Backed VC

Backed VC, established in 2015, is a London-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies across Europe. The firm invests in exceptional founders at the seed stage, providing not just capital but also a comprehensive support system to help entrepreneurs grow as company operators and leaders. Backed VC's Founder Experience Platform and vibrant portfolio community offer assistance across various aspects of a startup, including talent management, business development, fundraising, and international expansion. The firm has invested in diverse sectors such as Biotech, Blockchain, Financial Services, and Advanced Manufacturing, with notable portfolio companies including Hutch, Thought Machine, and LabGenius.

Tom Hopkins

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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 is a travel identity management company based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing advanced biometric solutions, including facial recognition technology, to enhance security and streamline the travel process. The company offers a range of services designed for government clients, including biometric travel authorization systems and eVisa solutions for traveler screening and vetting. Travizory also deploys turnkey systems for Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record management, allowing for comprehensive intelligence on inbound and outbound travelers. Additionally, the company has developed a mobile application called passport.app, which functions as a digital passport wallet. With a team experienced in both technical and industry aspects of travel identity management, Travizory aims to facilitate and secure the entry and exit processes at airports and border checkpoints.

Lopay

Seed Round in 2023
Lopay is a fintech company that develops a platform designed to empower small businesses by providing them with payment tools. The platform allows users to accept payments through various means, including mobile devices, payment stickers, and card readers. By focusing on independent and small businesses, Lopay aims to facilitate faster and more cost-effective cashless transactions, ensuring that users have instant access to the funds they earn. Through its innovative payment applications, Lopay seeks to enhance control and flexibility for its clientele, ultimately streamlining their financial interactions.

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 is an innovative company that has developed the first engineering data platform specifically designed for agile engineering teams. The platform streamlines the engineering design process by automating much of the manual execution work, thereby enhancing efficiency and accelerating hardware invention. It facilitates seamless integration of essential data across various tools, allowing engineers to easily develop and iterate complex designs. By building critical software infrastructure, Flow Engineering aims to reinvent traditional engineering frameworks, enabling teams to work more effectively and adapt to changing project requirements.

Hoxton Farms

Series A in 2022
Hoxton Farms, based in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs cell biology and advanced mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors, catering primarily to the meat alternatives industry. This innovative approach enables the creation of cruelty-free fat that can be utilized not only in meat alternatives but also in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on sustainable and ethical production methods, Hoxton Farms aims to transform the way fat is sourced and used in various products.

Ochre Bio

Series A in 2022
Ochre Bio Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing genomic medicines specifically for transplanted livers and the treatment of fatty liver conditions. Founded in 2019 and based in Headington, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced genomic techniques to identify and inhibit overactive genes associated with liver diseases. This approach includes testing therapies in discarded donor livers that are maintained outside the body, ensuring that potential treatments can be evaluated in a relevant biological context. With over 15 years of expertise in liver genomics research, Ochre Bio aims to create a pipeline of innovative medicines that address liver and liver-mediated conditions, ultimately enhancing the availability of healthy livers for transplantation and reducing complications associated with cirrhosis. The company operates within Oxford's biotechnology innovation hub, leveraging its scientific foundation to advance therapeutic solutions in the field of liver health.

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 a company focused on creating a next-generation cryptocurrency wallet aimed at making decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to retail investors worldwide. By developing user-friendly financial products, Unstoppable Finance combines expertise in regulated financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms to empower individuals with innovative financial services. The company's mission is to democratize access to DeFi, ensuring that everyday investors can engage with and benefit from advanced financial solutions.

Flow Engineering

Seed Round in 2022
Flow Engineering is an innovative company that has developed the first engineering data platform specifically designed for agile engineering teams. The platform streamlines the engineering design process by automating much of the manual execution work, thereby enhancing efficiency and accelerating hardware invention. It facilitates seamless integration of essential data across various tools, allowing engineers to easily develop and iterate complex designs. By building critical software infrastructure, Flow Engineering aims to reinvent traditional engineering frameworks, enabling teams to work more effectively and adapt to changing project requirements.

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. The platform allows players to create teams, compete against others, and earn prizes based on their performance, thereby enhancing the traditional football management gaming experience. By integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and a native token, Footium aims to create a unique environment where football fans can generate real value while enjoying the dynamics of club management and competition in a metaverse setting.

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 is a developer of fiat-to-crypto onramp technology that facilitates the purchase of cryptocurrency using fiat currency directly through websites or applications. By integrating multiple fiat gateways into a single, decentralized platform, Onramper offers global coverage of various payment methods, cryptocurrencies, and fiat currencies. This technology allows businesses to efficiently connect users with services for converting fiat to crypto, while also generating revenue through transaction fees on each user interaction. Through its innovative approach, Onramper provides a streamlined solution for users seeking to enter the cryptocurrency space.

Phytoform

Seed Round in 2021
Phytoform Labs Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in agricultural biotechnology. The company offers genome editing services to crop breeders worldwide, aiming to accelerate plant breeding from decades to years. By leveraging new gene editing technologies and artificial intelligence, Phytoform helps breeders create diverse, sustainable crops with improved yields, ultimately enhancing the economics of breeding for customers.

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 a company focused on creating a next-generation cryptocurrency wallet aimed at making decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to retail investors worldwide. By developing user-friendly financial products, Unstoppable Finance combines expertise in regulated financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms to empower individuals with innovative financial services. The company's mission is to democratize access to DeFi, ensuring that everyday investors can engage with and benefit from advanced financial solutions.

Cala

Seed Round in 2021
Cala is a French company based in Paris that designs, manufactures, and operates automated robotic systems for cooking and serving pasta dishes. Their primary business involves developing the first fully robotic pasta restaurant, aiming to revolutionize the fast-casual dining experience by reducing costs and improving efficiency. Cala's robots cook fresh, organic pasta and prepare homemade sauces, enabling them to serve up to 800 customized meals per hour in a compact kitchen space of just three square meters.

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 specializing in natural hair care products tailored for curly and multi-textured hair. The company offers a range of safe and effective products, formulated with natural and organic ingredients, aimed at addressing the specific needs of its customers. Committed to environmental sustainability and ethical practices, Afrocenchix ensures that its products are cruelty-free and made from ethically sourced raw materials without preservatives. With a customer-centric and data-driven approach, the brand has successfully sold over 65,000 bottles of its award-winning products, which have received an average rating of 4.7 stars from thousands of customers. Afrocenchix has been featured in prominent publications and continues to grow within the rapidly expanding $42 billion afro haircare market.

FabricNano

Series A in 2021
FabricNano Limited, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in cell-free biomanufacturing, focusing on the development of innovative biocatalysts and artificial cells. The company leverages advancements in nanotechnology and biotechnology to create designs and construction schematics for artificial cells that enhance the speed, purity, and adaptability of chemical reactions. By optimizing these processes, FabricNano enables businesses to streamline production workflows, eliminate capacity bottlenecks, and reduce associated costs, thereby unlocking new possibilities in the realm of biochemistry.

THIS

Series A in 2021
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that specializes in producing alternative meat products designed to cater to meat lovers. The company focuses on creating products from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide a satisfying culinary experience that mimics the taste and texture of traditional meat, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite dishes without the ethical implications of animal consumption. The brand positions itself as a viable option for those seeking healthier and more sustainable dietary choices while maintaining the flavors and satisfaction typically associated with meat-based meals.

Foundries.io

Series A in 2021
Foundries.io Limited is a software development company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating software platforms for embedded product development, focusing on IoT and Edge devices. It offers a Linux microplatform for container-based Linux development and a Zephyr microplatform for real-time operating system applications. Foundries.io provides secure, over-the-air updatable software, including firmware, operating systems, and device management services, along with lifetime support for connected devices. This comprehensive approach allows clients to streamline their development processes, enhance product security, and reduce deployment costs, enabling them to concentrate on their own intellectual property.

Ochre Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Ochre Bio Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on developing genomic medicines specifically for transplanted livers and the treatment of fatty liver conditions. Founded in 2019 and based in Headington, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced genomic techniques to identify and inhibit overactive genes associated with liver diseases. This approach includes testing therapies in discarded donor livers that are maintained outside the body, ensuring that potential treatments can be evaluated in a relevant biological context. With over 15 years of expertise in liver genomics research, Ochre Bio aims to create a pipeline of innovative medicines that address liver and liver-mediated conditions, ultimately enhancing the availability of healthy livers for transplantation and reducing complications associated with cirrhosis. The company operates within Oxford's biotechnology innovation hub, leveraging its scientific foundation to advance therapeutic solutions in the field of liver health.

Ruka

Seed Round in 2021
Ruka Hair is a retailer focused on health and personal care products, specifically catering to the hairstyling needs of black women. The company offers a range of products, including hair cream, hair gel, hair serum, and wigs, all designed to reflect and embody the diversity of black women's hair textures. Ruka aims to provide solutions that allow women to style their hair in their desired ways while ensuring ease of use and maintenance. Through its offerings, the company addresses the unique needs of its target demographic, promoting both style and hair care.

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, based in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs cell biology and advanced mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors, catering primarily to the meat alternatives industry. This innovative approach enables the creation of cruelty-free fat that can be utilized not only in meat alternatives but also in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on sustainable and ethical production methods, Hoxton Farms aims to transform the way fat is sourced and used in various products.

Flexciton

Series A in 2021
Flexciton is an optimization technology company focused on enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45 professionals, primarily engineers and researchers with significant expertise in technology. Flexciton's platform provides autonomous scheduling software for wafer fabrication facilities, generating optimized production schedules in minutes to meet specific operational objectives. This intelligent advantage platform enables manufacturers to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by facilitating engineering optimization and offering statistical data analytics for industrial automation in process systems. Flexciton aims to revolutionize manufacturing by introducing its optimization technology into factories worldwide, thereby advancing the capabilities of manufacturing beyond traditional limitations.

Hoxton Farms

Seed Round in 2020
Hoxton Farms, based in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs cell biology and advanced mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors, catering primarily to the meat alternatives industry. This innovative approach enables the creation of cruelty-free fat that can be utilized not only in meat alternatives but also in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on sustainable and ethical production methods, Hoxton Farms aims to transform the way fat is sourced and used in various 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 producing alternative meat products designed to cater to meat lovers. The company focuses on creating products from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide a satisfying culinary experience that mimics the taste and texture of traditional meat, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite dishes without the ethical implications of animal consumption. The brand positions itself as a viable option for those seeking healthier and more sustainable dietary choices while maintaining the flavors and satisfaction typically associated with meat-based meals.

Thought Machine

Series B in 2020
Thought Machine is a fintech company focused on transforming core banking through cloud-native technology. The company addresses a significant challenge in the banking sector: the reliance on outdated IT infrastructure that hinders innovation and customer service. To tackle this issue, Thought Machine has developed Vault, a comprehensive retail banking platform built from the ground up using a cloud-native, microservice API architecture. Vault can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks, allowing them to enhance their product offerings, user experience, operating models, and data analysis capabilities. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to drive a substantial shift in the banking industry by enabling financial institutions to adopt modern systems and deliver improved technology to their customers.

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 producing alternative meat products designed to cater to meat lovers. The company focuses on creating products from plant-based ingredients that are fortified with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. By doing so, THIS aims to provide a satisfying culinary experience that mimics the taste and texture of traditional meat, allowing consumers to enjoy their favorite dishes without the ethical implications of animal consumption. The brand positions itself as a viable option for those seeking healthier and more sustainable dietary choices while maintaining the flavors and satisfaction typically associated with meat-based meals.

Meatable

Seed Round in 2019
Meatable is a Dutch food production company that specializes in creating cultured meat using stem cell technology. Founded in 2019, the company employs pluripotent stem cells to transform various types of cells into muscle or fat tissue, eliminating the need for animal slaughter. This process enables Meatable to produce sustainable, guilt-free meat without compromising taste and texture.

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 is a software development company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating software platforms for embedded product development, focusing on IoT and Edge devices. It offers a Linux microplatform for container-based Linux development and a Zephyr microplatform for real-time operating system applications. Foundries.io provides secure, over-the-air updatable software, including firmware, operating systems, and device management services, along with lifetime support for connected devices. This comprehensive approach allows clients to streamline their development processes, enhance product security, and reduce deployment costs, enabling them to concentrate on their own intellectual property.

Medal

Series A in 2019
Medal is an online platform designed for gamers to create, watch, share, and analyze gaming highlights. The platform allows users to capture key moments from their gameplay using various recording methods, which can then be shared with others. This functionality enables gamers to showcase their skills and enhance their overall gaming experience by easily sharing digital clips and highlights from live streams.

FabricNano

Seed Round in 2019
FabricNano Limited, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in cell-free biomanufacturing, focusing on the development of innovative biocatalysts and artificial cells. The company leverages advancements in nanotechnology and biotechnology to create designs and construction schematics for artificial cells that enhance the speed, purity, and adaptability of chemical reactions. By optimizing these processes, FabricNano enables businesses to streamline production workflows, eliminate capacity bottlenecks, and reduce associated costs, thereby unlocking new possibilities in the realm 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 focused on enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45 professionals, primarily engineers and researchers with significant expertise in technology. Flexciton's platform provides autonomous scheduling software for wafer fabrication facilities, generating optimized production schedules in minutes to meet specific operational objectives. This intelligent advantage platform enables manufacturers to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by facilitating engineering optimization and offering statistical data analytics for industrial automation in process systems. Flexciton aims to revolutionize manufacturing by introducing its optimization technology into factories worldwide, thereby advancing the capabilities of manufacturing beyond traditional limitations.

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. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in automating business operations through a sophisticated platform. The company combines human expertise with automation technology and artificial intelligence to provide a range of operational services, including lead generation, meeting scheduling, inventory management, and record verification. By leveraging a global workforce alongside advanced automation tools, Invisible Technologies aims to streamline complex business processes, allowing clients to concentrate on more creative tasks. The company positions itself as a cost-effective outsourcing and automation alternative for scaling small and medium-sized businesses. Its innovative approach enables the efficient execution of multiple time-consuming processes, thereby enhancing overall productivity for its clients.

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 London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.

CloudNC

Series A in 2018
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that develops advanced software to automate the programming of numerically controlled (NC) machine tools, particularly focusing on computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines. Founded in 2015, the company aims to transform the manufacturing industry by enabling factories to autonomously produce precision parts, which are essential for various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and technology. By streamlining the production process, CloudNC's technology reduces the need for skilled human intervention, allowing for more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices. The company seeks to enhance productivity and scalability, ultimately making manufacturing ten times more efficient than current standards. Through its innovative approach, CloudNC is positioned to revitalize the manufacturing landscape and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable industrial revolution.

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.

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 is a company dedicated to revolutionizing food production through the development of AI-operated, sustainable greenhouses. Comprised of a team of engineers, plant scientists, and greenhouse experts, Optimal aims to secure the global food system by establishing greenhouses on the outskirts of cities worldwide. These advanced greenhouses utilize proprietary technology and a deep reinforcement learning algorithm to create highly controllable farming environments. Equipped with thousands of sensors, they collect real-time data on various factors, such as temperature and humidity, to optimize growing conditions. This data-driven approach enables Optimal to enhance crop yield and quality while significantly reducing water usage. The autonomous systems manage critical functions, including heating, cooling, lighting, and irrigation, ensuring efficient resource consumption and resilience against climate-related challenges. Through these innovations, Optimal seeks to provide billions of people with sustainable access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

LabGenius

Seed Round in 2017
LabGenius Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on discovering and developing new protein therapeutics to address unmet medical needs, including conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes a machine learning-driven evolution engine and a robotic platform known as EVA, which is capable of designing, conducting, and learning from its own experiments. This innovative approach integrates advanced technologies from synthetic biology, robotics, and machine learning, enabling the engineering of protein drugs with enhanced properties such as protease stability and tissue penetration. By leveraging these cutting-edge methodologies, LabGenius aims to provide physicians with access to novel protein therapeutics that are developed through automation and intelligent design.

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 focused on enhancing the efficiency and productivity of semiconductor manufacturing processes through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in May 2016, the company has grown to a team of 45 professionals, primarily engineers and researchers with significant expertise in technology. Flexciton's platform provides autonomous scheduling software for wafer fabrication facilities, generating optimized production schedules in minutes to meet specific operational objectives. This intelligent advantage platform enables manufacturers to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by facilitating engineering optimization and offering statistical data analytics for industrial automation in process systems. Flexciton aims to revolutionize manufacturing by introducing its optimization technology into factories worldwide, thereby advancing the capabilities of manufacturing beyond traditional limitations.

Armada Interactive

Seed Round in 2017
Armada Interactive Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. The company focuses on creating innovative, challenging, and entertaining born-mobile AAA, freemium, and real-time multiplayer games. Their games are distinguished by their AAA visual fidelity, synchronous PvP, 3D console graphics, and eSports potential, aiming to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and provide global gaming experiences.

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 cloud-native technology. The company addresses a significant challenge in the banking sector: the reliance on outdated IT infrastructure that hinders innovation and customer service. To tackle this issue, Thought Machine has developed Vault, a comprehensive retail banking platform built from the ground up using a cloud-native, microservice API architecture. Vault can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks, allowing them to enhance their product offerings, user experience, operating models, and data analysis capabilities. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to drive a substantial shift in the banking industry by enabling financial institutions to adopt modern systems and deliver improved technology to their customers.

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. The company hosts intimate shows across more than 40 countries, focusing on genres such as hip hop, jazz, experimental, classical, and world music. By commissioning and streaming live sessions from emerging artists, Boiler Room provides a unique promotional platform for talent that is often overlooked by mainstream channels. This initiative not only connects underserved audiences with diverse music scenes but also fosters a community of engaged music fans. 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 company generates revenue through partnerships with brands that seek to leverage its cultural credibility and audience reach. Boiler Room's vision is to become the leading global music discovery platform, enhancing access to underground music and supporting emerging artists worldwide.

Andium

Convertible Note in 2016
Andium Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of cloud-based computing devices focused on real-time data management within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sector. Headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of products, including the Andium Industrial Edge v2.0 for data monitoring in oil and gas applications, Andium Flow Computer v1.2 for gas volumetric flow computation, and Andium Truck Wi-Fi for in-vehicle digital communications. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Mobile Iris, Inc., Andium aims to empower organizations by providing sophisticated, cost-effective, and power-efficient hardware that enables modern remote monitoring capabilities. By leveraging its technology, the company delivers an ecosystem of automated products and services designed to streamline operations, reduce onsite labor, and minimize human error, making it easier for businesses to implement intelligent solutions without significant infrastructure investments.

Armada Interactive

Seed Round in 2016
Armada Interactive Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. The company focuses on creating innovative, challenging, and entertaining born-mobile AAA, freemium, and real-time multiplayer games. Their games are distinguished by their AAA visual fidelity, synchronous PvP, 3D console graphics, and eSports potential, aiming to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and provide global gaming experiences.

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 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.

Jukedeck

Venture Round in 2015
Jukedeck Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology for music composition. Founded in 2012, Jukedeck creates applications that generate personalized soundtracks for videos, utilizing AI to compose and adapt music tailored to various contexts. The company offers an API that allows users to access a library of royalty-free music, enabling them to create, browse, and edit their own audio tracks. By employing deep neural networks, Jukedeck aims to understand the nuances of music composition, thereby facilitating 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., established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based technology company that specializes in grid-resilience software. Its platform offers real-time threat identification and management for physical infrastructure, focusing on areas such as vegetation management, fire management, asset management, maintenance and construction, and emergency management. The company's solutions are powered by predictive analytics, integrated weather analysis, and a secure mobile platform, enabling enterprises to proactively enhance grid reliability and safety.

Gumbug

Seed Round in 2015
Gumbug Ltd. is a mobile games studio based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and publishing hypercasual mobile games. Incorporated in 2013, the company focuses on creating engaging role-playing games that allow users to interact and play online with others globally. As of December 2019, Gumbug operates as a subsidiary of Voodoo SAS, aligning its efforts with a larger network in the gaming industry.

Unmade

Seed Round in 2015
Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Kalo

Seed Round in 2015
Kalo is a company established in 2015 that specializes in streamlining the onboarding, management, communication, and payment processes for external workers. The platform offers businesses a user-friendly solution to eliminate the complexities of spreadsheets and invoice emails, facilitating seamless collaboration with freelancers and vendors. Kalo's clientele includes notable organizations across various industries, such as technology and fashion, allowing them to enhance their operational efficiency and improve the overall experience of working with external teams.

Bidvine

Seed Round in 2015
Bidvine Limited is an online platform based in London, United Kingdom, that connects customers with local service professionals for various projects, including events, health, home care, learning, and wellness. Established in 2014, the company operates as a marketplace where users can find suitable professionals by answering service-specific questions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Bidvine matches clients' needs with the right service providers, allowing them to compare multiple bids and select professionals that align with their requirements, budget, and timelines. The platform aims to streamline the hiring process and facilitate the completion of diverse tasks for its users.

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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