Everywoman
Acquisition in 2024
Everywoman operates a global online platform designed to empower and advance women in business. The company offers a comprehensive suite of learning tools, access to role models, networking opportunities, and bespoke training options, fostering skill development and career growth for women in the business world. Additionally, Everywoman hosts prestigious awards programs, further celebrating and promoting diversity and success in business.
EvolveHer
Acquisition in 2021
EvolveHer is a dedicated hub and marketplace focused on advancing women's personal and professional development. Established in January 2018 in Chicago, it quickly became a prominent venue for events aimed at supporting women. EvolveHer provides a range of curated programming, resources, and networking opportunities, allowing women to connect with thought leaders, corporations, and innovators. In 2020, the organization expanded its offerings by launching a digital platform that consolidates high-quality resources and connections from various organizations nationwide. This digital hub complements its physical space, enabling women to access essential tools and opportunities to foster collaboration and achieve their personal and career goals.
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.
We Got POP
Venture Round in 2018
We Got POP Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in London, operates an online platform facilitating the casting of supporting artists for film, TV, and advertising productions. The platform connects casting agents with suitable artists, streamlining the sourcing, management, and booking processes, while also providing artists direct access to opportunities through production companies or agent panels.
Sparrho
Venture Round in 2017
Sparrho is a London-based company that operates a discovery platform designed to make scientific information more accessible. Founded in 2013 by two Oxbridge scientists, the platform aggregates, distills, and recommends relevant content from a wide array of scientific sources, including journals, patents, and conference materials. It offers customized, filtered recommendations to users, allowing them to add content and sources, as well as save, share, and disseminate discoveries. By leveraging a unique combination of artificial intelligence and expertise from PhD professionals, Sparrho enhances the literature search experience and caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies around the world. The company was previously known as Epistora.
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.