TidalSense
Venture Round in 2023
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies, specializing in innovative sensor tools for detecting changes in lung function. The company’s proprietary sensor technology, known as N-Tidal, rapidly converts sensor data into novel respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of lung health. The device is portable, handheld, and 4G connected, ensuring high patient acceptability and ease of use. TidalSense has created an affordable AI-driven diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that automates both testing and interpretation, significantly reducing the time required for diagnosis from the clinical standard of 30 minutes to under five minutes. This advancement in respiratory monitoring aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by providing timely and effective diagnostic solutions.
Cydar Medical
Series A in 2023
Cydar Medical is an AI technology company that focuses on enhancing patient care through advanced computer vision software. The company's platform delivers real-time automated 3D overlays during X-ray guided procedures, allowing clinicians to focus more on their patients rather than managing display adjustments. By leveraging cloud supercomputing, Cydar ensures high-performance overlay updates that support clinical decision-making. Additionally, the company offers a cloud-based clinical platform accompanied by a team of specialists who help hospitals fully utilize clinical applications and data insights, thereby advancing the quality of care provided to patients.
Qkine Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacture of high-purity, animal-free growth factors, cytokines, and complex proteins designed to support advancements in stem cell, organoid, and regenerative medicine. Utilizing proprietary protein production processes developed at the University of Cambridge, Qkine combines these methodologies with protein engineering techniques to produce unique products that address critical biological and scalability challenges in fast-evolving life science sectors. The company boasts an active research and development pipeline, continually expanding its product offerings, which include innovative solutions such as tag-free thermostable FGF-2 and the first animal-free TGF beta 1 for chemically defined stem cell media. Qkine is committed to quality and is certified under ISO 9001:2015, ensuring that its bioactive proteins meet the highest standards to support its customers' scientific endeavors.
FundamentalVR
Series B in 2022
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals. The company works at the nexus of haptics, machine learning, and immersive technologies (XR). FundamentalVR was established in 2012 by Chris Scattergood in London, England.
BBC Maestro
Seed Round in 2022
BBC Maestro is a video-led e-learning platform that provides individuals with the opportunity to enhance their creativity through a diverse array of pre-recorded classes. The platform features courses taught by experienced creators and respected specialists from various disciplines, allowing users to learn directly from leading experts. By offering comprehensive course notes alongside digital tutorials, BBC Maestro aims to inspire and empower individuals to master new skills and explore their creative potential.
Distributed
Venture Round in 2022
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing an on-demand Elastic Team platform. This platform enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers, facilitating faster and more efficient software development and maintenance. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning, Distributed enhances project management and talent utilization, allowing clients to achieve greater control over costs and outcomes. The company aims to empower organizations to innovate and grow despite the challenges posed by the increasing demand for specialized digital talent.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2022
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform enhances traditional PowerPoint presentations by enabling audience interaction through mobile devices. It offers a customizable solution that integrates slide sharing, audience response systems, and analytics, allowing users to engage participants effectively during events, training sessions, and classrooms. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, facilitating high levels of audience participation and interactivity. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting its capability to support events of various scales, from focused training sessions to large gatherings of up to 150,000 attendees.
Dragonfly AI
Series A in 2022
Dragonfly AI is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a predictive visual analytics platform designed to analyze and influence human attention. The platform employs advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to simulate attention patterns, providing users with insights on what aspects of their content capture audience interest most effectively. By generating predictive heatmaps, Dragonfly AI enables organizations and brands to make data-informed decisions, enhancing the design process and optimizing content performance across various channels. This capability allows businesses to improve their return on investment by increasing audience engagement and efficiency throughout the design cycle, whether the content is digital or physical.
Virtuoso is a technology company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance through automation. The platform integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation to streamline the testing process, reducing the reliance on manual interventions. By offering codeless test automation software, Virtuoso ensures that clients can conduct functional UI testing and continuous testing efficiently, without hindering the development workflow. The platform also utilizes natural language processing to simplify quality analysis, allowing users to visualize testing journeys and obtain results in straightforward language, thus making the testing process more accessible and effective for organizations.
Closed Loop Medicine
Series A in 2021
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on creating innovative solutions that integrate prescription drugs with digital therapy. Founded by a team of healthcare professionals and scientists, the company aims to optimize drug dosing tailored to individual needs while incorporating linked behavioral therapy to enhance patient outcomes. Closed Loop Medicine is recognized as a leader in developing combination products that address chronic diseases, with current projects targeting hypertension and insomnia, among others. The company's approach emphasizes the importance of both patients and clinicians in the design and development of its offerings, ensuring that they meet real-world healthcare needs effectively.
TidalSense
Seed Round in 2021
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies, specializing in innovative sensor tools for detecting changes in lung function. The company’s proprietary sensor technology, known as N-Tidal, rapidly converts sensor data into novel respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of lung health. The device is portable, handheld, and 4G connected, ensuring high patient acceptability and ease of use. TidalSense has created an affordable AI-driven diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that automates both testing and interpretation, significantly reducing the time required for diagnosis from the clinical standard of 30 minutes to under five minutes. This advancement in respiratory monitoring aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by providing timely and effective diagnostic solutions.
Spaghetti Bridge
Seed Round in 2021
Spaghetti Bridge helps students overcome personal obstacles and achieve personal and academic success. They specifically designed to provide a positive experience for students, re-engaging and reconnecting them with education in a way that will not only extend their academic, vocational, and social skills and abilities but also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem.
DiA Imaging Analysis
Venture Round in 2021
DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd. is a technology company based in Beersheba, Israel, specializing in AI-powered ultrasound analysis designed to enhance the evaluation of cardiac function and other medical conditions. Founded in 2009, DiA offers a range of innovative applications, including LVivo EF for automated ejection fraction evaluation, LVivo RV for right ventricle analysis, and LVivo Strain, which assesses myocardial strain as an early indicator of reduced left ventricular function. Their tools simplify the ultrasound imaging process by providing automated analysis and optimal view selection, improving the diagnostic capabilities of clinicians. DiA's technology is compatible with various ultrasound devices and healthcare IT systems, streamlining the detection of clinical abnormalities. The company holds FDA and CE clearances and serves thousands of users globally, addressing critical challenges in ultrasound utilization by enabling more accurate and efficient image analysis through advanced pattern recognition and machine learning algorithms.
Invizius Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, is a medical technology company specializing in innovative solutions for extracorporeal treatments. The company's flagship product, H-Guard, is an advanced hemocompatible coating designed to prevent foreign body reactions in the blood during procedures such as dialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and ECMO. By reducing immune system activation, H-Guard aims to minimize cardiovascular complications and improve patient outcomes in long-term dialysis treatments.
Ondat is a developer of a cloud-native storage platform that facilitates persistent storage volumes directly on any Kubernetes node, offering flexibility in data management for containerized applications. The platform enables users to deploy applications and data storage across various environments, ensuring high levels of application performance, resilience, and dependability. Ondat supports containerized databases and CI/CD workloads, providing advanced features such as erasure coding, replication, and data reduction through deduplication and compression. Additionally, it enhances data mobility with replication and migration services, ensuring secure data storage and management through encryption and policy management. This empowers clients to maintain control over their data while optimizing their cloud infrastructure.
Vivacity Labs
Series A in 2021
Vivacity Labs Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015, it focuses on enhancing urban mobility by providing services such as car parking sensing, bus occupancy monitoring, and comprehensive traffic analysis. The company employs advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to install thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, the UK's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors collect unprecedented data from video feeds, enabling deep insights into transport operations and predictive management. Additionally, Vivacity Labs offers video analytics services that extract meaningful information from visual data and provides detailed transport metrics, such as speed, counts, and heat maps, through API access and online interfaces. By empowering transport managers with enhanced insights, Vivacity Labs aims to reduce congestion and improve road safety.
BBC Maestro
Seed Round in 2021
BBC Maestro is a video-led e-learning platform that provides individuals with the opportunity to enhance their creativity through a diverse array of pre-recorded classes. The platform features courses taught by experienced creators and respected specialists from various disciplines, allowing users to learn directly from leading experts. By offering comprehensive course notes alongside digital tutorials, BBC Maestro aims to inspire and empower individuals to master new skills and explore their creative potential.
Touchlight Genetics
Venture Round in 2020
Touchlight Genetics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA therapies and technology. Founded in 2007, the company has developed the proTL synthetic DNA platform, which enables the production of closed linear DNA, known as doggybone DNA, without the need for bacterial fermentation. This innovative platform is designed for various applications, including veterinary vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, cancer and gene therapies, allergy treatments, RNA interference therapies, and stem cell reprogramming. Touchlight Genetics is led by a team with significant expertise in life sciences, including founder and CEO Jonny Ohlson and Non-Executive Chairman Clive Dix. The company has successfully established collaborations with prominent academic institutions such as Imperial College London and the University of Pennsylvania, enhancing its research capabilities and expanding its impact in the field of DNA vaccine development for oncology and infectious diseases.
Joint School App
Venture Round in 2020
Joint School App offers information, exercises, and tools for people who have had hip or knee replacements postponed.
Papier
Venture Round in 2020
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.
Trouva
Venture Round in 2020
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle items sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality products that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase items directly from these boutiques, supporting local businesses while enjoying a diverse range of offerings, from home décor to clothing. Trouva's model not only facilitates online sales for independent stores but also enhances the shopping experience for consumers seeking exclusive products.
Firefly Learning
Venture Round in 2020
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops and operates an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students, teachers, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates the management of homework and learning resources, allowing teachers to assign and review tasks efficiently both in and out of the classroom. It fosters collaboration among students and provides tools for teachers to track student progress, share resources, and communicate with parents, thereby engaging them in their child's education. Firefly Learning employs a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists who focus on creating user-friendly software tailored to the needs of schools. The company emphasizes continuous improvement of its product by incorporating feedback from its users, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in promoting educational success. With a growing global presence, Firefly Learning is committed to partnering with industry leaders to enhance its offerings while maintaining a strong base in the UK.
Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company is renowned for its innovative product, Carbice Carbon, which effectively lowers device temperatures and facilitates heat dissipation from product packaging. This technology is designed to meet the performance, reliability, and assembly cost challenges faced in critical sectors such as electronics, energy, and industrial applications. Carbice's thermal interface materials are composed of a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in electronic devices. In addition to its headquarters in Atlanta, Carbice has an office in London and plans to establish a presence in Toulouse, France, reflecting its commitment to global outreach and innovation in thermal applications.
TidalSense
Seed Round in 2020
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies, specializing in innovative sensor tools for detecting changes in lung function. The company’s proprietary sensor technology, known as N-Tidal, rapidly converts sensor data into novel respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of lung health. The device is portable, handheld, and 4G connected, ensuring high patient acceptability and ease of use. TidalSense has created an affordable AI-driven diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that automates both testing and interpretation, significantly reducing the time required for diagnosis from the clinical standard of 30 minutes to under five minutes. This advancement in respiratory monitoring aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by providing timely and effective diagnostic solutions.
Dragonfly AI
Seed Round in 2020
Dragonfly AI is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a predictive visual analytics platform designed to analyze and influence human attention. The platform employs advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to simulate attention patterns, providing users with insights on what aspects of their content capture audience interest most effectively. By generating predictive heatmaps, Dragonfly AI enables organizations and brands to make data-informed decisions, enhancing the design process and optimizing content performance across various channels. This capability allows businesses to improve their return on investment by increasing audience engagement and efficiency throughout the design cycle, whether the content is digital or physical.
Congenica
Series C in 2020
Congenica Ltd. is a biotechnology company that specializes in clinical data solutions for genetic diagnosis. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Hinxton, United Kingdom, it offers the Sapientia platform, a clinical genomic analytics tool that integrates human DNA sequences with deep clinical phenotyping. This platform enables clinicians and researchers to interpret genetic diseases and provides actionable insights for diagnosis, prognosis, and research. Additionally, Sapientia supports personalized medicine by facilitating the creation of disease registries, identifying patient populations for clinical studies, and aiding in the discovery of novel drug targets and biomarkers. Congenica's focus is on improving clinical outcomes through advanced genomic analysis.
Ayar Labs
Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities in various applications, including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, TeraPHY, is a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet that utilizes a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution to facilitate high bandwidth and low latency connections. Ayar Labs aims to disrupt the conventional performance and efficiency standards in the semiconductor industry by providing power-efficient optical interconnects that replace traditional electrical I/O. This technology effectively addresses compute and bandwidth bottlenecks, particularly in the context of complex AI systems, enabling improved computing efficiency and performance while also reducing costs and power consumption. Founded in 2015, Ayar Labs is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara.
The Duel Brand Advocacy Platform enables brands to mobilize and manage entire communities of social affiliates, content creators and micro-influencers to acquire customers and drive revenue at scale. It also measures the true ROI of advocacy and its impact on Social Commerce, in comparison to ads. Committed to working with brands that put people and the planet over profit, Duel is Bcorp Certified and breaks a brand’s reliance on digital advertising through its Social Affiliate and Brand Ambassador programs. Founded by world-record breaking adventurer and former brand ambassador, Paul Archer, and viral games developer, Panagiotis Tsarouchis, the Duel team is made up of psychologists, brand experts and community builders from companies including Amazon and Lululemon. The platform is used by brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Monica Vinader, Mint Velvet, NEOM Organics, ELEMIS and more, with the team having consulted with hundreds of other brands.
Cornelis Networks
Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. It specializes in developing high-performance fabrics tailored for scientific, commercial, and government sectors. By providing advanced networking products, Cornelis Networks aims to enhance computing capabilities, data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads. The company’s solutions allow customers to effectively harness the computational power of multiple processing devices to address complex problems, thereby improving both outcomes and accuracy. With a focus on innovation, Cornelis Networks supports over 500 global installations across various industries, including government and academic institutions, striving to drive technological and scientific advancements.
Funding Xchange
Series A in 2020
Funding Xchange is a London-based enterprise that aims to streamline the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) funding landscape through innovative digital solutions. Established in 2014, the company has developed a technology platform that connects businesses to over 70 funders, allowing them to receive indicative funding offers within three minutes and actual funds in their accounts in ten minutes. Funding Xchange's Marketplace facilitates access to finance by integrating with major online price comparison websites and offering customized solutions for banks and advisory platforms. Through its FXE Technologies division, the firm provides white-label lending tools for financial institutions and brokers, enhancing customer interactions and improving operational efficiency. The platform's eligibility and affordability assessment tools utilize real-time validated transactional data, enabling comprehensive risk analytics and streamlined underwriting for various SME funding options. This approach allows businesses to embrace digital transformation without the complications typically associated with technology projects, ultimately making the funding process more accessible and efficient for SMEs.
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.
MIP Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2020
MIP Diagnostics, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bedfordshire, UK, specializes in the development and commercialization of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and nanoMIPs, often referred to as "plastic antibodies". These robust, synthetic materials mimic the recognition properties of biological antibodies, offering exceptional stability and versatility. The company's proprietary technology enables the production of nanoMIPs, which are smaller, soluble versions of MIPs, further expanding their potential applications. MIP Diagnostics focuses on creating innovative solutions for point-of-care diagnostics and in-field testing, leveraging the unique properties of MIPs and nanoMIPs to address unmet needs in various industries.
Third Space Learning
Series A in 2020
Third Space Learning is an educational technology company that operates an online learning platform designed to deliver personalized tutoring services to schoolchildren worldwide. The company recruits and trains a global community of online teachers from emerging markets to provide accessible one-to-one learning experiences. Third Space Learning's model focuses on creating intelligent tutor training programs to ensure high performance at scale. The platform integrates digital resources and assessments with one-to-one tuition, tailored to specific student needs based on subject, age, or curriculum. By targeting the under-served majority in the $200 billion global tutoring industry, Third Space Learning aims to provide high-quality, affordable education that helps children build confidence, accelerate their learning progress, and improve academic attainment.
Empiribox
Venture Round in 2020
Empiribox Limited, incorporated in 2017 and based in Didcot, United Kingdom, specializes in providing science equipment and teaching resources designed to enhance science education in primary schools. The company addresses various challenges affecting the quality of science instruction, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary tools to deliver engaging and inspirational lessons throughout the academic year. By focusing on both the needs of educators and the educational environment, Empiribox aims to improve the overall effectiveness of science teaching in the UK and beyond.
Aventus Platform
Seed Round in 2020
Aventus Platform is enables insurance businesses to create a seamless customer experience for any insurance line, through any channel.
ADAY is a direct-to-consumer brand that specializes in creating consciously designed technical clothing with a focus on sustainability. Founded by Nina Faulhaber and Meg He, the company operates from New York and London, offering an e-commerce platform that emphasizes the concept of capsule wardrobes. By combining seasonless design with high-quality technical fabrics, ADAY aims to provide versatile clothing options that encourage outfit repetition and reduce consumption. The brand's commitment to a sustainable supply chain underlines its mission to deliver clever styles that bring energy and joy to customers while promoting a more mindful approach to fashion.
Masters of Pie
Seed Round in 2020
Masters of Pie Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in product lifecycle management software utilizing virtual and augmented reality. Founded in 2011, the company initially operated as a service provider, creating digital twin prototypes and products for major corporations by leveraging game engine technology and design methodologies. Today, Masters of Pie develops an extensible software framework known as Radical, which facilitates immersive collaboration by enabling users to share and manipulate large and complex 2D and 3D data in real-time across various platforms, including AR, VR, desktop, and mobile devices. The company has a particular focus on enhancing computer-aided design applications within the manufacturing sector. In 2017, Masters of Pie entered into an OEM agreement with Siemens PLM, allowing the Radical framework to be integrated into Siemens NX CAD services, which has been adopted by leading firms in aerospace, automotive, and private space industries. Recent investments are aimed at expanding the adoption of the Radical framework into other sectors such as architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, and energy.
Abaka Holdings Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, operates an AI-powered digital savings and retirement platform. It partners with employers to enhance employee financial wellbeing by offering a platform that boosts benefits awareness, facilitates employer-staff communication, and empowers employees to manage their finances. Abaka's platform provides personalized financial guidance and nudges, helping employees build financial knowledge and make informed decisions. It also collaborates with financial institutions to deliver scalable, affordable advice on pensions, savings, and investments to retail customers, using conversational AI, behavioral nudges, and data insights. Abaka's technologies are licensed by tier-one international banks, pension providers, and asset managers, benefiting over 9 million users across multiple countries.
Trouva
Venture Round in 2019
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle items sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality products that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase items directly from these boutiques, supporting local businesses while enjoying a diverse range of offerings, from home décor to clothing. Trouva's model not only facilitates online sales for independent stores but also enhances the shopping experience for consumers seeking exclusive products.
Funding Xchange
Venture Round in 2019
Funding Xchange is a London-based enterprise that aims to streamline the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) funding landscape through innovative digital solutions. Established in 2014, the company has developed a technology platform that connects businesses to over 70 funders, allowing them to receive indicative funding offers within three minutes and actual funds in their accounts in ten minutes. Funding Xchange's Marketplace facilitates access to finance by integrating with major online price comparison websites and offering customized solutions for banks and advisory platforms. Through its FXE Technologies division, the firm provides white-label lending tools for financial institutions and brokers, enhancing customer interactions and improving operational efficiency. The platform's eligibility and affordability assessment tools utilize real-time validated transactional data, enabling comprehensive risk analytics and streamlined underwriting for various SME funding options. This approach allows businesses to embrace digital transformation without the complications typically associated with technology projects, ultimately making the funding process more accessible and efficient for SMEs.
Adaptix
Venture Round in 2019
Adaptix Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in Oxford, UK, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative 3D radiology imaging equipment for X-ray applications. The company's core product is a miniaturized, flat panel X-ray source that can be integrated into existing product lines, enabling manufacturers to offer low-dose 3D imaging capabilities at a more affordable price point and with enhanced portability. Adaptix's solutions are used in various medical fields, including bedside chest imaging, extremity imaging, dental imaging, and breast imaging, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, and osteoporosis. The company's technology, based on a pixelated array made in a semiconductor foundry, is protected by patents and leverages existing technologies from various industries. Adaptix's products are components intended for integration by X-ray systems manufacturers, who are responsible for product qualification, validation, and regulatory compliance.
FundamentalVR
Series A in 2019
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals. The company works at the nexus of haptics, machine learning, and immersive technologies (XR). FundamentalVR was established in 2012 by Chris Scattergood in London, England.
E.Fundamentals
Series A in 2019
E.Fundamentals is a B2B SaaS provider specializing in e-commerce analytics for consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders. The company offers a platform that transforms complex digital retail data into actionable insights, enabling brand owners to optimize their product performance across various retailer and wholesaler websites. By providing real-time insights, E.Fundamentals helps businesses improve online revenues and effectively manage aspects of e-commerce, including product ranging, pricing, positioning, and promotion. The platform aims to enhance sales and profit performance for leading brands in the competitive digital marketplace.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hummingbird Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing data analytics solutions for the agriculture sector, utilizing imagery and data from satellite, drone, plane, and robotic technologies. The company's platform offers actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses through high-resolution maps that inform critical decision-making during the growing season. Hummingbird Technologies provides services such as crop health monitoring, disease detection, weed mapping, nutrient management, and yield prediction. By analyzing remote sensing data, the company helps farmers identify potential issues early, optimize inputs, and enhance efficiency across extensive arable land. Since its inception, Hummingbird has covered over 500,000 hectares of crops, enabling informed agricultural practices that aim to reduce costs and improve outputs.
Invizius Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, is a medical technology company specializing in innovative solutions for extracorporeal treatments. The company's flagship product, H-Guard, is an advanced hemocompatible coating designed to prevent foreign body reactions in the blood during procedures such as dialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and ECMO. By reducing immune system activation, H-Guard aims to minimize cardiovascular complications and improve patient outcomes in long-term dialysis treatments.
Spirable, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, operates a SaaS platform that empowers brands to create personalized video content. The platform merges creative assets like product images and video clips with customer, social, and environmental data to generate tailored videos for individual customers. It serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, CPG, travel, sports betting, and telecommunications, as well as agencies. Spirable's contextual video platform enables brands to deliver smart, reactive, and relevant video content at scale, transforming the way they approach storytelling.
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.
JRNI Limited is a UK-based company that develops and operates an experiential relationship management (XRM) platform designed to facilitate personalized experiences at scale. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as BookingBug Limited, the company provides tools for scheduling and managing appointments, virtual queuing, and events across various sectors, including retail, financial services, and the public sector. JRNI's platform leverages an AI-driven engine to enhance customer engagement and deliver insights through its analytics tools, helping businesses improve customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small service businesses to large enterprises and government organizations, with offices in London, Manchester, Boston, Washington, and Sydney.
Virtuoso
Seed Round in 2019
Virtuoso is a technology company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance through automation. The platform integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation to streamline the testing process, reducing the reliance on manual interventions. By offering codeless test automation software, Virtuoso ensures that clients can conduct functional UI testing and continuous testing efficiently, without hindering the development workflow. The platform also utilizes natural language processing to simplify quality analysis, allowing users to visualize testing journeys and obtain results in straightforward language, thus making the testing process more accessible and effective for organizations.
Cambridge Touch Technologies
Series B in 2019
Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing advanced 3D touch technology for various applications. The company's core product, UltraTouch, combines a proprietary AI engine with an innovative Piezoelectric Force Film to create a simplified, yet powerful touch and force sensor architecture. This technology offers superior functionality, lower costs, and scalability to diverse device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable ones, catering to smartphones, tablets, automotive, and industrial sectors.
The Electrospinning Company
Series A in 2019
The Electrospinning Company Ltd. specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative biomaterials for regenerative medical applications and 3D cell culture products. Founded in 2008 and located in Didcot, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including aligned fiber scaffolds, plates with removable scaffold discs, and tissue culture plates. These biomaterials are synthetic polymer-based and are designed to mimic the human body's natural extracellular matrix, facilitating post-surgery recovery and supporting tissue-engineering efforts. In addition to its product offerings, The Electrospinning Company provides a variety of services, such as scaffold design, development of sterilization protocols, packaging solutions, and regulatory support for clinical trials. The company also collaborates with academic researchers to develop novel nanofibre solutions for scientific applications, making it a key player in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery. Products are available for purchase online.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hummingbird Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing data analytics solutions for the agriculture sector, utilizing imagery and data from satellite, drone, plane, and robotic technologies. The company's platform offers actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses through high-resolution maps that inform critical decision-making during the growing season. Hummingbird Technologies provides services such as crop health monitoring, disease detection, weed mapping, nutrient management, and yield prediction. By analyzing remote sensing data, the company helps farmers identify potential issues early, optimize inputs, and enhance efficiency across extensive arable land. Since its inception, Hummingbird has covered over 500,000 hectares of crops, enabling informed agricultural practices that aim to reduce costs and improve outputs.
Limitless
Series A in 2019
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.
Funding Empire
Acquisition in 2019
Funding Empire Limited, established in 2012 and headquartered in Caerphilly, UK, operates an online peer-to-peer lending platform that connects creditworthy businesses with individual investors seeking higher returns than traditional savings accounts. The company's platform enables sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, and LLPs in the UK to apply for loans, while lenders can browse these applications and earn monthly repayments from borrowers they've funded. As of March 7, 2019, Funding Empire operates as a subsidiary of Downing LLP.
Firefly Learning
Series B in 2019
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops and operates an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students, teachers, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates the management of homework and learning resources, allowing teachers to assign and review tasks efficiently both in and out of the classroom. It fosters collaboration among students and provides tools for teachers to track student progress, share resources, and communicate with parents, thereby engaging them in their child's education. Firefly Learning employs a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists who focus on creating user-friendly software tailored to the needs of schools. The company emphasizes continuous improvement of its product by incorporating feedback from its users, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in promoting educational success. With a growing global presence, Firefly Learning is committed to partnering with industry leaders to enhance its offerings while maintaining a strong base in the UK.
Imagen Ltd, established in 1991 and based in Willingham, UK, specializes in designing and developing media archive management solutions. The company offers three primary products: Imagen2, a comprehensive media asset management and publishing system; ImagenCloud, a cloud-based solution for managing and publishing videos and images; and Orbital, a compliance recording system. Its client portfolio includes prominent organizations such as the Ministry of Defence, The Police, BBC, ITN, Imperial War Museum, British Telecom, and British Pathé. Imagen Ltd operates under its current name since August 2015, following a rebrand from Cambridge Imaging Systems Limited.
Exonar Limited, established in 2007 and headquartered in Newbury, UK, specializes in developing information intelligence software. The company's core business is creating solutions that enable organizations to discover, manage, and extract value from their data at scale. Exonar's software is designed to handle diverse data sources and types, including structured and unstructured information, helping businesses minimize risk, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive digital transformation. Its client base includes prominent organizations in industries such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, and national critical infrastructure. The company is backed by investors including Beringea, Amadeus Capital Partners, Winton Ventures, and Downing Ventures.
Hubble operates an online marketplace designed to connect businesses seeking flexible office space with landlords and commercial space providers in London. The platform simplifies the process of renting office space by allowing users to search for various options, including co-working, shared offices, and private serviced offices. Hubble streamlines the entire transaction process, enabling clients to pay rent, sign contracts, and fulfill their office needs with just a few clicks. By reducing administrative burdens, Hubble adds value for both tenants and office providers, facilitating a quicker and more efficient match between those needing space and those offering it. This approach helps businesses find the right balance between office and remote work, supporting their operational needs and team productivity.
Adaptix
Venture Round in 2019
Adaptix Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in Oxford, UK, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative 3D radiology imaging equipment for X-ray applications. The company's core product is a miniaturized, flat panel X-ray source that can be integrated into existing product lines, enabling manufacturers to offer low-dose 3D imaging capabilities at a more affordable price point and with enhanced portability. Adaptix's solutions are used in various medical fields, including bedside chest imaging, extremity imaging, dental imaging, and breast imaging, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, and osteoporosis. The company's technology, based on a pixelated array made in a semiconductor foundry, is protected by patents and leverages existing technologies from various industries. Adaptix's products are components intended for integration by X-ray systems manufacturers, who are responsible for product qualification, validation, and regulatory compliance.
Open Bionics
Series A in 2019
Open Bionics Ltd. is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, founded in 2014, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of robotic bionic hands for amputees, researchers, and hobbyists. The company is known for creating the Hero Arm, a lightweight, multi-grip bionic arm specifically designed for individuals with upper limb differences. This innovative product features a ventilated, adjustable socket and removable aesthetic covers, allowing users to customize the appearance of their bionic arm with popular designs, including those from Disney and iconic characters. Open Bionics aims to make advanced bionic technology more accessible and affordable, enhancing the mobility and quality of life for amputees through personalized assistive devices. The company also offers 3D printed bionic hand kits and components available for purchase online.
ADC Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2018
ADC Biotechnology Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Reaxa Biotech Ltd, the company has created a patented Lock-Release technology that streamlines the drug purification process by reducing the number of steps and associated risks. This innovative approach not only simplifies the development of ADCs but also lowers costs for drug developers. In addition to its proprietary technology, ADC Biotechnology offers a range of consultancy and research and development services to support the testing and production of new ADC-based therapies aimed at specifically targeting and destroying tumor cells.
Hackajob is a London-based online marketplace founded in 2014 that connects technical candidates with employers through a unique assessment-based recruitment process. The platform allows candidates to showcase their skills by completing job-specific challenges, thereby proving their competency directly to potential employers. In addition to facilitating job applications, Hackajob enables employers to engage with passive candidates, expanding their access to a broader talent pool. The company emphasizes a candidate-centric approach, providing tech professionals opportunities to learn new skills, participate in community events, and connect directly with employers. By utilizing data-driven algorithms, Hackajob simplifies the recruitment process for companies, allowing them to source talent effectively, conduct online assessments, and gain insights into their diversity and inclusion metrics.
Lignia Wood Company
Venture Round in 2018
Lignia Wood Company, based in Barry, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of solid wood products for both indoor and outdoor applications. The company addresses challenges related to the limited availability of legal and sustainable hardwoods by offering a range of high-performance timber solutions. Their product lineup includes wood for cladding, decking, and flooring, catering to diverse construction and design needs while promoting sustainability in the timber industry.
Rated People
Series A in 2018
Rated People Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in London, operates an online marketplace that connects UK homeowners with local, recommended tradespeople. The platform covers over 30 trades, from painters to plumbers, enabling homeowners to find and hire suitable professionals for their home improvement jobs. With over 50,000 tradespeople using the platform and more than 1 million jobs posted annually, Rated People is the UK's leading online marketplace for home services.
Arecor
Venture Round in 2018
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.
Lignia Wood Company
Venture Round in 2018
Lignia Wood Company, based in Barry, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of solid wood products for both indoor and outdoor applications. The company addresses challenges related to the limited availability of legal and sustainable hardwoods by offering a range of high-performance timber solutions. Their product lineup includes wood for cladding, decking, and flooring, catering to diverse construction and design needs while promoting sustainability in the timber industry.
Live Better With
Series A in 2018
Live Better With Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operates an online platform dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients. The company offers a wide range of healthcare products designed to alleviate symptoms and side effects associated with cancer treatments. These products are categorized by specific needs such as skin care, pain management, digestive health, and mental well-being. Live Better With curates these items based on feedback from the cancer community, making it easy for users to find relevant solutions tailored to their individual experiences. The platform also provides advice, recommendations, and a supportive community, aiming to enhance the quality of daily life for those living with cancer.
Masters of Pie
Seed Round in 2018
Masters of Pie Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in product lifecycle management software utilizing virtual and augmented reality. Founded in 2011, the company initially operated as a service provider, creating digital twin prototypes and products for major corporations by leveraging game engine technology and design methodologies. Today, Masters of Pie develops an extensible software framework known as Radical, which facilitates immersive collaboration by enabling users to share and manipulate large and complex 2D and 3D data in real-time across various platforms, including AR, VR, desktop, and mobile devices. The company has a particular focus on enhancing computer-aided design applications within the manufacturing sector. In 2017, Masters of Pie entered into an OEM agreement with Siemens PLM, allowing the Radical framework to be integrated into Siemens NX CAD services, which has been adopted by leading firms in aerospace, automotive, and private space industries. Recent investments are aimed at expanding the adoption of the Radical framework into other sectors such as architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, and energy.
Cambridge Touch Technologies
Series A in 2018
Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd., established in 2011 and based in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing advanced 3D touch technology for various applications. The company's core product, UltraTouch, combines a proprietary AI engine with an innovative Piezoelectric Force Film to create a simplified, yet powerful touch and force sensor architecture. This technology offers superior functionality, lower costs, and scalability to diverse device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable ones, catering to smartphones, tablets, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Flock is a digital insurance company specializing in coverage for commercial motor fleets. Focused on enhancing safety through connected insurance solutions, Flock leverages real-time data to provide insights that enable fleet owners to promote safer driving practices. This approach ensures that fleets demonstrating safer driving habits benefit from reduced insurance costs. Trusted by numerous companies, including Virtuo and Jaguar Land Rover's luxury leasing division, Flock aims to establish itself as the leading fully digital insurer for both connected and autonomous vehicles, with a mission to make the world safer through innovative insurance solutions.
Channel Mum
Venture Round in 2018
Channel Mum Limited is a UK-based online community dedicated to supporting mothers, particularly those from the millennial generation. Founded in 2014 and originally known as The Mumsultancy Limited, the company provides a platform for sharing information on various parenting topics through an extensive collection of videos. Channel Mum facilitates a space where mothers can share their personal experiences, including labor and birth stories, while also offering resources such as discussion forums and editorial content. By collaborating with established vloggers, Channel Mum aims to create an honest and approachable environment for parents to connect and learn from one another, establishing itself as a key player in the parenting media landscape.
ADC Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2018
ADC Biotechnology Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Reaxa Biotech Ltd, the company has created a patented Lock-Release technology that streamlines the drug purification process by reducing the number of steps and associated risks. This innovative approach not only simplifies the development of ADCs but also lowers costs for drug developers. In addition to its proprietary technology, ADC Biotechnology offers a range of consultancy and research and development services to support the testing and production of new ADC-based therapies aimed at specifically targeting and destroying tumor cells.
JRNI Limited is a UK-based company that develops and operates an experiential relationship management (XRM) platform designed to facilitate personalized experiences at scale. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as BookingBug Limited, the company provides tools for scheduling and managing appointments, virtual queuing, and events across various sectors, including retail, financial services, and the public sector. JRNI's platform leverages an AI-driven engine to enhance customer engagement and deliver insights through its analytics tools, helping businesses improve customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small service businesses to large enterprises and government organizations, with offices in London, Manchester, Boston, Washington, and Sydney.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2018
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform enhances traditional PowerPoint presentations by enabling audience interaction through mobile devices. It offers a customizable solution that integrates slide sharing, audience response systems, and analytics, allowing users to engage participants effectively during events, training sessions, and classrooms. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, facilitating high levels of audience participation and interactivity. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting its capability to support events of various scales, from focused training sessions to large gatherings of up to 150,000 attendees.
Smart Matrix
Venture Round in 2018
Smart Matrix Limited is a medical device manufacturing company based in Northwood, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative products for wound care and regenerative medicine. The company's flagship product, Smart Matrix, is designed to treat full-thickness skin injuries, traumas, and wounds without the need for skin grafts or complex surgical procedures. Utilizing a proprietary platform technology, Smart Matrix promotes tissue regeneration and aids in wound healing, allowing healthcare professionals to effectively manage acute wounds while minimizing the risk of infection and the need for additional surgeries. Through its focus on advanced wound care solutions, Smart Matrix aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline the healing process.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hummingbird Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing data analytics solutions for the agriculture sector, utilizing imagery and data from satellite, drone, plane, and robotic technologies. The company's platform offers actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses through high-resolution maps that inform critical decision-making during the growing season. Hummingbird Technologies provides services such as crop health monitoring, disease detection, weed mapping, nutrient management, and yield prediction. By analyzing remote sensing data, the company helps farmers identify potential issues early, optimize inputs, and enhance efficiency across extensive arable land. Since its inception, Hummingbird has covered over 500,000 hectares of crops, enabling informed agricultural practices that aim to reduce costs and improve outputs.
MoveGB
Venture Round in 2018
MoveGB They are a company on the Move! Originally founded in Bath, UK in 2013, They are now one of the fastest growing fitness companies in the world. Their founder is one of the world's leading experts in exercise adherence and created Move based on the science of how to make staying healthy and happy easier.
Spirable
Seed Round in 2018
Spirable, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, operates a SaaS platform that empowers brands to create personalized video content. The platform merges creative assets like product images and video clips with customer, social, and environmental data to generate tailored videos for individual customers. It serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, CPG, travel, sports betting, and telecommunications, as well as agencies. Spirable's contextual video platform enables brands to deliver smart, reactive, and relevant video content at scale, transforming the way they approach storytelling.
E.Fundamentals
Series A in 2018
E.Fundamentals is a B2B SaaS provider specializing in e-commerce analytics for consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders. The company offers a platform that transforms complex digital retail data into actionable insights, enabling brand owners to optimize their product performance across various retailer and wholesaler websites. By providing real-time insights, E.Fundamentals helps businesses improve online revenues and effectively manage aspects of e-commerce, including product ranging, pricing, positioning, and promotion. The platform aims to enhance sales and profit performance for leading brands in the competitive digital marketplace.
Virtuoso
Seed Round in 2018
Virtuoso is a technology company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance through automation. The platform integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation to streamline the testing process, reducing the reliance on manual interventions. By offering codeless test automation software, Virtuoso ensures that clients can conduct functional UI testing and continuous testing efficiently, without hindering the development workflow. The platform also utilizes natural language processing to simplify quality analysis, allowing users to visualize testing journeys and obtain results in straightforward language, thus making the testing process more accessible and effective for organizations.
CURO
Venture Round in 2017
Curo Compensation Limited is a compensation management specialist based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2009. The company offers CuroComp, a SaaS solution designed for mid to large corporations to automate and manage their annual compensation review processes. This platform facilitates the allocation of salaries, bonuses, and share options while providing comprehensive services for compensation review, communication, and reporting. CuroComp enables organizations to optimize their compensation spending, ensuring equitable pay practices and risk alignment. Additionally, it supports gender pay gap reporting and offers advanced analytical tools for better data-driven decision-making. Serving blue-chip companies both in the UK and internationally, Curo Compensation aims to enhance productivity and performance through effective compensation management.
Craft.co
Seed Round in 2017
Craft is a data and analytics platform that leverages machine learning to create a comprehensive "Source of Truth" on companies and the global economy. By aggregating financial, operational, and human capital data from a multitude of sources, Craft offers detailed sector and company profiles that cater to a wide range of organizations, from startups to large corporations. The platform features tools such as signal alerts, trend analysis, and benchmarking to help users monitor and optimize their supply chains and enterprise ecosystems. Its cloud-based portal is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing workflows, enabling clients to access valuable insights and compare key metrics across various companies worldwide.
Destiny Pharma
Post in 2017
Destiny Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial products aimed at treating infectious diseases. The company's lead candidates include XF-73 Nasal, currently in Phase II clinical trials for the prevention of post-surgical staphylococcal infections, and XF-73 Dermal, in Phase I trials for treating skin infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Destiny Pharma also develops other compounds, such as XF-70 for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia and DPD-207 for eye infections, as well as additional XF drugs targeting antibiotic-resistant biofilm infections. The company has established several collaboration agreements with various academic institutions and organizations, enhancing its research capabilities and broadening its therapeutic focus. Founded in 1996, Destiny Pharma is committed to addressing the growing global healthcare challenge posed by drug-resistant bacteria.
Limitless
Seed Round in 2017
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that facilitates connections between businesses and qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. By leveraging customer engagement, the platform allows businesses to provide faster and more efficient service at a reduced cost. Customers act as brand ambassadors, assisting their peers while receiving rewards in return. Expert responses and customer feedback contribute to the training of the company's AI systems, enabling the automation of low-value queries over time. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients including Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage, enhancing customer service efficiency and overall satisfaction.
LoyaltyLion
Venture Round in 2017
LoyaltyLion Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing an online platform for e-commerce businesses to create and manage customer loyalty programs. The platform enables small stores to reward customers for various activities, including signups, purchases, and referrals through social media and email. LoyaltyLion differentiates itself in the Shopify ecosystem by offering fully integrated loyalty solutions backed by extensive expertise in loyalty programs, which helps businesses enhance customer retention and increase revenue. The platform also provides valuable insights into customer behavior and program performance, empowering businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and foster customer engagement. Formerly known as Prizgo Limited, LoyaltyLion rebranded in July 2013 to reflect its focus on loyalty solutions.
Touchlight Genetics
Venture Round in 2017
Touchlight Genetics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA therapies and technology. Founded in 2007, the company has developed the proTL synthetic DNA platform, which enables the production of closed linear DNA, known as doggybone DNA, without the need for bacterial fermentation. This innovative platform is designed for various applications, including veterinary vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, cancer and gene therapies, allergy treatments, RNA interference therapies, and stem cell reprogramming. Touchlight Genetics is led by a team with significant expertise in life sciences, including founder and CEO Jonny Ohlson and Non-Executive Chairman Clive Dix. The company has successfully established collaborations with prominent academic institutions such as Imperial College London and the University of Pennsylvania, enhancing its research capabilities and expanding its impact in the field of DNA vaccine development for oncology and infectious diseases.
Smart Matrix
Venture Round in 2017
Smart Matrix Limited is a medical device manufacturing company based in Northwood, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. It specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative products for wound care and regenerative medicine. The company's flagship product, Smart Matrix, is designed to treat full-thickness skin injuries, traumas, and wounds without the need for skin grafts or complex surgical procedures. Utilizing a proprietary platform technology, Smart Matrix promotes tissue regeneration and aids in wound healing, allowing healthcare professionals to effectively manage acute wounds while minimizing the risk of infection and the need for additional surgeries. Through its focus on advanced wound care solutions, Smart Matrix aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline the healing process.
Movivo
Venture Round in 2017
Movivo is a London-based company founded in 2013 that offers a mobile application designed to help users earn free airtime for topping up their mobile phones. The app allows users to cover the costs of their mobile minutes by completing surveys, engaging in crowdsourced tasks, and downloading new mobile applications. By integrating with telecom operators and continuously expanding its network of partners worldwide, Movivo provides an innovative platform for users to discover new mobile content while offsetting their mobile expenses.
WeTrack
Venture Round in 2017
WeTrack is a developer of cloud-based project management software tailored for managing large events and complex projects. The company's platform integrates objective and tasking systems with a risk and issues register, accessible from any device at any time. This flexibility allows clients to enhance their operational efficiency through the use of digital tools, streamlining project management processes and improving overall effectiveness.
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle items sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality products that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase items directly from these boutiques, supporting local businesses while enjoying a diverse range of offerings, from home décor to clothing. Trouva's model not only facilitates online sales for independent stores but also enhances the shopping experience for consumers seeking exclusive products.
BridgeU, established in 2013 and headquartered in Sevenoaks, UK, operates a cloud-based platform that supports students and advisors throughout the university application process. The platform facilitates exploration of career pathways and post-secondary opportunities, and assists with application preparation for universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. BridgeU works with secondary schools in over 120 countries, supporting students and advisors for 24-36 months, and also connects universities with international schools to foster global diversity and success in their programs.
Empiribox
Venture Round in 2017
Empiribox Limited, incorporated in 2017 and based in Didcot, United Kingdom, specializes in providing science equipment and teaching resources designed to enhance science education in primary schools. The company addresses various challenges affecting the quality of science instruction, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary tools to deliver engaging and inspirational lessons throughout the academic year. By focusing on both the needs of educators and the educational environment, Empiribox aims to improve the overall effectiveness of science teaching in the UK and beyond.
Volo Commerce
Venture Round in 2017
Volo Commerce Limited is a UK-based software company established in 1996, operating since September 2019 as a subsidiary of FOG Software Group. The company specializes in designing, developing, and selling AI-driven solutions that empower businesses to automate market insights and sell directly to consumers across multiple online channels. Volo's flagship product is eSellerPro, a comprehensive business management system that integrates the online sales process, automating tasks such as inventory management, product listing, order processing, payment handling, customer communication, and accounting procedures. Additionally, Volo offers training, support services, and development assistance to facilitate seamless integration with platforms like Amazon, eBay, OnBuy, Magento, Shopify, and Volo's own platform.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2017
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform enhances traditional PowerPoint presentations by enabling audience interaction through mobile devices. It offers a customizable solution that integrates slide sharing, audience response systems, and analytics, allowing users to engage participants effectively during events, training sessions, and classrooms. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, facilitating high levels of audience participation and interactivity. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting its capability to support events of various scales, from focused training sessions to large gatherings of up to 150,000 attendees.
Destiny Pharma
Venture Round in 2017
Destiny Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial products aimed at treating infectious diseases. The company's lead candidates include XF-73 Nasal, currently in Phase II clinical trials for the prevention of post-surgical staphylococcal infections, and XF-73 Dermal, in Phase I trials for treating skin infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Destiny Pharma also develops other compounds, such as XF-70 for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia and DPD-207 for eye infections, as well as additional XF drugs targeting antibiotic-resistant biofilm infections. The company has established several collaboration agreements with various academic institutions and organizations, enhancing its research capabilities and broadening its therapeutic focus. Founded in 1996, Destiny Pharma is committed to addressing the growing global healthcare challenge posed by drug-resistant bacteria.
Zyper Inc is a marketing technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in community marketing software designed to connect brands with their most engaged fans. Founded in 2017, Zyper utilizes machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to identify a brand's top 1% of followers on social media, transforming them into active advocates. The platform fosters connections among fans while providing brands with valuable insights, engagement metrics, and a steady stream of user-generated content. Through its intuitive dashboard, Zyper enables brands to engage effectively with their audience, driving both engagement and sales.
Movivo
Venture Round in 2017
Movivo is a London-based company founded in 2013 that offers a mobile application designed to help users earn free airtime for topping up their mobile phones. The app allows users to cover the costs of their mobile minutes by completing surveys, engaging in crowdsourced tasks, and downloading new mobile applications. By integrating with telecom operators and continuously expanding its network of partners worldwide, Movivo provides an innovative platform for users to discover new mobile content while offsetting their mobile expenses.
CURO
Venture Round in 2017
Curo Compensation Limited is a compensation management specialist based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2009. The company offers CuroComp, a SaaS solution designed for mid to large corporations to automate and manage their annual compensation review processes. This platform facilitates the allocation of salaries, bonuses, and share options while providing comprehensive services for compensation review, communication, and reporting. CuroComp enables organizations to optimize their compensation spending, ensuring equitable pay practices and risk alignment. Additionally, it supports gender pay gap reporting and offers advanced analytical tools for better data-driven decision-making. Serving blue-chip companies both in the UK and internationally, Curo Compensation aims to enhance productivity and performance through effective compensation management.
Vivacity Labs
Grant in 2017
Vivacity Labs Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015, it focuses on enhancing urban mobility by providing services such as car parking sensing, bus occupancy monitoring, and comprehensive traffic analysis. The company employs advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to install thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, the UK's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors collect unprecedented data from video feeds, enabling deep insights into transport operations and predictive management. Additionally, Vivacity Labs offers video analytics services that extract meaningful information from visual data and provides detailed transport metrics, such as speed, counts, and heat maps, through API access and online interfaces. By empowering transport managers with enhanced insights, Vivacity Labs aims to reduce congestion and improve road safety.