EC1 Capital

EC1 Capital Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in London, specializing in investments in early-stage internet-related software companies. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on startups in sectors such as big data visualization, social commerce, e-commerce, marketing, education, financial services, digital media, and adtech. EC1 Capital typically invests between £50,000 and £500,000, with a preference for seed, bridging, and Series A funding rounds. The firm favors investments in companies that are fluent in English and is known for taking board observer positions or non-executive directorships to provide guidance and support. With a focus on the UK, particularly London, Dublin, and Edinburgh, EC1 Capital seeks to mentor and connect with its portfolio companies to foster successful outcomes.

33 past transactions

HypaShip

Series B in 2017
HypaShip is a delivery management software solution provider based in Witney, England, founded by Neil Gold in 1976. The company focuses on addressing the challenges faced by retailers, e-commerce platforms, and logistics service providers in managing their delivery services. HypaShip's platform enables retailers to connect with multiple transport carriers, facilitating multi-channel fulfillment in the cloud. It automates the validation and reconciliation of carrier invoices and offers comprehensive management reporting on carrier performance. Additionally, the software streamlines warehouse operations, ensuring a seamless experience for clients from the checkout process to final delivery.

Big Data for Humans

Convertible Note in 2016
Big Data for Humans Ltd. specializes in developing a customer marketing platform tailored for supermarkets, fashion and luxury retailers, and airlines. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on democratizing customer insights through its innovative automated customer insights engine. This platform utilizes network analysis to enable various stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and data scientists, to gain significant customer understanding and generate actionable insights. By providing solutions for personalized campaigns, multi-channel execution, and agile data management, Big Data for Humans empowers businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and enhance revenue generation. The platform's ability to rapidly visualize customer data and create actionable plans allows clients in the retail and travel sectors to effectively target communications and improve their overall returns.

WeSwap

Series B in 2016
WeSwap.com Limited operates an innovative online currency exchange platform designed for travelers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, it enables users to swap currency with one another at interbank exchange rates, ensuring transparency through a clear fee structure. The platform allows users to manage multiple currencies in an online account and provides a WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard, which facilitates access to funds worldwide wherever MasterCard is accepted. By simplifying the process of currency exchange, WeSwap helps travelers obtain favorable rates, track their spending, and easily send money to friends, enhancing their overall travel experience.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2016
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences tailored for various occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day. Established in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of gift categories, including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering services, tours, and travel. Additionally, Truly Experiences incorporates a bespoke concierge service to simplify the organization of events, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers.

User Replay

Series B in 2016
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

Kontainers

Seed Round in 2015
Kontainers is an enterprise software-as-a-service provider that specializes in delivering e-commerce solutions to freight forwarders and shipping lines. The company has developed an online booking platform that streamlines the booking process and allows users to track in-transit shipments. By utilizing application programming interfaces, Kontainers provides real-time container rates and facilitates quick transactions for the entire shipment process. This technology enables exporters to receive quotes and book freight efficiently, saving both time and money.

Big Data for Humans

Seed Round in 2015
Big Data for Humans Ltd. specializes in developing a customer marketing platform tailored for supermarkets, fashion and luxury retailers, and airlines. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on democratizing customer insights through its innovative automated customer insights engine. This platform utilizes network analysis to enable various stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and data scientists, to gain significant customer understanding and generate actionable insights. By providing solutions for personalized campaigns, multi-channel execution, and agile data management, Big Data for Humans empowers businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and enhance revenue generation. The platform's ability to rapidly visualize customer data and create actionable plans allows clients in the retail and travel sectors to effectively target communications and improve their overall returns.

HypaShip

Venture Round in 2015
HypaShip is a delivery management software solution provider based in Witney, England, founded by Neil Gold in 1976. The company focuses on addressing the challenges faced by retailers, e-commerce platforms, and logistics service providers in managing their delivery services. HypaShip's platform enables retailers to connect with multiple transport carriers, facilitating multi-channel fulfillment in the cloud. It automates the validation and reconciliation of carrier invoices and offers comprehensive management reporting on carrier performance. Additionally, the software streamlines warehouse operations, ensuring a seamless experience for clients from the checkout process to final delivery.

Twizoo

Seed Round in 2015
Twizoo LTD. is a London-based company that specializes in developing a restaurant recommendation application that leverages Twitter as a source of customer reviews. Founded in 2013, Twizoo analyzes real-time conversations on social media about restaurants, bars, cafes, and pubs, helping users discover popular dining options in London based on genuine customer opinions. The company has positioned itself as a leading provider of user-generated content, utilizing artificial intelligence to automatically gather and showcase relevant social media content. This approach allows enterprises to enhance engagement and drive conversions by displaying relatable experiences shared by real customers. As of November 2017, Twizoo operates as a subsidiary of Skyscanner Limited.

Tailster

Seed Round in 2015
Tailster is a U.K.-based mobile application founded in 2014 by Indy Sangha that connects pet owners with vetted individuals who provide pet care services. The platform, available on iOS and Android, allows users to track dog walks, receive real-time photo updates, and access free insurance and online payment options. Tailster facilitates communication between pet owners and carers, enabling bookings through both online and telephone methods. Additionally, the company offers customer testimonials to help new users gain insights into the experiences of others. The platform also includes a market research panel, providing users with valuable insights into various pet brands and associated perks.

Obvious Engineering

Seed Round in 2015
Obvious Engineering is a research and development-driven company specializing in computer vision technology, focusing on consumer devices and products. The company is creating foundational technologies that allow smart consumer devices to interpret and interact with their surroundings. Its platform enables users to capture, share, and utilize 3D content through standard smartphones, effectively transforming them into 3D scanners. By facilitating the mapping of visual environments and enhancing spatial awareness, Obvious Engineering aims to integrate digital content with the physical world, representing a significant advancement in how individuals engage with their everyday environments.

User Replay

Series A in 2014
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

WeSwap

Series A in 2014
WeSwap.com Limited operates an innovative online currency exchange platform designed for travelers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, it enables users to swap currency with one another at interbank exchange rates, ensuring transparency through a clear fee structure. The platform allows users to manage multiple currencies in an online account and provides a WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard, which facilitates access to funds worldwide wherever MasterCard is accepted. By simplifying the process of currency exchange, WeSwap helps travelers obtain favorable rates, track their spending, and easily send money to friends, enhancing their overall travel experience.

LoyaltyLion

Seed Round in 2014
LoyaltyLion Ltd. operates an online loyalty platform that supports small businesses in rewarding customers for various activities, including signups, reviews, referrals, and purchases. The platform allows stores to create customized social loyalty programs and provides insights into customer behavior and program performance. Founded in 2012 and based in London, LoyaltyLion is recognized for its fully integrated loyalty solutions tailored for Shopify brands, enhancing revenue growth by increasing customer retention and engagement. The company distinguishes itself by offering over a decade of specialized expertise in loyalty programs, enabling businesses to implement comprehensive strategies that align with their existing marketing efforts. Additionally, its integration with Klaviyo allows for the seamless transfer of loyalty data into email and SMS communications, further enhancing customer interaction and retention.

Reep Rewards

Seed Round in 2014
Welcome to Reep Rewards – It's the only App that pays you back, with cash back offers and special saving offers. Reep Rewards is free and its available now.

Evvnt

Seed Round in 2014
Evvnt is a comprehensive event marketing and ticketing platform that specializes in promoting and selling tickets for events. It offers a full-stack solution designed to enhance online event visibility and engagement through a vast network that includes over 5,000 event discovery calendars and 250,000 event promoters, collectively reaching more than 100 million consumers. By allowing event organizers to submit their events just once, Evvnt streamlines the promotional process, ensuring that events gain awareness and traction across various channels, including organic search, mobile, and social media. This facilitates immediate access to targeted audiences, making it easier for promoters to fill their events effectively.

Obvious Engineering

Seed Round in 2014
Obvious Engineering is a research and development-driven company specializing in computer vision technology, focusing on consumer devices and products. The company is creating foundational technologies that allow smart consumer devices to interpret and interact with their surroundings. Its platform enables users to capture, share, and utilize 3D content through standard smartphones, effectively transforming them into 3D scanners. By facilitating the mapping of visual environments and enhancing spatial awareness, Obvious Engineering aims to integrate digital content with the physical world, representing a significant advancement in how individuals engage with their everyday environments.

Citysocializer

Convertible Note in 2013
Citysocializer is a social discovery network that connects individuals seeking to meet new people and explore their local social scene. Established in 2007, the platform allows users to create profiles based on their interests and preferred neighborhoods, enabling them to receive invitations to gatherings with like-minded individuals. Through the platform, users can browse and participate in various social events, known as "socials," or organize their own meet-ups, facilitating real-world connections. As a fee-based service, Citysocializer has raised over £1.75 million from investors, including notable figures in the tech industry. The company has effectively merged virtual and real-world social networking, enhancing users' interactive social experiences in cities across the UK.

User Replay

Seed Round in 2013
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2013
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences tailored for various occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day. Established in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of gift categories, including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering services, tours, and travel. Additionally, Truly Experiences incorporates a bespoke concierge service to simplify the organization of events, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers.

WeSwap

Seed Round in 2013
WeSwap.com Limited operates an innovative online currency exchange platform designed for travelers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, it enables users to swap currency with one another at interbank exchange rates, ensuring transparency through a clear fee structure. The platform allows users to manage multiple currencies in an online account and provides a WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard, which facilitates access to funds worldwide wherever MasterCard is accepted. By simplifying the process of currency exchange, WeSwap helps travelers obtain favorable rates, track their spending, and easily send money to friends, enhancing their overall travel experience.

HandsHQ

Seed Round in 2013
HandsHQ is a developer of construction risk assessment software that simplifies the creation of health and safety documentation for businesses. The platform enables users to generate compliant, project-specific documents, such as risk assessments and method statements, in just a few minutes. By providing comprehensive, professional, and easily readable documents, HandsHQ ensures that all necessary details relevant to a project are included. The software is designed to make health and safety information accessible to the entire workforce, streamlining the process of managing essential documentation in compliance with current legislation while allowing users to brand documents with their business logo.

Toothpick

Seed Round in 2013
Toothpick is a healthcare technology company specializing in the dental industry, offering a comprehensive solution ecosystem for clinics in the MENA region and beyond. The company operates in six markets: UAE, Egypt, KSA, Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait, with over 80,000 users on its app. Toothpick has onboarded more than 450 dental suppliers and offers a range of services including financing options for patients and clinics, an online marketplace for e-commerce and digital procurement management, and technology licensing for medical and dental centers. The platform enhances the patient experience by allowing individuals to compare and book appointments at local dental practices online while enabling dentists to optimize their schedules. Additionally, Toothpick provides an online store for dental supplies, streamlining the purchasing process and improving the overall efficiency of dental practices.

Unifyo

Seed Round in 2013
Unifyo is an essential tool for high performing sales teams that delivers deal-making relationship insight directly to the sales rep and puts unique activity reports in the hands of the sales manager. The innovative contact management technology has a unique ability to categorise contacts across different systems, accounts and identities. 2000 people are currently using a trial version and Unifyo is oversubscribed for the enterprise customer development programme.

SimpleTax

Seed Round in 2012
HMRC recognised SimpleTax is the easy way of calculating & submitting a self-assessment return. Developed with individuals in mind and not accountants – it is intuitive & jargon-free. You can record income & expenses via the SimpleTax App by scanning receipts & invoices directly into a return. The software guides you through the process of entering the required information to complete a return & based on this information, the software suggests where further savings could be made. You can register for free and enter all your information prior to paying for the service – once the return is complete and ready to be submitted to HMRC you pay for the service online by using a credit or debit card (10 transactions or 14 days free trial).

ClusterHQ

Seed Round in 2012
Cluster HQ is a Saas service to make container virtualisation (eg Docker) useful for database driven services. The company is based in Bristol, UK but is global in its ambitions.

SmartTrade App

Seed Round in 2012
SmartTrade App is a revolution in the card payments industry. With our award winning technology you can accept card payments from anywhere in the world with just your smartphone and a below average internet connection. That's not all, you can also manage your invoices, quotes and receipts, enjoy complete customer and job records with the ability to accept payments over the phone, via email or face to face, whichever you prefer. If you are using an accounting software to keep track, don't worry, we have that integration as well. We are PCI Level 1 compliant, the highest level of security in the market. You don't need any hardware or merchant account. Anyone looking to accept card payments on behalf of their business can do so at no cost for 30 days, no billing details needed. We start you at a record low 1.85% transaction rate where other companies won't let you go until you've proven thousands of pounds in monthly volume.

Gleanin

Seed Round in 2012
Gleanin is a U.K.-based referral marketing platform founded in 2011 by Peter Richards, Paul Birch, and Ajay Mathur. It focuses on enhancing attendance at large events such as exhibitions, conventions, and trade shows by utilizing social widgets that encourage registrants to invite others. This approach not only increases registrations but also allows users to calculate the cost per registrant and attendee referred through the platform. Gleanin provides exhibitors with their own social referral widgets, adding value and driving new registrations. The company partners with various event organizers, including UBM, ITE, and Clarion Events, and collaborates with suppliers like CirCDATA and Cvent to optimize the event registration and social advocacy experience for clients.

CultureLabel

Seed Round in 2012
CultureLabel Limited is an online marketplace based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the sale of gift and art products. Founded in 2007, the company offers a diverse range of items, including jewelry, bags, gadgets, stationery, clothing, home accessories, and kitchen products. CultureLabel serves as a curated e-commerce platform that features creative products and limited edition art sourced from renowned museums, galleries, artists, and designers. This approach allows design enthusiasts and museum lovers to access unique and artistic merchandise. As of February 2015, CultureLabel operates as a subsidiary of Bridgeman Art Library.

Lifecake

Seed Round in 2012
Lifecake Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in software designed for the digital storage and organization of photos and videos. Founded in 2006, Lifecake offers an application that allows parents to capture, store, and share their children's milestones privately. Users can organize and back up their digital memories, including photos, videos, and text updates, across various devices such as phones, tablets, and computers. The platform enables families to create a personal narrative of their children's lives, making it easier to revisit and share cherished moments. Lifecake operates as a subsidiary of Canon Europe Ltd. since 2015.

Highgate Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Highgate Labs Limited, incorporated in 2012 and based in London, United Kingdom, focuses on developing a mobile payment solution. The company aims to innovate and enhance the mobile payment landscape, providing convenient and efficient financial transactions for users.

Housebites

Seed Round in 2012
Create tasty, inspiring and healthy meals at home. We'll send you all the ingredients, recipes and expert tips. Release your inner chef!

Retronaut.co

Seed Round in 2012
Retronaut Ltd is a company based in Witney, United Kingdom, established in 2010, that focuses on publishing books grounded in historical data. The company's offerings include guides on pet care and child-rearing, as well as works associated with National Geographic. Retronaut specializes in curating a vast digital collection of historical images, sounds, and stories, sourced from both physical and digital archives, including museums. By mining various archives, Retronaut aims to present content that challenges conventional perceptions of time, showcasing photographs that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reveal deeper connections to the past. The company sells its publications through an online platform, making its historical insights accessible to a broader audience.
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