Q-Bot
Venture Round in 2023
Q-Bot Limited, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, UK, specializes in the manufacture of robotic tools designed to move beneath floors, applying insulation to floorboards. This innovative solution aims to improve building energy efficiency while minimizing disruption during installation. The company's robotics platform has broader applications across various industries, supported by a combination of government grants, private investments, and sales revenue. Notable backers include Climate-KIC, The Technology Strategy Board, and The Department for Energy and Climate Change.
One Silicon Chip Photonics
Seed Round in 2023
One Silicon Chip Photonics Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the design, development, and production of advanced navigation sensors for autonomous vehicles. The company focuses on creating Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) components, which are integrated on Silicon-On-Insulator substrates to produce high-performance sensors. One Silicon Chip Photonics is known for its innovative optical-integrated gyroscopes and 6-axis Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), which deliver superior performance in challenging environments. These sensors are significantly smaller, more power-efficient, and cost-effective compared to traditional fiber-optic gyroscope solutions, while also outpacing conventional low-cost MEMS-based IMUs in terms of reliability and environmental resilience. By offering advanced motion sensing technologies, One Silicon Chip Photonics aims to enhance the capabilities of the autonomous vehicle and drone markets.
Grakn Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Grakn Labs Limited is a company that specializes in knowledge engineering tools designed to transform datasets into structured bodies of knowledge. It develops Grakn Core, a knowledge graph engine that organizes complex data networks and facilitates querying through knowledge engineering. Additionally, the company offers Grakn KGMS, a knowledge graph management system tailored for enterprise needs, and Workbase, a visual platform that manages the entire development to production process. Founded in 2013 and based in London, United Kingdom, Grakn Labs was formerly known as Mindmaps Research Limited before rebranding in November 2016. The company also provides deployment services and support to enhance user experience with its products.
Snyk Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enhances application security. It focuses on identifying, rectifying, and monitoring known vulnerabilities across critical components of modern applications, including code, open-source libraries, containers, and infrastructure as code. Snyk's offerings, such as Snyk Code (static application security testing), container vulnerability management, and application security management, integrate seamlessly with developers' workflows, improving security posture, productivity, and collaboration. With over 1,200 global customers, including industry leaders like Google and Salesforce, Snyk is recognized for its developer-first approach and strategic partnerships.
ChAI Limited is a London-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence products and services for the commodities sector. It combines expertise from academics, commodity specialists, and AI technologists to develop advanced systems capable of analyzing vast amounts of information in real-time. By leveraging these systems, ChAI delivers unbiased and accurate insights and price predictions for various commodities, serving both corporate clients and financial institutions. The company's innovative approach positions it as a significant player in the intersection of technology and commodities trading.
Hadean is a venture-backed startup focused on transforming distributed, spatial, and scalable computing for the emerging web 3.0 and metaverse. The company has developed a cloud-distributed computing platform that enables petascale computing and allows developers to build, run, and scale real-time applications. Hadean's technology bridges physical and virtual worlds, providing a robust infrastructure that supports the creation of web 3.0 applications for both the metaverse and enterprise organizations. By enabling unprecedented scale and fidelity in digital environments, Hadean enhances the interaction between physical and virtual realms. Their diverse clientele includes prominent organizations such as CAE, Microsoft, Minecraft, the Francis Crick Institute, PixelMax, GamesCoin, and BAE Systems.
KETS Quantum Security
Venture Round in 2022
KETS Quantum Security Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in creating secure communication solutions leveraging quantum technologies. The company offers quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure data transmission and a low-power footprint chip designed to ensure future-proof, quantum-safe communications. Additionally, KETS provides quantum random number generation (QRNG), which serves as a cryptographic entropy source.
Aquant, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in service lifecycle optimization through its advanced platform, which utilizes machine learning to address equipment downtime and repeat service requests. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Aquant’s platform monitors equipment in real-time, aggregates signals, and predicts faults, thereby providing insights into the root causes of equipment failures. It also enhances operational efficiency by optimizing van stock, analyzing historical usage, and forecasting future demand. Aquant's solutions include automated insights, job prioritization, parts pickup optimization, and risk assessment, catering to industries such as life sciences, medical equipment, capital equipment, and food service. By transforming unstructured data into actionable insights, Aquant empowers companies to make informed, data-driven decisions that minimize unplanned downtime and improve service efficiency.
Blackrock Neurotech
Venture Round in 2021
Blackrock Neurotech is a company dedicated to developing advanced neurotechnology platforms designed to record bio-potentials from both the central and peripheral nervous systems for chronic and acute applications. The company's precision electrode technology is pivotal in numerous global innovations related to brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neural signal processing and stimulation. Blackrock Neurotech aims to assist individuals with disabilities, enabling them to walk, talk, see, hear, and feel by providing the clinical community with innovative tools and expertise to create novel implantable solutions that enhance human lives.
Docxpresso.com
Seed Round in 2016
Docxpresso is a software provider specializing in the creation of dynamic documents through a web server platform. Its software allows users to effortlessly generate various document formats, including PDF, Word, ODT, and RTF. By converting traditional office documents into web applications, Docxpresso streamlines the document generation process, making it efficient for clients to produce professional business reports and other generic documents.