Excelsior Studios
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2018 by Natalia Pochekutova, Excelsior Studios transforms old warehouses into functional creative spaces in London. It offers studios ranging from 128 sqft to 900 sqft, each equipped with washing facilities, heating, and individually metered power supplies, fostering a community for innovative artists and makers.
Sarah Myerscough Gallery
Venture Round in 2017
Sarah Myerscough Gallery is a prominent art gallery that showcases a carefully curated selection of contemporary craft and design artists. The gallery specializes in material-led processes, with a particular emphasis on wood and natural materials. It serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists, facilitating the exhibition of their work in various international art fairs. By promoting formal and aesthetic innovations within the contemporary visual arts, the gallery enables artists to enhance their visibility and engage with a broader audience. Its commitment to quality and craftsmanship distinguishes it within the art community.
Collectrium
Seed Round in 2014
Collectrium Inc. is a collection management platform established in 2009, specializing in fine arts and high-value collectibles such as cars, watches, jewelry, and wine. Based in New York, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Collectrium provides a secure, web-based system that enables users to access and manage their collections from any device. The platform supports various aspects of the collection life cycle, allowing art enthusiasts to browse, discover, and analyze their collections while offering ancillary services like insurance, storage, and restoration through partnerships with leading providers. Currently, over one million artworks from galleries and private collections are managed on Collectrium, which serves more than 25,000 art collectors globally in seven languages. The platform integrates tools for tracking location history, financial transactions, and activities related to auctions and exhibitions, thereby ensuring that collectors can effectively manage and safeguard their investments. As of February 2015, Collectrium operates as a subsidiary of Christie's International Plc.
Vini Italiani
Seed Round in 2014
Vini Italiani Limited is a London-based company specializing in the sale of Italian wines through its wine bars and retail stores. Established in 2010, it began as a retail store in South Kensington and expanded to include a wine bar in 2013, offering an extensive selection of over 400 quality Italian wines from all 20 regions, with a notable focus on Piedmont and Tuscany. In addition to its physical locations, the company provides an online platform for purchasing wines and related products, including coravin systems for wine preservation. Vini Italiani also offers a variety of services such as wine tastings, food pairings, amateur courses, encounters with producers, and catering for corporate events. A second location was opened in Covent Garden Market in 2015, further establishing the company as a key reference point in the UK for Italian oenological culture.
Alessandro Isola
Seed Round in 2014
Alessandro Isola Ltd. is a high-end architectural and product design studio based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in providing interior architectural solutions, including bespoke furniture design, refurbishments, conversions, and new builds for a range of sectors such as fashion and events. The studio emphasizes a deep understanding of space and design, aiming to create flexible and functional environments that can adapt to the changing needs of its clients. With a commitment to listening to the unique requirements of each project, Alessandro Isola Ltd. serves a diverse clientele both in the UK and internationally, including Italy and the Russian Federation.
The New Craftsmen
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
The New Craftsmen, established in 2011, is a London-based company that promotes and sells high-quality, handcrafted products from the British Isles. It specializes in curating and commissioning unique, contemporary pieces from a network of skilled artisans working in various disciplines such as textiles, furniture, silverware, ceramics, jewellery, and glassware. The company sells these products through its online platform and pop-up locations in Mayfair, making them accessible to the luxury goods market.