Business Growth Fund

Business Growth Fund is an influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses. It was set up in 2011 to offer growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs patient capital and strategic support. With 14 offices, they are close and relevant to the businesses they invest in. They have grown to a team of 150+ and a network that’s made up of one of the largest pools of board-level executives. Collectively, the companies in their portfolio employ close to 50,000 people. They want to see more entrepreneurs using their capital not only to scale-up their own business but also, collectively, to drive economic activity and with it increase employment, exports, and growth.

Dennis Atkinson

Investor

Simon Blackaby

Investor

Mark Bryant

Head of Manufacturing

Nick Holder

Investor

Harry Jones

Investor

Mark Nunny

Investor

Paul Oldham

Regional Director South & member of Executive Committee

James Skade

Investor

Mark Sykes

Investor

Stephen Welton

Founder,CEO

Past deals in England

Brompton Bicycle

Venture Round in 2023
Brompton Bicycle are the manufacturers of the Brompton folding bike, designed and built in their factory in West London, England.

hedgehog lab

Venture Round in 2023
hedgehog lab Limited is a software agency focused on developing mobile applications and multi-platform software, including solutions for web, virtual reality, augmented reality, wearables, connected platforms, and the Internet of Things. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the company also offers post-PC technology consulting, along with evaluation and advisory services following application launches. With additional offices in London, Boston, Kyiv, and Hyderabad, hedgehog lab emphasizes the creation of well-designed, native applications that enhance user experience and deliver significant benefits to clients.

Optima Partners

Venture Round in 2022
Optima Partners is a management consultancy specialising in marketing.

Spoke London

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Spoke London is a privately held company that provides better fitting, better looking men's clothes, sold exclusively online.

ARuVR

Series A in 2022
ARuVR, known for its VRtuoso platform, specializes in virtual reality solutions for enterprise learning and marketing. Established in 2018 and based in London, the company offers a pioneering platform that enables real-time creation and delivery of immersive VR presentations and training experiences. VRtuoso supports both cloud and private on-premise deployments, allowing organizations to produce interactive content easily, regardless of their expertise in VR. The platform features a vast library with over 500,000 stock VR images and videos, along with 5,000+ stock 2D vector icons, facilitating the enhancement of virtual experiences. Users can engage with their audience in real-time during training sessions, managing what participants view on VR headsets or personal devices. With over 1 million users globally, VRtuoso serves a wide range of industries, making it a cost-effective solution for large-scale enterprise rollouts.

Stent Tek Ltd.

Series A in 2022
Stent Tek Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a catheter-based system for patients undergoing haemodialysis due to kidney failure. The company focuses on providing minimally invasive vascular access solutions through the use of a synthetic connector tube, also known as a covered stent. This innovative approach aims to improve the quality of care for dialysis patients by facilitating easier and safer access to blood vessels. Stent Tek Ltd. operates within a significant market, addressing the needs of a growing population requiring dialysis treatment.

KYND

Venture Round in 2022
KYND is a cyber risk start up.

Operational Solutions

Venture Round in 2021
Operational Solutions company that provides tailored Subject Matter Expertise to the defence, Security and Aerospace industry from bespoke C-UAS and UTM systems,-cycle.

Closed Loop Medicine

Series A in 2021
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing innovative therapeutic solutions that combine established medications with proprietary digital therapeutics. By digitizing and capturing data throughout the entire care continuum, Closed Loop Medicine seeks to create dynamic, personalized treatment regimens tailored to individual patient needs. Their pipeline includes integrated approaches that address significant health challenges such as sleep disorders, hypertension, chronic pain, and diabetes. Through real-time feedback and advanced care pathways, Closed Loop Medicine aims to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Wiserfunding

Venture Round in 2021
Wiserfunding Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, specializes in credit risk assessment services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company utilizes an AI-backed cloud-based platform to evaluate the creditworthiness of SMEs worldwide. By focusing on innovation in financial assessment and fundamental research, Wiserfunding aims to provide accurate data that helps businesses secure financing and assists lenders in making informed decisions.

Reactive Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Reactive Technologies is an energy technology company based in London, focused on facilitating the clean energy transition for grid operators, power generators, and renewable asset owners. The company offers GridMetrix, a technology that provides real-time inertia measurements for transmission system operators, enhancing the accuracy of power grid data. Additionally, it offers GridMetrix for distribution network operators, which measures system strength to help address operational constraints. Reactive Technologies also features Tradenergy, a platform that enhances forecasting, risk management, and optimization of flexible energy options. The Dynamic PPA, powered by Tradenergy, allows generators to tap into market opportunities while mitigating imbalance and price risks. Established in 2010, Reactive Technologies aims to promote intelligent energy use and develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable energy industry.

Elvie

Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. We are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Our first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, we took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, IDA Design Award and Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups’, named as one of the 15 start-ups “To Watch” by The Sunday Times and both products have been featured in the Oscar Nominee Gift Bags. We recently launched our second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts, as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52m in investment.

THIS

Series A in 2021
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that provides alternative meat products for meat lovers. The company's products are made of plant-based ingredients that are fortified with vitamin B12 and iron, enabling meat lovers to get the real feel of having meat-based products and satisfy their tastes without killing animals.

AND Digital

Venture Round in 2021
AND Digital is a new way for digital delivery. With AND Digital there’s a certain buzz. It’s the buzz of brilliant, curious people set free to imagine the impossible. A hubbub of ‘what ifs?’, ‘why nots?’ and ‘let’s trys’ all working together to push boundaries and create the future of digital for some of the world’s leading brands. In a nutshell, we help our clients reach their digital aspirations. We do this in three ways; first we transform their digital delivery functions, second, we provide additional super-powered people into those teams and lastly, we upskill clients’ permanent team members with our one stop shop digital learning Academy. Simple. www.and.digital

Genflow

Venture Round in 2021
Genflow is a platform that allows influencers to own their own audience and build their own brands.

Cirrus Response

Venture Round in 2021
Cirrus Response Limited offers cloud-based omni-channel contact center solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Epsom, United Kingdom. As of December 31, 2015, Cirrus Response Limited operates as a subsidiary of TelXL Limited.

Moteefe

Series B in 2020
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform founded in 2014 that enables individuals and businesses to sell customized merchandise through social media channels. It offers a comprehensive solution for merchants of all sizes, allowing them to quickly transform their brand and creative designs into market-ready products. The platform caters to both individual entrepreneurs and larger retailers, facilitating the creation and global distribution of custom clothing and merchandise. By streamlining the process of selling personalized items online, Moteefe empowers users to reach a broader audience and enhance their brand presence.

Emma Bridgewater

Venture Round in 2020
Emma Bridgewater Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing hand-decorated pottery and a diverse range of home products. Founded in 1984 and based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, the company offers an extensive collection that includes kitchen items such as mugs, jugs, plates, bowls, teapots, and cutlery, as well as living products like vases, candles, and textiles. Additionally, Emma Bridgewater provides toiletries, bedding, and stationery items, including greeting cards and shopping bags. Its products are available for purchase through its own website, retail stores, and wholesale channels, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and distinctive designs.

AND Digital

Venture Round in 2020
AND Digital is a new way for digital delivery. With AND Digital there’s a certain buzz. It’s the buzz of brilliant, curious people set free to imagine the impossible. A hubbub of ‘what ifs?’, ‘why nots?’ and ‘let’s trys’ all working together to push boundaries and create the future of digital for some of the world’s leading brands. In a nutshell, we help our clients reach their digital aspirations. We do this in three ways; first we transform their digital delivery functions, second, we provide additional super-powered people into those teams and lastly, we upskill clients’ permanent team members with our one stop shop digital learning Academy. Simple. www.and.digital

The Chemistry Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Chemistry Group provides talent management, recruitment process, and predictive assessment services. It serves healthcare, telecommunications, software, financial services, retail, and construction sectors. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Trouva

Venture Round in 2019
Trouva, established in September 2015, operates an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware and lifestyle products from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform features a curated selection of items, allowing customers to discover and purchase products directly from these shops. Trouva enhances the retail experience by offering services such as click and collect, one-hour delivery, and worldwide shipping, effectively bridging the gap between online and offline shopping. By enabling independent stores to reach a broader audience, Trouva supports the growth of local businesses while providing consumers access to distinctive products not typically found in larger retail chains.

Spoke London

Series B in 2019
Spoke London is a privately held company that provides better fitting, better looking men's clothes, sold exclusively online.

Apex Airspace Housing

Venture Round in 2019
Apex Housing Group is an established housing management and property development company.

Firefly Learning

Series B in 2019
Firefly Learning Ltd develops and operates an online tool that brings together teachers, students, and parents to help students learn more. It helps teachers make marking, students tracking, resource sharing, and keeping parents in up to date; enables students to learn independently and collaboratively; and engages parents and helps them involve with their child's education. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Gousto

Series E in 2019
Food and recipe provider

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

Paddle

Series B in 2018
Paddle.com Market Limited offers a Revenue Delivery Platform tailored for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, facilitating growth in customer acquisition, renewals, and expansion. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows users to sell software while managing essential processes such as customer acquisition, free trial management, recurring billing, customer support, and compliance with international sales taxes. Paddle also functions as a reseller of software and digital content for developers, serving a diverse range of software and digital businesses, including those focused on desktop applications and subscription-based products. With a team of approximately 140 employees, Paddle supports over 2,000 software sellers across 245 countries and territories, positioning itself as a key player in the B2B SaaS market.

LoopMe

Venture Round in 2018
LoopMe closes the loop on brand advertising. We solve attribution in real time, use AI to optimize media delivery and create measurable, incremental uplift against sales and other marketing goals. Our 1st party data is sourced from proprietary brand surveys and mobile data, including GPS location. This is enhanced by third party data partnerships, which enable LoopMe to access data including credit card purchases, car registrations, loyalty card and TV viewership in-flight. Real-time AI optimization uses this data to optimize media performance to users delivering on brand outcomes, while transparent analytics provides clients with deep insights into their active audience.

Garrison Technology

Series B in 2018
Garrison Technology Limited develops technologies for enterprise cybersecurity needs. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It aims to serve the growing enterprise market with its anti-malware product. It wants to address the large and growing enterprise cyber security market. The company has pioneered in an anti-malware product that efficiently sidesteps the highest impact cyber threats to modern organizations, i.e. internet-borne targeted attacks. Due to Garrison’s unique technology, a previously inconceivable brand of ultra-secure internet connectivity, user experience, and enterprise scalability can be achieved.

HeleCloud

Venture Round in 2018
HeleCloud™ provides strategic technology consultancy, engineering, and Cloud-based managed services and training. By taking advantage of everything the Cloud has to offer, organisations can reduce operational costs, accelerate innovation, focus on their core business, and have more confidence around data security and compliance. They take organisations on a complete journey into the Cloud environment. Right through from vision to implementation, they can help you transition into the Cloud future. Their consultants will work with you to identify your digital needs in the context of your corporate vision and goals. As your Cloud competency centre, HeleCloud™ consultants have the knowledge and proven experience to guide and support you through the implementation of your Cloud strategy. They develop a high-performance, resilient, secure, compliant and cost-effective solutions for your organisation using a variety of Cloud services from hyperscale cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS). And when you need to upscale or downscale as often as required, the flexibility is there. Simple, efficient and futureproof.

Elements Talent Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2018
Elements Talent Solutions Limited operates as a talent acquisition consultancy that sources in international passive candidate markets. The company hires, trains, and collaborates with people to achieve results for its partners and works on-site within the client’s hiring function and partners with them on every stage of the hiring process. Its clients include global brands, such as Spotify, iZettle, GoCardless, Just Eat, and King.com. Elements Talent Solutions Limited was formerly known as DigiMobJobs Ltd and changed its name to Elements Talent Solutions Limited in November 2016. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Hydrock

Private Equity Round in 2018
Hydrock is a leading provider of multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. The business employs approximately 500 people UK-wide and its national office network includes offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol. The company is regularly listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Evodental

Venture Round in 2018
EvoDental Centre Limited, a dental implant centre, provides dental implant treatment solutions. It offers simple and complex implantology services. The company also operates as a teaching centre for The University of Manchester postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, and M.Sc. courses in dental implantology. EvoDental Centre Limited was founded in 2007 and is based in Huyton, United Kingdom.

Triptease

Series B in 2018
Triptease Limited is a London-based company that offers an online service designed to enhance direct hotel bookings for the hotel industry. Founded in 2012, Triptease enables hotels to strengthen guest relationships and reduce dependence on online travel agencies by providing a platform that integrates with hotel websites and booking engines. This platform facilitates optimized conversion rates, improved price transparency, and effective engagement through tailored messaging and alerts. Additionally, Triptease allows guests to create and share digital postcards during their stay, encouraging friends to book directly with the hotel. The company leverages extensive data from consumer booking journeys across numerous hotel websites to deliver insights and benchmarking information that help hotels manage price parity and improve overall booking performance.

Apex Housing Group

Venture Round in 2018
Apex Housing Group specialises in property management and social housing solutions plus property and airspace development. Since 2008, they have grown steadily to provide housing services to local London authorities, and property letting solutions to corporates, tenants and over 200 landlords, many with property portfolios in the hundreds. They now manage a substantial property portfolio and work closely with London boroughs including Brent, Barnet, Camden, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Haringey, Lewisham, Ealing, Hackney, Merton and Tower Hamlets. They also redevelop existing, and construct new, residential apartments, plus build homes on unused ‘airspace’ above residential and commercial building rooftops – enhancing each building’s façade, unlocking property values for owners, and addressing London’s housing shortage.

Hoop

Series A in 2018
Hoop Industries Ltd. is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to assist parents in discovering and booking activities for their children. The app provides comprehensive information on a variety of experiences, including exhibitions, creative workshops, baby and toddler groups, fun shows, and sing-a-long classes. Incorporated in 2014, Hoop has gained significant traction, with over six hundred thousand families in the UK utilizing its platform. The company also supports over 5,000 businesses through its marketplace tools, facilitating a connection between families and activity providers. Hoop's commitment to enhancing children's experiences has earned it recognition as one of the Best Apps of the Year by Apple for two consecutive years.

Streetbees

Series A in 2018
Streetbees.com Limited develops and operates an artificial intelligence (AI) based market research platform. The company offers Streetbees Dynamic Growth Engine dashboard, which provides consumer insights and generates plans; and Streetbees Brand Experience Monitor for consumer demand monitoring and brand management. It also offers Streetbees Dynamic Audience Solution for target audience segmentation and market campaigns; and Streetbees Dynamic Media Landscape for marketing content, entertainment engagements, and insights. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It has an additional office in Lisboa, Portugal. Streetbees.com Limited operates as a subsidiary of BeMyEye Holdings Ltd.

Gousto

Series D in 2018
Food and recipe provider

TickX

Series A in 2018
TickX Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that operates a search engine and comparison application for event tickets. The platform allows users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, festivals, sports, theatre, and comedy shows. By aggregating data from over one hundred ticket sites across four countries, TickX ensures that users can find the best prices without hidden fees, providing a transparent pricing model. The application also enhances user experience by allowing the synchronization of personal music accounts, enabling alerts for upcoming events related to users' favorite artists. TickX aims to simplify the ticket-buying process, making it easier for individuals to discover and enjoy various entertainment experiences.

Dianomi

Venture Round in 2018
Dianomi™ is a global leader in content marketing. Through their natively integrated Sponsored Content Units, they promote links to their advertisers content across tier 1 global business and finance publishers

Crepeaffaire

Venture Round in 2018
Crepeaffaire Limited owns and operates coffee shops. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Walker Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2018
Walker Precision Engineering Ltd is a high-precision manufacturing company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 1979. The company specializes in a range of machining services, including CNC milling, turning, and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as grinding, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). In addition, Walker Precision Engineering offers assembly and testing services, alongside design and build project services. It serves various sectors, including defense, telecommunications, aerospace, optronics, space, and nuclear markets across Scotland, England, and Poland. The company's modern facility is equipped with advanced technology and CAD software, enabling the production of precision equipment and complex parts, supported by a skilled team of technicians dedicated to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

Plum Guide

Series A in 2018
The Plum Guide Limited is a vacation rental company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing high-quality homes, apartments, and lofts for tourists. Established in 2015, the company employs a rigorous selection process known as The Plum Test, which evaluates each property through a combination of algorithms and expert assessments. This meticulous approach ensures that only the top 1% of homes are accepted into their portfolio. Since its launch in January 2016, The Plum Guide has experienced significant growth, expanding at a rate of 20% per month and vetting over 80,000 homes, ultimately achieving more than £10 million in annual sales. The company's success is supported by a diverse group of investors from various sectors, underscoring its strong market position in the vacation rental industry.

European Braking Systems

Venture Round in 2017
European Braking Systems Ltd, established in 1995 and based in Manchester, England, specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of air brake and vehicle control systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of components, including friction materials, brake discs, and complete braking systems such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Braking Systems (EBS). These products are designed to enhance braking responsiveness and safety for clients in the automotive industry.

Paddle

Series B in 2017
Paddle.com Market Limited offers a Revenue Delivery Platform tailored for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, facilitating growth in customer acquisition, renewals, and expansion. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows users to sell software while managing essential processes such as customer acquisition, free trial management, recurring billing, customer support, and compliance with international sales taxes. Paddle also functions as a reseller of software and digital content for developers, serving a diverse range of software and digital businesses, including those focused on desktop applications and subscription-based products. With a team of approximately 140 employees, Paddle supports over 2,000 software sellers across 245 countries and territories, positioning itself as a key player in the B2B SaaS market.

Trouva

Series A in 2017
Trouva, established in September 2015, operates an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware and lifestyle products from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform features a curated selection of items, allowing customers to discover and purchase products directly from these shops. Trouva enhances the retail experience by offering services such as click and collect, one-hour delivery, and worldwide shipping, effectively bridging the gap between online and offline shopping. By enabling independent stores to reach a broader audience, Trouva supports the growth of local businesses while providing consumers access to distinctive products not typically found in larger retail chains.

Hoop

Seed Round in 2017
Hoop Industries Ltd. is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to assist parents in discovering and booking activities for their children. The app provides comprehensive information on a variety of experiences, including exhibitions, creative workshops, baby and toddler groups, fun shows, and sing-a-long classes. Incorporated in 2014, Hoop has gained significant traction, with over six hundred thousand families in the UK utilizing its platform. The company also supports over 5,000 businesses through its marketplace tools, facilitating a connection between families and activity providers. Hoop's commitment to enhancing children's experiences has earned it recognition as one of the Best Apps of the Year by Apple for two consecutive years.

Milk VFX

Venture Round in 2017
Academy and BAFTA award-winning independent VFX company. We create innovative sequences for high end television & feature films. Based in London & Wales.

AimBrain

Series A in 2017
AimBrain is a mobile biometrics platform that specializes in anomaly detection and behavioral biometrics to enhance security in digital interactions. The company offers three active biometric authentication modules designed to prevent fraudulent account creation, detect account takeovers, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as KYC, AML, and PSD2. In May 2018, AimBrain introduced AimBrain On Demand, a free dashboard for developers that provides 1,000 complimentary API calls for facial, voice, or video/audio authentication each month. This initiative aims to democratize access to robust authentication solutions. AimBrain's technology is based on a proprietary portfolio of active and passive modules, supported by patented processes and ensemble learning techniques, which enable it to identify fraud that other systems may miss. Its clientele includes top-tier banks, wealth management firms, cloud service providers, and various tech and fintech organizations.

Care Sourcer

Seed Round in 2017
Care Sourcer Ltd operates an online platform that enables users to search for care home and home care providers. Its platform allows users to search care providers in Birmingham, Edinburgh and Lothians, Glasgow, Gloucester, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Nottingham/Southampton. Care Sourcer Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Renegade Spirits Ireland

Venture Round in 2017
Renegade Spirits Ireland is developing a major whiskey project on Ireland’s south-eastern coast.

Triptease

Series B in 2017
Triptease Limited is a London-based company that offers an online service designed to enhance direct hotel bookings for the hotel industry. Founded in 2012, Triptease enables hotels to strengthen guest relationships and reduce dependence on online travel agencies by providing a platform that integrates with hotel websites and booking engines. This platform facilitates optimized conversion rates, improved price transparency, and effective engagement through tailored messaging and alerts. Additionally, Triptease allows guests to create and share digital postcards during their stay, encouraging friends to book directly with the hotel. The company leverages extensive data from consumer booking journeys across numerous hotel websites to deliver insights and benchmarking information that help hotels manage price parity and improve overall booking performance.

Streetbees

Seed Round in 2017
Streetbees.com Limited develops and operates an artificial intelligence (AI) based market research platform. The company offers Streetbees Dynamic Growth Engine dashboard, which provides consumer insights and generates plans; and Streetbees Brand Experience Monitor for consumer demand monitoring and brand management. It also offers Streetbees Dynamic Audience Solution for target audience segmentation and market campaigns; and Streetbees Dynamic Media Landscape for marketing content, entertainment engagements, and insights. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It has an additional office in Lisboa, Portugal. Streetbees.com Limited operates as a subsidiary of BeMyEye Holdings Ltd.

Garrison Technology

Series A in 2017
Garrison Technology Limited develops technologies for enterprise cybersecurity needs. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It aims to serve the growing enterprise market with its anti-malware product. It wants to address the large and growing enterprise cyber security market. The company has pioneered in an anti-malware product that efficiently sidesteps the highest impact cyber threats to modern organizations, i.e. internet-borne targeted attacks. Due to Garrison’s unique technology, a previously inconceivable brand of ultra-secure internet connectivity, user experience, and enterprise scalability can be achieved.

Chesney's

Venture Round in 2017
Chesney's Limited is a supplier of luxury fireplaces, stoves, and accessories. It offers antique, contemporary, historical, designers, museum, and premium fireplaces and grates; baskets and register grates, including period fire baskets and fire dogs, contemporary fire dogs and baskets, forged steel baskets and andirons, and register grates; accessories and panels, such as fire tools, log holders, fire screens, interior panels, and auxiliary items; wood burning and multi-fuel stoves; alchemy gas effect fires, alchemy high efficiency gas fires, and gas stoves; electric fire baskets and stoves; and automatic and remote control bio ethanol fires, manually ignited burners, bio ethanol accessories, and bioethanol fuel. The company also provides maintenance and repair services. It sells its products through its own showrooms in London and New York; and authorized dealerships in Europe, the Middle and Far East, and North and South America. The company was incorporated in 1977 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sophia Webster

Venture Round in 2017
Sophia Webster LTD designs and manufactures shoes, handbags, and accessories. It sells its products through retailers and online. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Virtual1

Venture Round in 2017
Virtual1’s cutting edge network provides high performing Ethernet services from 10Mb up to 10Gb+ and through interconnects, one of the most comprehensive UK Network footprints. Not just a network, but a whole readymade partner ecosystem, through our 1Cloud offering and direct peering with the leading technology players in the SIP, UC or Cloud markets. We enable our partners to provide their customers with complete solutions.

Marvel

Series A in 2016
Marvel is a company that enables individuals and teams to transform their ideas into reality through its mobile and web prototyping platform. Founded in 2013, Marvel has grown significantly, attracting nearly 2 million users who leverage its services to create prototypes without the need for coding. The platform is designed to streamline the design process, making it accessible for people at various skill levels to bring their concepts to life efficiently.

Firefly Learning

Series A in 2016
Firefly Learning Ltd develops and operates an online tool that brings together teachers, students, and parents to help students learn more. It helps teachers make marking, students tracking, resource sharing, and keeping parents in up to date; enables students to learn independently and collaboratively; and engages parents and helps them involve with their child's education. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Gousto

Series C in 2016
Food and recipe provider

Gymbox

Series C in 2016
Gymbox Limited is a fitness company based in London, United Kingdom, that owns and operates a chain of gyms. Established in 2005, Gymbox focuses on providing a diverse range of fitness classes, including Thai boxing, yoga, fusion dance, and high-intensity aerobic workouts. The gyms are equipped with various facilities such as strength and conditioning areas, boxing rings, and specialized studios for dance and functional fitness. Additionally, Gymbox offers personal training services and features unique elements like resident DJs to enhance the workout experience. The company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its comprehensive fitness offerings.

Paddle

Series A in 2016
Paddle.com Market Limited offers a Revenue Delivery Platform tailored for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, facilitating growth in customer acquisition, renewals, and expansion. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows users to sell software while managing essential processes such as customer acquisition, free trial management, recurring billing, customer support, and compliance with international sales taxes. Paddle also functions as a reseller of software and digital content for developers, serving a diverse range of software and digital businesses, including those focused on desktop applications and subscription-based products. With a team of approximately 140 employees, Paddle supports over 2,000 software sellers across 245 countries and territories, positioning itself as a key player in the B2B SaaS market.

The Good Care Group

Venture Round in 2016
Provider of live-in care intended to enable older people to enjoy staying safely in their own homes. The company offers round-the-clock daycare, companionship, convalescent, intermediate, home care and respite services for people with special medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Motor Neurone disease, thereby helping the elderly and disabled to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.

Lantum

Series A in 2016
Lantum Limited operates a comprehensive staffing platform designed for healthcare organizations, facilitating the management and booking of locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the platform enables practice managers to efficiently find and engage freelance physicians without the need for intermediary agencies. Lantum's services include sessional booking management, invoicing, and compliance checks on physicians, along with a marketplace of vetted healthcare professionals. Additionally, it provides freelance physicians with tools to manage their working lives, including tax management and payment processing. The concept for Lantum was developed by CEO Melissa Morris, who gained insights into healthcare needs while working at McKinsey and the NHS London. The company was previously known as Network Locum Ltd. before rebranding in July 2017.
Pinnacle Telecom Group plc (formerly “Glen Group plc”) is a value added, solutions based provider of telecommunications services including IP solutions. It focuses on the SME market where it provides a wide range of customer solutions including telecommunications calls, access and consultancy, IT support, mobile solutions both voice and data and hosted broadband voice services. ###Pinnacle Technology To Change Name After Acquisition Of adept4###

toucanBox

Venture Round in 2016
ToucanBox delivers packages of educational and inspirational activities that are suitable for children. It offers a box of stimulating, educational, and inspirational activities to children aged 3-8. Each box is put together by educational experts to help motivate and engage children, as well as develop key skills essential to a child's progression. Every toucanBox includes all the materials required to create 1,2 or 4 projects, a set of easy-to-follow instructions and a reading book to encourage children to investigate a variety of topics. A new theme is delivered to the child monthly or bi-weekly, bursting with fresh ideas to inspire children.

ROLI

Series B in 2016
ROLI is creating the future of musical expression. It started with the Seaboard, an award-winning digital keyboard that you can play with all the depth and nuance of an acoustic instrument. ROLI now makes a huge range of music-making tools — from pocket-sized drum pads like the Lightpad Block to all-in-one systems like the Songmaker Kit. Its devices are incredibly expressive, and they’re also accessible. So whether creators are learning musical skills or honing their technique, they can make music in new ways with ROLI. ROLI investors include Sony Innovation Fund, Foundry Group, Firstmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Founders Forum, and Pharrell Williams (ROLI's Chief Creative Officer). Music creation hardware includes: Seaboard RISE 25, Seaboard RISE 49, Seaboard Block, Lightpad Block, Loop Block, Live Block, and Touch Block. Music creation software includes: Equator, Cypher2, Strobe2, and the NOISE for iOS app. Platform products include the C++ audio coding framework JUCE.

Anstey Horne

Venture Round in 2016
A firm of Chartered Surveyors with a longstanding reputation.

Wholi

Seed Round in 2016
Wholi is a platform designed to enhance networking within the startup community in London. It addresses the challenges of people search through advanced technologies, including web-scale data gathering, natural language processing, and machine learning. By leveraging these technologies, Wholi compiles lists of individuals, facilitating connections based on user needs. The platform allows users to articulate their requirements, choose who can view their requests, and receive recommendations from their contacts, thereby optimizing the use of their professional networks for meaningful interactions and opportunities.

Mastered

Series A in 2016
Mastered Ltd. offers online learning courses in the area of fashion. It offers courses for photography, hair styling, nail styling, and make up. The company offers training through recorded videos and live interaction. Mastered Ltd. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Adestra

Series A in 2016
Adestra Limited is a provider of digital marketing technology solutions, focused on enhancing marketing efforts for organizations and marketers globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, London, and Sydney, the company specializes in a range of services that include account structure, automation, campaign management, data management, and reporting solutions. Adestra's flagship platform, MessageFocus, facilitates the creation of email marketing campaigns. The company prioritizes customer success and offers additional services such as account management, digital design, consultancy, and training. Adestra has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Econsultancy and The Direct Marketing Association, reflecting its commitment to supporting clients in maximizing their marketing return on investment. As of December 2018, Adestra operates as a subsidiary of Upland Software, Inc.

Tapdaq

Series A in 2016
Tapdaq helps mobile developers to maximize their revenue with unbiased ad mediation, and retain their most valuable users through powerful cross-promotion campaigns. It also monetizes on autopilot, or take advantage of direct network deals and provides a powerful set of server-side features that are trusted by thousands of the world's top publishers. Tapdaq provides app developers with the easiest and efficient way of mediating premium demand partners. Tapdaq was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Gousto

Series B in 2015
Food and recipe provider

Four Communications

Venture Round in 2015
Four Communications is an independent communications agency based in London, with additional offices in the Gulf region. Founded in 2001, Four has expanded to a workforce of 250 and generates a turnover exceeding £20 million. The agency provides a comprehensive array of services, including public relations, public affairs, community consultation, digital marketing, advertising, and media planning and buying. Four's client base includes a diverse mix of private, public, and third sector organizations, with specialized teams focused on sectors such as property, tourism, culture, and sport. Four Health Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Four Communications Group, specializes in healthcare communications consultancy, offering services in public health, patient advocacy, and medical education, among others, to prominent pharmaceutical clients like Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences, and Novo Nordisk.

Broadband Satellite Services

Venture Round in 2015
Broadband Satellite Services Limited (BSS), the parent company of Satcom Global, is an investment company based in the North East of England focused on the provision of satellite communication and telecommunications solutions to customers in areas where other communications networks are unreliable or non-existent.

Styles & Wood

Post in 2015
Styles & Wood provides a full range of professional and contracting services to some of the UKs premier brands.

Rethink

Venture Round in 2015
Rethink Group offers recruitment and talent management services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, focusing on transforming businesses into higher-performing organizations. Established in 2005, the company aims to enhance efficiencies, improve return on investment, and mitigate risk for its clients. Rethink Group is dedicated to challenging conventional practices and presenting innovative solutions that support organizations in achieving their digital transformation goals. By prioritizing transformation in its offerings, Rethink Group has experienced consistent annual growth while enabling clients to develop long-term strategic plans that optimize recruitment processes.

Brownhills Glass

Venture Round in 2015
Brownhills Glass Co. Ltd. is an independent glass merchant and processor that offers glass products for home, retail, and commercial interior environments. It offers colored glass for use in worktops, cupboards, splash backs, and walls in kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. It also offers safety glass, such as multi-ply laminated, bullet resistant, toughened, anti-bandit, and self-cleaning glass for use in shop fronts, bank and post office counters, walkways, and balustrades; glass balustrading for stairs, balconies, and walkways; and in-stock flat glass, such as float, fire, laminated safety, decorative, and low-iron glass. In addition, the company offers processed glass; and horticultural glass for use in greenhouses, cold frames, sheds, and play houses. Its fire glass is used in public buildings, such as schools, hospitals, and leisure facilities, as well as workplaces, such as factories and office complexes. The company serves trade customers, architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and private home owners in the West Midlands and beyond. Brownhills Glass Co. Ltd. was founded in 1979 and is based in Walsall, United Kingdom.

Oliver Sweeney

Venture Round in 2015
Oliver Sweeney Ltd. is a British footwear brand established in 1990, based in Newton Abbot, UK. The company specializes in manufacturing and selling high-quality handmade footwear for men, along with a diverse range of related products such as jackets, gloves, luggage, wallets, belts, socks, and shoe care items. In addition to its product offerings, Oliver Sweeney provides shoe repair services. The brand operates six standalone retail stores across the UK, including four located in central London, and is recognized for delivering a strong online shopping experience. Oliver Sweeney has built a loyal customer base and continues to grow as a reputable name in the men's footwear market.

Cussins

Venture Round in 2014
Cussins Ltd. is a home development company based in Alnwick, United Kingdom, established in 1922. The company specializes in creating a diverse portfolio of residential properties, including luxury city apartments, rural developments, and sensitive conversions of listed buildings. With a commitment to quality and attention to detail, Cussins designs each home to suit its location and the needs of modern homeowners. Over its 90-year history, the company has built more than 50,000 houses across the North East of England, ensuring that all properties are meticulously planned and constructed by a skilled in-house team. The brand is recognized for its superb craftsmanship and dedication to delivering well-designed homes in exceptional locations.

Renal Services

Venture Round in 2014
Renal Services (UK) Limited designs, develops, and operates dialysis facilities on behalf of the NHS by working in partnership with nephrologists and dialysis professionals in the United Kingdom. It manages various aspects of dialysis care, including clinical, quality control, data collection, diagnostics, regulatory, maintenance services, billing, accounting, human resources, purchasing, and marketing. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom. It has dialysis units in Milford on Sea, Havant, Salisbury, Skegness, Grantham, and Launceston, United Kingdom.

Moda in Pelle

Venture Round in 2014
Launched in the mid 70s with a single store in Leeds, Moda in Pelle is now a national boutique brand with 28 stores across the UK in key locations including London, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton, offering a huge selection of ladies shoes, sandals and boots. The Moda in Pelle brand continues to serve its loyal female fan base with its bold, fresh and unashamedly feminine styles. The signature look is glitzy, glamorous, high heeled, high impact shoes with a point of difference! As well as providing fashion followers with the most recent trends in ladies shoes, Moda In Pelle also have a range of accessories including belts, jewellery and a range of shoe care products to keep your new ladies boots or shoes in prime condition. Moda in Pelle’s light airy boutique style stores always carry a range of stylish shoes, bags and jewellery, presented beautifully in striking hot pink and black packaging. Friendly in-store staff are committed to helping customers find the right shoe. Please call into either one of our friendly, stylish boutique stores or visit our website to take advantage of our many great offers and styles which are bang up to date with the current trends

Gymbox

Series B in 2014
Gymbox Limited is a fitness company based in London, United Kingdom, that owns and operates a chain of gyms. Established in 2005, Gymbox focuses on providing a diverse range of fitness classes, including Thai boxing, yoga, fusion dance, and high-intensity aerobic workouts. The gyms are equipped with various facilities such as strength and conditioning areas, boxing rings, and specialized studios for dance and functional fitness. Additionally, Gymbox offers personal training services and features unique elements like resident DJs to enhance the workout experience. The company aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through its comprehensive fitness offerings.

Horbury Group

Venture Round in 2014
Horbury Group Ltd. is an integrated construction company based in the United Kingdom, offering a comprehensive range of services for various sectors, including civil, education, health, retail, and residential projects. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rotherham, with regional offices in London and South Wales, the company initially specialized in drylining and partitioning but has since expanded its offerings to include structural fire protection, suspended ceilings, external facades, cladding, and a variety of flooring solutions. Horbury Group also provides services in metal stud partitioning, plastering, architectural cladding, and joinery, including the design and installation of kitchens and furniture. Additionally, the company hires and sells tools and equipment, and offers health and safety training and consultancy services, making it a versatile partner for developers, building owners, and contractors seeking integrated construction solutions.

The Consulting Consortium

Venture Round in 2014
The Consulting Consortium (TCC) provide expert financial services compliance solutions to regulated financial services firms. We have developed an unsurpassed reputation for helping forward thinking firms achieve the important balance between profit and regulation. Having grown significantly over the past decade, we are now the largest independent provider of compliance services in the UK. Our growth has been recently recognised by being placed 45th on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league, which lists Britain's top 100 fastest growing businesses.

Mono Consultants

Venture Round in 2014
Mono Consultants Limited is a provider of network support services to the mobile telecommunications sector in the United Kingdom. Established in 1997 and based in Glasgow, the company also has offices in Manchester, Stratford, Belfast, Solihull, and London. Mono Consultants offers a comprehensive range of services that cover the entire life cycle of telecommunications assets, including deployment, site services, asset management, network support, project management, site decommissioning, and maintenance. The firm aims to meet the diverse needs of communication network users and mobile phone operators by providing tailored support solutions. Formerly known as James Barr Consultants Limited, the company rebranded to Mono Consultants Limited in December 2002.

ABGI UK

Venture Round in 2014
Jumpstart Limited provides consulting and support services for businesses to claim HMRC research and development tax relief. It offers services for electronics/electrical engineering, food and drink, games, life sciences, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, product design, software, oil and gas, textiles, printing, industrial engineering, and chemical science sectors in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom with additional offices in London and West Midlands. As of January 14, 2019, Jumpstart (U.K.) Limited operates as a subsidiary of ABGI Group SAS.

Thames Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Thames Technology, based in Rayleigh, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing, personalization, and fulfillment of plastic cards for a diverse range of customers both domestically and internationally. Established in 1995, the company produces various types of cards, including financial cards like chip and contactless cards, retail cards such as gift and loyalty cards, and commercial cards for sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, and identification. Thames Technology operates from a secure site and offers a comprehensive service that encompasses card design, production, personalization, and distribution. The company has a long-standing history in the plastics industry and caters to various markets, reflecting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Thames Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Thames Technology, based in Rayleigh, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing, personalization, and fulfillment of plastic cards for a diverse range of customers both domestically and internationally. Established in 1995, the company produces various types of cards, including financial cards like chip and contactless cards, retail cards such as gift and loyalty cards, and commercial cards for sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, and identification. Thames Technology operates from a secure site and offers a comprehensive service that encompasses card design, production, personalization, and distribution. The company has a long-standing history in the plastics industry and caters to various markets, reflecting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Cass Art

Venture Round in 2013
They are committed to encouraging everyone to realise their creative talents, believing strongly that art brings freedom through creative expression. Cass Art supports and promotes emerging talent through a number of prizes and numerous art initiatives across the capital as well as strategic partnerships with the ICA, National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy alongside many more.

The Exchange Lab

Venture Round in 2013
The Exchange Lab Ltd. is a programmatic media and marketing company that specializes in executing digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including display, video, social media, and mobile. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, the company utilizes its proprietary platform, Proteus, to integrate various demand side platforms and marketing technologies, creating a streamlined marketplace for advertisers. The Exchange Lab offers a comprehensive suite of targeting solutions, including retargeting, geo-targeting, and audience targeting, to optimize campaign performance. With a global presence, the company serves over 700 clients across 50 markets, operating additional offices in major cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. As of December 2015, The Exchange Lab functions as a subsidiary of GroupM Worldwide Inc.

PTS Consulting

Venture Round in 2013
PTS Consulting Group Plc provides IT consulting and project management services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers professional services, PTS Consulting Group Plc was formerly known as Planned Telecom Services Limited and changed its name to PTS Consulting Group Plc in 2003. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Abacus e-Media

Venture Round in 2013
Abacus e-Media, we bring together digital expertise and industry specialists with creative thinking, to design and build websites that work. We believe in developing technical solutions that forge the commercial objectives of your business with your brand strategy, to produce an interactive and engaging user experience.

Camino

Venture Round in 2012
Camino Leisure Holdings Limited operates a Spanish bar and restaurant that serves authentic food and wines. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Peyton and Byrne

Venture Round in 2012
Peyton & Byrne Ltd. operates restaurants and bakeries. It offers bakery products that include breads, pies, savoury tarts, cakes, sandwiches, salads, cookies, treats, breakfasts, muffins, coffees, and teas. The company also organizes wedding and party events. In addition, it sells seasonal gifts, hampers, teas, specialty and rare teas, teabags, coffees, chocolates, preserves, honey, and gift vouchers through an online store.

broadbandchoices

Venture Round in 2012
broadbandchoices.co.uk is a free and impartial broadband, home phone and digital TV price comparison site. broadbandchoices.co.uk is the best kept secret that customers need to discover when they're considering switching their broadband, home phone or TV package. The website boasts a comprehensive Ofcom accredited price comparison calculator, which allows customers to compare the costs of broadband, home phone and TV packages in their postcode area. The site also offers extensive advice on various broadband, home phone and digital issues. With a range of 'how-to' guides explaining everything from 'boosting your WiFi connection', to 'how to negotiate a hassle free switch'. If there is a question left unanswered on their website, the company have an efficient customer service team ready to answer you queries via phone, email or on any of their social networking pages (Facebook, twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest).

Decision Tech

Private Equity Round in 2012
Decision Tech kicked off on a sofa in East London back in 2005. Three guys, a few ancient laptops, enough cash for the business to survive for three months, and a big dose of ambition. The philosophy of the business? To work with cool people, in a company we all loved being part of. To be a fast paced business, able to make quick decisions, and without getting bogged down by excessive process. To use technology to build products, and content that would connect customers with the right products and services.

SkyDox

Venture Round in 2012
SkyDox, founded in 2009, is a cloud-enabled file sharing and collaboration platform that offers a range of online, mobile, and desktop tools for document management. It facilitates real-time, simultaneous collaboration on documents, allowing users to review, comment, search, store, and manage files in over 200 formats within a single user-friendly interface. SkyDox enables collaboration among team members, customers, suppliers, and business partners across various devices, including browser-enabled PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. The platform is designed to be scalable and highly secure, providing enterprise-grade features that can be tailored to meet specific security and compliance needs through private, hybrid, or public cloud configurations.

Workshare

Debt Financing in 2012
Workshare’s innovative and intelligent platform empowers professionals to compare, protect and share their high stakes documents on any device. Content owners can accurately track and compare amendments made by all contributors. While businesses have secure ways to work collaboratively and control the process of constant change. Headquartered in the UK, in London, Workshare also operates offices in the US and Australia. More than two million professionals in 70 countries now use Workshare solutions on their desktop, mobile or tablet. For more information visit www.workshare.com or follow @Workshare on Twitter.