Business Growth Fund

Business Growth Fund, established in 2011, is a prominent investor in small and mid-sized businesses, offering patient capital and strategic support to growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs. As the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in small and medium-sized companies, they have £2.5bn to support businesses across various sectors and regions. With 14 offices, they are closely connected to the businesses they invest in. Boasting a team of over 150 professionals and a network of board-level executives, they aim to drive economic activity by enabling entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and contribute to increased employment, exports, and overall growth. The companies in their portfolio collectively employ close to 50,000 people, highlighting their significant impact on the business landscape.

Tireni Ajilore

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Dennis Atkinson

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Aaron Baker

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James Baker

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Keith Barclay

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Euan Baxter

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Josh Bean

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Simon Blackaby

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Chris Boyes

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Graham Clarke

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Olly Cutting

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Rhys Davenport

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Edwin Davies

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John Devine

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Ned Dorbin

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Fiona Dornan

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Ian Downing

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Lucy Edwardes-Jones

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David Gammie

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Alex Garfitt

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Gemma Hamilton

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Nathan Heath

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Joe Higgins

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Nick Holder

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Tom Horton

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Rob Johnson

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Harry Jones

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Chris Jones

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Kamel Kasem

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Zahir Kasmani

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Elena Kovalikhina

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Aoife McAdam

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Thomas McDonnell

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Valerie McGrane

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Pinesh Mehta

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Chris Morgan

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Mark Nunny

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Guy Pope

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Richard Pugh

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Liam Pursall

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Tim Rea

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Nigel Rudd

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Rahul Satsangi

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Sebastian Saywood

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Lauren Sharpe

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Bethany Shiers

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James Skade

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Joanne Smith

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Alex Snodgrass

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Daina Spedding

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Georgina Stratton

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Adele Sung

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Mark Sykes

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James Syrotiuk

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Daniel Tapson

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Jack Teasdale

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Elliot Vickerstaff

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Hannah Waters

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Spencer Woods

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470 past transactions

Phlux Technology

Series A in 2025
Phlux Technology is a photonics company that specializes in the development of advanced infrared sensing technology. Established in September 2020 as a spin-out from the University of Sheffield, Phlux focuses on creating high-performance infrared sensors designed for applications in LIDAR, fiber sensing, and imaging systems. The company aims to provide affordable infrared sensors that bridge the performance gap between InGaAs single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and conventional InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs). By enhancing the capabilities of laser rangefinders and other sensor systems, Phlux Technology enables clients to expand the operational limits of eye-safe sensor applications.

Maxion Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Maxion Therapeutics develops a novel platform to generate antibody-like therapeutics targeting ion channels and GPCR-driven diseases. The platform incorporates venom-derived knottins into antibody surfaces to create mixtures with optimized drug-like properties, enabling treatments for conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease. The company aims to deliver long-acting, safe, and effective medications against previously inaccessible targets.

OCL Vision

Venture Round in 2025
OCL Vision is a UK-based eye care provider specialising in surgical and treatment services. It offers a comprehensive range of procedures, including cataract and lens replacement surgeries, laser vision correction, retina and corneal treatments, and oculoplastic services. The company aims to deliver personalised, advanced care to improve patients' vision and overall eye health.

OrganOx

Venture Round in 2025
OrganOx is a medical device company focused on organ preservation and transplantation, specializing in normothermic preservation technology that mimics physiological conditions to protect livers before transplantation. The company develops and manufactures systems that continuously perfuse livers at body temperature with oxygenated blood, nutrients, and controlled pressures and flows to reduce decay, support bile production, glucose metabolism, and pH stability. Its Metra device stores livers outside the body at normal body temperature, enabling testing and transplantation. OrganOx was founded in 2008 and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The technology aims to improve transplant outcomes by maintaining organ viability during storage and enabling more flexible transplantation timelines.

Paperchase Accountancy

Private Equity Round in 2025
Paperchase Accountancy, established in 1989 and based in Croydon, UK, specializes in accounting and auditing services, primarily serving the hospitality and restaurant sectors. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including tax and compliance, CFO and COO services, property services, and corporate finance. Additionally, it provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to its clients.

Besseges

Private Equity Round in 2024
Besseges is a supplier of steel tubes, pipe fittings, valves, and flanges.

Abselion

Series A in 2024
Abselion specializes in the development of biological sensors aimed at the rapid and cost-effective detection of biological substances such as proteins, DNA, and small molecules. The company focuses on simplifying the analysis of these biomolecules for pharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Its diagnostic analyzers and kits facilitate the analysis of biomolecular interactions, including protein interaction analysis, enabling researchers to achieve sensitive and timely medical diagnoses. Through its innovative technology, Abselion enhances the efficiency of biomedical research and contributes to advancements in medical diagnostics.

Sulmara

Venture Round in 2024
Sulmara is a subsea technology company that specializes in innovative survey and inspection services to the offshore energy sector.

Miracle Design & Play

Venture Round in 2024
Miracle Design & Play is a UK-based company specializing in the design and installation of playgrounds for children. They cater to various sectors including housebuilding, construction, holiday parks, childcare providers, and local authorities, ensuring safe, fun, and imaginative outdoor play areas tailored to specific needs.

Recite Me

Venture Round in 2024
Recite Me Limited is a software company based in Gateshead, United Kingdom, established in 2010. It specializes in developing a cloud-based web accessibility platform aimed at assisting dyslexic and visually-impaired users in customizing their online experience. The platform provides features such as text-to-speech functionality, an interactive dictionary, and a translation tool that supports multiple languages. Users can modify websites to suit their preferences by changing text fonts, adjusting color contrast, and enabling audio content reading, all accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone without the need for additional software installation.

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.

Descycle

Series A in 2024
Descycle is a British startup specializing in the recycling of electronic waste and the recovery of valuable metals. The company has developed an innovative metal recycling technology that replaces traditional toxic chemicals used in the recycling process. By focusing on the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste, Descycle offers significant environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional methods. Their approach enables industries to avoid the use of smelters, facilitating the recycling of metals while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with metal production. Descycle is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener environment through its sustainable practices.

Proventeq

Private Equity Round in 2024
Proventeq specializes in content migration and digital workplace solutions. It offers a cloud-based platform that transfers business content from legacy enterprise content management systems, optimizing productivity, collaboration, and growth. The company helps clients tailor their target systems to meet specific needs.

Forefront RF

Series A in 2024
Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency technology. The company focuses on simplifying the design of multi-band smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By developing advanced radio frequency components, Forefront RF enhances the ability of these devices to receive weak signals while transmitting, thereby increasing their market reach and accessibility.

Shift Bioscience

Seed Round in 2024
Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company focused on combating the diseases associated with aging through innovative cellular reprogramming techniques. The company has developed a high-throughput, high-accuracy aging biomarker, which is integrated into AI-driven simulations to identify safer gene factors for rejuvenation. By leveraging deep learning technology, Shift tests extensive gene combinations to discover potential drug candidates that can reverse aging and age-related diseases. The company's goal is to create a single family of drugs capable of addressing multiple age-related conditions, ultimately allowing for improved health and longevity through simple prescriptions.

Signify Research

Venture Round in 2024
Signify Research is a health tech market intelligence firm that delivers data-driven insights to its clients. It specializes in gathering and analyzing market data through in-depth interviews with technology vendors and healthcare providers. This process enables Signify Research to create detailed, reliable models of current and projected demand for various healthcare technologies, empowering clients to make informed strategic decisions.

ER Productions

Private Equity Round in 2024
ER Productions is a laser show company that offers design and visualization services.

Kubus

Venture Round in 2024
Kubus is an information technology services provider offering IT solutions for data centers and cloud infrastructure. It collaborates with clients of varying sizes on design, build, migration, and implementation projects for onsite or offsite data centers. Its services include converged infrastructure, data center optimization, cybersecurity and network security, server and storage, and multi-cloud environments, along with core network solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Kubus helps clients identify and implement reliable IT infrastructures that reduce downtime and disruption.

Fluorok

Seed Round in 2024
FluoRok is a company focused on transforming the production of fluorochemicals through innovative technology. It has developed a patented approach that eliminates the need for dangerous hydrofluoric acid in the manufacturing process. This technology provides a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective method for producing fluorochemicals, catering to industries such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and materials. By offering a cleaner alternative, FluoRok aims to enhance access to essential fluorochemicals while promoting environmental sustainability and safety in chemical production.

PhoreMost

Series B in 2024
PhoreMost Limited is a drug discovery company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, established in 2014. The company specializes in identifying new druggable targets for cancer and other unmet medical needs through its innovative Site-Seeker platform. This platform systematically reveals cryptic druggable sites within the human genome and connects them to therapeutic functions in a live-cell context. By utilizing functionally validated protein fragments, PhoreMost informs the design of small molecule drugs that can be developed into targeted therapies. The company collaborates with a global network of academic and industrial partners to efficiently advance novel therapies to market, aiming to reduce costs and improve accessibility for patients.

Plant-Ex Ingredients

Venture Round in 2024
Plant-Ex Ingredients is an international company focused on the production of natural food ingredient solutions for the global food and beverage industry. The company offers a diverse range of products, including natural flavors, food colors, clean-label antioxidants, preservatives, plant extracts, and essential oils. Plant-Ex Ingredients distributes its products both directly through its own facilities and via a network of selected distribution partners, ensuring comprehensive reach and service to its clients worldwide.

NanoSyrinx

Series A in 2024
NanoSyrinx is a biotechnology company focused on developing a novel biologics drug delivery platform that targets therapeutic proteins and peptides to the cytosol of cells. Through synthetic biology, the company seeks to transport payloads directly into cell interiors, aiming to improve the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of treatments. The platform is designed to serve the biopharmaceutical sector by enabling targeted delivery of biologics to intracellular targets, with potential to enhance treatment outcomes across multiple indications.

Puraffinity

Series A in 2024
Puraffinity specializes in designing and developing precision materials for water treatment. Founded in 2015 and based in London, it has pioneered a sustainable novel adsorbent capable of removing challenging pollutants from contaminated water and wastewater. Utilizing advanced supramolecular chemistry methods, Puraffinity's technology binds target chemicals to functionalized sustainable materials, addressing imminent water quality challenges while promoting positive environmental impact.

Twenty7tec

Venture Round in 2024
Twenty7Tec is a B2B fintech company specialising in mortgage technology. It offers a web-based platform that streamlines the mortgage application process, enabling users to search, compare, and apply for various loan products, including mortgages, equity release, secured, and bridge loans. The platform facilitates seamless data and document transfer, allowing users to communicate electronically with advisers and lenders. It also provides market intelligence and competitor analysis to help clients identify trends in mortgage sourcing.

DataScope Systems

Private Equity Round in 2024
DataScope is a leading provider of workforce, logistics, planning and QHSE software for the construction industry.

Sunswap

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in London in 2020, Sunswap develops and manufactures solar-powered transport refrigeration units. Their patent-pending technology integrates solar panels, batteries, and electric refrigeration to provide a zero-emission alternative for transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food, medicine, and vaccines.

Evolve BG

Private Equity Round in 2024
Evolve BG is a provider of managed network solutions and IT services company.

KOMI Group

Venture Round in 2024
KOMI Group provides social media content generation and management services for businesses and individuals. It handles social media output and sources user-generated content to deliver a complete picture of a client’s communications, helping establish a clear brand image and achieve measurable results.

Glacier Energy

Venture Round in 2024
Glacier Energy Services provides specialized engineering and offshore solutions tailored for both the oil and gas industry and broader energy sectors. The company focuses on serving renewable and conventional energy markets by offering a range of services, including the design and manufacture of portable machine tools, on-site machining, weld overlay of surfaces, heat transfer, non-destructive testing, and subsea wellhead equipment. Through these offerings, Glacier Energy supports its clients in their transition toward cleaner energy solutions.

PureCyber

Private Equity Round in 2024
PureCyber is a cybersecurity consultancy that offers a range of services to protect businesses from digital threats. These include cybersecurity audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities, dark web scanning to monitor exposed data, and active threat detection to respond to potential attacks. The company primarily serves clients in the accountancy, housing associations, education, and legal sectors.

My Property Box

Venture Round in 2024
My Property Box is a comprehensive real estate firm that focuses on simplifying the property rental process for both clients and tenants. The company offers a range of services including sales, lettings, property appraisals, investment advice, property management, and advertising. By streamlining systems and procedures, My Property Box aims to make property ownership passive for clients while ensuring tenant satisfaction. This approach helps clients effectively sell or rent their properties according to their specific needs, positioning My Property Box as a reliable partner in the real estate market.

Tevalis

Venture Round in 2024
Tevalis is a provider of electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems tailored for the hospitality, leisure, and gaming sectors. The company specializes in fully integrated hardware and software solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of the hospitality industry. Tevalis offers a comprehensive range of services, including on-premise solutions such as kitchen management, digital menus, self-service kiosks, and mobile ordering, as well as cloud-based enterprise solutions that encompass business analytics, stock management, and customer management. This diverse offering enables clients to select the services that best fit their operational requirements, enhancing efficiency and customer experience in their establishments.

TaperedPlus

Secondary Market in 2024
TaperedPlus Limited is a specialist in flat roof design and building services, catering to domestic, commercial, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Wolverhampton, the company focuses on modernizing and promoting tapered insulation within the UK. TaperedPlus offers a range of services, including U-value calculations, technical support, site surveys, and comprehensive supply chain support. The company supplies various insulation materials, such as tapered and flat boards, designed to prevent water drainage from flat roofs while enhancing thermal insulation in buildings. Its target sectors include education, healthcare, retail, and residential industries.

NewGen

Venture Round in 2024
NewGen is a social-first creative agency that connects culture, community, and creators. It is a pioneer at the cultural crossroads, amplifying voices and stories that influence the future of digital interaction and creative expression.

Reactive Technologies

Series D in 2024
Reactive Technologies LTD is an energy technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on facilitating the transition to clean energy through innovative solutions for grid operators, electric utilities, and renewable asset owners. The company offers a range of advanced technologies, including GridMetrix, which provides real-time inertia measurements for transmission system operators, and GridMetrix for distribution network operators, which measures system strength and helps manage constraints. Its Tradenergy platform enhances forecasting, risk management, and optimization for energy flexibility, while the Dynamic PPA feature allows generators to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate price risks. Reactive Technologies is recognized for its groundbreaking Grid-Sonar™ technology, which delivers precise data on grid operations, thereby improving planning and maximizing electricity supply utilization. Established in 2010, the company has expanded its reach internationally, with commercial offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and an R&D center in Finland.

VOSAIO Travel Group

Venture Round in 2024
VOSAIO Travel Group is a travel agency that offers transport and accommodation services.

Eleven Sports Media

Venture Round in 2024
Eleven Sports Media specializes in creating community-driven sports partnerships by leveraging transformative technology. The company focuses on building high-value local partner programs for rights holders at prestigious sporting venues worldwide, such as Yankee Stadium and London Stadium. By fostering connections between local businesses and sports organizations, Eleven Sports Media enhances fan, club, and community engagement, providing a growth platform for local enterprises within the sporting landscape.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2024
Locate Bio Limited is a regenerative medicine and device company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative solutions for tissue repair. It has created a regenerative medicine platform that utilizes Targeted, Orchestrated Signaling technology, allowing for precise therapeutic signal delivery at the site of injury. This platform offers control over microenvironmental cues for cell therapies and supports tissue repair by accommodating various therapeutic agents. The company's clinical-stage product, LDGraft, is designed for the treatment of chronic low back pain, while another product, CognitOss, is in the discovery phase for addressing antimicrobial-resistant infections. Locate Bio's products are applicable across multiple medical disciplines, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, and reconstructive surgery. Originally named Locate Therapeutics Limited, the company rebranded to Locate Bio Limited in October 2018 and has been operational since 2001.

Boxphish

Venture Round in 2024
BoxPhish is a company focused on enhancing cyber security awareness through automated, interactive training solutions. It has developed a human risk management platform designed to empower individuals to recognize and respond to cyber threats, thereby safeguarding themselves and their organizations. The platform includes a variety of cyber security training courses, customizable phishing simulations, and data analytics tools. These resources equip organizations and their employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks effectively. By prioritizing education and awareness, BoxPhish aims to create a more secure digital environment for its clients.

Woodland Kitchens

Private Equity Round in 2024
Woodland Kitchens is a design-led producer of furniture for bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens for both commercial and retail markets.

Hyble

Venture Round in 2024
Hyble is a provider of marketing technology specifically tailored for the global drinks and hospitality sector. The company has developed a digital marketing platform that offers industry-leading services to the beverage industry. This platform assists sales representatives from national and multinational brand owners and wholesalers in supporting their hospitality clients by supplying effective marketing materials. By leveraging Hyble's solutions, clients are able to enhance brand visibility and boost product sales within a competitive market.

Skewb

Venture Round in 2024
Skewb is a business consulting firm specializing in the water and energy utility sectors. It offers services such as leakage management, customer journey mapping, digital capabilities enhancement, street works optimization, and field force management. By providing these services, Skewb helps utilities improve the visibility, efficiency, and productivity of their field operations.

Wobble Genomics

Venture Round in 2024
Wobble Genomics specializes in maximizing RNA and DNA sequencing efficiency for the discovery and detection of nucleic acid biomarkers.

KYND

Secondary Market in 2024
KYND is a pioneering cyber risk management company. It offers innovative technology that simplifies assessing, understanding, and managing complex cyber risks for businesses of any size and industry worldwide.

Elite Dynamics

Venture Round in 2024
Elite Dynamics specializes in developing comprehensive park management software tailored for holiday park operators. The company offers an all-in-one business management solution that facilitates the seamless integration of various operations, allowing holiday parks, holiday home manufacturers, and industry suppliers to streamline their processes. By enhancing customer interactions and improving overall business efficiency, Elite Dynamics empowers park operators to make informed decisions that support future growth.

The Insights Family

Venture Round in 2024
The Insights Family is a global leader in kids, parents, and family market intelligence. It provides behavioral and attitudinal data tools and operates a self-built platform that collects and analyzes insights from children, teenagers, and parents across multiple countries and sectors. Using a standardized methodology and a proprietary framework, the company delivers real-time market intelligence across 28 verticals to help brands, agencies, and content creators track preferences, evaluate engagement trends, and refine strategies. Its technology supports both proprietary and client data, translating insights into accessible business guidance.

Trojan Energy

Venture Round in 2024
Trojan Energy Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in providing innovative charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles. Incorporated in 2016 and located in Stonehaven, Trojan Energy focuses on the development and deployment of on-street flat and flush electric vehicle charging points. This initiative addresses the challenges faced by vehicle owners who lack access to off-street parking, enabling them to conveniently charge their vehicles wherever parking is available. By offering a practical and accessible charging system, Trojan Energy aims to enhance the user experience for electric vehicle drivers and support the broader adoption of electric mobility.

Operational Solutions

Venture Round in 2023
Operational Solutions is a company that specializes in providing tailored subject matter expertise to the defense, security, and aerospace industries. It focuses on counter-drone technology services, offering bespoke unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) solutions and managed services. The company deploys skilled engineers, managers, and consultants globally, assisting clients in airports, national infrastructure projects, and defense markets. Operational Solutions addresses challenges associated with the rising presence of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and drones in airspace, enabling clients to effectively manage their project needs and specialized manpower requirements in a cost-efficient manner.

Victorian Sliders

Venture Round in 2023
Victorian Sliders is a specialist manufacturer of vertical sliding sash windows, primarily serving professional trade installers throughout the UK. The company produces windows using unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), crafted from specially formulated raw materials. These windows are designed with a tilt and clean function, enhancing usability for installers and end-users alike. By focusing on thermally efficient and environmentally friendly products, Victorian Sliders aims to meet the growing demand for quality window solutions in the construction industry.

Purple

Venture Round in 2023
Purple is a global technology company specializing in WiFi solutions and location services for businesses. It enables venues to provide free WiFi access to customers using their social media credentials, while gathering valuable insights into customer behavior within physical spaces. With over 20 million users across 83 countries, Purple works with prominent brands like Legoland, Jaguar, and Pizza Express, offering two primary products: Purple WiFi for guest WiFi, analytics, and marketing; and Purple Location for location-based services such as proximity marketing and heatmapping. The company employs over 100 staff across offices in the UK, US, Spain, Australia, Singapore, Chile, and more planned locations. Purple caters to various sectors including hospitality, retail, healthcare, and smart cities, with a reseller base of over 950 in 80 countries.

Stellar Omada

Venture Round in 2023
Stellar Omada is a prominent Information Technology and Services company, focusing on Programme Delivery and Service Management. It offers a range of business change and technology services, including digital transformation, testing services, and innovative project delivery methodologies. The company primarily serves the financial services sector, leveraging its intimate knowledge of regulatory frameworks to help clients streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

Mach42

Seed Round in 2023
Machine Discovery is a spin-out from the University of Oxford focused on commercializing advanced machine learning technology. The company has developed a simulation management platform that utilizes proprietary neural network technology to enhance the efficiency of compute-intensive tasks. This platform enables clients to conduct simulations with minimal data input while achieving a high level of accuracy, specifically 99.9% fidelity. By accelerating costly calculations, Machine Discovery provides valuable statistical insights that aid clients in speeding up their innovation processes, thus addressing critical demands in various sectors.

The Avoca Clinic

Venture Round in 2023
The Avoca Clinic is a cosmetic surgery provider that focuses on delivering both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. The clinic offers a range of procedures designed to help patients achieve their desired body transformations, promoting body confidence and personal satisfaction. By addressing individual needs and preferences, The Avoca Clinic aims to enhance the overall well-being of its clientele through professional and specialized cosmetic services.

Ocean Crest Marine

Venture Round in 2023
Ocean Crest Marine specializes in marine plant hire, offering a broad spectrum of marine equipment and a dedicated fleet of marine and floating barges. Their core product is jack-up barges, self-elevating platforms with extendable legs, designed to provide stability and a secure working platform for diverse marine construction and civil engineering projects.

Nuada

Series A in 2023
Nuada is a vertically integrated company specializing in carbon capture technology aimed at decarbonizing heavy industries. The firm develops next-generation point-source capture solutions designed to facilitate energy-efficient CO2 filtration for industrial emitters in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. By offering innovative technologies, Nuada enables these industries to meet their Net Zero targets while minimizing financial impacts. The company is committed to providing effective environmental solutions that address the challenges of carbon emissions in various industrial applications.

CHAIN Biotechnology

Seed Round in 2023
CHAIN Biotechnology Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in harnessing Clostridium bacteria for various applications. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on advancing fermentation processes through synthetic biology and automation, particularly utilizing Clostridium strains to produce chiral chemicals. These chemicals are incorporated into a range of products, including nutraceuticals, personal healthcare items, pharmaceuticals, and fragrances. Notable developments include 3-hydroxybutyrate and (R)-methyl-3HB, a precursor used in glaucoma treatment. CHAIN Biotechnology also aims to create cost-effective fermentation routes from sugar. In addition to its work in fermentation, the company is exploring microbiome therapeutics, developing novel compounds aimed at treating chronic gut-related diseases using its proprietary drug development platform.

Entia

Series A in 2023
Entia specializes in improving access to blood tests through innovative medical devices. Founded in 2014, it offers Aptus for haemoglobin and haematocrit testing, benefiting health screening, maternal care, nutrition, and sports fields. Additionally, Entia provides Affinity, enabling cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, reducing infection risks and hospital visits.

Scottish Dental Care Group

Private Equity Round in 2023
Scottish Dental Care offers a full range of NHS, private and cosmetic dental treatments, including all aspects of dental implant and reconstructive dentistry, together with short-term orthodontics and facial aesthetic treatments across its clinics.

BN Care Holdings

Debt Financing in 2023
BN Care Holdings operates senior care facilities across the UK, specialising in disability care, dementia care, and nursing care. It currently manages four homes: Hay House and The Dales in Exeter, St Vincent's in Sussex, and Bymead House in Dorset. The company aims to provide supportive environments that enable elderly individuals with disabilities or dementia to maintain active lifestyles.

Archus

Venture Round in 2023
Archus is a healthcare infrastructure company that focuses on providing strategic and infrastructure consultancy services to health and social care organizations. Operating primarily in the United Kingdom, Archus offers a diverse range of services, including strategic advisory, property consultancy, program and project management, and technical advisory. The company is dedicated to supporting its clients in enhancing their healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery within the health and social care sectors.

Troy

Private Equity Round in 2023
Troy is an industrial engineering distributor headquartered in Exeter, United Kingdom. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of tools and industrial supplies, including cutting tools, precision engineering products, hand and power tools, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) items, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) and janitorial products. Troy is committed to serving various industries by offering high-quality solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

TidalSense

Venture Round in 2023
Developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic technologies. Its novel sensor technology (N-Tidal) rapidly converts lung function data into respiratory biomarkers for near-real-time analysis. TidalSense has created an affordable, automated COPD diagnostic test that interprets results in under five minutes.

Brompton Bicycle

Venture Round in 2023
Brompton Bicycle is a manufacturer of folding bicycles based in West London, England. The company specializes in producing the Brompton folding bike, which is designed for urban living and commuting. In addition to bicycles, Brompton offers a range of products including electric bikes, bags, clothing, helmets, and various bicycle parts and accessories. The company operates through a network of retail stores and an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to easily access its products. Brompton also provides bike rental services, promoting a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation for city dwellers and visitors alike.

It's Fresh!

Series B in 2023
It's Fresh! is a technology company specializing in maintaining the freshness of perishable produce. It offers advanced packaging solutions that absorb ethylene, slowing down ripening and reducing waste from farm to consumer.

Newett Homes

Venture Round in 2023
Newett Homes is a company specializing in real estate and construction services, focusing on the development of residential properties. The firm offers a range of products and services designed to enhance the quality of living spaces, including contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, high-quality fittings and sanitaryware, landscaped gardens, outdoor lighting, and integrated appliances. Additional offerings include designer kitchens, luxury wall tiling, and efficient heating systems. By providing these amenities, Newett Homes aims to create new homes in carefully selected locations that meet the needs and desires of its clients.

Voicescape

Venture Round in 2023
Voicescape specializes in customer communication technology designed specifically for social housing providers and local authorities. The company develops software that enhances social housing management by offering tools for customer engagement, behavioral insights, compliance, and feedback. Their solutions are tailored to meet the needs of public service organizations, ensuring that communication with residents is effective and responsive. By focusing on flexibility and simplicity, Voicescape aims to improve the overall experience for both housing providers and their communities.

Hedgehog Lab

Venture Round in 2023
Hedgehog Lab Limited is a global digital product agency specializing in the development of mobile applications and multi-platform software. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London, Boston, Kyiv, and Hyderabad, the company partners with brands and enterprises to leverage emerging technologies across web, mobile, and connected platforms. Hedgehog Lab offers a comprehensive suite of services, including system architecture, design, development, and marketing of digital solutions for smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things devices. With over a decade of experience in engineering and product development, the company focuses on delivering impactful digital solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.

Forefront RF

Venture Round in 2023
Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency technology. The company focuses on simplifying the design of multi-band smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By developing advanced radio frequency components, Forefront RF enhances the ability of these devices to receive weak signals while transmitting, thereby increasing their market reach and accessibility.

Hyble

Venture Round in 2023
Hyble is a provider of marketing technology specifically tailored for the global drinks and hospitality sector. The company has developed a digital marketing platform that offers industry-leading services to the beverage industry. This platform assists sales representatives from national and multinational brand owners and wholesalers in supporting their hospitality clients by supplying effective marketing materials. By leveraging Hyble's solutions, clients are able to enhance brand visibility and boost product sales within a competitive market.

Key Computers

Venture Round in 2023
Key Computers provides workforce and business management solutions.

Scrumbles

Venture Round in 2023
Scrumbles is an online retailer specializing in natural pet food, catering to the nutritional needs of cats and dogs. The company focuses on providing probiotic food that supports digestive health, ensuring that pets receive beneficial nutrients. In addition to its commitment to pet wellness, Scrumbles emphasizes sustainability by offering eco-friendly packaging for its products. This approach allows pet owners to make responsible choices for their pets while also considering environmental impact.

Maxion Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Maxion Therapeutics develops a novel platform to generate antibody-like therapeutics targeting ion channels and GPCR-driven diseases. The platform incorporates venom-derived knottins into antibody surfaces to create mixtures with optimized drug-like properties, enabling treatments for conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease. The company aims to deliver long-acting, safe, and effective medications against previously inaccessible targets.

TribePad

Venture Round in 2023
TribePad is a developer of talent acquisition software that supports the entire hiring process for various organizations, including some of Britain's leading enterprises. The company's platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including applicant tracking systems, video interviewing capabilities, and job board solutions. Additionally, TribePad provides features focused on employee onboarding, data analysis, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the recruitment process. By equipping hiring teams with effective resources, TribePad aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of talent acquisition for its clients.

Blue-i Event Technology

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2002, Blue-i Event Technology specializes in providing audio-visual services and equipment for the events industry. It offers a range of services including video projection displays, audio systems, lighting systems, control systems, LED video walls, set design, and technical support for event producers, agencies, and TV/theatre producers.

Makers Academy

Venture Round in 2022
Makers Academy is a provider of tech development training services focused on cultivating a new generation of skilled tech talent. The company offers a range of coding courses, both online and in-person, designed to teach software craftsmanship principles and various programming languages. By emphasizing alternative learning methods, Makers Academy aims to prepare individuals for the evolving workforce and enhance their value to organizations. Their mission is to unlock potential in people, ultimately transforming lives through education and employment opportunities in the technology sector.

Clarke

Venture Round in 2022
Clarke is an industry for innovative design projects, with expertise in designing and building safe, eco-sustainable, and elegant buildings.

KOMI Group

Venture Round in 2022
KOMI Group provides social media content generation and management services for businesses and individuals. It handles social media output and sources user-generated content to deliver a complete picture of a client’s communications, helping establish a clear brand image and achieve measurable results.

Enhanc3D Genomics

Series A in 2022
Enhanc3D Genomics is a biotechnology firm focused on functional genomics, specifically examining the three-dimensional organization of DNA and its implications in health and disease. The company has developed the GenLink3D platform, which facilitates large-scale analysis of genetic variations and gene function by providing high-resolution profiles of genome folding for all genes and their enhancers simultaneously. This innovative technology enables researchers to understand the impact of genetic mutations on distant genes, thereby elucidating their role in disease progression. By advancing knowledge in this area, Enhanc3D Genomics supports the development of novel drug therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs.

Optima Partners

Venture Round in 2022
Optima Partners is a consultancy firm that specializes in data science and analytics to optimize client interactions, strategy, and innovation. They offer services including customer strategy and engagement, data science, experience design, innovation, and business transformation across various sectors such as customer-centric businesses, carbon management, and healthcare. Optima works closely with clients as teammates rather than suppliers, aiming to deliver practical solutions to complex business challenges while fostering sustainable value through enhanced customer and employee engagement.

Cheesecake Energy

Seed Round in 2022
Cheesecake Energy develops advanced thermal and compressed air energy systems to store renewable energy from intermittent sources, providing reliable power on demand.

BBC Maestro

Seed Round in 2022
BBC Maestro is a streaming and e-learning platform that delivers video-led courses taught by experienced creators. The service provides access to courses across a range of disciplines, letting users learn from respected specialists through pre-recorded classes and complete course notes. By featuring digital tutorials and insights from leading professionals, the platform aims to inspire creativity and help learners acquire new skills. It focuses on practical guidance and expert perspectives rather than traditional lectures, enabling users to study at their own pace and apply techniques directly. BBC Maestro thus positions itself as a resource for individuals seeking to explore creative fields and learn from notable practitioners.

Crypto Quantique

Series A in 2022
Crypto Quantique develops quantum-driven security solutions for connected devices by designing a secure chip on silicon that uses quantum processes to generate cryptographic keys. The chip can be integrated into new devices or retrofitted into existing ones, enabling multiple applications to operate with unique, unforgeable keys that do not need to be stored. The company combines cryptography and quantum physics in a platform that delivers hardware and software products for future-proof cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting local networks and IoT environments through end-to-end security in a scalable manner. Founded in 2015 and based in London, Crypto Quantique aims to provide robust protection for the Internet of Things by enabling on-demand cryptographic operations and key management.

Operam

Venture Round in 2022
Operam is a consulting firm that focuses on enhancing business processes related to the management and collaborative production of information during the delivery and operational phases of built assets. The company specializes in providing products and advisory services aligned with ISO 19650 standards, which support organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Through its expertise, Operam aims to streamline workflows and improve efficiency in the management of information within the built environment.

Mzuri

Venture Round in 2022
Mzuri Group is a global luxury window coverings group established with the vision to provide an environment where companies can achieve their true potential.

Spoke London

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Spoke London is a privately held company specializing in men's clothing, focusing on providing better fitting and stylish apparel sold exclusively online. The company designs a range of products, including trousers, shorts, and t-shirts, and utilizes an e-commerce model to reach its customers. Spoke London offers flexible sizing and fit options, allowing customers to select from multiple measurements to ensure a more personalized fit compared to traditional retail offerings. The platform also provides custom finish options, enhancing the shopping experience and catering to individual preferences.

Revive Active

Private Equity Round in 2022
Revive Active is a health supplement company that produces a flagship product containing 26 ingredients in one convenient sachet. This unique blend of vitamins and minerals aims to provide natural sustained energy, enhance vitality, support immune function, and improve overall well-being without relying on sugar or caffeine. Notably, Revive Active incorporates two Nobel Prize-winning ingredients, Coenzyme Q10 and L-Arginine, to further boost its effectiveness. Additionally, the company offers Revive Krill Oil, a highly bioavailable source of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids due to their phospholipid form, which aids in efficient absorption.

Dublin Meat Company

Venture Round in 2022
Dublin Meat Company is a Dublin-based retailer specializing in high-quality meat products. It offers same-day delivery of ready meals and fresh meat to homes and offices, ensuring customers receive clean, macro-friendly options at affordable prices.

MoA Technology

Series B in 2022
MoA Technology Ltd. is a plant genetics company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, that was spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017. The company focuses on developing innovative agricultural technologies aimed at enhancing sustainable crop systems. Led by Professor Liam Dolan, FRS, MoA Technology employs a unique approach to facilitate the production of healthy food, thereby supporting farmers in their efforts to cultivate crops sustainably.

Elasmogen

Venture Round in 2022
Elasmogen Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. The company specializes in discovering and developing novel therapies for inflammatory eye diseases and other autoimmune conditions. Elasmogen's primary innovation lies in its proprietary soloMER technology, which consists of small, stable proteins derived from variable new-antigen receptors (VNARs) found in sharks. These next-generation therapeutics are designed to be significantly smaller and more robust than traditional antibodies while avoiding complex patent landscapes. Elasmogen's pipeline includes various candidates targeting autoimmune-mediated inflammatory diseases, such as ELN/21 and ELN/22, as well as soloMER-drug conjugates and NDure, which enhances the plasma half-life of therapeutic molecules. The company has established strategic partnerships with Almac Discovery Ltd and Merck Inc., and it possesses a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio that includes exclusive licenses for over 20 patents across multiple jurisdictions.

Aiber

Venture Round in 2022
Aiber is a company that develops innovative software and medical support systems aimed at enhancing emergency care in international first response scenarios. By utilizing Bluetooth sensors, Aiber's solutions enable wireless monitoring of vital signs, facilitating the detection of patient deterioration or improvement. Their medical-grade sensors empower crews to effectively manage medical emergencies in various environments, including air and sea travel. This technology allows for the seamless sharing of vital sign data with ground-based medical providers, ensuring consistent and informed care for passengers during flights. Overall, Aiber is dedicated to improving medical response capabilities and supporting remote healthcare initiatives.

Ceryx Medical

Seed Round in 2022
Ceryx Medical Limited is a biotechnology company based in Bath, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative bio-electronic devices that utilize unique, patent-protected chip technology. These devices are designed to mimic Central Pattern Generators (CPGs), which are nerve centers in the body responsible for regulating various autonomic and rhythmical processes, including peristalsis, heart rate, and walking. Ceryx Medical aims to restore normal physiological functions that may be compromised due to disease or injury by employing artificial CPGs in their therapeutic devices.

Media Zoo

Private Equity Round in 2022
Media Zoo is a media production company focused on enhancing communication for businesses with their customers and employees. Leveraging a strong background in prime time filmmaking and audience engagement, Media Zoo assists renowned British companies in adapting to the technical, retail, and digital disruptions of recent years. The company provides a comprehensive array of services, including film production, public relations, learning and media training, as well as digital marketing and design. By developing tailored strategies, Media Zoo helps organizations effectively engage with their key audiences, ensuring they convey the right messages at the right time.

Research & Development Specialists

Venture Round in 2022
Research & Development Specialists specialise in working with businesses to help them identify & claim their Research & Development (R&D) tax credit / refund from HMRC.

ARuVR

Series A in 2022
ARuVR is an enterprise-level extended reality platform for training. The platform supports VR, AR, and MR to let organizations build, distribute, and manage immersive training experiences for on-demand and real-time delivery. It leverages artificial intelligence to create interactive training sessions, enables live moderated sessions, streams real-world environments, and integrates with learning management systems. It also offers automated content generation and a library of immersive assets. The solution aims to improve engagement, enhance knowledge retention, and streamline training processes for both businesses and educational institutions.

Evolution Aqua

Venture Round in 2022
Evolution Aqua is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of water filtration products and associated equipment, primarily serving the aquatics industry. The company focuses on indoor and outdoor fish care, providing a diverse range of products for ornamental ponds, commercial fish systems, fish farms, swimming pools, and public aquariums. Its offerings include filters, dechlorinators, ultraviolet clarifiers or sterilizers, and live beneficial bacteria. Evolution Aqua is committed to delivering environmentally friendly solutions that promote the healthy growth of marine organisms.

Helio Display Materials

Series A in 2022
Helio Display Materials is a developer of innovative perovskite-based materials aimed at enhancing display technology. The company focuses on creating materials that enable brighter and more colorful displays while significantly reducing power consumption. By leveraging metal halide perovskites, which can be synthesized using low-temperature processes and earth-abundant precursor materials, Helio aims to produce vibrant and efficient light-emitting technologies for televisions and displays. The company emphasizes collaboration with scientific and industry experts to expedite research and development, ensuring a strong scientific foundation for its intellectual property. Helio's mission is to improve display performance and efficiency, ultimately providing a superior visual experience.

Scottish Dental Care Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Scottish Dental Care offers a full range of NHS, private and cosmetic dental treatments, including all aspects of dental implant and reconstructive dentistry, together with short-term orthodontics and facial aesthetic treatments across its clinics.

Apprentify

Private Equity Round in 2022
Apprentify facilitates apprenticeship training and recruitment services across England. It specializes in matching businesses with suitable candidates for digital marketing, content creation, data analysis, and software development roles.

Strathberry

Private Equity Round in 2022
Strathberry is a rapidly growing contemporary fashion brand that focuses on luxury leather handbags and accessories. The company is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, with products handcrafted by artisans to meet the modern fashion needs of consumers. Strathberry offers a diverse range of items, including handbags, totes, backpacks, clutches, crossbody bags, and cardholders, all designed to be fashion-forward and produced in small batches. Utilizing high-quality leathers and finishes, the brand emphasizes both style and durability in its offerings.
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