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Exowatt is a next-generation renewable energy company that specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company develops a modular full-stack energy system that consists of a heat collector, a heat battery, and a heat engine. This innovative system is designed to deliver dispatchable power and heat, ensuring that energy is consistently available to meet the demands of energy-intensive operations, such as data centers. By focusing on modularity and efficiency, Exowatt aims to enhance the accessibility and reliability of renewable energy, facilitating a transition towards more sustainable energy practices in various industries.

Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.

Beekeeper is a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees. It facilitates real-time messaging and targeted streams, automating processes and reducing reliance on paper. The platform connects frontline workers with various operational systems and communication channels, providing resources such as schedules and paystubs to improve employee engagement and retention.

ClearScore is a financial technology company that offers credit scoring services and a marketplace. It provides access to financial data, including credit reports, credit scores, and open banking data, helping users monitor and improve their financial well-being and make informed decisions about debt and personal finances.

WeaveGrid is a technology company focused on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles (EV) with the power grid. By employing machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics, WeaveGrid's software addresses the challenges associated with EV-grid integration for utility companies. This innovative solution not only enhances the incorporation of renewable energy resources but also aims to reduce costs for utility customers. The company's efforts support the broader goals of decarbonization in the transportation and power sectors, enabling utilities to safely and economically adapt to the growing demand for electric vehicles.

CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.

A B2B platform connecting global companies for cost-effective chemical sourcing.

Molten Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2006. They focus on investing in deeptech, consumer tech, healthtech, SaaS, and enterprise software sectors, supporting visionary entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, dedicated to transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform designed to simplify the expense management process. Its innovative solution includes smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application that automatically matches receipts and tracks spending in real-time. Pleo's platform eliminates the need for traditional expense reports and streamlines bookkeeping tasks by integrating directly with accounting software, providing businesses with comprehensive visibility and control over their expenditures. By focusing on making employees feel valued at work, Pleo aims to enhance the overall experience of managing business spending.

Tech1M provides an AI-powered recruitment automation and skill assessment platform for businesses to attract, evaluate, and hire candidates efficiently. It functions as a talent matching platform that sources skilled tech professionals by integrating job boards, onboarding, talent networks, and recruiters into a unified workflow. The platform supports talent acquisition, management, and hiring processes, enabling companies to attract, assess, hire, and manage global talents across regions.

Founded in 2017, Recogni specializes in developing AI-based inference processing solutions. It offers high-performance, low-power processors for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, serving automotive industries in Germany and the US.

Keepit specializes in cloud-based data protection for businesses. It offers vendor-neutral solutions, focusing on Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Google, and Salesforce platforms. Headquartered in Copenhagen with global offices and data centers, Keepit serves thousands of companies worldwide.

Liberis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing cash advances and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2005 and formerly known as Merchant Cash Express Limited, the company rebranded in 2013. Liberis offers a finance platform designed to deliver tailored financial solutions directly to businesses and through partnerships. With a focus on embedded finance, the company aims to support business growth by offering revenue-based financing and alternative financial services. Liberis operates as a subsidiary of Rapid Financial Services, LLC, enhancing its ability to cater to the financial needs of its clients.

Click Therapeutics is a New York‑based company that develops and commercializes digital therapeutics that use cognitive and neurobehavioral techniques to treat a range of medical conditions. Its platform personalizes treatment through an adaptive data science engine, aiming to improve engagement and clinical outcomes. The company’s flagship smoking‑cessation program has been approved for nationwide use and is available through payers, providers, and employers. It is also conducting a phase III FDA‑registered trial for a prescription digital therapy for major depressive disorder. Other indications under development include schizophrenia, insomnia, acute coronary syndrome, migraine, overactive bladder, chronic low back pain, and obesity. Founded in 2012, Click Therapeutics focuses on delivering software as a medical treatment that can be used independently or alongside conventional therapies.

Moss is a technology-driven payment and credit card platform designed to help businesses optimize their financial management. The company offers corporate credit cards with dynamic limits that can be significantly higher than traditional options, accommodating even the highest spending needs. Moss provides both virtual and physical credit cards, allowing teams to spend easily and securely while maintaining control over costs through individual spending limits and real-time data tracking by card, merchant, or team. The Moss app enhances financial oversight by enabling users to digitize receipts, including cost center and VAT assignments. At the end of each month, all financial data and documents can be seamlessly exported to various accounting software, streamlining the reconciliation process for businesses.

Founded in 2018, MODIFI operates an online platform facilitating global trade financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. It offers liquidity, flexibility, and cash flow management tools to simplify cross-border B2B transactions, enabling businesses to optimize working capital and expand internationally.

UrbanVolt makes sustainability easy via our unique light-as-a-service model. They retrofit commercial premises with LED lighting for no upfront cost. Their unique light-as-a-service business model allows their clients to enjoy cash and energy savings from the moment of installation. They created this company and capex-free model because they believe businesses should not bear the financial risk of energy reduction projects. Their commitment to maintaining light fittings makes sustainability easy.