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 Western Europe

TidalSense

Venture Round in 2023
CRiL was formed in April 2013 specifically to develop innovative medical devices to diagnose and manage respiratory conditions. They have been building a platform technology, N-Tidal, based on the measurement and analysis of tidal breathing CO2 throughout the entire breath.

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.

It's Fresh!

Series B in 2023
It’s Fresh! Food Freshness Technology company, delivering freshness solutions to the fresh produce industry, based on consumer-friendly advanced materials innovations. Our discrete It's Fresh! controllers purify the air around perishable produce, inside the pack from field to fork; helping our customers deliver fruit that is fresher for longer, thereby significantly increasing sales, and slashing unnecessary waste - right into the consumer's home. www.itsfresh.com

Voicescape

Venture Round in 2023
Voicescape provides customer communication technology coupled with behavioral insights for social housing providers and local authorities.

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.

Forefront RF

Venture Round in 2023
Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company.

Hyble

Venture Round in 2023
Hyble, known as MRM Global Limited, is a company based in Alloa, United Kingdom, that specializes in marketing technology tailored for the global drinks and hospitality industry. Established in 2001, Hyble develops a platform that provides services focused on brand creation and design, catering to the unique needs of businesses within these sectors. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance brand visibility and engagement in a competitive market.

Key Computers

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

Optima Partners

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

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 that provides better fitting, better looking men's clothes, sold exclusively online.

Dublin Meat Company

Venture Round in 2022
Dublin Meat Company provides Ready Meals and Quality Meat delivered same-day to Homes and Offices.

Revive Active

Private Equity Round in 2022
Revive Active health supplement is the only brand that unlocks your abundant natural energy to maximize the lifestyle you want because it’s a supplement that does not compromise on amount or quality but is abundant with fantastic ingredients. Revive Active Health Supplement is a high quality blend of 26 ingredients delivered in one convenient sachet. The unique blend of vitamins and minerals combine to provide a multitude of health benefits including natural sustained energy without the use of sugar and caffeine. The revolutionary product also brings two key Nobel prize-winning ingredients together for the first time. The combined inclusion of Coenzyme Q10 and L-Arginine further improves Revive Active’s ability to enhance energy and vitality and support a healthy immune system in regular consumers all for as little as a cup of coffee per day. Unlike traditional fish oil supplements, Revive Krill Oil is an extremely bioavailable source of EPA and DHA. Key to the enhanced absorption is the unique structure of the omega-3s. Fish oil omega-3s are found in a triglyceride form, which repel water impairing absorption in the digestive tract. Krill oil is found in a phospholipid form which attracts water promoting fast and efficient absorption. This helps deliver the essential omega-3s to the places you need it most.

MoA Technology

Series B in 2022
MoA Technology Ltd. is a plant genetics company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural technologies. Founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company focuses on discovering new herbicide chemistries with innovative modes of action derived from both natural and synthetic sources. By utilizing a proprietary in vivo plant-based genomic process, MoA Technology identifies specific target proteins linked to these new modes of action, thus providing farmers with a diverse range of effective weed control solutions. The company's approach aims to enhance food production while promoting sustainable crop systems.

Elasmogen

Venture Round in 2022
Elasmogen Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops sight-saving therapies for inflammatory eye diseases. The company develops soloMER that are small (11 kDa) and stable proteins that have squeezed a fourth binding loop into their single domain format and are derived evolutionarily from a non-antibody lineage, placing them outside the complex/competitive antibody patent landscape. Its pipeline includes ELN/21 and ELN/22, which are auto-immune mediated anti-inflammatory programs; soloMER-drug-conjugates; and NDure, a soloMER (humanized clinical candidate) available for extending the plasma half-life of fused partner molecules, such as scFv, peptides, growth factors, single domains, etc. Elasmogen Ltd has strategic partnerships with Almac Discovery Ltd and Merck Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Aiber

Venture Round in 2022
Aiber specializes in developing innovative software solutions for in-flight medical care within the aviation industry. The company's flagship product, MIME Pro, provides essential first aid emergency care guidance to cabin crew during medical incidents on flights. This software utilizes Bluetooth sensors to monitor vital signs in real time, allowing for the identification and communication of patient conditions, including deterioration and improvement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Inverness, United Kingdom, Aiber is dedicated to enhancing emergency response capabilities in aviation through its advanced technology.

Ceryx Medical

Seed Round in 2022
Ceryx Medical Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-electronic devices designed to address various autonomic and rhythmical bodily processes, including peristalsis, heart rate, and walking. Founded in 2016 and based in Bath, United Kingdom, the company leverages unique, patent-protected chip technology to create artificial Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). These CPGs aim to mimic natural nerve centers in the body, offering potential therapeutic solutions for individuals whose physiological functions have been compromised due to disease or injury. Ceryx Medical's innovative approach seeks to restore normal bodily performance, particularly in the context of conditions such as heart failure.

Media Zoo

Private Equity Round in 2022
Media Zoo was established to help businesses communicate better with their customers, their colleagues and each other. With a proud heritage in prime time filmmaking and top class audience retention, the company is perfectly placed to help many of Britain’s biggest and best known businesses navigate the technical, retail and digital disruption of the last decade.
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, 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.

Evolution Aqua

Venture Round in 2022
Evolution Aqua is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of water filtration products and associated equipment, primarily focused on the aquatics industry for both indoor and outdoor fish care.

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 offering an approach to finding apprentices for digital marketing, junior content producer, data analyst, and software developer.

Strathberry

Private Equity Round in 2022
Strathberry is the fastest-growing contemporary fashion brand, specializing in handbags and accessories.

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.

Kick ICT Group

Venture Round in 2021
Kick ICT Group operates as a fast-growing IT company launched by technology entrepreneur Tom O’Hara. KICK ICT Group, a collaboration between Tom O’Hara ex TSG, ISI, ComputerLand and EY and David Chazan, founder and Managing Director of Talon Business Solutions.

Tigers Childcare

Venture Round in 2021
Tigers Childcare is provides high quality early education and care for children age 4 months to 13 years.

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.

Aceleron

Venture Round in 2021
Aceleron Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Hayes, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced lithium battery technology. The company focuses on transforming end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into energy storage solutions. Aceleron collects and grades lithium battery waste for reuse, providing modular battery assembly hardware that allows for easy servicing and upgrades. This innovation helps reduce disposal costs and promotes sustainability by enabling continuous energy replenishment. With operations in the UK, Caribbean, and East Africa, Aceleron aims to facilitate a global transition to cleaner energy through its cutting-edge storage technologies, ultimately striving to enhance the lives of people worldwide.

Techspert

Series A in 2021
Techspert.io Ltd operates an online platform that connects companies with specialists across various sectors, including healthcare. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company initially focused on the healthcare industry, where its co-founders recognized the challenges of finding the right experts efficiently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Techspert.io indexes, qualifies, and sources specialist knowledge, streamlining the process of primary research and business intelligence. The team, which includes experts in computer science and client relations, has expanded its services to cater to large consultancies and private equity firms, demonstrating the versatility of its technology across diverse industries. Techspert.io aims to democratize access to expertise, driven by values of curiosity, empathy, commitment, and ambition, as it seeks to revolutionize knowledge exchange on a global scale.

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.

Hicomply

Seed Round in 2021
Hicomply is a software platform that gives you the tools to build your information security management system (ISMS) as well as protect your business data.

Antser

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of training and consultancy services intended to serve the social care, health and education sectors. The company's self-serve software enables partners to understand local, regional and national trends or service issues on an actual and predictive basis and supports informed, proactive planning and delivery of vital services for vulnerable children, adults and families.

Bambino Mio

Private Equity Round in 2021
Bambino Mio creates long-lasting, stylish, and affordable reusable nappies for babies from birth to potty training.

Character.com

Venture Round in 2021
Character.com is a dynamic character clothing retailer with a focus on children’s products.

Locate Bio

Venture Round in 2021
Locate Bio is a regenerative medicine development company focused on orthobiologics. Locate Bio exists to help surgeons improve the lives of people with debilitating spinal conditions. We are curious about what is possible, but ground all our work in robust scientific evidence. We relentlessly pursue high-value opportunities with clear unmet clinical needs.

Victorian Sliders

Venture Round in 2021
Victorian Sliders is a specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows, catering to professional trade installers throughout the UK. The company focuses on producing windows from specially formulated unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), which enhances thermal efficiency and environmental sustainability. Their products feature a tilt and clean function, making maintenance easier for installers and end-users alike. By prioritizing quality and functionality, Victorian Sliders aims to deliver reliable and efficient window solutions tailored to the needs of the trade market.

Ambisense

Venture Round in 2021
Since 2014 Ambisense has been driving innovation within the environmental space. Our technology platform optimizes the delivery of environmental risk assessment on some of the world’s largest infrastructure projects across industrial, O&G and waste verticals. Ambilytics encompasses both IoT and ML solutions, combining information from remotely deployed field devices with contextual data sources such as weather, satellite, geophysical and operational data to build machine learning models. These models identify the relationships, patterns, and drivers hidden within the data and allow our customers to forecast and predict the behaviour of targeted environmental pollutants.

Echion Technologies

Series A in 2021
Echion Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for mobile devices and the automotive industry. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from the University of Cambridge Engineering Department, Echion leverages proprietary battery active materials to create next-generation batteries. The company's focus is on producing anode materials designed to facilitate fast charging for electric vehicles, promoting sustainable electrification across various applications. By optimizing power anode materials, Echion aims to provide cost-effective solutions for battery production, contributing to a more sustainable future in energy storage and usage.

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.

Forefront RF

Seed Round in 2021
Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company.

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.

Gaist Holdings

Venture Round in 2021
The company, which is based in InfoLab21 on the Lancaster University campus, will use the capital to expand its fleet of specialist vehicles and invest in research and development, creating a further 15 jobs for the region.

AD Williams

Venture Round in 2021
AD Williams is an accident repair group based in the Southeast of England, United Kingdom. The company specializes in vehicle repair services for cars that have been involved in accidents. Its offerings include a comprehensive range of services such as wheel alignment, alloy wheel repair, glass replacement, and air conditioning repair and refills. By focusing on these specific areas, AD Williams aims to assist customers with both vehicle servicing and body repair needs, ensuring that their vehicles are restored to optimal condition following an accident.

Speedy Freight

Private Equity Round in 2021
Speedy Freight provides dedicated same-day courier services to every postcode in the UK.

Desana

Seed Round in 2021
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

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.

Celaton

Venture Round in 2021
Think of inSTREAM™ as the best worker you've ever had! It makes your life easier, improves productivity, reduces costs and ensures compliance. It's unique ability to learn improves the way you handle customer correspondence, supplier invoices, employee HR documents, even insurance claims. Delivered as a service, inSTREAM™ automates all the inbound information streams that you receive every day, minimising the need for human intervention and delivering guaranteed perfect input into your line of business systems.

Odro

Seed Round in 2021
Odro develops industry specific live video interview software. As of 2018, our flagship product is the Odro Video Interview platform. The platform is designed with recruitment agencies in mind and works with more recruitment agencies than any other provider.

Phico Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Phico Therapeutics Limited operates as a biotechnology company that primarily focuses on developing antibiotics to overcome antibacterial resistance. Its SASPject platform delivers anti-bacterial proteins, such as small acid-soluble spore proteins to selected bacterial species using targetable non-delivery vehicles. The company’s portfolio includes SASPject PT3, an antibiotic against Pseudomonas aeruginosa; SASPject PT4 and SASPject PT5 for systemic use against Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli; and SASPject PT1.2 that targets Staphylococcus aureus. Phico Therapeutics Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Bourn, United Kingdom.

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

MoA Technology

Series A in 2021
MoA Technology Ltd. is a plant genetics company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural technologies. Founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company focuses on discovering new herbicide chemistries with innovative modes of action derived from both natural and synthetic sources. By utilizing a proprietary in vivo plant-based genomic process, MoA Technology identifies specific target proteins linked to these new modes of action, thus providing farmers with a diverse range of effective weed control solutions. The company's approach aims to enhance food production while promoting sustainable crop systems.

Jola

Venture Round in 2021
Jola is a prominent supplier of business communications services tailored for UK small and medium-sized enterprises through a network of accredited partners. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of offerings, including broadband, Ethernet leased lines, hosted telephony, ISDN replacement, and mobile SIMs. Jola also provides innovative IoT and mobile data solutions, featuring mobile-to-mobile data, voice, and SIM packages sourced from multiple carriers. Their services are designed to enable managed service providers, internet service providers, IT support companies, and telecom resellers to effectively deliver and support essential business communications, including managed 4G solutions and unique fixed IP failover options.

PhoreMost

Series B in 2021
PhoreMost Limited, a drug discovery company, engages in identifying new druggable targets for cancer and other unmet diseases. It develops Site-Seeker, a platform that systematically unmasks druggable sites in the human genome and links them to useful therapeutic functions in a live-cell context. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Source BMX

Private Equity Round in 2021
Source BMX operates as an omnichannel BMX retailer. Source BMX offers BMX bikes, parts, and accessories anywhere on the market, sold directly to consumers via its website.

Stark

Private Equity Round in 2021
Stark is provider of energy data and analytics services.

TIG Ltd

Venture Round in 2021
TIG Ltd is a provider of cloud services, unified communications, and infrastructure solutions tailored for mid-sized businesses. Established in 2001 and based in Watford, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of services including virtualization, networking, and collaboration, alongside managed services like service desk and systems monitoring. TIG Ltd specializes in cloud and connectivity solutions, which encompass backup-as-a-service, recovery-as-a-service, and virtual private datacenters. Additionally, the company utilizes the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite to enhance identity and data access management, ensuring secure access to both on-premises and cloud applications. As a subsidiary of TIGL Holdings Limited, TIG Ltd continues to focus on delivering comprehensive technology solutions that support business transformation and operational efficiency.

fulfilmentcrowd

Private Equity Round in 2021
Exact Abacus eCommerce solution allows you to manage your CRM, Stock Control, SCM, Warehouse Management System and Ecommerce Website in one package. For any online business, the platform that you build your site on is the most fundamental element of the company. We recognise the importance of keeping our finger on the pulse and our cutting edge web platform provides all of the functionality and features that you would expect from a leading solution provider.

Burrington Estates

Venture Round in 2021
Burrington Estates provide outstanding customer service and building innovative new homes in desirable locations with careful attention to detail.

Vasorum

Venture Round in 2021
Vasorum Ltd. develops medical devices for interventional cardiology and radiology markets. It offers Celt ACD, an arterial puncture closure device that affects the closure of a puncture site after percutaneous catheter-based vascular procedures, such as angiography, angioplasty, and placement of a stent. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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.

XCD HR

Venture Round in 2020
XCD is an easily configured online self-service system for HR visionaries in ambitious, growing firms. With the right information at your fingertips and HR under control you're free to add real value and make HR work for the business. Whether that's attracting and retaining talent or getting the very best out of the team, wherever they are in the world, XCD makes your HR vision a reality.

Kinomica

Venture Round in 2020
Kinomica Limited is a medicine research and diagnostics company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. It specializes in proteomic data science and focuses on cell signaling, particularly in relation to cancer treatment and other medical conditions. The company's primary product, KScan, is a biomarker and molecular diagnostics platform that utilizes advanced bioinformatics and phosphoproteomics analytical methods. KScan measures intracellular kinase and cell-signaling pathway activity in cells and tissues, providing direct activity measurements of multiple endogenous kinases and comprehensive coverage of cell signaling networks. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Pronostics Ltd., Kinomica changed its name in May 2017 to better reflect its focus on innovative diagnostics and therapeutic solutions.

Datum360

Venture Round in 2020
Datum360 Limited designs and develops software solutions for engineering information management and asset management data requirements. The company offers PIM360, which is an information management platform and CLS360, which is a library platform that defines and manages both corporate and project-specific engineering information and asset data requirements within a granular and rigorous data governance framework. It serves process, utilities, resources, and infrastructure sectors. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom with locations worldwide.

Definigen

Venture Round in 2020
DefiniGEN Limited specializes in providing human cell products for the life sciences and drug discovery sectors. The company's offerings include various types of human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for research on conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, hypercholesterolemia, and glycogen storage diseases. DefiniGEN has developed a unique platform for producing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), enabling it to create highly predictive in vitro cell products that enhance drug discovery processes for pharmaceutical companies. In addition to its cell products, the company offers services such as custom cell production, compound profiling, gene-editing, and iPS differentiation. Established in 2011 and based in Cambridge, UK, DefiniGEN draws on the expertise and intellectual property developed at the University of Cambridge, particularly in regenerative medicine and metabolic disease modeling.

UK Flooring Direct

Venture Round in 2020
Uk Flooring Direct Ltd operates as an online floor retailer of real wood, laminate, and vinyl flooring. The company offers accessory such as, underlay, scotia, door profile, ramp profile, end profile, stair nosing, and skirting. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Hinckley, United Kingdom.

Lumenisity

Venture Round in 2020
Lumenisity specializes in developing innovative hollow-core fiber optic cable solutions to meet the growing demand for high-capacity communications systems. Established in 2016 to commercialize advanced research and development from the University of Southampton, the company focuses on addressing the bandwidth limitations faced by the data telecom market. By offering cutting-edge hollow-core optical fiber cables, Lumenisity aims to enhance communication networks, providing significant improvements in bandwidth connectivity. The company is supported by a consortium of industrial and private investors and is actively expanding its team and infrastructure to further its capabilities.

Calnex Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Calnex is the world-leader in test & measurement solutions to prove and monitor the performance and reliability of Ethernet synchronisation and OAM technologies - 1588v2, NTP, Sync-E, CES, E-OAM and MPLS-TP OAM.

365 Response

Venture Round in 2020
365 Response Limited is a software development company based in the United Kingdom that specializes in transport management and eProcurement solutions aimed at enhancing mobility and wellbeing services. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the 365 Smart Platform, which combines automated dispatch and planning with live mapping and integrated management tools for human resources, training, and fleet operations. Additionally, its eProcure service connects users with a network of transport and taxi suppliers, facilitating patient flow, school transportation, community services, and urgent medical bookings. 365 Response collaborates with local governments, healthcare providers, and private transport companies to tailor solutions that address specific operational challenges, ultimately improving service efficiency and reducing costs across various sectors, including health and social care.

Hyble

Venture Round in 2020
Hyble, known as MRM Global Limited, is a company based in Alloa, United Kingdom, that specializes in marketing technology tailored for the global drinks and hospitality industry. Established in 2001, Hyble develops a platform that provides services focused on brand creation and design, catering to the unique needs of businesses within these sectors. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance brand visibility and engagement in a competitive market.

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.

Aceleron

Venture Round in 2020
Aceleron Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Hayes, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced lithium battery technology. The company focuses on transforming end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into energy storage solutions. Aceleron collects and grades lithium battery waste for reuse, providing modular battery assembly hardware that allows for easy servicing and upgrades. This innovation helps reduce disposal costs and promotes sustainability by enabling continuous energy replenishment. With operations in the UK, Caribbean, and East Africa, Aceleron aims to facilitate a global transition to cleaner energy through its cutting-edge storage technologies, ultimately striving to enhance the lives of people worldwide.

The Paint Shed

Venture Round in 2020
The Paint Shed is the source for trade paint online & in-store.

Mzuri

Venture Round in 2020
Mzuri Group is a global luxury window coverings group established with the vision to provide an environment where companies can achieve their true potential.

edgescan

Private Equity Round in 2020
Edgescan provides vulnerability management security as a service (SaaS) solution that provides on demand vulnerability assessment, metrics, and intelligence. Its security solution detects, prioritizes, monitors, and fix security weaknesses for internet-facing systems, such as web applications, websites, mobile apps, servers, firewalls, VPN’s or VoIP services for enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) clients. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Amdaris

Venture Round in 2020
Amdaris Group Limited develops teams software solutions. It provides software development, digital transformation, and application support solutions for digital transformation, process modernization, and application modernization. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

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
Collision Management Systems Ltd. specializes in telematics data aggregation and real-time crash detection, offering risk management software solutions tailored for the motor insurance and automotive industries. Founded in 2012 and based in Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the company serves motor insurers by automating decision-making processes, enhancing risk management, and streamlining claims processing. It also provides telematics providers with tools to minimize data noise and reduce overload, ultimately delivering significant claims savings. Additionally, the company supports motor manufacturers in increasing revenue through services like driver repair and real-time roadside assistance. Collision Management Systems operates on a hardware-agnostic software-as-a-service platform, and its solutions are licensed globally by prominent telematics providers and insurance organizations.

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.

Window Supply Company (WSC)

Venture Round in 2020
The manufacturer of PVCu and aluminium windows, doors and conservatories was founded in March 2019 and has built a customer base of builders, joiners and window installation companies through trade counters in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Livingston.

OrganOx

Series E in 2020
OrganOx Limited develops device known as Metra to store livers outside the body at normal body temperature. It engages in the research and study for test and transplant of livers. The company’s products are used to preserve the livers before transplantations. OrganOx Limited was incorporated in 2008 and is based in the Oxford, United Kingdom.

Off-Piste Wines

Private Equity Round in 2019
Off-Piste Wines Ltd produces and distributes wine. The company sells wine under brands, such as brisaros, cattle baron, clearsprings, el domador del fuego, grandeza, the horologist, makers and co., marlborough sounds, marlborough springs, monte giove, most wanted wines, pinotpinot, southern shore, telegraph station, the duke, and the signal post. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

CurrentBody.com

Private Equity Round in 2019
Currentbody.com Ltd retails home-use beauty devices online under the brand names clarisonic, nuface, smoothskin, tria, wellbox, iluminage, and foreo. The company offers electrical health and beauty products, including electrical muscle stimulation devices, hand-held lasers, light-based devices, radio frequency and sonic rotating cleansing brushes for facial cleansing, hair removal, anti-ageing, and acne. The company caters to men and women. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

TEAM Accessories

Private Equity Round in 2019
Team Accessories Limited provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to aviation engines and airframes. The company offers services to a range of national and international commercial airlines, government, and military aircraft. It offers maintenance and repair to a range of equipment, including main fuel accessory, fuel flow accessory, reservoir refill stands, main hydraulic and EDP test stands, Skydrol hydraulic test stands, oil fuel test stands, and ultrasonic cleaning systems. Team Accessories Limited was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Ballyboughal, Ireland.

Waracle

Venture Round in 2019
Waracle Ltd. is a mobile app and web development company based in Dundee, United Kingdom, founded in 2007. The company specializes in designing and building mobile applications, offering a comprehensive range of services including app ideation, development, optimization, and marketing. Waracle provides tailored mobile app solutions for various sectors such as retail, healthcare, education, and tourism, focusing on areas like field sales, brand engagement, and customer self-service. The company emphasizes supporting clients throughout the entire app lifecycle, assisting with backend infrastructure management and app promotion after launch. Waracle operates primarily in North America and Europe and is a subsidiary of Exception Limited.

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.

bf1systems

Venture Round in 2019
bf1systems is a market provider of electrical, electronic and composite solutions to clients in the Motorsport and Automotive Industries. Products from bf1systems are featured on championship winning vehicles in all top level motorsport disciplines including F1™, IndyCar, NASCAR, World Rally, Touring Cars, Rally Raid, Le Mans and Moto GP, plus on the world’s most prestigious road cars from manufacturers such as Lamborghini, McLaren and Bugatti.

SLG Brands

Venture Round in 2019
SLG Brands specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing design-led beauty and lifestyle collections. It fuses trend, fashion, lifestyle, and popular culture into brand offerings. The company's in-house markets these brands to the global market and has a reputation for creativity and trend awareness. Its company portfolio includes Hhonny's Chop Shop, Colab Dry Shampoo, and Velvotan. SLG Brands was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.