Utopi, Acumen Cyber and Morris & Spottiswood, all headquartered at EastWorks in Dalmarnock, have been recognised in the Sunday Times Fast Growth 50, underscoring Clyde Gateway's role in drawing innovative, rapidly scaling firms to Glasgow's East End.

The three companies, which share the same building, earned their places on the prestigious list, which requires an average annual revenue increase of at least 20% across the two most recent financial years. Their success highlights the momentum generated by Clyde Gateway's regeneration initiatives.

Scottish Government minister Tom Arthur visited the site to see first-hand how place-based investment is supporting expansion and job creation.

EastWorks, once a Victorian gas purifier shed, was redeveloped by Clyde Gateway, completed in 2023 and part-funded by the Scottish Government. Now fully occupied, it also hosts Red Tree @ EastWork flexible offices, space-sector firm Simera Sense and café Vin 18, contributing to a dynamic environment for high-growth innovation.

Utopi provides a multi award-winning building intelligence platform tailored to purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Across 85,000 beds in 13 countries, it converts real-time, room-level data into measurable energy savings, compliance assurance and improved asset value.

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Acumen Cyber, headquartered at EastWorks, delivers 24/7 managed cyber security via its Security Operations Centre, helping organisations across the UK and Ireland with threat detection, incident response and resilience.

Founded in Glasgow in 1925, Morris & Spottiswood is a leading, independently owned construction, fit-out, refurbishment and building services group. It delivers projects across commercial, public and residential sectors through specialist companies and employs thousands of staff across the UK.

Located beside Dalmarnock railway station, EastWorks forms part of Clyde Gateway's wider ambition to establish Dalmarnock Cross as a hub for a growing mixed-use neighbourhood, combining housing and commercial space with world-class innovation facilities.

Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, said: "Backed by the Scottish Government, Clyde Gateway has been a huge success in regenerating the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen, creating a vibrant place to live, work and play.

"These companies are real proof of the success story this regeneration has been. This building was once derelict and on contaminated land. Now, it is home to some of Scotland's fastest growing and most innovative businesses. It was a pleasure to see the important work they are doing."

Martin McKay, Chief Executive at Clyde Gateway, added: "Bringing high growth, innovative companies to Clyde Gateway is central to regeneration that is focused on people, place and jobs. Clusters like these are the future of the Scottish economy and we are delighted that they have put down roots here in Dalmarnock. Funding from the Scottish Government and our other partners, Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Scottish Enterprise, has played a key part in making this happen.

"EastWorks is now part of a revitalised Dalmarnock Cross, with a new station, greenspace, hundreds of new homes, high quality commercial space, and a Lidl supermarket opening soon. Combined, this has created a vibrant and connected community."

Jonathan Trower, Chief Revenue Officer, at Utopi, said: "Being recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the fastest growing companies in the country is testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. It was great to welcome the minister to EastWorks today to see this work in action.

"Moving here a few years ago is symbolic of the growth journey that we have been on. We were the first organisation to move in and it's been great to watch EastWorks evolve into a thriving cluster of cutting edge, high growth businesses."