The Acceleration Group

Wise provides a core money transfer product, along with a borderless account for its audience of ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers, which holds over £2 billion in current deposits. The company features like automated identification verification, online and in-app technical assistance, and estimations of when money transfers will arrive, products and services that meet the needs of clients. Wise was established in 2011 by Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus in London, England.

Nuji Limited is an online shopping platform based in London, UK, that consolidates fashion and lifestyle products from over 8,000 department stores, brands, and boutiques. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide range of items, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, jewelry, and beauty products for women, as well as grooming products for men. Nuji emphasizes curation, using customer preferences to enhance product recommendations through its algorithms and editorial input. The platform aims to simplify the online shopping experience by providing a comprehensive inventory in one place, addressing the fragmentation often found in online retail. Since launching in 2011, Nuji has achieved profitability and reported annual gross sales of $15 million. The company operates as a subsidiary of Klarna Bank AB.

Zemanta is a digital advertising company that specializes in programmatic advertising for native content. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in North America and Europe, Zemanta offers a unique cross-channel media buying platform called Zemanta One. This platform is tailored for the promotion and distribution of marketing content, allowing advertisers to automate, scale, and optimize their native advertising efforts. Zemanta's technology enables clients, including major brands and digital agencies, to enhance their online advertising by focusing on post-click behavior optimization. This approach helps advertisers achieve desired outcomes such as visits, views, leads, and conversions, improving the overall interaction between consumers and advertising.

Riskified Ltd. is a fraud prevention platform designed for online merchants, founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The platform integrates with various e-commerce systems to provide decisive approval or decline recommendations for transactions, enabling merchants to foster trusted relationships with their customers. Using machine learning and insights from a global network of merchants, Riskified helps identify the legitimacy of online interactions, thereby mitigating risk and uncertainty. The platform not only drives higher sales but also reduces fraud and operational costs for its clients, enhancing consumer experiences. Riskified serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors, including fashion, electronics, and travel, with notable partnerships including brands such as Wayfair, SHEIN, and Macy's. The company derives a significant portion of its revenue from operations in Israel.

Wise provides a core money transfer product, along with a borderless account for its audience of ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers, which holds over £2 billion in current deposits. The company features like automated identification verification, online and in-app technical assistance, and estimations of when money transfers will arrive, products and services that meet the needs of clients. Wise was established in 2011 by Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus in London, England.

Adzuna is an online job search engine that attracts over 10 million visitors monthly, aiming to list every job available across multiple platforms. It aggregates and analyzes millions of job ads from various websites, offering users a comprehensive view of the job market through smarter search options and valuable data. The platform features unique tools like ValueMyCV, which assists job seekers in understanding their market worth and empowers them to make informed career decisions. Established in the UK in July 2011, Adzuna has expanded its operations to 11 countries and plays a significant role in analyzing economic trends, as its data supports the Number 10 Dashboard used by government officials. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Britain, Adzuna remains committed to leveraging technology to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities.

Wise provides a core money transfer product, along with a borderless account for its audience of ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers, which holds over £2 billion in current deposits. The company features like automated identification verification, online and in-app technical assistance, and estimations of when money transfers will arrive, products and services that meet the needs of clients. Wise was established in 2011 by Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus in London, England.

Adzuna is an online job search engine that attracts over 10 million visitors monthly, aiming to list every job available across multiple platforms. It aggregates and analyzes millions of job ads from various websites, offering users a comprehensive view of the job market through smarter search options and valuable data. The platform features unique tools like ValueMyCV, which assists job seekers in understanding their market worth and empowers them to make informed career decisions. Established in the UK in July 2011, Adzuna has expanded its operations to 11 countries and plays a significant role in analyzing economic trends, as its data supports the Number 10 Dashboard used by government officials. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Britain, Adzuna remains committed to leveraging technology to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities.

UserVoice, Inc. develops product feedback management software that helps businesses effectively collect, analyze, and act on customer feedback. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a range of tools for feedback collection, product roadmap prioritization, and communication. Its platform allows product managers and executives to capture actionable insights, run beta tests, and enhance feature adoption. UserVoice also provides analytics for comparing and testing product ideas, customer support functionalities, and a knowledge base for user assistance. By streamlining the feedback process, UserVoice enables organizations to make informed, data-driven product decisions and better align their offerings with customer needs.

Skimlinks is a prominent commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to generate new revenue streams, reducing their reliance on traditional advertising. The platform automatically generates income for publishers by monetizing product links within commerce-related content, earning them a share of sales when readers make purchases through these links. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, allowing publishers to earn commissions from approximately 27,000 merchants globally. The technology is designed to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click, thereby maximizing revenue potential. In 2017, the annual e-commerce transactions facilitated through Skimlinks' network reached $1 billion. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, Buzzfeed, and the Huffington Post.

ERPLY provides SaaS-based solutions for commercial retail inventory that handles data across physical shops, online stores, and warehouses. It also offers real-time dashboards with relevant data. The company’s software is integrated with other platforms, including a range of accounting and web-shop outlets; and mobile credit card readers for handheld mobile devices to deliver payments for large and small businesses. It offers its solutions to retail stores to build customer relationships and track valuable inventory; car service markets to maintain cars and schedule and assign jobs; salons and spas to avoid double booking; and cafes and delis. ERPLY was founded in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Skimlinks is a prominent commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to generate new revenue streams, reducing their reliance on traditional advertising. The platform automatically generates income for publishers by monetizing product links within commerce-related content, earning them a share of sales when readers make purchases through these links. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, allowing publishers to earn commissions from approximately 27,000 merchants globally. The technology is designed to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click, thereby maximizing revenue potential. In 2017, the annual e-commerce transactions facilitated through Skimlinks' network reached $1 billion. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, Buzzfeed, and the Huffington Post.

FreeAgent Holdings plc is a UK-based provider of cloud-based accounting software solutions and mobile applications tailored for freelancers, small business owners, and accountants. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company offers a user-friendly platform that simplifies financial management for its clients. FreeAgent has gained recognition as one of the largest online accounting services in the UK, assisting thousands of users in managing their accounts efficiently. Since June 2018, it has operated as a subsidiary of National Westminster Bank Plc. The company's focus on creating a straightforward and stress-free accounting experience aims to transform how small businesses engage with their financial management.

Zemanta is a digital advertising company that specializes in programmatic advertising for native content. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in North America and Europe, Zemanta offers a unique cross-channel media buying platform called Zemanta One. This platform is tailored for the promotion and distribution of marketing content, allowing advertisers to automate, scale, and optimize their native advertising efforts. Zemanta's technology enables clients, including major brands and digital agencies, to enhance their online advertising by focusing on post-click behavior optimization. This approach helps advertisers achieve desired outcomes such as visits, views, leads, and conversions, improving the overall interaction between consumers and advertising.

UserVoice, Inc. develops product feedback management software that helps businesses effectively collect, analyze, and act on customer feedback. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a range of tools for feedback collection, product roadmap prioritization, and communication. Its platform allows product managers and executives to capture actionable insights, run beta tests, and enhance feature adoption. UserVoice also provides analytics for comparing and testing product ideas, customer support functionalities, and a knowledge base for user assistance. By streamlining the feedback process, UserVoice enables organizations to make informed, data-driven product decisions and better align their offerings with customer needs.

Kublax is a secure online personal financial management platform which automatically aggregates all of your UK bank and credit card accounts into one place. Kublax participated in [Seedcamp](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/seedcamp) 2007.

Bitly, Inc. is a link management platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage, shorten, and optimize their links across various channels. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco and Denver, Bitly offers tools for tracking link performance, gathering audience insights, and measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The platform supports branded links that enhance brand visibility and employs HTTP 301 redirects, allowing companies to use custom domains for shortened links. By providing a comprehensive solution for omnichannel campaign tracking, Bitly helps brands improve customer engagement and optimize their marketing strategies. The company serves a global clientele through a network of representatives and offers browser plug-ins and software applications for easy access to its services.

Skimlinks is a prominent commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to generate new revenue streams, reducing their reliance on traditional advertising. The platform automatically generates income for publishers by monetizing product links within commerce-related content, earning them a share of sales when readers make purchases through these links. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, allowing publishers to earn commissions from approximately 27,000 merchants globally. The technology is designed to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click, thereby maximizing revenue potential. In 2017, the annual e-commerce transactions facilitated through Skimlinks' network reached $1 billion. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, Buzzfeed, and the Huffington Post.

TweetDeck is a Twitter client designed for desktop, web, and mobile devices, featuring a unique columned user interface that allows users to manage and monitor Twitter feeds efficiently. Originally developed as an Adobe AIR application, TweetDeck enables users to organize their main feed into topic or group-specific columns, offering a broader overview of tweets in real-time. The application integrates various social media services, including Twitter and Facebook, to enhance user experience. In 2011, TweetDeck was acquired by Twitter, which subsequently rebuilt the application using HTML5 technology, further improving its functionality and accessibility.

Mashery, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on API management technology and services for mid-sized and enterprise markets. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Seattle, New York, Boston, and Belfast, the company offers a range of products, including the Intel Mashery API Management solutions in both SaaS and Data Center Editions, which cater to varied security and operational needs. Its API Gateway services facilitate the exposure and consumption of application services, while providing monetization opportunities and compliance solutions for organizations handling sensitive data. Mashery's services extend across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and telecommunications, supporting over 60,000 active applications developed by more than 200,000 developers. The company became a subsidiary of TIBCO Software Inc. in 2015, enhancing its capabilities in API technology and strategy.

Tipjoy is a simple, social payments engine that allows merchants to sell digital content and features, charities to raise money for causes, and individuals to give money to one another. Tipjoy was a Winter '08 [Y Combinator](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/y-combinator) participant.

Dopplr is an online platform designed for frequent travelers, allowing them to share their upcoming travel plans with friends and colleagues. It facilitates connections by reminding users of contacts residing in the cities they intend to visit. The service promotes a community-oriented approach by enabling users to exchange tips regarding accommodations, dining, and local attractions. With a focus on enhancing travel experiences, Dopplr has reportedly enabled users to share travel information covering over 110 million kilometers and more than 2,000 cities globally. The company’s name is inspired by Christian Doppler, a 19th-century scientist known for formulating the Doppler effect.

Trigger, a San Francisco, CA-based company that has just launched its cross-platform mobile development framework targeted at web developers who want to be able to create native mobile apps.

Songkick is a ticketing vendor and online database of concerts for music enthusiasts. It offers concert discovery services for its users. Songkick provides services partnered with more than 500 artists, used by over 10 million monthly fans, and ticketing over 10,000 events worldwide each year. It was launched in 2007 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Founded in 2007, London-based Kindo is an internationally-focused web-based family networking platform that spans generations. On Kindo users can build their free next generation family tree and stay in touch with their loved ones. Kindo is available in 14 different languages with Arabic, Chinese, Turkish and Russian being exotic examples. The company is funded by high-profile business angels and venture capitalists, including Saul and Robin Klein from The Accelerator Group (TAG), Stefan Glaenzer (last.fm, myblog.de, ricardo.de) and Ambient Sound Investments (ASI), the investment company of Skype's founding engineers.

MyBuilder Limited is an online marketplace designed to connect homeowners with local builders and tradesmen. Established in 2004 and based in London, the platform facilitates the search for various construction and renovation services, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and more. Homeowners can post jobs for free, while builders and tradesmen can join the platform at no cost; they are charged a fee only when a homeowner accepts their quote. The marketplace emphasizes transparency and accountability, allowing users to rate tradesmen based on their workmanship. This feedback mechanism enhances the quality of service and helps homeowners make informed decisions when selecting professionals for their projects. MyBuilder Limited operates as a subsidiary of HomeAdvisor, Inc.

Amee’s mission is to provide credible environmental data on every organisation in the world, starting with 2.7 million in the UK. They believe that providing free access to this information will enable businesses, governments and consumers to make better decisions about the use of our planet’s resources. Open access to information has long been a key driver of innovation and prosperity. The Internet has accelerated this trend by improving the flow of information and catalysing networks for collaboration. amee leverages these forces to improve sustainability by creating a unique and open network where every organisation can update, compare and share environmental data for free. They are confident that organisations which use this information will become more efficient, responsible, and resilient.

Kublax is a secure online personal financial management platform which automatically aggregates all of your UK bank and credit card accounts into one place. Kublax participated in [Seedcamp](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/seedcamp) 2007.

Dopplr is an online platform designed for frequent travelers, allowing them to share their upcoming travel plans with friends and colleagues. It facilitates connections by reminding users of contacts residing in the cities they intend to visit. The service promotes a community-oriented approach by enabling users to exchange tips regarding accommodations, dining, and local attractions. With a focus on enhancing travel experiences, Dopplr has reportedly enabled users to share travel information covering over 110 million kilometers and more than 2,000 cities globally. The company’s name is inspired by Christian Doppler, a 19th-century scientist known for formulating the Doppler effect.

Offices in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston, Massachusetts and London, MOO.COM prints "MiniCards" and other stationery from your photos or designs which can be uploaded directly or accessed through [Flickr](http://www.crunchbasdcdscse.com/organization/Flickr), Picasa or one of Moo's other partner sites. Every single card can have a different image on it, which has turned them into somewhat of a collectors item. MOO says they "dream up new tools that help people turn their virtual content into beautiful print products" and indeed they have. After originally only offering MiniCards, MOO now offers stickers, greeting cards, business cards and postcards. MOO, which raised $5 million from Atlas Venture and Index Ventures in April 2006, has sold "several million cards" to customers in over 180 countries - including North Korea.

Uprizer, Inc. manufactures edge distribution network (EDN) products for content distribution over the Internet in the United States. Its products include Small Business Server and Mid-Size Business Server, which are pre-configured serves with EDN small business software on a Windows 2000 server and Linux/Windows 2000 server platforms respectively; and Enterprise Edition and Content Service Provider as EDN enterprise software. It provides enterprise, content provider, e-learning, developer, and network administration solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Los Angeles, California. Uprizer, Inc. is a former subsidiary of Redux Holdings, Inc.