Zopa
Venture Round in 2024
Zopa is a UK-based online marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders directly, bypassing traditional banks. The platform provides unsecured consumer loans including car finance, debt consolidation, home improvement, and wedding loans, and supports peer-to-peer investments. Funds come from individuals and institutions, and money lent to a borrower is typically spread across many lenders. Borrowers repay monthly by direct debit under signed contracts, while lenders can fund small portions of multiple loans. The service includes an app to manage loans, credit, and savings, and to monitor credit scores. Zopa generates revenue by charging borrowers a fixed fee and lenders a 1% annual fee. The company is based in London and was founded in 2004.
Tenderd LLC operates an on-demand marketplace for renting heavy equipment, including bulldozers and cranes, primarily serving the construction and engineering sectors in the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Dubai, the company connects equipment owners with contractors, facilitating efficient access to necessary machinery. Additionally, Tenderd leverages artificial intelligence and analytics to enhance fleet operations, transforming equipment data into actionable insights. This platform allows companies to optimize equipment utilization, manage fuel consumption, and track operational progress while promoting sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprints. Through its comprehensive suite of tools, Tenderd aims to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility within the heavy equipment rental industry.
Circtec
Venture Round in 2024
CIRCTEC is a company specializing in pyrolysis technology to convert waste into renewable fuels and circular chemicals. It focuses on producing sustainable drop-in fuels and circular chemicals derived from end-of-life tires, addressing the significant waste generated annually in this sector. By operating at the intersection of innovation and technology, CIRCTEC aims to enhance sustainability within the chemical, petrochemical, and oil industries, contributing to a cleaner environment and promoting circular economy practices.
Bentley
Venture Round in 2023
Bentley engages in the development, manufacturing for minimal-invasive treatments of vascular diseases.
Automata
Venture Round in 2023
Automata is an automation company that provides robotic lab automation for the life sciences to accelerate innovation, diagnosis, and discovery at scale. It develops simple, affordable robots and accompanying software designed to work beside humans, enabling researchers and professionals to scale lab workflows, reconfigure tasks, and access automation across laboratories, classrooms, or production lines from anywhere and on any device.
Verity Studios
Series B in 2023
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.
Verity Studios
Series B in 2023
Verity Studios designs and supplies autonomous indoor drone systems and provides end-to-end drone show production for live events, theatre, and entertainment. Founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company develops synthetic swarm and stage drones and delivers global drone shows for venues and tours, with clients including Cirque du Soleil and major arenas. Its autonomous drone technology is also used in warehouse environments for inventory tracking to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor and equipment costs, and lower waste and emissions. Verity operates worldwide, offering turnkey production services and customized drone solutions for both live events and industrial applications.
project44
Venture Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a technology company specializing in a cloud-based visibility platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, project44 manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and automotive. The company's platform integrates solutions for pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and exception management, allowing for greater transparency and automation in transportation processes. By connecting shippers and carriers, project44 drives predictability, resilience, and sustainability in the supply chain, establishing itself as a market leader recognized for its innovative capabilities and high customer satisfaction.
ZeroNorth
Series B in 2022
ZeroNorth is a company focused on enhancing sustainability in the shipping industry through digital solutions. It operates a platform designed to assist ship owners and operators in decarbonizing their operations while optimizing performance and reducing costs. By utilizing real-time data and various data points related to vessel performance, weather conditions, hull efficiency, and bunker prices, ZeroNorth enables clients to simulate optimal fuel models. This approach supports critical decision-making for ship owners, operators, and charters, ultimately leading to reductions in bunker consumption, operational costs, and emissions.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
Blue Ocean Robotics
Debt Financing in 2022
Blue Ocean Robotics ApS, headquartered in Odense, Denmark, specializes in designing, developing, and commercializing professional service robots. Its portfolio includes the UVD Robot for hospital disinfection, the Multi Tower Robot for patient handling and rehabilitation, and other robots catering to logistics, cleaning, healthcare, education, and more. The company also provides robotic automation solutions, strategic automation roadmaps, and events for the robotic industry. Blue Ocean Robotics serves various sectors, offering its products through sales partners and joint ventures in multiple countries. It operates through subsidiaries in Denmark, Lithuania, Hong Kong, the United States, Sweden, and Germany. Additionally, the company invests in and incubates robotic projects, leading their development and commercialization before potentially selling, licensing, or spinning them out to new subsidiaries or existing companies.
Unilabs
Acquisition in 2021
Unilabs is a prominent provider of clinical laboratory testing and medical diagnostic imaging services in Europe, operating over 112 laboratories and 43 imaging units. Headquartered in Geneva, the company offers an extensive catalogue of more than 2,500 diagnostic tests and serves various sectors, including private and public healthcare providers, local governments, pharmaceutical companies, and the general public. Employing over 5,300 people across 12 countries, Unilabs delivers a wide range of services such as laboratory medicine, cellular pathology, medical imaging, specialty testing, and drug development. This diverse offering allows patients to access comprehensive treatments and therapies. Unilabs is recognized for its broad geographic footprint, making it one of the leading diagnostic service providers in Europe.
Green Hydrogen Systems
Debt Financing in 2020
Green Hydrogen Systems AS specializes in the provision of standardized and modular electrolyzers designed for the production of green hydrogen using exclusively renewable energy sources. The company serves various industries that aim to establish on-site green hydrogen production for diverse applications, including energy and transportation sectors. It plays a significant role in advancing Power-to-X technologies and the transition toward emission-free fuels. Green Hydrogen Systems generates revenue through the sale and installation of complete alkaline electrolysis solutions, as well as providing service for the systems it installs. Its operations extend across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and other international markets, reflecting its commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions.