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.

Olly Cutting

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David Gammie

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Nigel Rudd

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James Skade

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Alex Snodgrass

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Hannah Waters

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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 is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for diseases driven by ion channels and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company utilizes a unique drug discovery platform that integrates ion channel-modulating mini-proteins, known as knottins, derived from venom and other natural sources. By combining these knottins with antibody frameworks, Maxion aims to create long-acting, safe, and effective therapeutics that address previously inaccessible medical targets. This approach enables the potential treatment of various conditions, including chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease, ultimately enhancing patient care through advanced drug development.

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 Limited, founded in 2008 in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing devices for organ preservation and transplantation. The company's flagship product, Metra, is designed to store livers outside the body at normal body temperature, mimicking the human body's environment through continuous perfusion with oxygen-carrying red cells and nutrition. This technology aims to prevent organ deterioration by maintaining physiological conditions such as bile production, glucose metabolism, and pH levels. OrganOx focuses on research and development for liver testing and transplantation, providing solutions to preserve livers before transplantations.

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 Group

Venture Round in 2024
Kubus Group specializes in providing comprehensive information technology solutions and services. The company focuses on offering secure technical solutions that encompass various aspects of IT infrastructure, including converged infrastructure, data center services, cyber and network security, and server and storage management. Additionally, Kubus Group supports clients in their multi-cloud strategies and core network solutions. Their expertise extends to warehousing and global logistics, allowing them to assist businesses in identifying and implementing advanced IT infrastructures tailored to their specific needs. Whether handling onsite or offsite data centers, Kubus Group collaborates with clients on design, build, migration, and implementation projects, ensuring effective integration of IT systems.

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 an innovative biotechnology company focused on advancing targeted drug delivery systems for therapeutic proteins and peptides. Utilizing synthetic biology techniques, the company has developed a unique method to deliver these biologics directly to the cytosol of cells, enhancing the efficacy and safety of treatments. By aiming to improve treatment outcomes for patients, NanoSyrinx positions itself within the biopharmaceutical sector, addressing critical needs in the delivery of therapeutic agents. The company's novel approach seeks to transform how medications are administered at the cellular level, ultimately contributing to more effective and economical healthcare solutions.

Puraffinity

Series A in 2024
Puraffinity Ltd., established in London in 2015, specialises in innovative water treatment solutions. The company designs and develops precision materials, notably a sustainable adsorbent capable of removing challenging pollutants like pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS from contaminated water and wastewater. Utilising advanced supramolecular chemistry methods, Puraffinity's technology binds target chemicals selectively, enabling clients to meet stringent regulations and protect local ecosystems sustainably.

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
Sunswap Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2020, specializing in the development of innovative transport refrigeration technology aimed at achieving zero-emission cold chain transportation. The company has created a proprietary, patent-pending system that combines solar energy, battery storage, and electric refrigeration into a single high-performance unit. This technology is designed to help major clients, including DFDS and Samworth Brothers, as well as trial partners like Muller, reduce diesel emissions and associated costs in their operations. Sunswap's mission is to decarbonize the cold transportation sector, addressing pressing environmental concerns while enhancing efficiency in the logistics of perishable goods.

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
Provider of social media content generation and management services to businesses and individuals. The company manages social media output and handles, sourcing user-generated content, thereby delivering a complete communications picture for the client's audience that results in a definitive brand image and effective 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 is a biotechnology firm focused on the discovery and detection of nucleic acid biomarkers, utilizing advanced RNA and DNA sequencing techniques. The company aims to achieve unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy in biomarker identification by integrating biochemistry with bioinformatics. This innovative approach enhances sequencing efficiency, allowing medical researchers to optimize sampling processes while reducing costs. By streamlining the discovery of nucleic acid biomarkers, Wobble Genomics contributes to advancements in medical research and diagnostics.

KYND

Secondary Market in 2024
KYND is a cyber risk management startup that specializes in developing innovative technology to assess, understand, and manage complex cyber risks. Its solutions are tailored for insurers, brokers, and their clients, allowing businesses of all sizes and industries to effectively address cyber threats. By leveraging data processing capabilities, KYND's technology enables clients to monitor their cyber risk in real-time, take proactive measures when necessary, and receive alerts about potential future risks. This approach simplifies the management of cyber risks, making it more accessible for organizations 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 leading provider of market intelligence focused on the kids, parents, and family sectors. The company specializes in understanding the attitudes, behaviors, and consumption patterns of these demographics, translating this expertise into actionable insights for businesses. Utilizing a proprietary technology platform, The Insights Family offers a comprehensive range of services, including market research insights, data analytics, customer profiling, segmentation, and competitor benchmarking. This allows clients to enhance their performance and make informed decisions based on robust market data. The company's commitment to leveraging data science technologies positions it as a vital resource for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of family-oriented markets.

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 Ltd is a medical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on improving access to blood tests through innovative healthcare monitoring devices. Established in 2014, the company offers products such as Aptus, which facilitates haemoglobin and haematocrit testing for various applications, including health screening and maternal and child health. Additionally, Entia provides Affinity, a device designed for cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, thereby reducing the risk of infection and minimizing the need for hospital visits. The company employs a multidisciplinary team that encompasses design, engineering, quality assurance, business development, and innovation, aimed at enhancing the management of health conditions from the comfort of patients' homes.

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
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies, specializing in innovative sensor tools for detecting changes in lung function. The company’s proprietary sensor technology, known as N-Tidal, rapidly converts sensor data into novel respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of lung health. The device is portable, handheld, and 4G connected, ensuring high patient acceptability and ease of use. TidalSense has created an affordable AI-driven diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that automates both testing and interpretation, significantly reducing the time required for diagnosis from the clinical standard of 30 minutes to under five minutes. This advancement in respiratory monitoring aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by providing timely and effective diagnostic solutions.

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 food freshness technology company that specializes in solutions for the fresh produce industry, utilizing advanced materials to enhance food quality and reduce waste. The company offers ethylene-absorbing packaging products that effectively slow the ripening process of fruits and vegetables, thereby extending their freshness and quality from the point of harvest to the consumer's home. By employing its innovative freshness controllers, It's Fresh! helps retailers and distributors deliver produce that remains fresh for longer periods, leading to increased sales and a significant reduction in food waste.

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 is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for diseases driven by ion channels and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company utilizes a unique drug discovery platform that integrates ion channel-modulating mini-proteins, known as knottins, derived from venom and other natural sources. By combining these knottins with antibody frameworks, Maxion aims to create long-acting, safe, and effective therapeutics that address previously inaccessible medical targets. This approach enables the potential treatment of various conditions, including chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease, ultimately enhancing patient care through advanced drug development.

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
Blue-i Event Technology Ltd. is a provider of technical services and audio-visual equipment tailored for the events and theatre industries. Established in 2002 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including video projection displays, audio and lighting systems, media servers, and LED video walls. Blue-i also specializes in system design, logistics, and on-site technical support, catering to the needs of event producers, agencies, and television and theatre producers. With a focus on delivering high-quality technical staging for various events, such as conferences, product launches, and gala dinners, Blue-i Event Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing live performances and productions.

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
Provider of social media content generation and management services to businesses and individuals. The company manages social media output and handles, sourcing user-generated content, thereby delivering a complete communications picture for the client's audience that results in a definitive brand image and effective 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 specializes in the development of advanced thermal and compressed air energy systems aimed at storing energy generated from intermittent renewable sources. By transforming this energy into reliable, on-demand power, the company addresses the challenges of energy supply consistency. Their innovative technology utilizes compressed air and thermal energy storage methods, which leverage industrial components that are readily available in the market. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of energy storage but also allows clients to acquire durable storage solutions at competitive prices.

BBC Maestro

Seed Round in 2022
BBC Maestro is a video-led e-learning platform that provides individuals with the opportunity to enhance their creativity through a diverse array of pre-recorded classes. The platform features courses taught by experienced creators and respected specialists from various disciplines, allowing users to learn directly from leading experts. By offering comprehensive course notes alongside digital tutorials, BBC Maestro aims to inspire and empower individuals to master new skills and explore their creative potential.

Crypto Quantique

Series A in 2022
Crypto Quantique is a London-based cybersecurity company founded in 2015. It specializes in developing quantum-driven secure chips (QDSC) integrated into silicon, which generate cryptographic keys using quantum processes in nano-devices. These chips can be incorporated into the development process of connected devices or retrofitted into existing ones. The company focuses on combining advanced quantum technologies with modern cryptography to create next-generation hardware and software products that offer future-proof cybersecurity solutions. Crypto Quantique provides local network-based cyber-security solutions, emphasizing end-to-end IoT security standards.

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 butcher shop operator based in Ireland that specializes in providing quality meat and ready meals. The company focuses on delivering clean, macro-friendly meals, soups, and protein pots directly to homes and offices. With an emphasis on same-day delivery, Dublin Meat Company aims to offer affordable prices while ensuring customers receive high-quality products. The combination of ready-made options and fresh meat catering to consumer needs distinguishes the company in the food service market.

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 a pioneering company that offers an enterprise-level extended reality (XR) training platform. It leverages virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies to empower organizations to create, distribute, and manage immersive training experiences. This platform supports both on-demand and real-time training, allowing companies to enhance their training methodologies efficiently. Additionally, ARuVR provides tools that enable users to design and present virtual reality presentations, guiding audiences through training sessions while controlling the visual content displayed on their VR headsets. By simplifying the creation of visual presentations using photos and videos, ARuVR facilitates a more engaging and effective training environment for its clients.

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 is a UK-based company located in Macclesfield, specializing in apprenticeship training and recruitment services. It focuses on helping employers find and train apprentices in various fields, including digital marketing, social media, data analysis, and software development. By offering tailored training programs, Apprentify equips apprentices with the necessary skills to succeed in their roles, thereby facilitating a more competent and effective workforce for employers.

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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