Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026
The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK. These are the employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the full list below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity. Just checking one employer? Use the sponsor licence checker instead.
Last synced 23 July 2026 · Source: gov.uk
Companies (Licensed Sponsors)
Results are prioritized by recent visa sponsorship activity and active job postings, helping you focus on employers most likely to sponsor.
At Optum Ventures, we look for exceptional teams with data-driven technologies and services that are poised to deeply disrupt the status quo. By investing in early-stage companies with a transformative vision for making health care better for everyone, we will affect change. We have a goal to connect, accelerate and grow the incredible ideas developed by our portfolio companies with the key health care players that need them most.
Gemba is the banking infrastructure layer for non-banks. We empower businesses to seamlessly embed financial services into their customer journeys. Our no-code, white-label platform allows partners to launch fully branded accounts, payments, and corporate card solutions in just 7 minutes. We handle the heavy lifting—including FCA compliance, KYC/AML, and IT support—so you can launch instantly and unlock new revenue streams with zero licensing delays. Trusted globally, Gemba is an alumni of the
Buoyancy Technologies addresses Europe's critical need for a strategically independent and resilient defence infrastructure. As a rapidly scaling, multinational aerospace and defence enterprise, we attract elite talent committed to integrity and excellence. Building and leveraging advanced AI, we design and manufacture mission-critical components at unprecedented speed and precision. Our partners include leading institutions from across the free world, reflecting our commitment to Europe's secur
Osprey is a private equity firm investing in technology-driven businesses. Osprey was founded in 2022 by experienced investors Thomas Weisman and Nick Rose. Our firm leverages our deep sector expertise and relationships to identify and partner with market-leading businesses in the B2B software, payments, and tech-enabled services markets. Osprey’s mission is to deliver breakout investment returns by partnering with innovative and market-leading businesses and management teams to support their
OAK Global is a leading risk partner, underwriting through Lloyd’s Syndicates 2843 and 1440. We offer specialist capability across multiple lines, delivering innovative risk solutions and leading insight through collaborative, long-term partnerships. We provide the stability and expertise our clients need while traversing the shifting terrain of today’s risk landscape. We are a trusted partner to our clients when navigating complex and dynamic risk environments, crafting tailored solutions that
Global Star Finance is a financial company and an Electronic Money Institution established in 2017 and based in London, that aims to embody a vision for the future of the FinTech industry and finance. We offer efficient and secure solutions thanks to a highly-qualified team with strong background in company management and development, financial consulting, digital payments, accounting and legal services. Global Star Finance already holds a FCA licence in the UK operated by TPF, which provides
Frequently asked questions
What is the Register of Licensed Sponsors?
The register is the Home Office's official list of UK employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored visa routes. Each row shows the organisation, its town, the visa routes its licence covers, and its rating (A or B).