Carwow
Venture Round in 2024
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
TreasurySpring
Series B in 2023
TreasurySpring is a financial technology firm that operates an online platform connecting issuers and investors in the institutional short-term funding market. Through applied legal, financial, and operational technology, the company enables the creation, issuance, and investment in fixed-term instruments that provide short-term exposure to cash-rich clients and capital providers. The platform supports direct, segregated, and secured or unsecured exposures to government, financial institutions, and corporates, while broadening access to a wider pool of liquidity providers. TreasurySpring emphasizes regulatory compliance and aims to improve transparency, security, and efficiency in funding markets by enabling a broader set of counterparties to participate in short-term finance.
Uncommon is a company based in London that specializes in producing cultivated meat products for human consumption. Founded in 2017, the company uses state-of-the-art cell culture techniques to grow meat from small samples of animal cells, which are then expanded using an animal-free growth media. Uncommon's technologies focus on providing an end-to-end solution, innovating in bioprocess engineering, biomaterials, and in-process monitoring. The company aims to offer a more ethical and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional meat production, with a particular emphasis on pork products.
Carwow
Venture Round in 2022
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Crowdcube
Venture Round in 2021
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.
Kbox Global
Venture Round in 2020
Kbox Global develops an end-to-end technology platform that connects kitchens with top-performing food delivery brands. The company offers risk-free solutions to increase food sales and optimizes multi-brand delivery opportunities for pubs, bars, and restaurants.
Wayve is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles. The company utilizes end-to-end deep learning to enable its artificial intelligence to perform complex driving tasks, allowing it to adapt to various urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles that are equipped for autonomous operation and technology development. Its approach combines AI software with lean hardware and a fleet learning platform, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads. This innovative methodology enables businesses to efficiently adapt autonomous driving systems to new driving domains globally.
Wagestream
Series B in 2020
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Rahko Limited is a company specializing in the development of a quantum machine learning (QML) software platform designed for chemical simulation. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, the company offers a platform that includes QML algorithms and tools aimed at enhancing accessibility to quantum computing. Rahko's technology facilitates advanced chemical simulations relevant to various industries, including batteries, materials, and pharmaceuticals. The company collaborates with leading quantum hardware manufacturers and major corporations, focusing on addressing real-world challenges that hold significant commercial value. With a team of experts in quantum machine learning, software engineering, and quantum chemistry, Rahko is recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum machine learning, particularly in advancing the capabilities of chemical simulations.
Carwow
Corporate Round in 2019
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Wayve is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles. The company utilizes end-to-end deep learning to enable its artificial intelligence to perform complex driving tasks, allowing it to adapt to various urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles that are equipped for autonomous operation and technology development. Its approach combines AI software with lean hardware and a fleet learning platform, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads. This innovative methodology enables businesses to efficiently adapt autonomous driving systems to new driving domains globally.
Depop Limited
Series C in 2019
Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.
Wagestream
Series A in 2019
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
GoCardless
Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.
Crowdcube
Venture Round in 2018
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Credit Benchmark
Series C in 2018
Credit Benchmark operates as a financial data analytics company, aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from global market participants. It provides forward-looking credit assessments, including probability of default and loss given default data, on sovereigns, corporates, banks, and non-bank financial entities. The company's platform enables clients to enhance risk management, meet regulatory expectations, and assess unrated counterparties with greater transparency.
Thread Online Limited is an online retail company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in clothing for men and women. Founded in 2012, Thread provides a unique personal styling platform that combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms. This innovative approach allows customers to receive tailored apparel, shoes, and accessories recommendations based on their individual preferences. By leveraging both human insight and technology, Thread aims to simplify the shopping experience, enabling men to dress well without the need for traditional shopping.
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.
Pusher Ltd. is a company that offers a hosted API service designed to integrate real-time bi-directional functionality into web and mobile applications, as well as other Internet-connected devices. Founded in 2011 and based in London, United Kingdom, Pusher provides a suite of libraries, including a JavaScript client library suitable for web and HTML5 applications. Its platform facilitates developers in creating features such as in-app notifications, activity streams, real-time dashboards, and live trackers. Additionally, Pusher includes tools for debugging applications and offers authentication mechanisms for private channels, along with presence functionality to monitor online users. As of December 2020, Pusher operates as a subsidiary of MessageBird B.V.
Depop Limited
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.
GoCardless
Series D in 2017
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Luno is a prominent cryptocurrency marketplace that facilitates buying and selling transactions for various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. With its headquarters in London, the company operates in over 40 countries, including Indonesia, where it is officially registered as the largest exchange. Luno serves a global customer base of more than 2 million individuals and employs over 250 staff members. The platform offers features such as a digital wallet for secure storage and transactions, currency conversion, and tools for trading analysis. In addition to its trading services, Luno aims to educate users about cryptocurrencies, helping them make informed investment decisions and promoting a more accessible financial system.
Prodigy Finance
Series C in 2017
Prodigy Finance Limited is an online platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students. Established in 2006, the company connects student borrowers with a community of lenders, including alumni, institutional investors, and qualified private investors. Prodigy Finance specifically targets students pursuing master's degrees across 18 countries, aiming to enhance access to higher education for those who may lack traditional financing options. In addition to its loan services, the company offers a mobile app that allows users to manage and access their loan information conveniently. Through its community funding model, Prodigy Finance addresses the financial barriers that students face, making it easier for them to pursue their academic aspirations at premium business schools.
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Nutmeg is a UK-based online wealth management company offering a digital discretionary investment service for individuals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, it provides a platform to build and manage diversified investment portfolios, including ISAs and pensions, with a focus on easy access to investing and transparent, cost-conscious charges. The platform enables clients to choose global portfolios and have investments managed online, aiming to simplify investing and help users meet their financial goals.
Nutmeg is a UK-based online wealth management company offering a digital discretionary investment service for individuals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, it provides a platform to build and manage diversified investment portfolios, including ISAs and pensions, with a focus on easy access to investing and transparent, cost-conscious charges. The platform enables clients to choose global portfolios and have investments managed online, aiming to simplify investing and help users meet their financial goals.
Depop Limited
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.
Adludio, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in interactive mobile advertising. The company creates, delivers, and optimizes advertising campaigns at scale, using AI-powered technology, data, and algorithms to design and optimize ad creatives. Adludio partners with international publishers and brands, including global giants like Nike, Microsoft, and Chanel, as well as direct-to-consumer challengers. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, and a remote workforce spanning 17 countries, Adludio fosters a start-up culture and has been recognized for its growth and innovation, such as winning 'Best Mobile Campaign' at The Drum APAC Awards in 2018 and being listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 'Ones to Watch'.
Crowdcube
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Magic Pony Technology
Series A in 2016
Magic Pony Technology Ltd. is a London-based company, established in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced technologies for video compression and enhancement using machine learning and computer vision techniques. The firm focuses on delivering innovative solutions for video upscaling, compression, and visual processing, with applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. With a strong research and development team boasting over 30 years of combined experience and more than 100 publications in major international conferences and journals, Magic Pony Technology has positioned itself at the forefront of its field, holding over five patents pending. The company operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc. since June 2016.
Thread
Funding Round in 2016
Thread Online Limited is an online retail company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in clothing for men and women. Founded in 2012, Thread provides a unique personal styling platform that combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms. This innovative approach allows customers to receive tailored apparel, shoes, and accessories recommendations based on their individual preferences. By leveraging both human insight and technology, Thread aims to simplify the shopping experience, enabling men to dress well without the need for traditional shopping.
GoCardless
Series C in 2016
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Revolut
Seed Round in 2016
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Tapdaq is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a monetization platform for mobile developers. Their platform helps developers maximize revenue through unbiased ad mediation and retain valuable users via cross-promotion campaigns. Tapdaq offers features such as server-side functionalities, direct network deals, and actionable insights to improve yield and grow the customer base. The company is known for providing an efficient way of mediating premium demand partners, trusted by thousands of top publishers worldwide.
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Vestiaire Collective
Series D in 2015
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Thread Online Limited is an online retail company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in clothing for men and women. Founded in 2012, Thread provides a unique personal styling platform that combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms. This innovative approach allows customers to receive tailored apparel, shoes, and accessories recommendations based on their individual preferences. By leveraging both human insight and technology, Thread aims to simplify the shopping experience, enabling men to dress well without the need for traditional shopping.
Prodigy Finance
Venture Round in 2015
Prodigy Finance Limited is an online platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students. Established in 2006, the company connects student borrowers with a community of lenders, including alumni, institutional investors, and qualified private investors. Prodigy Finance specifically targets students pursuing master's degrees across 18 countries, aiming to enhance access to higher education for those who may lack traditional financing options. In addition to its loan services, the company offers a mobile app that allows users to manage and access their loan information conveniently. Through its community funding model, Prodigy Finance addresses the financial barriers that students face, making it easier for them to pursue their academic aspirations at premium business schools.
Crowdcube
Venture Round in 2015
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Revolut
Seed Round in 2015
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Credit Benchmark
Series B in 2015
Credit Benchmark operates as a financial data analytics company, aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from global market participants. It provides forward-looking credit assessments, including probability of default and loss given default data, on sovereigns, corporates, banks, and non-bank financial entities. The company's platform enables clients to enhance risk management, meet regulatory expectations, and assess unrated counterparties with greater transparency.
Depop Limited
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
Tapdaq is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a monetization platform for mobile developers. Their platform helps developers maximize revenue through unbiased ad mediation and retain valuable users via cross-promotion campaigns. Tapdaq offers features such as server-side functionalities, direct network deals, and actionable insights to improve yield and grow the customer base. The company is known for providing an efficient way of mediating premium demand partners, trusted by thousands of top publishers worldwide.
Crowdcube
Series B in 2014
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Citymapper
Series A in 2014
Citymapper Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile and web-based transit application serving New York City, London, Paris, and Berlin. Its primary product, Citymapper, provides real-time transit information and directions via iOS and Android apps, along with APIs for developers. The company also offers CMMapLauncher, a tool to launch Citymapper and other mapping applications. Citymapper's mission is to help urban dwellers navigate cities efficiently by leveraging open transport data and real-time information, including weather alerts and disruptions.
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.
GoCardless
Series B in 2014
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Lifecake
Seed Round in 2013
Lifecake Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in software designed for parents to digitally store and organize their children's memories. Founded in 2006, Lifecake enables users to capture, store, and share photos, videos, and text updates in a private environment, accessible via phones, tablets, computers, and printed books. The company's platform allows families to document and rewind the lives of their children, ensuring that precious moments are preserved and easily shared among family members. In 2015, Lifecake became a subsidiary of Canon Europe Ltd.
Ezoic, Inc. is a technology company that provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to assist small website owners in optimizing their online presence. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with additional offices in Gateshead and London, Ezoic specializes in a multivariate testing platform that enhances website layouts based on user interactions across devices such as mobile, tablet, and desktop. The platform employs machine learning to personalize user experiences, improve site speed, and increase ad revenue by predicting visitor responses to automated changes. Ezoic's services cater to publishers, bloggers, and ad operation professionals, offering solutions that streamline ad implementation, optimization, and testing. By optimizing over 1.3 billion user experiences each month, Ezoic aims to enhance both user experience metrics and revenue generation for its clients.
Vestiaire Collective
Series C in 2013
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Rentify is a software platform for landlords to market, manage and monetize rental properties. The platform enables users to create and publish property adverts on UK sites, manage leases and tenant interactions, and conduct background checks including credit checks, references, and affordability assessments. It also offers property management services such as key collection and ensuring gas safety certificates, along with scheduled payments and other automated renting processes to streamline portfolio operations. Founded in 2011 and based in London, Rentify provides an online portal that helps landlords market properties, manage their portfolios, and optimize rental income.
Qubit Digital Limited specializes in software solutions that collect and process extensive data sets to enhance online customer experiences. The company develops and licenses technology for web data processing, offering a variety of services including tag management, marketing attribution, customer intelligence, and web personalization. Key offerings include OpenTag, an open-source tag management solution that improves website efficiency, and Qubit Pro, a personalization platform that leverages customer data to influence user behavior. Its customer analytics solutions encompass behavioral attribution and usability labs, while automation tools facilitate web testing and personalized experiences. Qubit serves various sectors, including e-commerce, publishing, and lead generation, with a focus on helping businesses understand and influence customer behavior to drive revenue and improve marketing efficiency. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Qubit has expanded its presence with offices in major cities across the United States and Europe.
HouseTrip
Series C in 2012
HouseTrip SA is a holiday rental booking platform founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with offices in London and Lisbon. It operates one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites, offering over 300,000 properties in thousands of destinations worldwide, including apartments, villas, and cottages. The platform allows homeowners to securely advertise their properties and manage bookings while providing guests with an easy way to find and book rental accommodations. Since its launch in January 2010, HouseTrip has facilitated over 6 million nights booked, making it a significant player in the vacation property rental market.
Bookatable
Venture Round in 2012
Bookatable, established in 2001 and headquartered in London, operates as an online restaurant booking platform. It facilitates reservations for customers across 16 European countries and the United States, offering a diverse range of restaurants from local independents to fine-dining establishments. The platform allows users to browse and book tables based on location, cuisine, and price point, supporting over 65,000 restaurants worldwide. Bookatable is a subsidiary of Livebookings Holdings Ltd.
MedicAnimal.com
Series B in 2012
MedicAnimal.com is a leading e-commerce platform in Europe, specializing in veterinary and pet retail. Founded in 2007 and based in London, the company focuses on providing affordable, high-quality pet care products directly to consumers. Its extensive online platform features a wide range of items including pet food, toys, travel accessories, and healthcare products such as chewable tablets and dental treats. In addition to product sales, MedicAnimal.com offers direct access to veterinary advice and expertise, ensuring that pet owners can find exactly what their pets require for optimal health and well-being.
HouseTrip
Series B in 2011
HouseTrip SA is a holiday rental booking platform founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with offices in London and Lisbon. It operates one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites, offering over 300,000 properties in thousands of destinations worldwide, including apartments, villas, and cottages. The platform allows homeowners to securely advertise their properties and manage bookings while providing guests with an easy way to find and book rental accommodations. Since its launch in January 2010, HouseTrip has facilitated over 6 million nights booked, making it a significant player in the vacation property rental market.
Vestiaire Collective
Series B in 2011
Vestiaire Collective is a social commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of luxury pre-owned fashion items. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, the company promotes sustainable fashion by encouraging the circular fashion movement, which aims to reduce overproduction and waste in the industry. Vestiaire Collective boasts a unique inventory of approximately 3 million items, with around 140,000 new listings added weekly, catering to a community of over 7.5 million fashion enthusiasts across 50 countries. The platform offers a curated selection of vintage and luxury clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear, enhancing the shopping experience through verified and desirable products. By fostering a highly engaged community, Vestiaire Collective empowers its members to actively participate in a more sustainable fashion economy.
Bookatable
Venture Round in 2011
Bookatable, established in 2001 and headquartered in London, operates as an online restaurant booking platform. It facilitates reservations for customers across 16 European countries and the United States, offering a diverse range of restaurants from local independents to fine-dining establishments. The platform allows users to browse and book tables based on location, cuisine, and price point, supporting over 65,000 restaurants worldwide. Bookatable is a subsidiary of Livebookings Holdings Ltd.
Bookatable
Venture Round in 2009
Bookatable, established in 2001 and headquartered in London, operates as an online restaurant booking platform. It facilitates reservations for customers across 16 European countries and the United States, offering a diverse range of restaurants from local independents to fine-dining establishments. The platform allows users to browse and book tables based on location, cuisine, and price point, supporting over 65,000 restaurants worldwide. Bookatable is a subsidiary of Livebookings Holdings Ltd.
Metaversum
Venture Round in 2009
Metaversum is a company that develops and operates Twinity, a 3D online world designed to create a bridge between the real and virtual environments. Twinity features realistic, to-scale replicas of major cities, starting with Berlin, and plans to expand to locations such as Singapore and London. Users can create personal avatars to explore these virtual cities, engage in various activities, and socialize with others. Additionally, Metaversum provides businesses with innovative opportunities for marketing and engagement through virtual shops, branded presences, in-world advertising campaigns, and events, allowing for direct interaction with their target audience in a dynamic digital landscape. Founded in July 2006, Metaversum has established offices in Berlin, Kiev, and Singapore.
Metaversum
Angel Round in 2008
Metaversum is a company that develops and operates Twinity, a 3D online world designed to create a bridge between the real and virtual environments. Twinity features realistic, to-scale replicas of major cities, starting with Berlin, and plans to expand to locations such as Singapore and London. Users can create personal avatars to explore these virtual cities, engage in various activities, and socialize with others. Additionally, Metaversum provides businesses with innovative opportunities for marketing and engagement through virtual shops, branded presences, in-world advertising campaigns, and events, allowing for direct interaction with their target audience in a dynamic digital landscape. Founded in July 2006, Metaversum has established offices in Berlin, Kiev, and Singapore.
Bookatable
Series A in 2008
Bookatable, established in 2001 and headquartered in London, operates as an online restaurant booking platform. It facilitates reservations for customers across 16 European countries and the United States, offering a diverse range of restaurants from local independents to fine-dining establishments. The platform allows users to browse and book tables based on location, cuisine, and price point, supporting over 65,000 restaurants worldwide. Bookatable is a subsidiary of Livebookings Holdings Ltd.
Seedcamp
Venture Round in 2008
Founded in London in 2007, Seedcamp is Europe's leading seed fund. It invests early in world-class founders addressing global markets with technology-driven solutions. With over 400 startups in its portfolio, including publicly listed UiPath and Wise, as well as unicorns like Revolut and Hopin, Seedcamp fast-tracks founders' visions by providing smart capital, lifelong community support, and a global network built on over a decade of experience.
Codemasters
Venture Round in 2007
Codemasters, established in 1986 and headquartered in Southam, United Kingdom, is a prominent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment products, primarily focusing on racing video games. The company has developed a notable portfolio that includes popular titles such as the F1 series, GRID, DiRT Rally 2.0, and ONRUSH. Codemasters distributes its games globally across various platforms, catering to audiences in Europe, the United States, Australia, and beyond. The company has development studios in Southam and Birmingham, along with an art studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and a location in Pune, India. Codemasters is recognized for holding the video game rights to FORMULA ONE, having released its first high-definition F1 game in 2010. The company employs over 500 people and operates as a subsidiary of Reliance BIG Entertainment Pvt Ltd, which acquired a significant stake in 2010.
NaturalMotion
Series B in 2006
NaturalMotion Ltd is a prominent games and technology company based in Oxford, London, San Francisco, and Brighton. Renowned for its high-end mobile games, NaturalMotion Games focuses on producing ultra-high quality free-to-play titles characterized by polished gameplay and advanced 3D graphics. The company achieved significant success with CSR Racing, which reached the top of the charts in over 70 countries shortly after its release in 2012, generating substantial monthly revenue. Following this, Clumsy Ninja was introduced during Apple's iPhone 5 keynote, further solidifying NaturalMotion's reputation in the industry. In addition to its gaming portfolio, NaturalMotion Technology is recognized for its innovative animation software, including the award-winning euphoria engine, which revolutionized real-time character animation and has been utilized in popular titles like GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption. The company's Morpheme engine is widely acknowledged as a leading tool for animation in the console and PC gaming sectors, showcasing NaturalMotion's commitment to creating immersive gaming experiences.
Codemasters
Venture Round in 2005
Codemasters, established in 1986 and headquartered in Southam, United Kingdom, is a prominent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment products, primarily focusing on racing video games. The company has developed a notable portfolio that includes popular titles such as the F1 series, GRID, DiRT Rally 2.0, and ONRUSH. Codemasters distributes its games globally across various platforms, catering to audiences in Europe, the United States, Australia, and beyond. The company has development studios in Southam and Birmingham, along with an art studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and a location in Pune, India. Codemasters is recognized for holding the video game rights to FORMULA ONE, having released its first high-definition F1 game in 2010. The company employs over 500 people and operates as a subsidiary of Reliance BIG Entertainment Pvt Ltd, which acquired a significant stake in 2010.