Mercia Asset Management

Mercia Asset Management, established in 1982 and headquartered in Henley-in-Arden, UK, is an asset management firm specializing in growth investments. It offers a 'Complete Capital Solution' across four asset classes: venture, private equity, and debt. The company focuses on equity and debt investments in the UK, targeting sectors such as digital & digital entertainment, electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, software & e-commerce, and internet. Mercia's mission is to be the preferred choice for investors, investees, and employees, aiming to deliver superior returns for all stakeholders.

Paul Arthur

Risk and Portfolio Director

Paul Arthur

Investment Director

David Baker

Portfolio Director, MEIF

Natalia Blagburn

Portfolio Director, NEVF and EIS

Chris Borrett

Investment Director

Christopher Borrett

Investment Director

Ed Bradburn

Deputy Fund Principal

Hannah Chapman

Investment Manager, MEIF

Ishaan Chilkoti

Partner

Andy Clough

Investment Manager

Ruth Coleman

Investment Manager, EIS Team

Graham Davies

Deputy Fund Principal - NPIF

Julian Dennard

Fund Principal, EIS / MEIF

Maurice Disasi

Investment Manager

Clive Downward

Investment Director

Martin Glanfield

CFO

Andy Green

Investment Director

Alex Gwyther

Investment Manager - VCT Funds

Henry Hamilton

Investment Manager

Henry Hamilton

Investment Manager, VCT Funds

Andy Heaton

Investment Manager

Robert Hornby

Investment Director, EIS and NPIF

Robert Johnson

Investment Director

Stephen Johnson

Investment Director

Rafael Joseph

Investment Manager

Srikar Karri

Investment Manager

Aaron Lawson-Clark

Investment Director

Warwick Ley

Investor and Operational Partner

Robin Lincoln

Operating Partner

Lee Lindley

Investment Manager, VCT Funds

Hugo Lough

Investment Director

Grahame Lunt

Investment Manager

Chris McCourt

Investment Director, NEVF

Chris McCourt

Investment Director

Matthew Mead

Venture Partner

Kiran Mehta

Investment Manager

Jan Oosthuizen

Investment Manager

Jan Oosthuizen

Investment Manager, VCT Funds

Mark Payton

Founder and CEO

Chris Pestell

Investment Director

Rebecca Pickering

Investment Manager

Rebecca Pickering

Investment Manager, PIF Debt

Mike Rogers

Investment Director, SME Loans Fund

Mike Rogers

Investment Director

Brijesh Roy

Investment Manager

William Schaffer

Investment Director, NPIF

Alex Simpson

Investment Manager, NEVF

Connie Smith

Investment Analyst

Pete Sorsby

Deputy Fund Principal - NPIF Debt

Andy Tyas

Investment Manager

Andy Tyas

Investment Manager, NPIF Debt

Julian Viggars

Chief Investment Officer

Jason Warren

Partner, VCT Funds

Adam Watts

Investment Manager, VCT Funds

Adam Watts

Investment Manager

Gary Whitaker

Investment Manager, NPIF Debt

Ian Wilson

Fund Principal

Stephen Windsor

Deputy Fund Principal

Stephen Windsor

Deputy Fund Principal

David Wright

Investment Manager, Debt

Mark Wyatt Ph.D

Investment Director

Marina Fuentes

Investment Manager

97 past transactions

Netacea

Series A in 2024
Netacea provides a robust bot management solution aimed at protecting enterprises from automated threats, including account takeover, credential stuffing, and web scraping. The platform leverages behavior-based detection and artificial intelligence to effectively differentiate between human users and bots across websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By prioritizing genuine users, Netacea enables companies to safeguard their digital assets and personal data while enhancing operational efficiency and overall customer experience. Its advanced technology allows for rapid and accurate threat detection, ensuring that organizations can mitigate the risks posed by malicious automated attacks.

Semble

Series B in 2024
Semble is a developer of a cloud-based clinical system tailored for healthcare providers, ranging from individual clinicians to large healthcare enterprises. Its software and APIs facilitate the management of all aspects of medical practices, addressing both clinical and administrative needs. By aggregating and structuring data, Semble’s system enhances the operational efficiency of healthcare providers while also learning from this data to support health professionals, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to clinical research.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2024
Locate Bio Limited is a regenerative medicine and device company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The company specializes in a regenerative medicine platform that utilizes Targeted, Orchestrated Signaling technology for tissue repair. This platform allows for precise delivery of therapeutic signals directly to the site of injury, enhancing cell therapies and orchestrating host cell responses. Locate Bio's products support various clinical fields, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery. The company is developing several innovative products, including LDGraft, a controlled-release formulation for chronic low back pain, and CognitOss, aimed at addressing antimicrobial-resistant infections. With a focus on research and innovation, Locate Bio is committed to providing advanced solutions for surgeons and improving patient outcomes.

Thalia Design Automation

Venture Round in 2023
Thalia Design Automation Ltd. is a semiconductor electronic design automation (EDA) company based in Bath, United Kingdom, with an engineering center in Hyderabad, India. Established in 2011, the company specializes in software solutions for the design of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. Thalia offers AMALIA, an analog circuit optimizer toolset that employs advanced methodologies and algorithms for circuit solutions, and EMERA, a toolset focused on the design and optimization of power devices using finite element decomposition. Additionally, Thalia provides analog circuit porting services and offers its solutions as Software as a Service (SaaS), allowing customers to access the tools either onsite or via the cloud. The company also engages in custom power device development as an intellectual property service, facilitating the reuse and optimization of existing designs for new technologies and applications.

The One Point

Debt Financing in 2023
The One Point, based in Hull, United Kingdom, is a technology services provider specializing in IT support, digital services, and mobile device management. The company offers a range of services including network management, disaster recovery, remote monitoring, and network security, aiming to provide comprehensive IT solutions for businesses.

Camena Bioscience

Series A in 2023
Camena Bioscience is a synthetic biology company based in Cambridge, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing advanced nucleic acid synthesis technologies that enhance the quality and speed of DNA, RNA, and XNA synthesis. By utilizing a novel multi-enzymatic approach, Camena's technology offers improved accuracy compared to traditional Phosphoramidite synthesis methods. This innovation allows clients to rapidly and affordably create and test new synthetic biology applications, supporting their efforts to bring novel technologies to market.

Medherant

Venture Round in 2023
Medherant Limited is a clinical-stage company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for pain and central nervous system diseases through its advanced transdermal drug delivery technology. Founded in 2014 by Professor David Haddleton and the University of Warwick, Medherant has created the TEPI Patch, a novel transdermal system that utilizes a unique adhesive to enhance drug delivery while overcoming challenges associated with metabolism, gastrointestinal toxicity, and low bioavailability. Unlike traditional patch technologies that may have limited drug loading capacities, Medherant's approach allows for higher concentrations of medications and faster release rates. This method addresses the shortcomings of topical creams and gels, which often lack precise dose control, thereby providing an effective solution for delivering a broader range of pharmaceutical products.

Newcells Biotech

Series A in 2023
Newcells Biotech Limited is a biotechnology company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their differentiation into various cell and tissue types. Founded in 2014, the company provides a selection of off-the-shelf iPSC-derived cell lines for research and development purposes. Their offerings include bespoke iPSCs derived from patient tissues, neural progenitor cells, cardiomyocytes for cardiac disease modeling, haematopoietic progenitor cells, and other somatic cell types tailored to user specifications. Additionally, Newcells Biotech supports drug discovery and pre-clinical development by developing in vitro cell-based assays that mimic the physiology of organs such as the kidney, retina, liver, and lung. This facilitates improved predictions of safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in drug testing, allowing researchers to evaluate new drug candidates effectively.

HowNow

Series A in 2023
HowNow Ltd is a London-based EdTech startup that offers an interactive e-learning platform allowing real-time communication between experts and learners through live video lessons. Established in 2016, the platform facilitates face-to-face learning experiences across various fields, including arts and crafts, business, music, health and beauty, languages, and food and drink. With over 400 experts teaching in 33 countries, HowNow enables students to engage directly with instructors as if they were in the same room. Additionally, the platform employs artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning recommendations, supporting companies in their employee education efforts and enhancing overall productivity and skill development.

Send

Series A in 2022
Send Technology Solutions is an InsurTech company that offers insurance software solutions that automate operations and tasks for underwriters. It is a desktop for underwriters for managing new businesses, renewals, and endorsements - all in a single place. The modular Send Insurance Platform unlocks opportunities and provides a competitive advantage.

Flabba

Series B in 2022
Flabba is a developer of a business communication application that specializes in online video communication. The platform integrates with standard videoconferencing software, facilitating functions such as appointment booking, document management, meeting recording, and report creation. By combining these features, Flabba enables professionals to collaborate effectively across various locations and manage projects comprehensively. Additionally, the company focuses on reducing the carbon footprint associated with recruitment processes while also providing innovative tools that enhance productivity, visibility, and profitability for businesses.

Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT)

Venture Round in 2022
NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.

Axis Spine Technologies

Series A in 2022
Axis Spine Technologies Ltd is a company specializing in the development of spinal implants, particularly for anterior lumbar fixation. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative products, including a modular fusion cage technology that allows for atraumatic insertion. By focusing on reducing the risks associated with traditional implants, Axis Spine Technologies aims to enhance intra-operative correction capabilities while minimizing the potential for structural damage and complications. Their approach enables surgeons to perform precision-engineered spinal fusion procedures with greater ease, ultimately improving patient care through differentiated and advanced medical solutions.

Enate

Venture Round in 2022
Enate Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in providing enterprise software solutions for the business process outsourcing and shared service sectors. The company offers a SaaS-based Service Orchestration platform that facilitates seamless workflow management across human, digital, and hybrid workforces. This platform enhances service delivery by enabling automation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), along with detailed cost and productivity reporting. Enate's software solutions include performance measurement tools, compliance management systems, and contract management capabilities, all designed to ensure consistent service quality and effective oversight. Additionally, the company provides support services such as service delivery audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Established in 2000, Enate operates from its headquarters in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, and maintains an office in Bengaluru, India.

CyberOwl

Series A in 2022
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure and remote maritime assets. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides near-real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and potential cyber threats. Its technology platform is designed to improve visibility and compliance while being optimized for intermittent connectivity and remote management. This modular system enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively manage and secure their operations against evolving cyber risks.

SERG Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
SERG Technologies is focused on transforming the interaction between individuals and technology through the development of advanced wearables and a digital health platform. Their innovative sensors capture subtle, subconscious movements to generate control signals for various devices, allowing for efficient operation of smart technology. Additionally, SERG is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative movement disorders by providing tools for continuous and personalized symptom assessment. This platform delivers actionable insights that aid in optimizing medication and treatment plans, empowering patients to better manage their conditions and enhance their mobility and independence. Through these initiatives, SERG Technologies aims to make gesture control and health monitoring more accessible and user-friendly for all.

Cloud8

Venture Round in 2022
Cloud8 is a provider of a cloud-based platform designed for corporate advisors, focusing on employee benefits. The company's software aims to digitize the offerings of employee benefit consultancy businesses, financial risk management advisers, and insurers. By enhancing the employee experience through affordable digital benefits, robust support, and effective reporting and communications, Cloud8 enables small and medium-sized enterprises to access services that were previously beyond their reach. The platform facilitates technology-driven operations, helping users improve engagement and operational efficiency for their clients.

Netacea

Series A in 2022
Netacea provides a robust bot management solution aimed at protecting enterprises from automated threats, including account takeover, credential stuffing, and web scraping. The platform leverages behavior-based detection and artificial intelligence to effectively differentiate between human users and bots across websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By prioritizing genuine users, Netacea enables companies to safeguard their digital assets and personal data while enhancing operational efficiency and overall customer experience. Its advanced technology allows for rapid and accurate threat detection, ensuring that organizations can mitigate the risks posed by malicious automated attacks.

CyberOwl

Venture Round in 2022
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure and remote maritime assets. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides near-real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and potential cyber threats. Its technology platform is designed to improve visibility and compliance while being optimized for intermittent connectivity and remote management. This modular system enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively manage and secure their operations against evolving cyber risks.

COHO

Pre Seed Round in 2022
COHO specializes in property management software tailored for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), focusing on effortless management, tenant compatibility, and reduced vacancy rates. The platform utilizes AI-driven automation to streamline various tasks, including tenancy agreement management, rent collection, and inventory management. By connecting compatible tenants, COHO aims to alleviate the anxieties young professionals face when living in shared housing, fostering a positive co-living experience. The company's services are designed to ensure that tenants not only find a suitable home but also reside with like-minded individuals, encouraging longer tenancies. COHO's goal is to simplify the complexities of HMO management for property investors, promoting high-quality co-living arrangements that enhance the overall living experience.

Aceleron

Series A in 2022
Aceleron Limited is a UK-based company focused on transforming end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles into energy storage solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hayes, the company collects discarded batteries, assesses their viability for reuse, and provides modular battery assembly hardware. Aceleron aims to facilitate a global transition to renewable energy by offering innovative storage technology that allows easy servicing and upgrading of battery packs, thereby reducing disposal costs. Its products are designed to be lightweight, portable, and reusable, enabling users, particularly in developing regions, to harness wasted battery resources for alternative energy production. Through continuous innovation and high-quality testing, Aceleron seeks to make a positive impact on communities worldwide by promoting sustainable battery technology.

Broker Insights

Series A in 2021
Broker Insights Limited operates an online platform that connects insurers and brokers in the commercial insurance market by leveraging data analytics and market insights. Founded in 2017 and based in Dundee, United Kingdom, the company provides the Broker Insights Vision™ platform, which standardizes commercial insurance market data. This enables brokers to use analytics tools for exploring data, making strategic placement decisions, and enhancing communication with insurers, thereby improving operational efficiency and profitability. Insurers benefit by gaining insights into market dynamics, benchmarking against peers, and identifying distribution opportunities that align with their risk appetite. The company also offers Vision Enterprise, a customizable version of its platform for larger national and global brokers, which allows them to tailor the solution to their specific markets. Broker Insights expanded its operations into the United States in 2023, further extending its reach in the global commercial insurance industry.

Warwick Acoustics

Venture Round in 2021
Warwick Acoustics, established in 2002 and headquartered in Nuneaton, UK, specialises in the development and manufacture of high-resolution audio systems. The company's patented High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (HPEL) technology enables it to produce ultra-thin, lightweight speakers that deliver audiophile-quality sound across a broader bandwidth than traditional speakers, while being more environmentally friendly due to their recyclable materials. Warwick Acoustics focuses on creating exceptional personal audio experiences, with a particular emphasis on the automotive sector, aiming to revolutionise in-car audio, especially within electric vehicles.

UK Landscapes

Venture Round in 2021
UK Landscapes is a landscaping company that specializes in providing a range of services including grounds maintenance, landscape construction, arboricultural services, and winter gritting. The company caters to various sectors such as supermarkets, facilities management, construction, utilities, and the public sector. By focusing on delivering value-for-money maintenance solutions, UK Landscapes serves both local and national clients, ensuring that their landscaping needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Forensic Analytics

Venture Round in 2021
Forensic Analytics, located in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, specializes in advanced data analytics software that supports law enforcement and government agencies in their investigative efforts. The company's technology focuses on cell site analysis and offers tools for communications data cleansing, analytics, and mapping. This software is designed to process and analyze mobile phone call records, enabling users to manage complex and diverse data sets effectively. Forensic Analytics has played a significant role in the prosecution of sophisticated criminal networks in the UK, particularly in addressing issues related to county line drug dealing. Its solutions facilitate the creation of comprehensive reports that meet evidential standards, thereby enhancing the capabilities of agencies in combating crime.

Pimberly

Series B in 2021
Pimberly is a cloud-based platform that specializes in Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and workflow solutions. It is tailored for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, offering the capability to manage an unlimited number of SKUs and data feeds. Pimberly facilitates seamless management of all product data, assets, and attributes, providing users with a modern and scalable browser experience. The platform enables automatic interfaces with suppliers, customers, resellers, websites, and internal systems, streamlining the processes involved in product information management and enhancing operational efficiency.

CitizenMe

Venture Round in 2021
Citizenme is transforming the global personal data marketplace by empowering individuals to take control of their digital data. Users, referred to as "citizens," can collect and manage copies of their personal data, applying their own artificial intelligence to generate insights. This information can then be exchanged with organizations, brands, and health researchers in a manner that is fair and rewarding. For organizations, Citizenme provides verified personal data and consumer insights that are permissioned and comply with GDPR regulations. The company earns a transaction fee for facilitating these data exchanges. With a robust technology stack recognized by experts, all data is securely stored on users' smartphones, where personal insight algorithms operate. Citizenme is also exploring advanced privacy technologies, including Differential Privacy, Multi-Party Computation, and Homomorphic Encryption. Its clientele encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including consumer brands, banks, major retailers, energy companies, advertising agencies, travel companies, charities, government departments, and data regulators.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2021
Locate Bio Limited is a regenerative medicine and device company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The company specializes in a regenerative medicine platform that utilizes Targeted, Orchestrated Signaling technology for tissue repair. This platform allows for precise delivery of therapeutic signals directly to the site of injury, enhancing cell therapies and orchestrating host cell responses. Locate Bio's products support various clinical fields, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery. The company is developing several innovative products, including LDGraft, a controlled-release formulation for chronic low back pain, and CognitOss, aimed at addressing antimicrobial-resistant infections. With a focus on research and innovation, Locate Bio is committed to providing advanced solutions for surgeons and improving patient outcomes.

Sense Biodetection

Series B in 2021
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, established in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative, user-centered, handheld diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing healthcare decisions, particularly in the fields of infections and oncology. Its flagship product, True Point-of-Care, serves as a clinical diagnostic tool that empowers users to make informed treatment decisions in a decentralized healthcare environment. By employing advanced molecular methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, Sense Biodetection's equipment allows clinics and medical professionals to detect infections promptly and effectively, facilitating immediate treatment options.

Newcells Biotech

Venture Round in 2021
Newcells Biotech Limited is a biotechnology company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their differentiation into various cell and tissue types. Founded in 2014, the company provides a selection of off-the-shelf iPSC-derived cell lines for research and development purposes. Their offerings include bespoke iPSCs derived from patient tissues, neural progenitor cells, cardiomyocytes for cardiac disease modeling, haematopoietic progenitor cells, and other somatic cell types tailored to user specifications. Additionally, Newcells Biotech supports drug discovery and pre-clinical development by developing in vitro cell-based assays that mimic the physiology of organs such as the kidney, retina, liver, and lung. This facilitates improved predictions of safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in drug testing, allowing researchers to evaluate new drug candidates effectively.

Soccer Manager

Venture Round in 2021
Soccer Manager Ltd. is a UK-based developer of online soccer management games, established in 2004 and headquartered in Preston. The company offers a range of gaming experiences, including Soccer Manager 2017, Soccer Manager Worlds, and a version accessible via Facebook, Steam, iOS, and Android. Soccer Manager Worlds, which launched in 2005, is a multiplayer game that has attracted a large and engaged user base, with hundreds of thousands logging in daily. The company aims to make its games accessible to a global audience, particularly in regions such as South America and southern Europe. Since inception, over 25 million users have registered, with more than one million active participants each month. Soccer Manager has continued to innovate with new titles, including Soccer Manager 2015 and Football Clash: Allstars, which focuses on mobile platforms. Currently, the company is developing Soccer Manager Crypto, a blockchain-based management game expected to launch in early 2019.

Oto Health

Seed Round in 2021
Oto builds digital therapeutics for tinnitus. There are 390 million people with intrusive tinnitus around the world. Our mission to help them, by providing science-based therapy, that is accessible to all.

Axis Spine Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Axis Spine Technologies Ltd is a company specializing in the development of spinal implants, particularly for anterior lumbar fixation. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative products, including a modular fusion cage technology that allows for atraumatic insertion. By focusing on reducing the risks associated with traditional implants, Axis Spine Technologies aims to enhance intra-operative correction capabilities while minimizing the potential for structural damage and complications. Their approach enables surgeons to perform precision-engineered spinal fusion procedures with greater ease, ultimately improving patient care through differentiated and advanced medical solutions.

Castings Technology International

Venture Round in 2021
Castings Technology International Ltd (CTI) specializes in manufacturing and consulting services for the cast metals sector and its global supply chain. The company offers expertise in metal casting, catering to foundries, castings users, and product designers. CTI is known for its capabilities in computer process modeling, design for casting manufacture, and the rapid low-volume production of precision castings. Additionally, the company conducts research on casting processes and materials, providing essential support to the aerospace sector and other manufacturing industries in meeting their metallurgical needs.

Eyoto

Venture Round in 2021
Eyoto specializes in tele-optometry technology aimed at transforming eye care delivery worldwide. The company offers a cloud-connected platform that enhances the process of eye care by enabling rapid power-mapping and visualization of lenses. Its software services include image processing, computer vision, eye-tracking, and artificial intelligence. By providing insights and visualizations through a cloud portal, Eyoto facilitates a distinctive, evidence-based dispensing experience for eye care professionals. This innovative approach increases portability and accuracy while reducing costs, thereby creating a comprehensive ocular care ecosystem for eye care businesses.

Living Map

Venture Round in 2020
Living Map Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Bath, UK, operates an online digital map and data platform. This platform empowers cities, businesses, and buildings to manage and communicate crucial spatial information effectively. It offers real-time features such as live positioning, live map, live location, and live routing, transforming user experiences, reducing costs, and generating revenue.

Warwick Acoustics

Venture Round in 2020
Warwick Acoustics, established in 2002 and headquartered in Nuneaton, UK, specialises in the development and manufacture of high-resolution audio systems. The company's patented High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (HPEL) technology enables it to produce ultra-thin, lightweight speakers that deliver audiophile-quality sound across a broader bandwidth than traditional speakers, while being more environmentally friendly due to their recyclable materials. Warwick Acoustics focuses on creating exceptional personal audio experiences, with a particular emphasis on the automotive sector, aiming to revolutionise in-car audio, especially within electric vehicles.

Wallet.Services

Venture Round in 2020
We are the makers of SICCAR, the most cybersecure platform for organisations to collaborate by configuring and running business processes that share trusted data. SICCAR has been purposely built for cybersecure data sharing and process automation - where data security, protection, integrity and governance are addressed out of the box. Configure what you need and, within a matter of hours, you can get processes up and running. It has been designed so that you can quickly respond to changes and grow incrementally. The development of SICCAR for the Public Sector was informed in detail after our review of Distributed Ledger Technologies for the Scottish Government. As part of the world-leading CivTech accelerator programme, SICCAR has been specifically developed to address data sharing problems between public sector agencies. An award-winning platform, it was recognised in Citibank's Tech for Integrity Challenge and won the Best Cyber Breakthrough Award at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2017. Out with public sector, SICCAR is being utilised in manufacturing and resources industries to assure the integrity of supply chains and address complex manufacturing challenges. To build SICCAR we’ve taken the best bits from Distributed Ledger Technology and made it easy to use by business analysts. It has REST APIs and SDKs in order to interoperate with all the other good stuff going on. SICCAR also integrates with existing identity platforms via OpenID.

Dxcover

Seed Round in 2020
Dxcover is a clinical-stage liquid biopsy company based in Glasgow, founded in 2016 by David S Palmer, Holly Butler, and Matthew Baker. The firm focuses on developing innovative diagnostics for the early detection of various cancers, which is crucial for improving treatment outcomes. Dxcover has pioneered the use of infrared spectroscopy combined with artificial intelligence to analyze circulating pan-omic indicators, allowing for the identification of cancer from a simple blood sample. This approach enables same-day diagnosis and patient stratification, facilitating timely interventions. The company has demonstrated strong clinical data supporting the accurate diagnosis of Stage I and Stage II cancers, underscoring its commitment to enhancing survival rates and quality of life for patients.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2020
Locate Bio Limited is a regenerative medicine and device company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The company specializes in a regenerative medicine platform that utilizes Targeted, Orchestrated Signaling technology for tissue repair. This platform allows for precise delivery of therapeutic signals directly to the site of injury, enhancing cell therapies and orchestrating host cell responses. Locate Bio's products support various clinical fields, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery. The company is developing several innovative products, including LDGraft, a controlled-release formulation for chronic low back pain, and CognitOss, aimed at addressing antimicrobial-resistant infections. With a focus on research and innovation, Locate Bio is committed to providing advanced solutions for surgeons and improving patient outcomes.

StaffCircle

Seed Round in 2020
StaffCircle Ltd is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in employee engagement and productivity solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom, the company offers a platform designed to enhance communication for both desk and non-desk workers across various sectors, including manufacturing, recruitment, logistics, civil engineering, retail, services, and healthcare. The platform integrates performance management tools, such as appraisals, performance reviews, and real-time feedback, to foster a unified employee experience. By creating effective connections and processes between management and employees, StaffCircle aims to improve engagement and productivity in the workplace.

CyberOwl

Venture Round in 2020
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure and remote maritime assets. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides near-real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and potential cyber threats. Its technology platform is designed to improve visibility and compliance while being optimized for intermittent connectivity and remote management. This modular system enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively manage and secure their operations against evolving cyber risks.

Axis Spine Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Axis Spine Technologies Ltd is a company specializing in the development of spinal implants, particularly for anterior lumbar fixation. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative products, including a modular fusion cage technology that allows for atraumatic insertion. By focusing on reducing the risks associated with traditional implants, Axis Spine Technologies aims to enhance intra-operative correction capabilities while minimizing the potential for structural damage and complications. Their approach enables surgeons to perform precision-engineered spinal fusion procedures with greater ease, ultimately improving patient care through differentiated and advanced medical solutions.

Gentronix

Venture Round in 2020
Gentronix Limited is a specialized contract research organization based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom, established in 1999. The company focuses on providing predictive toxicology products and services, particularly in the area of genotoxicity screening. Gentronix offers a range of services including regulatory genotoxicity studies, skin sensitization assessments, and flow cytometry services. It serves various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agrochemicals, personal care, consumer products, flavors, fragrances, and medical devices. By enabling early identification of genotoxic hazards and assessing chemical safety, Gentronix helps its clients optimize their development programs and create safer products.

Snappy Shopper

Seed Round in 2019
Snappy Shopper LTD is an online food and grocery store based in Dundee, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of products, including groceries, beverages, snacks, household goods, and personal care items, directly from local convenience stores to customers' doors, often within 30 minutes. By partnering with well-known brands like SPAR, Nisa, Co-Op, and Premier, as well as numerous independent retailers, Snappy Shopper has created an efficient platform that enhances the shopping experience and provides an additional sales avenue for these stores. With over 105,000 users, customers typically spend an average of £27, significantly surpassing the typical spending in convenience stores. Top-performing partner stores report home delivery retail sales exceeding £10,000 per week, highlighting the effectiveness of Snappy Shopper's service in meeting consumer demand for quick and convenient grocery delivery.

Sense Biodetection

Series A in 2019
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, established in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative, user-centered, handheld diagnostic tests aimed at enhancing healthcare decisions, particularly in the fields of infections and oncology. Its flagship product, True Point-of-Care, serves as a clinical diagnostic tool that empowers users to make informed treatment decisions in a decentralized healthcare environment. By employing advanced molecular methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, Sense Biodetection's equipment allows clinics and medical professionals to detect infections promptly and effectively, facilitating immediate treatment options.

Living Map

Venture Round in 2019
Living Map Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Bath, UK, operates an online digital map and data platform. This platform empowers cities, businesses, and buildings to manage and communicate crucial spatial information effectively. It offers real-time features such as live positioning, live map, live location, and live routing, transforming user experiences, reducing costs, and generating revenue.

VoxPopMe

Series A in 2019
VoxPopMe Limited is a video insight platform that enables brands to engage directly with consumers through video feedback. Founded in 2013 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Utah, United States, the company provides an application that allows businesses to pose questions to targeted consumers based on demographics such as age, gender, and location. The platform facilitates the capture, analysis, and sharing of consumer opinions via recorded videos, supporting a range of applications in market research and customer experience. This includes enhancing customer satisfaction surveys, net promoter score programs, and product development initiatives. VoxPopMe aims to empower brands to make informed decisions by connecting them with authentic consumer insights, allowing them to understand how their customers feel about their products and services.

Slingshot Simulations

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Slingshot Simulations Limited operates a simulation-as-a-Service platform that facilitates the rapid simulation of complex large-scale systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company specializes in providing scalable simulation and Digital Twin solutions for various businesses. Its software offers tools for automated configuration, deployment, management, and analysis of simulations, enabling organizations to enhance decision-making and commercialize research conducted by computer scientists. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Slingshot Simulations aims to streamline the simulation process and support businesses in navigating complex operational challenges.

E-Bate

Seed Round in 2019
E-Bate Limited is a company based in Leicester, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing SaaS-based rebate management software. Founded in 2017, the company's platform addresses the complexities of managing rebate and pricing schemes for both buyers and suppliers involved in rebate transactions, commissions, bonuses, and incentives. E-Bate's software offers features such as rebate management, financial oversight, an audit trail for security, and advanced analytics and reporting tools. The platform enables real-time tracking of contract negotiations and commercial transactions, providing users with an updated financial overview while facilitating compliance through comprehensive approval workflows. E-Bate primarily serves industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, consumer goods, and construction, helping organizations reduce overhead costs, manage pricing effectively, and ultimately increase revenues.

Clear Review

Series A in 2019
Clear Review Limited is a cloud-based performance management and engagement platform designed to facilitate ongoing employee feedback and continuous conversations between employees and managers. The platform includes features such as check-ins, real-time feedback, aligned SMART objectives, performance reviews, personal development plans, fast reporting, and video guidance. Clear Review serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, technology, financial services, healthcare, government, charities, education, publishing, aerospace, engineering, recruitment, professional services, film studios, and football clubs. Established in 2014 and based in London, the company was previously known as One Touch Apps Limited before rebranding in August 2019. Clear Review aims to empower human resources professionals and employees alike, fostering a culture of performance improvement through meaningful discussions and feedback.

CyberOwl

Venture Round in 2019
CyberOwl Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, United Kingdom, specializes in developing network security software solutions with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity for critical national infrastructure and remote maritime assets. The company offers a scalable early-warning system that provides near-real-time monitoring of high-value targets to detect malicious behavior and potential cyber threats. Its technology platform is designed to improve visibility and compliance while being optimized for intermittent connectivity and remote management. This modular system enables asset operators, regardless of their cyber expertise, to effectively manage and secure their operations against evolving cyber risks.

Medherant

Series A in 2019
Medherant Limited is a clinical-stage company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for pain and central nervous system diseases through its advanced transdermal drug delivery technology. Founded in 2014 by Professor David Haddleton and the University of Warwick, Medherant has created the TEPI Patch, a novel transdermal system that utilizes a unique adhesive to enhance drug delivery while overcoming challenges associated with metabolism, gastrointestinal toxicity, and low bioavailability. Unlike traditional patch technologies that may have limited drug loading capacities, Medherant's approach allows for higher concentrations of medications and faster release rates. This method addresses the shortcomings of topical creams and gels, which often lack precise dose control, thereby providing an effective solution for delivering a broader range of pharmaceutical products.

LM Technologies

Convertible Note in 2019
LM Technologies Ltd specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of wireless modules and adapters, focusing on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, SIM card, and modular technologies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including Bluetooth USB adapters, Bluetooth watches, SIM tools, converters, meter antennas, and various gadgets. By partnering with prominent technology vendors such as Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Realtek, LM Technologies ensures its products meet the latest technical standards in the wireless market. The company serves customers through a network of distributors and retailers across Europe, providing a cost-effective pathway for other manufacturers to bring their products to market. Established in 2004 and headquartered in London, LM Technologies has built a global presence, with its products accessible or licensed in 72 countries.

Libertine FPE

Venture Round in 2019
Libertine FPE Limited specializes in the design and manufacture of linear generator and piston power systems. The company offers a variety of products, including biogas power generators and heat recovery systems, as well as portable and off-grid power solutions for consumer and industrial applications. Its free piston power module is particularly notable for generating electrical power for extended electric vehicles and hybrids. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in York, United Kingdom, Libertine FPE serves clients in the automotive and motorsport industries on a global scale.

Oxford Genetics

Venture Round in 2019
Oxford Genetics Ltd. is a UK-based biotechnology company that specializes in synthetic biology, focusing on DNA design, protein expression optimization, and cell line development technologies and services. The company offers a variety of plasmid products, including CRISPR plasmids, reporter genes, and viral vectors, which are used for various research and production applications. All products are designed to be free of intellectual property restrictions. Oxford Genetics provides its offerings through a global distribution network, serving customers in countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan, while also enabling online purchases. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Begbroke, the company has established a strategic partnership with The Native Antigen Company Ltd. to enhance its capabilities in the biotechnology sector.

Intechnica

Venture Round in 2019
Intechnica is a provider of information technology and software development services in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in delivering digital innovation and transformation solutions that facilitate rapid business growth. By focusing on enhancing website and application performance, Intechnica helps organizations significantly reduce hosting costs while maximizing their sales revenues. Through its technology consulting services, Intechnica aims to support businesses in achieving their growth objectives efficiently and effectively.

W2

Series A in 2018
W2 Global Data Solutions Limited specializes in providing online screening tools and services designed to assist organizations in effectively verifying the identities of individuals and entities. Its key offerings include SAVI, a web-based portal for accessing various databases related to sanctions and politically exposed persons, and KYCchecker, which facilitates real-time identity verification for both consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Additionally, the company offers AMLchecker, an application that ensures compliance with European Union Money Laundering Directives, and BSMART, a tool for monitoring and screening customer records against multiple data sources, including international sanctions and criminal lists. W2 also provides LiveBoat, which ensures continuity by switching to alternate data sources during outages. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, W2 serves a diverse clientele, including both consumers and businesses, both domestically and internationally.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2018
Locate Bio Limited is a regenerative medicine and device company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The company specializes in a regenerative medicine platform that utilizes Targeted, Orchestrated Signaling technology for tissue repair. This platform allows for precise delivery of therapeutic signals directly to the site of injury, enhancing cell therapies and orchestrating host cell responses. Locate Bio's products support various clinical fields, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery. The company is developing several innovative products, including LDGraft, a controlled-release formulation for chronic low back pain, and CognitOss, aimed at addressing antimicrobial-resistant infections. With a focus on research and innovation, Locate Bio is committed to providing advanced solutions for surgeons and improving patient outcomes.

VoxPopMe

Venture Round in 2018
VoxPopMe Limited is a video insight platform that enables brands to engage directly with consumers through video feedback. Founded in 2013 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Utah, United States, the company provides an application that allows businesses to pose questions to targeted consumers based on demographics such as age, gender, and location. The platform facilitates the capture, analysis, and sharing of consumer opinions via recorded videos, supporting a range of applications in market research and customer experience. This includes enhancing customer satisfaction surveys, net promoter score programs, and product development initiatives. VoxPopMe aims to empower brands to make informed decisions by connecting them with authentic consumer insights, allowing them to understand how their customers feel about their products and services.

Impression Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Impression Technologies Limited, established in 2012 and based in London, specializes in the marketing and commercialization of its innovative Hot Form Quench (HFQ) technology. This technology allows for the efficient formation of aluminum panels into complex shapes, catering to various engineering needs. The company offers a comprehensive service that spans from concept development to production, providing the necessary expertise to support clients in utilizing HFQ technology effectively. Impression Technologies operates a fully equipped facility in Coventry, UK, where it conducts in-house prototyping and production runs to meet the demands of its HFQ customers and partners.

Medherant

Venture Round in 2018
Medherant Limited is a clinical-stage company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for pain and central nervous system diseases through its advanced transdermal drug delivery technology. Founded in 2014 by Professor David Haddleton and the University of Warwick, Medherant has created the TEPI Patch, a novel transdermal system that utilizes a unique adhesive to enhance drug delivery while overcoming challenges associated with metabolism, gastrointestinal toxicity, and low bioavailability. Unlike traditional patch technologies that may have limited drug loading capacities, Medherant's approach allows for higher concentrations of medications and faster release rates. This method addresses the shortcomings of topical creams and gels, which often lack precise dose control, thereby providing an effective solution for delivering a broader range of pharmaceutical products.

Intechnica

Venture Round in 2017
Intechnica is a provider of information technology and software development services in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in delivering digital innovation and transformation solutions that facilitate rapid business growth. By focusing on enhancing website and application performance, Intechnica helps organizations significantly reduce hosting costs while maximizing their sales revenues. Through its technology consulting services, Intechnica aims to support businesses in achieving their growth objectives efficiently and effectively.

Aston EyeTech

Series A in 2017
Aston EyeTech is a tech startup developing a range of proprietary hardware and software products for ocular care. It is revolutionizing the Ocular care ecosystem through increased portability, improved accuracy, and lower costs. The company is a spinout from Aston University’s School of Optometry. Aston EyeTech was founded in 2014 and is based in Birmingham, England.

VerdEnergy

Debt Financing in 2017
VerdEnergy is a Yorkshire based supplier of high quality biomass wood pellets and wood fuels across the region, that is focused on excellent customer service.VerdEnergy is the region's established supplier of ENplus & BSL biomass wood pellets, covering the area with a network of strategic depots, offering resilience of supply – even at the coldest times of year. Using specialist wood pellet delivery vehicles and a wealth of sector experience, you’re assured of high quality fuel, maximum boiler efficiency and better returns under the RHI with VerdEnergy.

Warwick Acoustics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Warwick Acoustics, established in 2002 and headquartered in Nuneaton, UK, specialises in the development and manufacture of high-resolution audio systems. The company's patented High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (HPEL) technology enables it to produce ultra-thin, lightweight speakers that deliver audiophile-quality sound across a broader bandwidth than traditional speakers, while being more environmentally friendly due to their recyclable materials. Warwick Acoustics focuses on creating exceptional personal audio experiences, with a particular emphasis on the automotive sector, aiming to revolutionise in-car audio, especially within electric vehicles.

Vision CCTV

Venture Round in 2017
Vision CCTV is a specialized designer and integrator of high-tech security systems, focusing on surveillance solutions for various sectors. The company excels in the design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of CCTV and access control systems. Its services are crucial for protecting essential facilities, including landfills, recycling sites, brick factories, oil refineries, and student accommodation blocks. Through its expertise, Vision CCTV plays a significant role in enhancing security measures across diverse industries.

Oxford Genetics

Venture Round in 2017
Oxford Genetics Ltd. is a UK-based biotechnology company that specializes in synthetic biology, focusing on DNA design, protein expression optimization, and cell line development technologies and services. The company offers a variety of plasmid products, including CRISPR plasmids, reporter genes, and viral vectors, which are used for various research and production applications. All products are designed to be free of intellectual property restrictions. Oxford Genetics provides its offerings through a global distribution network, serving customers in countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan, while also enabling online purchases. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Begbroke, the company has established a strategic partnership with The Native Antigen Company Ltd. to enhance its capabilities in the biotechnology sector.

nDreams

Venture Round in 2017
nDreams Ltd. is a game developer and publisher based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializing in virtual reality (VR) and immersive gaming experiences. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on creating high-quality games for various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile devices. nDreams combines AAA gaming expertise with proprietary VR technologies to deliver innovative and engaging interactive experiences. Its portfolio features a diverse range of games, from action-packed space shooters to serene adventure titles, catering to a wide audience and ensuring entertainment through compelling gameplay.

Impression Technologies

Series B in 2017
Impression Technologies Limited, established in 2012 and based in London, specializes in the marketing and commercialization of its innovative Hot Form Quench (HFQ) technology. This technology allows for the efficient formation of aluminum panels into complex shapes, catering to various engineering needs. The company offers a comprehensive service that spans from concept development to production, providing the necessary expertise to support clients in utilizing HFQ technology effectively. Impression Technologies operates a fully equipped facility in Coventry, UK, where it conducts in-house prototyping and production runs to meet the demands of its HFQ customers and partners.

Oxford Genetics

Venture Round in 2017
Oxford Genetics Ltd. is a UK-based biotechnology company that specializes in synthetic biology, focusing on DNA design, protein expression optimization, and cell line development technologies and services. The company offers a variety of plasmid products, including CRISPR plasmids, reporter genes, and viral vectors, which are used for various research and production applications. All products are designed to be free of intellectual property restrictions. Oxford Genetics provides its offerings through a global distribution network, serving customers in countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan, while also enabling online purchases. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Begbroke, the company has established a strategic partnership with The Native Antigen Company Ltd. to enhance its capabilities in the biotechnology sector.

Intechnica

Angel Round in 2017
Intechnica is a provider of information technology and software development services in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in delivering digital innovation and transformation solutions that facilitate rapid business growth. By focusing on enhancing website and application performance, Intechnica helps organizations significantly reduce hosting costs while maximizing their sales revenues. Through its technology consulting services, Intechnica aims to support businesses in achieving their growth objectives efficiently and effectively.

Wallet.Services

Seed Round in 2017
We are the makers of SICCAR, the most cybersecure platform for organisations to collaborate by configuring and running business processes that share trusted data. SICCAR has been purposely built for cybersecure data sharing and process automation - where data security, protection, integrity and governance are addressed out of the box. Configure what you need and, within a matter of hours, you can get processes up and running. It has been designed so that you can quickly respond to changes and grow incrementally. The development of SICCAR for the Public Sector was informed in detail after our review of Distributed Ledger Technologies for the Scottish Government. As part of the world-leading CivTech accelerator programme, SICCAR has been specifically developed to address data sharing problems between public sector agencies. An award-winning platform, it was recognised in Citibank's Tech for Integrity Challenge and won the Best Cyber Breakthrough Award at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2017. Out with public sector, SICCAR is being utilised in manufacturing and resources industries to assure the integrity of supply chains and address complex manufacturing challenges. To build SICCAR we’ve taken the best bits from Distributed Ledger Technology and made it easy to use by business analysts. It has REST APIs and SDKs in order to interoperate with all the other good stuff going on. SICCAR also integrates with existing identity platforms via OpenID.

Axis Spine Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Axis Spine Technologies Ltd is a company specializing in the development of spinal implants, particularly for anterior lumbar fixation. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative products, including a modular fusion cage technology that allows for atraumatic insertion. By focusing on reducing the risks associated with traditional implants, Axis Spine Technologies aims to enhance intra-operative correction capabilities while minimizing the potential for structural damage and complications. Their approach enables surgeons to perform precision-engineered spinal fusion procedures with greater ease, ultimately improving patient care through differentiated and advanced medical solutions.

Comparesoft

Venture Round in 2017
Comparesoft Ltd operates a software comparison platform designed to assist businesses in evaluating various asset management software packages. This platform enables users to compare software for fixed asset management across multiple categories, including properties, facilities, industrial plants, and IT asset management. Additionally, it provides tools for assessing enterprise asset management software relevant to various industries, such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Comparesoft offers unbiased, vendor-neutral software suggestions tailored to meet specific business needs. The platform's comprehensive approach allows users to shortlist and rank software options, facilitating informed decision-making. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Comparesoft serves a diverse clientele, including large organizations like PwC and Honda, as well as thousands of other businesses across different sectors.

Faradion

Series B in 2017
Faradion Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of sodium-ion battery materials. The company's innovative sodium-ion technology offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, delivering comparable performance while significantly reducing costs. Faradion's portfolio includes a range of sodium-ion cathode materials designed for diverse applications, such as stationary and renewable energy storage, backup systems, and automotive markets. By focusing on advanced, low-cost solutions, Faradion aims to provide efficient energy sources for transportation, energy storage, and remote power needs, contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Smart Antenna Technologies

Series A in 2017
Smart Antenna Technologies Ltd specializes in designing and developing advanced smart antenna systems for the mobile device and infrastructure markets. The company offers innovative, multi-band, multi-functional, and multi-port antenna solutions that cater to a range of applications including smartphones, laptops, tablets, small cells, Internet of Things devices, and automotive systems. Founded in 2013 as a spinout from the University of Birmingham, Smart Antenna Technologies has patented a pioneering technology that significantly reduces the number of antennas needed in devices, replacing multiple existing antennas with a single, compact unit. This technology not only decreases manufacturing costs and the physical size of devices but also enhances performance and battery life. The company serves a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers across the United States, Europe, South Korea, Japan, and China, addressing the increasing demand for efficient antenna solutions suitable for next-generation cellular technologies like 4G LTE. With its headquarters in Birmingham and an additional office in Bath, the company continues to drive innovation in antenna design.

nDreams

Venture Round in 2016
nDreams Ltd. is a game developer and publisher based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializing in virtual reality (VR) and immersive gaming experiences. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on creating high-quality games for various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile devices. nDreams combines AAA gaming expertise with proprietary VR technologies to deliver innovative and engaging interactive experiences. Its portfolio features a diverse range of games, from action-packed space shooters to serene adventure titles, catering to a wide audience and ensuring entertainment through compelling gameplay.

Oxford Genetics

Grant in 2016
Oxford Genetics Ltd. is a UK-based biotechnology company that specializes in synthetic biology, focusing on DNA design, protein expression optimization, and cell line development technologies and services. The company offers a variety of plasmid products, including CRISPR plasmids, reporter genes, and viral vectors, which are used for various research and production applications. All products are designed to be free of intellectual property restrictions. Oxford Genetics provides its offerings through a global distribution network, serving customers in countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan, while also enabling online purchases. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Begbroke, the company has established a strategic partnership with The Native Antigen Company Ltd. to enhance its capabilities in the biotechnology sector.

Medherant

Seed Round in 2016
Medherant Limited is a clinical-stage company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for pain and central nervous system diseases through its advanced transdermal drug delivery technology. Founded in 2014 by Professor David Haddleton and the University of Warwick, Medherant has created the TEPI Patch, a novel transdermal system that utilizes a unique adhesive to enhance drug delivery while overcoming challenges associated with metabolism, gastrointestinal toxicity, and low bioavailability. Unlike traditional patch technologies that may have limited drug loading capacities, Medherant's approach allows for higher concentrations of medications and faster release rates. This method addresses the shortcomings of topical creams and gels, which often lack precise dose control, thereby providing an effective solution for delivering a broader range of pharmaceutical products.

Concepta

Post in 2016
Concepta PLC is involved in the development of products and a platform, which targets the personalized mobile health market with a focus on women’s fertility and unexplained infertility.

Concepta Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2016
Concepta is a United Kingdom start-up that is developing a new all-in-one device for pregnancy and fertility testing and monitoring.

Enterprise Ventures

Acquisition in 2016
Enterprise Ventures (EV), founded in 1982 and based in Preston, United Kingdom, is a prominent provider of venture capital and early-stage financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in England and Wales. The firm offers a diverse range of investment funds, managing capital on behalf of both private and public sector investors. EV specializes in providing both equity and debt funding, investing up to £2 million in businesses at various stages of development, from pre-revenue and proof of concept to management buy-outs and growth financing. As a regulated entity, EV adheres to standards set by the Financial Services Authority and is a full member of the British Venture Capital Association. In 2016, EV was acquired by Mercia Technologies, further enhancing its capacity to support SMEs.

IN-PART

Seed Round in 2016
IN-PART is a digital matchmaking platform that connects university technology transfer teams with a global network of research and development decision-makers in the corporate sector. By utilizing a natural language processing engine and sophisticated algorithms, the platform effectively aligns university technologies with the specific needs of companies, facilitating successful partnerships. This approach not only aids in the commercialization of university research but also provides valuable feedback on market viability when direct commercialization is not feasible. IN-PART's focus on simplifying initial connections drives meaningful collaboration and enhances the impact of academic innovations in the marketplace.

Edge Case Games

Venture Round in 2015
Edge Case Games is a developer of an online gaming platform that specializes in creating tactical space combat games. The company focuses on providing engaging experiences for PC-based gamers, allowing them to immerse themselves in a virtual reality environment. Their flagship product is a team-based space combat game that caters to the interests of online gamers. Recent updates have yielded positive feedback, though the company has encountered some challenges along the way. As they continue to refine their offerings, they are actively working on the next update to enhance gameplay and user experience.

Smart Antenna Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Smart Antenna Technologies Ltd specializes in designing and developing advanced smart antenna systems for the mobile device and infrastructure markets. The company offers innovative, multi-band, multi-functional, and multi-port antenna solutions that cater to a range of applications including smartphones, laptops, tablets, small cells, Internet of Things devices, and automotive systems. Founded in 2013 as a spinout from the University of Birmingham, Smart Antenna Technologies has patented a pioneering technology that significantly reduces the number of antennas needed in devices, replacing multiple existing antennas with a single, compact unit. This technology not only decreases manufacturing costs and the physical size of devices but also enhances performance and battery life. The company serves a diverse clientele, including handset manufacturers across the United States, Europe, South Korea, Japan, and China, addressing the increasing demand for efficient antenna solutions suitable for next-generation cellular technologies like 4G LTE. With its headquarters in Birmingham and an additional office in Bath, the company continues to drive innovation in antenna design.

LM Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
LM Technologies Ltd specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of wireless modules and adapters, focusing on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, SIM card, and modular technologies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including Bluetooth USB adapters, Bluetooth watches, SIM tools, converters, meter antennas, and various gadgets. By partnering with prominent technology vendors such as Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Realtek, LM Technologies ensures its products meet the latest technical standards in the wireless market. The company serves customers through a network of distributors and retailers across Europe, providing a cost-effective pathway for other manufacturers to bring their products to market. Established in 2004 and headquartered in London, LM Technologies has built a global presence, with its products accessible or licensed in 72 countries.

Edge Case Games

Seed Round in 2015
Edge Case Games is a developer of an online gaming platform that specializes in creating tactical space combat games. The company focuses on providing engaging experiences for PC-based gamers, allowing them to immerse themselves in a virtual reality environment. Their flagship product is a team-based space combat game that caters to the interests of online gamers. Recent updates have yielded positive feedback, though the company has encountered some challenges along the way. As they continue to refine their offerings, they are actively working on the next update to enhance gameplay and user experience.

Akamis Bio

Series C in 2015
Akamis Bio is a clinical-stage oncology company dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through its innovative Tumor-Specific Immuno-Gene Therapy (T-SIGn®) platform. The company develops a portfolio of therapeutics specifically targeting solid tumors, aiming to enhance patients' immune responses to recognize and eradicate cancer cells. By harnessing a proprietary intravenously administered viral platform, Akamis Bio focuses on delivering effective gene therapies that address the needs of cancer patients, striving to improve their quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Soccer Manager

Venture Round in 2015
Soccer Manager Ltd. is a UK-based developer of online soccer management games, established in 2004 and headquartered in Preston. The company offers a range of gaming experiences, including Soccer Manager 2017, Soccer Manager Worlds, and a version accessible via Facebook, Steam, iOS, and Android. Soccer Manager Worlds, which launched in 2005, is a multiplayer game that has attracted a large and engaged user base, with hundreds of thousands logging in daily. The company aims to make its games accessible to a global audience, particularly in regions such as South America and southern Europe. Since inception, over 25 million users have registered, with more than one million active participants each month. Soccer Manager has continued to innovate with new titles, including Soccer Manager 2015 and Football Clash: Allstars, which focuses on mobile platforms. Currently, the company is developing Soccer Manager Crypto, a blockchain-based management game expected to launch in early 2019.

Science Warehouse

Venture Round in 2015
Science Warehouse is a UK-based company, founded in 2000, that specializes in providing a cloud-based spend management platform and e-marketplace systems. These solutions are designed to enhance efficiencies throughout the source-to-settle process, offering customers comprehensive control over the purchasing cycle from requisition to payment. By streamlining this process, Science Warehouse helps organizations achieve cost savings and better manage their spending, addressing the challenges posed by fast-changing market demands and limited resources. The company's focus is on enabling clients to leverage technology and collaboration to meet their strategic goals and foster growth.

EventsTag

Seed Round in 2015
We are EventsTag, a rapidly growing start-up: passionate about connecting brands and customers through original, innovative and irresistibly shareable social media content, powered by our own advanced experiential tech platform.

Avid Games

Venture Round in 2015
Avid Games, founded in 2012 and based in Heathfield, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of a digital trading card platform. Initially collaborating with leading physical trading card publishers, the company gained insights into the collecting habits of fans and consumers. In late 2017, Avid Games assumed full publishing responsibilities for its products and was recognized as one of the top 30 start-ups in the UK by Tech Nation’s Upscale programme. In 2018, the company published projects for notable brands such as Discovery, Valiant, and Formula 1, further establishing its presence in the digital trading card market.

nDreams

Venture Round in 2015
nDreams Ltd. is a game developer and publisher based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializing in virtual reality (VR) and immersive gaming experiences. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on creating high-quality games for various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile devices. nDreams combines AAA gaming expertise with proprietary VR technologies to deliver innovative and engaging interactive experiences. Its portfolio features a diverse range of games, from action-packed space shooters to serene adventure titles, catering to a wide audience and ensuring entertainment through compelling gameplay.

nDreams

Venture Round in 2014
nDreams Ltd. is a game developer and publisher based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializing in virtual reality (VR) and immersive gaming experiences. Founded in 2002, the company focuses on creating high-quality games for various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile devices. nDreams combines AAA gaming expertise with proprietary VR technologies to deliver innovative and engaging interactive experiences. Its portfolio features a diverse range of games, from action-packed space shooters to serene adventure titles, catering to a wide audience and ensuring entertainment through compelling gameplay.

Circadian Solar

Venture Round in 2008
Circadian Solar Ltd. is a developer of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology, a form of solar power that unlocks the potential of the sun to deliver clean, renewable and affordable energy.

Blackstar Amplification

Private Equity Round in 2007
Blackstar Amplification Limited is a UK-based company located in Northampton, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Founded by four directors, all of whom are experienced musicians, the company combines over 50 years of expertise in guitar amplification design and production. Blackstar's product range includes valve overdrive pedals, hand-wired amplifiers, and amplifiers suitable for studio and practice use, all aimed at providing guitarists with exceptional tools for self-expression.
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