Staff Heroes
Seed Round in 2018
Staff Heroes is a leading on-demand booking platform that specializes in connecting businesses with vetted temporary staff in the hospitality, event, and venue sectors in London. Founded in December 2015 by Laurent Gibb, the company eliminates traditional agency intermediaries, granting businesses direct control and transparency over their staffing needs. Users can view worker profiles and ratings, allowing them to create preferred pools of temporary staff. Additionally, workers can rate businesses based on their experiences, fostering a reciprocal feedback system. Staff Heroes serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations such as Four Seasons, Hilton, and BBC, as well as over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform empowers workers by providing them with the flexibility to choose their working hours and locations, promoting a more democratic work environment that incentivizes loyalty through rewards and gamification. Headquartered in London, Staff Heroes is transforming the temporary staffing industry by streamlining the hiring process for both businesses and workers.
Crossflow - The Working Capital Marketplace
Seed Round in 2018
Crossflow Payments Limited operates a working capital marketplace that connects global businesses and their suppliers with alternative finance providers to facilitate fast and flexible working capital solutions. Established in 2013 and based in London, the platform allows enterprises to optimize their working capital by enabling immediate invoice payments for suppliers. Crossflow's technology automates processes and integrates seamlessly with clients' operational systems, enhancing data security and operational efficiency. By providing access to a global network of funders, Crossflow helps businesses improve liquidity, standardize payment terms, and strengthen supplier relationships through instant financing. The platform combines invoice financing with peer-to-peer lending, replacing traditional paper processes with a flexible electronic interface. This comprehensive solution supports cash flow management, treasury optimization, and efficient supplier payments across various currencies.
Funding Xchange
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2014, Funding Xchange is transforming the SME funding ecosystem by connecting businesses with over 70 funders via its digital platform. It offers indicative offers within 3 minutes and funds in business bank accounts within 10 minutes. The company's Marketplace provides access to finance through partnerships with major price comparison websites, banks, advisory platforms, and accounting software providers. Through FXE Technologies, Funding Xchange white-labels intelligent SME lending tools for banks, funders, and brokers.
KisanHub
Seed Round in 2018
KisanHub is a developer of a crop intelligence platform that aims to enhance the efficiency of agri-enterprises by providing actionable insights through data integration. The platform connects enterprises with growers, facilitating better supply chain management by offering streamlined access to critical information such as crop progress, weather data, satellite imagery, stock levels, and delivery schedules. KisanHub's software suite is designed to improve visibility and decision-making in the agricultural supply chain, enabling producer groups to optimize their operations and improve profit margins. By leveraging precision agriculture, big data, cloud computing, and mobile technologies, KisanHub supports clients in making informed decisions that drive productivity and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
Applied Blockchain
Seed Round in 2018
Applied Blockchain is a London-based company founded in 2015 that develops blockchain applications and provides consulting services using privacy-preserving distributed ledger technology and smart contracts. It builds enterprise solutions that apply advanced cryptography to enhance data security and privacy across industries such as financial services, energy, aviation, automotive, supply chain, telecom, legal, medical, property and recruitment. The company offers end-to-end services including architecture, privacy, user interface design, development and ongoing support, integrating blockchain technology to improve data security, transparency, automation and operational efficiency. Its solutions include a private blockchain banking application, biometric login and identity verification, a distributed drone registry and employment/academic verification tools, along with training workshops for clients. Shell has been reported as a major client and investor. Founded in 2015 and based in London, Applied Blockchain focuses on building and deploying secure, decentralized applications and infrastructure for enterprises and startups.
Cohesion
Seed Round in 2018
Cohesion Web Technologies Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializes in developing DX8, a low-code software solution designed for website building and management. This toolkit empowers developers, designers, and marketers to efficiently create and edit webpages, enabling quicker deployment and resource optimization for digital projects. The company’s innovative approach to website creation utilizes a data-driven methodology, which is positioned to become a leading standard for enterprises seeking flexibility and speed across their digital platforms. Notable clients include Royal Mail, London Business School, City and Guilds, and Close Brothers Bank. As of September 2019, Cohesion operates as a subsidiary of Acquia Inc.
Cygnetise
Seed Round in 2017
Cygnetise Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing a decentralized application for managing authorized signature lists (ASLs) using blockchain technology and encryption software. Founded in 2016, Cygnetise's platform enables organizations to efficiently create and maintain a digital directory of authorized signatories. This application enhances security by allowing real-time editing and maintenance of signatory lists, while also facilitating the sharing of these lists among entities. By streamlining the traditionally cumbersome paper-based process, Cygnetise significantly reduces the risk of fraud and helps organizations save over 90% of their administrative time and costs. The company serves a range of clients, including prominent financial institutions, thereby addressing critical needs in signatory management and fraud prevention.
Staff Heroes
Seed Round in 2017
Staff Heroes is a leading on-demand booking platform that specializes in connecting businesses with vetted temporary staff in the hospitality, event, and venue sectors in London. Founded in December 2015 by Laurent Gibb, the company eliminates traditional agency intermediaries, granting businesses direct control and transparency over their staffing needs. Users can view worker profiles and ratings, allowing them to create preferred pools of temporary staff. Additionally, workers can rate businesses based on their experiences, fostering a reciprocal feedback system. Staff Heroes serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations such as Four Seasons, Hilton, and BBC, as well as over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform empowers workers by providing them with the flexibility to choose their working hours and locations, promoting a more democratic work environment that incentivizes loyalty through rewards and gamification. Headquartered in London, Staff Heroes is transforming the temporary staffing industry by streamlining the hiring process for both businesses and workers.
Crossflow - The Working Capital Marketplace
Seed Round in 2017
Crossflow Payments Limited operates a working capital marketplace that connects global businesses and their suppliers with alternative finance providers to facilitate fast and flexible working capital solutions. Established in 2013 and based in London, the platform allows enterprises to optimize their working capital by enabling immediate invoice payments for suppliers. Crossflow's technology automates processes and integrates seamlessly with clients' operational systems, enhancing data security and operational efficiency. By providing access to a global network of funders, Crossflow helps businesses improve liquidity, standardize payment terms, and strengthen supplier relationships through instant financing. The platform combines invoice financing with peer-to-peer lending, replacing traditional paper processes with a flexible electronic interface. This comprehensive solution supports cash flow management, treasury optimization, and efficient supplier payments across various currencies.
55ip is a financial technology company that aims to enhance advisors' efficiency and client outcomes through its innovative investment strategy engine. It specializes in tax-smart portfolio design and delivery, featuring ActiveTax Technology® for optimized transitions, management, and withdrawals. By leveraging this platform, advisors can improve their practice's efficiency and effectiveness while reducing fees, losses, and taxes for clients.