Beringea

Beringea is an international venture capital and private equity firm established in 1988, with its headquarters in Michigan and additional offices in London and Manchester. The firm specializes in equity and debt investments, targeting exceptional companies in various growth industries such as media, health care, life sciences, Internet technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and specialized consumer goods. With a portfolio comprising over 60 companies, Beringea offers entrepreneurs the resources needed to develop strategies, assess growth opportunities, and enhance value. The firm manages the Michigan Growth Capital Partners Funds in the U.S. and the ProVen VCT family of funds in the U.K., positioning itself to support businesses in both regions effectively.

Ed Berkeley

Chief Financial Officer

Emma Biasiolo

Investor

William Blake III

vice_president

John Bonhard

Vice President

Luke Edis

Investor

Michael Gross

Managing Director

Kate Mansfield

Investor Relations Manager

Teodora Petkova

Investor Relations Executive

Henry Philipson

Head of Communications

Charles Rothstein

Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director

Mark Shepherd

Investor

Leslie Shipley

Director, Operations / CCO

Alexander Spiro

Senior MD and Co-Founder

Mark Taylor

Partner and Head of Growth Finance

Harry Thomas

Principal, Business Development

Lorna Mona Tilbian

Director, Proven VCT plc

Steven Tuckley

Partner

Maria Wagner

Partner

Alison Wright

Investor Relations Executive

149 past transactions

Arctic Shores

Series B in 2023
Arctic Shores Limited provides human resource management services. The company provider game-based assessments application that deliver people insights for more predictive and less biased hiring, job relevant insights about people, psychometric testing, behavior-based assessment which measuring 33 personality and cognitive traits which include traits such as resilience and emotional stability. The company helps in high volume recruitment, experienced hires, and employee development. Arctic Shores Limited was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

WiredScore

Series B in 2022
WiredScore is the organization behind Wired Certification, the internationally recognized digital connectivity rating system for commercial real estate that helps landlords design and promote their buildings' great digital connectivity to tenants. In an increasingly tech-driven economy, connectivity is fast becoming the most critical requirement for tenants when selecting office space. The widely recognized Wired Certification seal is a trusted symbol that identifies buildings that have been independently certified to provide the best-in-class connectivity infrastructure that businesses require to thrive. WiredScore launched Wired Certification in partnership with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York in 2013. Since then, more than 400M Sq. Ft. of office space has been certified across North America and Europe. Including buildings owned by premier landlords such as Blackstone, Brookfield, and Hines. Over 4 million tenants in more than 1,400 buildings globally trust Wired Certification as the benchmark for best-in-class office connectivity. For more information on Wired Certification or to find Wired Certified buildings, visit: http://wiredscore.com/

CreativeX

Series B in 2022
CreativeX, formerly known as Picasso Labs, Inc., is a developer of image-recognition solutions that enable businesses to transform image metadata into actionable insights. The company offers products such as Creative Governance, which ensures compliance with creative standards and manages media budgets, and Brand Builder, which focuses on creating and maintaining brand image. Its client roster includes major corporations like Unilever, PepsiCo, Heineken, Twitter, and AB InBev. Established in 2012, CreativeX is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and London, United Kingdom.

CGHero

Seed Round in 2022
It is our mission to help our customers outsource cutting edge computer graphics from CG professionals around the world. We are a crucial component to our customer’s workforce, allowing them to scale up to meet project demands.

Papier

Series C in 2022
Papier Limited designs and prints customized cards and invitations. It offers birthday, thank you, congratulations, love, sympathy, photo, and other occasional cards; seasonal cards; and wedding, birthday party, kids party, party, anniversary, photo, and other invitation cards. The company also provides stationary, as well as photo products. In addition, it operates digital printing studios. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

BeenThereDoneThat

Series A in 2022
BeenThereDoneThat is a networked intelligence system composed of a deep talent pool of C-suite experts and consultants that is harnessed for on-demand intelligence and solutions based on a client's needs.

Dealroom.co

Series A in 2021
Dealroom.co is a data-sharing platform that connects professional investors, corporations, and local governments. Founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, the company provides a user-friendly software-as-a-service application that allows users to search and filter investment opportunities. It offers an application programming interface for integrating its database with users' business applications, as well as custom research solutions for in-depth analyses and recruiting reports. Additionally, Dealroom.co features ecosystem solutions that map local investment landscapes. The platform supports all stages of investment, from seed to late growth, enabling investors to track companies' progress and making it easier for entrepreneurs to manage their investment interests and communicate with potential investors.

DeepStream

Series A in 2021
Emailing suppliers and counterparties is simple. But when many internal and external people collaborate in RFx processes, exchanging large amounts of information (prices, pre-qualification, clarifications, deviations, contracts, etc.) with multiple businesses, things start to get messy. Doing this manually on emails leads to compliance risks, inefficiencies, frustration and bloated spend. With the latest agile technology, DeepStream has built the fastest and most-user friendly RFx platform ever made, migrating all communication onto a collaborative, auditable and network based secure cloud application.

Akadeum Life Sciences

Series B in 2021
Akadeum Life Sciences is working on the problem of isolating mammalian and bacterial cells from complex mixtures. It creates the simplest bioseparation products and fundamentally change the way that isolating cells and other biological targets approached. The company currently uses microbubbles for applications in cell separation and other related areas. Akadeum Life Sciences was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

Plum Guide

Venture Round in 2021
The Plum Guide Limited is a vacation rental company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing high-quality homes, apartments, and lofts for tourists. Established in 2015, the company employs a rigorous selection process known as The Plum Test, which evaluates each property through a combination of algorithms and expert assessments. This meticulous approach ensures that only the top 1% of homes are accepted into their portfolio. Since its launch in January 2016, The Plum Guide has experienced significant growth, expanding at a rate of 20% per month and vetting over 80,000 homes, ultimately achieving more than £10 million in annual sales. The company's success is supported by a diverse group of investors from various sectors, underscoring its strong market position in the vacation rental industry.

Plank Hardware

Series A in 2021
Plank Hardware is a direct-to-consumer home décor brand that operates an e-commerce platform specializing in stylish hardware products. The company offers a wide range of do-it-yourself items, including handles, knobs, hooks, door knockers, and screws, all available in various finishes. This extensive selection enables customers to personalize their home environments according to their individual tastes and preferences. Plank Hardware aims to facilitate home design by providing quality hardware that enhances the aesthetic appeal of living spaces.

Flywheel.io

Series C in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Litta iOs app

Seed Round in 2021
An iOS app based waste management business based in London. We connect approved licensed waste carriers with customers at the click of a button. We offer same or next day delivery of skips, junk removal or appliance removal in London.

Orbion Space Technology

Series B in 2021
Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. It offers electric propulsion technology and space systems. Orbion Space Technology, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Houghton, Michigan.

Moonshot

Series A in 2021
Moonshot designs technologies and methodologies to reach people both engaging in and affected by a range of online harms, including disinformation, human trafficking, gender-based violence, and child sexual exploitation and abuse. Moonshot has delivered threat monitoring and analysis, digital campaigns, tailored interventions, and a range of other services in over 57 countries and 33 languages, for governments, tech companies, and international organizations. Its clientele includes the Department of Homeland Security, USAID, the US Department of State, the UK Home Office, and companies such as Facebook and Google.

Floyd

Series B in 2021
Floyd, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer and retailer based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in designing and marketing a range of products, including beds, tables, shelves, lamps, and various hardware items. Floyd focuses on providing its offerings through online sales, catering to a diverse customer base. The company's commitment to quality and design distinguishes its products in the competitive furniture market.

MPB

Series D in 2021
MPB Europe Ltd, operating as mpb.com, is an online marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of used photo and video equipment. Founded in 2008 and based in Brighton, UK, the company offers a wide variety of products, including digital SLR cameras, lenses, video cameras, and various accessories. MPB ensures a trusted experience for its users by physically checking, testing, and validating all items before resale, thereby meeting the expectations of buyers and providing instant payment to sellers. The platform facilitates over 100,000 transactions annually and supports a growing community of photographers and videographers. With a strong presence in the UK, Germany, and the US, MPB leverages custom technology to streamline peer-to-peer transactions, allowing for price control and a seamless trading experience. The company has received recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in marketplace technology, and it employs a global team across its offices in the UK and the US.

ASTERRA

Venture Round in 2021
Utilis Israel Ltd. develops software for detecting treated-water underground leaks and non-revenue-water in urban water supply systems. The company offers its services to municipalities, water utilities, and contractors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Rosh Haayin, Israel.

Luxury Promise

Series A in 2021
Luxury Promise Ltd. is a global online marketplace specializing in pre-loved luxury fashion items, including handbags, backpacks, travel bags, and a variety of accessories such as belts, jewelry, and home decor. Founded in August 2016 and headquartered in London, the company also has an office in Dubai. Luxury Promise features products from renowned designers like Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, among others. The company prioritizes quality by implementing a rigorous authentication process for all items sold, ensuring that each product meets high standards before reaching customers. Through its innovative approach, Luxury Promise aims to redefine the luxury shopping experience in the digital age.

Flywheel.io

Series B in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CreativeX

Series A in 2020
CreativeX, formerly known as Picasso Labs, Inc., is a developer of image-recognition solutions that enable businesses to transform image metadata into actionable insights. The company offers products such as Creative Governance, which ensures compliance with creative standards and manages media budgets, and Brand Builder, which focuses on creating and maintaining brand image. Its client roster includes major corporations like Unilever, PepsiCo, Heineken, Twitter, and AB InBev. Established in 2012, CreativeX is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and London, United Kingdom.

Fnatic

Venture Round in 2020
Fnatic is a global esports entertainment brand focused on seeking out, leveling up, and amplifying gamers and creators. Founded by Sam and Anne Mathews in 2004 in the early days of the professional video gaming industry, Fnatic has since helped shape the new world sport into a fast-growing phenomenon. Today, driven by its ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. It delivers content, experiences, and activations through offices and facilities in cities between Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Social Value Portal

Seed Round in 2020
Social Value Portal Ltd provides on-line solution that allows organizations to measure and manage the social value that they create for society. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Commonplace

Series A in 2020
Commonplace Digital Limited operates a map-based Website and mobile application that allows residents to comment on their local environment. Its platform also allows residents to be consulted on planning and building works; and voice their opinions on the future of the neighborhood, and planning and environmental issues. The company connects property developers, councils, housing associations, local authorities, and planners in the United Kingdom. Commonplace Digital Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Luxury Promise

Series A in 2020
Luxury Promise Ltd. is a global online marketplace specializing in pre-loved luxury fashion items, including handbags, backpacks, travel bags, and a variety of accessories such as belts, jewelry, and home decor. Founded in August 2016 and headquartered in London, the company also has an office in Dubai. Luxury Promise features products from renowned designers like Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, among others. The company prioritizes quality by implementing a rigorous authentication process for all items sold, ensuring that each product meets high standards before reaching customers. Through its innovative approach, Luxury Promise aims to redefine the luxury shopping experience in the digital age.

EDITED

Venture Round in 2020
EDITED is an information technology company that features a software platform that is designed for real-time analytics of pricing, assortment, and deep product metrics for apparel professionals in merchandising, buying, trading, and strategy. It helps buyers and merchandisers to connect and interact with sellers online.

DeepCrawl

Series B in 2020
DeepCrawl is a comprehensive website crawler that helps businesses assess and enhance their websites' technical health. By providing detailed insights and actionable data, DeepCrawl enables search marketers to improve their websites' visibility and effectively convert organic traffic into revenue. Clients using the platform have reported an average of 62% growth in site visibility within a year. The tool is widely utilized by major global advertising agencies to monitor and address technical issues, ultimately aiming to boost SEO performance and achieve better results for their clients.

Second Nature

Series A in 2020
Second Nature is a smartphone application that coaches and motivates diabetes patients to live a healthier lifestyle. OurPath is a lifestyle improvement programme, proven to help people reduce the risk and complications of type 2 diabetes.

ATLAS Space Operations

Funding Round in 2020
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. develops a software platform for users to gather information from space for use on the ground. The company offers ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based, software-only space management and control system that allows users to gather information from space for use on the ground. It offers features, such as software centric, cloud processing, flex scheduling, data movers, co-opt antennas, AWS services, and operates a cloud data center. It also provides communications services for space. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.

ContactEngine

Series A in 2020
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to automate interactions between businesses and their customers. The platform facilitates key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through features like appointment management, customer surveys, and care services. It ensures that communications occur via the customer's preferred channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social media. By leveraging conversational AI technology, ContactEngine enhances customer engagement and provides insights into communication trends through demographic and intent analysis. Founded in 2009 and based in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd. The company, previously known as Ipadio Ltd., rebranded to ContactEngine in November 2014.

Brideside

Series A in 2019
Brideside is an apparel and fashion company that offers customized bridesmaid dresses. Brideside provides an online marketplace that allows people to browse bridesmaid dresses and shop online and it specializes in wedding, fashion, and wedding services. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Papier

Series B in 2019
Papier Limited designs and prints customized cards and invitations. It offers birthday, thank you, congratulations, love, sympathy, photo, and other occasional cards; seasonal cards; and wedding, birthday party, kids party, party, anniversary, photo, and other invitation cards. The company also provides stationary, as well as photo products. In addition, it operates digital printing studios. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Arctic Shores

Series A in 2019
Arctic Shores Limited provides human resource management services. The company provider game-based assessments application that deliver people insights for more predictive and less biased hiring, job relevant insights about people, psychometric testing, behavior-based assessment which measuring 33 personality and cognitive traits which include traits such as resilience and emotional stability. The company helps in high volume recruitment, experienced hires, and employee development. Arctic Shores Limited was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

MPB

Series C in 2019
MPB Europe Ltd, operating as mpb.com, is an online marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of used photo and video equipment. Founded in 2008 and based in Brighton, UK, the company offers a wide variety of products, including digital SLR cameras, lenses, video cameras, and various accessories. MPB ensures a trusted experience for its users by physically checking, testing, and validating all items before resale, thereby meeting the expectations of buyers and providing instant payment to sellers. The platform facilitates over 100,000 transactions annually and supports a growing community of photographers and videographers. With a strong presence in the UK, Germany, and the US, MPB leverages custom technology to streamline peer-to-peer transactions, allowing for price control and a seamless trading experience. The company has received recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in marketplace technology, and it employs a global team across its offices in the UK and the US.

Fnatic

Series A in 2019
Fnatic is a global esports entertainment brand focused on seeking out, leveling up, and amplifying gamers and creators. Founded by Sam and Anne Mathews in 2004 in the early days of the professional video gaming industry, Fnatic has since helped shape the new world sport into a fast-growing phenomenon. Today, driven by its ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. It delivers content, experiences, and activations through offices and facilities in cities between Los Angeles and Tokyo.

DeepCrawl

Venture Round in 2019
DeepCrawl is a comprehensive website crawler that helps businesses assess and enhance their websites' technical health. By providing detailed insights and actionable data, DeepCrawl enables search marketers to improve their websites' visibility and effectively convert organic traffic into revenue. Clients using the platform have reported an average of 62% growth in site visibility within a year. The tool is widely utilized by major global advertising agencies to monitor and address technical issues, ultimately aiming to boost SEO performance and achieve better results for their clients.

Complion

Series B in 2019
Complion Inc. is a developer of a web-based document and workflow management platform tailored for clinical research sites, academic medical centers, hospitals, health systems, and contract research organizations. The platform enables secure and compliant management of regulatory documents and administrative tasks, providing features such as document tracking, e-signatures, and real-time compliance insights. It facilitates various aspects of clinical trials, including study startup, amendment processing, safety reporting, and training, while ensuring high data security. Complion's solutions streamline information for auditors and quality assurance personnel, enhancing collaboration among researchers and sponsors. The company also offers customer support, training resources, and a searchable online help center to assist users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Complion was previously known as RegBinder, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Zoovu

Series B in 2019
Zoovu is the next generation digital commerce search platform that merges context and meaning across channels to help brands and retailers have rich, personalized conversations with their customers. Zoovu’s proprietary AI naturally understands and speaks the customer’s language by turning technical specs into an easy-to-understand conversation. Ultimately adapting to the customer’s conversation style to help better engage, educate and empower them in making purchase decisions in the moments that matter. With Zoovu's world-class semantic library you can easily interpret the context and intent behind your customers' every search. More than 3,500 brands and retailers use Zoovu to engage, educate and empower shoppers to find and buy the right product, including Amazon, P&G, Whirlpool and Microsoft. Zoovu operates worldwide in 500+ product categories, across all languages.

Firefly Learning

Series B in 2019
Firefly Learning Ltd develops and operates an online tool that brings together teachers, students, and parents to help students learn more. It helps teachers make marking, students tracking, resource sharing, and keeping parents in up to date; enables students to learn independently and collaboratively; and engages parents and helps them involve with their child's education. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Exonar

Series A in 2019
Exonar Limited develops information intelligence software products. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Newbury, United Kingdom.

AccessPay

Venture Round in 2019
AccessPay develops and offers cloud-based payment and cash management solutions. The company’s cloud-based service provides ease of integration with any ERP, TMS, or other back-end systems. It also enables the straight-through processing of domestic and international payments via BACS, FPS, CHAPS, and SWIFT. By connecting an organization’s back office systems with its banks and providing a consolidated view of all banking relationships, AccessPay gives corporate enterprises real-time visibility of all cash balances and offers a detailed analysis, which helps financial professionals maximize the use of working capital. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Festicket

Series D in 2018
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals around the globe. By offering a seamless end-to-end experience, Festicket serves as an efficient marketplace for over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries. The platform connects users with a network of 2,000 suppliers, facilitating accommodation and travel arrangements tailored for festivalgoers. This service caters to the needs of live music enthusiasts, allowing them to plan and enjoy their festival experiences with ease.

Thread

Series B in 2018
Thread Online Limited is a London-based company that operates an online personal styling platform aimed at retailing clothing. Founded in 2012, Thread specializes in offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. The platform uniquely combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms to provide personalized clothing recommendations, helping customers discover outfits that match their preferences. By leveraging this dual approach, Thread simplifies the shopping experience, allowing men to enhance their wardrobe without the hassle of traditional shopping. The service is designed to be user-friendly and is offered at no cost to the customer.

Arrive

Series D in 2018
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that facilitates the booking and payment of parking for drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles across North America. The company provides an extensive inventory of parking spaces that can be reserved in advance, thus enhancing the parking experience. Arrive serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, smart cities, and venues such as sports and theater stadiums. The company, previously known as ParkWhiz, Inc., was established in 2006 and rebranded in 2019. It offers solutions through various platforms, including apps, websites, and in-vehicle integrations, ensuring a seamless parking experience that predicts and recommends optimal parking options for users. With a network of over a million parking spots, Arrive aims to improve the efficiency of parking and contribute to smarter mobility solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has a research and development center in Israel.

Avid Ratings

Series A in 2018
AVID Ratings Co., a customer loyalty management company, provides enterprise-level surveys, organizational strategies, employee training, and proprietary solutions to the home building industry. The company designs surveys to measure the customer experience and the degree that it generates loyal customers; conducts organizational audits; diagnoses ratings issues; and develops strategic and tactical plans for improvement. It also provides professional development training necessary to reduce turnover of valuable staff, to prepare for succession, and maximize leadership skills. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Popular Pays

Series B in 2018
Popular Pays is a platform connecting content creators with brands who want the content to tell their stories. They’re a true tech company, with an in-house built iOS app (for creators) and dashboard (for brands) that delivers direct communication, workflow tools & powerful statistics. Pop Pays is a Facebook Marketing Partner and its software is used to power the Pinterest Pin Collective community. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Aistemos

Series A in 2018
Aistemos, founded by Nigel Swycher was established to provide IP business intelligence in a form and at a speed that can be understood and used across an organisation. Aistemos believes that involving IP in decision-making across teams requires access to the right information at the right time. Aistemos is committed to creating the environment where intellectual property is a vibrant asset class, understood by the entire business community and not isolated by the centuries of science captured within its walls.

Mycs

Series B in 2018
Mycs GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, operates an online furniture store specializing in customizable home furnishings. The company aims to transform the furniture buying experience by making customization accessible and straightforward for consumers. Its innovative photorealistic 3D online configurator allows customers to design various furniture pieces, including tables, sofas, and shelves, tailored to their specific preferences regarding size, color, material, and features. Since launching its platform in 2015, Mycs has gained significant traction, with a reported run rate of €5 million in its first year and a strong return rate, where every third customer revisits within 18 months.

Poq

Series B in 2018
Poq Studio Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based application commerce platform designed specifically for retailers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables retailers to create fully customized and effective native applications quickly. It integrates seamlessly with existing e-commerce systems, providing rich functionality to meet customer expectations. Poq's platform features a content management system that supports interactive content and push messaging, allowing retailers to enhance their brand presence, drive sales, and foster customer loyalty. Additionally, it helps retailers analyze performance data from both online and in-store shopping, identify growth opportunities, and manage the customer journey more effectively. With an additional office in the United States, Poq aims to empower retailers by delivering a comprehensive and flexible solution for their application needs.

Edesix

Debt Financing in 2018
Edesix provides professional body worn video camera solutions. It designs, manufactures, and supplies professional personal camera recorder and management systems for lone worker protection in the United Kingdom. The company’s products include VideoBadge, a body-worn-video system; VideoManager, a software solution to manage VideoBadge operations, including user allocations, video database, video review, and incident/evidence management; and VideoVault, a web-based server software solution to enable secure remote access to the video databases at the remote sites. The company also offers fixings and accessories for VideoBadge systems. Edesix was founded in 2002 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Dscout

Series B in 2018
Dscout, Inc. is a leading SaaS video research platform based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. The company offers a web and mobile application that allows users, referred to as "scouts," to share real-time experiences and feedback through videos, photos, and written responses. Scouts engage with researchers by commenting on snippets—individual posts that include multimedia content and follow-up questions. Dscout's innovative analysis platform provides clients with valuable insights into customer experiences, enabling them to better understand and communicate their customers' stories. The platform serves a wide range of industries, including social media, technology, consulting, advertising, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare.

MPB

Series B in 2018
MPB Europe Ltd, operating as mpb.com, is an online marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of used photo and video equipment. Founded in 2008 and based in Brighton, UK, the company offers a wide variety of products, including digital SLR cameras, lenses, video cameras, and various accessories. MPB ensures a trusted experience for its users by physically checking, testing, and validating all items before resale, thereby meeting the expectations of buyers and providing instant payment to sellers. The platform facilitates over 100,000 transactions annually and supports a growing community of photographers and videographers. With a strong presence in the UK, Germany, and the US, MPB leverages custom technology to streamline peer-to-peer transactions, allowing for price control and a seamless trading experience. The company has received recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in marketplace technology, and it employs a global team across its offices in the UK and the US.

Floyd

Series A in 2018
Floyd, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer and retailer based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in designing and marketing a range of products, including beds, tables, shelves, lamps, and various hardware items. Floyd focuses on providing its offerings through online sales, catering to a diverse customer base. The company's commitment to quality and design distinguishes its products in the competitive furniture market.

Montage

Series D in 2017
Montage Talent, Inc. specializes in providing live and on-demand voice and video interviewing solutions tailored for large enterprises, healthcare sectors, and staffing and recruitment process outsourcing firms. Established in 2007 and based in Delafield, Wisconsin, the company was previously known as Expressume, Inc. and adopted its current name in 2001. Montage serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, by delivering a modern hiring experience that combines advanced technology with personalized service. As a pioneer in purpose-built video interviewing, Montage's proprietary platform is designed for reliability, scalability, compliance, and security, ensuring it meets enterprise demands. The company emphasizes innovation driven by market needs and data, aiming to enhance the efficiency and predictability of talent acquisition. Additionally, Montage is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and providing exceptional support at every stage of the hiring process.

SmartAssitant

Series A in 2017
ABOUT SMARTASSISTANT We love helping people decide! SMARTASSISTANT is the global leading technology provider for omnichannel Digital Advice and Guided Selling solutions. The SMARTASSISTANT Digital Advice Suite provides businesses with varied solutions for the entire customer life cycle to help people make confident decisions online, on mobile, and at the point of sale. Business users can utilize the cloud-based Digital Advice app to create, manage, analyze, and optimize interactive advisors; no programming skills required! DECIDING DOESN'T HAVE TO FEEL LIKE ROCKET SCIENCE With the growing number of products and services available online, people are having a hard time making confident decisions. There's just too much choice and too much to consider, contrast, evaluate... SMARTASSISTANT is here to help! SMARTASSISTANT Digital advisors engage customers in a conversational, need-oriented dialogue to educate, advise, and guide them to products or solutions that match their needs and expectations. SMARTASSISTANT is used by the world’s leading companies in a variety of industries and languages and has been applied to well over 100 different product categories, ranging from electronics to home appliances, fashion products, services, and more. SMARTASSISTANT’s need oriented and customer-centric approach is proven to ease the anxieties of decision-making, improve customer satisfaction, and boost sales performance. Please refer to http://www.smartassistant.com/examples for live examples Freemium community: http://www.zuvoo.com Blog: http://www.guided-selling.org The company was founded in 2006 and comprises a creative and passionate team at the headquarters in Vienna (AT) as well as in London, New York, Sunnyvale, Wroclaw and Monterrey.

DeepCrawl

Series A in 2017
DeepCrawl is a comprehensive website crawler that helps businesses assess and enhance their websites' technical health. By providing detailed insights and actionable data, DeepCrawl enables search marketers to improve their websites' visibility and effectively convert organic traffic into revenue. Clients using the platform have reported an average of 62% growth in site visibility within a year. The tool is widely utilized by major global advertising agencies to monitor and address technical issues, ultimately aiming to boost SEO performance and achieve better results for their clients.

Poq

Debt Financing in 2017
Poq Studio Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based application commerce platform designed specifically for retailers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables retailers to create fully customized and effective native applications quickly. It integrates seamlessly with existing e-commerce systems, providing rich functionality to meet customer expectations. Poq's platform features a content management system that supports interactive content and push messaging, allowing retailers to enhance their brand presence, drive sales, and foster customer loyalty. Additionally, it helps retailers analyze performance data from both online and in-store shopping, identify growth opportunities, and manage the customer journey more effectively. With an additional office in the United States, Poq aims to empower retailers by delivering a comprehensive and flexible solution for their application needs.

NovaFori

Venture Round in 2017
Perfect Channel Limited develops enterprise-level auction and trading technology solutions. Its solutions include Perfect Exchange, an enterprise-grade auction and trading platform; and Perfect Insight, an intelligent analytics platform that enables to forecast prices and behavior, segment markets, and assemble pricing benchmarks and indices. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Whistle

Series C in 2017
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company that focuses on creating and distributing engaging content across various platforms to connect with the digital generation. Formerly known as Kids Sports Entertainment, the company, incorporated in 2008 and based in New York, also has offices in London and Los Angeles. Whistle operates under the broader Team Whistle umbrella, which includes New Form and Vertical Networks, delivering a range of scripted, unscripted, and interactive shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise. The company aims to resonate with audiences by providing relatable content experiences while assisting brands, sports leagues, and media companies in effectively engaging consumers throughout the content ecosystem.

My 1st Years

Series A in 2017
Once upon a time, two best friends named Jonny and Dan were looking for the perfect gift for a friend’s new-born. They wanted to give a unique present that was personal and wouldn't break the bank - but they could not find the perfect one. After many hours of research and trialling, they created their very first pair of personalised baby shoes. Soon the shoes were being requested by friends and relatives everywhere, and My 1st Years was born. Since then, My 1st years has been dedicated to creating high-quality personalised gifts, all made with as much love, as that very first pair of shoes. With next day delivery available and the brand’s iconic luxury gift box free with orders, it really is the online destination for gifts loved by all.

ContactEngine

Series A in 2017
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to automate interactions between businesses and their customers. The platform facilitates key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through features like appointment management, customer surveys, and care services. It ensures that communications occur via the customer's preferred channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social media. By leveraging conversational AI technology, ContactEngine enhances customer engagement and provides insights into communication trends through demographic and intent analysis. Founded in 2009 and based in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd. The company, previously known as Ipadio Ltd., rebranded to ContactEngine in November 2014.

Firefly Learning

Series A in 2016
Firefly Learning Ltd develops and operates an online tool that brings together teachers, students, and parents to help students learn more. It helps teachers make marking, students tracking, resource sharing, and keeping parents in up to date; enables students to learn independently and collaboratively; and engages parents and helps them involve with their child's education. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions, Inc. provides mixed and virtual reality solutions for retail optimization needs. It offers ShopperMX, a web-based three-dimensional simulation software solution for the collaborative ideation, evaluation, and activation of retail experiences. The company provides digital content, virtual simulation, insight and analytics, and retail technology solutions. It caters to consumer packaged goods, retail, consumer electronic, restaurant and food service, home improvement, and apparel and fashion industries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with operations in London, United Kingdom; Summit, New Jersey; New Brighton, Minnesota; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Honeycomb

Series A in 2016
Honeycomb.tv Limited specializes in video advertisement delivery services, providing a platform for agencies and broadcasters in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company also has offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Levallois-Perret, France. Honeycomb facilitates the efficient delivery of video advertisements and optimizes the advertising supply chain. As of December 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of IMD Media Ltd. The company focuses on enhancing the video advertising process through faster delivery, improved collaboration, and the use of advanced data analytics.

TVPlayer

Series A in 2016
TVPlayer is a London-based TV service that offers over 100 TV channels to stream online. TVPlayer’s freemium proposition offers value-based Pay TV subscriptions, without a contract, focused on Entertainment, Documentary and Lifestyle shows. TVPlayer has licensing deals with all major broadcasters including Public Service Broadcasters the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five, and pay TV providers, A+E, Discovery, Viacom, FOX, Turner, NBC and UKTV.

ContactEngine

Venture Round in 2016
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to automate interactions between businesses and their customers. The platform facilitates key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through features like appointment management, customer surveys, and care services. It ensures that communications occur via the customer's preferred channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social media. By leveraging conversational AI technology, ContactEngine enhances customer engagement and provides insights into communication trends through demographic and intent analysis. Founded in 2009 and based in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd. The company, previously known as Ipadio Ltd., rebranded to ContactEngine in November 2014.

Poq

Series A in 2016
Poq Studio Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based application commerce platform designed specifically for retailers. Founded in 2011, the platform enables retailers to create fully customized and effective native applications quickly. It integrates seamlessly with existing e-commerce systems, providing rich functionality to meet customer expectations. Poq's platform features a content management system that supports interactive content and push messaging, allowing retailers to enhance their brand presence, drive sales, and foster customer loyalty. Additionally, it helps retailers analyze performance data from both online and in-store shopping, identify growth opportunities, and manage the customer journey more effectively. With an additional office in the United States, Poq aims to empower retailers by delivering a comprehensive and flexible solution for their application needs.

Lantum

Series A in 2016
Lantum Limited operates a comprehensive staffing platform designed for healthcare organizations, facilitating the management and booking of locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the platform enables practice managers to efficiently find and engage freelance physicians without the need for intermediary agencies. Lantum's services include sessional booking management, invoicing, and compliance checks on physicians, along with a marketplace of vetted healthcare professionals. Additionally, it provides freelance physicians with tools to manage their working lives, including tax management and payment processing. The concept for Lantum was developed by CEO Melissa Morris, who gained insights into healthcare needs while working at McKinsey and the NHS London. The company was previously known as Network Locum Ltd. before rebranding in July 2017.

Thread

Funding Round in 2016
Thread Online Limited is a London-based company that operates an online personal styling platform aimed at retailing clothing. Founded in 2012, Thread specializes in offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. The platform uniquely combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms to provide personalized clothing recommendations, helping customers discover outfits that match their preferences. By leveraging this dual approach, Thread simplifies the shopping experience, allowing men to enhance their wardrobe without the hassle of traditional shopping. The service is designed to be user-friendly and is offered at no cost to the customer.

Blis

Series B in 2016
Blis is the global leader in real-world intelligence. We specialise in understanding real, human behaviour by analysing vast quantities of mobile location data. This gives businesses a uniquely powerful tool: the truth about what people actually do, to improve consumer engagement and deliver measurable sales uplift. Our Smart Platform provides unmatched transparency, accuracy and scale through three proprietary technologies: SmartPin, Smart Scale and Smart Places. This enables more effective planning, activation and measurement for marketers and business decision makers alike, fuelling the next generation of insight-driven marketing. With 33 offices across five continents, Blis works with the world’s largest and most customer-driven companies across all verticals including Unilever, Samsung, McDonald's, HSBC, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot, as well as every major media agency to reach over a billion mobile devices a year.

Arrive

Series C in 2016
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that facilitates the booking and payment of parking for drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles across North America. The company provides an extensive inventory of parking spaces that can be reserved in advance, thus enhancing the parking experience. Arrive serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, smart cities, and venues such as sports and theater stadiums. The company, previously known as ParkWhiz, Inc., was established in 2006 and rebranded in 2019. It offers solutions through various platforms, including apps, websites, and in-vehicle integrations, ensuring a seamless parking experience that predicts and recommends optimal parking options for users. With a network of over a million parking spots, Arrive aims to improve the efficiency of parking and contribute to smarter mobility solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has a research and development center in Israel.

Arrive

Series C in 2016
Arrive Mobility Inc. operates a transactional platform that facilitates the booking and payment of parking for drivers, fleets, and connected vehicles across North America. The company provides an extensive inventory of parking spaces that can be reserved in advance, thus enhancing the parking experience. Arrive serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, navigation companies, smart cities, and venues such as sports and theater stadiums. The company, previously known as ParkWhiz, Inc., was established in 2006 and rebranded in 2019. It offers solutions through various platforms, including apps, websites, and in-vehicle integrations, ensuring a seamless parking experience that predicts and recommends optimal parking options for users. With a network of over a million parking spots, Arrive aims to improve the efficiency of parking and contribute to smarter mobility solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has a research and development center in Israel.

NovaFori

Series A in 2015
Perfect Channel Limited develops enterprise-level auction and trading technology solutions. Its solutions include Perfect Exchange, an enterprise-grade auction and trading platform; and Perfect Insight, an intelligent analytics platform that enables to forecast prices and behavior, segment markets, and assemble pricing benchmarks and indices. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

SenseLogix

Venture Round in 2015
SenseLogix Limited provides energy monitoring and control software solutions for commercial, industrial, education, public, retail, and energy service company sectors. The company offers automatic monitoring and targeting, industrial sub-metering, sub-metering, water monitoring, energy dashboard, small power control, industrial energy management, and estate management solutions. It provides an enterprise solution with modular applications; an intuitive and interactive dashboard for active energy management; an off-site storage vault of energy data; energy meters; metering enclosures; and energy nodes. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.

Lantum

Seed Round in 2015
Lantum Limited operates a comprehensive staffing platform designed for healthcare organizations, facilitating the management and booking of locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the platform enables practice managers to efficiently find and engage freelance physicians without the need for intermediary agencies. Lantum's services include sessional booking management, invoicing, and compliance checks on physicians, along with a marketplace of vetted healthcare professionals. Additionally, it provides freelance physicians with tools to manage their working lives, including tax management and payment processing. The concept for Lantum was developed by CEO Melissa Morris, who gained insights into healthcare needs while working at McKinsey and the NHS London. The company was previously known as Network Locum Ltd. before rebranding in July 2017.

Cogora

Venture Round in 2015
Cogora is an integrated media and marketing services company that sits at the heart of a community of 220,000 highly-engaged healthcare professionals. For over 25 years they have produced inspirational and incisive content via a range of brands and channels. These in turn provide the data and insight that gives us a deep understanding of what their audiences want. They combine these resources to create innovative, flexible solutions for clients looking to access and influence Commissioners, Primary and Community Care Nurses, GPs, Practice Managers, Hospital Pharmacists and Hospital Managers across the UK and Western Europe.
Delphinus Medical Technologies develops, commercializes, sells, and services the breast cancer screening solutions to hospitals and imaging clinics in the United States and internationally. It commercializes SoftVue, a three-dimensional and tomographic ultrasound imaging and risk assessment device that examines women's breasts for the presence of benign and/or malignant masses, assesses breast cancer risks, diagnoses breast diseases, and monitors therapy. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

MyOptique Group

Venture Round in 2015
MyOptique Group is a prominent player in the European optical industry, focusing on online retail to enhance customer experience and reduce costs by eliminating traditional high street intermediaries. The group leads the growing online optical segment, offering a comprehensive range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Its portfolio includes several well-known online brands such as Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, MyOptique.com, LensOn, Netzoptiker, Eyewearbrands, and Lensbest.de. With a diverse selection of over 150 brands and 7,000 styles, MyOptique Group serves a broad customer base, with more than two-thirds of its sales generated from markets outside the UK.

SES

Series B in 2015
SolidEnergy Systems Corp. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium metal batteries, targeting applications in drones, wearables, smartphones, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2012 and located in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company operates at a pilot scale to produce rechargeable cells for prototype demonstrations and niche aerospace markets. SolidEnergy's core innovation lies in the materials it provides, specifically anodes and electrolytes, which are designed for integration with existing lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes. This compatibility enables the company to scale its production without the need for significant investment in new infrastructure. By supplying these materials to major lithium-ion cell manufacturers, SolidEnergy facilitates the creation of customized battery solutions for a variety of applications, positioning itself for growth in the mainstream consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets.

Context Engines

Angel Round in 2015
InContext is an application which automatically organizes your digital life. InContext analyzes the data and relationships from your applications (e.g. mail, contacts, calendar, Evernote, Dropbox/Google drive, desktop folders), organizes it by topic and presents related items in one contextual view ‐ “InContext." Contexts are “virtual smart folders” which are always up‐to‐date with all the most relevant items in your projects. Breaking down app silos, Contexts help you save time, be prepared, stay organized and find what you need in an instant. InContext organizes your data the way you naturally would – by topic. InContext is the natural way to interact with your digital device. Beyond personal productivity and organization, Contexts help with collaboration. Users will be able to share complete Contexts with co‐workers.

SealSkinz

Venture Round in 2015
SealSkinz Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells socks, gloves, jerseys, and hats for outdoor, bike, equestrian, field, and watersports activities. It specializes in waterproof, non-waterproof, windproof, and breathable hand, foot, and head accessories. The company sells its products online, as well as through retailers internationally. SealSkinz Ltd. was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Kings Lynn, United Kingdom with additional offices in Germany and the United States. SealSkinz Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of PIL Membranes Limited.

Big Data Partnership

Series B in 2015
Big Data Partnership assists organizations across various industries in becoming more data-driven through the integration of data science and advanced big data technologies. As the volume of data generated continues to grow rapidly, especially in unstructured forms from sources like social networks and mobile content, businesses face challenges in managing and analyzing this information. Big Data Partnership focuses on helping clients understand the importance of data-driven decision-making, developing strategies that demonstrate value, and delivering cost-effective solutions utilizing scalable technologies. They also emphasize risk reduction by training staff in essential new skills and providing ongoing support. With a team of certified experts experienced in various big data technologies, including Hadoop, Cassandra, and Spark, the company aims to provide reliable data solutions that create competitive advantages and new revenue opportunities for its clients.

D3O

Venture Round in 2015
D3O Lab Limited provides impact protection and shock absorption solutions. It offers head, limb, back, and hand protectors; knee pads; footwear solutions; smart skin products; and sheet materials in sport, electronics, footwear, motorcycle, defense and law enforcement protection, and industrial and medical markets. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Simplestream

Series B in 2015
Simplestream Limited is a London-based provider of live streaming and live-to-video-on-demand (VOD) solutions tailored for media and entertainment companies, telecommunications, and content providers. The company offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines over-the-top (OTT) video operations, supporting live streaming, real-time video clipping, and automated catchup video creation. Simplestream's Media Manager includes various modules, such as The Live module for managing live linear channels, The Live-to-VOD module for generating multi-bitrate VOD files, and The VOD to Live module for creating linear channels from static VOD assets. Additional features include a syndication module for asset publishing, a Live Clip Editor for creating video clips from live feeds, and a User Management module. Simplestream serves a wide array of sectors, including sports, music, news, entertainment, and teleshopping, and has established partnerships with notable clients such as Discovery Networks and QVC. Founded in 2010, the company continues to innovate in the streaming industry from its base in London, United Kingdom.

Sakti3

Series C in 2015
Sakti3 is a Michigan-based company that is developing solid-state recharcheable lithium ion battery technology. The company aims to implement its battery technology in electric vehicles and portable electronics.

TVPlayer

Seed Round in 2015
TVPlayer is a London-based TV service that offers over 100 TV channels to stream online. TVPlayer’s freemium proposition offers value-based Pay TV subscriptions, without a contract, focused on Entertainment, Documentary and Lifestyle shows. TVPlayer has licensing deals with all major broadcasters including Public Service Broadcasters the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five, and pay TV providers, A+E, Discovery, Viacom, FOX, Turner, NBC and UKTV.

TVPlayer

Seed Round in 2014
TVPlayer is a London-based TV service that offers over 100 TV channels to stream online. TVPlayer’s freemium proposition offers value-based Pay TV subscriptions, without a contract, focused on Entertainment, Documentary and Lifestyle shows. TVPlayer has licensing deals with all major broadcasters including Public Service Broadcasters the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five, and pay TV providers, A+E, Discovery, Viacom, FOX, Turner, NBC and UKTV.

Simplestream

Series A in 2014
Simplestream Limited is a London-based provider of live streaming and live-to-video-on-demand (VOD) solutions tailored for media and entertainment companies, telecommunications, and content providers. The company offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines over-the-top (OTT) video operations, supporting live streaming, real-time video clipping, and automated catchup video creation. Simplestream's Media Manager includes various modules, such as The Live module for managing live linear channels, The Live-to-VOD module for generating multi-bitrate VOD files, and The VOD to Live module for creating linear channels from static VOD assets. Additional features include a syndication module for asset publishing, a Live Clip Editor for creating video clips from live feeds, and a User Management module. Simplestream serves a wide array of sectors, including sports, music, news, entertainment, and teleshopping, and has established partnerships with notable clients such as Discovery Networks and QVC. Founded in 2010, the company continues to innovate in the streaming industry from its base in London, United Kingdom.

Maplin Electronics

Venture Round in 2014
Maplin Electronics Limited engages in the online retail of consumer electronic products. It sells home electrical products; video and audio products; lighting products; computing and office products; CCTV and security systems; batteries and power products; cables and connectors; components; and gadgets and toys. Maplin Electronics Limited was formerly known as Maplin Electronic Supplies Limited and changed its name to Maplin Electronics Limited in November 1988. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. As of February 28, 2018, Maplin Electronics Limited is in reorganization.

Celoxica

Venture Round in 2014
Based in London, United Kingdom, Celoxica delivers latency market data access and order execution solutions to the advanced trading community. The company’s solutions include a full range of market data feed handlers for the main U.S. and European equities, options, futures exchanges, and FX. With clients that include trading firms who co-locate their strategic applications in high frequency trading environments, market making, liquidity provision, algorithmic trading, and smart order routing, the company also offers a single access point for brokers and their clients by handling inbound FIX, credit check, and outbound native protocol to the execution venues. Celoxica was founded in 1996.

Watchfinder

Venture Round in 2014
Watchfinder is the world's leading retailer of pre-owned watches. If you're interested in luxury watches, whether that's buying, selling, or just learning more about them, Watchfinder have what you need. Our expert staff will provide you with all the information you need to ensure you find what you're looking for.

InContext Solutions

Series D in 2014
InContext Solutions, Inc. provides mixed and virtual reality solutions for retail optimization needs. It offers ShopperMX, a web-based three-dimensional simulation software solution for the collaborative ideation, evaluation, and activation of retail experiences. The company provides digital content, virtual simulation, insight and analytics, and retail technology solutions. It caters to consumer packaged goods, retail, consumer electronic, restaurant and food service, home improvement, and apparel and fashion industries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with operations in London, United Kingdom; Summit, New Jersey; New Brighton, Minnesota; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rethink First

Series C in 2014
Rethink Autism, Inc. is a global health technology company that specializes in cloud-based treatment tools, training, and clinical support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It offers a range of products, including Rethink Behavioral Health, which provides comprehensive tools for clinical solutions and practice management for behavioral health providers. The company also features Rethink Benefits, designed for Fortune 500 corporations, which offers web-based training tools to implement clinical best practices for employees. Additionally, Rethink Ed supplies a software management platform that allows educational institutions to design, deliver, and monitor evidence-based practices, supporting schools across the United States and military base school systems worldwide. Rethink Autism's platform integrates a proven treatment methodology with a video-based curriculum, offering training, evaluation tools, and data management systems to ensure effective treatment implementation. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, the company was previously known as Treat Autism Now, Inc. before rebranding in 2008.

Chargemaster

Venture Round in 2014
BP Chargemaster, formerly known as Chargemaster Limited, is a prominent provider of electric vehicle charging solutions based in Luton, United Kingdom. With over 25 years of experience in the telematics and vehicle-oriented infrastructure sector, the company offers a diverse range of products, including Onecharge, Ultracharge, Powercharge wall-mounted and floor-standing units, as well as Fastcharge options. BP Chargemaster has established strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, including energy providers, vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, and property development firms. This collaborative approach enables the company to adapt its charging solutions to meet the evolving technological advancements and demands of the electric vehicle market. As a subsidiary of BP p.l.c., BP Chargemaster is well-positioned to contribute to the growth of sustainable transportation infrastructure.

MyOptique Group

Series C in 2014
MyOptique Group is a prominent player in the European optical industry, focusing on online retail to enhance customer experience and reduce costs by eliminating traditional high street intermediaries. The group leads the growing online optical segment, offering a comprehensive range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Its portfolio includes several well-known online brands such as Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, MyOptique.com, LensOn, Netzoptiker, Eyewearbrands, and Lensbest.de. With a diverse selection of over 150 brands and 7,000 styles, MyOptique Group serves a broad customer base, with more than two-thirds of its sales generated from markets outside the UK.

Montage

Series C in 2014
Montage Talent, Inc. specializes in providing live and on-demand voice and video interviewing solutions tailored for large enterprises, healthcare sectors, and staffing and recruitment process outsourcing firms. Established in 2007 and based in Delafield, Wisconsin, the company was previously known as Expressume, Inc. and adopted its current name in 2001. Montage serves a diverse clientele, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, by delivering a modern hiring experience that combines advanced technology with personalized service. As a pioneer in purpose-built video interviewing, Montage's proprietary platform is designed for reliability, scalability, compliance, and security, ensuring it meets enterprise demands. The company emphasizes innovation driven by market needs and data, aiming to enhance the efficiency and predictability of talent acquisition. Additionally, Montage is dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships and providing exceptional support at every stage of the hiring process.

Big Data Partnership

Series A in 2014
Big Data Partnership assists organizations across various industries in becoming more data-driven through the integration of data science and advanced big data technologies. As the volume of data generated continues to grow rapidly, especially in unstructured forms from sources like social networks and mobile content, businesses face challenges in managing and analyzing this information. Big Data Partnership focuses on helping clients understand the importance of data-driven decision-making, developing strategies that demonstrate value, and delivering cost-effective solutions utilizing scalable technologies. They also emphasize risk reduction by training staff in essential new skills and providing ongoing support. With a team of certified experts experienced in various big data technologies, including Hadoop, Cassandra, and Spark, the company aims to provide reliable data solutions that create competitive advantages and new revenue opportunities for its clients.

Peerius

Seed Round in 2014
Peerius established in 2007,Peerius is the market leader in personalisation software. Through its SMART suite of personalisation tools, Peerius personalises each customer’s online experience, one to one and in real time, at every stage of the customer journey. Each individual customer sees product suggestions, messages, promotions, images and campaigns that are personally relevant to them. The result is a proven model for increased sales and a better richer experience for customers. Trusted by leading brands to deliver the results they need, Peerius partners with companies such as Charles Tyrwhitt, French Connection, Appliances Online, notonthehighstreet.com, Ted Baker, Topshop, Superdrug, Red Letter Days and Thomas Cook.

ResponseTap

Series B in 2014
ResponseTap Limited specializes in visitor-level call tracking software designed for marketing, call centers, CRM, agencies, and affiliate networks. The company's flagship product, rtap-experience, allows users to capture detailed interactions, equipping call center agents and sales representatives with insights about callers prior to engagement. ResponseTap integrates seamlessly with various platforms, including analytics reporting, bid management, CRM systems, and marketing automation tools. Founded in 2007 and originally named AdInsight Limited, the company rebranded in April 2009 and is headquartered in Manchester, UK, with additional offices in London and Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, ResponseTap has grown significantly, processing billions of web visits and phone calls daily, and acquiring around 50 new customers each month, while employing approximately 80 staff members.

Coal Grill & Bar

Venture Round in 2014
Coal Grill & Bar is a restaurant chain in the UK and is a growing restaurant chain providing informal dining and drinking in a comfortable and modern atmosphere. The company has 8 restaurants and has plans to roll out the chain nationwide. Coal restaurants offer a vibrant, casual dining experience, serving a range of grills, tapas, salads and pasta made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.