onHand
Venture Round in 2024
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of engaging in volunteer work. By connecting individuals seeking assistance with those willing to help, the platform allows users to easily find and participate in local micro-volunteering opportunities. It facilitates access to verified volunteers and offers a streamlined approach to eco and social initiatives, making volunteering as straightforward as ordering food online. Through its innovative model, onHand aims to provide high-impact experiences for volunteers while supporting charities and local projects in need of assistance.
Optalitix
Venture Round in 2024
Optalitix is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud platform designed for insurers and banks to enhance their operational capabilities. Its flagship offering, Optalitix Models, allows clients to host various types of models, including spreadsheets and advanced analytics like Python and R. The platform features a no-code system that leverages both internal and external data, facilitating insights that drive decision-making processes. Additionally, Optalitix offers tools such as Optalitix Quote, which serves as a hosted underwriting workbench aimed at improving underwriting performance. The company's solutions extend to optimizing credit origination, enabling embedded insurance, and enhancing sales insights, ultimately supporting clients in acquiring and retaining customers while personalizing policy flows.
CyberOwl
Funding Round in 2023
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced network security software solutions. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and cyber threats. Its technology platform enhances visibility and compliance for systems across distributed remote maritime environments and critical national infrastructure. By utilizing a modular, distributed architecture designed for intermittent connectivity and remote management, CyberOwl enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively monitor asset behavior, quickly identify potential threats, and ensure compliance, thereby supporting the security of their operations.
Previsico
Venture Round in 2023
Previsico is a spin-out company from Loughborough University that specializes in real-time flood modeling and prediction. The company aims to be a leading global provider of innovative flood prediction solutions that protect lives and livelihoods. Its flagship product, FloodMap Live, delivers continuous street-level flood risk predictions and analytics, updated in real-time using various weather forecasts. This capability enables Previsico to accurately map both short- and long-term surface water flood events, allowing individuals and organizations to take proactive measures to mitigate potential flood impacts. By providing actionable flood warnings, Previsico helps reduce the financial losses and risks associated with flooding.
Kelda Showers
Series A in 2023
Kelda Showers is a manufacturer of innovative showering solutions that utilize Air-Powered™ technology to significantly reduce water consumption by 55%. The company specializes in creating water-in-air shower products designed for a diverse range of sectors, including gyms, hotels, accommodation providers, healthcare facilities, and the maritime industry. By focusing on sustainability, Kelda Showers helps its clients lower carbon emissions through the use of less water and energy, contributing to environmentally responsible practices in various commercial settings.
myGwork
Venture Round in 2023
myGwork is a business community dedicated to promoting workplace equality for LGBT+ professionals and graduates. It serves as a global networking hub, offering a job board where members can connect with inclusive employers, find job opportunities, and access mentorship and professional events. The organization aims to empower the LGBT+ community by providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. In addition to its core offerings, myGwork provides training to corporate partners on best inclusion practices and organizes events, including an annual job fair, to further support its members. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the LGBT+ community, including awards for its founders and recognition as a leading startup in the field.
Huq Industries
Series A in 2023
Huq Industries is an independent research company focused on places and population mobility. It operates a market intelligence data platform designed to provide insights into consumer behavior and analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including over 70 local councils, leading management consultancies, retailers, commercial real estate firms, and asset managers. Huq Industries offers tailor-made research products that integrate smoothly into the workflows of its clients, enhancing their existing systems and measuring offline behavior across various activities. By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative mobility research methods, Huq enables businesses to gain valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimizing their analytical resources.
DrDoctor is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing a cloud-based patient management platform. This platform enhances patient engagement by allowing users to access their bookings, care plans, test results, and essential hospital information. It also facilitates the management of healthcare appointments through mobile or text, empowering patients to take an active role in their care. By automating and virtualizing various healthcare processes, DrDoctor enables healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while transforming communication between hospitals and patients. The company's innovative approach aims to create a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare experience.
onHand is an on-demand volunteering platform designed to simplify the process of engaging in volunteer work. By connecting individuals seeking assistance with those willing to help, the platform allows users to easily find and participate in local micro-volunteering opportunities. It facilitates access to verified volunteers and offers a streamlined approach to eco and social initiatives, making volunteering as straightforward as ordering food online. Through its innovative model, onHand aims to provide high-impact experiences for volunteers while supporting charities and local projects in need of assistance.
Angoka is an IoT security company based in Belfast, with additional offices in London and The Hague, specializing in the protection of machine-to-machine communications for smart cities and mobility solutions. The firm focuses on safeguarding device identities and ensuring the integrity of critical communications and data provenance in an increasingly insecure IoT landscape. By managing cybersecurity risks associated with connected and autonomous vehicles, Industry 4.0, and various IoT devices, Angoka enables clients to transmit and process information securely, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of cyber-attacks on their systems and infrastructures. The company has gained recognition for its technology through participation in prestigious programs such as Zenzic’s CAM Scale-Up Programme and the NCSC’s Cyber Accelerator, and it has received funding for multiple R&D projects aimed at securing quantum communications and drone technology.
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced network security software solutions. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and cyber threats. Its technology platform enhances visibility and compliance for systems across distributed remote maritime environments and critical national infrastructure. By utilizing a modular, distributed architecture designed for intermittent connectivity and remote management, CyberOwl enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively monitor asset behavior, quickly identify potential threats, and ensure compliance, thereby supporting the security of their operations.
Hypetex
Seed Round in 2022
Hypetex is a manufacturer of colored carbon fiber, specializing in the development of advanced engineered materials that combine visual aesthetics with high-performance characteristics. The company employs sustainable coloring technologies and natural materials, such as flax, to enhance thermal conductivity and minimize heat absorption while preserving the essential technical and mechanical properties of its products. By offering a sustainable solution with improved fiber performance and a variety of color options, Hypetex enables organizations to incorporate environmentally friendly materials into their designs without compromising on quality or functionality.
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability system for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative platform leverages blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence processes in raw material sourcing. By tracking materials, emissions, and compliance throughout the supply chain, Circulor enables its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, supporting their sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives.
Spoke London
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Spoke London is a privately held company specializing in men's clothing, focusing on providing better fitting and stylish apparel sold exclusively online. The company designs a range of products, including trousers, shorts, and t-shirts, and utilizes an e-commerce model to reach its customers. Spoke London offers flexible sizing and fit options, allowing customers to select from multiple measurements to ensure a more personalized fit compared to traditional retail offerings. The platform also provides custom finish options, enhancing the shopping experience and catering to individual preferences.
Amicable
Seed Round in 2022
Amicable is a technology-driven company focused on supporting couples through the divorce process. It offers a fixed-fee legal advice service, along with an online platform and mobile app for divorce and separation. The platform aims to help couples achieve fairer outcomes, faster, and at a lower cost than traditional legal routes. Amicable's mission is to improve the divorce experience for families, reducing the emotional and financial strain, and minimizing the involvement of the legal profession.
Monterosa Productions
Venture Round in 2022
Monterosa Productions Ltd is a leading company in audience interaction technology, specializing in cloud-based solutions that enhance viewer engagement across television shows, sports, and events. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Liverpool and Minsk, the company offers a range of interactive products, including its LViS platform tailored for television, brands, and sports. These platforms facilitate real-time audience participation through mobile and web applications, integrating features such as voting, gaming, and chatbots. Monterosa collaborates with prominent media organizations and brands, including the BBC, ITV, and CBS, to create immersive experiences for popular shows like Love Island and The Voice. The company supports both in-house developers and third-party agencies in crafting interactive solutions, ensuring reliable and innovative audience engagement while monetizing viewer attention through commerce and first-party data.
CyberOwl
Venture Round in 2022
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced network security software solutions. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and cyber threats. Its technology platform enhances visibility and compliance for systems across distributed remote maritime environments and critical national infrastructure. By utilizing a modular, distributed architecture designed for intermittent connectivity and remote management, CyberOwl enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively monitor asset behavior, quickly identify potential threats, and ensure compliance, thereby supporting the security of their operations.
Smartia Ltd is a company that designs and develops scalable artificial intelligence solutions aimed at transforming industrial data into actionable insights. Its flagship product, MAIO, serves as an industrial intelligence platform that integrates edge computing, big data technology, and AI-driven applications, providing a comprehensive digital solution tailored for the manufacturing and engineering sectors. In addition to its platform, Smartia offers AI and machine learning application development services customized to meet specific client needs. Founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Smartia is dedicated to helping industrial companies enhance their operations through innovative technology.
myGwork is a business community dedicated to promoting workplace equality for LGBT+ professionals and graduates. It serves as a global networking hub, offering a job board where members can connect with inclusive employers, find job opportunities, and access mentorship and professional events. The organization aims to empower the LGBT+ community by providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. In addition to its core offerings, myGwork provides training to corporate partners on best inclusion practices and organizes events, including an annual job fair, to further support its members. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the LGBT+ community, including awards for its founders and recognition as a leading startup in the field.
Clustermarket
Seed Round in 2021
Clustermarket LTD. is an innovative online platform based in London that facilitates resource sharing for the life sciences sector. Established in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive solution for scientists to list, discover, and book essential equipment, software, lab space, and expertise within their institutions or clusters. Clustermarket serves a diverse clientele, including small startups, spin-outs, and established universities, aiming to streamline the management of research and democratize access to costly laboratory resources. Its award-winning lab management software and marketplace enable life scientists and biotechnologists to efficiently connect with service providers, allowing them to reserve laboratory tools and services at competitive rates. By bringing laboratory management into the digital age, Clustermarket enhances collaboration and accelerates the path from innovative ideas to market-ready solutions.
MediSieve
Venture Round in 2021
MediSieve Ltd. is a London-based medical device company specializing in Magnetic Blood Filtration (MBF) technology aimed at treating blood-borne diseases. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a system that utilizes a magnetic filter to physically remove infected blood cells from a patient's bloodstream. The process involves circulating blood through an external loop where targeted magnetic particles are infused, binding to disease-relevant targets. This filtered blood then passes through a magnetic filter that captures the particles and bound targets, allowing the unaffected blood to return to the patient without the particles entering their body. MediSieve's innovative approach is applicable to various conditions, including malaria, leukaemia, sepsis, and other blood-borne diseases, enhancing the efficacy and safety of existing therapies. The company operates out of the Imperial Incubator in White City, London, where it conducts product development and validation in its dedicated laboratory facilities.
Mogrify is a biotechnology company that has created a proprietary suite of platform technologies aimed at advancing cellular reprogramming and maintaining cell identity. Developed over 12 years through an international research collaboration, its platforms, MOGRIFY and epiMOGRIFY, leverage big data, next-generation sequencing, and gene regulatory networks to predict the necessary transcription and growth factors for generating any desired human cell type from various sources. Mogrify's technology can enhance existing stem-cell programming methods or facilitate direct transdifferentiation between mature cell types, thereby generating functional cells for therapeutic applications. The company focuses on developing innovative in vivo reprogramming therapies targeted at conditions in ophthalmology, otology, metabolic diseases, and other degenerative disorders. Positioned to tap into a regenerative medicine market projected to reach $150 billion by 2028, Mogrify pursues commercialization through therapy development, co-development partnerships, and the application of its platforms in diverse therapeutic and non-therapeutic areas.
Osprey Flight Solutions
Venture Round in 2021
Osprey Flight Solutions is a specialized provider of aviation risk management services, focused on enhancing flight security. The company develops a platform that integrates human expertise with advanced technology to deliver comprehensive support for operators in assessing and mitigating potential threats to their crew, passengers, and aircraft. Utilizing a data-driven methodology, Osprey combines extensive open-source data with analytical tools, empowering clients to make informed decisions regarding evolving risks in real time. Through its innovative approach, Osprey aims to elevate the standards of aviation security and ensure safer flight operations.
CyberHive
Seed Round in 2021
CyberHive is a cybersecurity company that has developed a patented platform called Trusted Cloud, in collaboration with the University of Oxford. This innovative technology employs a unique method known as ‘hardware-backed distributed whitelisting’ to effectively block cyber-attacks and rapidly identify breaches, often within seconds. This capability allows it to outperform competing technologies, which may take weeks or months to detect similar issues. Additionally, CyberHive offers a product called ‘Gatekeeper for Office 365,’ designed to secure Microsoft Office 365 environments in accordance with National Cyber Security Centre standards, thereby safeguarding remote workers from potential threats. Overall, CyberHive focuses on advancing data protection through its specialized cybersecurity solutions.
myGwork
Venture Round in 2020
myGwork is a business community dedicated to promoting workplace equality for LGBT+ professionals and graduates. It serves as a global networking hub, offering a job board where members can connect with inclusive employers, find job opportunities, and access mentorship and professional events. The organization aims to empower the LGBT+ community by providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. In addition to its core offerings, myGwork provides training to corporate partners on best inclusion practices and organizes events, including an annual job fair, to further support its members. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the LGBT+ community, including awards for its founders and recognition as a leading startup in the field.
DefiniGEN
Venture Round in 2020
DefiniGEN Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of human cell products for the life science and drug discovery sectors. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes its proprietary OptiDIFF stem cell production platform to create high-functionality cell types, including human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for predictive toxicology and drug discovery. DefiniGEN's offerings encompass a range of disease models, such as those for diabetes, hepatitis, and hypercholesterolemia, facilitating research and development in these areas. The company also provides custom services, including gene-editing custom cell line development and contract services for diabetes compound profiling. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell production, DefiniGEN aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of new treatments, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical clients in their research efforts.
Revolo Biotherapeutics
Series B in 2020
Revolo Biotherapeutics is a company focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and allergic diseases. Founded in 2011, originally known as Immune Regulation, the company aims to achieve superior long-term disease remission through less frequent chronic dosing without suppressing the immune system. Its anti-inflammatory peptides are designed to treat immuno-inflammatory diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases, offering patients improved treatment options and quicker recovery.
DrDoctor is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing a cloud-based patient management platform. This platform enhances patient engagement by allowing users to access their bookings, care plans, test results, and essential hospital information. It also facilitates the management of healthcare appointments through mobile or text, empowering patients to take an active role in their care. By automating and virtualizing various healthcare processes, DrDoctor enables healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while transforming communication between hospitals and patients. The company's innovative approach aims to create a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare experience.
Flusso Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacturing of sensor solutions tailored to various industries. The company produces mass flow and air velocity sensors, leveraging proprietary technology to meet specific application needs.
CyberOwl
Venture Round in 2020
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced network security software solutions. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and cyber threats. Its technology platform enhances visibility and compliance for systems across distributed remote maritime environments and critical national infrastructure. By utilizing a modular, distributed architecture designed for intermittent connectivity and remote management, CyberOwl enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively monitor asset behavior, quickly identify potential threats, and ensure compliance, thereby supporting the security of their operations.
MWS Technology
Venture Round in 2020
MWS Technology, formerly known as MyWorkSearch Limited, is a UK-based company established in 2009 and headquartered in London. It specializes in developing technology platforms for vocational training and employability. The company's primary product, Aptem, offers a comprehensive delivery platform for apprenticeships, study programs, and employability solutions. This includes features such as employee engagement functionality, employer engagement CRM, recruitment management, e-learning deliveries, virtual classrooms, mobile applications, and learning progress tracking. Additionally, MWS Technology develops the MyWorkSearch platform, which focuses on employability and outplacement programs, including case management and job-seeking portals. The company's mission is to create technology that helps individuals find fulfilling jobs and acquire the skills needed for career advancement.
proSapient
Series A in 2020
proSapient is a primary research platform established in 2017 and headquartered in London, England. It assists consultants and investors in gathering vital data to inform their decision-making processes. The company has created an AI-powered search platform that streamlines the sourcing of information, automates call bookings, and enhances collaboration among users. By providing a comprehensive solution for primary research, proSapient enables clients to efficiently manage diligence projects while adhering to legal and ethical standards, ultimately reducing research costs and transforming insights into actionable findings.
proSapient
Seed Round in 2019
proSapient is a primary research platform established in 2017 and headquartered in London, England. It assists consultants and investors in gathering vital data to inform their decision-making processes. The company has created an AI-powered search platform that streamlines the sourcing of information, automates call bookings, and enhances collaboration among users. By providing a comprehensive solution for primary research, proSapient enables clients to efficiently manage diligence projects while adhering to legal and ethical standards, ultimately reducing research costs and transforming insights into actionable findings.
Captini, Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in social WiFi analytics software designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2013, Captini transforms guest WiFi networks into automated marketing services that provide valuable insights into customer behavior. The platform enables businesses to capture WiFi CRM data, perform detailed analytics, and automate targeted communications to keep customers returning. Key features include venue support, branded landing pages, and real-time notifications for staff when important customers arrive. Additionally, Captini offers a unique TripAdvisor-enabled service that facilitates effortless review collection, allowing businesses to enhance their online reputation while streamlining marketing efforts. The company's products are distributed through technology resellers, contributing to its reach in the market.
Spoke London
Series B in 2019
Spoke London is a privately held company specializing in men's clothing, focusing on providing better fitting and stylish apparel sold exclusively online. The company designs a range of products, including trousers, shorts, and t-shirts, and utilizes an e-commerce model to reach its customers. Spoke London offers flexible sizing and fit options, allowing customers to select from multiple measurements to ensure a more personalized fit compared to traditional retail offerings. The platform also provides custom finish options, enhancing the shopping experience and catering to individual preferences.
Mogrify is a biotechnology company that has created a proprietary suite of platform technologies aimed at advancing cellular reprogramming and maintaining cell identity. Developed over 12 years through an international research collaboration, its platforms, MOGRIFY and epiMOGRIFY, leverage big data, next-generation sequencing, and gene regulatory networks to predict the necessary transcription and growth factors for generating any desired human cell type from various sources. Mogrify's technology can enhance existing stem-cell programming methods or facilitate direct transdifferentiation between mature cell types, thereby generating functional cells for therapeutic applications. The company focuses on developing innovative in vivo reprogramming therapies targeted at conditions in ophthalmology, otology, metabolic diseases, and other degenerative disorders. Positioned to tap into a regenerative medicine market projected to reach $150 billion by 2028, Mogrify pursues commercialization through therapy development, co-development partnerships, and the application of its platforms in diverse therapeutic and non-therapeutic areas.
Spirable, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, operates a SaaS platform that empowers brands to create personalized video content. The platform merges creative assets like product images and video clips with customer, social, and environmental data to generate tailored videos for individual customers. It serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, CPG, travel, sports betting, and telecommunications, as well as agencies. Spirable's contextual video platform enables brands to deliver smart, reactive, and relevant video content at scale, transforming the way they approach storytelling.
CyberOwl
Venture Round in 2019
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced network security software solutions. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and cyber threats. Its technology platform enhances visibility and compliance for systems across distributed remote maritime environments and critical national infrastructure. By utilizing a modular, distributed architecture designed for intermittent connectivity and remote management, CyberOwl enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively monitor asset behavior, quickly identify potential threats, and ensure compliance, thereby supporting the security of their operations.
Sphere Fluidics
Venture Round in 2019
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a life sciences company focused on developing innovative technologies for single-cell analysis and characterization. The company offers unique products and collaborative research and development services that aid in the discovery of new cell strains and molecules. Its cell analysis systems facilitate the screening and isolation of rare and valuable biological variants, catering to various applications in research, therapeutic development, bioproduction, and diagnostics. By streamlining these processes, Sphere Fluidics enables clients to reduce costs and time, thereby accelerating advancements in biological and biopharmaceutical discovery.
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and advanced data anonymization solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Privitar's product suite includes Privitar Publisher, which allows organizations to securely manage and audit data access, and Privitar Lens, which facilitates the creation of privacy-preserving APIs for reporting and analytics. Additionally, its SecureLink system focuses on data de-identification, while the Privitar Data Privacy Platform enhances data utilization while safeguarding sensitive information. The company's technologies enable clients to analyze potentially sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, and HIPAA, thereby fostering data-driven innovation and maintaining customer privacy across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing.
Feebris
Seed Round in 2019
Feebris Ltd is a UK-based company, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Saffron Walden, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for the detection of respiratory conditions. The company creates a mobile software platform that integrates with various point-of-care devices, such as digital stethoscopes and wearables. This technology is designed for community-based diagnosis and monitoring, allowing non-clinical users to identify early signs of deterioration in patients, thereby preventing complications and reducing the need for hospitalization. Feebris' team comprises experts in biomedical engineering, machine learning, global health, and business, all dedicated to transforming healthcare into a more equitable, personalized, and patient-driven system.
Huq Industries
Seed Round in 2019
Huq Industries is an independent research company focused on places and population mobility. It operates a market intelligence data platform designed to provide insights into consumer behavior and analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including over 70 local councils, leading management consultancies, retailers, commercial real estate firms, and asset managers. Huq Industries offers tailor-made research products that integrate smoothly into the workflows of its clients, enhancing their existing systems and measuring offline behavior across various activities. By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative mobility research methods, Huq enables businesses to gain valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimizing their analytical resources.
Mogrify
Seed Round in 2019
Mogrify is a biotechnology company that has created a proprietary suite of platform technologies aimed at advancing cellular reprogramming and maintaining cell identity. Developed over 12 years through an international research collaboration, its platforms, MOGRIFY and epiMOGRIFY, leverage big data, next-generation sequencing, and gene regulatory networks to predict the necessary transcription and growth factors for generating any desired human cell type from various sources. Mogrify's technology can enhance existing stem-cell programming methods or facilitate direct transdifferentiation between mature cell types, thereby generating functional cells for therapeutic applications. The company focuses on developing innovative in vivo reprogramming therapies targeted at conditions in ophthalmology, otology, metabolic diseases, and other degenerative disorders. Positioned to tap into a regenerative medicine market projected to reach $150 billion by 2028, Mogrify pursues commercialization through therapy development, co-development partnerships, and the application of its platforms in diverse therapeutic and non-therapeutic areas.
Adzact
Venture Round in 2019
Adzact is a digital advertising platform that specializes in transforming both structured and unstructured open-source data into actionable business insights. The company develops a predictive marketing platform that leverages unique datasets and advanced machine learning technologies to create highly accurate advertising audiences. This innovative approach allows businesses to gain a comprehensive understanding of their total addressable market while enhancing their marketing efforts. By utilizing Adzact's technology, customers can achieve improved lead quality and higher sales conversion rates through personalized marketing techniques driven by data intelligence and customer behavior analytics.
Trackonomics
Venture Round in 2019
Trackonomics is a technology company that specializes in providing publishers with tools to enhance their affiliate marketing efforts. The company's platform aggregates and automates data from over 85 affiliate networks and advertising platforms, allowing publishers to efficiently create, analyze, and optimize affiliate content at scale. By consolidating information and ensuring that monetized affiliate links are active and accurate, Trackonomics empowers leading publishers to diversify their revenue streams effectively. Through its innovative approach, the company supports publishers in capitalizing on their affiliate links, streamlining the management of affiliate marketing initiatives.
Insignia Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Insignia Technologies Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in the development of smart pigments and inks that employ sensing technologies primarily for the food packaging industry. Founded in 2008, the company creates innovative products that change color in response to various environmental factors, such as gases and UV light. Its offerings include food freshness indicators and CO2 indicator pigments, which signal when food items are past their optimal consumption period by undergoing a noticeable color change. Additionally, Insignia provides color-changing labels and specialized pigments designed for plastic packaging, enabling manufacturers and retailers to identify damaged products before they reach consumers. The company is also expanding its product line to include indicators for UV light, oxygen, volatiles, and humidity, aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing consumer awareness regarding product freshness.
Deliciously Ella
Venture Round in 2018
Deliciously Ella is a plant-based food and wellness platform that originated from a personal blog dedicated to promoting healthier living through the enjoyment of vegetables. The company has expanded its offerings to include an app, a deli, a collection of recipe books, a series of podcasts, and a range of plant-based food products. With a focus on creating delicious meals using natural ingredients, Deliciously Ella provides resources and tools to help consumers adopt healthier eating habits in their daily lives. The brand has cultivated a vibrant social media community, which plays a central role in its mission to make healthy eating accessible and appealing.
Revolo Biotherapeutics
Series A in 2018
Revolo Biotherapeutics is a company focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and allergic diseases. Founded in 2011, originally known as Immune Regulation, the company aims to achieve superior long-term disease remission through less frequent chronic dosing without suppressing the immune system. Its anti-inflammatory peptides are designed to treat immuno-inflammatory diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases, offering patients improved treatment options and quicker recovery.
Cloudhouse Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Cloudhouse Technologies is an infrastructure software vendor that specializes in enabling existing client/server applications to operate on modern operating systems and cloud environments. The company offers solutions that allow IT departments to regain control over application deployment and management while ensuring a secure and enhanced user experience. Its technology addresses application conflicts that may arise during operating system upgrades or desktop transformations, providing a secure and managed environment for application delivery. Cloudhouse’s product suite is designed to complement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Remote Desktop solutions or to resolve specific application deployment challenges. The platform requires a single packaging of applications in containers that manage runtime and isolation, simplifying the migration process and reducing the time spent on compatibility issues. This approach not only protects investments in existing software but also decreases costs and improves performance, allowing organizations the flexibility to utilize modern deployment platforms and data storage options.
DefiniGEN
Venture Round in 2018
DefiniGEN Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of human cell products for the life science and drug discovery sectors. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes its proprietary OptiDIFF stem cell production platform to create high-functionality cell types, including human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for predictive toxicology and drug discovery. DefiniGEN's offerings encompass a range of disease models, such as those for diabetes, hepatitis, and hypercholesterolemia, facilitating research and development in these areas. The company also provides custom services, including gene-editing custom cell line development and contract services for diabetes compound profiling. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell production, DefiniGEN aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of new treatments, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical clients in their research efforts.
Backpain Help
Venture Round in 2018
Backpain Help specializes in providing high-quality products designed to support the neck and back, alleviate pain, and improve posture. The company offers a range of innovative and award-winning products, including posture and neck braces, back support, neck support collars, and insoles for overpronation. These products are intended to help individuals manage various conditions such as sciatica, back pain, disc pain, and injuries to the knees and ankles. Headquartered in Altrincham, Cheshire, with additional offices in the USA and Hong Kong, Backpain Help's offerings are utilized in over 50 countries worldwide, reflecting its commitment to helping individuals lead full, pain-free lives.
Kelda Technology
Venture Round in 2018
Kelda Technology Limited is a British clean tech company based in Southampton, specializing in innovative water-in-air shower systems. Founded in 2012, the company has developed patented technology that significantly reduces water usage and heating costs by creating a comfortable spray from water droplets, utilizing advanced automotive and aerospace engineering principles. This system is designed for various sectors, including gyms, leisure facilities, healthcare, and education, where water efficiency is essential. Kelda Technology’s products feature both digital and mechanical timed flows, thermostatic mixer valves, and infrared systems, making them suitable for new constructions. The company has established partnerships with major gym operators across the UK, Europe, and Latin America and has successfully completed in-market validation and commercial trials. Kelda Technology has earned recognition as one of the top cleantech companies globally and has received accolades for its innovative approach to water conservation.
BillSaveUK
Venture Round in 2018
BillSaveUK is a UK-based company that specializes in energy-saving solutions for homeowners and house builders. The firm provides a range of installation services focused on enhancing home comfort while reducing utility expenses. Its offerings include grant checks for home insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, scaffolding services, and various electrical installation services. By enabling clients to implement energy-efficient measures, BillSaveUK helps them achieve lower energy bills and improved living conditions.
Osprey Flight Solutions
Venture Round in 2018
Osprey Flight Solutions is a specialized provider of aviation risk management services, focused on enhancing flight security. The company develops a platform that integrates human expertise with advanced technology to deliver comprehensive support for operators in assessing and mitigating potential threats to their crew, passengers, and aircraft. Utilizing a data-driven methodology, Osprey combines extensive open-source data with analytical tools, empowering clients to make informed decisions regarding evolving risks in real time. Through its innovative approach, Osprey aims to elevate the standards of aviation security and ensure safer flight operations.
Peptinnovate
Venture Round in 2018
Peptinnovate Ltd is a drug development company focused on researching and developing immune-regulating therapies for conditions such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Stevenage, United Kingdom, the company utilizes innovative biotechnology inspired by the mechanisms employed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis to evade the host's immune system and modulate inflammatory responses. Peptinnovate aims to advance treatment options for various immuno-inflammatory diseases through its targeted therapeutic approaches.
lasula
Venture Round in 2018
Lasula is a UK-based online retailer specializing in women's clothing and accessories. Founded in 2013, the company offers a diverse range of apparel, including dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, and swimwear, as well as plus-size options and collaborations with personalities like Holly Hagan. Additionally, Lasula provides footwear such as boots, sandals, and heels, along with various accessories including jewelry, bags, and hats. The company focuses on delivering the latest fashion trends inspired by celebrity styles and runway designs, allowing customers to shop for on-trend clothing conveniently online.
MediSieve
Series A in 2018
MediSieve Ltd. is a London-based medical device company specializing in Magnetic Blood Filtration (MBF) technology aimed at treating blood-borne diseases. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a system that utilizes a magnetic filter to physically remove infected blood cells from a patient's bloodstream. The process involves circulating blood through an external loop where targeted magnetic particles are infused, binding to disease-relevant targets. This filtered blood then passes through a magnetic filter that captures the particles and bound targets, allowing the unaffected blood to return to the patient without the particles entering their body. MediSieve's innovative approach is applicable to various conditions, including malaria, leukaemia, sepsis, and other blood-borne diseases, enhancing the efficacy and safety of existing therapies. The company operates out of the Imperial Incubator in White City, London, where it conducts product development and validation in its dedicated laboratory facilities.
Membr
Venture Round in 2018
Membr is a company that has developed a cloud-based fitness platform aimed at enhancing the connection between fitness professionals and their members. Its comprehensive gym management system simplifies various processes, such as membership registration and class bookings, while also providing user access to passes. The platform automates marketing communications and offers tools for exercise programming, thereby enabling fitness professionals to engage more effectively with their members. By focusing on motivation and education, Membr seeks to inspire individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and improve their overall fitness experience.
Kelda Technology
Venture Round in 2018
Kelda Technology Limited is a British clean tech company based in Southampton, specializing in innovative water-in-air shower systems. Founded in 2012, the company has developed patented technology that significantly reduces water usage and heating costs by creating a comfortable spray from water droplets, utilizing advanced automotive and aerospace engineering principles. This system is designed for various sectors, including gyms, leisure facilities, healthcare, and education, where water efficiency is essential. Kelda Technology’s products feature both digital and mechanical timed flows, thermostatic mixer valves, and infrared systems, making them suitable for new constructions. The company has established partnerships with major gym operators across the UK, Europe, and Latin America and has successfully completed in-market validation and commercial trials. Kelda Technology has earned recognition as one of the top cleantech companies globally and has received accolades for its innovative approach to water conservation.
Spoke London
Venture Round in 2018
Spoke London is a privately held company specializing in men's clothing, focusing on providing better fitting and stylish apparel sold exclusively online. The company designs a range of products, including trousers, shorts, and t-shirts, and utilizes an e-commerce model to reach its customers. Spoke London offers flexible sizing and fit options, allowing customers to select from multiple measurements to ensure a more personalized fit compared to traditional retail offerings. The platform also provides custom finish options, enhancing the shopping experience and catering to individual preferences.
Luna Mae London
Venture Round in 2018
Luna Mae London Limited is a luxury lingerie and loungewear manufacturer based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The company specializes in bespoke, bridal, and ready-to-wear lingerie, offering a range of products including bras, knickers, suspenders, and kimonos. Luna Mae London is distinguished by its appointment-only bespoke fittings and services, ensuring a tailored experience for its clients. The lingerie is crafted from high-quality materials such as Chantilly lace, Italian macramé embroideries, and French satin silks, emphasizing both craftsmanship and the female form. In addition to its core offerings, the company also provides accessories like eye masks and chokers, and sells its products through its website.
AYR Ltd. is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in electronic vaping solutions. Founded in 2014, AYR offers a range of products designed to provide an alternative to traditional smoking. Its offerings include a Starter Kit, which comprises a vaporizer, a spare smart tip, a case, a classic tobacco capsule, and a USB-C charging cable. Additionally, AYR provides various flavor capsules and replacement tips, aiming to deliver a convenient and aesthetically pleasing vaping experience. The company positions its products as an intelligent and effortless choice for smokers seeking an alternative.
TickX Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that operates a search engine and comparison application for event tickets. It provides users with a platform to discover and compare a wide range of events, including concerts, festivals, sports, and theater performances. The application aggregates ticket prices from over one hundred ticket sites across four countries, ensuring users can find the best deals without hidden fees. TickX also enhances the user experience by allowing individuals to sync their Spotify and Apple Music accounts, enabling personalized event recommendations based on their interests. With a focus on simplifying the ticket buying process, TickX aims to help users find and enjoy unforgettable experiences.
FluteOffice
Venture Round in 2018
The products respond to the need for flexibility among fast-growing businesses, allowing them the freedom to change or add to their furniture as the business evolves, knowing that all the material in the products will be reused and absolutely nothing sent to landfill. Fluteoffice.com products are lightweight yet incredibly strong, so they can be used by staff working from home or from remote locations as well as in a permanent office. The Flute PRO desk can be used as a dry-wipe board for notes and to-do lists, thus saving on paper. It is also easy to change the colour or finish of the desk top or to add design elements that further extend its functionality.
Cloudhouse Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Cloudhouse Technologies is an infrastructure software vendor that specializes in enabling existing client/server applications to operate on modern operating systems and cloud environments. The company offers solutions that allow IT departments to regain control over application deployment and management while ensuring a secure and enhanced user experience. Its technology addresses application conflicts that may arise during operating system upgrades or desktop transformations, providing a secure and managed environment for application delivery. Cloudhouse’s product suite is designed to complement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Remote Desktop solutions or to resolve specific application deployment challenges. The platform requires a single packaging of applications in containers that manage runtime and isolation, simplifying the migration process and reducing the time spent on compatibility issues. This approach not only protects investments in existing software but also decreases costs and improves performance, allowing organizations the flexibility to utilize modern deployment platforms and data storage options.
Peptinnovate
Venture Round in 2018
Peptinnovate Ltd is a drug development company focused on researching and developing immune-regulating therapies for conditions such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Stevenage, United Kingdom, the company utilizes innovative biotechnology inspired by the mechanisms employed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis to evade the host's immune system and modulate inflammatory responses. Peptinnovate aims to advance treatment options for various immuno-inflammatory diseases through its targeted therapeutic approaches.
Spirable
Seed Round in 2018
Spirable, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, operates a SaaS platform that empowers brands to create personalized video content. The platform merges creative assets like product images and video clips with customer, social, and environmental data to generate tailored videos for individual customers. It serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, CPG, travel, sports betting, and telecommunications, as well as agencies. Spirable's contextual video platform enables brands to deliver smart, reactive, and relevant video content at scale, transforming the way they approach storytelling.
Backpain Help
Venture Round in 2018
Backpain Help specializes in providing high-quality products designed to support the neck and back, alleviate pain, and improve posture. The company offers a range of innovative and award-winning products, including posture and neck braces, back support, neck support collars, and insoles for overpronation. These products are intended to help individuals manage various conditions such as sciatica, back pain, disc pain, and injuries to the knees and ankles. Headquartered in Altrincham, Cheshire, with additional offices in the USA and Hong Kong, Backpain Help's offerings are utilized in over 50 countries worldwide, reflecting its commitment to helping individuals lead full, pain-free lives.
FluteOffice
Venture Round in 2018
The products respond to the need for flexibility among fast-growing businesses, allowing them the freedom to change or add to their furniture as the business evolves, knowing that all the material in the products will be reused and absolutely nothing sent to landfill. Fluteoffice.com products are lightweight yet incredibly strong, so they can be used by staff working from home or from remote locations as well as in a permanent office. The Flute PRO desk can be used as a dry-wipe board for notes and to-do lists, thus saving on paper. It is also easy to change the colour or finish of the desk top or to add design elements that further extend its functionality.
Blackbullion
Seed Round in 2018
Blackbullion Limited is a digital education company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing financial literacy among students. Established in 2011, the company operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, partnering with universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to provide a comprehensive financial wellbeing platform. This platform simplifies the process of discovering, applying for, and managing student funding while offering educational resources such as money management boot camps. Through its initiatives, Blackbullion aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions, ultimately improving their financial outcomes and wellbeing.
Osprey Flight Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
Osprey Flight Solutions is a specialized provider of aviation risk management services, focused on enhancing flight security. The company develops a platform that integrates human expertise with advanced technology to deliver comprehensive support for operators in assessing and mitigating potential threats to their crew, passengers, and aircraft. Utilizing a data-driven methodology, Osprey combines extensive open-source data with analytical tools, empowering clients to make informed decisions regarding evolving risks in real time. Through its innovative approach, Osprey aims to elevate the standards of aviation security and ensure safer flight operations.
Smartgate Solutions
Venture Round in 2017
Smartgate Solutions is a UK-based solutions provider working within regulated industries in the UK and internationally. It provides a range of quality and compliance systems for the health and social care, security, and transport sectors. Smartgate has developed its cloud-based Radar Healthcare Quality & Compliance System to help regulated industries manage and meet both their operational and regulatory requirements, offering a truly smart and effective tool to underpin operations and processes and affording the necessary visibility against performance and compliance.
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and advanced data anonymization solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Privitar's product suite includes Privitar Publisher, which allows organizations to securely manage and audit data access, and Privitar Lens, which facilitates the creation of privacy-preserving APIs for reporting and analytics. Additionally, its SecureLink system focuses on data de-identification, while the Privitar Data Privacy Platform enhances data utilization while safeguarding sensitive information. The company's technologies enable clients to analyze potentially sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, and HIPAA, thereby fostering data-driven innovation and maintaining customer privacy across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing.
Kelda Technology
Angel Round in 2017
Kelda Technology Limited is a British clean tech company based in Southampton, specializing in innovative water-in-air shower systems. Founded in 2012, the company has developed patented technology that significantly reduces water usage and heating costs by creating a comfortable spray from water droplets, utilizing advanced automotive and aerospace engineering principles. This system is designed for various sectors, including gyms, leisure facilities, healthcare, and education, where water efficiency is essential. Kelda Technology’s products feature both digital and mechanical timed flows, thermostatic mixer valves, and infrared systems, making them suitable for new constructions. The company has established partnerships with major gym operators across the UK, Europe, and Latin America and has successfully completed in-market validation and commercial trials. Kelda Technology has earned recognition as one of the top cleantech companies globally and has received accolades for its innovative approach to water conservation.
Huq Industries
Seed Round in 2017
Huq Industries is an independent research company focused on places and population mobility. It operates a market intelligence data platform designed to provide insights into consumer behavior and analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including over 70 local councils, leading management consultancies, retailers, commercial real estate firms, and asset managers. Huq Industries offers tailor-made research products that integrate smoothly into the workflows of its clients, enhancing their existing systems and measuring offline behavior across various activities. By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative mobility research methods, Huq enables businesses to gain valuable insights, facilitating data-driven decision-making and optimizing their analytical resources.
Sideways 6
Seed Round in 2017
Sideways 6 is a developer of integrated crowdsourcing and idea management software focused on enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction. The company provides innovative solutions that enable leading brands to capture, manage, and analyze ideas from their employees, facilitating the transformation of insights into actionable strategies. By connecting to familiar applications and software, Sideways 6 allows organizations to streamline the idea management process, ultimately leading to the development of new products, improved operational efficiency, and cost reductions. In addition to its software offerings, Sideways 6 also provides strategic design, configuration, and consultancy services to help clients effectively leverage employee-generated ideas for business improvement.
TickX Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that operates a search engine and comparison application for event tickets. It provides users with a platform to discover and compare a wide range of events, including concerts, festivals, sports, and theater performances. The application aggregates ticket prices from over one hundred ticket sites across four countries, ensuring users can find the best deals without hidden fees. TickX also enhances the user experience by allowing individuals to sync their Spotify and Apple Music accounts, enabling personalized event recommendations based on their interests. With a focus on simplifying the ticket buying process, TickX aims to help users find and enjoy unforgettable experiences.
Trendzer
Funding Round in 2016
Trendzer Ltd. is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that provides an intuitive platform for small to medium-sized businesses to create and manage their websites. The platform simplifies the process of launching a commercially viable online presence by offering a range of digital services, including web design, domain and hosting solutions, and responsive mobile design. Trendzer also equips businesses with essential features like e-commerce capabilities, booking systems, and promotional tools, which are often overlooked in basic website offerings. With a focus on customer specifications, the company assists business owners through the design process and continues to enhance website functionality to drive increased online traffic and revenue.
iRiS Software
Series A in 2016
iRiS Software Systems Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in developing hospitality applications that enhance the guest experience. The company offers a cloud-based Guest Experience Platform (GXP®) that allows guests to search and book rooms, customize their stays, and access hotel services. This platform is designed to improve communication between hotel brands and guests, both during and after their stays. iRiS provides customizable applications that enhance guest interactions in various settings, including hotel rooms, lobbies, and restaurants. The platform supports multiple devices, operating systems, and browsers, and its open APIs enable hotels to reach guests at every touchpoint, delivering valuable analytics for marketing efforts. With a global presence, iRiS serves over 3,000 hotels and restaurants across numerous countries, focusing on improving revenue and operational efficiency while elevating the overall guest experience.
Phico Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2016
Phico Therapeutics Limited is a biotechnology company based in Bourn, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative antibiotics to combat antibacterial resistance. The company utilizes its proprietary SASPject platform, which employs small acid-soluble spore proteins delivered via targetable non-delivery vehicles to specific bacterial strains. Its product portfolio includes SASPject PT3, designed to target Pseudomonas aeruginosa; SASPject PT4 and PT5, which are aimed at Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli, respectively; and SASPject PT1.2, focused on Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, Phico Therapeutics is working on an intravenous-engineered bacteriophage drug intended to treat ventilator-associated pneumonia by using engineered bacterial viruses in conjunction with antibacterial proteins to inhibit bacterial growth and toxin release. Founded in 2000, the company is dedicated to addressing critical challenges in antibiotic resistance through its advanced therapeutic approaches.
Privitar
Seed Round in 2016
Privitar Ltd. is an enterprise software company specializing in privacy-preserving data mining and advanced data anonymization solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company serves a diverse global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia. Privitar's product suite includes Privitar Publisher, which allows organizations to securely manage and audit data access, and Privitar Lens, which facilitates the creation of privacy-preserving APIs for reporting and analytics. Additionally, its SecureLink system focuses on data de-identification, while the Privitar Data Privacy Platform enhances data utilization while safeguarding sensitive information. The company's technologies enable clients to analyze potentially sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, and HIPAA, thereby fostering data-driven innovation and maintaining customer privacy across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and marketing.
Brain in Hand
Venture Round in 2016
Brain in Hand is a company that specializes in assistive technology aimed at enhancing independent living for individuals with neurological conditions. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Stamp and Tony Brown, and based in Exeter, United Kingdom, Brain in Hand develops software designed to assist users with autism spectrum disorders, brain injuries, and mental health challenges. Their flagship product, Brain-in-Hand Resolution, provides a personalized approach by analyzing users' daily activities and the potential issues they may encounter. The software is compatible with various mobile platforms, including Windows Mobile, iPhone, and Android devices. By serving a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, social care, criminal justice, and advocacy, Brain in Hand enables organizations to better support individuals, improving engagement and self-management while alleviating anxiety associated with daily challenges.
Insignia Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Insignia Technologies Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in the development of smart pigments and inks that employ sensing technologies primarily for the food packaging industry. Founded in 2008, the company creates innovative products that change color in response to various environmental factors, such as gases and UV light. Its offerings include food freshness indicators and CO2 indicator pigments, which signal when food items are past their optimal consumption period by undergoing a noticeable color change. Additionally, Insignia provides color-changing labels and specialized pigments designed for plastic packaging, enabling manufacturers and retailers to identify damaged products before they reach consumers. The company is also expanding its product line to include indicators for UV light, oxygen, volatiles, and humidity, aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing consumer awareness regarding product freshness.
DefiniGEN
Series B in 2016
DefiniGEN Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of human cell products for the life science and drug discovery sectors. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes its proprietary OptiDIFF stem cell production platform to create high-functionality cell types, including human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for predictive toxicology and drug discovery. DefiniGEN's offerings encompass a range of disease models, such as those for diabetes, hepatitis, and hypercholesterolemia, facilitating research and development in these areas. The company also provides custom services, including gene-editing custom cell line development and contract services for diabetes compound profiling. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell production, DefiniGEN aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of new treatments, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical clients in their research efforts.
YASA Motors Ltd. specializes in the manufacture of axial flux motors and generators tailored for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as for various industrial applications. Established in 2009, the company produces a range of electric motors, including low-speed high-torque models and those designed for higher speed and power applications. YASA's innovative motor technology is particularly suited for sectors such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and construction equipment, where it addresses needs for traction, propulsion, and power generation. In addition to standard products, YASA offers custom motor solutions and consultancy services, which encompass electrical architecture design and thermal modeling. The company operates from its headquarters in Yarnton, United Kingdom, where it focuses on developing efficient, lightweight motors that meet the increasing global demand for reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency across multiple industries.
FluteOffice
Series A in 2016
The products respond to the need for flexibility among fast-growing businesses, allowing them the freedom to change or add to their furniture as the business evolves, knowing that all the material in the products will be reused and absolutely nothing sent to landfill. Fluteoffice.com products are lightweight yet incredibly strong, so they can be used by staff working from home or from remote locations as well as in a permanent office. The Flute PRO desk can be used as a dry-wipe board for notes and to-do lists, thus saving on paper. It is also easy to change the colour or finish of the desk top or to add design elements that further extend its functionality.
Sphere Fluidics
Venture Round in 2016
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a life sciences company focused on developing innovative technologies for single-cell analysis and characterization. The company offers unique products and collaborative research and development services that aid in the discovery of new cell strains and molecules. Its cell analysis systems facilitate the screening and isolation of rare and valuable biological variants, catering to various applications in research, therapeutic development, bioproduction, and diagnostics. By streamlining these processes, Sphere Fluidics enables clients to reduce costs and time, thereby accelerating advancements in biological and biopharmaceutical discovery.
RPD International
Venture Round in 2016
RPD operates as the new product development, manufacturing and supply chain elements of your business, to help you think big and move quick. RPD operates a global supply chain to help companies develop products from question and concept through to mass manufacture and distribution. Our process moves through 4 key stages, R&D, iteration, manufacturing and supply chain. Whilst some companies work with us for the entire span, we also work on select sections of the process. The nature of our design work is broad, complex engineering in aerospace and motorsport, to wearable technology and the 'Internet of Things'. Our supply chain operation supports the scale of that work, as well as bespoke offerings in fulfillment for marketing agencies, and helping software companies assemble and ship physical products, like subscription boxes.
Backpain Help
Seed Round in 2016
Backpain Help specializes in providing high-quality products designed to support the neck and back, alleviate pain, and improve posture. The company offers a range of innovative and award-winning products, including posture and neck braces, back support, neck support collars, and insoles for overpronation. These products are intended to help individuals manage various conditions such as sciatica, back pain, disc pain, and injuries to the knees and ankles. Headquartered in Altrincham, Cheshire, with additional offices in the USA and Hong Kong, Backpain Help's offerings are utilized in over 50 countries worldwide, reflecting its commitment to helping individuals lead full, pain-free lives.
Monterosa Productions
Series A in 2015
Monterosa Productions Ltd is a leading company in audience interaction technology, specializing in cloud-based solutions that enhance viewer engagement across television shows, sports, and events. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Liverpool and Minsk, the company offers a range of interactive products, including its LViS platform tailored for television, brands, and sports. These platforms facilitate real-time audience participation through mobile and web applications, integrating features such as voting, gaming, and chatbots. Monterosa collaborates with prominent media organizations and brands, including the BBC, ITV, and CBS, to create immersive experiences for popular shows like Love Island and The Voice. The company supports both in-house developers and third-party agencies in crafting interactive solutions, ensuring reliable and innovative audience engagement while monetizing viewer attention through commerce and first-party data.
FANZO is a digital platform that connects sports enthusiasts with local bars, supporters clubs, and fan zones to enhance their live sports viewing experience. By focusing on creating memorable moments, FANZO enables fans to share the excitement of sporting events in the best physical locations around the world. The platform incorporates social gamification elements to enrich the experience, introducing friendly competition and offering real-world rewards such as free drinks and exclusive fan experiences. FANZO aims to transform solitary sports viewing into a shared celebration, allowing fans to enjoy the thrill of last-minute victories together in a vibrant community setting.
Intelligent Point of Sale
Angel Round in 2015
Intelligent Point of Sale (IPS) is a UK-based company founded in 2013, specializing in providing affordable, full-featured electronic point-of-sale systems for small and medium-sized retailers and hospitality businesses. Their iPad-based solution offers a low-cost alternative to traditional EPOS systems, enabling merchants to reward loyal customers with free products or promotions through their platform.
MyShowcase
Venture Round in 2015
MyShowcase is an innovative beauty retailer that connects customers with independent beauty brands through a network of Stylists. These Stylists host private events in homes and offices, offering a personalized shopping experience. By emphasizing entrepreneurship, MyShowcase not only provides a unique distribution method for its brand partners but also empowers women to establish their own businesses by becoming Stylists. This approach allows customers to discover and explore a curated selection of beauty products in a friendly and informal setting, whether in-person or online.
DefiniGEN
Series A in 2014
DefiniGEN Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of human cell products for the life science and drug discovery sectors. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes its proprietary OptiDIFF stem cell production platform to create high-functionality cell types, including human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for predictive toxicology and drug discovery. DefiniGEN's offerings encompass a range of disease models, such as those for diabetes, hepatitis, and hypercholesterolemia, facilitating research and development in these areas. The company also provides custom services, including gene-editing custom cell line development and contract services for diabetes compound profiling. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell production, DefiniGEN aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of new treatments, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical clients in their research efforts.
Mawsonia
Seed Round in 2014
Mawsonia Ltd. is a multimedia publishing company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It focuses on providing valuable resources for intermediaries, including corporations, universities, and government entities, that facilitate funding for entrepreneurs within the innovation economy. The company publishes "Global Corporate Venturing," a monthly digital magazine and associated website offering news, data, and training tailored for in-house venture capital units. Additionally, it operates "Global University Venturing," a website dedicated to universities engaged in investing in spinout companies developed by students and faculty. Mawsonia also organizes events and symposiums to promote networking and knowledge sharing in the venture capital sector.
Global Corporate Venturing
Venture Round in 2014
Global Corporate Venturing is both a monthly magazine and website written for the in-house venture capital units of businesses. The monthly magazine covers each economic sector in turn throughout the year to provide the most comprehensive data and analysis of companies' activities in buying minority stakes in third-party businesses as well as the best comment from the most highly-regarded thinkers. The analysis centres on an exclusive ranking of the top corporate venturing units in each sector. In addition, the news section rounds up the previous months deal activity, people moves and regulatory and other relevant stories to complement the website. Each year there is also an annual review and awards and coverage of the industry's best events and surveys from the most influential figures in the industry and related areas. The website covers the most important stories relevant to corporate venturers and offers a push-service email newsletter
Syrinix
Venture Round in 2013
Syrinix is a British company recognized as a leader in smart pipeline monitoring technology. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based data analysis platform that collects and analyzes data from various sources, including flow loggers, water quality sensors, and SCADA systems. Syrinix's innovative technology provides real-time monitoring for active leak detection in critical water pipelines, facilitating continuous data analysis. Their cloud-based portal offers detailed analytics, reporting, and notifications, empowering clients such as water companies and infrastructure managers to effectively manage their water networks. By improving leak detection and reducing pipeline breaks, Syrinix enhances the longevity of water assets and supports the efficient use of water resources.