Beringea

Beringea is an international venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1988, with headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and additional offices in London and Manchester. The firm specializes in equity and debt investments in expansion or small buy-out stage companies across various sectors, including media, healthcare, life sciences, internet technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and specialized consumer goods. Beringea currently manages over 60 portfolio companies and is recognized for its role as co-manager of the Michigan Growth Capital Partners Funds in the U.S. and the ProVen VCT family of funds in the UK. With a combination of capital, experience, and a transatlantic presence, Beringea provides entrepreneurs with the resources needed to develop strategies, evaluate growth opportunities, and enhance company value.

Ben Bernstein

Principal

Benjamin Bernstein

Principal

Emma Biasiolo

Investment Manager

William Blake III

Partner

Shane Elliott

Partner - UK

Michael Gross

Managing Director

Gareth Hewins

CFO

Karen McCormick

Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Malcolm K.H. Moss

Founding Partner

Charles P. Rothstein

Founder and Senior Managing Director

Mark Shepherd

Investor

Mark Taylor

Partner and Head of Growth Finance

Steven Tuckley

Partner

Stuart Veale

Managing Partner - UK

Maria Wagner

Partner

Past deals in England

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.

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.

Papier

Series C in 2022
Papier Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, specializes in designing and printing personalized cards and invitations. The company offers a diverse range of products including birthday, thank you, sympathy, and seasonal cards, as well as various invitation styles for weddings, parties, and other occasions. In addition to cards, Papier provides stationery and photo products, and operates digital printing studios to enhance its offerings. With a focus on quality design and premium materials, Papier aims to foster meaningful connections through thoughtfully crafted physical correspondence, catering to the growing appreciation for tangible, beautifully made items in an increasingly digital world.

BeenThereDoneThat

Series A in 2022
BeenThereDoneThat is a networked intelligence system that connects businesses with a curated community of experienced C-suite experts and consultants, particularly Chief Strategy and Chief Creative Officers. The company focuses on providing on-demand intelligence and tailored solutions to address specific client needs in enterprise marketing. By leveraging the collective expertise and insights of its members, BeenThereDoneThat aims to deliver effective strategies and marketing systems, helping businesses to navigate challenges and enhance their marketing efforts efficiently.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ltd. is a prominent esports organization founded in 2004, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Belgrade, Serbia, and a professional gaming house in Cologne, Germany. The company operates professional gaming teams that compete in various video game tournaments globally. Fnatic also engages in selling a range of gaming-related products, including apparel, bags, accessories, and gaming peripherals like optical mice, keyboards, and mousepads through its online platform. As a key player in the evolving esports landscape, Fnatic focuses on enhancing esports performance and creating engaging content and experiences for gamers and fans. Its influence spans internationally, connecting with audiences and brands across major cities, including Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Social Value Portal

Seed Round in 2020
Social Value Portal Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in London, United Kingdom, offers an online platform designed for public and private sector organizations to measure, monitor, and benchmark the social value they create. The portal enables clients to assess and manage their contributions to society, including both financial and non-financial data. By promoting adherence to the social value act, the company supports businesses in enhancing community well-being and rewards those that engage in positive social actions. Through its services, Social Value Portal aims to facilitate the reporting of social impact and encourage a greater focus on social responsibility within organizations.

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.

ContactEngine

Series A in 2020
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates interactions between corporations and their customers, enhancing the engagement process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, the company specializes in facilitating key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through its technology. The platform supports various communication channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social networks, allowing customers to choose their preferred method of interaction. By utilizing conversational AI, ContactEngine enables brands to proactively engage with their customers, providing insights into communication patterns and helping to fulfill business objectives. This innovative approach not only reduces customer churn but also increases loyalty, ultimately saving companies significant costs while improving customer satisfaction. ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd.

Papier

Series B in 2019
Papier Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, specializes in designing and printing personalized cards and invitations. The company offers a diverse range of products including birthday, thank you, sympathy, and seasonal cards, as well as various invitation styles for weddings, parties, and other occasions. In addition to cards, Papier provides stationery and photo products, and operates digital printing studios to enhance its offerings. With a focus on quality design and premium materials, Papier aims to foster meaningful connections through thoughtfully crafted physical correspondence, catering to the growing appreciation for tangible, beautifully made items in an increasingly digital world.

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.

Fnatic

Series A in 2019
Fnatic Ltd. is a prominent esports organization founded in 2004, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Belgrade, Serbia, and a professional gaming house in Cologne, Germany. The company operates professional gaming teams that compete in various video game tournaments globally. Fnatic also engages in selling a range of gaming-related products, including apparel, bags, accessories, and gaming peripherals like optical mice, keyboards, and mousepads through its online platform. As a key player in the evolving esports landscape, Fnatic focuses on enhancing esports performance and creating engaging content and experiences for gamers and fans. Its influence spans internationally, connecting with audiences and brands across major cities, including 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.

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.

AccessPay

Venture Round in 2019
AccessPay is a London-based company that provides cloud-based payment and cash management solutions designed to streamline business transactions. Founded in 2012, the company offers a platform that integrates seamlessly with various back-end systems, including ERP and TMS. This integration facilitates the straight-through processing of both domestic and international payments through various channels such as BACS, FPS, CHAPS, and SWIFT. By connecting an organization’s back office systems with its banking partners, AccessPay delivers a consolidated view of all banking relationships, enabling corporate enterprises to gain real-time visibility into cash balances. The platform also provides detailed analytics that helps financial professionals optimize working capital and enhance transaction security, thereby transforming the way businesses manage their payments.

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 an online retail platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. Founded in 2012, the company combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms to provide personalized fashion recommendations. Customers receive tailored suggestions that reflect their preferences, style, size, and budget, allowing them to discover suitable clothing without the need for traditional shopping. This unique approach enhances the online shopping experience by blending professional guidance with advanced technology, making it easier for individuals to dress well.

Aistemos

Series A in 2018
Aistemos Limited, founded in 2013 and based in London, develops advanced patent analytics software designed to support informed decision-making across various industries. Its flagship product, Cipher, utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to classify, identify, and analyze patents, while Cipher Automotive focuses on evaluating patented technologies in the automotive sector. Aistemos serves a diverse clientele, including aerospace and defense, semiconductor, robotics, and heavy equipment manufacturers, as well as law firms, investors, and academic institutions. The company aims to enhance the understanding and strategic use of intellectual property as a critical asset, promoting its integration into broader business processes.

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.

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
NovaFori is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced auction and trading solutions tailored for various industries, including commodities, financial services, logistics, and procurement. Based in London and Malaga, the company has over a decade of experience in integrating business analysis, marketplace design, development, and data science. Its primary offerings include a versatile auction and trading platform and an intelligent analytics tool, which utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze market trends, forecast behaviors, and optimize performance. NovaFori serves both B2B and B2C clients across Europe, North America, and Asia, facilitating over $11 billion in gross merchandise volume since its inception. The platform is designed to be flexible, scalable, and user-friendly, accommodating complex product attributes while providing a seamless experience for users.

Whistle

Series C in 2017
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company that focuses on creating and distributing engaging content for contemporary audiences. The company, which operates under the umbrella of Team Whistle alongside New Form and Vertical Networks, produces a variety of sports-focused content, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, and music. Whistle aims to resonate with the digital generation through its offerings available on popular social, audio, and streaming platforms. In addition to its media production, the company collaborates with brands, sports leagues, and media organizations to provide branded content and advertisements, facilitating consumer engagement across the content ecosystem. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Whistle also maintains offices in London and Los Angeles.

ContactEngine

Series A in 2017
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates interactions between corporations and their customers, enhancing the engagement process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, the company specializes in facilitating key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through its technology. The platform supports various communication channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social networks, allowing customers to choose their preferred method of interaction. By utilizing conversational AI, ContactEngine enables brands to proactively engage with their customers, providing insights into communication patterns and helping to fulfill business objectives. This innovative approach not only reduces customer churn but also increases loyalty, ultimately saving companies significant costs while improving customer satisfaction. ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd.

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.

Honeycomb

Series A in 2016
Honeycomb.tv Limited specializes in video advertisement delivery services, focusing on streamlining the advertisement supply chain for agencies and broadcasters. The company provides a platform that automates various aspects of the submission process, enhancing efficiency and collaboration in video ad delivery. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Frankfurt and Levallois-Perret, Honeycomb.tv operates in several European markets, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. By leveraging advanced technology, Honeycomb aims to address the challenges faced by broadcasters and improve the overall management and tracking of advertisements, ensuring compliance and seamless integration with content distribution networks. As of December 2018, Honeycomb.tv operates as a subsidiary of IMD Media Ltd.

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 that automates interactions between corporations and their customers, enhancing the engagement process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, the company specializes in facilitating key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through its technology. The platform supports various communication channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social networks, allowing customers to choose their preferred method of interaction. By utilizing conversational AI, ContactEngine enables brands to proactively engage with their customers, providing insights into communication patterns and helping to fulfill business objectives. This innovative approach not only reduces customer churn but also increases loyalty, ultimately saving companies significant costs while improving customer satisfaction. ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd.

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 an online retail platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. Founded in 2012, the company combines the expertise of human stylists with machine learning algorithms to provide personalized fashion recommendations. Customers receive tailored suggestions that reflect their preferences, style, size, and budget, allowing them to discover suitable clothing without the need for traditional shopping. This unique approach enhances the online shopping experience by blending professional guidance with advanced technology, making it easier for individuals to dress well.

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.

NovaFori

Series A in 2015
NovaFori is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced auction and trading solutions tailored for various industries, including commodities, financial services, logistics, and procurement. Based in London and Malaga, the company has over a decade of experience in integrating business analysis, marketplace design, development, and data science. Its primary offerings include a versatile auction and trading platform and an intelligent analytics tool, which utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze market trends, forecast behaviors, and optimize performance. NovaFori serves both B2B and B2C clients across Europe, North America, and Asia, facilitating over $11 billion in gross merchandise volume since its inception. The platform is designed to be flexible, scalable, and user-friendly, accommodating complex product attributes while providing a seamless experience for users.

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 Limited is a media and marketing services company that specializes in providing information and insights to the healthcare and private wealth management sectors. With over 25 years of experience, Cogora produces a variety of content, including magazines, websites, and research reports, aimed at healthcare professionals such as commissioners, nurses, practice managers, and hospital pharmacists across the UK and Europe. The company also organizes events tailored for these audiences, fostering community engagement and professional development. Additionally, Cogora publishes specialized titles focused on family businesses and family offices, offering resources that support financial decision-making and management. Established in 1987 and headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Singapore, Cogora has built a strong reputation for delivering valuable content and innovative solutions for its clients.

MyOptique Group

Venture Round in 2015
MyOptique Group is a prominent player in the European optical industry, specializing in online sales of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. By eliminating the need for traditional high street retailers, the group provides customers with enhanced service and cost savings. It operates a suite of online retail brands, including Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, and MyOptique.com, among others. The company caters to a diverse clientele, offering more than 150 brands and 7,000 styles of eyewear. Notably, over two-thirds of its sales occur outside the UK, highlighting its strong international presence in the growing online optical market.

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, based in London, specializes in live streaming and live-to-VOD solutions tailored for media and entertainment companies. Founded in 2010, the company provides a cloud-based platform that streamlines over-the-top video operations, facilitating live streaming, real-time video clipping, and automated catch-up video creation. Its Media Manager includes modules for managing live linear channels, generating multi-bitrate video on demand, and creating linear channels from static VOD assets. Additionally, Simplestream offers a range of tools for asset management, user management, and content syndication. Serving over 100 broadcast channels, its diverse clientele includes notable names such as Discovery Networks and Turner Broadcasting. Simplestream also has a strategic partnership with BoxNation, further solidifying its presence in the broadcasting sector.

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, based in London, specializes in live streaming and live-to-VOD solutions tailored for media and entertainment companies. Founded in 2010, the company provides a cloud-based platform that streamlines over-the-top video operations, facilitating live streaming, real-time video clipping, and automated catch-up video creation. Its Media Manager includes modules for managing live linear channels, generating multi-bitrate video on demand, and creating linear channels from static VOD assets. Additionally, Simplestream offers a range of tools for asset management, user management, and content syndication. Serving over 100 broadcast channels, its diverse clientele includes notable names such as Discovery Networks and Turner Broadcasting. Simplestream also has a strategic partnership with BoxNation, further solidifying its presence in the broadcasting sector.

Celoxica

Venture Round in 2014
Celoxica Limited, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, provides hardware-accelerated market data access and order execution solutions aimed at the financial services industry. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in ultra-low latency trading services, catering to the advanced trading community, including trading firms and banks engaged in high-frequency trading, market making, liquidity provision, algorithmic trading, and smart order routing. Celoxica offers a range of market data feed handlers covering major U.S. and European equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange markets. The company facilitates seamless connectivity for brokers and clients by managing inbound FIX, credit checks, and outbound native protocols to execution venues. With additional offices in Chicago and New York, Celoxica remains focused on meeting the growing demands for speed and efficiency in electronic trading.

Watchfinder

Venture Round in 2014
Watchfinder.co.uk Ltd., operating as Time Services, is a prominent online retailer specializing in pre-owned luxury watches. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Maidstone, United Kingdom, the company is a subsidiary of Richemont Holdings (UK) Limited. Watchfinder provides a comprehensive platform for buying, selling, and trading premium watches, along with aftersales and related services. Their expert staff is dedicated to assisting clients in finding the perfect timepiece, whether they are seasoned collectors or newcomers interested in learning more about luxury watches. By focusing on the vintage watch market, Watchfinder caters to a diverse clientele seeking quality and authenticity in their watch purchases.

NovaFori

Series A in 2014
NovaFori is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced auction and trading solutions tailored for various industries, including commodities, financial services, logistics, and procurement. Based in London and Malaga, the company has over a decade of experience in integrating business analysis, marketplace design, development, and data science. Its primary offerings include a versatile auction and trading platform and an intelligent analytics tool, which utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze market trends, forecast behaviors, and optimize performance. NovaFori serves both B2B and B2C clients across Europe, North America, and Asia, facilitating over $11 billion in gross merchandise volume since its inception. The platform is designed to be flexible, scalable, and user-friendly, accommodating complex product attributes while providing a seamless experience for users.

MyOptique Group

Series C in 2014
MyOptique Group is a prominent player in the European optical industry, specializing in online sales of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. By eliminating the need for traditional high street retailers, the group provides customers with enhanced service and cost savings. It operates a suite of online retail brands, including Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, and MyOptique.com, among others. The company caters to a diverse clientele, offering more than 150 brands and 7,000 styles of eyewear. Notably, over two-thirds of its sales occur outside the UK, highlighting its strong international presence in the growing online optical market.

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, is a leader in personalization software that enhances online customer experiences. The company offers a SMART suite of tools that enables real-time, individualized customization at every stage of the customer journey. By utilizing algorithmic responses, Peerius generates tailored product suggestions, messages, promotions, images, and campaigns, ensuring that each customer receives relevant content. This personalized approach has been proven to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. Peerius collaborates with prominent brands such as Charles Tyrwhitt, French Connection, and Ted Baker, providing them with effective solutions to meet their business needs.

ResponseTap

Series B in 2014
ResponseTap Limited specializes in providing visitor-level call tracking software solutions aimed at enhancing the marketing and sales processes for call centers, CRM systems, and agencies. The company's flagship product, rtap-experience, captures detailed interactions during phone calls, equipping call center agents and sales representatives with valuable information about callers before engagement. ResponseTap also offers integration capabilities with various analytics platforms, bid management tools, and marketing automation systems. Founded in 2007 and originally known as AdInsight Limited, the company rebranded in 2009 and has since established a presence in Manchester, London, and Atlanta. With a growing customer base of around 50 new clients each month, ResponseTap processes billions of web visits and phone calls daily, helping marketers optimize their campaigns for improved conversion rates.

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.

Simplestream

Convertible Note in 2014
Simplestream Limited, based in London, specializes in live streaming and live-to-VOD solutions tailored for media and entertainment companies. Founded in 2010, the company provides a cloud-based platform that streamlines over-the-top video operations, facilitating live streaming, real-time video clipping, and automated catch-up video creation. Its Media Manager includes modules for managing live linear channels, generating multi-bitrate video on demand, and creating linear channels from static VOD assets. Additionally, Simplestream offers a range of tools for asset management, user management, and content syndication. Serving over 100 broadcast channels, its diverse clientele includes notable names such as Discovery Networks and Turner Broadcasting. Simplestream also has a strategic partnership with BoxNation, further solidifying its presence in the broadcasting sector.

Monica Vinader

Venture Round in 2013
Monica Vinader Ltd. is a British luxury jewellery brand that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of fashion and fine jewellery for both men and women. Established in 2002 and based in Wells-next-the-Sea, the company offers an array of products including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings, featuring materials such as recycled gold and sterling silver, as well as colored gemstones and diamonds. In addition to its jewellery collection, Monica Vinader provides services like engraving, replating, and alterations. The brand sells its products through a network of boutiques, department stores, and an online platform, ensuring accessible luxury for its customers worldwide.

Skills Matter

Venture Round in 2012
Skills Matter Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in providing training programs and events focused on open source and agile methodologies for software professionals. Founded in 2003, the company has built a vibrant community of over 35,000 developers in London and around 200,000 globally. Skills Matter facilitates a range of activities, including meet-ups, conferences, and training courses, aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among software developers. The organization not only hosts its own events but also supports various programming-related meetup groups by providing space and resources for their gatherings. Additionally, Skills Matter runs a series of expert-led talks and hands-on workshops designed to keep its community informed about the latest trends and technologies in software development. The company also offers access to SkillsCast, a collection of recorded expert talks, and publishes The Open Source Journal, which features technical articles for its audience.

Cognolink

Venture Round in 2012
Cognolink is a primary research partner that connects investors and businesses to critical intelligence. With five offices across three continents, their team of research professionals understands the nuances of each market and is ready to respond 24 hours a day. Their global coverage provides a uniquely local viewpoint in whichever territory or sector their clients are operating. The organisations they work with include private equity firms, hedge funds, institutional investors, management consultants and corporations. While they each have different investment styles and philosophies, what they share is a desire to access the most authoritative information direct from the source.

InSkin Media

Venture Round in 2012
InSkin Media is an advertising technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in high-impact, non-intrusive brand advertising formats. Established in 2007, the company has developed various innovative online display ad solutions, including InSkin Video, PageSkin, i-Roll, and InSkin Mobile, which cater to both publishers and advertisers. InSkin Media partners with 190 publishers and serves over 1,000 blue-chip brand clients, delivering campaigns across more than 1,000 premium websites globally. The company has expanded its operations internationally, with offices in Germany, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Hong Kong, and Singapore, and has garnered recognition for its growth and innovation through various awards. With a focus on technology, creativity, and quality, InSkin Media aims to provide scalable and effective advertising solutions that enhance the user experience without disrupting browsing.

Eagle-i Music

Venture Round in 2012
Eagle-i Music Ltd. is a music publishing company based in London, United Kingdom, that was incorporated in 2010. As a subsidiary of Downtown Music, LLC, it specializes in providing royalty and creative services, including synchronization licensing for various media such as downloads, chart remixes, ringtones, apps, branded events, and live performances. The company offers online access to its centralized database, allowing clients to manage work registrations and track accountings efficiently. Eagle-i Music Ltd. is part of a larger entertainment group, which has collaborated with renowned artists and maintains an extensive library of music programming across various formats.

Blis

Series A in 2011
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.

APM Healthcare

Seed Round in 2011
APM Healthcare is an independent consultancy specialising in Doctors & GP Surgery Refurbishments. APM Healthcare is an independent consultancy dedicated to working in partnership with GP Practices, Primary Care Premises Developers and Pharmacy Owners. We offer a range of services that can help you to enhance your income, meet the premises requirements of the CQC, GPhC and other relevant regulatory bodies and ultimately improve the patient experience and the performance of your business. We specialise in Doctors & GP Surgery Refurbishments, Alterations and Extensions and Pharmacy Integration into GP Practice Premises & New Build Primary Care Centres and work with clients in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and across the UK.

Monica Vinader

Venture Round in 2010
Monica Vinader Ltd. is a British luxury jewellery brand that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of fashion and fine jewellery for both men and women. Established in 2002 and based in Wells-next-the-Sea, the company offers an array of products including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings, featuring materials such as recycled gold and sterling silver, as well as colored gemstones and diamonds. In addition to its jewellery collection, Monica Vinader provides services like engraving, replating, and alterations. The brand sells its products through a network of boutiques, department stores, and an online platform, ensuring accessible luxury for its customers worldwide.

Tossed

Venture Round in 2010
Tossed is a restaurant chain established in April 2005 by Vincent in Paddington, London, following extensive research into healthy food options. The company aims to provide a unique dining experience focused on healthy eating without sacrificing taste or portion size. Tossed offers a diverse menu that includes breakfast items, soups, sandwiches, and salads, catering to individuals seeking a balanced diet rich in fresh vegetables, high protein, and low glycemic index carbohydrates, while also allowing for occasional indulgences. Additionally, Tossed operates a website that enables customers to place online orders for pickup or delivery, making healthy eating accessible and convenient.

ContactEngine

Seed Round in 2010
ContactEngine Limited offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates interactions between corporations and their customers, enhancing the engagement process. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bletchley, the company specializes in facilitating key moments such as sales, deliveries, and appointments through its technology. The platform supports various communication channels, including SMS, phone calls, emails, and social networks, allowing customers to choose their preferred method of interaction. By utilizing conversational AI, ContactEngine enables brands to proactively engage with their customers, providing insights into communication patterns and helping to fulfill business objectives. This innovative approach not only reduces customer churn but also increases loyalty, ultimately saving companies significant costs while improving customer satisfaction. ContactEngine operates as a subsidiary of Nemisys Enterprises Ltd.

Fjord

Venture Round in 2009
Fjord is a service design consultancy that specializes in creating digital services aimed at enhancing user experience. Founded in 2001 and incorporated in Spain in 2009, the company operates as a subsidiary of Accenture. With a team of over 200 design experts across nine global creative hubs, including major cities like Madrid, London, and New York, Fjord focuses on simplifying complex systems to deliver effective and desirable digital solutions. The firm's expertise spans four core areas: research, business, experience, and technology design. Fjord collaborates with various clients, including notable organizations such as the BBC, Citibank, and Harvard Medical School, to develop innovative mobile applications and web constructs that resonate with audiences.

Breeze Tech

Venture Round in 2008
Breeze Tech provide enterprise grade Bluetooth Marketing solutions that allow businesses to centrally manage large Bluetooth media networks. Our market leading platform allows businesses to deploy fixed infrastructure, or utilise mobile tactical units, without investing in research and development or platform builds. Our SAAS (software as a service) platform allows you to focus on your core business while deploying market leading marketing campaigns.

Imagestate

Venture Round in 2008
Imagestate Media provides rights-managed stock photography services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company offers on-brand/on-demand, media management, and rights clearance services. It also operates a CD store that offers royalty-free single images, CDs, and virtual CDs. The company was founded as Imagestate Europe, Ltd. in 2001 and changed its name to Imagestate Media in 2006. Imagestate Media is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with an additional office in New York.

Saffron Digital

Private Equity Round in 2008
Saffron Digital Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing an end-to-end video platform designed to streamline the launch of premium multi-platform entertainment services. The company's offerings include MainStage, a SaaS-based solution for over-the-top (OTT) services; BackStage, a custom content management system for scheduling and pricing; StagePlay, a customizable player for secure content delivery; and StageCraft, which automates the preparation of video content. Saffron Digital's technology supports various content delivery models, including subscription video on demand, electronic sell-through, and advertising-supported video on demand, and accommodates both live and on-demand content. The company serves a diverse clientele, including pay-TV providers, broadcasters, and content owners, and its solutions are operational in over 30 countries. Saffron Digital is recognized for its innovative technology and has partnered with major media organizations, while also receiving multiple industry awards for its contributions to digital content delivery.

Blis

Seed Round in 2007
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.

Espresso

Venture Round in 2001
Espresso Group specializes in developing and delivering digital education content for primary schools in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of digital resources, including video clips, student activities, news articles, multimedia activities, games, websites, and worksheets. The company provides a comprehensive library of cross-curricular digital materials suitable for various educational stages, including foundation, Key Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Espresso Education is recognized as the UK market leader in video-based digital curriculum services, encompassing offerings such as Espresso Primary and Clipbank. Additionally, its international division licenses and distributes educational content to over 40 countries. Espresso's mission focuses on supplying high-quality digital resources that enhance classroom learning, foster engagement, and support curriculum delivery while promoting ICT skill development.
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