Bloc Ventures

Bloc Ventures Limited is a venture capital company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on investing in early-stage deep technology firms. Founded in 2012, it specializes in sectors such as data science, cloud, connectivity, and security. Bloc Ventures seeks to support innovative startups and growth-stage companies with investments ranging from £0.25 million to £5 million. The company emphasizes a long-term and collaborative approach to investing, governed by a board of directors that prioritizes rigorous governance and cost management. With a preference for investments in Europe, Bloc Ventures aims to build value in the technology landscape by fostering the development of transformative solutions.

Bruce Beckloff

Co-Founder and CEO

David Leftley

Co-Founder and CTO

23 past transactions

Luluchain

Seed Round in 2024
Luluchain is a novel platform that blends emotional value and blockchain technology. It uses modular blockchain and AI technology to enable efficient emotional data management and personalized services.

AccelerComm

Series B in 2023
AccelerComm Ltd specializes in providing Forward Error Correction (FEC) solutions for various communication markets, including mobile handsets, base stations, and satellite standards. Founded in 2016 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company focuses on enhancing the performance of next-generation wireless communications, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and weak signal strength. Its product offerings include a range of encoding and decoding technologies, such as Polar, Turbo, and LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) decoders, specifically designed to meet 3GPP compliance. By delivering innovative semiconductor IP-core products, AccelerComm aims to facilitate optimal performance in digital communications while supporting the evolving needs of the industry.

Pharrowtech

Series A in 2022
Pharrowtech specializes in developing advanced connectivity solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless virtual reality and augmented reality applications, and high-capacity wireless links. The company draws on over 12 years of research and development conducted at imec, a prominent Belgian research institute. Pharrowtech utilizes its extensive expertise in algorithm, chip, and antenna design specifically for millimeter-wave systems, as well as radio frequency circuits and phased-array antennas. This enables the company to create products that deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, facilitating the adoption of millimeter-wave technology for various applications.

Helix Geospace/Helix Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Helix Technologies is developing a range of compact, high-performance, dielectric-loaded ceramic antennas for use in a wide range of demanding telecommunications and navigation applications. The use of the ceramic core enables the fabrication of antennas that are physically smaller than conventional antennas, behave much more effectively and predictably in a wide range of challenging user scenarios and have many compelling technical advantages

ShieldIoT

Series A in 2021
ShieldIoT provides cybersecurity solutions focused on securing IoT devices from various security threats and operational risks. The company offers an application and hardware agnostic technology platform that protects Linux-based devices across IoT networks without requiring modifications to the device, application, or network. Its platform includes a centralized security management module, ShieldCenter, and a device-level agent module, ShieldSupervisor. Key offerings encompass device security features such as application sandboxing, resource protection, firewalls, VPN communications, and disk encryption. ShieldIoT also provides fleet monitoring capabilities, which include alerts, security policies, and automatic software updates, as well as threat prevention through early detection of cyber and operational threats by analyzing device traffic and behavior. The company serves various sectors, including smart homes, smart cities, healthcare, transportation, and retail. Founded in 2017, ShieldIoT is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mindtrace

Seed Round in 2021
Mindtrace has built Artificial Intelligence that is brain-inspired and delivers an intelligent system that is trained using ‘few shot learning’ as we teach a human! The goal to develop novel neuromorphic algorithms that automatically make intelligent decisions in a measured and predictable manner. The intelligent machines can continuously and autonomously learn about real world use cases using as few as 20 images or instances in as little as 10 working days! The knowledge for predictive decision-making increases detections, identifying data from 2D and 3D images, laser scans, LiDAR or even ultrasonic outputs in a fraction of a second for any industry or use such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, asset inspection, pharma, military and healthcare where Mindtrace can detect anomalies in cells and accurately identify cancer cells and event heart defects, saving 3,000 clinician days a year.

Paytia

Seed Round in 2020
Paytia Limited is a telephone payment processor based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solutions that enable businesses to securely accept payment card details from customers over the phone, chat, video, or web. Its offerings include a Secure Virtual Terminal, which allows payments through a computer screen without exposing credit card information, as well as an API for telecom companies and call centers to integrate card payment services. Paytia's platform is designed to facilitate a range of payment types, ensuring that businesses can process sensitive payment information while remaining compliant with PCI-DSS standards.

EVRYTHNG

Venture Round in 2020
EVRYTHNG Limited is a London-based company that provides an IoT smart products platform. It connects consumer products to the web, managing real-time data to drive applications and analytics throughout the product lifecycle. The company offers solutions like THNGHUB, a local cloud gateway software, consumer engagement tools, brand protection services, inventory management, and product registration. EVRYTHNG's platform enables consumer product manufacturers to Internet-enable their products, manage supply chains effectively, and deliver digital services directly to end-users. It serves various industries, including appliances and electronics, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverages. Founded in 2011, EVRYTHNG also has offices in New York and San Francisco.

AccelerComm

Series A in 2020
AccelerComm Ltd specializes in providing Forward Error Correction (FEC) solutions for various communication markets, including mobile handsets, base stations, and satellite standards. Founded in 2016 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company focuses on enhancing the performance of next-generation wireless communications, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and weak signal strength. Its product offerings include a range of encoding and decoding technologies, such as Polar, Turbo, and LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) decoders, specifically designed to meet 3GPP compliance. By delivering innovative semiconductor IP-core products, AccelerComm aims to facilitate optimal performance in digital communications while supporting the evolving needs of the industry.

Zeetta Networks

Convertible Note in 2020
Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures for clients. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Zeetta Networks

Convertible Note in 2020
Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures for clients. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Zeetta Networks

Convertible Note in 2019
Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures for clients. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

Crypta Labs

Debt Financing in 2019
Crypta Labs Ltd is a London-based startup focused on enhancing cybersecurity through the development of quantum random number generation technologies. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in creating quantum random number generators (QRNG) that provide military-grade encryption for Internet of Things (IoT) applications across various sectors, including transport, military, intelligence, and healthcare. The QRNG technology combines a light source, detector, and processor into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip, supported by software to ensure robust security. Additionally, Crypta Labs offers a Mobile Security Module that leverages smartphone cameras along with an Application Programming Interface (API) and Software Development Kit (SDK) to aid mobile application developers in securing their software. Through its innovative products, Crypta Labs aims to future-proof the cybersecurity infrastructure of various industries against emerging threats.

Pharrowtech

Seed Round in 2019
Pharrowtech specializes in developing advanced connectivity solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless virtual reality and augmented reality applications, and high-capacity wireless links. The company draws on over 12 years of research and development conducted at imec, a prominent Belgian research institute. Pharrowtech utilizes its extensive expertise in algorithm, chip, and antenna design specifically for millimeter-wave systems, as well as radio frequency circuits and phased-array antennas. This enables the company to create products that deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, facilitating the adoption of millimeter-wave technology for various applications.

YellowDog

Series A in 2019
YellowDog Limited is a Bristol-based company that specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation services. Established in 2014, it operates a platform that facilitates cloud management, enabling organizations to optimize and accelerate complex data processes through advanced predictive scheduling and orchestration. YellowDog's technology is designed for a variety of industries, including life sciences, financial services, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The platform automates the selection of the most suitable computing resources for each workload, supporting on-premise, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This capability allows clients, such as banks, architectural firms, animation studios, and engineering companies, to achieve enhanced performance and cost efficiency by leveraging the best available resources across multiple cloud providers.

Yordex

Seed Round in 2019
Yordex is a spend management platform that provides businesses with real-time visibility over their expenditures, enhancing flexibility as they scale and significantly reducing spend management costs. The platform features a modular design, allowing fast-growing companies to utilize tools such as company cards and expense management with no monthly fees and free setup. By connecting to bank accounts and existing accounting systems, Yordex facilitates efficient data exchange, streamlining interactions between customers and suppliers. This approach avoids the costs and complexities associated with traditional accounting or ERP system upgrades, ultimately helping clients improve spending control and manage their financial operations more effectively.

AccelerComm

Seed Round in 2019
AccelerComm Ltd specializes in providing Forward Error Correction (FEC) solutions for various communication markets, including mobile handsets, base stations, and satellite standards. Founded in 2016 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company focuses on enhancing the performance of next-generation wireless communications, addressing challenges such as noise, interference, and weak signal strength. Its product offerings include a range of encoding and decoding technologies, such as Polar, Turbo, and LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) decoders, specifically designed to meet 3GPP compliance. By delivering innovative semiconductor IP-core products, AccelerComm aims to facilitate optimal performance in digital communications while supporting the evolving needs of the industry.

Xanview

Venture Round in 2018
Xanview Ltd is a software development company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2009. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for managing various physical security devices and locations. Xanview's offerings include video surveillance, security systems, CCTV, monitoring solutions, alarms, home automation, and security software. By consolidating these services, Xanview aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security management for its clients.

YellowDog

Series A in 2018
YellowDog Limited is a Bristol-based company that specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation services. Established in 2014, it operates a platform that facilitates cloud management, enabling organizations to optimize and accelerate complex data processes through advanced predictive scheduling and orchestration. YellowDog's technology is designed for a variety of industries, including life sciences, financial services, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The platform automates the selection of the most suitable computing resources for each workload, supporting on-premise, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud infrastructures. This capability allows clients, such as banks, architectural firms, animation studios, and engineering companies, to achieve enhanced performance and cost efficiency by leveraging the best available resources across multiple cloud providers.

Zeetta Networks

Seed Round in 2017
Zeetta Networks, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, specializes in designing, developing, and marketing open networking solutions. The company's flagship product, NetOS, is a network operating system that facilitates USB-like plug-n-play management of diverse network devices and enables the creation of virtual network slices for various B2B and B2C services. These services range from ultra-HD video distribution to city-wide Wi-Fi and IoT deployments. Zeetta Networks also offers NetOS Enablers, integration, support, and training services, catering to network operators, enterprises, OEM vendors, and data centers. The company's software products use open standards and patent-protected extensions for virtualization, automation, and network slicing, aiming to minimize capital and operational expenditures for clients. Zeetta Networks was spun out of the University of Bristol's High-Performance Networks Group to commercialize its leading network virtualization and network slicing technology.

EVRYTHNG

Series B in 2017
EVRYTHNG Limited is a London-based company that provides an IoT smart products platform. It connects consumer products to the web, managing real-time data to drive applications and analytics throughout the product lifecycle. The company offers solutions like THNGHUB, a local cloud gateway software, consumer engagement tools, brand protection services, inventory management, and product registration. EVRYTHNG's platform enables consumer product manufacturers to Internet-enable their products, manage supply chains effectively, and deliver digital services directly to end-users. It serves various industries, including appliances and electronics, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverages. Founded in 2011, EVRYTHNG also has offices in New York and San Francisco.

Marmalade Technologies

Series A in 2016
Marmalade Technologies is dedicated to empowering developers to create high-quality content across various devices. The company believes that technology should facilitate innovation rather than hinder it, allowing creators to craft exceptional experiences for their audiences. At the heart of Marmalade's offerings is the award-winning Marmalade Platform, which enables the development of high-performance 2D and 3D games and applications. This flexible development environment is complemented by an extensive ecosystem of partner services, tools, and technologies that seamlessly integrate with the platform. In addition to providing development support, Marmalade Game Studio creates original projects and collaborates with a diverse client base, delivering acclaimed titles that have achieved millions of downloads. The company's talented team, comprising designers, artists, developers, and testers, works diligently to realize clients' visions, consistently producing successful AAA titles. Headquartered in London, Marmalade Technologies has experienced significant growth by leveraging its high-performance C++ technology to penetrate new markets. Popular games like SimCity BuildIt, Angry Birds Pop!, and Plants vs Zombies have been developed using Marmalade’s innovative solutions.

Marmalade Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Marmalade Technologies is dedicated to empowering developers to create high-quality content across various devices. The company believes that technology should facilitate innovation rather than hinder it, allowing creators to craft exceptional experiences for their audiences. At the heart of Marmalade's offerings is the award-winning Marmalade Platform, which enables the development of high-performance 2D and 3D games and applications. This flexible development environment is complemented by an extensive ecosystem of partner services, tools, and technologies that seamlessly integrate with the platform. In addition to providing development support, Marmalade Game Studio creates original projects and collaborates with a diverse client base, delivering acclaimed titles that have achieved millions of downloads. The company's talented team, comprising designers, artists, developers, and testers, works diligently to realize clients' visions, consistently producing successful AAA titles. Headquartered in London, Marmalade Technologies has experienced significant growth by leveraging its high-performance C++ technology to penetrate new markets. Popular games like SimCity BuildIt, Angry Birds Pop!, and Plants vs Zombies have been developed using Marmalade’s innovative solutions.
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