the region’s thriving ecosystem.

GM Business Growth Hub, part of The Growth Company, plays a vital role in supporting businesses at every stage of their growth journey, providing expert guidance on funding, innovation, people, sales, and sustainability. With deep knowledge of Greater Manchester’s growth sectors, the Hub helps unlock potential in businesses of all sizes, making this recognition particularly meaningful for Symphony Commerce.

For Symphony Commerce, inclusion on this year’s list marks a proud milestone in a transformative journey. Headquartered in Stockport, Symphony Commerce has evolved from its early days as Shopblocks into a pioneering force in B2B digital commerce. 

With a clear mission to empower global B2B businesses, the company designs and orchestrates advanced digital commerce ecosystems tailored to the complex needs of wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Far from taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Symphony Commerce embraces the intricacies of B2B transactions. Its powerful platform enables businesses to build integrated online storefronts, ordering portals, sales enablement tools, and more, all while managing complex pricing structures and personalised customer experiences. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for innovation, the team thrives on solving challenges that others shy away from, driving impactful results at speed.

This accolade comes on the back of a landmark year for the company, which has seen rapid revenue growth, significant leadership expansion, and the launch of its groundbreaking discount and pricing engine, Fortis. 

Trusted by over 2,000 customers worldwide, including household names such as Toshiba, Daisy Telecom, Giacom, and Tower Housewares, Symphony Commerce continues to unlock growth opportunities for B2B businesses navigating an increasingly digital-first landscape.

"Being recognised as one of Greater Manchester’s Rising Stars is a huge honour," said Matt Smith, CEO of Symphony Commerce. "Greater Manchester is our home and it is a fantastic place to build an ambitious technology business. We are proud to be flying the flag for Stockport and the North West, and this recognition validates our ambition to transform B2B digital commerce on a global stage."

Symphony Commerce’s vision is to revolutionise the B2B commerce landscape by pioneering a harmonised, future-proof ecosystem that enables businesses of all sizes to grow, compete, and innovate effortlessly. By combining cutting-edge technology with customer-centric innovation, Symphony Commerce is helping businesses turn complexity into opportunity, optimising time, money, and resources in the process.

Explore the full list of Greater Manchester Rising Stars of Business 2025 here: https://businesscloud.co.uk/gm-rising-stars-of-business-2025/