Backed VC

Backed VC is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2015, focusing on investing in exceptional founders at the Seed stage across various sectors, including biotechnology, fintech, and advanced manufacturing. The firm emphasizes a human-centric approach, providing an extensive support system designed to foster the development of founders as company operators and leaders. Backed VC utilizes its Founder Experience Platform and an energetic portfolio community to assist entrepreneurs in critical areas such as talent management, business development, fundraising, and international expansion. Founded by Andre de Haes and Alex Brunicki, Backed VC has made notable investments in companies like Hutch, Thought Machine, and LabGenius, among others.

Tom Hopkins

COO

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Cloud Capital

Seed Round in 2025
CloudCapital manages cloud costs and invests in tech companies using AI and ML.

Affinity

Seed Round in 2025
Affinity is a financial solutions company that provides financial inclusion, advisory, and literacy services.

JUST

Seed Round in 2024
JUST is a digital solution that enhances e-commerce checkout experiences for brands. It integrates features that reduce cart abandonment and increase conversion rates, driving revenue growth. The platform partners with e-commerce providers to offer a customized, seamless shopping journey for customers.

Travizory

Venture Round in 2024
Travizory Border Security, SA specializes in travel identity management services, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and security of border control processes. Founded in 2019 and based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, the company offers a range of solutions including biometric travel authorization and eVisa systems for traveler screening and vetting. Its platform collects and processes passenger details, including biographic, biometric, itinerary, and health information, which aids airports and border officials in validating entry requirements. Travizory also provides advanced technologies such as facial biometrics and temperature verification systems at entry and exit points, along with mobile application development services. The company primarily serves government entities, leveraging a team with extensive expertise in travel identity management and technology.

Lopay

Seed Round in 2023
Lopay is a fintech company that focuses on developing payment tools designed to empower small businesses globally. The platform offers various payment applications, allowing businesses to accept payments through their mobile devices, payment stickers, or card readers. This functionality enables independent and small businesses to conduct cashless transactions more efficiently and at a lower cost. Additionally, Lopay provides its users with instant access to their earned funds, enhancing overall financial control and flexibility for these enterprises.

Borderless

Seed Round in 2023
Borderless is a workforce migration platform.It offers automation solutions that focuses on all aspects of hiring and onboarding of foreign workers, including recruitment, immigration, relocation, and compliance.

Flow Engineering

Seed Round in 2022
Flow Engineering operates an innovative engineering data platform designed to support agile engineering teams. The platform streamlines the engineering design framework by automating much of the manual execution work, which speeds up the hardware invention process. By providing critical software infrastructure, Flow enables engineers to efficiently develop and iterate on complex drawings, ensuring that teams remain aligned with accurate data across various tools. This integration fosters improved collaboration and enhances overall productivity within engineering projects.

Hoxton Farms

Series A in 2022
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Ochre Bio

Series A in 2022
Ochre Bio Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing genomic medicines to improve outcomes for liver transplant patients. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Headington, United Kingdom, the company specializes in rejuvenating donor livers before transplantation, ensuring that more patients in need of a new liver receive one. Utilizing advanced genomic techniques, Ochre Bio identifies and targets over-active genes that contribute to liver diseases. The company tests its novel RNA-based therapies on discarded donor livers kept alive outside the body, allowing for direct evaluation of treatment efficacy. With roots in over 15 years of liver genomics research, Ochre Bio aims to address liver-related conditions and enhance the availability of healthy livers for transplantation.

BlackPool

Venture Round in 2022
BlackPool DAO is a new fund operating within the NFT industry.

Unstoppable Finance

Series A in 2022
Unstoppable Finance is focused on creating an advanced cryptocurrency wallet aimed at making decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to retail investors worldwide. The company develops user-friendly financial products that leverage its extensive experience in regulated financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms. By combining these elements, Unstoppable Finance seeks to empower everyday users with accessible and effective financial services, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the innovative opportunities presented by DeFi.

Flow Engineering

Seed Round in 2022
Flow Engineering operates an innovative engineering data platform designed to support agile engineering teams. The platform streamlines the engineering design framework by automating much of the manual execution work, which speeds up the hardware invention process. By providing critical software infrastructure, Flow enables engineers to efficiently develop and iterate on complex drawings, ensuring that teams remain aligned with accurate data across various tools. This integration fosters improved collaboration and enhances overall productivity within engineering projects.

Legl

Series B in 2022
Legl is a B2B SaaS platform enabling law firms to run their operations digitally – from streamlined onboarding, compliance, and payment tools to giving management critical business insights and their clients a service worthy of 2021.

Pillar

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pillar is a mobile platform aimed at assisting global citizens in overcoming barriers related to credit access. By addressing the challenges faced by expatriates and nomads, Pillar provides credit cards specifically designed for individuals with limited or no credit history in a new country. The platform integrates international credit data to facilitate a comprehensive global credit assessment, allowing users to establish a credit footprint that spans multiple countries. This innovative approach enables customers to access a variety of financial products, enhancing their ability to manage finances while living abroad.

Verve

Series C in 2022
Verve Events is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in word-of-mouth sales. The company leverages networks of advocates to promote and sell events and experiences, incentivizing these advocates with rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes. Trusted by more than 500 events globally across over 40 countries, Verve effectively enhances event visibility and attendance through its unique marketing approach. The company collaborates with major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Paylogic, and Front Gate Tickets to streamline the sales process and enhance customer engagement.

Amenitiz

Series A in 2022
Amenitiz is a technology company that provides an all-in-one platform tailored for independent hoteliers. Its mission is to simplify and enhance the management of vacation properties, making it easier for hotel owners to attract guests, manage bookings, and create exceptional experiences. The platform centralizes essential tools, allowing users to build conversion-optimized websites and streamline operations. By focusing on accessibility and efficiency, Amenitiz aims to empower hoteliers worldwide, from urban centers to remote locations, ensuring they can achieve success and profitability in the competitive hospitality market.

Footium

Seed Round in 2022
Footium is a web3 football management platform that enables users to take on the roles of owner, manager, and scout for their own virtual football clubs. Players can create teams and compete against one another, aiming to earn prizes based on their performance. The platform enhances the traditional football management game experience by incorporating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and a native token, allowing for the generation of real value. This innovative approach appeals to football fans seeking a more engaging and interactive way to manage their clubs in the metaverse.

Crypto Unicorns

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Crypto Unicorns is a Web3 game development and research and development studio.

Onramper

Seed Round in 2022
Onramper specializes in fiat-to-crypto onramp technology, allowing users to purchase cryptocurrency with fiat directly through websites or apps. The company integrates major fiat gateways into a single, decentralized solution, enabling businesses to access a wide range of payment methods, cryptocurrencies, and fiat currencies. This comprehensive approach not only facilitates global coverage but also allows clients to earn fees on each user transaction. By providing a streamlined method for connecting users with services that convert fiat to crypto, Onramper enhances the accessibility and efficiency of cryptocurrency purchases for both businesses and consumers.

Phytoform

Seed Round in 2021
Phytoform Labs is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing plant breeding through advanced gene editing and artificial intelligence technologies. By significantly reducing the time required for developing new crop varieties from decades to years, Phytoform enables breeders to create diverse and resilient plants that maximize yields. Their innovative approach aims to enhance the economics of breeding while ensuring that farmers have access to sustainable crops that improve productivity and minimize environmental impact. Through this integration of cutting-edge technology, Phytoform is positioned to transform agricultural practices and contribute to more efficient food production systems.

Amenitiz

Seed Round in 2021
Amenitiz is a technology company that provides an all-in-one platform tailored for independent hoteliers. Its mission is to simplify and enhance the management of vacation properties, making it easier for hotel owners to attract guests, manage bookings, and create exceptional experiences. The platform centralizes essential tools, allowing users to build conversion-optimized websites and streamline operations. By focusing on accessibility and efficiency, Amenitiz aims to empower hoteliers worldwide, from urban centers to remote locations, ensuring they can achieve success and profitability in the competitive hospitality market.

Unstoppable Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Unstoppable Finance is focused on creating an advanced cryptocurrency wallet aimed at making decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to retail investors worldwide. The company develops user-friendly financial products that leverage its extensive experience in regulated financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms. By combining these elements, Unstoppable Finance seeks to empower everyday users with accessible and effective financial services, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the innovative opportunities presented by DeFi.

Cala

Seed Round in 2021
Cala is a Paris-based company that develops and manufactures an electronic robot designed to revolutionize the fast-casual dining experience by automating the cooking and plating of pasta dishes. The company is pioneering the first fully robotic pasta restaurant, which aims to enhance operational efficiency while serving meals quickly and affordably. With a compact kitchen space of just 3 square meters, Cala's system can prepare and serve up to 800 meals per hour, utilizing fresh and organic ingredients. Customers can enjoy a variety of customizable pasta dishes paired with homemade sauces, all prepared by advanced robotic technology, transforming the traditional lunch experience into a streamlined and modern service.

Sky Mavis

Series B in 2021
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly within the realms of blockchain and video gaming. As a blockchain studio, it creates immersive virtual worlds featuring player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital assets. This innovative approach empowers gamers with economic freedom, allowing them to buy and sell collectibles, thereby enhancing their gaming experience and engagement. Sky Mavis aims to redefine the landscape of digital gaming through its commitment to creating practical applications that leverage blockchain technology.

Afrocenchix

Seed Round in 2021
Afrocenchix is a beauty care brand focused on providing natural hair care products specifically designed for curly and multi-textured hair. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by customers in the $42 billion afro haircare market, Afrocenchix adopts a customer-centric and data-driven approach to formulate and manufacture its products. The brand has successfully sold over 65,000 bottles of its safe and effective products, which are made from natural and organic ingredients. Committed to environmental sustainability and ethical practices, Afrocenchix ensures that its products are cruelty-free and made with ethically sourced raw materials, free from preservatives. The brand's award-winning offerings have received recognition in prominent publications such as Vogue and have garnered an average customer rating of 4.7 stars from thousands of reviews.

FabricNano

Series A in 2021
FabricNano is a biomanufacturing company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biocatalysts and artificial cells to enhance chemical reaction speed, purity, and adaptability. By utilizing nanotechnology and biotechnology, FabricNano creates innovative designs and construction schematics for artificial cells that enable the production of small quantities of new target molecules at low unit costs. This approach helps businesses overcome production capacity bottlenecks and reduces costs associated with traditional manufacturing workflows, positioning FabricNano as a key player in the future of biochemistry.

THIS

Series A in 2021
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that specializes in creating alternative meat products designed to appeal to meat lovers. The company focuses on developing items made from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide consumers with the sensory experience of traditional meat while ensuring that no animals are harmed in the process. The brand's offerings cater to those seeking satisfying meat alternatives, promoting a sustainable and ethical dietary choice.

Foundries.io

Series A in 2021
Foundries.io Limited, established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in software platforms for embedded product development. The company offers a Linux microplatform for container-based Linux development and a Zephyr microplatform for real-time operating system applications. Foundries.io delivers secure, over-the-air updatable solutions designed to develop, deploy, and maintain Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge devices. Its platform includes secure firmware, a Linux operating system, device and fleet services, and interfaces for both private and public cloud environments. By providing lifetime software maintenance updates, Foundries.io enables clients to accelerate time to market and reduce long-term deployment costs, allowing them to concentrate on their own intellectual property while enhancing product security.

Ochre Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Ochre Bio Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing genomic medicines to improve outcomes for liver transplant patients. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Headington, United Kingdom, the company specializes in rejuvenating donor livers before transplantation, ensuring that more patients in need of a new liver receive one. Utilizing advanced genomic techniques, Ochre Bio identifies and targets over-active genes that contribute to liver diseases. The company tests its novel RNA-based therapies on discarded donor livers kept alive outside the body, allowing for direct evaluation of treatment efficacy. With roots in over 15 years of liver genomics research, Ochre Bio aims to address liver-related conditions and enhance the availability of healthy livers for transplantation.

Ruka

Seed Round in 2021
Ruka Hair is a retailer specializing in health and personal care products, focusing on providing hairstyling solutions for black women. The company offers a range of products, including hair cream, hair gel, hair serum, and wigs, all designed to reflect the diverse textures of black women's hair. Ruka Hair aims to empower women by making hair care and styling both easy and accessible, ensuring that its products not only meet aesthetic needs but also support hair health.

Sky Mavis

Series A in 2021
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly within the realms of blockchain and video gaming. As a blockchain studio, it creates immersive virtual worlds featuring player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital assets. This innovative approach empowers gamers with economic freedom, allowing them to buy and sell collectibles, thereby enhancing their gaming experience and engagement. Sky Mavis aims to redefine the landscape of digital gaming through its commitment to creating practical applications that leverage blockchain technology.

Legl

Series A in 2021
Legl is a B2B SaaS platform enabling law firms to run their operations digitally – from streamlined onboarding, compliance, and payment tools to giving management critical business insights and their clients a service worthy of 2021.

Hoxton Farms

Seed Round in 2021
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Flexciton

Series A in 2021
Flexciton is an optimization technology company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45, primarily composed of engineers and researchers with expertise in deep tech. Flexciton's platform offers autonomous scheduling software that generates optimized production schedules for wafer fabrication facilities in just minutes, helping manufacturers produce more semiconductor wafers at reduced costs and increased speed. By integrating engineering optimization and statistical data analytics, Flexciton aims to facilitate industrial automation and improve operational efficiency across the manufacturing sector. The company's vision is to apply its innovative optimization technology to factories worldwide, significantly advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Hoxton Farms

Seed Round in 2020
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Harbr

Series A in 2020
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.

THIS

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that specializes in creating alternative meat products designed to appeal to meat lovers. The company focuses on developing items made from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide consumers with the sensory experience of traditional meat while ensuring that no animals are harmed in the process. The brand's offerings cater to those seeking satisfying meat alternatives, promoting a sustainable and ethical dietary choice.

Thought Machine

Series B in 2020
Thought Machine is a fintech company focused on transforming core banking through innovative cloud-native technology. The company addresses the challenges posed by outdated IT infrastructure that many banks rely on, which hinders their capacity for innovation and customer service. Its primary product, Vault, is a comprehensive retail banking platform designed with a microservice API architecture that can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks. By enabling banks to modernize their systems, improve user experiences, and enhance data analysis capabilities, Thought Machine aims to facilitate a significant evolution in the banking sector, fostering a more efficient and responsive financial environment.

Harbr

Funding Round in 2020
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.

Banked

Seed Round in 2020
Banked is a global payments network company founded in 2018 with offices in Palo Alto, London, Sydney, Melbourne, and Vilnius. It develops a payment platform that connects people's bank account data to third-party applications via secure APIs, enabling real-time, transparent, and secure payment processes. The platform offers features such as bank account connections, spending analysis, balance and income verification, and low-cost payments. By leveraging modern banking infrastructure, Banked aims to eliminate costly fees and enhance financial fluidity for consumers, businesses, and banks.

unrd

Venture Round in 2020
unrd is creating a new genre of entertainment by combining Hollywood quality plots with mobile storytelling techniques.

Dataseat (now part of Verve Group)

Seed Round in 2020
Dataseat Ltd is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. It specializes in software solutions for managing user acquisition and retargeting campaigns. The company offers a custom demand-side platform that enables app developers to buy advertising inventory directly from the source, as well as a data management platform for creating user segments and analytics. By providing these tools, Dataseat empowers brands to gain full control and transparency over their media buying processes, minimizing risks associated with app download and attribution fraud. This approach allows clients to effectively manage their campaigns without the interference of third-party networks, ensuring that their user data is handled securely and efficiently.

THIS

Seed Round in 2020
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that specializes in creating alternative meat products designed to appeal to meat lovers. The company focuses on developing items made from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide consumers with the sensory experience of traditional meat while ensuring that no animals are harmed in the process. The brand's offerings cater to those seeking satisfying meat alternatives, promoting a sustainable and ethical dietary choice.

Meatable

Seed Round in 2019
Meatable is a food production company specializing in the creation of cultured meat through advanced stem cell technology. By utilizing pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into various cell types such as muscle and fat without the need for serum, Meatable's innovative approach allows for the production of meat without extracting tissue from animals. This method not only promotes sustainability but also offers consumers a guilt-free alternative to traditional meat. The company's focus on efficient and responsible food production positions it as a leader in the emerging market for lab-grown meat.

Verve

Series B in 2019
Verve Events is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in word-of-mouth sales. The company leverages networks of advocates to promote and sell events and experiences, incentivizing these advocates with rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes. Trusted by more than 500 events globally across over 40 countries, Verve effectively enhances event visibility and attendance through its unique marketing approach. The company collaborates with major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Paylogic, and Front Gate Tickets to streamline the sales process and enhance customer engagement.

Foundries.io

Seed Round in 2019
Foundries.io Limited, established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in software platforms for embedded product development. The company offers a Linux microplatform for container-based Linux development and a Zephyr microplatform for real-time operating system applications. Foundries.io delivers secure, over-the-air updatable solutions designed to develop, deploy, and maintain Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge devices. Its platform includes secure firmware, a Linux operating system, device and fleet services, and interfaces for both private and public cloud environments. By providing lifetime software maintenance updates, Foundries.io enables clients to accelerate time to market and reduce long-term deployment costs, allowing them to concentrate on their own intellectual property while enhancing product security.

Medal

Series A in 2019
Medal is a short-form gaming video clips platform used to share digital game clips and highlights with gamers. Its platform helps to capture the final seconds of gameplay utilizing completely different recording mechanisms that can be shared on the application that provide clips of live streams and that enable users to share their skills and get an enjoyable experience. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Naarden, North-Holland.

FabricNano

Seed Round in 2019
FabricNano is a biomanufacturing company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biocatalysts and artificial cells to enhance chemical reaction speed, purity, and adaptability. By utilizing nanotechnology and biotechnology, FabricNano creates innovative designs and construction schematics for artificial cells that enable the production of small quantities of new target molecules at low unit costs. This approach helps businesses overcome production capacity bottlenecks and reduces costs associated with traditional manufacturing workflows, positioning FabricNano as a key player in the future of biochemistry.

Harbr

Seed Round in 2019
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.

Flexciton

Seed Round in 2019
Flexciton is an optimization technology company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45, primarily composed of engineers and researchers with expertise in deep tech. Flexciton's platform offers autonomous scheduling software that generates optimized production schedules for wafer fabrication facilities in just minutes, helping manufacturers produce more semiconductor wafers at reduced costs and increased speed. By integrating engineering optimization and statistical data analytics, Flexciton aims to facilitate industrial automation and improve operational efficiency across the manufacturing sector. The company's vision is to apply its innovative optimization technology to factories worldwide, significantly advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Banked

Seed Round in 2018
Banked is a global payments network company founded in 2018 with offices in Palo Alto, London, Sydney, Melbourne, and Vilnius. It develops a payment platform that connects people's bank account data to third-party applications via secure APIs, enabling real-time, transparent, and secure payment processes. The platform offers features such as bank account connections, spending analysis, balance and income verification, and low-cost payments. By leveraging modern banking infrastructure, Banked aims to eliminate costly fees and enhance financial fluidity for consumers, businesses, and banks.

Invisible Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Invisible Technologies Inc. operates a platform designed to automate various business operations, offering services such as meeting scheduling, lead sourcing and qualification, reservation management, team member onboarding, and inventory upkeep. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company serves small and medium-sized businesses by integrating people, automation technology, and AI to address complex operational challenges. Invisible's approach combines a global workforce with advanced automation tools to create a digital assembly line that streamlines multiple tasks simultaneously. This allows clients to focus on more strategic and creative work, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

Garten

Seed Round in 2018
Garten, Inc. is a health food company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in delivering vegan, gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO food products to businesses and individuals, primarily in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2014 and originally named Oh My Green, the company rebranded in June 2020. Garten provides a variety of healthy office snacks, beverages, dairy products, and fresh produce, along with equipment to support its offerings. Additionally, it features a wellness application that promotes employee well-being across various dimensions, including nutrition, exercise, and emotional health. Garten's services are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients and include options for budget management and office stocking. The company's mission is to empower individuals to make healthier choices and lead fulfilling lives. Founder Michael Heinrich's passion for health and nutrition stems from his childhood experiences in Berlin, where his grandmother cultivated an organic garden and emphasized the importance of eating fresh, wholesome food.

Unmade

Venture Round in 2018
Unmade is a startup innovating in the fashion industry by transforming the way knitwear is designed and produced. By utilizing advanced technologies to control industrial knitting machines, Unmade enables the creation of unique garments on demand, akin to 3D printing but with high-quality natural fibers. Launching in Somerset House, the company allows customers to remix designs from renowned artists and see their creations visualized on models before production. This capability is made possible through Unmade's unique preview technology, which significantly reduces the programming costs traditionally associated with custom knitwear. As a result, brands can offer bespoke, customized, or limited edition knitwear at a cost comparable to local mass production. Unmade aims to establish a platform that connects brands and independent designers with customers seeking personalized clothing, thus advancing the mass customization of knitwear to an industrial scale.

CloudNC

Series A in 2018
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software to automate the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines. Established in 2015, CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing industry by creating advanced software that allows factories to autonomously produce precision parts, which are essential for various aspects of modern life, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The company's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that require minimal human intervention, thus enhancing efficiency, reducing lead times, and increasing scalability for manufacturers. By focusing on automation and sustainability, CloudNC seeks to revolutionize the manufacturing process, making it ten times more efficient and positioning itself at the forefront of a $150 billion industry.

Technology Will Save Us

Series A in 2018
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. is a London-based company that develops DIY gadget kits and hardware, designed to engage families, educators, and young people in technology-based learning. Founded in 2011, the company offers a variety of products, including a handheld games console, an electronic synthesizer, conductive dough, and moisture sensors, which aim to inspire creativity and innovation. Their award-winning make-it-yourself kits and digital tools facilitate hands-on experiences that encourage children and their parents to explore coding and invention. Technology Will Save Us serves a global audience, reaching over 87 countries through online sales and kiosks in the United Kingdom. The company emphasizes collaboration with children in the design process, ensuring that their products are both educational and enjoyable. With a dedicated team of designers, educators, and engineers, the company is committed to empowering young people to become creators of technology.

Harbr

Seed Round in 2018
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.

Optimal

Seed Round in 2017
Optimal Agriculture specializes in developing AI-operated, sustainable greenhouse platforms aimed at enhancing food security. The company employs a team of engineers, plant scientists, and greenhouse experts to create systems that can withstand extreme weather conditions and significantly reduce water usage. Utilizing proprietary technology, Optimal Agriculture’s greenhouses leverage thousands of sensors to collect real-time data on various environmental factors, enabling precise growing decisions that optimize yield and flavor while minimizing resource consumption. The greenhouses operate autonomously, utilizing deep reinforcement learning algorithms to manage critical systems such as heating, cooling, LED lighting, and irrigation. This innovative approach not only enhances the controllability of farming environments but also aims to provide billions with fresh produce in a more resilient and efficient manner.

LabGenius

Seed Round in 2017
LabGenius Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in London that focuses on discovering new biological molecules through the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and synthetic DNA. Founded in 2012, the company has developed a robotic platform known as EVA, which acts as a robot scientist capable of designing, conducting, and learning from its own experiments. LabGenius specializes in developing next-generation protein therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet medical needs, including conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Their innovative approach utilizes advanced machine learning and synthetic biology to engineer the properties of protein drugs, enhancing attributes such as protease stability and tissue penetration. This technology enables the efficient creation of protein therapeutics, providing physicians with access to cutting-edge treatments developed through robotic automation.

Verve

Series A in 2017
Verve Events is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in word-of-mouth sales. The company leverages networks of advocates to promote and sell events and experiences, incentivizing these advocates with rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes. Trusted by more than 500 events globally across over 40 countries, Verve effectively enhances event visibility and attendance through its unique marketing approach. The company collaborates with major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Paylogic, and Front Gate Tickets to streamline the sales process and enhance customer engagement.

Flexciton

Seed Round in 2017
Flexciton is an optimization technology company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45, primarily composed of engineers and researchers with expertise in deep tech. Flexciton's platform offers autonomous scheduling software that generates optimized production schedules for wafer fabrication facilities in just minutes, helping manufacturers produce more semiconductor wafers at reduced costs and increased speed. By integrating engineering optimization and statistical data analytics, Flexciton aims to facilitate industrial automation and improve operational efficiency across the manufacturing sector. The company's vision is to apply its innovative optimization technology to factories worldwide, significantly advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Armada Interactive

Seed Round in 2017
Armada Interactive is a gaming startup focused on developing next-generation core mobile games. The company aims to create a unique mobile gaming experience that challenges players while also providing entertainment. Armada Interactive seeks to ensure that mobile accessibility does not compromise game quality, striving to elevate the standards of mobile gaming.

Hutch

Series A in 2017
Hutch Games Ltd. is a video game developer based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating action-packed, visually engaging racing games for mobile platforms, focusing on user experience and community feedback. Hutch's games are designed to be free-to-play and are continuously refined through player data and feedback, ensuring they resonate with their audience. The company emphasizes teamwork and encourages a culture of learning and problem-solving among its employees, fostering an environment where creativity can thrive. In addition to its London headquarters, Hutch is expanding its teams in Brighton and Nova Scotia, Canada, as it continues to build a portfolio of games that are accessible and enjoyable for players worldwide.

Thought Machine

Seed Round in 2016
Thought Machine is a fintech company focused on transforming core banking through innovative cloud-native technology. The company addresses the challenges posed by outdated IT infrastructure that many banks rely on, which hinders their capacity for innovation and customer service. Its primary product, Vault, is a comprehensive retail banking platform designed with a microservice API architecture that can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks. By enabling banks to modernize their systems, improve user experiences, and enhance data analysis capabilities, Thought Machine aims to facilitate a significant evolution in the banking sector, fostering a more efficient and responsive financial environment.

Verve

Seed Round in 2016
Verve Events is a prominent player in the live entertainment industry, specializing in word-of-mouth sales. The company leverages networks of advocates to promote and sell events and experiences, incentivizing these advocates with rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes. Trusted by more than 500 events globally across over 40 countries, Verve effectively enhances event visibility and attendance through its unique marketing approach. The company collaborates with major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, Paylogic, and Front Gate Tickets to streamline the sales process and enhance customer engagement.

Boiler Room

Venture Round in 2016
Boiler Room is an online music broadcasting platform that specializes in live streaming and archiving musical performances across various genres, including hip hop, jazz, and classical music. It has hosted intimate shows in over 40 countries, providing a unique promotional platform for emerging artists and connecting them with audiences that are often underserved in the digital landscape. With an active subscriber base of over 1.5 million, Boiler Room has established itself as a trusted curatorial voice in the music industry. The platform not only showcases underground music scenes that may be inaccessible offline but also supports artists by offering them exposure before they reach mainstream distribution channels. Boiler Room generates revenue through partnerships with brands that value its cultural credibility and extensive audience reach. Its vision is to evolve into the leading global music discovery platform, fostering a vibrant community of engaged music fans.

Andium

Convertible Note in 2016
Andium Inc. is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company that specializes in developing cloud-based computing devices for real-time data management. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Andium provides a range of innovative products, including the Andium Industrial Edge v2.0 for data monitoring in oil and gas applications, the Andium Flow Computer v1.2 for gas volumetric flow computation, and Andium Truck Wi-Fi, a solution for fleet connectivity and in-vehicle communications. The company’s platform integrates advanced software services at the device level, facilitating automated remote monitoring capabilities that enhance operational efficiency while minimizing the need for extensive infrastructure and IT resources.

Armada Interactive

Seed Round in 2016
Armada Interactive is a gaming startup focused on developing next-generation core mobile games. The company aims to create a unique mobile gaming experience that challenges players while also providing entertainment. Armada Interactive seeks to ensure that mobile accessibility does not compromise game quality, striving to elevate the standards of mobile gaming.

The Family

Venture Round in 2016
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.

Technology Will Save Us

Seed Round in 2015
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. is a London-based company that develops DIY gadget kits and hardware, designed to engage families, educators, and young people in technology-based learning. Founded in 2011, the company offers a variety of products, including a handheld games console, an electronic synthesizer, conductive dough, and moisture sensors, which aim to inspire creativity and innovation. Their award-winning make-it-yourself kits and digital tools facilitate hands-on experiences that encourage children and their parents to explore coding and invention. Technology Will Save Us serves a global audience, reaching over 87 countries through online sales and kiosks in the United Kingdom. The company emphasizes collaboration with children in the design process, ensuring that their products are both educational and enjoyable. With a dedicated team of designers, educators, and engineers, the company is committed to empowering young people to become creators of technology.

Jukedeck

Venture Round in 2015
Jukedeck Limited is a London-based company that specializes in creating soundtracks for videos through artificial intelligence. Established in 2012, the company has developed technology that composes and adapts personalized music for various contexts, allowing users to generate original music autonomously. Jukedeck also offers an API that grants access to a library of royalty-free music, enabling users to create, browse, and edit their own soundtracks. This innovative approach utilizes deep neural networks to understand and facilitate music composition, enhancing creative processes for users. As of July 2019, Jukedeck operates as a subsidiary of Bytedance UK Limited.

NStack

Angel Round in 2015
Nstack is a data science automation platform that connects various data sources, predictive models, and internal tools to enhance customer value. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company enables data scientists to efficiently deploy Python models and construct analytics workflows within minutes. By providing a suite of predictive models and seamless integrations, Nstack facilitates rapid experimentation and action-taking, streamlining the process for users to leverage data effectively.

Dispatchr

Seed Round in 2015
Dispatchr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in grid-resilience software, offering a comprehensive suite of adaptive cloud and mobile services. Founded in 2014, Dispatchr provides a predictive workforce management system designed to enhance the resiliency of utility infrastructure. The company’s solutions address various critical areas, including vegetation management, fire management, asset management, maintenance and construction, and emergency management. By leveraging advanced technology such as integrated weather analysis and predictive analytics, Dispatchr enables infrastructure companies to identify and manage threats to physical assets in real-time, thereby ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of essential services.

Gumbug

Seed Round in 2015
Gumbug Ltd. is a mobile games studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing and publishing hypercasual mobile games, as well as role-playing games for both mobile devices and computers. Gumbug aims to create engaging gaming experiences that allow users to interact and play online with others globally. As of December 2019, Gumbug operates as a subsidiary of Voodoo SAS.

Unmade

Seed Round in 2015
Unmade is a startup innovating in the fashion industry by transforming the way knitwear is designed and produced. By utilizing advanced technologies to control industrial knitting machines, Unmade enables the creation of unique garments on demand, akin to 3D printing but with high-quality natural fibers. Launching in Somerset House, the company allows customers to remix designs from renowned artists and see their creations visualized on models before production. This capability is made possible through Unmade's unique preview technology, which significantly reduces the programming costs traditionally associated with custom knitwear. As a result, brands can offer bespoke, customized, or limited edition knitwear at a cost comparable to local mass production. Unmade aims to establish a platform that connects brands and independent designers with customers seeking personalized clothing, thus advancing the mass customization of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Kalo

Seed Round in 2015
Kalo, established in 2015, provides a platform that simplifies the onboarding, management, communication, and payment processes for companies utilizing external workers. The service targets a diverse range of industries, allowing clients such as Google, Asos, IDEO, and Airbnb to streamline their operations. By replacing cumbersome spreadsheets and invoice emails, Kalo offers a user-friendly experience for organizations to collaborate effectively with their freelancers and vendors.

Bidvine

Seed Round in 2015
Bidvine Limited operates an online marketplace in the United Kingdom that connects customers with local service professionals across various sectors, including home care, wellness, events, and learning. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the platform employs artificial intelligence to streamline the process of matching clients with suitable professionals. Users can answer service-specific questions, allowing the platform to generate multiple bids and facilitate comparisons. This service enables clients to find and hire local providers that meet their specific requirements, budget, and timelines, thereby simplifying the task of completing various projects.

Infinity Constellation

Infinity Constellation is an AI-focused startup holding company and incubator that builds and launches service-based businesses leveraging artificial intelligence. Their mission is to empower visionary founders to create the next generation of impactful, tech-enabled companies, emphasizing long-term growth and sustainable value creation.
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