Conviction VC

Conviction VC is a syndicate of global investors focused on early-stage, SaaS-based disruptive technology ventures. The firm concentrates on post-revenue businesses that are not only transforming their local markets but also possess the potential to evolve into global enterprises with significant revenue streams. The partnership is led by Andrew Jenkins, a founding shareholder with a decade of experience in investing in disruptive technologies, including a notable investment in Mimecast. He is joined by Jeremy Middleton CBE, who is the Managing Director of Middleton Enterprises Limited and a co-founder of HomeServe plc, a successful company in the home emergency repairs sector. Together, they leverage their expertise to identify and support innovative companies poised for substantial growth.

23 past transactions

CreativeX

Series B in 2022
CreativeX is a developer of a visual communication platform that aims to enhance understanding in visual marketing. The company's innovative platform analyzes images and videos by applying relevant tags to the content, which are then cross-referenced with brand guidelines and the performance of digital advertisements. This data-driven approach enables clients to make informed creative decisions and maximize the effectiveness of their visual content. Utilizing artificial intelligence technology, CreativeX strives to demystify the complexities of visual marketing, allowing businesses to better understand and improve their visual strategies.

Noogata

Series A in 2022
Noogata is an AI-powered eCommerce platform designed to provide insights and strategic guidance for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, digital brands, and agencies. The platform simplifies the discovery of insights, enabling eCommerce professionals to access competitive intelligence, consumer search insights, and AI tools that enhance digital shelf performance. Noogata's growth assistant monitors a vast array of products and categories, delivering actionable insights that help brands optimize their sales, advertising, and pricing strategies. By streamlining competitive data and making it easy to visualize and measure, Noogata enables its clients to outperform competitors and improve their presence in the digital marketplace. The company is supported by prominent venture capital firms, including Team8 and Eight Roads Capital.

Hullabalook

Series A in 2022
Hullabalook Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing a product discovery application aimed at enhancing the e-commerce experience for retailers and consumers. Founded in February 2016 by Barny Darby and Bryony Elliott, Hullabalook offers a plugin that allows customers to efficiently search, filter, and discover products. The plugin features visualizations, banners, and on-page carousels that help users find similar products quickly. By utilizing analytical techniques to visualize product descriptions and analyze data, Hullabalook aims to improve the user experience on e-commerce sites, ultimately driving sales for retailers. The company collaborates with partners such as TrueStart to further its mission of optimizing product discovery in the online marketplace.

DeepStream

Series A in 2021
DeepStream is a London-based company founded in 2016 that offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform designed to streamline procurement processes for businesses. The platform digitizes source-to-contract workflows, allowing users to manage all their requests for proposals, information, and quotes in one centralized location. By providing customizable tools, DeepStream enhances decision-making transparency, automates processes, and reduces transactional costs, all while helping organizations identify and engage with the best suppliers. The company prides itself on its interdisciplinary team, which brings diverse perspectives to innovate within the procurement sector. DeepStream collaborates with leading companies across various industries, empowering teams globally to achieve their full potential through more efficient procurement practices.

CultureAI

Seed Round in 2021
CultureAI Ltd is a cybersecurity software company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, that specializes in human risk management. Established in 2015 and rebranded from JSEC PROPERTIES LTD in September 2018, CultureAI provides a cloud-based platform that helps organizations assess and improve employee security behaviors. The platform offers tools for measuring human risk, understanding security culture, and integrating security practices with existing learning and development ecosystems. By utilizing data-driven insights, CultureAI enables organizations to implement personalized coaching and interventions, fostering a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Its solutions include automated simulated phishing and training programs that connect seamlessly with workplace applications, empowering employees to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities effectively.

Deep North

Series A in 2021
Deep North is a computer software company that enables enterprises to understand consumer behavior in physical environments using deep learning and AI-based video analytics. Its technology lets shopping malls, retail stores, and transportation hubs reclaim consumer traffic to create better customer experiences. Deep North was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Myskillcamp

Series A in 2021
Myskillcamp is a digital learning platform based in Tournai, Belgium, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing Learning Content Management System (LCMS) software aimed at facilitating the training of employees, customers, and partners. Myskillcamp supports organizations in their digital transformation by providing tailored educational design services that encompass needs assessment, the creation of engaging learning experiences, and pilot project implementation. Their platform enables businesses to manage learner communities and organize training by skills, trades, or brands. Additionally, it allows for the creation and distribution of educational content, whether through e-learning, face-to-face sessions, or blended approaches. By centralizing both internal and external training activities, Myskillcamp encourages employees to take charge of their own learning journeys and engage in continuous professional development.

Strise

Seed Round in 2021
Strise is an artificial intelligence-driven company focused on revolutionizing anti-money laundering (AML) intelligence. By utilizing knowledge graphs, Strise develops a data platform that enables organizations to gather and analyze large volumes of information efficiently. The platform is designed to support various business processes, including AML, credit risk assessment, and sales prospecting, effectively reducing risk and accelerating growth for companies across multiple industries. Strise positions AML teams as essential components in the fight against financial crime, highlighting their role in enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Pulsate

Seed Round in 2021
Pulsate is a marketing communication software company that specializes in enhancing customer engagement for businesses, particularly in the financial sector. The platform allows clients to send personalized campaigns based on customers' locations, contexts, interests, and behaviors, facilitating direct communication and dialogue. By enabling the design and delivery of rich media content to customers' devices, Pulsate fosters stronger relationships and encourages user feedback while keeping complaints off social media. The company also utilizes iBeacons technology to provide precise insights into indoor customer locations and contexts, allowing businesses to optimize their marketing strategies. Through its cloud platform, Pulsate simplifies the management of iBeacon deployment and configuration, helping clients maximize foot traffic and improve campaign effectiveness.

Noogata

Seed Round in 2021
Noogata is an AI-powered eCommerce platform designed to provide insights and strategic guidance for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, digital brands, and agencies. The platform simplifies the discovery of insights, enabling eCommerce professionals to access competitive intelligence, consumer search insights, and AI tools that enhance digital shelf performance. Noogata's growth assistant monitors a vast array of products and categories, delivering actionable insights that help brands optimize their sales, advertising, and pricing strategies. By streamlining competitive data and making it easy to visualize and measure, Noogata enables its clients to outperform competitors and improve their presence in the digital marketplace. The company is supported by prominent venture capital firms, including Team8 and Eight Roads Capital.

Konsentus

Seed Round in 2020
Konsentus Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing consent and preference management services for financial institutions, enabling them to comply with the European Union's PSD2 regulations on open banking. Founded in 2018 by industry veterans, Konsentus has developed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that offers identity and regulatory checking services. This platform validates eIDAS certificates and the regulatory status of third-party providers (TPPs), ensuring that each TPP is legitimate and authorized by relevant national authorities. Konsentus also issues consent management tokens, utilizing OAuth2.0 technology to facilitate the management of consumer consents. By leveraging open standards and innovative solutions, Konsentus aims to provide cost-effective compliance solutions for financial institutions across Europe, helping to protect customers and partners from the risks associated with open banking fraud.

Hullabalook

Seed Round in 2020
Hullabalook Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing a product discovery application aimed at enhancing the e-commerce experience for retailers and consumers. Founded in February 2016 by Barny Darby and Bryony Elliott, Hullabalook offers a plugin that allows customers to efficiently search, filter, and discover products. The plugin features visualizations, banners, and on-page carousels that help users find similar products quickly. By utilizing analytical techniques to visualize product descriptions and analyze data, Hullabalook aims to improve the user experience on e-commerce sites, ultimately driving sales for retailers. The company collaborates with partners such as TrueStart to further its mission of optimizing product discovery in the online marketplace.

Collibra

Series F in 2020
Collibra is a data governance software company that offers an end-to-end Data Intelligence platform aimed at enhancing digital business transformation. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Collibra's platform addresses the challenges of traditional data silos by providing organizations with access to trustworthy business intelligence. This facilitates users in locating the data they require, collaborating effectively, and comprehending its significance. By connecting data, insights, and algorithms, Collibra empowers all Data Citizens within an organization to make informed decisions and drive trusted business outcomes.

Zumper

Series D in 2020
Zumper, Inc. is an online and mobile platform that facilitates the search and listing of rental properties across the United States. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools for landlords and agents to manage rental listings effectively, while also enabling multifamily communities to enhance their leasing success. Zumper's platform allows users to search for various rental options, including houses, rooms, condos, and apartments, with features that filter listings based on criteria such as location, price, and amenities. Additionally, it offers an application for renters to search and apply for rentals, along with Instarent, a digital leasing solution that simplifies the leasing process. With over 125 million site visits annually, Zumper aims to streamline the rental experience, making it as convenient as booking a hotel. The company has secured significant funding from various investors to support its growth and innovation in the rental market.

Tillo

Series A in 2020
Tillo is a company that specializes in providing a real-time gift card network aimed at enhancing customer relationships for brands and partners. It has developed an employee reward platform that offers on-demand digital gift cards, utilizing API and cloud technology. This platform enables various applications such as insurance, cashback, and recognition rewards. By facilitating easy access to gift cards, Tillo aims to create new opportunities for agencies and corporations to strengthen their engagement with customers and employees.

CreativeX

Seed Round in 2020
CreativeX is a developer of a visual communication platform that aims to enhance understanding in visual marketing. The company's innovative platform analyzes images and videos by applying relevant tags to the content, which are then cross-referenced with brand guidelines and the performance of digital advertisements. This data-driven approach enables clients to make informed creative decisions and maximize the effectiveness of their visual content. Utilizing artificial intelligence technology, CreativeX strives to demystify the complexities of visual marketing, allowing businesses to better understand and improve their visual strategies.

Adepto

Venture Round in 2019
Adepto is focused on transforming how organizations manage their workforce by offering a comprehensive talent ecosystem that integrates internal and external workers. Founded in 2013 in Brisbane, Australia, the company has expanded its operations globally. Adepto's platform provides users with a unified view of all available talent—past, present, and future—while seamlessly integrating with existing HR and ERP systems. This skill-based approach enables organizations to efficiently identify and access the right skills needed for various projects, thereby streamlining recruitment, enhancing internal mobility, and facilitating re-skilling initiatives. By visualizing real-time skills data, Adepto empowers organizations to make informed decisions about their workforce, ultimately putting people at the center of talent management.

Rota

Venture Round in 2018
Rota is a specialist in providing temporary hospitality staff by connecting venues with quality employees through an innovative app. Utilizing advanced algorithms, Rota matches skilled and experienced workers with job opportunities in restaurants, hotels, and catering services, ensuring improved working conditions and enhanced value for both staff and employers. Additionally, Rota has developed a workforce management platform that streamlines staffing processes, including scheduling, time and attendance, and performance management. This unified interface allows organizations and agencies to manage their workforce more efficiently, enabling them to focus on adding value to their operations rather than the complexities of employee organization.

Akkroo

Series A in 2018
Akkroo Limited offers a comprehensive event lead capture solution designed to enhance the efficiency of sales and marketing teams during trade shows and exhibitions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company provides a cloud-based dashboard that allows users to manage events, customize lead capture forms, and coordinate team activities. Its application supports offline functionality, enabling users to scan business cards and attendee badges, display marketing content, and generate reports on lead capture performance. By integrating seamlessly with existing marketing automation and CRM systems, Akkroo addresses the common challenges of manual lead processing, enabling businesses to streamline their lead capture process and improve follow-up interactions. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including well-known organizations such as IBM and PayPal, helping them maximize the effectiveness of their exhibition strategies. As of 2019, Akkroo operates as a subsidiary of Integrate.com, Inc.

iZettle

Series E in 2017
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, iZettle revolutionized the market by introducing the first mini chip card reader designed for smartphones and tablets, enabling seamless payment processing. The company offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite, along with software that enhances payment speed, business management, sales analytics, customer engagement, and funding solutions. iZettle serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of September 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2017
Atom Bank plc is a digital-only bank based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2013 and rebranded in 2015, Atom Bank specializes in providing a range of banking services through a mobile application, accessible on smartphones and tablets. The bank offers personal and business products, including fixed deposit accounts, mortgages, and secured loans, with a focus on simplicity and user experience. Customers can securely log in using face and voice recognition and benefit from 24/7 customer support. Atom Bank aims to streamline banking processes, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, by enabling clients to manage their finances conveniently through its application.

Oradian

Seed Round in 2016
Oradian is a fintech company focused on providing cloud-based banking solutions to financial institutions in emerging markets, particularly targeting rural and underserved populations. Its core banking platform, delivered through a Software as a Service model, enables these institutions to digitize their operations and scale their services efficiently. With a presence in 12 countries and a community of over 80 financial institutions serving millions of clients, Oradian aims to empower the delivery of financial services to the unbanked and underserved. The company's innovative technology and best practices are designed to improve management processes, allowing microfinance institutions, cooperatives, and credit unions to effectively serve their clients while promoting financial inclusion.

Akkroo

Seed Round in 2016
Akkroo Limited offers a comprehensive event lead capture solution designed to enhance the efficiency of sales and marketing teams during trade shows and exhibitions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company provides a cloud-based dashboard that allows users to manage events, customize lead capture forms, and coordinate team activities. Its application supports offline functionality, enabling users to scan business cards and attendee badges, display marketing content, and generate reports on lead capture performance. By integrating seamlessly with existing marketing automation and CRM systems, Akkroo addresses the common challenges of manual lead processing, enabling businesses to streamline their lead capture process and improve follow-up interactions. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including well-known organizations such as IBM and PayPal, helping them maximize the effectiveness of their exhibition strategies. As of 2019, Akkroo operates as a subsidiary of Integrate.com, Inc.
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