Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales is an independent venture capital firm established in 2001, headquartered in Cardiff, with additional offices across Europe. The organization focuses on providing commercial funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales, investing both private and public funds, including EU resources. It specializes in various forms of financing, such as bridge financing, succession funding, project finance, and micro loans, catering to a diverse range of sectors including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and services. The firm aims to support startups and established businesses alike, offering investments from £0.001 million to £2 million, with potential follow-on funding up to £5 million. Development Bank of Wales targets companies with a turnover of up to €50 million and a workforce of no more than 250 employees, fostering growth and innovation within the Welsh economy.

Mark Bowman

Venture Fund Manager

Bethan Cousins

New Business Director

Elston, Rhian

Deputy Fund Manager

Carl Griffiths Ph.D

Technology Seed Fund Manager

Griffiths, Chris

Technical Investment Director

Carl Griffiths

Technology Seed Fund Manager

Hannah Mallen

Techonology Venture Investment Graduate

Andrew Morris

Investor

Owen, Mike

New Investments Fund Manager

Rowlands, Cenydd

Property Director

Nick Stork

Fund Manager

Giles Thorley

CEO

282 past transactions

Tirion Homes

Debt Financing in 2025
Tirion Homes is a non-profit residential developer, owner, and estate manager focused on housing and community development.

Lumin Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Lumin Solutions is a start-up that has developed a case management system for use by child social care providers.

nisien.ai

Seed Round in 2025
Nisien.ai provides artificial and human intelligence for effective and ethical online safeguarding.

ThinkEDI

Debt Financing in 2025
ThinkEDI is an app which collates, measures and tracks diversity and inclusion data.

Driverly

Seed Round in 2025
Operator of a financial brokerage company intended to sell car insurance. The company offers flexible monthly subscription plans with no cancellation fee on change or rectification additionally, has a test drive featured policy that is based on driving style, enabling customers to compare insurance prices and make buying decisions.

Pelly

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Pelly offers a platform for managing talent and streamlining decision-making and combines AI with a user interface to help sports organisations make data-driven decisions efficiently.

Amped PCR

Seed Round in 2024
AMPED produces PCR reagents that outperform industry gold standards at a fraction of the cost. Frustrated by the high cost, obfuscation, and lack of transparency in the PCR reagent manufacturing industry, the company aims to provide all scientists and innovators with access to PCR.

Coffi Lab

Seed Round in 2024
Coffi Lab provides exceptional coffee, comfortable meeting places, and friendly hospitality.

Stable Resources

Venture Round in 2024
Stable Resources is an IT consultancy that offers Microsoft solutions in cloud adoption, analysis, security, and organizational training.

Stable Resources

Debt Financing in 2024
Stable Resources is an IT consultancy that offers Microsoft solutions in cloud adoption, analysis, security, and organizational training.

10six Games

Pre Seed Round in 2024
10Six was a massively multiplayer online real-time strategy (MMORTS) game.

Barti Rum

Debt Financing in 2024
Barti Rum produces alcoholic beverages.

Lineat Composites

Seed Round in 2024
Lineat is a manufacturer of fiber tape products. The company's carbon fiber tapes are manufactured using aligned formable fiber technology. It designed a closed-loop water circulation system to improve LCA.

Llusern Scientific

Seed Round in 2024
Llusern Scientific specializes in rapid and affordable point-of-care molecular diagnostics developed to detect infections.

Kaydiar

Seed Round in 2024
Kaydiar is an innovative medical device company that specializes in offloading technology, we are committed to innovating superior products for cost-effective wound care, such as orthotic devices, bed mattresses, wheelchair cushions and prosthetic sleeves.

Menna

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Menna is a financial company that provides artificial intelligence and advisory services.

PlantSea

Pre Seed Round in 2024
PlantSea is a company based in Gaerwen, England, that specializes in manufacturing sustainable products derived from seaweed and aquaculture materials. The company focuses on creating biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, offering biomaterials that are naturally degradable and compostable. By supporting seaweed aquaculture, PlantSea aims to produce sustainable raw materials while contributing to carbon sequestration efforts. This innovative approach enables clients to meet their environmental and sustainability objectives effectively.

Awen Oncology

Seed Round in 2024
Awen Oncology is a pharmaceuticals start-up that is drugging developmentally-silent oncogenic drivers.

Mallows Beverages

Seed Round in 2024
Mallows Beverages is distributor of alcohol products and sells soft drinks.

SPORTTAPE

Venture Round in 2024
SPORTTAPE is an eCommerce store for sports tape products.

SPORTTAPE

Debt Financing in 2024
SPORTTAPE is an eCommerce store for sports tape products.

Argonaute RNA

Venture Round in 2024
Argonaute RNA is pursuing a number of therapeutic opportunities in RNA interference. RNAi harnesses a cell mechanism that inhibits the expression of a specific gene and thereby inhibits the production of a specific protein. Argonaute RNA research projects build on existing intellectual property. They show how their proprietary modification of small interfering RNA (siRNA) allows safe and effective ways to silence specific gene expression.

Tendertec

Seed Round in 2024
Tendertec Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Cardiff, UK, specializes in developing room sensing technology aimed at supporting independent living for elderly and vulnerable individuals. The company offers a safety and monitoring system known as Tenderbox, which empowers care providers to oversee the well-being of these individuals and make informed, data-driven decisions. The system is designed to automatically alert family members, caregivers, and emergency services in the event of a fall, enabling responders to remotely assess the situation and provide immediate assistance. Additionally, Tenderbox facilitates communication between users, their families, and caregivers, while generating fall risk assessment reports to enhance care planning and delivery. Tendertec has received several accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition as a disruptive product in healthcare and mentions in various tech rankings.

Kubos Semiconductors

Seed Round in 2024
Kubos Semiconductors Ltd, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and commercialization of cubic gallium nitride (GaN) technology for the LED manufacturing industry. The company focuses on producing high-efficiency, low-cost semiconductors that enable the creation of green light-emitting diode stacks. By utilizing exclusive licenses for cubic growth and silicon substrates, Kubos Semiconductors aims to enhance energy savings for its clients while reducing production costs. Its innovative approach positions the company as a key player in advancing LED technology through the application of its intellectual property.

Hexigone Inhibitors

Venture Round in 2024
Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive, novel, micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating 'smart' coatings. Our additives will enable the coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.

Peppercorn

Seed Round in 2024
Peppercorn is an innovative insurance company that specializes in auto insurance and financial services. By leveraging advanced technology, including conversational AI, Peppercorn aims to enhance customer service experiences and empower clients with greater control over their insurance needs. The company has developed a customer service technology platform that combines data and artificial intelligence to create an automated self-serve system. This approach seeks to eliminate bureaucracy, streamline services, and reduce premiums for customers, transforming the traditional car insurance experience into a more efficient and user-friendly process.

Rebel Lion Advertising

Seed Round in 2024
Rebel Lion Advertising operates as a creative and advertise agency.

Prosper

Seed Round in 2024
Prosper is a financial services provider focused on helping individuals manage their savings and investments effectively. The company offers a variety of services, including pensions, investment opportunities, and savings accounts, all designed with transparent fees. By aiming to simplify the complexities of the pensions industry, Prosper seeks to empower its members to maximize their wealth for the future. Through clear guidance and accessible financial advice, Prosper assists individuals in making informed decisions about their long-term financial planning.

Clinithink

Venture Round in 2024
Clinithink, a London, UK-based healthcare software company. Led by CEO Chris Tackaberry, Clinithink has developed cloud-based text processing capability that can be used to support data analytics, coding and decision support in healthcare applications. Its patent-pending Clinical Language Indexing software (CLiX) uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to construct coded output from physicians’ notes using industry data standards (ICD-9, ICD-10, and SNOMED CT).

Validient

Seed Round in 2024
Validient specializes in providing an automated compliance and due diligence system tailored for law firms and regulated businesses. The company offers a secure management platform that streamlines client validation and engagement processes. Its unique digital onboarding and verification system automates critical aspects of a client's legal journey, starting from initial onboarding to matter engagement. This approach not only enhances workflows but also improves transparency within firms. By utilizing automated identity verification and enhanced due diligence, Validient effectively helps prevent money laundering and fraud, making it a valuable solution for organizations seeking to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Hope Macy

Seed Round in 2023
Hope Macy is a growing financial technology company dedicated to enhancing financial security for consumers, particularly those in the subprime sector. The company offers a platform that allows users to manage their finances more effectively by providing tools to view bank transactions and receive email alerts about their spending habits. This service enables users to monitor account activity without needing to log into their bank accounts, facilitating discussions around any unusual spending and promoting better financial management.

Bikmo

Series A in 2023
Bikmo Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in cycle insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, public liability, and theft, with no excess on replacements. Founded in 2011 and originally known as 45NORTH LTD, the company rebranded to Bikmo Limited in July 2017. Initially starting as a bike and kit comparison engine, Bikmo shifted its focus to insurance, leveraging its expertise in the cycling sector. The company has gained recognition as an award-winning provider in the industry and is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to protect both riders and the environments they enjoy.

clear_pixel VR

Angel Round in 2023
clear_pixel VR focuses on leveraging virtual reality for educational purposes, specifically in biomedical science and pharmaceutical laboratories. Our primary objective is to accelerate the acquisition of critical skills and workplace exposure in scientific labs through innovative VR training. We envision a virtual lab equipped with industry-accurate equipment that's accessible 24/7, allowing multiple individuals, in different physical locations, to practise techniques and repeatedly use the equipment for training, over, and over, and over again, without unnecessary lab waste and safety risks. Our off-the-shelf platform is suitable for university biomedical courses, as well as internal training within biomedical and pharmaceutical research organisations.

Tourhub

Seed Round in 2023
Tourhub's goal is to connect travelers with unique and intriguing adventures with the top tour operators, ensuring that we only show the most interesting trips.

Reel Label Solutions

Debt Financing in 2023
Reel Label Solutions specializes in providing cost-effective and high-quality label printing services tailored to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, beverages, food, and electronics. The company offers a range of printing options, including digital inkjet and flexographic label printing, as well as automatic inspection systems. It caters to low to medium volume digital labeling needs and also provides pre-press and origination services. By focusing on customized solutions, Reel Label Solutions aims to meet the specific requirements of its clients while maintaining competitive pricing. For inquiries, the company provides contact information on its website.

Kubos Semiconductors

Grant in 2023
Kubos Semiconductors Ltd, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and commercialization of cubic gallium nitride (GaN) technology for the LED manufacturing industry. The company focuses on producing high-efficiency, low-cost semiconductors that enable the creation of green light-emitting diode stacks. By utilizing exclusive licenses for cubic growth and silicon substrates, Kubos Semiconductors aims to enhance energy savings for its clients while reducing production costs. Its innovative approach positions the company as a key player in advancing LED technology through the application of its intellectual property.

Operati

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Operati offers to transform how SMEs handle project planning and estimation.

Stratigens

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Stratigens is a SaaS application that combines labor market, economic, and geography data to deliver strategic business decisions.

Something Different Wholesale

Debt Financing in 2023
Something Different Wholesale is a supplier of giftware. It products include general giftware, home accessories, garden products and ethically sourced ranges amongst many others.

MamGu Welshcakes

Debt Financing in 2023
MamGu Welshcakes is a restaurant company.

Mallows Beauty

Debt Financing in 2023
Mallows Beauty is a vegan beauty brand that specializes in skincare products aimed at enhancing skin appearance. Targeting Gen Z and young millennials, the brand promotes self-care and mental well-being through its fun and creative approach. Mallows Beauty offers a diverse range of products, including face masks, serums, cleansers, and moisturizers, all formulated with natural ingredients. The company is committed to providing effective and affordable personal care solutions that are both cruelty-free and vegan, aligning with the values of its target demographic.

Mallows Beauty

Seed Round in 2023
Mallows Beauty is a vegan beauty brand that specializes in skincare products aimed at enhancing skin appearance. Targeting Gen Z and young millennials, the brand promotes self-care and mental well-being through its fun and creative approach. Mallows Beauty offers a diverse range of products, including face masks, serums, cleansers, and moisturizers, all formulated with natural ingredients. The company is committed to providing effective and affordable personal care solutions that are both cruelty-free and vegan, aligning with the values of its target demographic.

Halo Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Halo Therapeutics develops antivirals to prevent users from sickness. It researches on virus shapes and creates fatty acids into medicine to lock them. Halo Therapeutics was founded in 2020 and is based in Bristol, England.

2B Enterprising

Venture Round in 2023
2B Enterprising specializes in providing educational programs aimed at primary school-age children, focusing on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. The company offers an enterprise education program designed to inspire the next generation by engaging young learners and their parents through online learning resources. Its services include a comprehensive learning and development platform filled with activities that can be utilized independently or as part of structured lesson plans. This approach enables children to develop essential entrepreneurial behaviors and life skills, crucial for their personal growth and future success.

CanSense

Seed Round in 2023
CanSense is focused on developing a cost-effective and scalable blood test designed for the early diagnosis of bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer. The company aims to create a non-invasive testing solution that can be implemented in primary care settings. This innovative approach seeks to enhance the accuracy of bowel cancer detection while minimizing the need for unnecessary colonoscopies, ultimately helping healthcare professionals reduce the mortality rate associated with colorectal cancers and alleviating the pressure on healthcare systems.

Zero Fintech

Seed Round in 2023
Zero is a new bank focussed on tackling the problem of how money and finance is not being used to address climate change. Our vision is for a world where money is a force for the good of the planet.

Antiverse

Seed Round in 2023
Antiverse is an innovative antibody discovery company that aims to accelerate drug development through its advanced platform. By integrating structural biology, machine learning, and medicine, Antiverse provides solutions to predict antibody-antigen binding and identify potential antibody drug candidates for challenging targets. The company employs machine learning and cell-free protein synthesis to enhance the prediction of antibody affinity for specific antigen targets, allowing pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations to expedite the antibody hit discovery process. Antiverse is committed to transforming drug development and improving patient outcomes.

spacebands

Seed Round in 2023
Spacebands develops software and wearable technology focused on enhancing workplace safety. The company's primary product is a wearable watch that monitors social distancing and decibel levels. This device alerts users through beeping and vibrating when they are too close to another individual wearing the same technology. By providing an affordable and effective solution for social distancing and contact tracing, Spacebands aims to create safer environments in various professional settings.

Hut Six

Seed Round in 2023
Hut Six Security specializes in enhancing information security by addressing the human element within organizations. The company offers a SaaS-based platform that focuses on training and testing employee awareness to mitigate the risks associated with human error, a significant factor in cyberattacks. Through adaptive and customized campaigns, Hut Six provides engaging tutorials and uses current case studies to educate staff on security practices. The platform also includes tools for phishing simulations and assessments, allowing businesses to obtain actionable metrics that reflect their vulnerabilities. By fostering secure cultures and improving employee behavior, Hut Six aims to protect organizations from potential cyber threats.

IQ Endoscopes

Series B in 2023
IQ Endoscopes is a range of single-use flexible endoscopes that provides images of the full length of the gut, helping in diagnostics and therapeutic procedures.

Finalrentals

Seed Round in 2023
Finalrentals is a car rental marketplace established in 2019 with the aim of modernizing the car rental industry by increasing visibility for local rental businesses. By offering a user-friendly platform, it disrupts the traditional market dominated by larger companies, providing customers with a broader selection of vehicles at competitive prices. The platform focuses on enhancing e-commerce sales for rental companies, facilitating online bookings, and enabling these businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. Over the past five years, Finalrentals has integrated hundreds of local car rental providers, significantly expanding customer choice and simplifying the car hire process.

Jellagen

Series A in 2022
Jellagen is a Med-Tech company specializing in high-grade native collagen sourced from jellyfish. This unique collagen is utilized for a range of applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and various cell culture processes. Jellagen provides its products in both solution and powder forms, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency that is beneficial for research and medical applications. By offering non-mammalian collagen, the company enables medicinal researchers to conduct in-house research and development, supporting the creation of innovative medical devices and advancing new methods for wound management and tissue engineering.

Driverly

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a financial brokerage company intended to sell car insurance. The company offers flexible monthly subscription plans with no cancellation fee on change or rectification additionally, has a test drive featured policy that is based on driving style, enabling customers to compare insurance prices and make buying decisions.

AGAM

Venture Round in 2022
AGAM is a next-generation fintech company focused on enhancing access to finance for individuals and businesses. It has developed an innovative financial platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to assist banks in evaluating customers. This platform offers services such as nano finance, an AI-driven finance manager, embedded finance, and business finance solutions. By creating credit histories for those without prior records, AGAM enables users to obtain instant financing, thereby fostering greater financial inclusion and improving future opportunities for its clients.

Voltric

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Voltric offers a range of fully electric vehicles. They locate a mechanic, schedule a repair, and keep track of the electric car's maintenance. They cover the rental of an electric car, insurance, road tax, breakdown cover, maintenance, and repair.

Wagonex

Venture Round in 2022
Wagonex Limited is a mobility-as-a-service platform based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering cars on subscription as an alternative to traditional ownership or leasing. Founded in 2016, the company connects vehicle providers with consumers through its innovative platform, which allows for flexible contracts ranging from one month to two years. By providing a marketplace for distribution and fleet management, Wagonex enables fleet partners to monetize dormant inventory while delivering an all-inclusive service to customers. This includes features such as car repair, insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, allowing clients to enjoy the benefits of car usage without the associated responsibilities of ownership. As a pioneering independent business in the UK focused on car subscription, Wagonex aims to address the challenges of vehicle ownership and contribute to the evolving landscape of the automotive industry.

Maggie Cross

Debt Financing in 2022
Maggie Cross make jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques and recycled precious metals.

Midtec

Debt Financing in 2022
Midtec is a chimney cowl & flue terminals manufacturer company.

QLM Technology

Series A in 2022
QLM Technology Ltd., based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of advanced gas detection and imaging systems. The company focuses on creating low-power tuneable diode lidar (TDLidar) technology that employs infrared single-photon detection to identify gas leaks. This innovative solution is designed for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers, allowing for enhanced monitoring of gas production and distribution assets while addressing concerns related to fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Established in 2017, QLM Technology aims to provide the industry with high-precision quantum optical sensors that enable the detection and quantification of even the smallest gas leak rates. By improving safety and reducing operational costs, QLM's technology represents a significant advancement in gas leak identification and monitoring.

Level2

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Level2 is a developer of a visual no-code automated strategy creation tool tailored for retail traders. This innovative platform allows users to design and implement quantitative trading strategies without requiring programming skills. By catering to a diverse audience that includes tech-savvy traders of various ages, genders, and financial expertise across all asset classes, Level2 empowers investors to make informed financial decisions. The company's services aim to enhance trading capabilities and help users increase their revenues through accessible and intuitive technology.

Reel Label Solutions

Venture Round in 2022
Reel Label Solutions specializes in providing cost-effective and high-quality label printing services tailored to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, beverages, food, and electronics. The company offers a range of printing options, including digital inkjet and flexographic label printing, as well as automatic inspection systems. It caters to low to medium volume digital labeling needs and also provides pre-press and origination services. By focusing on customized solutions, Reel Label Solutions aims to meet the specific requirements of its clients while maintaining competitive pricing. For inquiries, the company provides contact information on its website.

Reel Label Solutions

Debt Financing in 2022
Reel Label Solutions specializes in providing cost-effective and high-quality label printing services tailored to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, beverages, food, and electronics. The company offers a range of printing options, including digital inkjet and flexographic label printing, as well as automatic inspection systems. It caters to low to medium volume digital labeling needs and also provides pre-press and origination services. By focusing on customized solutions, Reel Label Solutions aims to meet the specific requirements of its clients while maintaining competitive pricing. For inquiries, the company provides contact information on its website.

Ceryx Medical

Seed Round in 2022
Ceryx Medical Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-electronic devices that utilize patented chip technology to replicate Central Pattern Generators (CPGs) within the human body. Founded in 2016 and based in Bath, United Kingdom, the company’s innovative devices aim to manage various autonomic and rhythmic bodily processes, including peristalsis, heart rate, and walking. Ceryx Medical focuses on restoring normal function in these processes when they are disrupted due to disease or injury, offering potential therapeutic solutions for conditions such as heart failure.

The vale grocer

Debt Financing in 2022
The vale grocer offers delivery of veggie boxes. They offer a variety of organic goods for sale, such as pasta, beer, oats, and fruit. They provide weekly home delivery of seasonal vegetables.

Bond Digital Health

Venture Round in 2021
Bond Digital Health Ltd is a technology company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializing in cloud-based applications and software solutions for the healthcare industry. Established in 2015, the company focuses on bridging the information gap between patients and medical professionals through its digital platform designed for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. Bond's offerings include a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the collection of objective test results alongside patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enhancing the management of chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This platform allows healthcare practitioners to access comprehensive patient data, enabling more personalized and cost-effective treatment options. Bond has collaborated with key industry leaders to develop next-generation solutions that prioritize user experience and real-time decision-making through data aggregation and analytics. The company's commitment to regulatory compliance ensures that its technology remains secure and reliable, positioning it as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector.

Glucose Republic

Seed Round in 2021
Glucose Republic is a developer of software focused on enhancing metabolic health through personalized nutrition solutions. The company offers a specialized application that enables users to measure and predict their metabolic responses based on their dietary intake and physical activity. By leveraging biology-influenced technology, Glucose Republic aims to provide individuals with tools to better understand their metabolism, ultimately helping them to eat and live healthier.

2B Enterprising

Seed Round in 2021
2B Enterprising specializes in providing educational programs aimed at primary school-age children, focusing on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. The company offers an enterprise education program designed to inspire the next generation by engaging young learners and their parents through online learning resources. Its services include a comprehensive learning and development platform filled with activities that can be utilized independently or as part of structured lesson plans. This approach enables children to develop essential entrepreneurial behaviors and life skills, crucial for their personal growth and future success.

Concentric Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Concentric Health is a company focused on transforming health decision-making through its innovative e-consent application. The application enhances efficiency by addressing backlog issues and minimizing medico-legal risks through the use of trusted content. It aims to simplify complex processes for both patients and clinicians, fostering shared decision-making that is informed by patient outcomes. By providing a secure and auditable platform, Concentric Health improves the overall experience for users, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

Forth

Venture Round in 2021
Forth is a healthcare company that specializes in biometrics tracking, aiming to enhance individuals' understanding and management of their health. By leveraging technology, Forth offers a platform that measures and tracks various health biomarkers, presenting the data through an intuitive dashboard. This visual representation helps consumers and recreational athletes easily interpret their health information, enabling them to make informed decisions and take control of their well-being. The company's focus on digital healthcare reflects a commitment to transforming how people engage with their health through accessible and actionable insights.

IQ Endoscopes

Series A in 2021
IQ Endoscopes is a range of single-use flexible endoscopes that provides images of the full length of the gut, helping in diagnostics and therapeutic procedures.

Tahdah

Venture Round in 2021
Tahdah is a multi-tenant cloud-based software platform that offers tailored functionalities for various users within the education and training sectors. It operates a Candidate Management System that serves National Governing Bodies and Awarding Bodies by providing real-time insights and data, while also promoting awards, workshops, and events. For Training Providers, the platform facilitates the management and distribution of verified training and awards to candidates. Associations and clubs benefit from Tahdah by streamlining membership management, including renewals and event promotion. Additionally, candidates can utilize the platform to create and manage their digital professional profiles, track their training and achievements, and access personalized notifications about relevant courses and events. Overall, Tahdah connects members, instructors, and awarding bodies in a secure and feature-rich online environment, enhancing the efficiency of training and membership processes.

SolasCure

Series A in 2021
SolasCure Limited is a biotechnology company based in Wales, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative solutions for patients with chronic wounds. Founded in 2017, the company is advancing its product Aurase, a hydrogel designed to facilitate wound debridement by removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue to enhance healing. Aurase incorporates a recombinant enzyme derived from maggots, leveraging biomimicry and evidence-based medicine to improve wound care outcomes. SolasCure aims to provide effective wound bed preparation across various healthcare settings, ultimately accelerating the healing process for individuals suffering from chronic wounds.

Route Konnect

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Route Konnect specializes in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and analytics tools aimed at enhancing infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and improving emergency response times. By embedding sensors within the road network, the company collects real-time data on traffic and road incidents, allowing for lane-by-lane monitoring. This technology provides intelligent insights into urban movement, enabling clients to achieve greater security and trust while optimizing the efficiency of road networks. Route Konnect's focus on real-time analytics supports improved decision-making and resource management in urban environments.

​Reacta Biotech

Venture Round in 2021
Reacta Biotech has been established to develop, manufacture and commercialise oral food challenge materials to pharmaceutical standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

CoinCover

Series A in 2021
Coincover is a provider of insurance-backed technology aimed at safeguarding digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. The company offers a range of services designed to protect end-users against the loss or theft of their crypto holdings due to hacks, human error, or fraudulent transactions. Key features include Cryptocurrency Theft cover, which shields users from phishing, hacking, and criminal extortion, ensuring that if theft occurs, the full value of the assets is recovered without any deductible. Additionally, Coincover provides a Deposit Protection Guarantee that secures user access to their cryptocurrency, even in cases of password loss, device failure, or business insolvency. The company also employs a Transaction Checker that monitors transactions in real-time to identify and flag suspicious activities, further enhancing the security of users' digital assets. Overall, Coincover aims to deliver peace of mind to its customers by ensuring that their digital currencies are both safe and accessible.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on developing reusable satellites for manufacturing unique materials in space. The company's innovative approach allows for the production of super materials that cannot be created on Earth, utilizing the advantages of the space environment. Space Forge manufactures alloys, metals, and crystals used across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging space-based manufacturing, the company aims to contribute to a cleaner industrial revolution, helping clients reduce energy loss and carbon emissions while producing lighter vehicles and improving material properties. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to support its research and development efforts.

Jiva.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Jiva.ai is an innovative no-code platform that enables users across various industries to create, evaluate, and deploy autonomous AI agents without requiring programming skills. Focused on democratizing AI technology, Jiva.ai supports multimodal AI, allowing the integration of diverse data types such as imaging, voice, and text. This capability facilitates its application in sectors like healthcare, where it has been instrumental in developing high-fidelity diagnostics and improving clinical outcomes. The platform excels in rapidly prototyping and deploying AI models, significantly reducing the time and expertise typically needed for AI development. Jiva.ai's advancements in agentic AI empower systems to autonomously manage tasks, including supply chain monitoring and customer support, addressing the increasing demand for intelligent systems. The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to AI and has partnered with notable organizations like MongoDB and IBM HyperProtect as part of its growth strategy.

Abbey Construction

Debt Financing in 2021
Abbey Construction provide homes for families and first time buyers in the community.

BUG for Men

Debt Financing in 2021
BUG for Men – a cruelty-free, alcohol-free vegetarian cosmetics line specifically aimed at men. BUG for Men operates alongside his existing office design and build business, which has seen a recent increase in demand for services as businesses redesign office space for a post-pandemic world.

QLM Technology

Seed Round in 2021
QLM Technology Ltd., based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of advanced gas detection and imaging systems. The company focuses on creating low-power tuneable diode lidar (TDLidar) technology that employs infrared single-photon detection to identify gas leaks. This innovative solution is designed for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers, allowing for enhanced monitoring of gas production and distribution assets while addressing concerns related to fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Established in 2017, QLM Technology aims to provide the industry with high-precision quantum optical sensors that enable the detection and quantification of even the smallest gas leak rates. By improving safety and reducing operational costs, QLM's technology represents a significant advancement in gas leak identification and monitoring.

Go Banana

Seed Round in 2021
Go Banana operates an online marketplace designed for builders and trade professionals seeking to purchase supplies quickly and efficiently. The platform features a search tool that allows users to identify reliable and trustworthy suppliers, streamlining the sourcing process for materials. By enabling tradespeople to compare multiple merchants, Go Banana simplifies the purchasing of quality building supplies at affordable prices, ultimately saving time and enhancing the overall buying experience.

Yimba

Convertible Note in 2021
Yimba Ltd is a fintech company based in Chester, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a multimedia and marketing platform aimed at enhancing mobile wallet offerings for banks. Founded in 2019, Yimba's platform provides tools for digital co-branding, aggregated fintech solutions, and personalized marketing and engagement services. By leveraging advanced technology, Yimba enables banks to differentiate their services, distribute tailored content, and improve customer experience, while also transforming the costs associated with digital wallets into new revenue streams. This innovative approach allows financial institutions to gain deeper consumer insights and foster stronger connections with their clientele.

Litelok

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
After having a number of bikes stolen on the streets of London and continuously having to carry around heavy bike locks, Neil Barron came up with the idea of Litelok, a lightweight bike lock that’s also flexible and strong. Neil started Zeal Innovation Ltd at the end of 2013, with marketer Will Riley, whom he met at Southampton University many years before, to develop and commercialise Litelok. In March 2015 a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter raised more than £232,000 for the Litelok concept, helping turn the idea into a reality. Today, Liteloks are used and trusted by a multitude of bike owners across the world. **Litelok Features** Light - Weighing just 1.1 Kg, Litelok is much lighter than comparable Gold rated flexible bike locks. Flexible - There’s nothing on the market that offers the flexibility and security of Litelok. Its flexibility means you can secure your bike to more fixed objects than traditional D-locks. Strong - Made with a patented composite strap that's difficult to break. Litelok is independently tested, achieving the highest security rating: Sold Secure Gold. Click to lock - Litelok has been designed to easily click closed without the need for a key, making it faster to lock your bike up. A key is only used to unlock your bicycle. Easy to carry - Liteloks come with velcro WrapStraps which let you securely attach your Litelok along your top tube or within your bike frame. Liteloks can also be carried in your bag. Twin Liteloks - Our innovative in-line lock allows us to offer Litelok in twin-lock format - i.e. a pack of two Liteloks which operate from the same unique key. Use the two bike locks separately for extra security, or joined together for extra length. **Building Better Security for Bicycles** The strap component of Litelok is made of a patented composite called Boaflexicore. It harnesses the unique security properties of multiple innovative, lightweight materials. Each layer provides additional security, meaning it can withstand sustained attack to the highest level. The in-line lock has been developed with a well-known UK lock manufacturer and has been tested and trialled to ensure it is the most reliable and secure lock possible. **Independently Tested** Litelok has achieved the highest security rating of Gold from Sold Secure and is the lightest, flexible bike lock to have achieved that rating. Sold Secure is the premier independent testing and certification house for security products in the UK. Established in 1992 by the Northumbria and Essex Police with the help and backing of the Home Office. Sold Secure is now owned and administered by the Master Locksmiths Association (a not for profit trade association). They have close ties with many police forces and insurers in the UK, who provide Sold Secure with regular information on modern theft methods and the tools used by criminals. It has a three tier security grading system, of which Gold is the best, followed by Silver and then Bronze. Gold rated locks offer the highest level of security. Silver rated locks offer a compromise between cost and security. Bronze rated locks typically offers defence against the opportunistic thief.

Antiverse

Seed Round in 2021
Antiverse is an innovative antibody discovery company that aims to accelerate drug development through its advanced platform. By integrating structural biology, machine learning, and medicine, Antiverse provides solutions to predict antibody-antigen binding and identify potential antibody drug candidates for challenging targets. The company employs machine learning and cell-free protein synthesis to enhance the prediction of antibody affinity for specific antigen targets, allowing pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations to expedite the antibody hit discovery process. Antiverse is committed to transforming drug development and improving patient outcomes.

Finboot

Venture Round in 2021
Finboot is a company that specializes in blockchain technology, offering an enterprise-grade software-as-a-service product called MARCO. This platform enables organizations to seamlessly integrate blockchain solutions into their value and supply chains across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Travel, and Healthcare. Established in 2016 with operations in London and Barcelona, Finboot has positioned itself as a leader in the enterprise blockchain sector. MARCO allows businesses to experiment with and validate blockchain applications efficiently, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing complexities. The platform emphasizes traceability, transparency, and compliance, thereby supporting organizations in meeting sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Successful implementations of MARCO have improved processes in areas such as quality control in Oil & Gas, environmental sustainability in garment production, and invoice reconciliation in airport logistics, showcasing its potential to transform business operations.

HST Marine

Debt Financing in 2021
HST Marine is a company based in the United States that specializes in providing support services to the offshore oil and gas industry as well as the offshore wind sector. Their offerings include cargo transport to offshore platforms, crew transfer of technicians for the construction and maintenance of these platforms, and refueling of generators. Additionally, HST Marine provides ROV (remotely operated vehicle) support, dive support, foundation cleaning, and guard vessel operations. The company is dedicated to facilitating the construction and operation of offshore facilities by ensuring that essential services are efficiently delivered.

Cufflink.io

Seed Round in 2021
Cufflink.io is a data privacy and cybersecurity platform that empowers individuals to take control of their personal information. The platform provides a secure environment for users to store and encrypt their data directly on their devices. Users have the option to share this information with friends and family or license it to companies through a corporate cloud-based system. By facilitating transparent data sourcing and processing, Cufflink.io aims to shift control of personal data away from large corporations and enhance individual privacy rights.

Health & Her Ltd

Debt Financing in 2021
Health & Her Ltd is a provider of handpicked products for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

IQ Endoscopes

Venture Round in 2020
IQ Endoscopes is a range of single-use flexible endoscopes that provides images of the full length of the gut, helping in diagnostics and therapeutic procedures.

Bond Digital Health

Venture Round in 2020
Bond Digital Health Ltd is a technology company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializing in cloud-based applications and software solutions for the healthcare industry. Established in 2015, the company focuses on bridging the information gap between patients and medical professionals through its digital platform designed for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. Bond's offerings include a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the collection of objective test results alongside patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enhancing the management of chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This platform allows healthcare practitioners to access comprehensive patient data, enabling more personalized and cost-effective treatment options. Bond has collaborated with key industry leaders to develop next-generation solutions that prioritize user experience and real-time decision-making through data aggregation and analytics. The company's commitment to regulatory compliance ensures that its technology remains secure and reliable, positioning it as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector.

Envolve Tech

Venture Round in 2020
Envolve Tech is a developer of an innovative conversational marketing platform designed to help businesses better understand their customers and enhance shopping frequency. Originally focused on providing automated onsite chat solutions, the company has since expanded its offerings to include behavior-driven recommendations, content suggestions, and click-through overlays, all managed from a centralized dashboard. Utilizing advanced data analytics and AI technologies, Envolve Tech's platform analyzes customer interactions to identify successful marketing strategies and consumer preferences. This enables businesses to deliver personalized offers tailored to individual behaviors, moving away from generic marketing approaches and fostering a more engaging shopping experience.

Ceryx Medical

Seed Round in 2020
Ceryx Medical Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-electronic devices that utilize patented chip technology to replicate Central Pattern Generators (CPGs) within the human body. Founded in 2016 and based in Bath, United Kingdom, the company’s innovative devices aim to manage various autonomic and rhythmic bodily processes, including peristalsis, heart rate, and walking. Ceryx Medical focuses on restoring normal function in these processes when they are disrupted due to disease or injury, offering potential therapeutic solutions for conditions such as heart failure.

Community Energy Pembrokeshire

Debt Financing in 2020
Community Energy Pembrokeshire is a Community Interest Company created for the benefit of all individuals and community groups dwelling.

Dog Furiendly

Seed Round in 2020
Dog Furiendly is a free-to-use travel platform, listing dog-friendly pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, accommodation, attractions, and events.

FuelActive

Venture Round in 2020
FuelActive Ltd specializes in the manufacture of fuel delivery systems aimed at addressing fuel contamination issues. Founded in 1998 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company offers solutions that help eliminate fuel-related breakdowns, reduce machine downtime and maintenance, and improve fuel efficiency. Its innovative fuel pick-up units and associated technologies are designed to prevent filter blockages and engine failures, serving various sectors including construction, mining, transport, military, power generation, marine, and agriculture. Originally established as Fairwater Fuel Systems Limited, the company rebranded to FuelActive Ltd in June 2007 to reflect its focus on advanced fuel management solutions.

CoinCover

Seed Round in 2020
Coincover is a provider of insurance-backed technology aimed at safeguarding digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. The company offers a range of services designed to protect end-users against the loss or theft of their crypto holdings due to hacks, human error, or fraudulent transactions. Key features include Cryptocurrency Theft cover, which shields users from phishing, hacking, and criminal extortion, ensuring that if theft occurs, the full value of the assets is recovered without any deductible. Additionally, Coincover provides a Deposit Protection Guarantee that secures user access to their cryptocurrency, even in cases of password loss, device failure, or business insolvency. The company also employs a Transaction Checker that monitors transactions in real-time to identify and flag suspicious activities, further enhancing the security of users' digital assets. Overall, Coincover aims to deliver peace of mind to its customers by ensuring that their digital currencies are both safe and accessible.

Codeherent

Seed Round in 2020
SaaS cloud management platform that helps businesses to visualise, analyse and optimise their Infrastructure as Code.

SourceMogul

Venture Round in 2020
SourceMogul is a software company that specializes in providing market intelligence through its cloud-based product-sourcing search engine. The platform allows users to quickly access market insights, helping them identify trends, gaps, and price fluctuations. By streamlining the process of finding profitable stock from a variety of trusted retailers, SourceMogul enables businesses to seize opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked. This capability supports online retailers in enhancing their product offerings and increasing profitability.

Agxio

Seed Round in 2020
Using artificial intelligence, data science and digital innovation, Agxio delivers actionable insights into the agriculture, biotech and life sciences industries which have been dramatically transformed by the availability of large volumes of data and advances in technologies. Agxio's Apollo platform defines the next generation of artificially intelligent machine learning innovation. The company automates the role of data scientist and enables use cases in any complex data-rich environment to deliver optimised machine learning solutions

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2020
Space Forge Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on developing reusable satellites for manufacturing unique materials in space. The company's innovative approach allows for the production of super materials that cannot be created on Earth, utilizing the advantages of the space environment. Space Forge manufactures alloys, metals, and crystals used across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging space-based manufacturing, the company aims to contribute to a cleaner industrial revolution, helping clients reduce energy loss and carbon emissions while producing lighter vehicles and improving material properties. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to support its research and development efforts.
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