AMPLY Discovery
Seed Round in 2025
AMPLY Discovery uses machine learning and synthetic biology to mine large biological datasets and identify novel drug and nutraceutical candidates. The company combines an in silico and in vitro platform to discover first-in-class molecules and to tackle cancer, metabolic diseases, and multidrug-resistant infections. It develops a drug discovery studio that leverages artificial intelligence to digitize life’s natural diversity and to identify putative drug candidates based on function, enabling researchers to pursue new therapeutic molecules for hard-to-treat diseases.
CSignum is a technology company that focuses on wireless communication solutions for ocean industries. It has developed a unique system that uses low-frequency electromagnetic waves to transmit data across the water-air boundary, enabling frequent and automated collection of crucial oceanic data such as temperature, salinity, and currents. This technology supports precision aquaculture, enhancing offshore fish farming and fish production. Additionally, CSignum offers solutions for the digitization of subsea assets, providing actionable insights to optimize operations in the ocean industry.
Bibby Financial Services
Debt Financing in 2025
Bibby Financial Services, established in 1982, is a subsidiary of the family-owned Bibby Line Group, providing financing solutions to businesses across the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company specializes in asset-based lending and factoring services, enabling businesses to borrow against their liquid assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate. It offers flexible, customized funding solutions to support growth and working capital needs. With headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia, and additional offices across the U.S. and Canada, Bibby Financial Services caters to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them access the capital required to thrive.
Ryft is a payment platform that enables marketplaces and digital platforms to scale by simplifying multi‑side payments. The plug‑and‑play solution automates multivendor payouts, delivering funds to merchants the next working day for a single flat fee per transaction. It offers rapid onboarding, transparent pricing, and supports payments from all platforms.
Returnal
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Returnal is a retail-focused business that specializes in product trade-ins and refurbishment. It extends the lifecycle of products by collecting them, refurbishing them, and redistributing them to partner networks, thereby promoting sustainability and helping retailers expand their market share through repeated sales.
Field Doctor
Seed Round in 2025
Field Doctor is a direct-to-consumer food brand based in Bath, England, focused on nutritious frozen ready meals. The company develops meals using current nutritional research to support general health and target specific areas such as gut health, immunity, and mental wellness. Established in 2020 by Sasha Watkins, Martin Dewey, and Alex Brooks, Field Doctor offers a range of ready-to-eat dishes, including beef moussaka, chicken pesto penne, coconut curry, chicken paella, teriyaki salmon, field green, and risotto, emphasizing naturally healthy and sustainably sourced ingredients. The business aims to provide convenient, health-focused meals that align with balanced dietary goals.
Field Doctor
Seed Round in 2025
Field Doctor is a direct-to-consumer food brand based in Bath, England, focused on nutritious frozen ready meals. The company develops meals using current nutritional research to support general health and target specific areas such as gut health, immunity, and mental wellness. Established in 2020 by Sasha Watkins, Martin Dewey, and Alex Brooks, Field Doctor offers a range of ready-to-eat dishes, including beef moussaka, chicken pesto penne, coconut curry, chicken paella, teriyaki salmon, field green, and risotto, emphasizing naturally healthy and sustainably sourced ingredients. The business aims to provide convenient, health-focused meals that align with balanced dietary goals.
Dxcover
Venture Round in 2025
Dxcover is a clinical-stage liquid biopsy company based in Glasgow, established in 2016 by David S Palmer, Holly Butler, and Matthew Baker. The firm specializes in developing advanced diagnostics for the early detection of various cancers, focusing on Stage I and Stage II malignancies where timely intervention can significantly improve patient outcomes. Utilizing a combination of infrared spectroscopy and artificial intelligence, Dxcover's technology enables the detection of cancer from a simple blood sample, allowing for same-day diagnosis and patient stratification. This innovative approach aims to enhance treatment options and ultimately improve survival rates and quality of life for patients.
SPRK Capital
Venture Round in 2025
SPRK Capital is a UK-based fintech company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing non-dilutive debt solutions to businesses focused on innovation. The company operates as an online lending platform, offering financial services designed to support the growth and development of its clients. By catering to innovative businesses, SPRK Capital aims to facilitate access to necessary funding while allowing companies to retain full ownership and control over their operations.
Simply Asset Finance
Debt Financing in 2024
Simply Asset Finance, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing asset finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The company offers hire purchase, finance leasing, and asset equity release services, enabling businesses to acquire equipment and release capital from existing assets. Simply Asset Finance differentiates itself through its digital platform, Simply Connect, which streamlines the funding process, from application to final payment, using automated tools and integrated data sources. This approach aims to deliver a faster, simpler, and more efficient service to its customers.
Invest in Women Taskforce
Venture Round in 2024
The goal of the Invest in Women Taskforce is to establish one of the biggest investment pots in the world, with funds contributed by female investors, in order to spur investment in female-led companies throughout the United Kingdom.
Cytomos
Venture Round in 2024
Cytomos Limited, established in 2011 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced cell sorting devices for laboratory research and clinical diagnostics. The company is known for its patented Dielectric Spectroscopy (CDS) technology, which enables label-free cell analysis with single-cell resolution. This innovative approach provides comprehensive insights into bioprocesses, facilitating automated and quantitative assessments crucial for biomedical research. Cytomos' systems are designed to support biopharma and cell therapy applications by offering deep data analysis per cell, thereby enhancing phenotypic drug discovery and stem cell therapy. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Cytomos provides researchers with the tools necessary to optimize cell-based diagnostics and ensure accurate dosing in therapeutic contexts.
AES Global
Debt Financing in 2024
AES Global Ltd have been designing, manufacturing and sourcing innovative security technology for the past 10 years.
Liberty Leasing
Debt Financing in 2024
Liberty Leasing is an asset finance company. They offer a personal and flexible approach to asset and vehicle finance to a spectrum of businesses, from new start-ups to organizations and individuals. Liberty Leasing provides a personalized and flexible approach to asset and vehicle financing to a wide range of UK-based businesses, from start-ups to well-established corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Liberty Leasing also offers regulated consumer hire and credit agreements, as well as refinance services to help business customers free up capital from existing assets.
GRIDIMP
Debt Financing in 2024
GRIDIMP develops an energy monitoring platform with a dashboard that visualizes power and carbon consumption, helping organizations understand energy use and plan low-carbon investments and carbon management. The company provides an automated, easy-to-use solution that connects users to smart electricity system operators, enabling streamlined engagement with real-world electricity networks.
Promethean Particles
Series A in 2024
Promethean Particles designs, develops, and manufactures inorganic nanoparticle dispersions for industrial applications, offering tailor-made solutions based on customer specifications. The company employs continuous hydrothermal synthesis to produce optimized dispersions and operates a multi-ton scale manufacturing capability of more than 1,000 tons per year. It serves sectors including printed electronics, nanocomposites, catalysts, metal-organic frameworks, healthcare, and green energy, and provides feasibility studies to tailor solutions to specific requirements. Founded in 2007 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Promethean Particles combines proprietary processes with flexible, bespoke production to meet diverse industrial needs.
Panther M*lk
Debt Financing in 2024
Panther M*lk is a food and beverage company that manufactures and supplies alcohol online with a blend of spirits and spices.
Elanic
Debt Financing in 2024
Elanic offers a wide range of surgical treatments at affordable prices performed by leading consultant surgeons. They offer from liposuction to tummy tucks they offer a wide range of body sculpting services. Their non-surgical offering from lip fillers to anti-wrinkle treatments carried out by their specialist aesthetic medical professionals. They are led by a consultant plastic surgeon and remain committed to offering them the most cutting-edge products and technologies.
Performance Finance
Debt Financing in 2024
Performance Finance offers medical funding and professional funding services. Their medical funding for opticians, dentists, aestheticians, solicitors, barristers, accountants, vets, doctors, and GPS. They provide professional funding for solicitors and barristers, accountants, and business professionals . Their funding options include leases, hire purchase, business loans, tax loans, personal loans, and PII insurance.
Neurovalens
Funding Round in 2024
Neurovalens is a UK-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing medical devices grounded in neuroscience, bioscience, and neurophysiology. The company's portfolio includes Stimu Slim and Modius, electronic headsets designed to address obesity through non-invasive neurostimulation. Neurovalens' technology focuses on transdermal activation of key brain regions to modulate autonomic function, circadian rhythms, and metabolic processes, offering healthcare providers drug-free treatment options for various health conditions. The company has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme to enhance its research and development activities.
OJE Studios
Debt Financing in 2024
OJE Studios offers a range of services including film and music production and photography.
Impulsonics
Seed Round in 2024
Impulsonics is a company focused on advancing biotechnology through innovative automation solutions. It has developed a contactless, biocompatible manipulation platform that leverages acoustic waves to control and move cells within standard laboratory equipment. This technology enhances cell culture automation, allowing life science researchers to streamline their workflows and improve the accessibility of cell culture techniques. By integrating acoustic wave technology, Impulsonics aims to facilitate more efficient and precise cell and tissue engineering, thereby contributing to advancements in the life sciences sector.
Tiana Halal Pet food
Debt Financing in 2024
Tiana Halal Pet food offers pouches, treats, and freeze-dried food with proteins like chicken, lamb, fish, and goat, catering to cats' love for goats.
Baanx is a fintech company specializing in white-label mobile banking solutions tailored for the digital age. It bridges the gap between fiat and digital assets through a secure multi-currency platform that includes mobile wallets, debit cards, payment gateways, remittance services, and free foreign exchange. Baanx's API-driven technology allows for seamless integration into existing apps or as a fully managed service for various corporate clients, including telecommunications companies, exchanges, and global brands. The company enables users to buy, hold, exchange, and spend digital assets through branded applications, facilitating rapid deployment of mobile banking services in days rather than months or years.
1inhaler
Seed Round in 2023
1inhaler operates as a developer of drug delivery device.
DF Capital
Debt Financing in 2023
DF Capital specializes in building relationships with manufacturers and offering working capital solutions throughout supply chains. By providing flexible finance products, DF Capital assists businesses in driving their growth and aligning their cash cycle with lending terms. This approach allows companies to effectively manage cash flow and meet their financial needs for continued expansion and success.
Arc Edge Metalwork
Debt Financing in 2023
Arc Edge Metalwork specializes in welding, metal art, sculpture, and bespoke metalwork projects. They also do general fabrication and commercial metalwork.
Cambridge & Counties Bank
Debt Financing in 2023
Cambridge & Counties Bank is a partnership between Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and the Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Fund, focusing on the banking needs of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Leicester, the bank offers a range of products, including savings accounts, fixed-rate business bonds, commercial property loans, residential investment loans, and secured pension lending facilities. Additionally, it provides asset finance options such as hire purchase and finance leases to assist businesses in acquiring essential assets. The bank emphasizes a personal, straightforward, and flexible service, ensuring customers feel valued and supported. Committed to responsible lending, Cambridge & Counties Bank aims to foster the success of its clients, thereby contributing to the overall economic health of the community.
Cynergy Bank
Debt Financing in 2023
Cynergy Bank Limited is a specialist bank based in London, United Kingdom, that caters to the financial needs of business owners, property entrepreneurs, and family businesses. Founded in 1955, the bank offers a range of business and personal banking products and services, including property finance, personal savings accounts, mortgages, lending services, and deposit acceptance. In addition, it provides online banking, insurance, and support for solicitors. Cynergy Bank operates a branch in North London and has business centers in Central London, South London, and Birmingham. Formerly known as Bank of Cyprus UK Limited, the company rebranded as Cynergy Bank Limited in December 2018 and operates as a subsidiary of Cynergy Capital Ltd.
Love of Lemons
Debt Financing in 2023
Love of Lemons offers uniquely curated edit of vintage womens/mens/unisex clothing, accessories and lifestyle goods. Alongside a considered range of sustainably produced brands.
Bio-Images Drug Delivery
Venture Round in 2023
Bio-Images Drug Delivery Ltd, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializes in drug formulation and delivery systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet individual client needs, including troubleshooting, formulation development, and both in vitro and in vivo testing. Bio-Images is known for its patented time release technology, OralogiK, which provides precise control over drug release timing and location, allowing for the oral delivery of single, multi-dose, or combination drugs within a timeframe of one to twelve hours after ingestion. This technology supports various dosing strategies, such as nighttime administration and multi-phased delivery, which enhance therapeutic efficacy. Additionally, the company employs gamma scintigraphy to analyze the in vivo behavior of formulations, offering insights into disintegration timing, gastric emptying, and gastrointestinal transit. Bio-Images also features a clinical division that manages all aspects of clinical study processes, from protocol development and regulatory submissions to the production of compliant clinical study reports.
Cytomos Limited, established in 2011 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced cell sorting devices for laboratory research and clinical diagnostics. The company is known for its patented Dielectric Spectroscopy (CDS) technology, which enables label-free cell analysis with single-cell resolution. This innovative approach provides comprehensive insights into bioprocesses, facilitating automated and quantitative assessments crucial for biomedical research. Cytomos' systems are designed to support biopharma and cell therapy applications by offering deep data analysis per cell, thereby enhancing phenotypic drug discovery and stem cell therapy. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Cytomos provides researchers with the tools necessary to optimize cell-based diagnostics and ensure accurate dosing in therapeutic contexts.
Archangels
Venture Round in 2023
Archangels, a prominent business angel syndicate founded in 1992 and headquartered in Edinburgh, has been a key player in early stage investing in Scotland for over two decades. With more than 60 investor members, Archangels coordinates investments exceeding £10 million annually in early stage Scottish companies, focusing on technology, software, and life sciences sectors. Committed to giving back, supporting young Scottish companies, generating attractive investment returns, and fostering a fun environment, Archangels leverages its executive team's diverse expertise to aid in the creation and growth of startups, ultimately aiming to maximize investor returns.
B-Secur
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in Belfast, UK, B-Secur specializes in ECG biometric technology for secure device access. It offers HeartKey®, a suite of advanced algorithms for user identification, wellness monitoring, and health analytics. With over 50 years of combined hardware and material science expertise, B-Secur helps partners reduce development costs while integrating its world-class ECG technology.
Eos
Private Equity Round in 2023
Eos Advisory is a venture capital investment firm established in 2014 and located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in providing seed funding to early-stage ventures that demonstrate strong potential in innovative science, technology, and engineering. Eos Advisory primarily targets investments in the energy, healthcare, and technology sectors, aiming to support the development of groundbreaking solutions within these industries.
Apera Asset Management
Funding Round in 2023
Apera Asset Management LLP, established in 2016, is a London-based private equity firm specializing in private debt investments. It focuses on providing senior-secured, unitranche, subordinated equity, and equity co-investments to lower mid-market companies across Western Europe, including the UK, DACH region, France, Benelux, and the Nordic countries. Apera typically invests between EUR15 million and EUR50 million per deal, with a sector-agnostic approach. The firm prefers to invest alongside private equity sponsors but also considers deals without a financial sponsor, up to approximately 10% of its portfolio. In addition to investing, Apera offers asset management services to investors, providing financing solutions tailored to their needs.
Kingsway Asset Finance
Debt Financing in 2023
Kingsway Asset Finance is an independent asset finance and leasing company focused on serving the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in the UK. The firm provides a range of financial services, including commercial loans, professional loans, hire purchases, leases, and recovery loan schemes. By specializing in asset finance, Kingsway aims to support SMEs in acquiring the necessary equipment and resources to grow their businesses.
CrowdProperty
Debt Financing in 2023
CrowdProperty is a UK-based fintech company specializing in property development lending. It operates a peer-to-peer platform that connects retail investors with small to medium-sized property professionals seeking short-term loans. The company's mission is to facilitate the construction of much-needed homes by supporting developers, driving economic growth through increased spending on labor and materials.
Secure Trust Bank
Debt Financing in 2023
Secure Trust Bank PLC is a commercial bank based in Solihull, United Kingdom, established in 1952. The bank offers a wide range of banking and financial products across several segments, including Real Estate Finance, Asset Finance, Commercial Finance, Motor Finance, Retail Finance, Debt Management, and Consumer Mortgages. Its Real Estate Finance segment supports financing for both commercial and residential properties, while the Asset Finance segment provides loans for acquiring commercial assets, catering primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises. The Commercial Finance division specializes in invoice financing solutions, and the Motor Finance segment offers hire purchase agreements for vehicles. Additionally, Secure Trust Bank's Retail Finance segment provides point-of-sale financing for various retailers, and its Debt Management segment focuses on debt collection services. The bank also offers residential mortgages through intermediaries and provides various deposit products. With a commitment to simplicity and transparency, Secure Trust Bank aims to serve both individual and business clients effectively.
AeroCloud
Series A in 2023
AeroCloud is a technology company that designs IT solutions for the aviation industry and offers an aviation technology platform that gives airports greater operational control and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. The platform provides modular, AI-powered tools for airport operations, passenger processing, and real-time pedestrian analytics, enabling airport operators, ground handlers, and airlines to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.
The Boys Who Sew
Debt Financing in 2023
The Boys Who Sew provide a complete experience that includes measuring, making, and installing. Curtains, blinds, cushions, tracks and poles, and upholstery are among the services we provide. Sew for some of the most prestigious public and private properties in the country. Every day is a pleasure, a privilege, and a pinch-yourself moment.
Little Houses Group
Venture Round in 2023
Little Houses Group is a London-based operator of leisure facilities and family-oriented spaces dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through community engagement. The company focuses on creating a network of community-led clubs that serve as hubs for education, support, and recreation, fostering face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world. These spaces cater to families by providing reliable care and educational services, including nurseries, while actively partnering with parents to support their children's development. Little Houses Group aims to create welcoming environments where individuals can reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere for both parents and children.
SCVC
Debt Financing in 2022
SCVC, established in 2020, is a UK-based venture capital firm serving as the official investment arm of Science Creates Ventures. Focused on early-stage deep tech startups, SCVC supports exceptional technical founders spinning out of UK academic institutions, backing advanced technologies from biotech to quantum tech. Comprised of experienced innovators, scientists, and engineers, SCVC aims to create global impact for the health of people and the planet by partnering with and investing in aligned startups. As part of the Science Creates ecosystem, SCVC offers access to specialist incubators, investment, partners, and programs tailored for deep tech startups.
Oxbury
Debt Financing in 2022
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated solely to supporting the rural economy. The bank offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their unique financial needs for operational efficiency, especially during critical periods such as before and after harvests. In addition to lending, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in investing in British agriculture. With a deep understanding of the agricultural sector, Oxbury engages directly with farmers to comprehend their challenges, allowing the bank to make informed and timely credit decisions. This focus enables farmers to minimize administrative burdens and concentrate on their core agricultural activities.
Propel
Debt Financing in 2022
Propel Finance No 1 Limited, established in 1996 and based in Newport, United Kingdom, offers financial services primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including catering, construction, fitness, IT, manufacturing, and real estate. The company specializes in asset finance solutions, enabling businesses to acquire essential equipment and vehicles efficiently. Propel is committed to providing flexible and accessible financing options, utilizing a blend of collaboration and technology to enhance customer experiences. Formerly known as Henry Howard Finance Group No. 1 Limited, the company rebranded in December 2016 to better align with its mission of delivering impactful financial solutions.
Allica Bank
Debt Financing in 2022
Allica Bank Limited is a digital bank based in the United Kingdom that specializes in providing a range of personal and business banking products and services. Incorporated in 2011 and renamed in September 2019, Allica Bank serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering current accounts, overdrafts, commercial mortgages, asset finance, and foreign currency exchange. Additionally, the bank provides savings and investment products to retail customers. By leveraging modern technology and fostering local relationships, Allica Bank aims to empower businesses and facilitate financial growth in the community. The company operates as a subsidiary of Gravity Investments Limited and is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom.
Allica Bank
Series C in 2022
Allica Bank Limited is a digital bank based in the United Kingdom that specializes in providing a range of personal and business banking products and services. Incorporated in 2011 and renamed in September 2019, Allica Bank serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering current accounts, overdrafts, commercial mortgages, asset finance, and foreign currency exchange. Additionally, the bank provides savings and investment products to retail customers. By leveraging modern technology and fostering local relationships, Allica Bank aims to empower businesses and facilitate financial growth in the community. The company operates as a subsidiary of Gravity Investments Limited and is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom.
Nuclera specializes in accelerating drug discovery by providing a protein prototyping system. Its eProtein Discovery™ platform enables scientists to rapidly produce and test proteins for research purposes.
Zedify decarbonizes urban last-mile logistics using cargo bikes, reducing carbon emissions by over 80% compared to conventional methods. They offer affordable same-day deliveries, enhancing client brands through efficient and sustainable services.
Animal Dynamics
Series A in 2022
Animal Dynamics is a company focused on developing advanced robotics inspired by the principles of evolutionary biomechanics. By leveraging recent advancements in analytical technology, the company evaluates high-performance animals to understand the mechanisms behind their efficiency and effectiveness. Animal Dynamics integrates fine engineering with a deep comprehension of these natural designs to create innovative robotic systems. Their platform combines insights from nature with cutting-edge materials science, microelectronics, and software engineering, resulting in a new generation of robotic vehicles. These vehicles have applications in various sectors, including agriculture for crop spraying and surveying, as well as in humanitarian aid, fire suppression, and military logistics. The company's mission emphasizes not only performance beyond current engineering capabilities but also a commitment to environmental protection through inspiration drawn from nature.
ARX Alliance
Seed Round in 2022
ARX Alliance operates a B2B third-party risk management platform that focuses on cybersecurity and ESG vulnerabilities. The software is designed to help organizations assess their own security posture as well as that of their suppliers, providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies the complex domains of cybersecurity and risk management. Through comprehensive vulnerability scans, breach insights, and risk audits, ARX delivers intuitive reports, benchmarks, and actionable guidance to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Its methodology, encapsulated in the Arx Standard™, is dynamic and adapts to the unique profiles of companies and the evolving cyber threat landscape. By linking corporate users with their suppliers, ARX enables effective monitoring of potential weaknesses within the supply chain, fostering a protective cyber-secure alliance that enhances overall security.
24 Haymarket
Venture Round in 2021
24Haymarket Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in seed startups, early venture stages, buyouts, and growth capital. Established in 2011, the firm focuses on investing in sectors such as digital healthcare, EdTech, cyber security, enterprise software, supply chain and logistics technology, fintech, insuretech, and legal services tech. With an investment range of £1 million to £5 million, 24Haymarket targets companies with an enterprise value between £1 million and £30 million, primarily in the UK and Europe. The firm invests its own capital and prefers to take board seats in its portfolio companies, actively supporting their growth initiatives. Since its inception, 24Haymarket has invested in over 50 high-growth businesses, leveraging the expertise of its network of experienced investors and entrepreneurs.
CAPSLOCK
Debt Financing in 2021
CAPSLOCK is an education company that delivers online training in cyber security and other emerging technologies aimed at career change. It offers affordable, entirely online programmes with student-finance options and an admissions approach that prioritizes future potential over past academic record. The boot camps include mentoring and industry-specific certifications to boost employability and enable practical, workplace-ready skills. Since its launch in 2021, CAPSLOCK has enrolled over 700 learners and reports around 70% of graduates securing employment within six months, with many progressing into entry- to mid-level roles and notable salary gains. The platform emphasizes no upfront costs and remote delivery, providing accessible pathways to diverse opportunities in cyber security and tech and helping to address workforce gaps.
Sofant Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2011, Sofant Technologies specializes in designing and licensing smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. Its offerings include compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, RF MEMS capacitors, and phase shifters, aiming to enhance performance while reducing power consumption and heat.
Leucid Bio
Series A in 2021
Leucid Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing cell therapies for refractory solid tumors. It translates over two decades of King's College London research in CAR-T therapies, led by an experienced management team with scientific and commercial expertise.
Liberty Leasing
Venture Round in 2021
Liberty Leasing is an asset finance company. They offer a personal and flexible approach to asset and vehicle finance to a spectrum of businesses, from new start-ups to organizations and individuals. Liberty Leasing provides a personalized and flexible approach to asset and vehicle financing to a wide range of UK-based businesses, from start-ups to well-established corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Liberty Leasing also offers regulated consumer hire and credit agreements, as well as refinance services to help business customers free up capital from existing assets.
MySense
Seed Round in 2021
MySense enhances independent living by using passive IoT sensors and AI to monitor daily activities. It identifies changes in these patterns early, reducing unplanned hospital admissions and GP appointments. The company collaborates with the NHS, local governments, care organizations, and families to improve wellbeing.
Apera Asset Management
Funding Round in 2021
Apera Asset Management LLP, established in 2016, is a London-based private equity firm specializing in private debt investments. It focuses on providing senior-secured, unitranche, subordinated equity, and equity co-investments to lower mid-market companies across Western Europe, including the UK, DACH region, France, Benelux, and the Nordic countries. Apera typically invests between EUR15 million and EUR50 million per deal, with a sector-agnostic approach. The firm prefers to invest alongside private equity sponsors but also considers deals without a financial sponsor, up to approximately 10% of its portfolio. In addition to investing, Apera offers asset management services to investors, providing financing solutions tailored to their needs.
Deepbridge Capital
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2010, Deepbridge Capital is a venture capital firm based in Chester, United Kingdom. It works closely with financial advisers and investors to design innovative products, focusing on investments in technology growth companies and asset-backed renewable energy projects. The firm also partners with innovative management teams to support UK-based companies in achieving their potential.
Algbra develops a financial services app that educates and engages users, offering accounts, debit cards, savings, rewards, foreign exchange, remittances, personal finance management, and home purchase plans. It empowers minority communities to take control of their finances.
Halalbooking
Series B in 2021
HalalBooking Ltd., based in London, UK, is a leading online platform dedicated to halal-conscious travelers. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in offering halal leisure holidays and Islamic heritage tours, catering to a diverse customer base from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. HalalBooking provides comprehensive information and facilitates online bookings for accommodations that meet specific Islamic requirements, including amenities such as private pools, spas, and family-friendly environments. The platform also ensures access to halal food options and alcohol-free settings, allowing travelers to enjoy their vacations in accordance with their values. With a team of 50 staff members, HalalBooking serves customers from over 105 countries, positioning itself as a prominent resource for those seeking tailored travel experiences.
Clim8 Invest
Seed Round in 2021
Clim8 Invest develops an app for sustainable investing so people can make an impact on climate change with their savings. Clim8 is a simple way to invest in a sustainable portfolio of carefully selected companies already making a positive impact on climate change.
Clim8's mission is to move billions of pounds of investments into clean energy and truly green, sustainable companies.
Lightpoint Medical
Series C in 2021
Lightpoint Medical, Ltd. is a medical device company based in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging technologies for cancer surgery, specifically through its Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging (CLI) technology. This breakthrough intraoperative imaging method enables real-time cancer detection during surgical procedures, which can significantly reduce the chances of cancer recurrence and the need for subsequent operations. Lightpoint Medical's tools are designed to enhance the effectiveness of robotic cancer surgeries, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights that improve surgical decision-making and patient outcomes while also aiming to lower healthcare costs.
B2Space provides technical and engineering services for the commercial space industry, offering independent safety analysis and operations management for spaceports, launchers, ranges, and explosive sites, as well as cybersecurity solutions. The company develops advanced launch vehicles for cost-efficient and reliable satellite deployment and offers high-altitude platform systems for near-space experiments. It delivers autonomous flight technology for precise ascent and descent, adaptable payload integration, and real-time telemetry to support research institutions, startups, and government agencies. Through these capabilities, B2Space enables affordable access to near-space and low Earth orbit, supports sustainable aerospace initiatives, and advances technology development in space systems.
C-Capture Limited
Venture Round in 2021
C-Capture Limited designs and develops solvent systems that capture carbon dioxide from flue gases and other emission sources. The company’s proprietary technology enables reversible, non‑toxic removal of CO2 in post‑combustion capture processes, making power generation and hard‑to‑abate industries more environmentally friendly and cost‑effective. Founded in 2008, the firm is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Orka Technology Group
Venture Round in 2021
Broadstone is an online recruitment marketplace catering to the private security industry, offering temporary, part-time, and full-time job opportunities for job seekers and security companies to connect and transact seamlessly. The platform provides companies with an on-demand workforce without full employment commitments, while offering staff better pay rates and flexibility in their work life. Broadstone ensures that compliance and vetting are conducted to the highest standards, revolutionizing the traditional high street staffing agencies with their "Labour-as-a-Service" staffing platform.
SyndicateRoom
Debt Financing in 2021
SyndicateRoom is a fintech company based in Cambridge, UK. It comprises data scientists, investment professionals, software developers, and marketers with a mission to invest early in British startup success stories. The company employs a data-driven model for portfolio construction, aiming to maximize returns and minimize risk for investors.
Liberis
Debt Financing in 2020
Liberis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing cash advances and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2005 and formerly known as Merchant Cash Express Limited, the company rebranded in 2013. Liberis offers a finance platform designed to deliver tailored financial solutions directly to businesses and through partnerships. With a focus on embedded finance, the company aims to support business growth by offering revenue-based financing and alternative financial services. Liberis operates as a subsidiary of Rapid Financial Services, LLC, enhancing its ability to cater to the financial needs of its clients.
Nebeus
Convertible Note in 2020
Nebeus is a financial platform established in 2014 in England, focused on bridging traditional finance and cryptocurrencies to enhance financial inclusion. It offers a secure and user-friendly ecosystem designed for individuals, digital nomads, businesses, and platforms, allowing users to borrow, earn, send, and receive both cash and cryptocurrency. Nebeus facilitates cryptocurrency-backed financing, enabling users to access cash without the need to liquidate their long-term digital investments. The platform has transacted over £30 million and primarily operates in the UK and Europe, with plans for expansion into Latin America. By providing a comprehensive suite of services, Nebeus empowers users to effectively manage their assets and grow their wealth in a compliant and accessible manner.
Comma Secured
Seed Round in 2020
Comma Secured provides Security-as-a-Service through a mesh fleet of emergency response drones throughout London.
Assetz Capital
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, Assetz Capital is a UK-based marketplace lender specializing in SME finance, bridging loans, and property development. It offers direct lending services through an online platform, connecting investors with borrowers while taking tangible security on all loans.
DMALINK
Seed Round in 2020
DMALINK is a London-based electronic execution venue for professional Foreign Exchange traders. It offers anonymous, tailored liquidity pools with a focus on emerging markets. Counterparties include banks, funds, and trading firms worldwide. DMALINK's expertise in FX market dynamics enhances trade execution quality through optimal fill rates and prices.
TWYN
Convertible Note in 2020
TWYN is an imagine software platform that is transforming access to influential educators, leaders, and thinkers. They provide information, education, and guidance services. Their platform and process allow audio-visual content.
Mashroom
Convertible Note in 2020
Mashroom is a prop-tech startup that provides end-to-end property letting services to landlords and tenants. The platform connects landlords with tenants and covers the entire rental lifecycle within a single ecosystem, including property advertising, viewings, credit history checks, maintenance, tenancy management and dispute handling. It enables landlords to create listings and tenants to find properties easily, and generates revenue by offering insurance, mortgage and compliance products.
Red61
Venture Round in 2020
Red61 Limited is a company that specializes in ticketing software, services, and consultancy aimed at festivals, events, venues, and ticket agencies operating in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Abu Dhabi. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the company has developed a robust platform, including its flagship system, VIA, which facilitates high-volume ticket sales and allows for multi-venue ticketing management across various sales channels, such as online, mobile, in-person, and over the phone. Founded by Box Office Manager Tony Davey and software designer Peter McNaught out of a desire for a more effective and collaborative approach to ticketing solutions, Red61 focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, addressing frustrations prevalent in the ticketing market and aiming to simplify and organize the ticketing process for better event management.
BrainWaveBank
Seed Round in 2020
BrainWaveBank, established in 2015, is a UK-based brain health research company. It specializes in developing data-centric solutions to track and understand cognitive health. The company's flagship product, also named BrainWaveBank, is a wearable EEG headset that measures brain activity while users engage in mobile games, enabling daily tracking of cognitive health at home. This data is securely stored and analyzed, creating neurocognitive profiles for individuals and populations, and aiding clinical professionals in advancing brain health research and treatments. The company has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland.
Recruitment Smart
Seed Round in 2020
Recruitment Smart is a B2B SaaS platform specializing in deep technology solutions for human resources. The company automates the entire talent supply chain process, allowing organizations to efficiently find, evaluate, and hire top talent ahead of their competitors. Its advanced platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the recruitment experience by streamlining screening and sourcing processes. By integrating with applicant tracking systems, it analyzes candidate attributes, including work experience, skills, and qualifications, while also considering qualitative factors such as length of service and geographical location. This comprehensive approach enables recruiters to identify and select the most suitable candidates for their organizations quickly and effectively.
Manus Neurodynamica
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2008, Manus Neurodynamica specializes in medical diagnostic technologies for neuromotor impairments. Its primary product is a non-invasive device designed to support early diagnostics and monitoring of Parkinson's disease, with applications in academic research, pharmaceutical studies, and non-medical uses.
Beryl
Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 2012 by Emily Brooke, Beryl specializes in micromobility solutions. They design, build, and operate bike, e-bike, and e-scooter systems under exclusive, funded, and long-term contracts in cities worldwide. Beryl's proprietary technology allows them to tailor their offerings to meet each city's unique needs. Initially known for their Laserlight safety innovation, Beryl now partners with transport operators and sells its technology platform globally.
Big Atom
Convertible Note in 2020
Big Atom is a recycling technology company focused on creating a circular economy for polymer materials and waste, particularly waste tyres. The company offers comprehensive recycling solutions that cater to the entire waste tyre supply chain, including local garages and tyre wholesalers. Big Atom collects used tyres and processes them by shredding and granulating, transforming them into rubber granules that can be repurposed as raw materials. This process not only helps industries convert waste into valuable resources but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the impact of waste on the ecosystem.
Skylark Lasers
Venture Round in 2020
Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.
Quantum Motion
Series A in 2020
Quantum Motion Technologies is developing a universal quantum computer using Silicon-based CMOS processes. Its focus lies in creating scalable arrays of qubits, aiming to develop quantum computing architectures compatible with existing silicon processing methods.
Zoom Abroad
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Zoom Abroad operates a global education recruitment platform that enables students to search, compare, and apply to universities worldwide. It uses AI-based technology to help students determine their eligibility for specific courses and institutions, providing unbiased decision-making support at no cost.
Assetz Capital
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, Assetz Capital is a UK-based marketplace lender specializing in SME finance, bridging loans, and property development. It offers direct lending services through an online platform, connecting investors with borrowers while taking tangible security on all loans.
PCF Group plc is a financial services company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in hire purchase and finance leasing solutions for both consumers and businesses. It operates through multiple divisions, including Consumer Finance, which offers products such as deposits, hire purchase, personal loans, and sales finance primarily for motor vehicles. The Business Finance division provides hire purchase and lease financing for various assets, including vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Additionally, PCF Group has a segment dedicated to Azule finance, which focuses on offering specialized funding and leasing services to the broadcast and media sectors. The company's Bridging finance segment offers short-term financing solutions for residential, semi-commercial, and commercial properties.
Opteran
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Opteran reverse-engineers biological brains to create neuromorphic software for autonomous machines. Harnessing evolutionary principles, Opteran provides robust, low-cost autonomy on the edge without requiring AI, data centers, or training.
Secure Trust Bank
Venture Round in 2018
Secure Trust Bank PLC is a commercial bank based in Solihull, United Kingdom, established in 1952. The bank offers a wide range of banking and financial products across several segments, including Real Estate Finance, Asset Finance, Commercial Finance, Motor Finance, Retail Finance, Debt Management, and Consumer Mortgages. Its Real Estate Finance segment supports financing for both commercial and residential properties, while the Asset Finance segment provides loans for acquiring commercial assets, catering primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises. The Commercial Finance division specializes in invoice financing solutions, and the Motor Finance segment offers hire purchase agreements for vehicles. Additionally, Secure Trust Bank's Retail Finance segment provides point-of-sale financing for various retailers, and its Debt Management segment focuses on debt collection services. The bank also offers residential mortgages through intermediaries and provides various deposit products. With a commitment to simplicity and transparency, Secure Trust Bank aims to serve both individual and business clients effectively.
Liberis
Debt Financing in 2018
Liberis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing cash advances and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2005 and formerly known as Merchant Cash Express Limited, the company rebranded in 2013. Liberis offers a finance platform designed to deliver tailored financial solutions directly to businesses and through partnerships. With a focus on embedded finance, the company aims to support business growth by offering revenue-based financing and alternative financial services. Liberis operates as a subsidiary of Rapid Financial Services, LLC, enhancing its ability to cater to the financial needs of its clients.
Simply Asset Finance
Debt Financing in 2018
Simply Asset Finance, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing asset finance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. The company offers hire purchase, finance leasing, and asset equity release services, enabling businesses to acquire equipment and release capital from existing assets. Simply Asset Finance differentiates itself through its digital platform, Simply Connect, which streamlines the funding process, from application to final payment, using automated tools and integrated data sources. This approach aims to deliver a faster, simpler, and more efficient service to its customers.
Atom Bank
Debt Financing in 2017
Atom Bank plc is a digital-only bank based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2013, the bank offers a range of personal and business banking products, including fixed deposits, accounts, mortgages, business loans, and secured loans. The mobile banking application, launched in March 2014, allows users to access services via smartphones and tablets, utilizing features such as face and voice recognition for secure logins. Atom Bank is committed to providing a straightforward and hassle-free banking experience, supported by a 24/7 customer service team to assist users with their needs.
Funding Circle
Debt Financing in 2017
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
Kingsway Asset Finance
Debt Financing in 2016
Kingsway Asset Finance is an independent asset finance and leasing company focused on serving the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in the UK. The firm provides a range of financial services, including commercial loans, professional loans, hire purchases, leases, and recovery loan schemes. By specializing in asset finance, Kingsway aims to support SMEs in acquiring the necessary equipment and resources to grow their businesses.
Shire Leasing
Debt Financing in 2014
Shire Leasing PLC, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tamworth, UK, specialises in equipment finance and leasing services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company caters to various industries such as IT, printing, telecom, security, hospitality, catering, vending, beauty, wellness, and garage equipment. Shire Leasing offers a range of financial solutions including leasing, loan agreements, collect and pass through services, and funding options for purchasing equipment, software, or vehicles. With over 140 employees, the company processes approximately 2044 proposals and facilitates over 540 deals monthly, serving more than 60,000 UK SMEs. Shire Leasing partners with numerous global companies like ADT, BT, and Toshiba, providing tailored financial solutions through its specialist divisions.
Upper Street
Funding Round in 2014
Upper Street Limited is a London-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing customized, made-to-order shoes for women. Established in 2008, the company offers a unique online shopping experience where customers can create their own individual hand-made footwear. Upper Street provides a wide array of style combinations, featuring an extensive selection of materials, colors, and embellishments. With sizes ranging from 33 to 44, the brand caters to diverse preferences, ensuring that every woman can find a pair of heels that aligns with her personal style.
Evolution AM Holdings is concentrating on 3D printing technology and is producing highly efficient and material-flexible large-format components.
Evolution AM Holdings is the parent company of Evo 3D and Rapid Fusion.
Avigen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on accelerating immune cell development through innovative immunotherapy. It specializes in discovering drugs that enhance the binding strength between immune cells and their targets, enabling more precise and confident selection of potent immune candidates. This approach aims to expedite and mitigate risks in cell therapy development, ultimately benefiting healthcare professionals and patients.