--- title: Symphony Commerce Shortlisted for Investment Award at the North West Business of the Year Awards description: Symphony Commerce, a leader in B2B digital commerce, has been officially shortlisted for the Investment Award at the North West Business of the Year Awards 2025. image: https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/hubfs/NW%20BOTY%20Shortlist%20Graphic%202025.png --- [Skip to Content](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/blog/symphony-commerce-shortlisted-for-investment-award-at-the-north-west-business-of-the-year-awards#body) [![Logo mark Symphony Commerce in black](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/hubfs/logo-mark-symphony-commerce-black-ergb.svg "Logo mark Symphony Commerce in black")](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/) Toggle Menu - [WHY SYMPHONY?](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/why-shopblocks) Toggle children for WHY SYMPHONY? - [EXCLUSIVELY B2B ECOMMERCE](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/why-shopblocks#exclusivelyB2B) - [LIMITLESS INTEGRATION](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/why-shopblocks#ftv) - [FASTEST TIME TO VALUE](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/why-shopblocks#limitlessIntegration) - [SEAMLESS MIGRATION](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/why-shopblocks#seamlessMigration) - [CUSTOMER SUCCESS](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/customer-success) Toggle children for CUSTOMER SUCCESS - [Case Studies Discover how Symphony Commerce has helped businesses overcome challenges and achieve remarkable growth through tailored ecommerce solutions.](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/case-studies) - [FEATURES](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/features-in-focus) Toggle children for FEATURES - [Nexus – White Label Storefront Platform Power your partners with ready-to-launch white label storefronts, built for scale and B2B complexity.](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/nexus) - [Integrations Extend your Symphony Commerce capabilities with hundreds of API integrations built to connect your stack, your way.](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/api-integrations-to-power-up-your-ecommerce) - [Fortis – Smarter Discounts for Bigger B2B Deals Elevate your promotional strategies with Fortis by Symphony Commerce.](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/fortis) - [Symphony Pay – Trusted Payment Options for Modern B2B Commerce Built for the complexity of business-to-business commerce and trusted by businesses who refuse to compromise.](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/symphony-pay) - [PRICING](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/pricing) - [PARTNERSHIPS](https://www.symphonycommerce.io/pages/ensemble) - [INSIGHTS HUB](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/blog) - [Knowledge Base](https://resources.shopblocks.com/knowledge-base) [Knowledge Base](https://resources.shopblocks.com/knowledge-base) - [Login](https://www.shopblocks.com/login) [Login](https://www.shopblocks.com/login) - [Get in Touch](https://www.shopblocks.com/pages/contact) [Free Decision Kit Download: The No-Nonsense Guide to Ecommerce Migration](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/blog/whitepaper-breaking-free-from-compromise-your-guide-to-ecommerce-platform-migration) [back to blog](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/blog) # Symphony Commerce Shortlisted for Investment Award at the North West Business of the Year Awards Read Time **5 mins** | Jul 14, 2025 11:27:48 AM [mailto:?subject=Symphony%20Commerce%20Shortlisted%20for%20Investment%20Award%20at%20the%20North%20West%20Business%20of%20the%20Year%20Awards&body=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.symphonycommerce.io%2Fblog%2Fsymphony-commerce-shortlisted-for-investment-award-at-the-north-west-business-of-the-year-awards](mailto:?subject=Symphony%20Commerce%20Shortlisted%20for%20Investment%20Award%20at%20the%20North%20West%20Business%20of%20the%20Year%20Awards&body=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.symphonycommerce.io%2Fblog%2Fsymphony-commerce-shortlisted-for-investment-award-at-the-north-west-business-of-the-year-awards) ![2025 NW BOTY shortlist logo](https://resources.symphonycommerce.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/PR%20and%20Comms%20-%20Press/2025%20NW%20BOTY%20shortlist%20logo.png?width=1200&height=400&name=2025%20NW%20BOTY%20shortlist%20logo.png) Symphony Commerce, a leader in B2B digital commerce, has been officially shortlisted for the **Investment Award** at the *North West Business of the Year Awards 2025*.  Organised by *TheBusinessDesk.com*, the awards celebrate the businesses driving innovation, growth, and economic impact across the North West. This nomination recognises Symphony’s significant transformation over the past 18 months, fuelled by a £2 million investment round (part of a total £6 million raised), a strategic leadership expansion, and the development of cutting-edge technologies such as *Fortis* - a smart pricing and discount management engine designed for the complexities of B2B commerce. Founded in 2015 as Shopblocks and rebranded in 2023 to reflect its ambitious new vision, Symphony Commerce has rapidly evolved from a B2C-focused platform into a powerful B2B digital commerce ecosystem. Headquartered in Stockport, the company now supports over 2,000 global customers, including Toshiba, Daisy Telecom, Giacom and Tower Housewares. “Our growth journey over the past 18 months has been driven by our belief that complex problems deserve bespoke solutions,” said **Matt Smith**, CEO of Symphony Commerce. “This nomination reflects the strength of our team, the trust of our investors, and the growing impact Symphony is having in the B2B commerce space - not just locally, but globally.” The £2m investment has enabled Symphony to: - Appoint a new CEO and CFO, bringing in high-calibre leadership with experience in financial strategy, international growth, and digital transformation; - Launch *Fortis*, an innovation that allows businesses to manage sophisticated pricing and discounting strategies at scale; - Expand platform capabilities to support deep ERP integrations, automated workflows, and personalised buyer experiences; - Drive revenue growth, nearly doubling annual recurring revenue (ARR) with a target to triple that over the next three years. ## Read The Score - The official Symphony Commerce newsletter [Subscribe on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-score-symphony-commerce-7304800728554893313/)   “Our platform is built for the real-world challenges of B2B,” said **Kevin Jones**, Founder and CTO. “Our focus is not on simplifying ecommerce - but on embracing complexity to unlock real, measurable growth for our customers.” Symphony’s platform allows wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers to build sophisticated digital commerce ecosystems tailored to their industry-specific needs - from online storefronts and ordering portals to sales enablement tools and customer-specific pricing strategies. Beyond technology, the company’s mission is rooted in partnership. Symphony works closely with its clients to understand their operations and co-create digital solutions that scale with their ambitions. As a proud Greater Manchester business, Symphony Commerce also contributes to the region’s growing reputation as a thriving tech and innovation hub.  “Being shortlisted for an award that shines a spotlight on regional investment and impact means a lot to us,” added Smith. “We’re committed to growing in the North West, building talent here, and helping businesses in the region and beyond transform the way they trade online.” The *North West Business of the Year Awards* will take place on **15 October** at the **Midland Hotel, Manchester**, where the winners will be announced at a high-profile black-tie ceremony. Each shortlisted company took part in a rigorous judging process involving site visits and interviews with the panel in the run-up to the event. 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