Secret Escapes
Venture Round in 2023
Secret Escapes is a UK-based online platform that offers discounted luxury travel experiences to its members. It negotiates exclusive rates with high-end hotels and holiday providers, both domestically and internationally, and sells these at up to 60% off through weekly 'flash' sales. The company acts as an agent, curating and recommending four and five-star hotels, spa breaks, resorts, and beach escapes. Membership is free and provides access to these otherwise hard-to-find rates, with a price match guarantee.
Smart develops software designed to provide a range of pension services, including providing its own pension scheme and developing custom enterprise software for international markets. Their goal is to transform retirement, savings, and financial well-being for people of all ages all over the world.
Deep Instinct
Venture Round in 2022
Deep Instinct Ltd. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to detect and prevent zero-day threats and advanced persistent threat attacks in real-time. Its platform offers comprehensive protection across various mobile devices, endpoints, and operating systems, regardless of whether they are connected to a network or the Internet. By leveraging deep learning's predictive capabilities, Deep Instinct enables enterprises to safeguard their infrastructures against unknown and evasive cyber threats, identifying and blocking attacks before they can cause harm.
Sorted Group
Series C in 2021
Sorted Group is a global software as a service (SaaS) company based in Manchester, England, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing data-driven software solutions that enhance the efficiency of checkouts, warehouses, and shipping processes. Its offerings include tools for managing carrier logistics, tracking deliveries, handling returns, and analyzing post-purchase performance. By focusing on improving the overall delivery and customer service experience, Sorted Group aims to streamline operations for its users, facilitating smoother interactions between retailers and consumers.
Tactus Group
Venture Round in 2021
Tactus Group is a provider of global sourcing, original equipment manufacturing, and supply chain management services designed for brands that are launching technology-driven products. The company specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of a diverse range of products, including information technology hardware, smart home technology, mobile accessories, and tech wearable apparel. Tactus Group also develops its own line of virtual reality equipment, notably the Tactus Pique VR camera, which empowers consumers to create and experience immersive video content. Additionally, through a joint venture, the company holds the exclusive European license for Flexwarm, a cutting-edge heating technology embedded in clothing, sleeping bags, and muscle warmers, all of which can be controlled via a smart device.
InfoSum is a company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, that has developed a decentralized data platform aimed at enhancing customer experiences while safeguarding privacy. The platform facilitates collaboration among advertisers, media owners, data providers, and advertising technology firms by enabling them to connect multiple data sources without the need to transfer or pool the underlying data. This innovative approach minimizes trust barriers and mitigates the risk of data exposure or misuse. InfoSum's patented non-movement data technology creates a secure and accessible network for data collaboration, allowing organizations to unlock the full potential of their customer data while maintaining a strong focus on privacy.
Deep Instinct
Series D in 2021
Deep Instinct Ltd. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to detect and prevent zero-day threats and advanced persistent threat attacks in real-time. Its platform offers comprehensive protection across various mobile devices, endpoints, and operating systems, regardless of whether they are connected to a network or the Internet. By leveraging deep learning's predictive capabilities, Deep Instinct enables enterprises to safeguard their infrastructures against unknown and evasive cyber threats, identifying and blocking attacks before they can cause harm.
Smart develops software designed to provide a range of pension services, including providing its own pension scheme and developing custom enterprise software for international markets. Their goal is to transform retirement, savings, and financial well-being for people of all ages all over the world.
Smart
Secondary Market in 2021
Smart develops software designed to provide a range of pension services, including providing its own pension scheme and developing custom enterprise software for international markets. Their goal is to transform retirement, savings, and financial well-being for people of all ages all over the world.
Sorted Group
Venture Round in 2021
Sorted Group is a global software as a service (SaaS) company based in Manchester, England, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing data-driven software solutions that enhance the efficiency of checkouts, warehouses, and shipping processes. Its offerings include tools for managing carrier logistics, tracking deliveries, handling returns, and analyzing post-purchase performance. By focusing on improving the overall delivery and customer service experience, Sorted Group aims to streamline operations for its users, facilitating smoother interactions between retailers and consumers.
The Brandtech Group
Series B in 2021
The Brandtech Group is a marketing technology company that focuses on enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of brand marketing through innovative technological solutions. By bridging the gap between brands and technology, The Brandtech Group enables businesses to improve their marketing strategies and increase sales. The company also engages in strategic investments in promising firms, aiming to enhance visibility and drive growth for its partners. With a commitment to leveraging the latest advancements in technology, The Brandtech Group provides brands with the tools they need to navigate the evolving marketing landscape effectively.
Graphcore
Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. The company specializes in developing innovative microprocessors tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Its flagship product, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), features a unique architecture that significantly accelerates the execution of machine learning models, enabling developers to achieve performance levels orders of magnitude faster than traditional processors. Graphcore offers a range of products, including IPU-Accelerator cards for server integration and IPU-Appliance systems designed to enhance performance for inference tasks and training processes. This technology supports various users and applications, positioning Graphcore as a key player in the advancement of machine intelligence workloads.
Klarna
Private Equity Round in 2020
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions provider that serves both merchants and consumers, specializing in flexible payment options. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna offers a range of services including direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans. The company is recognized for its "buy now, pay later" model, allowing shoppers to finance their retail purchases with interest-free payments. Klarna also enhances the shopping experience through its app, which offers features such as cashback rewards and on-site messaging for retailers. As a regulated bank, Klarna operates under a framework that supports a variety of payment processing and dispute resolution services, aiming to make transactions simple, safe, and smooth for users.
Starling Bank
Venture Round in 2020
Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing personal, joint, and business banking services through a mobile platform. The bank offers a range of financial services, including digital banking, real-time spending intelligence, and personalized banking options. Customers can manage their accounts entirely online, benefiting from features such as same-day payments and comprehensive financial management tools. Starling Bank aims to facilitate a seamless, paperless banking experience for its users.
Featurespace
Venture Round in 2020
Featurespace is a leading company specializing in enterprise financial crime prevention, focusing on fraud and anti-money laundering solutions. The company has developed innovative technologies, including Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks, which are integrated into its ARIC platform. This real-time machine learning software assesses risk and monitors customer data across more than 180 countries, allowing financial institutions to detect suspicious activities and mitigate fraud in real-time. The ARIC Risk Hub employs advanced anomaly detection techniques to help organizations identify and respond to emerging fraud threats while ensuring legitimate customer transactions are not hindered. With over 30 major global financial institutions utilizing its platform, Featurespace aims to enhance fraud management, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth for its clients.
Graphcore
Series D in 2020
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. The company specializes in developing innovative microprocessors tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Its flagship product, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), features a unique architecture that significantly accelerates the execution of machine learning models, enabling developers to achieve performance levels orders of magnitude faster than traditional processors. Graphcore offers a range of products, including IPU-Accelerator cards for server integration and IPU-Appliance systems designed to enhance performance for inference tasks and training processes. This technology supports various users and applications, positioning Graphcore as a key player in the advancement of machine intelligence workloads.
Wefox is a technology company specializing in the insurance sector. It operates a digital platform that connects insurance providers, brokers, businesses, and customers, facilitating access to various insurance solutions. The company focuses on indirect sales, partnering with intermediaries to expand its market reach. Wefox's platform offers services such as policy management, claims settlement, and quotation generation for a range of insurance types, including health, liability, and disability.
Starling Bank
Venture Round in 2019
Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing personal, joint, and business banking services through a mobile platform. The bank offers a range of financial services, including digital banking, real-time spending intelligence, and personalized banking options. Customers can manage their accounts entirely online, benefiting from features such as same-day payments and comprehensive financial management tools. Starling Bank aims to facilitate a seamless, paperless banking experience for its users.
Sorted Group
Series B in 2019
Sorted Group is a global software as a service (SaaS) company based in Manchester, England, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing data-driven software solutions that enhance the efficiency of checkouts, warehouses, and shipping processes. Its offerings include tools for managing carrier logistics, tracking deliveries, handling returns, and analyzing post-purchase performance. By focusing on improving the overall delivery and customer service experience, Sorted Group aims to streamline operations for its users, facilitating smoother interactions between retailers and consumers.
Klarna
Private Equity Round in 2019
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions provider that serves both merchants and consumers, specializing in flexible payment options. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna offers a range of services including direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans. The company is recognized for its "buy now, pay later" model, allowing shoppers to finance their retail purchases with interest-free payments. Klarna also enhances the shopping experience through its app, which offers features such as cashback rewards and on-site messaging for retailers. As a regulated bank, Klarna operates under a framework that supports a variety of payment processing and dispute resolution services, aiming to make transactions simple, safe, and smooth for users.
Growth Street
Venture Round in 2019
Growth Street is a UK-based business lending platform that provides a faster and more flexible alternative to traditional bank overdrafts for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing the challenges that growing businesses face in managing cash flow, particularly during seasonal fluctuations or when balancing invoice payments against outgoing expenses, Growth Street aims to simplify this process. By unlocking tied-up funds, the platform enables businesses to access working capital efficiently, allowing them to maintain supplier relationships and improve overall operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Growth Street supports businesses in managing their financial needs more effectively, facilitating growth and stability in a competitive market.
Starling Bank
Series C in 2019
Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing personal, joint, and business banking services through a mobile platform. The bank offers a range of financial services, including digital banking, real-time spending intelligence, and personalized banking options. Customers can manage their accounts entirely online, benefiting from features such as same-day payments and comprehensive financial management tools. Starling Bank aims to facilitate a seamless, paperless banking experience for its users.
Growth Street
Venture Round in 2019
Growth Street is a UK-based business lending platform that provides a faster and more flexible alternative to traditional bank overdrafts for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing the challenges that growing businesses face in managing cash flow, particularly during seasonal fluctuations or when balancing invoice payments against outgoing expenses, Growth Street aims to simplify this process. By unlocking tied-up funds, the platform enables businesses to access working capital efficiently, allowing them to maintain supplier relationships and improve overall operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Growth Street supports businesses in managing their financial needs more effectively, facilitating growth and stability in a competitive market.