Touchcast
Series A in 2021
Touchcast is a developer of a generative AI platform that provides comprehensive solutions for digital communication and marketing. The company focuses on creating engaging communication experiences through its innovative Smart Video technology, which combines AI and machine learning to facilitate the creation of interactive content. By utilizing cognitive caching technology, Touchcast enhances the efficiency of its platform, reducing costs and improving response times for organizations. This enables businesses to create, manage, and distribute multimodal generative experiences that captivate audiences and drive actionable results.
unrd
Venture Round in 2020
unrd develops interactive mobile entertainment that blends cinematic storytelling with engaging gameplay, aiming to pioneer a new genre that merges Hollywood-level narratives with mobile platform dynamics.
Dataseat (now part of Verve Group)
Seed Round in 2020
Dataseat Ltd is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. It specializes in software solutions for managing user acquisition and retargeting campaigns. The company offers a custom demand-side platform that enables app developers to buy advertising inventory directly from the source, as well as a data management platform for creating user segments and analytics. By providing these tools, Dataseat empowers brands to gain full control and transparency over their media buying processes, minimizing risks associated with app download and attribution fraud. This approach allows clients to effectively manage their campaigns without the interference of third-party networks, ensuring that their user data is handled securely and efficiently.
Vault Platform
Seed Round in 2019
Vault Platform Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2018 that offers a blockchain-based counter-harassment platform. This platform enables employees to record, report, and resolve misconduct in the workplace, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability. Vault Platform serves as a comprehensive solution for corporate ethics, integrating features for case management and data analysis to support organizations in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
Farewill
Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.
Technology Will Save Us
Series A in 2018
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing DIY gadget kits and hardware aimed at families, educators, and young people. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of innovative products, including handheld games consoles, electronic synthesizers, conductive dough, DIY speaker kits, moisture sensors, and an open-source electronics platform. Its mission is to inspire creativity and innovation among young people by providing hands-on technology experiences. The company serves various educational environments, including classrooms, after-school clubs, and home schools, and has successfully reached children in over 87 countries. With a dedicated team of designers, educators, and engineers, Technology Will Save Us engages closely with children during the design process, ensuring that its products align with their interests and learning needs. The company's offerings are available through kiosks in the UK and online, making them accessible to a global audience.
Huggg is a micro gifting platform that simplifies the process of recognizing and appreciating colleagues through personalized gifts. The platform allows users to easily choose and share high-quality gifts for various occasions, such as employee anniversaries and seasonal celebrations, enhancing workplace culture and employee experience. By streamlining the gifting process, Huggg transforms what typically takes months into a quick, efficient task that can be completed in just minutes. Users can also automate gift scheduling to ensure important dates, like birthdays, are never overlooked. The platform focuses on delivering thoughtful gifts that resonate with a modern and diverse workforce, making it easier for employers to express gratitude and foster a positive work environment.
Ometria is a London-based SaaS company that provides an ecommerce intelligence platform for retailers to optimize customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and on-site experiences. The platform uses customer data and analytics to build detailed profiles and deliver personalized, cross-channel campaigns, enabling retailers to send relevant messages, improve engagement, and drive revenue. Founded in 2013, Ometria serves retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond with scalable big data capabilities that power data-driven decision making in commerce.
Mrs Wordsmith
Seed Round in 2017
Mrs Wordsmith Limited is an innovative educational company based in London, founded in 2015, that specializes in vocabulary learning for young people. The company provides a subscription-based program featuring visually engaging materials designed to help students learn and retain essential vocabulary for academic success. By combining data science with creative illustrations from accomplished artists, Mrs Wordsmith focuses on the 10,000 most relevant words, curated with input from Cambridge University data scientists. Their offerings include illustrated storytelling, gaming, and animation books aimed at enhancing reading comprehension and writing skills for children of all ages. The program is well-received by teachers, parents, and students alike for its effective and engaging approach to vocabulary acquisition.
Farewill
Seed Round in 2016
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.
Gluru, based in London, operates as a software company specialising in advanced analytical tools for user data. Its flagship product, Kare, is a SaaS platform that processes and connects billions of recommendations from unstructured data sources using proprietary NLP and machine learning algorithms. This enables consumers or teams to save time, collaborate more efficiently, and increase productivity and sales within enterprises by providing real-time, actionable insights into their unstructured data.
Verve Events is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in word-of-mouth sales. The company leverages networks of advocates to promote and sell events and experiences, incentivizing these advocates with rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes. Trusted by more than 500 events globally across over 40 countries, Verve effectively enhances event visibility and attendance through its unique marketing approach. The company collaborates with major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Paylogic, and Front Gate Tickets to streamline the sales process and enhance customer engagement.
Vallie Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, specializes in on-demand valet parking services. Through its mobile application, the company allows users to drive directly to their destination, with a valet driver meeting them to park their car for an hourly or daily basis. Additionally, Vallie offers supplementary services such as car washing, petrol refills, MOTs, electric vehicle charging, and screen wash services.
Fleksy is a mobile keyboard technology company that designs and delivers customizable keyboard software for Android and iOS devices. Its flagship keyboard app provides predictive text, extensive customization, and the ability to share GIFs, stickers, and media directly from the keyboard, enhancing messaging and productivity. The company also offers a Software Development Kit that enables businesses to embed a high-quality typing experience in their own apps. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Fleksy has more than 20 million downloads worldwide and aims to support language input across devices and languages.
Technology Will Save Us
Seed Round in 2015
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing DIY gadget kits and hardware aimed at families, educators, and young people. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of innovative products, including handheld games consoles, electronic synthesizers, conductive dough, DIY speaker kits, moisture sensors, and an open-source electronics platform. Its mission is to inspire creativity and innovation among young people by providing hands-on technology experiences. The company serves various educational environments, including classrooms, after-school clubs, and home schools, and has successfully reached children in over 87 countries. With a dedicated team of designers, educators, and engineers, Technology Will Save Us engages closely with children during the design process, ensuring that its products align with their interests and learning needs. The company's offerings are available through kiosks in the UK and online, making them accessible to a global audience.
Endource
Venture Round in 2015
Endource is an online fashion ecommerce platform based in London that aggregates editor-approved clothing, footwear and accessories from multiple brands and media sources. Founded in 2014, the platform enables customers to shop across categories including apparel, shoes, bags and other accessories for men, women and children, offering editor-approved pieces from brands such as Gucci, Hush, Maje, Topshop, Whistles and Sandro in a single place.
Ometria
Seed Round in 2015
Ometria is a London-based SaaS company that provides an ecommerce intelligence platform for retailers to optimize customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and on-site experiences. The platform uses customer data and analytics to build detailed profiles and deliver personalized, cross-channel campaigns, enabling retailers to send relevant messages, improve engagement, and drive revenue. Founded in 2013, Ometria serves retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond with scalable big data capabilities that power data-driven decision making in commerce.
CreativeX
Seed Round in 2015
CreativeX develops an AI-powered platform for visual communication and creative measurement. The platform analyzes images and videos, applying contextual tags and cross-referencing with brand guidelines and advertising performance data to reveal how the creative content performs. By providing insights into data clarity and creative effectiveness, it helps brands optimize future campaigns and ensure visual assets align with brand standards and drive better marketing outcomes.
Dojo App
Seed Round in 2015
Dojo is a mobile app that helps in finding leisures in the area. The app helps thousands of young Londoners find cool places to eat, drink, and visit in their city.
Dojo was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.
Ometria
Seed Round in 2014
Ometria is a London-based SaaS company that provides an ecommerce intelligence platform for retailers to optimize customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and on-site experiences. The platform uses customer data and analytics to build detailed profiles and deliver personalized, cross-channel campaigns, enabling retailers to send relevant messages, improve engagement, and drive revenue. Founded in 2013, Ometria serves retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond with scalable big data capabilities that power data-driven decision making in commerce.
Citymapper
Series A in 2014
Citymapper Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile and web-based transit application serving New York City, London, Paris, and Berlin. Its primary product, Citymapper, provides real-time transit information and directions via iOS and Android apps, along with APIs for developers. The company also offers CMMapLauncher, a tool to launch Citymapper and other mapping applications. Citymapper's mission is to help urban dwellers navigate cities efficiently by leveraging open transport data and real-time information, including weather alerts and disruptions.
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.
Comparabien.com
Seed Round in 2013
Comparabien S.A. operates an online platform that enables users to compare a wide range of financial and telecommunication products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lima, Peru, the company serves multiple countries in Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. The website allows users to evaluate various financial products such as credit cards, personal loans, mortgage loans, and savings accounts, as well as telecommunication services like internet providers and cable operators. By offering comprehensive product information, Comparabien helps customers make informed decisions, ultimately saving them time and money. The company primarily generates revenue through sales commissions and advertising.
Citymapper
Seed Round in 2012
Citymapper Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile and web-based transit application serving New York City, London, Paris, and Berlin. Its primary product, Citymapper, provides real-time transit information and directions via iOS and Android apps, along with APIs for developers. The company also offers CMMapLauncher, a tool to launch Citymapper and other mapping applications. Citymapper's mission is to help urban dwellers navigate cities efficiently by leveraging open transport data and real-time information, including weather alerts and disruptions.
EVRYTHNG
Seed Round in 2011
EVRYTHNG is an Internet of Things platform that connects consumer products to the Web and manages real-time data across the product lifecycle. It offers THNGHUB, a local cloud gateway for multiple smart devices; Consumer Engagement to turn products into owned digital media channels; Brand Protection to authenticate products and leverage real-time data for protection; Inventory Management to track inventory from factory to consumer; Product Registration and Reordering solutions, plus consulting and professional services. Its platform collects and applies real-time data from products and packaging to enable connected devices, direct digital services to end users, and improved supply chains. It serves appliances and electronics, apparel and accessories, consumer packaged goods, food and beverages, health and insurance, lighting, telecommunications, and toys. Founded in 2011 and based in London, with offices in New York and San Francisco.