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Registered number: 07960939
Startle Technologies Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—8
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 07960939
2025 2024
as restated
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 4 325,496 400,171
Tangible Assets 5 240,957 227,067
Investments 6 338,904 338,904
905,357 966,142
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 7 1,009,254 1,058,758
Cash at bank and in hand 374,508 420,121
1,383,762 1,478,879
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 (716,641 ) (615,693 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 667,121 863,186
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,572,478 1,829,328
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 9 (207,408 ) (350,926 )
NET ASSETS 1,365,070 1,478,402
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 175 163
Share premium account 2,040,690 2,040,701
Other reserves 11,045 8,363
Profit and Loss Account (686,840 ) (570,825 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,365,070 1,478,402
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For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr Adam Castleton
Director
29 July 2026
The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Startle Technologies Limited is a private company, limited by shares and incorporated in England & Wales. The registered company number is 07960939 . The registered office is 6 Hillside Farm, Pepper Hill, Great Amwell, United Kingdom, SG12 9FX.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the provision of services and is recognised at the point of invoice. If the provision of services spans the financial year end, it is measured by reviewing the actual services performed against the total services to be provided and is only recognised if it can be estimated reliably.
2.3. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of 10 years.
2.4. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses. It is amortised to profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of 3 years and 10 years.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery 33% & 25% Straight Line
Fixtures and fittings 25% Straight Line
Office equipment 33% Straight Line
2.6. Financial Instruments
Debtors and creditors which are due within one year are recorded at transaction price, less any impairment. 
2.7. Foreign Currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
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2.8. Taxation
The taxation expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current or deferred tax for the year is recognised in profit or loss, except when they related to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the profit and loss account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
2.9. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2.10. Investments
All investments are carried at cost. They are not revalued unless there is an active market in which a
valuation can be reliably determined.
2.11. Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to the Statement of income and retained earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
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3. Average Number of Employees
2025 2024
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year 17 16
17 16
4. Intangible Assets
Goodwill Other Intangible Development costs Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 679,507 - 1,218,741 1,898,248
Additions - 22,545 112,800 135,345
As at 31 December 2025 679,507 22,545 1,331,541 2,033,593
Amortisation
As at 1 January 2025 566,257 - 931,820 1,498,077
Provided during the period 67,951 156 141,913 210,020
As at 31 December 2025 634,208 156 1,073,733 1,708,097
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 45,299 22,389 257,808 325,496
As at 1 January 2025 113,250 - 286,921 400,171
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5. Tangible Assets
Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Office equipment Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 1,034,482 10,211 39,534 1,084,227
Additions 173,001 1,376 6,691 181,068
Disposals (596,130 ) - (16,885 ) (613,015 )
As at 31 December 2025 611,353 11,587 29,340 652,280
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 826,767 2,336 28,057 857,160
Provided during the period 156,687 2,839 7,519 167,045
Disposals (596,130 ) - (16,752 ) (612,882 )
As at 31 December 2025 387,324 5,175 18,824 411,323
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 224,029 6,412 10,516 240,957
As at 1 January 2025 207,715 7,875 11,477 227,067
6. Investments
Unlisted
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 338,904
As at 31 December 2025 338,904
Provision
As at 1 January 2025 -
As at 31 December 2025 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 338,904
As at 1 January 2025 338,904
Startle International Inc
Financial statements have not been prepared for the year ended 2025 for Startle International Inc., a company incorporated in the United States of America. 
Based on the information available, the company reported a profit for the year of £9,719 and capital and reserves of £107,096.
...CONTINUED
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6. Investments - continued
Startle Technologies Limited
Financial statements have not yet been prepared for the second subsidiary, incorporated in Ireland.
Based on the information available, the company reported a loss for the year of £17,896 and capital and reserves of £189,917.
7. Debtors
2025 2024
as restated
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 328,537 344,715
Amounts owed by participating interests 357,690 314,199
Other debtors 323,027 399,844
1,009,254 1,058,758
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
as restated
£ £
Trade creditors 265,773 233,924
Bank loans and overdrafts 99,306 55,093
Amounts owed to group undertakings - 1,537
Other creditors 226,537 245,796
Taxation and social security 125,025 79,343
716,641 615,693
9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2025 2024
as restated
£ £
Bank loans 207,408 350,926
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10. Related Party Transactions
The amount due from the related party at the year end was £357,690 (2024 : £314,199).
The amount due to the related party at the year end was Nil (2024 : £1,537).
11. Prior year adjustment
 During the year, the company identified that it had not recognised an expense in respect of its share option scheme for the years ending 2018 to 2024.
In accordance with relevant accounting standards, a prior year adjustment has been made to recognise the share-based payment expense over the vesting period.
There is no impact on corporation tax.
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