William Currie Group

William Currie Group was a private investment firm established in 1997 and based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm focused on financing emerging companies primarily in the e-commerce and technology sectors, making investments in both publicly traded and privately owned businesses. With a team of professional investors, William Currie Group aimed to support companies with significant growth potential, providing capital and expertise to facilitate rapid operational scaling. Over the years, the firm developed substantial shareholdings in various market-leading companies, demonstrating a strong track record in guiding young businesses through fast growth challenges. However, it is currently out of business.

Neil Currie

Director

12 past transactions

Sirenum

Series A in 2021
Sirenum Limited operates a cloud-based workforce management platform designed for agencies and organizations that rely on hourly workers. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing onboarding, human resources, compliance, scheduling, monitoring, and financial analytics. Its platform is particularly suited for industries with complex workforces, including staffing, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, security, and construction. By leveraging cloud and mobile technology, Sirenum aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability for its clients by ensuring the appropriate allocation of staff while managing compliance and certifications. The platform's agile technology allows for integration with other service providers, enabling the development of new features based on client demand, thereby optimizing workforce management on a global scale.

Lavanda

Angel Round in 2017
Lavanda Ventures Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in real estate management and letting services, catering to both business and consumer markets. Founded in 2014, Lavanda has developed a technology platform that enables residential property owners and operators to capitalize on short-term rental demand while providing a consistent hospitality experience. The platform addresses inefficiencies in property management by optimizing building configurations and revenue management, allowing owners to enhance rental yields through flexible rental solutions. Additionally, Lavanda offers property management and housekeeping services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive support for landlords and enhancing the residential rental experience.

PinPoint.money

Seed Round in 2017
Making the global workforce a financially happy one. Financial literacy is now at an all-time low, so it’s really no surprise that financial anxiety is now a modern illness. Along with work related stress, they’re the two biggest causes of absenteeism in the workplace. PinPoint enables a new empowered culture, giving your employees the confidence to convert their hard earned money into the things and experiences they really want from life!

ORCHA

Seed Round in 2016
ORCHA, the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications, focuses on the independent evaluation of health and care-related applications. It employs a clinically and academically validated framework to conduct thorough assessments of these apps, which are then presented in an accessible database on its website and professional platforms. Users can easily search for relevant applications by category or keyword, with each reviewed app summarized by two main scores—Value and Risk—along with key functionalities. By providing a reliable resource for both clinicians and patients, ORCHA aims to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Wranx

Seed Round in 2015
Wranx is a company that specializes in enhancing employee training through its innovative learning platform. It focuses on developing a highly skilled workforce by integrating existing e-learning initiatives into the workplace, allowing employees to engage in short, focused training sessions via desktop, tablet, or smartphone. The platform employs a scientifically proven method known as spaced repetition, which optimizes the sequence of questions to address individual knowledge gaps and difficulties. Wranx transforms existing training content at no cost, ensuring that e-learning is not limited to traditional classroom settings. By utilizing gamification, bite-sized learning, and comprehensive reporting, Wranx enables users to assimilate knowledge more quickly and retain it longer, ultimately fostering behavioral change and enhancing overall performance across various industries.

Big Dude

Venture Round in 2015
Big Dude is an online marketplace specializing in men's clothing in sizes 2XL to 8XL. The platform offers a wide variety of apparel, including shirts, trousers, suits, and accessories, featuring well-known brands such as Lambretta and Mish Mash, alongside its own Bigdude brand collection. Committed to providing competitive pricing, Big Dude aims to cater to the needs of customers seeking stylish and affordable plus-size clothing. The diverse range of products ensures that shoppers can find essential basics as well as more detailed fashion pieces, all available conveniently online.

Purple

Series A in 2015
Purple is a company that offers an indoor location services platform, enabling users to access public Wi-Fi networks easily through social media accounts or short forms. With over 20 million users across 83 countries, Purple provides businesses with tools to monitor their physical spaces and gain insights into customer behavior. Its clientele includes notable brands and venues such as Legoland, Jaguar, and the Indiana Pacers. The company operates through two main segments: WiFi Solutions and Location Services. Purple WiFi offers guest Wi-Fi, analytics, and marketing features such as branded splash pages, demographic-based email and SMS communication, and reporting tools. Purple Location specializes in pinpointing devices within physical spaces, offering features like proximity marketing and heatmapping. With offices in multiple countries and an extensive reseller network, Purple is experiencing growth in sectors like hospitality, retail, and healthcare, as cities increasingly adopt Internet of Things technologies.

Atterley

Venture Round in 2014
Atterley is an online fashion marketplace that connects independent boutiques and luxury designer brands with consumers, providing a unique shopping experience. Founded in 2012 and relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, Atterley focuses on promoting independent retail by curating a diverse selection of both well-known and niche labels. The platform allows customers to access boutique clothing and accessories directly from their homes, offering quality products at competitive prices. By supporting independent retailers, Atterley celebrates the distinctiveness of boutique shopping while providing a convenient online avenue for consumers.

Gilda& Pearl

Venture Round in 2014
Gilda & Pearl is a designer of lingerie and nightwear that draws inspiration from classic cinema and the unique beauty of pearls. The company focuses on creating both classic and innovative designs, emphasizing the craftsmanship involved in its products. Each garment is meticulously sewn by hand and made to order, reflecting a commitment to traditional making skills and creativity. The result is a collection of glamorous and timeless pieces that cater to customers seeking elegance and uniqueness in their intimate apparel.

Connex One

Seed Round in 2014
Connex One Limited is a Manchester-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based, omni-channel customer engagement platform. Founded in 2013, the platform enables both inbound and outbound interactions through advanced technology that includes predictive dialer capabilities, data and speech analytics, and comprehensive contact center solutions. By analyzing and optimizing existing and new data sources, Connex One's platform enhances communication strategies, ensures compliance, and improves campaign effectiveness. This functionality not only aims to boost agent productivity and customer satisfaction but also helps businesses increase their revenue through more effective customer connections.

Thirsty Horses

Seed Round in 2013
Thirsty Horses is an Organizational Development consultancy founded in 2009, focused on fostering high-performance cultures within organizations. The firm empowers employees to take ownership of their work and personal development, which in turn encourages innovation and supports organizational growth and stability. Thirsty Horses also offers a health management application that integrates appraisal, performance management, and talent management tools. This application is designed to help small to medium enterprises, commercial organizations, and public sector bodies align their workforce with the organization's values and priorities. With a presence on the public sector procurement framework, G-Cloud 7, Thirsty Horses is accessible to a wide range of clients and is committed to delivering measurable results through its Organizational Development tools.

THG

Series C in 2010
THG Holdings plc is an online retailer and technology company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce solutions for consumer brand owners. Founded in 2004, the company has developed a robust platform that enables the manufacture and online retail of nutrition, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics products. THG operates a diverse array of websites that sell luxury fashion items and provides various services, including website development, online advertising, marketing, and consultancy. Additionally, it offers warehousing, distribution, and content creation through THG Studios, which supports large-scale projects. Beyond e-commerce, THG is involved in the management of hairdressing salons, hotels, and health clubs. The company was previously known as The Hut Group Limited before rebranding to THG Holdings plc in September 2020.
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