AVIEL Intelligence
Pre Seed Round in 2025
AVIEL Intelligence specializes in AI-driven financial fraud prevention. It offers a solution for payment service providers and financial institutions to proactively block fraudulent transactions. The platform combines AI and human intelligence to monitor online environments where financial scams originate, identifying key indicators such as precise scammer account details and tracking related payments. It provides actionable insights to detect and block fraud, helping the financial sector reduce scam liability and protect customers from payment fraud.
FLIT
Venture Round in 2025
FLIT is a company dedicated to the design and manufacturing of lightweight folding electric bikes (e-bikes) specifically for urban commuters. Based in Cambridge, FLIT emphasizes innovation and quality in its products, offering compact and efficient solutions for city travel. The company's flagship model, the FLIT-16, represents a new generation of folding e-bikes that merge portability with performance. Building on this foundation, the FLIT M2 incorporates Rider-Centric Folding Bike Geometry, enhancing user comfort and convenience. Through its offerings, FLIT aims to revolutionize urban commuting by providing sustainable, flexible, and enjoyable alternatives to conventional transportation methods.
Wilder Sensing
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Wilder Sensing is a nature technology company that specializes in biodiversity monitoring services. It employs artificial intelligence and bioacoustic analysis to process and interpret large datasets, providing ecological assessments and actionable insights to environmental consultants, researchers, and industries. This enables clients to track biodiversity trends, ensure environmental compliance, and optimize site management.
Illumion
Seed Round in 2024
Illumion is a technology company specializing in energy storage solutions. It develops and manufactures a lab-based, real-time measurement device that provides detailed insights into energy storage processes at sub-micrometer scales. This device enables researchers to visualize and understand energy storage processes in real-time, optimize material usage, and identify performance limitations at the microscopic level, thereby accelerating battery development and enhancing energy storage efficiency and performance.
Xwatts
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Xwatts is a developer of an intelligent energy management system specifically designed for commercial buildings. The company focuses on reducing costs and emissions through continuous analysis of energy usage patterns, environmental conditions, and market data. By optimizing and automating electricity consumption, Xwatts enables building owners to take direct control of their distributed energy assets. The system evaluates historical usage alongside real-time market data to enhance asset scheduling and minimize electricity consumption costs, thereby promoting more efficient energy management in commercial properties.
Monument Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
Monument Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing drugs for treating serious diseases of the central nervous system. Its innovative approach employs proprietary digital biomarkers to reduce patient heterogeneity, enabling more targeted neuroscience drug development in areas with unmet medical needs.
Qureight is a healthcare technology company specializing in imaging analytics. It employs artificial intelligence and advanced processing tools to derive insights from large clinical datasets, focusing on respiratory diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and lung cancer.
Bugbiome
Pre Seed Round in 2024
BugBiome is a biotechnology company that develops eco-friendly bio-repellents to create natural pest control products. It focuses on identifying and enhancing beneficial microbes that deter pests organically, providing an alternative to traditional chemical methods. The company aims to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable pest management practices, potentially benefiting sectors such as agriculture and households.
Founded in 2018, Xampla develops plant-based materials derived from pea protein to replace microplastics. Its product range includes microcapsules for homecare and personal care products, films, coatings, and single-use plastics for packaging applications.
zeroRISC
Seed Round in 2023
ZeroRISC is a stealth startup specializing in hardware security. It operates an integrity management platform that provides cloud-based security services, ensuring the transparency and trust of all connected devices. The platform leverages open-source secure silicon, offering comprehensive services, software, and silicon device management, allowing customers to maintain control over their devices throughout their lifecycle.
Adora Health
Seed Round in 2023
Adora Health is a digital health company focused on supporting women's health, particularly during menopause. It has developed an application that utilizes natural language processing and artificial intelligence to provide personalized health management solutions. The platform offers a range of tools, including telehealth services, tailored advice, and lifestyle recommendations, all aimed at helping women navigate their health and well-being during this significant life stage. By integrating technology with women's health needs, Adora Health empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their nutrition and overall wellness.
Albotherm
Seed Round in 2023
Albotherm specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative passive cooling polymer coatings aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts. The company's core technology involves a smart transitioning coating that regulates surface temperatures without requiring energy input. This coating transitions reversibly from clear to white when temperatures exceed a specified trigger point, effectively reflecting unwanted light and preventing overheating. By offering this unique solution, Albotherm serves various industries seeking to enhance thermal management and reduce energy consumption associated with cooling.
Five Alarm Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Five Alarm Bio is a drug discovery company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in researching and developing anti-aging therapies aimed at reducing age-related illnesses and limitations. Five Alarm Bio employs a small molecule strategy to enhance the body's defenses against damage that accumulates with aging, with the goal of extending the lifespan of healthy cells and mitigating the development and progression of diseases associated with aging.
Molymem
Seed Round in 2023
Molymem is a company dedicated to improving the efficiency of filtering membranes utilized in separation processes, particularly in desalination and the removal of industrial contaminants. The firm develops functional and sustainable membrane technology that addresses global water and wastewater challenges. Its innovative membranes are designed to achieve high water permeance, selective species rejection, and corrosion resistance. This technology enables industries and municipalities to reduce their environmental impact while managing water resources more effectively.
Founded in 2016, Qkine is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK. It specializes in manufacturing high-purity, animal-free growth factors, cytokines, and other complex proteins for life science applications, including stem cell culture, organoid research, and regenerative medicine.
Silveray
Seed Round in 2022
Silveray develops affordable large-area direct conversion detectors for the X-ray imaging market.
Spirea
Venture Round in 2022
Spirea Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Established in 2015, Spirea has created a smart polymer platform that enhances the controlled delivery of drug combinations, aiming to maximize the clinical efficacy of therapies. The company's flexible approach to ADC design allows for a greater amount of drug payload to be precisely targeted at tumor cells, increasing therapeutic effects while significantly minimizing adverse side effects. This advancement enables healthcare providers to offer well-tolerated treatment options for a variety of cancer types, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Stamp Free
Seed Round in 2022
Stamp Free operates as a digital postage stamp company. It provides an app that enables personal and business customers to buy stamps or digital postage directly on their mobile phones, facilitating the posting of letters or parcels in the usual manner.
Pommelhorse
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pommelhorse specializes in developing advanced communication tools for diverse applications such as work, education, healthcare, and personal use. The company's core technology involves real-time video processing, manipulating signals frame by frame and pixel by pixel using a blend of traditional vision algorithms and proprietary techniques. To enhance performance, particularly in confined spaces, Pommelhorse creates and trains specialized models to complement its vision algorithms.
Concr is a techbio company focused on enhancing cancer treatment through innovative predictive modeling. Utilizing methods derived from astrophysics, Concr aims to accurately forecast patient outcomes and responses to both novel and existing cancer therapies. The company's cloud-native platform, FarrSight®, enables researchers to simulate clinical trials, predict therapeutic responses, and conduct bioinformatics analyses, facilitating a more personalized approach to cancer care. By leveraging fragmented data from various stages of drug development, Concr eliminates the reliance on big data while generating precise multi-modal tumor models. Headquartered in London, with a subsidiary in Brisbane, Australia, Concr is backed by prominent investors, including the University of Cambridge Enterprise and Oncology Ventures, among others.
Signaloid
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Signaloid is a technology company that specializes in computing platforms and software solutions aimed at uncertainty-tracking in data inputs. Its offerings include a cloud platform and application programming interface that facilitate advanced computations and data storage. The company's technologies are applicable across various fields such as materials modeling, autonomous systems, computational finance, machine learning, and quantum computing. By leveraging its innovations, Signaloid enables clients to assess the impact of uncertainties on their decision-making processes, helping them to ensure compliance with regulations, optimize costs, and enhance safety outcomes.
Qureight
Seed Round in 2022
Qureight is a healthcare technology company specializing in imaging analytics. It employs artificial intelligence and advanced processing tools to derive insights from large clinical datasets, focusing on respiratory diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and lung cancer.
Closed Loop Medicine
Series A in 2021
Closed Loop Medicine designs and develops healthcare technology software that optimizes drug dosing on an individual level through integrated digital therapies. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes for chronic diseases, with products in development for hypertension and insomnia.
Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT)
Series A in 2021
NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.
Forefront RF
Seed Round in 2021
Forefront RF is a semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency technology. Its core product enables simpler designs for multi-band smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, enhancing global accessibility and signal reception.
Porotech
Venture Round in 2021
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
Porotech
Seed Round in 2021
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
ScaleXP
Seed Round in 2021
ScaleXP is an automated analytics platform that supports small businesses by consolidating their financial and sales data. The company specializes in providing growth insights tailored for early-stage and high-growth enterprises. Its software automates the calculation of essential metrics, including deferred revenue, annual recurring revenue, monthly recurring revenue, customer acquisition cost, and customer lifetime value. By offering a unified dashboard, ScaleXP enables businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions that can drive growth and improve operational efficiency.
Concr
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Concr is a techbio company focused on enhancing cancer treatment through innovative predictive modeling. Utilizing methods derived from astrophysics, Concr aims to accurately forecast patient outcomes and responses to both novel and existing cancer therapies. The company's cloud-native platform, FarrSight®, enables researchers to simulate clinical trials, predict therapeutic responses, and conduct bioinformatics analyses, facilitating a more personalized approach to cancer care. By leveraging fragmented data from various stages of drug development, Concr eliminates the reliance on big data while generating precise multi-modal tumor models. Headquartered in London, with a subsidiary in Brisbane, Australia, Concr is backed by prominent investors, including the University of Cambridge Enterprise and Oncology Ventures, among others.
Antiverse
Seed Round in 2021
Antiverse is an innovative biotechnology company specializing in accelerating drug development through its proprietary platform. This platform combines structural biology, machine learning, and medicine to facilitate quicker and more cost-effective breakthroughs in antibody discovery.
Cambridge GaN Devices
Series A in 2021
Cambridge GaN Devices develops gallium nitride based power devices and transistors designed to improve energy efficiency in power electronics. The company designs, creates, and commercializes GaN-based semiconductors that achieve faster switching, lower energy losses, and smaller form factors compared with traditional silicon devices while delivering higher power density. Its products are intended for applications in sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, enabling compact and more efficient power conversion and energy management. The company collaborates with industry partners to drive innovation and accelerate adoption of GaN technology in the power semiconductor market.
BlackCurve
Seed Round in 2021
BlackCurve Solutions Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in cloud-based price management and optimization software for online retailers. Its platform helps businesses determine the optimal price for their products and services, monitor competitors' pricing, reduce errors, and handle multiple currencies and customer segments across various channels. Additionally, BlackCurve offers pricing consultancy, training, and insight packages to aid clients in maximizing their profit potential.
Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT)
Seed Round in 2020
NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.
Sorex Sensors
Seed Round in 2020
Sorex Sensors designs and manufactures high-sensitivity micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mass sensors based on film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology. Their products, fabricated on silicon wafers, measure mass down to the femtogram range and temperature with a resolution of 0.2°C, making them suitable for thin film metrology, particulate monitoring, and gas detection applications.
Spotta Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing smart pest detection systems for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2018, Spotta offers an innovative battery-powered insect monitoring sensor designed to detect bed bug infestations at an early stage. The sensor alerts users when bed bugs are detected and analyzes the findings to ensure notifications are sent only for genuine incidents. This proactive approach allows hotels and lodging providers to prevent bed bugs from entering guest rooms, facilitating easier and more cost-effective treatment options. Spotta's technology aims to enhance guest comfort and safety while minimizing the impact of bed bug infestations on the hospitality sector.
Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT)
Venture Round in 2020
NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.
Flusso Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacturing of sensor solutions tailored to various industries. The company produces mass flow and air velocity sensors, leveraging proprietary technology to meet specific application needs.
Vitrue Health
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vitrue Health specializes in digital technology aimed at reducing musculoskeletal issues through accurate measurement and assessment. The company's flagship products, including VIDA and Vitrue EVVA, utilize advanced computer vision and biomechanics to objectively evaluate musculoskeletal health in various settings, from workplaces to clinical environments. VIDA specifically addresses the needs of desk workers by assessing their workspaces and ensuring compliance with ergonomic standards, helping to mitigate common problems like back and neck pain. Vitrue EVVA employs depth sensors for clinical-grade evaluations, which are valuable in orthopaedics, injury prevention in elite sports, and health screenings. By providing detailed reports and predictive insights regarding functional ability and core strength, Vitrue Health empowers both clinicians and patients to identify issues early, design optimal treatment plans, and engage patients in their recovery. The company’s mission is to establish a new foundation for musculoskeletal healthcare, aiming to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for millions.
MicrofluidX
Seed Round in 2020
MicrofluidX Ltd is a London-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a cell bioprocessing platform specifically designed for autologous cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The company offers a microfluidic bioprocessing system that integrates various cell culture capabilities—including seeding, expansion, differentiation, transduction, washing, sorting, concentration, sampling, and harvesting—into a single closed system. This automated technology addresses key challenges in the field, such as process control, scalability, and cost, enabling biologists to efficiently conduct process development by experimenting with multiple cell culture conditions.
Porotech
Seed Round in 2020
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
Kalium Health
Seed Round in 2020
Kalium Health Ltd is a medical technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative tests for blood potassium concentration. Founded in 2018 and previously known as Kalium Diagnostics Ltd, the company focuses on patient-centric approaches to manage kidney disease, which significantly impacts healthcare costs. Kalium Health is developing a user-friendly finger-prick blood test that allows patients to monitor their potassium levels conveniently and affordably, addressing a critical risk associated with kidney disease. This technology aims to provide real-time, clinically actionable health insights into cardiorenal diseases, thereby transforming the standard of care for millions of patients. With a clear regulatory pathway and a targeted go-to-market strategy, Kalium Health is positioned to make a significant impact in the field of kidney care.
Techspert
Series A in 2020
Techspert is an expert network platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify, index, and connect businesses with domain-specific experts for industry insights. Originating in the healthcare sector, the company recognized how slow and costly traditional knowledge sourcing could be and extended its approach to serve clients across sectors worldwide. The platform analyzes web material to build accurate expert profiles and map connections between individuals and their affiliated institutions, enabling clients to find, evaluate, and source key opinion leaders globally. The team includes computer science PhDs, software developers, and client relations professionals, and the company serves large consultancies and private equity groups. Techspert aims to democratize access to knowledge and improve decision making by making expertise more discoverable and actionable.
Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT)
Venture Round in 2019
NPT is a cleantech company that has developed a revolutionary process technology called REFNOVA. REFNOVA allows customers to converts non-food plant residues into sustainable products such as biochar, activated carbon, biofuel, biopolymers and biochemicals. Our products help customers replace fossil based products and enable decarbonisation.
Cambridge Communication Systems
Corporate Round in 2019
Cambridge Communication Systems Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and developing advanced wireless backhaul solutions. The company focuses on self-organizing technologies that provide connectivity for various applications, including small cell networks, Wi-Fi, CCTV, smart cities, and enterprise access. Its flagship product, Metnet, is a self-organizing 5G microwave backhaul system that operates in the 24/26/28GHz frequency range. Cambridge Communication Systems aims to deliver gigabit connectivity through intelligent, self-optimizing, and self-healing mesh networks, which serve as a cost-effective extension of fiber infrastructure. This innovative approach allows network operators to create hybrid fiber-wireless networks, optimizing total cost of ownership across diverse environments, from urban to rural areas and residential to enterprise settings.
Founded in 2011, PervasID specializes in developing wide area RFID systems that offer location capabilities based on the EPC Class1 Gen2 standard. The company's technology enables accurate tracking of goods and assets across various industries.
Sorex Sensors
Seed Round in 2018
Sorex Sensors designs and manufactures high-sensitivity micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mass sensors based on film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology. Their products, fabricated on silicon wafers, measure mass down to the femtogram range and temperature with a resolution of 0.2°C, making them suitable for thin film metrology, particulate monitoring, and gas detection applications.
Stemnovate
Seed Round in 2018
Stemnovate Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative tools and technologies for drug screening and safety testing. Established in 2016, the company offers a range of products including induced pluripotent stem cells, primary human and multispecies cells, and a comprehensive cell culture and analysis package. Stemnovate employs advanced devices such as micro physiological systems and microfluidic technologies to facilitate research and development. One of its notable projects, the "Liver on chip," focuses on liver toxicity testing and integrates cellular reprogramming, stem cell research, and organ-on-chip technology. The company also provides services in cell reprogramming, differentiation, and application development, catering to a diverse clientele that includes pharmacists, contract research organizations, small to medium enterprises, and academic institutions.
ROADMap Systems
Series B in 2018
ROADMap Systems Limited is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for fiber optic communication networks. Founded in 2013, the company addresses the growing demands of network operators by providing solutions that enable reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs). These advanced switches are designed to handle the increasing capacity required for high-speed internet data, specifically accommodating next-generation data rates of 400 Gbps. ROADMap Systems leverages four patents licensed from the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics to offer telecom and datacom applications that tackle challenges related to data rates, fiber management, power requirements, and network costs. By focusing on highly flexible optical switching capabilities, the company aims to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.
Closed Loop Medicine
Seed Round in 2018
Closed Loop Medicine designs and develops healthcare technology software that optimizes drug dosing on an individual level through integrated digital therapies. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes for chronic diseases, with products in development for hypertension and insomnia.
Featurespace
Venture Round in 2017
Featurespace is a technology company that develops Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and automated deep behavioral networks to prevent fraud and financial crime. Its ARIC platform provides real-time risk scoring and anomaly detection to monitor customer data across transactions and channels, automatically identifying risk, blocking new fraud attacks, and distinguishing genuine activity. The ARIC Risk Hub operates in real time and is used by more than 30 major global financial institutions to protect customers and revenue, spanning multiple countries. The company serves financial institutions and other sectors, including responsible gambling and churn protection, by analyzing streams of customer data to detect anomalies and prevent loss while minimizing disruption to legitimate customers.
Pathfinder Medical
Series A in 2017
Pathfinder Medical is focused on developing an innovative electronic guidance system that allows clinicians to connect blood vessels through minimally invasive techniques. This novel catheter-based technology is specifically designed for vascular access creation, addressing critical needs in the treatment of kidney failure, particularly for patients requiring hemodialysis. The system is engineered to be performed outside of the operating room, reducing the likelihood of complications and enhancing patient care. Pathfinder Medical's platform has significant potential across various clinical applications, including bypassing peripheral blockages, and operates within a substantial market valued at £1.6 billion annually.
Virtual Arts
Seed Round in 2017
Virtual Arts Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, established in 2016, that specializes in developing mobile extended reality software to transform the landscape of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. The company aims to make high-quality immersive content accessible to a broad audience by addressing the technical challenges associated with VR, AR, and MR experiences, particularly on mobile platforms. Virtual Arts is focused on creating a diverse portfolio of interactive entertainment, including games and animated experiences, while also developing proprietary technology to ensure visually stunning and smooth performance across a range of devices, from entry-level smartphones using Google Cardboard to high-end PCs and consoles. The team comprises experienced professionals from leading technology firms, bringing expertise in mobile graphics and game development to support their vision of widespread adoption of immersive technology.
Closed Loop Medicine
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Closed Loop Medicine designs and develops healthcare technology software that optimizes drug dosing on an individual level through integrated digital therapies. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes for chronic diseases, with products in development for hypertension and insomnia.
Libertine FPE
Venture Round in 2017
Libertine FPE, established in 2009 and headquartered in York, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of linear generator and piston power systems. The company produces biogas power generators, heat recovery systems, and portable off-grid power solutions for various consumer, industrial, and other applications. Additionally, Libertine FPE develops free piston power modules that generate electrical power for extended-range electric vehicles and hybrids. Their primary market is the automotive and motorsport industries globally.
Kaptivo
Venture Round in 2017
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
Myrtle Software
Seed Round in 2017
Myrtle Software Ltd, founded in 2003 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software tailored for the visual effects industries. The company's focus lies in image processing and large-scale simulation. Additionally, Myrtle.ai, a part of Myrtle Software, is dedicated to optimizing machine learning inference workloads across various applications, including cloud or enterprise data centers and edge environments. Their products and expertise ensure that all available compute resources are optimized for cost, throughput, latency, and energy efficiency.
Wazoku
Debt Financing in 2017
Wazoku Limited is a London-based company that specializes in web-based idea management tools aimed at fostering innovation within organizations. Established in 2011, Wazoku offers various solutions, including Custom Spotlight, Business Spotlight, Government Spotlight, and Idea Spotlight, which enable businesses to capture, evaluate, and prioritize ideas from employees, partners, and customers. These tools are designed to support organizations of all sizes in their innovation efforts, helping them to build a sustainable culture of innovation. In addition to its software offerings, Wazoku provides training, workshops, and consulting services to enhance the idea management process. The company is committed to integrating innovation and sustainability into its core operations, believing that every organization can innovate effectively at scale.
Focal Point Positioning
Series B in 2017
Focal Point Positioning Ltd. is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in advanced positioning, navigation, and timing solutions. Founded in 2015, it leverages smartphone-based sensor fusion, machine learning, and signal processing to offer satellite positioning capabilities in previously unreachable areas. The company has developed two core products, S-GNSS and D-Tail, which enhance the sensitivity and accuracy of GPS receivers and utilize existing smartphone sensors for precise three-dimensional tracking. Focal Point serves a diverse range of sectors, including defense, security, aerospace, autonomy, telecommunications, retail, logistics, and emergency services, addressing challenges in GNSS and GPS-denied environments. The company is led by Dr. Ramsey Faragher, a recognized expert in the field, who has a distinguished background that includes significant contributions to multi-sensor positioning systems and advanced navigation technologies for various applications, including unmanned vehicles and space exploration.
Audio Analytic
Series A in 2017
Audio Analytic Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in developing sound recognition software for consumer electronics. Based in Cambridge, UK, with an office in San Francisco, the company offers embedded software platforms, ai3™ and ai3-nano™, which enable products like smart speakers, video doorbells, and earbuds to understand and respond to their environment through sound. Their software is licensed to leading consumer tech companies, providing context-based intelligence to enhance user experiences.
Heartfelt Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Heartfelt Technologies develops a telemonitoring system that uses optical sensors and AI to track foot volume changes in patients with heart failure. This data is analyzed to identify trends and provide timely alerts to healthcare providers, aiming to reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient care.
Crayfish.io
Seed Round in 2017
Crayfish.io is a digital platform that offers affordable online business services tailored to companies engaging in cross-border trade, particularly with China. The platform provides a 24/7 e-commerce site designed to support businesses that are often underserved and overcharged. Crayfish.io offers a wide range of vetted services suitable for various budgets, including B2B marketing, sourcing, office setup, and staff recruitment. The services are complemented by secure payment options, online project management, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Additionally, the company assists enterprises with multilingual needs, facilitates cross-border collaborations, supports investor relations, and helps execute business plans, enabling clients to save costs and enhance their operational efficiency.
Artfinder
Venture Round in 2016
Artfinder is an online art marketplace that connects art lovers with independent artists from over 100 countries, facilitating the purchase of authentic and affordable art. The platform features a diverse collection of more than 500,000 artworks, including paintings, photography, sculptures, and prints. By providing a space for over 10,000 artists and galleries, Artfinder supports the livelihoods of these creators and promotes the appreciation of art in everyday life. Recognized as the first Certified B Corporation in the art sector, Artfinder is committed to balancing social purpose and environmental responsibility with its business operations. With a global subscriber base exceeding 600,000, the company offers a unique opportunity for customers to enhance their homes and workplaces while fostering a sustainable art community.
Techspert
Seed Round in 2016
Techspert is an expert network platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify, index, and connect businesses with domain-specific experts for industry insights. Originating in the healthcare sector, the company recognized how slow and costly traditional knowledge sourcing could be and extended its approach to serve clients across sectors worldwide. The platform analyzes web material to build accurate expert profiles and map connections between individuals and their affiliated institutions, enabling clients to find, evaluate, and source key opinion leaders globally. The team includes computer science PhDs, software developers, and client relations professionals, and the company serves large consultancies and private equity groups. Techspert aims to democratize access to knowledge and improve decision making by making expertise more discoverable and actionable.
Exonate
Angel Round in 2016
Exonate is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule drugs that modulate alternative messenger RNA splicing. It specializes in ophthalmology, with a primary focus on treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), as well as wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). The company's lead program aims to provide superior efficacy through topical agents in preclinical models of wAMD.
Encore Musicians
Seed Round in 2016
Encore Musicians is a platform that connects individuals with musicians. It facilitates the booking of musicians for various performances such as weddings, parties, charity events, and corporate functions.
Healx, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, is a biotechnology company specializing in rare disease treatments. It employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and repurpose existing drugs for new therapeutic uses, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and reduce development risks. By integrating deep pharmacology expertise and patient engagement, Healx matches treatments to disease patients, addressing unmet needs in the rare disease space.
Cambridge Mask
Seed Round in 2016
Cambridge Mask Co specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced consumer pollution masks that utilize military-grade filter technology originally developed for chemical, nuclear, and biological warfare protection. These masks are designed to filter nearly 100% of viruses, bacteria, gases, and particulate pollution, providing users with effective protection against air pollution. Available in a variety of sizes and patterns suitable for all ages, Cambridge Mask Co serves a diverse clientele, including organizations such as the United Nations, NetJets, and British Airways. The company's commitment to health and safety is evident in its use of activated carbon cloth for superior filtration, ensuring that users can breathe cleaner air and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Kheiron Medical Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Kheiron Medical Technologies is a London-based medical technology company that develops Mia, an AI-powered mammography screening tool designed to help radiologists detect breast cancer. The system combines deep learning with radiology insights to improve detection efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across imaging workflows. Incorporated in 2016 and formerly known as Maesterai, the company maintains an international presence with offices in London, San Francisco, Budapest, and Amsterdam, aiming to advance precision radiology and improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Arecor
Venture Round in 2016
Arecor Limited is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in stabilization technology solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Founded in 2006, Arecor utilizes its innovative formulation technology platform to enhance the commercial value and utility of proteins across various applications, including vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The company develops products targeting infectious diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, and hormone replacement therapies. It focuses on reformulating existing therapies to improve their stability and efficacy, enabling self-administration for patients through pre-filled syringes and injection pens. Notably, Arecor works on high-concentration formulations of antibodies, such as Trastuzumab and Rituximab, to improve treatment for conditions like breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Additionally, Arecor creates stable liquid formulations for vaccines and biological therapies, addressing challenges in degradation and stability. Through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, Arecor aims to deliver advanced reformulations that enhance treatment options for patients.
ThirdEye
Seed Round in 2016
ThirdEye, LLC operates an artificial intelligence-based security platform that utilizes real-time deep learning on CCTV video streams. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enhances existing security infrastructure by providing retail staff with an AI assistant that analyzes shop floor activity. The platform is designed to combat shoplifting, reduce queue times, prevent stockouts, and deliver actionable analytics for brick-and-mortar retailers. By detecting suspicious behavior and relevant events in real-time, ThirdEye aims to improve the safety and efficiency of retail environments, enabling companies to make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Rabble is a privately held company that focuses on enhancing fitness levels while fostering social connections through engaging games. It operates a sports club that organizes exercise events designed for business groups and individuals. By offering a variety of playful activities, such as dodgeball and British bulldog, Rabble aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company encourages participants to incorporate fun into their exercise routines, promoting a healthy lifestyle without the monotony often associated with traditional workouts.
Plumis
Angel Round in 2016
Plumis Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative fire suppression systems. Established in 2008, Plumis focuses on providing alternatives to traditional home fire sprinklers, particularly for residential refurbishments and new builds. Their flagship product, Automist Smartscan, is a modern fire suppression system that operates automatically and requires less plumbing infrastructure, making it easier to install with minimal disruption. Plumis's solutions are particularly suited for high-risk environments, such as sheltered housing and care homes, and are trusted by homeowners, landlords, and fire inspectors in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, having won the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards in January. With over 10,000 installations, Plumis aims to enhance fire safety while reducing water damage associated with traditional sprinkler systems.
Featurespace
Venture Round in 2016
Featurespace is a technology company that develops Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and automated deep behavioral networks to prevent fraud and financial crime. Its ARIC platform provides real-time risk scoring and anomaly detection to monitor customer data across transactions and channels, automatically identifying risk, blocking new fraud attacks, and distinguishing genuine activity. The ARIC Risk Hub operates in real time and is used by more than 30 major global financial institutions to protect customers and revenue, spanning multiple countries. The company serves financial institutions and other sectors, including responsible gambling and churn protection, by analyzing streams of customer data to detect anomalies and prevent loss while minimizing disruption to legitimate customers.
DefiniGEN
Series B in 2016
DefiniGEN Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of human cell products for the life science and drug discovery sectors. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes its proprietary OptiDIFF stem cell production platform to create high-functionality cell types, including human hepatocytes and pancreatic cells, which are essential for predictive toxicology and drug discovery. DefiniGEN's offerings encompass a range of disease models, such as those for diabetes, hepatitis, and hypercholesterolemia, facilitating research and development in these areas. The company also provides custom services, including gene-editing custom cell line development and contract services for diabetes compound profiling. By leveraging advanced technologies and expertise in induced pluripotent stem cell production, DefiniGEN aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of new treatments, ultimately benefiting pharmaceutical clients in their research efforts.
Cambridge Nutraceuticals
Seed Round in 2016
Cambridge Nutraceuticals is a Cambridge-based nutraceutical company founded in 2012. Initially launched with a single product, Ateronon, a bioavailable lycopene formulation, the company has expanded its offering and, in December 2015, introduced an extended range of clinically proven supplements under the FutureYou brand. Based in central Cambridge with close ties to Cambridge University, the company focuses on developing bioavailable supplements with demonstrated benefits. Product development is supported by a medical board including leading clinicians and researchers such as Professor Alf Lindberg, Peter Kirkpatrick, and Dr Andrew Carson, contributing expertise from pharmaceutical R&D and NHS practice. Cambridge Nutraceuticals emphasizes clinically backed formulations and collaboration with medical professionals to advance evidence-based nutraceuticals.
Spectral Edge
Seed Round in 2016
Spectral Edge Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in image enhancement technologies. The company develops innovative solutions such as Phusion, which improves image and video quality by leveraging information outside the visible spectrum, and Eyeteq, a video personalization technology that enhances TV accessibility for color-blind individuals. Spectral Edge's products cater to consumer electronics manufacturers and service providers, serving applications like computational photography, security, and consumer electronics. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Audio Analytic
Venture Round in 2016
Audio Analytic Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in developing sound recognition software for consumer electronics. Based in Cambridge, UK, with an office in San Francisco, the company offers embedded software platforms, ai3™ and ai3-nano™, which enable products like smart speakers, video doorbells, and earbuds to understand and respond to their environment through sound. Their software is licensed to leading consumer tech companies, providing context-based intelligence to enhance user experiences.
Repositive
Seed Round in 2016
Repositive Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that operates an online platform facilitating access to human genomic data for researchers. The platform aggregates metadata from various genomic datasets worldwide, enabling users to discover and share data effectively. It offers features for managing data sources, enhancing visibility within the research community, and fostering collaborations. Additionally, Repositive provides services such as data scouting, access applications, policy reviews, and the establishment of data catalogues. The company has also developed the PDX Consortium to create a pre-competitive resource for patient-derived xenograft molecular data. Originally known as Nucleobase Limited, Repositive Ltd was incorporated in 2013 and rebranded in January 2015 to reflect its focus on genomic data accessibility and collaboration.
Axol Bioscience
Seed Round in 2015
Axol Bioscience Ltd., established in 2012 and based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, specializes in human cell culture systems for research purposes. The company produces and supplies various types of human cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), such as cardiomyocytes, neural stem cells, and astrocytes, along with primary cells like endothelial cells and fibroblasts. Axol also provides essential media, reagents, and growth factors to maintain these cell cultures. Additionally, they offer custom services including iPSC reprogramming, differentiation, genome editing, and cell sourcing tailored to clients' needs. Their products are distributed globally through strategic partners in various countries across Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally.
Ieso Digital Health
Venture Round in 2015
Ieso Digital Health provides online, evidence-based mental health therapy via a digital platform, enabling one-to-one cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by accredited therapists in a virtual, convenient setting. The service covers common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, sleep problems, and related issues, and also supports patients with chronic physical health problems, medically unexplained symptoms, and other cognitive concerns. The company uses proprietary technology, including natural language processing and artificial intelligence, to monitor therapist protocol adherence and risk in real time, enabling text-based therapy sessions. It serves health providers including the NHS, private individuals, and employers, expanding access to clinically validated care outside traditional in-person settings.
GeoSpock Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Tokyo and Singapore, specializes in developing a unique, cloud-native database platform, GeoSpock DB. This platform is optimized for querying and analyzing large-scale, location-tagged data, enabling efficient data fusion and rapid, complex queries using SQL. It integrates seamlessly with popular business intelligence tools and data science environments, empowering users to unlock insights from diverse IoT data sources, from real-time fleet tracking to local service applications.
Tripism
Seed Round in 2015
Tripism Ltd. is a travel platform that supports business and frequent travelers by providing curated recommendations for accommodation, dining, meetings, and leisure activities. The service enables users to share reviews and travel insights with their professional network, facilitating informed decision‑making for corporate travel programs. Founded in 2014, the company is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Funderbeam
Seed Round in 2015
Funderbeam is a platform connecting companies seeking investment with potential investors, facilitating equity stake transactions. Founded in 2013, it offers services including funding management, legal support, and investor networking.
Pekama empowers businesses to effectively manage their intellectual property using big data analytics. Its platform enables companies to access and monitor their existing IP within seconds, facilitating data-driven decisions and strategic planning.
Faculty AI
Seed Round in 2015
Faculty AI, formerly known as Advanced Skills Initiative Limited, is a London-based company specializing in data science and artificial intelligence services. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on helping organizations integrate AI into their business practices. It offers a range of services, including AI strategy development, consulting, and training for data scientists, aimed at enhancing their skills in deploying AI technologies. Faculty AI also provides a platform for large-scale cloud computing, facilitating access to extensive datasets for designing and testing AI models. Through its unique combination of strategy, software, and expertise, Faculty AI enables organizations to streamline AI deployment and ensures greater transparency and oversight in machine learning applications.
Cambridge Mask
Seed Round in 2015
Cambridge Mask Co specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced consumer pollution masks that utilize military-grade filter technology originally developed for chemical, nuclear, and biological warfare protection. These masks are designed to filter nearly 100% of viruses, bacteria, gases, and particulate pollution, providing users with effective protection against air pollution. Available in a variety of sizes and patterns suitable for all ages, Cambridge Mask Co serves a diverse clientele, including organizations such as the United Nations, NetJets, and British Airways. The company's commitment to health and safety is evident in its use of activated carbon cloth for superior filtration, ensuring that users can breathe cleaner air and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Dogtooth
Seed Round in 2015
Dogtooth is a technology start-up based in Cambridge that specializes in robotic solutions for soft fruit picking. The company has developed advanced intelligent robots capable of navigating rows of strawberries and raspberries. These robots are designed to detect and locate ripe fruit, efficiently pick it, and check its quality before placing it into punnets. By automating the fruit harvesting process, Dogtooth enables businesses to replace traditional hand-picking methods, resulting in significant time savings and improved operational efficiency.
SyndicateRoom
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
SyndicateRoom is a fintech company based in Cambridge, UK. It comprises data scientists, investment professionals, software developers, and marketers with a mission to invest early in British startup success stories. The company employs a data-driven model for portfolio construction, aiming to maximize returns and minimize risk for investors.
ROADMap Systems
Seed Round in 2014
ROADMap Systems Limited is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for fiber optic communication networks. Founded in 2013, the company addresses the growing demands of network operators by providing solutions that enable reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs). These advanced switches are designed to handle the increasing capacity required for high-speed internet data, specifically accommodating next-generation data rates of 400 Gbps. ROADMap Systems leverages four patents licensed from the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics to offer telecom and datacom applications that tackle challenges related to data rates, fiber management, power requirements, and network costs. By focusing on highly flexible optical switching capabilities, the company aims to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
Sensiia
Venture Round in 2014
Sensiia Limited is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in the manufacture of sensor-based fertility wearable devices. Its flagship product, DuoFertility, is designed to track and predict female ovulation cycles while providing personalized support from fertility experts. This innovative system identifies the most fertile window up to 10 days in advance, allowing users to plan their schedules with greater confidence. DuoFertility has been clinically validated, demonstrating effectiveness comparable to that of an IVF cycle. Founded in 2006 and formerly known as Cambridge Temperature Concepts Limited, Sensiia focuses on delivering a natural and data-driven approach to fertility management, leveraging continuous monitoring and analytics to enhance user outcomes in reproductive health.
Undo Ltd., established in 2005, specializes in developing debugging tools for software developers. Its flagship product, LiveRecorder, records and replays software execution to aid in identifying and fixing programming errors. UndoDB, another key offering, provides an interactive reversible debugger for C/C++ on Linux and Android platforms. The company serves industries such as data management, networking, electronic design automation, and finance, with offices in Cambridge, UK, and San Francisco, CA.
Audio Analytic
Angel Round in 2014
Audio Analytic Ltd., established in 2008, specializes in developing sound recognition software for consumer electronics. Based in Cambridge, UK, with an office in San Francisco, the company offers embedded software platforms, ai3™ and ai3-nano™, which enable products like smart speakers, video doorbells, and earbuds to understand and respond to their environment through sound. Their software is licensed to leading consumer tech companies, providing context-based intelligence to enhance user experiences.
Wazoku
Venture Round in 2014
Wazoku Limited is a London-based company that specializes in web-based idea management tools aimed at fostering innovation within organizations. Established in 2011, Wazoku offers various solutions, including Custom Spotlight, Business Spotlight, Government Spotlight, and Idea Spotlight, which enable businesses to capture, evaluate, and prioritize ideas from employees, partners, and customers. These tools are designed to support organizations of all sizes in their innovation efforts, helping them to build a sustainable culture of innovation. In addition to its software offerings, Wazoku provides training, workshops, and consulting services to enhance the idea management process. The company is committed to integrating innovation and sustainability into its core operations, believing that every organization can innovate effectively at scale.
Grapeshot
Venture Round in 2014
Grapeshot, established in 2002, is a software company specializing in contextual intelligence solutions for marketers and advertising agencies. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with global offices, it offers a platform that enables real-time targeting, data enrichment, and audience discovery. Grapeshot's key solutions include custom and predictive targeting, brand safety, GDPR compliance, campaign analytics, and audience segmentation. Serving brands, DSPs, media agencies, platforms, publishers, and trading desks, it empowers businesses to improve media efficiency, customer engagement, and brand perception. Post-acquisition by Oracle in 2018, Grapeshot continues to be recognized for its innovative tools, winning awards such as "Digiday's Best Publisher Tool" and "British Media Awards' Ad Provider of the Year."
Fleep is an Estonian-based company developing a cross-platform messaging application that bridges the gap between traditional email and enterprise instant messaging. It enables real-time communication, file sharing, note-taking, and grouping of relevant files, while also allowing messages to be sent to external email accounts.
Mawsonia
Seed Round in 2014
Mawsonia Ltd. is a multimedia publishing company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It focuses on providing valuable resources for intermediaries, including corporations, universities, and government entities, that facilitate funding for entrepreneurs within the innovation economy. The company publishes "Global Corporate Venturing," a monthly digital magazine and associated website offering news, data, and training tailored for in-house venture capital units. Additionally, it operates "Global University Venturing," a website dedicated to universities engaged in investing in spinout companies developed by students and faculty. Mawsonia also organizes events and symposiums to promote networking and knowledge sharing in the venture capital sector.
Oxford Space Systems
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013, Oxford Space Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company's products include deployable panels/hinge systems, composite linear boom systems, and deployable antennas, designed to be lighter, less complex, and lower cost than traditional alternatives. With a team of experienced professionals and backing from venture capital funds, Oxford Space Systems has successfully completed government co-developments and commercial contracts with leading satellite builders worldwide.
TransparentChoice
Seed Round in 2014
TransparentChoice Ltd., established in 2013 and based in Cambridge, UK, offers an online decision-making software platform. It enables teams and organizations to structure complex decisions into projects, collect meaningful input, analyze data, set actionable priorities, and make strategic choices that align with their goals.
PatientSource
Seed Round in 2014
PatientSource is a provider of electronic health record systems and integrated clinical software for NHS and private healthcare providers. Its platform includes hospital care modules, community mobile health, patient administration, electronic case notes, electronic prescribing, electronic investigations, observations, electronic discharge, and diabetes management, along with consulting services and interoperability capabilities. The system supports secure transmission of patient information such as referrals and discharge letters via secure messaging and integrated clinical pathways with multidisciplinary teams, helping clinicians save time, improve patient safety, and enhance quality of care. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.