Manna Drone Delivery
Venture Round in 2025
Manna is a drone delivery service that focuses on enhancing local businesses by offering a rapid delivery solution. Utilizing customized aerospace-grade drones, the company services suburban and rural communities with a delivery radius of 30 square miles. Manna's innovative approach enables retailers, restaurants, convenience stores, and pharmacies to significantly reduce delivery times, achieving deliveries within three minutes, which is a substantial improvement compared to traditional road-based delivery methods. By adhering to regulations set by aviation authorities in Europe and the USA, Manna not only transforms the logistics of delivery but also aims to improve the overall consumer experience.
Deciphex is a digital pathology software company that blends AI with pathology expertise to streamline diagnostic workflows and support therapeutic development. Its Patholytix platform applies digital pathology and AI to preclinical and toxicologic pathology, triaging high-volume, low-complexity samples and accelerating preclinical safety assessments for pharma and clinical research. Its Diagnexia platform connects global subspecialty pathologists to deliver rapid diagnostics and reduce backlogs in clinical workflows. Founded in 2017, Deciphex is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.
Pliant is a European fintech that specializes in B2B payment solutions through an API-first platform designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and embed payments into financial workflows. It serves industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, by enabling greater efficiency, control, and profitability. The company targets two primary segments: businesses seeking operational automation and extended credit lines, and financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks seeking to offer embedded finance and white-label credit card solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners, and operates as a licensed e-money institution issuing Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries. The platform provides customizable credit card management, automated transaction tracking, and real-time spending control to enhance financial oversight, reduce administrative workload, and optimize cash flow while maintaining security compliance.
Sweepr Technologies Limited
Series A in 2023
Sweepr Technologies Limited designs and develops a cloud‑based platform that diagnoses and resolves issues for homeowners of connected homes. The system combines artificial intelligence, natural language processing, voice assistance and behavioral psychology to deliver context‑aware support. By enabling manufacturers and service providers to embed AI‑powered customer‑care capabilities into their products, the platform reduces support costs and improves user experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Celbridge, Ireland, the company focuses on simplifying technical assistance for non‑technical homeowners while allowing businesses to concentrate on innovation and product engagement.
Oliva Health
Seed Round in 2023
Oliva Therapy is an online mental healthcare platform based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2020. It aims to make mental healthcare accessible, uncomplicated, and stigma-free for busy individuals. The platform allows users to book one-hour therapy sessions via real-time video calls with expert-curated therapists, who are matched to users based on their specific needs. By simplifying the process of seeking therapy, Oliva helps working professionals achieve their mental health goals while maintaining a better work-life balance. The focus on personalized matching and a hassle-free online experience distinguishes Oliva in the mental health sector.
AllPlants
Venture Round in 2023
AllPlants Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in preparing and delivering vegan meal packages across the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes from Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. AllPlants focuses on providing convenient, healthy, and sustainable meal options, with its frozen meals being handmade to ensure essential nutrients are preserved. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices, utilizing packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By delivering these carefully crafted meals directly to customers' doorsteps, AllPlants aims to promote a plant-based lifestyle that benefits both individuals and the planet.
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.
Manna Drone Delivery
Funding Round in 2023
Manna is a drone delivery service that focuses on enhancing local businesses by offering a rapid delivery solution. Utilizing customized aerospace-grade drones, the company services suburban and rural communities with a delivery radius of 30 square miles. Manna's innovative approach enables retailers, restaurants, convenience stores, and pharmacies to significantly reduce delivery times, achieving deliveries within three minutes, which is a substantial improvement compared to traditional road-based delivery methods. By adhering to regulations set by aviation authorities in Europe and the USA, Manna not only transforms the logistics of delivery but also aims to improve the overall consumer experience.
Apperio
Venture Round in 2023
Apperio Limited is a London-based company that specializes in legal spend management software. Established in 2011 and formerly known as Legal Tender Limited, Apperio provides a platform that enables businesses to gain real-time visibility into their legal expenditures. By integrating directly with law firms' practice management systems, the platform automatically gathers and structures data, presenting it in a clear format for analysis. This empowers in-house legal teams to manage their spending effectively and promotes a collaborative relationship with external counsel. Apperio's services encompass a wide variety of legal areas, including corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, and intellectual property, among others. The company’s innovative approach ensures clients have complete cost certainty and can make informed decisions regarding their legal services.
SettleMint
Series A in 2022
SettleMint is a developer of a user-friendly blockchain platform that allows web2 engineers to build, deploy, and integrate applications on web3 infrastructure. Its low-code platform encompasses the entire web3 application development lifecycle, featuring node hosting as a service that enables quick deployment across various protocols and cloud regions. The platform offers a library of customizable smart contract templates for over 50 use cases, efficient data querying through full Graph QL integration, and decentralized data storage via IPFS nodes. Additionally, SettleMint provides an automated user interface builder and scalable resources for deployed services. The company, SOC2 certified and designed for enterprise use, aims to simplify web3 development by reducing complexity and risk. With a presence in Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific, SettleMint operates offices in several major cities, including Belgium, Dubai, Delhi, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Altruistiq
Seed Round in 2022
Altruistiq is a London-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in sustainability impact management. It offers a platform designed for enterprises to automate the measurement, management, and exchange of sustainability data. By providing the necessary technological infrastructure, Altruistiq enables large businesses to assess their sustainability impacts effectively. The platform helps organizations identify profitable and cost-effective initiatives to reduce their environmental footprint, thereby enhancing their overall sustainability performance.
Friday Finance
Series A in 2022
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Freetrade
Debt Financing in 2022
Freetrade, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile application enabling users to trade stocks and ETFs globally with zero commission fees. The platform provides various account options, including ISAs and personal pensions, to facilitate tax-efficient investing. It aims to educate users about long-term investing, offers transparent pricing, and connects users with independent financial advisers to enhance investment returns.
Finalcad
Private Equity Round in 2022
Finalcad is a technology company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, that focuses on enhancing the construction industry through its mobile applications and predictive analytics. Founded in 2011, Finalcad aims to improve quality, reduce costs, and facilitate accessibility within construction processes. The company's platform is designed to optimize the field experience for construction stakeholders by adapting to various on-site constraints and project changes. It supports all phases of construction, from design to maintenance, enabling contractors, architects, and owners to work in sync and manage risks effectively. Finalcad has successfully contributed to over 10,000 projects across 30 countries, advancing the digital transformation of the construction sector.
Material Exchange
Series A in 2022
Material Exchange, founded in 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to improving the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of material sourcing in the fashion industry. The company operates a digital sourcing platform that enables fashion brands to connect with suppliers and access a diverse range of materials more effectively. By facilitating digital collaboration between brands and manufacturers, Material Exchange helps reduce reliance on physical samples and minimizes material waste. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of the intersection between fashion and technology, supporting a more responsible and sustainable future for the industry.
PrimaryBid
Series C in 2022
PrimaryBid operates an online investment platform enabling private investors fair access to equity placings, fundraisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies on equal terms with institutional investors.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Paragraf is a UK-based company specializing in graphene technology. Established in 2015, it focuses on developing high-purity graphene products for commercial applications, particularly in electronics. The company produces graphene electronic devices and sensors using contamination-free technology.
causaLens
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, causaLens Ltd. specializes in developing predictive software using machine learning, AI, and time-series data. Its flagship product, CLPU (causaLens Predictive Unit), cleans data in real-time and adapts to changing environments. The company serves industries such as energy, asset management, food production, insurance, healthcare, and logistics.
MOSTLY AI
Series B in 2022
Mostly AI Solutions MP GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in privacy-preserving generative AI solutions tailored for big data applications. The company develops advanced GPU-powered technology that simulates highly realistic and completely anonymous synthetic customer data, allowing organizations to explore, experiment, and innovate without compromising individual privacy. By generating synthetic populations that retain valuable information from actual data while preventing re-identification, Mostly AI enables businesses to unlock new opportunities for data-driven products and services. This innovative approach not only facilitates faster innovation and reduces risks but also lowers costs associated with data management. In addition to its technological offerings, Mostly AI provides machine learning training courses and programs to further enhance data literacy and capabilities within organizations.
Ieso Digital Health
Series B in 2021
Ieso Digital Health provides online, evidence-based mental health therapy via a digital platform, enabling one-to-one cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by accredited therapists in a virtual, convenient setting. The service covers common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, sleep problems, and related issues, and also supports patients with chronic physical health problems, medically unexplained symptoms, and other cognitive concerns. The company uses proprietary technology, including natural language processing and artificial intelligence, to monitor therapist protocol adherence and risk in real time, enabling text-based therapy sessions. It serves health providers including the NHS, private individuals, and employers, expanding access to clinically validated care outside traditional in-person settings.
Ieso Digital Health
Series B in 2021
Ieso Digital Health provides online, evidence-based mental health therapy via a digital platform, enabling one-to-one cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by accredited therapists in a virtual, convenient setting. The service covers common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, sleep problems, and related issues, and also supports patients with chronic physical health problems, medically unexplained symptoms, and other cognitive concerns. The company uses proprietary technology, including natural language processing and artificial intelligence, to monitor therapist protocol adherence and risk in real time, enabling text-based therapy sessions. It serves health providers including the NHS, private individuals, and employers, expanding access to clinically validated care outside traditional in-person settings.
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
AllPlants
Series B in 2021
AllPlants Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in preparing and delivering vegan meal packages across the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes from Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. AllPlants focuses on providing convenient, healthy, and sustainable meal options, with its frozen meals being handmade to ensure essential nutrients are preserved. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices, utilizing packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By delivering these carefully crafted meals directly to customers' doorsteps, AllPlants aims to promote a plant-based lifestyle that benefits both individuals and the planet.
Schüttflix
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Schüttflix is a digital platform that facilitates the delivery of bulk construction materials such as sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, truckers, waste disposal companies, and freight forwarders within the construction industry.
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.
Cervest Limited is a London-based company that specializes in climate intelligence through its AI-powered machine learning platform. Established in 2015, Cervest focuses on translating complex Earth Science data to forecast risks and opportunities for sustainable growth. Its key product, EarthScan, empowers decision-makers across various sectors, including food and beverage, insurance, and government, to quantify and manage climate-related risks at an asset level. The platform provides open and independent tools that help users understand the potential impacts of climate events such as flooding, droughts, and extreme temperatures on their assets. As a Certified B Corporation, Cervest is committed to democratizing access to climate intelligence and promoting shared responsibility in safeguarding critical assets against climate change.
Manna Drone Delivery
Series A in 2021
Manna is a drone delivery service that focuses on enhancing local businesses by offering a rapid delivery solution. Utilizing customized aerospace-grade drones, the company services suburban and rural communities with a delivery radius of 30 square miles. Manna's innovative approach enables retailers, restaurants, convenience stores, and pharmacies to significantly reduce delivery times, achieving deliveries within three minutes, which is a substantial improvement compared to traditional road-based delivery methods. By adhering to regulations set by aviation authorities in Europe and the USA, Manna not only transforms the logistics of delivery but also aims to improve the overall consumer experience.
Freetrade
Series B in 2021
Freetrade, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile application enabling users to trade stocks and ETFs globally with zero commission fees. The platform provides various account options, including ISAs and personal pensions, to facilitate tax-efficient investing. It aims to educate users about long-term investing, offers transparent pricing, and connects users with independent financial advisers to enhance investment returns.
Graphcore
Series E in 2020
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
CoachHub is a digital learning and coaching platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing personalized video coaching sessions with experienced business coaches, complemented by tailored micro-learning content. The platform is designed to facilitate coaching for employees across various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. CoachHub's offerings include AI-enabled coaching and data-driven insights that allow organizations to create scalable and measurable coaching programs for their workforce, regardless of department or seniority level. By enabling remote and online coaching, CoachHub ensures that employees can access development opportunities from any location, fostering growth and talent development within organizations.
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.
PrimaryBid
Series B in 2020
PrimaryBid operates an online investment platform enabling private investors fair access to equity placings, fundraisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies on equal terms with institutional investors.
Push Doctor
Series C in 2020
Push Doctor is a leading digital health brand in Europe that connects patients with a network of qualified UK General Practitioners through its platform. Patients can receive consultations via video calls on various devices, typically within six minutes. The service aims to resolve the majority of patient inquiries during these digital consultations, which are available seven days a week, year-round. Push Doctor not only facilitates diagnosis and referrals but also provides fit-for-work notes and prescription medications as needed. The company is expanding its offerings to include a broader range of medical, health, wellness, and lifestyle products and services, all designed to help customers lead healthier and happier lives.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.
Cazoo
Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.
Freetrade
Series A in 2019
Freetrade, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile application enabling users to trade stocks and ETFs globally with zero commission fees. The platform provides various account options, including ISAs and personal pensions, to facilitate tax-efficient investing. It aims to educate users about long-term investing, offers transparent pricing, and connects users with independent financial advisers to enhance investment returns.
Sweepr Technologies Limited
Series A in 2019
Sweepr Technologies Limited designs and develops a cloud‑based platform that diagnoses and resolves issues for homeowners of connected homes. The system combines artificial intelligence, natural language processing, voice assistance and behavioral psychology to deliver context‑aware support. By enabling manufacturers and service providers to embed AI‑powered customer‑care capabilities into their products, the platform reduces support costs and improves user experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Celbridge, Ireland, the company focuses on simplifying technical assistance for non‑technical homeowners while allowing businesses to concentrate on innovation and product engagement.
Perkbox
Venture Round in 2019
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform, serving over 5000 businesses across 34 countries since its inception in 2010. Headquartered in London with offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France, the company provides a global benefits and rewards platform that helps businesses care for, connect with, and celebrate their employees remotely or on-site. Perkbox's platform offers a wide range of perks such as free food, discounts, cinema tickets, and phone insurance, along with tools for recognition and reward, wellbeing content, and culture showcasing. The company sources deals from various brands and negotiates valid benefits for businesses, aiming to increase workplace happiness, motivation, and productivity while saving time and money.
Trustpilot
Series E in 2019
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
Graphcore
Series D in 2018
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
Finalcad is a technology company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, that focuses on enhancing the construction industry through its mobile applications and predictive analytics. Founded in 2011, Finalcad aims to improve quality, reduce costs, and facilitate accessibility within construction processes. The company's platform is designed to optimize the field experience for construction stakeholders by adapting to various on-site constraints and project changes. It supports all phases of construction, from design to maintenance, enabling contractors, architects, and owners to work in sync and manage risks effectively. Finalcad has successfully contributed to over 10,000 projects across 30 countries, advancing the digital transformation of the construction sector.
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.
Crowdcube
Venture Round in 2018
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Apperio Limited is a London-based company that specializes in legal spend management software. Established in 2011 and formerly known as Legal Tender Limited, Apperio provides a platform that enables businesses to gain real-time visibility into their legal expenditures. By integrating directly with law firms' practice management systems, the platform automatically gathers and structures data, presenting it in a clear format for analysis. This empowers in-house legal teams to manage their spending effectively and promotes a collaborative relationship with external counsel. Apperio's services encompass a wide variety of legal areas, including corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, and intellectual property, among others. The company’s innovative approach ensures clients have complete cost certainty and can make informed decisions regarding their legal services.
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.
Earlybird Venture Capital
Venture Round in 2018
Earlybird Venture Capital is a Berlin-based investment firm founded in 1997 that backs technology companies through development and growth stages in Europe and the United States. It manages about EUR 2 billion and is regarded as one of Europe's most experienced venture investors, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to an international network and capital markets. The firm pursues early- and growth-stage opportunities across consumer goods, consumer services, information technology, SaaS, health tech, life sciences, fintech, e-commerce, and related sectors, with a focus on European and US markets. Earlybird has a track record of eight IPOs and 30 trade sales, highlighting its ability to support portfolio companies as they scale globally.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Metalysis
Venture Round in 2018
Metalysis Limited is a technology company based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, specializing in the manufacture of high-value metals and alloys, including titanium and tantalum. Established in 2001, the company has developed a solid-state process for producing metal alloy powders, which are primarily utilized in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive sectors. This innovative process, originally conceived at The University of Cambridge, offers a more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternative to conventional melting methods. Metalysis focuses on creating 3D printable metal powders and niche, high-performance alloys, catering to the needs of various industries. The company is advancing its production capabilities through its Generation 4 technological expansion, aiming to scale up its manufacturing processes.
Ledger is a prominent company specializing in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France. The company has become a leader in the market with over one million hardware security devices sold across more than 165 countries. Its flagship products, including the Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X, are designed for secure management of cryptocurrencies, featuring built-in displays and connectivity options for ease of use. For enterprises, Ledger offers Ledger Vault, a fully managed SaaS solution that safeguards substantial amounts of multiple cryptocurrencies while addressing physical and IT security threats. Additionally, Ledger is actively engaged in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, utilizing its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines to blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.
Graphcore
Series C in 2017
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
Ieso Digital Health
Venture Round in 2017
Ieso Digital Health provides online, evidence-based mental health therapy via a digital platform, enabling one-to-one cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by accredited therapists in a virtual, convenient setting. The service covers common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, sleep problems, and related issues, and also supports patients with chronic physical health problems, medically unexplained symptoms, and other cognitive concerns. The company uses proprietary technology, including natural language processing and artificial intelligence, to monitor therapist protocol adherence and risk in real time, enabling text-based therapy sessions. It serves health providers including the NHS, private individuals, and employers, expanding access to clinically validated care outside traditional in-person settings.
XMOS Limited
Series E in 2017
XMOS Limited specializes in designing and manufacturing multicore microcontrollers for demanding, time-critical, and embedded applications. The company's core technology, xcore®, enables developers to create custom system-on-chip solutions quickly and easily by loading software onto its flexible hardware platforms. XMOS' products cater to a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive, with applications such as high-quality audio reproduction, motor control, and license plate recognition.
Graphcore
Series B in 2017
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
Perkbox
Secondary Market in 2017
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform, serving over 5000 businesses across 34 countries since its inception in 2010. Headquartered in London with offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France, the company provides a global benefits and rewards platform that helps businesses care for, connect with, and celebrate their employees remotely or on-site. Perkbox's platform offers a wide range of perks such as free food, discounts, cinema tickets, and phone insurance, along with tools for recognition and reward, wellbeing content, and culture showcasing. The company sources deals from various brands and negotiates valid benefits for businesses, aiming to increase workplace happiness, motivation, and productivity while saving time and money.
Push Doctor
Series B in 2017
Push Doctor is a leading digital health brand in Europe that connects patients with a network of qualified UK General Practitioners through its platform. Patients can receive consultations via video calls on various devices, typically within six minutes. The service aims to resolve the majority of patient inquiries during these digital consultations, which are available seven days a week, year-round. Push Doctor not only facilitates diagnosis and referrals but also provides fit-for-work notes and prescription medications as needed. The company is expanding its offerings to include a broader range of medical, health, wellness, and lifestyle products and services, all designed to help customers lead healthier and happier lives.
POD Point
Series C in 2017
POD Point Ltd. is a manufacturer and provider of electric vehicle charging stations based in London, United Kingdom. Incorporated in 2009, the company specializes in public, workplace, and destination charging solutions, catering to the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure. It offers a range of electric vehicle chargers and accessories for homes, workplaces, and various destinations, alongside charge cards available online. As a subsidiary of Electricité de France S.A., POD Point is committed to building an extensive network of charging points across the UK and Europe, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to zero-emission transportation. Every 42 seconds, an electric vehicle is connected to its network, highlighting the company’s active role in promoting sustainable travel.
Trustpilot
Venture Round in 2017
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
Clavis Insight
Venture Round in 2016
Clavis Insight is a leading provider of online store analytics, specializing in digital analytics services that help consumer goods brands optimize their presence on the digital shelf. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the company offers solutions that analyze all aspects of what consumers encounter in online retail environments. This analysis enables brands to quickly identify necessary actions to drive profitable eCommerce growth, safeguard their brand integrity, and outpace competitors in the online marketplace. Clavis Insight is utilized by many of the world's foremost Consumer Packaged Goods companies, including major names such as Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Nestlé, to enhance their online performance and strategy.
Clue is a Berlin-based reproductive health company founded in 2012, recognized as one of the pioneering firms in the femtech sector. The company focuses on supporting and empowering individuals by providing personalized health insights throughout their reproductive journey, from the onset of menstruation to menopause. Clue's mobile application, which is available for free, features a Period Tracking tool that analyzes menstrual cycles and fertile windows, offering predictions and calendar reminders. Additionally, it helps users track symptoms and identify patterns related to menstrual health. For enhanced features, Clue offers a subscription service called Clue Plus, which includes personalized modes such as Clue Conceive. The company serves millions globally across over 190 countries and collaborates with universities, researchers, and clinicians to address health disparities in reproductive health.
Elderstreet Investments
Private Equity Round in 2016
Elderstreet Investments is a prominent UK venture capital fund manager that specializes in providing early-stage and development capital to growing businesses across various industry sectors. The firm typically invests between £2 million and £10 million, often collaborating with Draper Esprit to syndicate funding through their Venture Capital Trust (VCT) funds. Elderstreet's investment strategy focuses on fostering growth in unquoted companies, with a significant emphasis on the technology sector. By combining dividends and capital growth, the firm aims to deliver long-term tax-free returns to its shareholders while supporting the development of high-potential businesses in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and Europe.
Graphcore
Series A in 2016
Graphcore is a hardware systems company that develops intelligent processing units to accelerate machine learning. It designs IPUs and offers IPU-Accelerator cards that plug into servers to accelerate training and inference, and IPU-Appliance products that deliver higher performance for inference and training workloads. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company maintains additional locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing. Its IPU architecture enables running current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster across various servers and processors, supporting a range of AI workloads.
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform, serving over 5000 businesses across 34 countries since its inception in 2010. Headquartered in London with offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France, the company provides a global benefits and rewards platform that helps businesses care for, connect with, and celebrate their employees remotely or on-site. Perkbox's platform offers a wide range of perks such as free food, discounts, cinema tickets, and phone insurance, along with tools for recognition and reward, wellbeing content, and culture showcasing. The company sources deals from various brands and negotiates valid benefits for businesses, aiming to increase workplace happiness, motivation, and productivity while saving time and money.
Lifesum is a Swedish digital health company that offers a subscription-based fitness and nutrition app to help users plan diets, track meals and calories, and build sustainable eating habits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm, it combines psychology and technology to encourage healthier and happier lives. The app provides dietary tips and feedback to support behavior change and habit formation, enabling users to make informed food choices.
Grapeshot
Series C in 2016
Grapeshot, established in 2002, is a software company specializing in contextual intelligence solutions for marketers and advertising agencies. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with global offices, it offers a platform that enables real-time targeting, data enrichment, and audience discovery. Grapeshot's key solutions include custom and predictive targeting, brand safety, GDPR compliance, campaign analytics, and audience segmentation. Serving brands, DSPs, media agencies, platforms, publishers, and trading desks, it empowers businesses to improve media efficiency, customer engagement, and brand perception. Post-acquisition by Oracle in 2018, Grapeshot continues to be recognized for its innovative tools, winning awards such as "Digiday's Best Publisher Tool" and "British Media Awards' Ad Provider of the Year."
Push Doctor
Series A in 2016
Push Doctor is a leading digital health brand in Europe that connects patients with a network of qualified UK General Practitioners through its platform. Patients can receive consultations via video calls on various devices, typically within six minutes. The service aims to resolve the majority of patient inquiries during these digital consultations, which are available seven days a week, year-round. Push Doctor not only facilitates diagnosis and referrals but also provides fit-for-work notes and prescription medications as needed. The company is expanding its offerings to include a broader range of medical, health, wellness, and lifestyle products and services, all designed to help customers lead healthier and happier lives.
SportPursuit
Series C in 2015
Founded in 2011, SportPursuit operates an online platform offering flash sales of high-quality sports and recreational goods. It provides up to 70% off retail price on a wide range of products including clothing, footwear, equipment, and accessories from leading brands.
Conversocial
Venture Round in 2015
Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.
Crowdcube
Venture Round in 2015
Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
Miura Systems
Venture Round in 2015
Miura Systems is a UK-based company specializing in the design, certification, and manufacture of secure electronic payment hardware for mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in High Wycombe, Miura Systems serves retailers, acquirers, and payment service providers globally across retail, hospitality, financial, and transportation markets. Their products enable businesses to offer convenient and secure payment options, facilitating financial transactions efficiently. The company operates internationally, providing innovative hardware solutions that support tablet-based POS software vendors and disrupt traditional market dynamics.
Trustpilot
Series D in 2015
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
TTP Ventures
Acquisition in 2014
TTP Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing funding for early-stage IT and clean technology companies in the UK. It is currently managing a first fund valued at £34 million. Previously, TTP Ventures was part of TTP Group, a prominent technology development and services organization. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in innovative companies that are poised for growth in these sectors, supporting their development and expansion through financial investment and strategic guidance.
Rhodecode
Series A in 2014
RhodeCode is an enterprise source code management platform that facilitates code management and collaboration for software development teams worldwide. It supports Mercurial, Git, and Subversion repositories, providing features such as unified user control, permissions, code reviews, and seamless tool integration. The RhodeCode Community Edition is a free and open-source version that offers repository management and code collaboration tools, while the Enterprise Edition is designed to meet the specific needs of larger organizations, including features like enterprise authentication, security enhancements, and integration with existing enterprise tools. Founded in 2010 by Marcin Kuzminski, RhodeCode has established a stable user base and is utilized by major companies globally. The company operates offices in Berlin and Silicon Valley, reflecting a diverse, multicultural team.
Conversocial
Series A in 2014
Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.
ACHICA is a members-only luxury lifestyle store based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Founded in February 2010 by online retail experts Quentin Griffiths and William Cooper, the company provides its members with access to exclusive discounts of up to 70% on a variety of luxury products, including homeware, garden items, clothing, gifts, and lifestyle accessories. The store operates on a private sale model, featuring new brands every day for limited periods of 48 hours, ensuring that only its members can access these offers. This approach protects the brands promoted on the platform and maintains exclusivity, as the site is closed to search engines and price comparison sites. Membership is free, allowing a broad audience to take advantage of the luxury items available through ACHICA.
Aveillant
Venture Round in 2014
Aveillant Ltd is a UK-based technology company established in 2011 and specializes in the development and commercialization of holographic radar systems. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for wind farm mitigation and surveillance applications. Its products are capable of high-speed trajectory measurement and aerial target discrimination, making them suitable for maritime and coastal surveillance, border protection, and ship protection. A notable feature of Aveillant's technology is its ability to distinguish between wind turbines and aircraft, enhancing the effectiveness of air traffic control systems. Aveillant operates as a subsidiary of Thales S.A. and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Campanja AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in providing advanced search engine marketing solutions for online advertisers. Founded in 2009, it develops a software platform that integrates real-time decision-making and business dynamics to enhance the effectiveness of search engine marketing. Campanja offers innovative bid management solutions that utilize high-frequency bidding, real-time tracking, and predictive modeling to optimize advertising spend and improve return on investment. The company's technology-driven approach, bolstered by expertise in artificial intelligence and historical keyword search trends, enables clients to maximize the potential of their online advertising efforts. As of August 2015, Campanja operates as a subsidiary of 24/7 Customer (Financial Services) Limited.
SportPursuit
Series B in 2014
Founded in 2011, SportPursuit operates an online platform offering flash sales of high-quality sports and recreational goods. It provides up to 70% off retail price on a wide range of products including clothing, footwear, equipment, and accessories from leading brands.
Trustpilot
Series C in 2014
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
XMOS Limited
Series C in 2013
XMOS Limited specializes in designing and manufacturing multicore microcontrollers for demanding, time-critical, and embedded applications. The company's core technology, xcore®, enables developers to create custom system-on-chip solutions quickly and easily by loading software onto its flexible hardware platforms. XMOS' products cater to a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive, with applications such as high-quality audio reproduction, motor control, and license plate recognition.
Displaydata
Venture Round in 2013
Displaydata Ltd. specializes in the design and supply of fully graphic electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and dynamic digital display solutions tailored for omni-channel retailers. Founded in 2000 and based in Bracknell, United Kingdom, with a support center in Atlanta, the company offers a range of products, including the Chroma and Aura ESLs that utilize electrophoretic display technology. Their solutions facilitate secure, two-way data communication between headquarters and retail locations, allowing for real-time updates of product information and pricing. Key offerings include Dynamic Communicator, Dynamic Central, and Dynamic Console, which manage and monitor ESLs across multiple stores. Additionally, Dynamic Capture interfaces with existing retail data to enhance pricing accuracy, while Dynamic Connect and Dynamic Create provide further customization and connectivity options. Displaydata has established partnerships with major retail brands globally, helping them optimize revenue and enhance the customer experience at the shelf-edge.
Horizon Discovery
Venture Round in 2013
Horizon Discovery Group plc is a UK-based life science company specializing in gene editing and gene modulation technologies that advance research and clinical applications in human health. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company designs, manufactures, and applies a wide array of gene editing tools, including custom-made and off-the-shelf RNA interference (RNAi) reagents, CRISPR reagents, and various cell models. Horizon Discovery offers services such as pooled and arrayed CRISPR screens, drug screens, and immunology assays, catering to the needs of academic research labs, biopharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. Its extensive product catalog includes over 1,000,000 cell and reagent products that help scientists investigate genetic anomalies associated with diseases like cancer. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various institutions to enhance its offerings, including collaborations for developing innovative gene editing technologies. As of December 2020, Horizon operates as a subsidiary of PerkinElmer (UK) Holdings Ltd.
Conversocial
Series A in 2013
Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.
Bitbar
Venture Round in 2013
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
Aveillant
Series B in 2013
Aveillant Ltd is a UK-based technology company established in 2011 and specializes in the development and commercialization of holographic radar systems. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for wind farm mitigation and surveillance applications. Its products are capable of high-speed trajectory measurement and aerial target discrimination, making them suitable for maritime and coastal surveillance, border protection, and ship protection. A notable feature of Aveillant's technology is its ability to distinguish between wind turbines and aircraft, enhancing the effectiveness of air traffic control systems. Aveillant operates as a subsidiary of Thales S.A. and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Achica
Venture Round in 2012
ACHICA is a members-only luxury lifestyle store based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Founded in February 2010 by online retail experts Quentin Griffiths and William Cooper, the company provides its members with access to exclusive discounts of up to 70% on a variety of luxury products, including homeware, garden items, clothing, gifts, and lifestyle accessories. The store operates on a private sale model, featuring new brands every day for limited periods of 48 hours, ensuring that only its members can access these offers. This approach protects the brands promoted on the platform and maintains exclusivity, as the site is closed to search engines and price comparison sites. Membership is free, allowing a broad audience to take advantage of the luxury items available through ACHICA.
Kiadis Pharma
Venture Round in 2012
Kiadis Pharma N.V. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, specializing in the development of cell-based immunotherapy products for blood cancers and inherited blood disorders. The company is currently advancing its product pipeline, which includes K-NK002, an adjunctive immunotherapeutic in Phase II trials for blood cancer patients undergoing haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplants, and K-NK003, which is in Phase I/II trials for patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are relapsed or refractory. Additionally, Kiadis Pharma is developing K-NK00X, a preclinical NK-cell therapy candidate aimed at treating various solid tumors. The company is engaged in collaborative efforts with multiple institutions to explore innovative treatments, including a combination of a monoclonal antibody and natural killer cells for COVID-19. Established in 1997, Kiadis Pharma addresses critical unmet medical needs in oncology through its innovative therapeutic approaches.
DisplayLink
Venture Round in 2012
DisplayLink Corp. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing chips and developing software solutions to facilitate seamless connectivity between various computing devices and displays. The company offers a range of products, including universal docking stations, USB monitors, USB adapters, and port replicators, which are compatible with multiple operating systems such as Windows, OS X, Android, and Ubuntu. Founded in 2003 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe, DisplayLink’s technology enhances productivity in multi-display workspaces and is utilized by millions of users globally. The company's innovative solutions also support virtual reality applications, enabling immersive, cable-free experiences. DisplayLink was previously known as Newnham Research Limited before rebranding in 2006.
Neul
Venture Round in 2012
Neul is a Cambridge, UK-based company that specializes in the development of wireless network technology, specifically aimed at utilizing television white space spectrum. The company offers a range of services, including asset tracking, transportation solutions, rural broadband access, machine-to-machine communications, and e-media distribution. By leveraging this innovative technology, Neul aims to enhance connectivity and enable efficient communication across various applications and industries.
Conversocial
Series A in 2012
Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.
GetBulb
Debt Financing in 2012
GetBulb Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in data visualization software designed to simplify the process of creating infographics. The company offers a browser-based web application that allows users to effortlessly import data from Excel or Google spreadsheets and generate infographics using a variety of chart types. This tool enables users, particularly in the media, marketing, and management consultancy sectors, to produce high-resolution graphics for print and interactive online presentations from the same workflow, eliminating the need for additional effort. With a focus on transforming complex data into easily understandable visual stories, GetBulb combines templates that sync with real-time data changes, and draws from expertise in academia, programming, journalism, and data science to provide effective solutions for data analysis. The company has garnered recognition, including participation in Startupbootcamp Dublin and winning the Irish Times Digital Challenge.
Creators Media
Series B in 2012
Creators Media, Inc. operates a fan-centric online media platform that allows users to create and share content related to their favorite fandoms. The company encompasses several brands including Movie Pilot, a digital magazine focused on movies and television; Now Loading, which covers gaming; Super News, a live video brand producing content for social media; and Champions, dedicated to UFC fighting. Additionally, Creators.co serves as an open platform where pop culture enthusiasts can publish engaging content, share opinions, and participate in discussions through various publishing brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Creators Media engages a community of over 32 million entertainment fans globally, fostering communication and creativity within the fandom space. The company also has offices in Berlin, Germany.
Oxford Immunotec
Venture Round in 2012
Oxford Immunotec is a diagnostics company specializing in the development and commercialization of proprietary tests for immunology and infectious diseases. Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the US, the company's core technology, T-SPOT, measures specific T cell responses to inform diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of patients with immune-regulated conditions. Its flagship product, T-SPOT.TB, detects active and latent tuberculosis infection, while T-SPOT.CMV monitors cytomegalovirus in transplant recipients. Oxford Immunotec serves independent laboratories, hospital systems, and public and private institutions worldwide.