Draper Esprit

Draper Esprit is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm established in 2006, with additional offices in Cambridge, Dublin, Helsinki, and Paris. It specializes in investing in technology-oriented businesses at various stages of their lifecycle, from seed and series A rounds to growth capital and late-stage investments. The firm focuses on sectors such as digital technology, financial technology, healthcare, and deep tech, and typically invests between €0.02 million and €10 million in companies based in Europe, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Draper Esprit prioritizes both minority and majority investments, allocating a significant portion of its corpus to very early-stage companies. The firm is known for backing high-growth, disruptive companies, including notable names like Revolut and Trustpilot. By going public in 2016, Draper Esprit aimed to provide entrepreneurs with more flexible funding options and longer-term support, leveraging its international networks and extensive experience in building successful businesses.

Edel Coen

Associate

Simon Cook

Co-Founder

Jonathan Freuchet-Sibilia

Partner and Head of Secondaries and Fund of Funds

Diana Krantz

Associate

Jonathan Sibilia

Partner and Head of Secondaries, Fund of Funds

Ben Tompkins

Managing Partner

Ben Wilkinson

CFO

Past deals in London

Freetrade

Debt Financing in 2022
Freetrade Limited, based in London, United Kingdom, operates a mobile application that facilitates zero-commission share trading. Established in 2015, the company focuses on making investing accessible to everyone by providing a user-friendly platform for commission-free stock transactions. Freetrade emphasizes the importance of long-term investing and aims to educate users on its benefits. The platform also connects users with independent financial advisors, enhancing their trading experience. Recognized for its excellence, Freetrade was awarded Best Share Trading Platform at the British Bank Awards in 2019.

Verve

Series C in 2022
Verve is a global leader in word-of-mouth sales within the live entertainment industry, utilizing networks of advocates to promote events and experiences. By incentivizing these advocates with rewards like free tickets and backstage passes, Verve effectively drives sales for over 500 events across more than 40 countries. The company collaborates with various prominent partners, including major ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster and Eventbrite, to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative peer-to-peer sales and marketing software, Verve has established itself as a trusted name in the sector, focusing on creating authentic connections within the live entertainment marketplace.

PrimaryBid

Series C in 2022
Primarybid Limited operates an online investment platform that allows private investors to gain access to placings, fund raisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies. The company’s platform allows private investors to opportunistically bid for new shares in AIM companies on their own terms. It also provides PrimaryBid, an application that offers the private investor access to equity placings. Primarybid Limited has strategic partnerships with Shore Capital Group; finnCap; and Arden. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

causaLens

Series A in 2022
causaLens Ltd. develops innovative application software that leverages predictive technology to enhance time-series prediction. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company offers its flagship product, the causaLens Predictive Unit (CLPU), which employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-time data processing to provide accurate and adaptable predictions across various industries, including finance, energy, healthcare, and logistics. By focusing on Causal AI, causaLens aims to overcome the limitations of traditional machine learning models that often struggle with time-series data, thereby delivering more reliable and actionable insights. The platform features advanced capabilities such as autonomous data cleaning, model discovery, and end-to-end productization, positioning causaLens as a leader in transforming enterprise operations through robust predictive analytics. The team consists mainly of scientists and engineers with advanced degrees in quantitative fields, underscoring the company's commitment to scientific rigor and innovation.

Gardin

Seed Round in 2021
Gardin specializes in optical phenotyping technology and analytics aimed at optimizing food production. By leveraging remote sensing technology, machine vision, and advanced analytics, the company quantifies plant physiology and compound density with high precision. This enables food producers to enhance their crop yields, minimize resource consumption, reduce crop variability, and improve forecasting accuracy. Gardin's innovative approach supports the agricultural sector in achieving greater efficiency and sustainability.

Thought Machine

Series C in 2021
Thought Machine Group Limited is a fintech company based in London, UK, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform designed to address the challenges faced by traditional banks that rely on outdated IT infrastructure. Vault operates in real time and automates data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a range of services including smart contracts, customer data management, and integrations. The platform is built on a microservice API architecture, allowing banks to easily configure it to meet their specific needs. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to facilitate innovation in the banking sector and improve customer service through modernized technology solutions.

SatVu

Series A in 2021
Satellite Vu will monitor the temperature of every building on the planet in near real time to determine valuable insights into economic activity, energy efficiency and carbon footprint. ​We are passionate about supporting decision making around the world related to: the Energy industry, investors monitoring economic activity, sustainable finance. Natural Disaster responders, building operators & Plastics Cleanup.

AllPlants

Series B in 2021
AllPlants operates as UK's vegan meal delivery service. All their packaging is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. They’re creating delicious dinners to inspire more plant-based living, so people + planet thrive together. To start that journey, They’re delivering their hand-prepared meals to doorsteps UK-wide.

Form3

Series C in 2021
Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Cervest

Series A in 2021
Cervest Limited is a London-based company that has developed an AI-powered climate intelligence platform designed to quantify asset-level risks associated with climate change. Founded in 2015, Cervest utilizes machine learning to analyze complex Earth Science data and provide standardized assessments of climate risks for various sectors, including food and beverage, insurance, and governmental entities. The platform focuses on the built environment, offering users tools to proactively manage climate security through science-backed analyses of extreme climatic events affecting physical assets globally. The company has established partnerships with research institutions such as the Alan Turing Institute, Imperial College, and Oxford University, and its team comprises experienced professionals from technology and energy sectors, including former employees from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Cervest is committed to promoting climate security and operates as a mission-focused B-Corp, supported by investors aligned with its goals.

Lyst

Venture Round in 2021
Lyst Ltd. is a global fashion search platform based in London that connects shoppers with a diverse range of fashion products from leading brands and stores. Founded in 2010, Lyst serves approximately 70 million users annually, offering over 4 million items spanning luxury and contemporary fashion. The platform features a wide selection of products for both men and women, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. Users can personalize their shopping experience by creating customized feeds to discover the latest trends. Lyst has attracted significant investment, raising $60 million from notable investors, and continues to innovate in the online fashion marketplace by providing real-time access to changing fashion data and trends.

FintechOS

Series B in 2021
FintechOS SRL, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven platform for financial institutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of applications designed to facilitate digital transformation, including tools for customer engagement, product development, identity management, and document handling. Its platform is characterized by an open-cloud architecture that supports seamless integration and multi-channel interaction. Additionally, FintechOS provides educational resources through FintechOS Academy, focusing on e-learning and inquiry-based teaching methods. By leveraging advanced technologies, FintechOS aims to enhance the customer experience for banking and insurance sectors globally, offering a competitive edge in operational efficiency.

Freetrade

Series B in 2021
Freetrade Limited, based in London, United Kingdom, operates a mobile application that facilitates zero-commission share trading. Established in 2015, the company focuses on making investing accessible to everyone by providing a user-friendly platform for commission-free stock transactions. Freetrade emphasizes the importance of long-term investing and aims to educate users on its benefits. The platform also connects users with independent financial advisors, enhancing their trading experience. Recognized for its excellence, Freetrade was awarded Best Share Trading Platform at the British Bank Awards in 2019.

AGORA

Seed Round in 2020
Agora World discover and create honest beauty content.

PrimaryBid

Series B in 2020
Primarybid Limited operates an online investment platform that allows private investors to gain access to placings, fund raisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies. The company’s platform allows private investors to opportunistically bid for new shares in AIM companies on their own terms. It also provides PrimaryBid, an application that offers the private investor access to equity placings. Primarybid Limited has strategic partnerships with Shore Capital Group; finnCap; and Arden. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Curio

Series A in 2020
Curio Labs Limited is a London-based online media company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a software application allowing users to listen to curated news articles from various reputable publications, including The Guardian, The Financial Times, and Salon. This innovative platform transforms written content into audio format, providing users with an accessible way to consume news and information. By focusing on high-quality journalism, Curio aims to enhance the reading experience for those who prefer auditory learning or multitasking while staying informed.

Thought Machine

Series B in 2020
Thought Machine Group Limited is a fintech company based in London, UK, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Vault, a cloud-native core banking platform designed to address the challenges faced by traditional banks that rely on outdated IT infrastructure. Vault operates in real time and automates data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a range of services including smart contracts, customer data management, and integrations. The platform is built on a microservice API architecture, allowing banks to easily configure it to meet their specific needs. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, Thought Machine aims to facilitate innovation in the banking sector and improve customer service through modernized technology solutions.

Form3

Series C in 2020
Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Ravelin

Series C in 2020
Ravelin Technology Ltd operates a fraud detection platform designed for online businesses, particularly focusing on e-commerce merchants and online marketplaces. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, Ravelin leverages artificial intelligence to analyze customer behavior and transaction data in real-time. The platform assesses this information to generate fraud detection scores, allowing companies to identify and block potential fraudsters before transactions are completed. By integrating with clients' systems through an API, Ravelin not only addresses immediate fraud concerns but also equips businesses with tools to prevent future incidents.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited operates an online platform that allows customers to buy, rent, or finance used cars. Founded in 2018 by Alexander Edward Chesterman and based in London, the company aims to transform the automotive retail experience. Cazoo's marketplace enables users to purchase vehicles online with the convenience of home delivery. The service includes a free 90-day warranty and roadside assistance, as well as a 7-day money-back guarantee, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction. By focusing on simplicity and convenience, Cazoo seeks to modernize the way consumers engage with the used car market.

Decibel

Series B in 2020
Decibel Insight Limited provides an online platform that analyzes user behavior on websites and apps, enabling enterprise businesses to enhance customer experience at every digital touchpoint. The company offers a comprehensive suite of customer experience and behavioral analytics tools, which include visitor session replay, advanced heatmaps, form analytics, conversion funnels, and performance reports. Leveraging machine learning, Decibel's technology processes a wide range of behavioral metrics, capturing detailed insights into user interactions. Its solutions, available through both on-premise and SaaS deployments, cater to various industries, including ecommerce, finance, media, and travel. Established in 2013 and based in London, with additional offices in Denver and Boston, Decibel serves prominent brands like Lego, General Motors, and British Airways, helping them identify opportunities to improve customer experiences and foster collaboration within their organizations.

Decibel

Series B in 2019
Decibel Insight Limited provides an online platform that analyzes user behavior on websites and apps, enabling enterprise businesses to enhance customer experience at every digital touchpoint. The company offers a comprehensive suite of customer experience and behavioral analytics tools, which include visitor session replay, advanced heatmaps, form analytics, conversion funnels, and performance reports. Leveraging machine learning, Decibel's technology processes a wide range of behavioral metrics, capturing detailed insights into user interactions. Its solutions, available through both on-premise and SaaS deployments, cater to various industries, including ecommerce, finance, media, and travel. Established in 2013 and based in London, with additional offices in Denver and Boston, Decibel serves prominent brands like Lego, General Motors, and British Airways, helping them identify opportunities to improve customer experiences and foster collaboration within their organizations.

Freetrade

Series A in 2019
Freetrade Limited, based in London, United Kingdom, operates a mobile application that facilitates zero-commission share trading. Established in 2015, the company focuses on making investing accessible to everyone by providing a user-friendly platform for commission-free stock transactions. Freetrade emphasizes the importance of long-term investing and aims to educate users on its benefits. The platform also connects users with independent financial advisors, enhancing their trading experience. Recognized for its excellence, Freetrade was awarded Best Share Trading Platform at the British Bank Awards in 2019.

Verve

Series B in 2019
Verve is a global leader in word-of-mouth sales within the live entertainment industry, utilizing networks of advocates to promote events and experiences. By incentivizing these advocates with rewards like free tickets and backstage passes, Verve effectively drives sales for over 500 events across more than 40 countries. The company collaborates with various prominent partners, including major ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster and Eventbrite, to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative peer-to-peer sales and marketing software, Verve has established itself as a trusted name in the sector, focusing on creating authentic connections within the live entertainment marketplace.

Realeyes

Series B in 2019
Realeyes Data Services Ltd., an emotions research company, provides web-based facial expression measurement solutions for video advertisements. The company’s solutions enable users to read how people feel about their video advertisements using computer vision. It offers Tentpole Creative, Digital Content, Live Interaction, consumer insight, and creative performance. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in New York, New York; Tokyo, Japan; and Budapest, Hungary.

Perkbox

Venture Round in 2019
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform aimed primarily at small businesses. The platform facilitates an online community where business owners exchange ideas on cost-saving measures and purchasing decisions. Perkbox offers a variety of employee perks, including discounts at popular retailers, cinema tickets, and free phone insurance. It provides solutions that address absenteeism, employee well-being, feedback, communication, remote working, and recognition. The company sources and negotiates deals from various brands to ensure valid offers for businesses. Established in 2010 and based in London, Perkbox has additional offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France. It serves a diverse range of clients, from small to large enterprises, and has over 500,000 users. Additionally, Perkbox owns Loyalty Bay, a platform for automated digital rewards. The company has secured significant funding from notable investors in the tech industry.

Hadean

Venture Round in 2019
Hadean Supercomputing Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a deep tech company specializing in cloud computing solutions. The company has developed a distributed application platform that allows developers to write and execute code at any scale without the need for complex operations or tuning. Central to Hadean's offerings is HadeanOS, a cloud-native operating system optimized for performance across massively distributed computing infrastructures, which addresses the dynamic scale and real-time demands of modern cloud applications. Additionally, Hadean offers the Aether Engine, a spatial simulation solution designed for game developers, enabling them to exceed traditional technical constraints and achieve unprecedented levels of scale and speed. This innovation allows developers to create cloud-based applications that deliver high fidelity and complexity without sacrificing performance or affordability, ultimately enhancing the gaming experience across various devices and platforms.

Trustpilot

Series E in 2019
Trustpilot is the world’s most powerful review platform - free and open to all. With more than 58 million reviews of over 270,000 domains, Trustpilot gives people a place to share and discover reviews of businesses, and we give every company the tools to turn consumer feedback into business results. Our mission is to bring people and businesses closer together to create ever-improving experiences for everyone. Trustpilot reviews are seen more than 3 billion times each month by consumers worldwide. With offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne and Vilnius, Trustpilot's 700 employees represent more than 40 different nationalities. For more information, visit https://www.trustpilot.com/

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Form3

Series B in 2018
Form3 delivers cloud-based connectivity, payment processing, clearing and settlement services. It is a fully managed payment technology service combining a powerful AWS cloud processing platform, multiple-scheme payment gateways and a fully managed 24x7 service model. Form3's powerful micro-services architecture and API's provide a single point of simple access to the full universe of payment schemes. Its clients include a wide range of regulated financial institutions, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies (payment institutions, e-money providers, and pre-paid card providers). Form3 was founded in 2016 and is based in London, England.

Crowdcube

Venture Round in 2018
Crowdcube Limited operates an equity crowdfunding platform designed for startups and growing businesses seeking to raise finance. Founded in 2009 and based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London, Crowdcube allows entrepreneurs to secure funding from a diverse network that includes friends, family, customers, and broader audiences. The platform enables individuals to invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, democratizing access to investment opportunities that were traditionally available only to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, with a significant portion directed toward successful fundraising campaigns for notable businesses, including Monzo and River Cottage.

Apperio

Series A in 2018
Apperio is an online platform that enables sophisticated businesses with significant legal spend to manage their existing relationships with top law firms, track legal spend in real-time and tender legal work. Apperio (previously Legal Tender) won Seedcamp 2013, an international seed investor in innovative tech businesses and has also been shortlisted for Future Fifty. Apperio provides a dashboard and alerts which monitor fees incurred for specific deals, as well as analytics to give you an aggregated view of legal spend across your business. You can also use the tendering feature to quickly and easily tender work to chosen law firms.

Realeyes

Series A in 2018
Realeyes Data Services Ltd., an emotions research company, provides web-based facial expression measurement solutions for video advertisements. The company’s solutions enable users to read how people feel about their video advertisements using computer vision. It offers Tentpole Creative, Digital Content, Live Interaction, consumer insight, and creative performance. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in New York, New York; Tokyo, Japan; and Budapest, Hungary.

Revolut

Series C in 2018
Revolut Limited develops a mobile application that allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money through social networks, and spend with a multi-currency card. The company, through its subsidiary, provides phone, medical insurance, and travel insurance. Revolut Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Droplet Computing

Seed Round in 2018
Droplet Computing is redefining application delivery with its patent-pending, award winning application container technology. Enabling applications to be delivered on any device by decoupling your applications from the OS for online and offline use, delivering significant business value by providing costs savings, increasing user productivity and so much more...

Graphcore

Series C in 2017
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Verve

Series A in 2017
Verve is a global leader in word-of-mouth sales within the live entertainment industry, utilizing networks of advocates to promote events and experiences. By incentivizing these advocates with rewards like free tickets and backstage passes, Verve effectively drives sales for over 500 events across more than 40 countries. The company collaborates with various prominent partners, including major ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster and Eventbrite, to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative peer-to-peer sales and marketing software, Verve has established itself as a trusted name in the sector, focusing on creating authentic connections within the live entertainment marketplace.

PremFina

Venture Round in 2017
PremFina Limited develops policy management software for insurance brokers. It offers PremFina SaaS, a white-label software to manage insurance policies; and PremFina Cash, a software to manage insurance policies and offer premium payment financing to clients. Its products help insurance brokers to control communications with their customers and making decisions through real time access to data. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom. PremFina Limited operates as a subsidiary of IXL Holdings Limited.

Graphcore

Series B in 2017
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Perkbox

Secondary Market in 2017
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform aimed primarily at small businesses. The platform facilitates an online community where business owners exchange ideas on cost-saving measures and purchasing decisions. Perkbox offers a variety of employee perks, including discounts at popular retailers, cinema tickets, and free phone insurance. It provides solutions that address absenteeism, employee well-being, feedback, communication, remote working, and recognition. The company sources and negotiates deals from various brands to ensure valid offers for businesses. Established in 2010 and based in London, Perkbox has additional offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France. It serves a diverse range of clients, from small to large enterprises, and has over 500,000 users. Additionally, Perkbox owns Loyalty Bay, a platform for automated digital rewards. The company has secured significant funding from notable investors in the tech industry.

Resolver

Venture Round in 2017
Resolver is a unique, independent online resolution service. We offer one place and one process to connect consumers directly to the people who can resolve their customer service issues. Our system is focused on communication and fair, efficient resolution. We help consumers get their voices heard effectively, so businesses get their issues resolved more efficiently. This way, the consumer is happy with the outcome and the business retains the customer. The Resolver platform offers fully online, end-to-end arbitration and dispute resolution, providing a fast and cost-efficient way to resolve disputes between two third parties. For businesses, Resolver offers value-added services, providing an enhanced issue-resolution process and real-time consumer feedback insight at every touchpoint using advanced AI programming systems.

Pod Point

Series C in 2017
At POD Point, we believe that travel shouldn’t damage the earth. We think that if everyone were driving zero emissions vehicles, the impact that travel has on our planet globally and locally would be significantly reduced. That’s why we’re building a network of electric vehicle chargepoints across the UK and Europe at places drivers park like their homes, workplaces and destinations they visit like gyms or supermarkets. On average an electric vehicle starts charging on our network every 42 seconds.

Trustpilot

Venture Round in 2017
Trustpilot is the world’s most powerful review platform - free and open to all. With more than 58 million reviews of over 270,000 domains, Trustpilot gives people a place to share and discover reviews of businesses, and we give every company the tools to turn consumer feedback into business results. Our mission is to bring people and businesses closer together to create ever-improving experiences for everyone. Trustpilot reviews are seen more than 3 billion times each month by consumers worldwide. With offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne and Vilnius, Trustpilot's 700 employees represent more than 40 different nationalities. For more information, visit https://www.trustpilot.com/

Clavis Insight

Venture Round in 2016
Clavis Insight, operating as Clavis Technology Ltd., specializes in online and eCommerce analytics solutions tailored for consumer packaged goods companies. Founded in 2007 and based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in Boston, London, Paris, and Shanghai, the company focuses on providing data and insights that help brands enhance their online presence and performance. Clavis Insight's services enable brands to manage portfolio and stock levels effectively, safeguard brand integrity, and drive eCommerce sales. By analyzing consumer visibility in online retail stores, Clavis Insight identifies strategic actions that brands can take to foster profitable growth, improve product findability, and enhance their competitive edge in the digital marketplace. The company's clientele includes many leading global consumer goods brands, underscoring its position as a key player in the eCommerce analytics sector.

Elderstreet Investments

Private Equity Round in 2016
Elderstreet Investments Limited is a Venture Capital firm specializing in early stage, mid venture, late venture, mature, growth capital. The firm considers investments in software and computer service markets. It typically invest in United Kingdom based companies. It seeks to take a board seat in its portfolio companies. Elderstreet Investments Limited was founded in 1990 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Graphcore

Series A in 2016
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Resolver

Series A in 2016
Resolver is a unique, independent online resolution service. We offer one place and one process to connect consumers directly to the people who can resolve their customer service issues. Our system is focused on communication and fair, efficient resolution. We help consumers get their voices heard effectively, so businesses get their issues resolved more efficiently. This way, the consumer is happy with the outcome and the business retains the customer. The Resolver platform offers fully online, end-to-end arbitration and dispute resolution, providing a fast and cost-efficient way to resolve disputes between two third parties. For businesses, Resolver offers value-added services, providing an enhanced issue-resolution process and real-time consumer feedback insight at every touchpoint using advanced AI programming systems.

Perkbox

Series B in 2016
Perkbox Limited operates an online employee engagement platform aimed primarily at small businesses. The platform facilitates an online community where business owners exchange ideas on cost-saving measures and purchasing decisions. Perkbox offers a variety of employee perks, including discounts at popular retailers, cinema tickets, and free phone insurance. It provides solutions that address absenteeism, employee well-being, feedback, communication, remote working, and recognition. The company sources and negotiates deals from various brands to ensure valid offers for businesses. Established in 2010 and based in London, Perkbox has additional offices in Sheffield, Australia, and France. It serves a diverse range of clients, from small to large enterprises, and has over 500,000 users. Additionally, Perkbox owns Loyalty Bay, a platform for automated digital rewards. The company has secured significant funding from notable investors in the tech industry.

Grapeshot

Series C in 2016
Grapeshot Limited develops software products for marketers and advertising agencies. It offers Contextual Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses with real-time targeting, data enrichment, and audience discovery. The company provides custom targeting, predictive targeting, brand safety, GDPR compliance, campaign analytics, brand stories, reporting and analytics, and audience segmentation solutions. It serves brands, DSPs, media agencies, platforms, publishers, and trading desks. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It has additional offices in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Singapore, Cambridge, Palo Alto, Toronto, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Sydney. As of May 15, 2018, Grapeshot Limited operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.

SportPursuit

Series C in 2015
SportPursuit Ltd. is a UK-based online platform that specializes in the retail of sports and recreational goods through exclusive flash sales. Established in 2011, it offers members access to significant discounts, sometimes up to 70% off the recommended retail price, on a variety of products including clothing, footwear, accessories, equipment, and nutrition items from leading global brands. The platform is designed to engage sports enthusiasts in a personalized shopping experience, featuring sales organized by sport. SportPursuit collaborates closely with brand partners to enhance their visibility and encourage consumer engagement, leveraging its targeted member base to foster brand loyalty and trial.

Conversocial

Venture Round in 2015
Conversocial (UK) Ltd develops Conversocial, a social media management software that support and resolve at scale on social and mobile channels. It also provides CROWDS, a community social resolution on Twitter. Its client services include strategy development and consulting, execution, monitoring, and ongoing refinement; implementation and enablement; and insights and optimization services. The company serves telecoms, transport and travel, hospitality and leisure, retail, utilities, and finance. Conversocial (UK) Ltd was formerly known as Iplatform Ltd and changed its name to Conversocial (UK) Ltd in July 2011. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Crowdcube

Venture Round in 2015
Crowdcube Limited operates an equity crowdfunding platform designed for startups and growing businesses seeking to raise finance. Founded in 2009 and based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London, Crowdcube allows entrepreneurs to secure funding from a diverse network that includes friends, family, customers, and broader audiences. The platform enables individuals to invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, democratizing access to investment opportunities that were traditionally available only to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, with a significant portion directed toward successful fundraising campaigns for notable businesses, including Monzo and River Cottage.

Trustpilot

Series D in 2015
Trustpilot is the world’s most powerful review platform - free and open to all. With more than 58 million reviews of over 270,000 domains, Trustpilot gives people a place to share and discover reviews of businesses, and we give every company the tools to turn consumer feedback into business results. Our mission is to bring people and businesses closer together to create ever-improving experiences for everyone. Trustpilot reviews are seen more than 3 billion times each month by consumers worldwide. With offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne and Vilnius, Trustpilot's 700 employees represent more than 40 different nationalities. For more information, visit https://www.trustpilot.com/

Lyst

Series C in 2015
Lyst Ltd. is a global fashion search platform based in London that connects shoppers with a diverse range of fashion products from leading brands and stores. Founded in 2010, Lyst serves approximately 70 million users annually, offering over 4 million items spanning luxury and contemporary fashion. The platform features a wide selection of products for both men and women, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. Users can personalize their shopping experience by creating customized feeds to discover the latest trends. Lyst has attracted significant investment, raising $60 million from notable investors, and continues to innovate in the online fashion marketplace by providing real-time access to changing fashion data and trends.

Conversocial

Series A in 2014
Conversocial (UK) Ltd develops Conversocial, a social media management software that support and resolve at scale on social and mobile channels. It also provides CROWDS, a community social resolution on Twitter. Its client services include strategy development and consulting, execution, monitoring, and ongoing refinement; implementation and enablement; and insights and optimization services. The company serves telecoms, transport and travel, hospitality and leisure, retail, utilities, and finance. Conversocial (UK) Ltd was formerly known as Iplatform Ltd and changed its name to Conversocial (UK) Ltd in July 2011. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

ACHICA

Series C in 2014
ACHICA is the members-only luxury lifestyle store. ACHICA offers its members up to 70% off luxury home, kitchen, garden children’s, gift, travel and lifestyle brands – all year round. There are new brands every day, each lasting 48 hours and it’s free to join. ACHICA uses the private sale model, which means only its members can access its products and it is closed to search engines and price comparison sites, which in turn protects the brands it promotes. ACHICA is co-founded by online retail experts Quentin Griffiths, formerly one of the co-founders of ASOS and William Cooper former CEO of TradeDoubler, Europe’s largest digital marketing company. Both partners have jointly invested in several online retail ventures since 2000 before launching their first co-owned online retail experience, ACHICA, in February 2010.

SportPursuit

Series B in 2014
SportPursuit Ltd. is a UK-based online platform that specializes in the retail of sports and recreational goods through exclusive flash sales. Established in 2011, it offers members access to significant discounts, sometimes up to 70% off the recommended retail price, on a variety of products including clothing, footwear, accessories, equipment, and nutrition items from leading global brands. The platform is designed to engage sports enthusiasts in a personalized shopping experience, featuring sales organized by sport. SportPursuit collaborates closely with brand partners to enhance their visibility and encourage consumer engagement, leveraging its targeted member base to foster brand loyalty and trial.

Lyst

Series B in 2014
Lyst Ltd. is a global fashion search platform based in London that connects shoppers with a diverse range of fashion products from leading brands and stores. Founded in 2010, Lyst serves approximately 70 million users annually, offering over 4 million items spanning luxury and contemporary fashion. The platform features a wide selection of products for both men and women, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. Users can personalize their shopping experience by creating customized feeds to discover the latest trends. Lyst has attracted significant investment, raising $60 million from notable investors, and continues to innovate in the online fashion marketplace by providing real-time access to changing fashion data and trends.

Trustpilot

Series C in 2014
Trustpilot is the world’s most powerful review platform - free and open to all. With more than 58 million reviews of over 270,000 domains, Trustpilot gives people a place to share and discover reviews of businesses, and we give every company the tools to turn consumer feedback into business results. Our mission is to bring people and businesses closer together to create ever-improving experiences for everyone. Trustpilot reviews are seen more than 3 billion times each month by consumers worldwide. With offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne and Vilnius, Trustpilot's 700 employees represent more than 40 different nationalities. For more information, visit https://www.trustpilot.com/

Unbound

Seed Round in 2013
Unbound is an innovative online crowd-funded publisher that enables authors to present their book ideas directly to readers. Through this platform, readers can pledge their support for projects they find appealing. Once a book garners sufficient backing to ensure financial viability, the author proceeds with writing, while Unbound manages the subsequent processes of editing, typesetting, printing, and distribution. Notably, the names of all the supporters who contributed to the project are included in the published work. This model not only fosters a collaborative relationship between authors and readers but also enhances the publishing landscape by allowing for diverse voices and ideas to emerge.

StrikeAd

Series A in 2013
StrikeAd UK Limited provides programmatic advertising across multiple devices. Its platform lets its clients to plan, build, and evaluate campaigns; and provides intuitive dashboard, advanced targeting, media planning tools, advanced optimization, campaign setup, and real-time reporting. The company offers precise targeting, transparency, optimization, engagement, and sales services. StrikeAd UK Limited was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom with locations in New York, New York; and Singapore.

Conversocial

Series A in 2013
Conversocial (UK) Ltd develops Conversocial, a social media management software that support and resolve at scale on social and mobile channels. It also provides CROWDS, a community social resolution on Twitter. Its client services include strategy development and consulting, execution, monitoring, and ongoing refinement; implementation and enablement; and insights and optimization services. The company serves telecoms, transport and travel, hospitality and leisure, retail, utilities, and finance. Conversocial (UK) Ltd was formerly known as Iplatform Ltd and changed its name to Conversocial (UK) Ltd in July 2011. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

ACHICA

Venture Round in 2012
ACHICA is the members-only luxury lifestyle store. ACHICA offers its members up to 70% off luxury home, kitchen, garden children’s, gift, travel and lifestyle brands – all year round. There are new brands every day, each lasting 48 hours and it’s free to join. ACHICA uses the private sale model, which means only its members can access its products and it is closed to search engines and price comparison sites, which in turn protects the brands it promotes. ACHICA is co-founded by online retail experts Quentin Griffiths, formerly one of the co-founders of ASOS and William Cooper former CEO of TradeDoubler, Europe’s largest digital marketing company. Both partners have jointly invested in several online retail ventures since 2000 before launching their first co-owned online retail experience, ACHICA, in February 2010.

Conversocial

Series A in 2012
Conversocial (UK) Ltd develops Conversocial, a social media management software that support and resolve at scale on social and mobile channels. It also provides CROWDS, a community social resolution on Twitter. Its client services include strategy development and consulting, execution, monitoring, and ongoing refinement; implementation and enablement; and insights and optimization services. The company serves telecoms, transport and travel, hospitality and leisure, retail, utilities, and finance. Conversocial (UK) Ltd was formerly known as Iplatform Ltd and changed its name to Conversocial (UK) Ltd in July 2011. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Lyst

Series A in 2012
Lyst Ltd. is a global fashion search platform based in London that connects shoppers with a diverse range of fashion products from leading brands and stores. Founded in 2010, Lyst serves approximately 70 million users annually, offering over 4 million items spanning luxury and contemporary fashion. The platform features a wide selection of products for both men and women, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry. Users can personalize their shopping experience by creating customized feeds to discover the latest trends. Lyst has attracted significant investment, raising $60 million from notable investors, and continues to innovate in the online fashion marketplace by providing real-time access to changing fashion data and trends.

SportPursuit

Series A in 2012
SportPursuit Ltd. is a UK-based online platform that specializes in the retail of sports and recreational goods through exclusive flash sales. Established in 2011, it offers members access to significant discounts, sometimes up to 70% off the recommended retail price, on a variety of products including clothing, footwear, accessories, equipment, and nutrition items from leading global brands. The platform is designed to engage sports enthusiasts in a personalized shopping experience, featuring sales organized by sport. SportPursuit collaborates closely with brand partners to enhance their visibility and encourage consumer engagement, leveraging its targeted member base to foster brand loyalty and trial.

StrikeAd

Seed Round in 2012
StrikeAd UK Limited provides programmatic advertising across multiple devices. Its platform lets its clients to plan, build, and evaluate campaigns; and provides intuitive dashboard, advanced targeting, media planning tools, advanced optimization, campaign setup, and real-time reporting. The company offers precise targeting, transparency, optimization, engagement, and sales services. StrikeAd UK Limited was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom with locations in New York, New York; and Singapore.

Qosmos

Series D in 2011
Qosmos SA, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in network intelligence technology, particularly through embedded deep packet inspection (DPI) solutions. The company offers a range of products designed to classify and analyze IP traffic, including ixEngine, a comprehensive software development kit that features a decoding engine, protocol libraries, and real-time traffic classification tools. Their solutions support various applications such as network security, lawful interception, and regulatory compliance. Qosmos also provides professional services, including design and deployment support, as well as probe development services for telecom and enterprise developers. With additional offices in London, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Singapore, Qosmos operates as a subsidiary of Enea AB, focusing on transforming networks into information sources that enhance application and service awareness.

RedKite Financial Markets

Series A in 2011
Redkite Financial Markets was established in 2009 to equip financial institutions with the tools and knowledge to better monitor their trading activities in today's complex market environment.

Conversocial

Series A in 2011
Conversocial (UK) Ltd develops Conversocial, a social media management software that support and resolve at scale on social and mobile channels. It also provides CROWDS, a community social resolution on Twitter. Its client services include strategy development and consulting, execution, monitoring, and ongoing refinement; implementation and enablement; and insights and optimization services. The company serves telecoms, transport and travel, hospitality and leisure, retail, utilities, and finance. Conversocial (UK) Ltd was formerly known as Iplatform Ltd and changed its name to Conversocial (UK) Ltd in July 2011. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Graze

Venture Round in 2009
Graze is a UK based company that delivers natural foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, to residential homes or workplaces daily.

Tribold

Venture Round in 2009
Tribold is the world’s leading provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software specifically developed for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Tribold EPM™ is a single, integrated suite of Enterprise Product Management applications that empowers CSPs to put products at the heart of their business. Tribold EPM™ is based on a Centralized Product & Service Catalog (CPC) and a Product & Service Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Dramatic improvements in product management performance enable CSPs to drive increased profit by reducing time to market, decreased cost to market, increased quality of the product management process and increased ability to support product and service innovation. Today, Tribold EPM manages over US$64b of products and services for our customers. Headquartered in London, and with offices in North America and Asia, Tribold was founded in 2003 and is privately held.

Tribold

Series B in 2007
Tribold is the world’s leading provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software specifically developed for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Tribold EPM™ is a single, integrated suite of Enterprise Product Management applications that empowers CSPs to put products at the heart of their business. Tribold EPM™ is based on a Centralized Product & Service Catalog (CPC) and a Product & Service Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Dramatic improvements in product management performance enable CSPs to drive increased profit by reducing time to market, decreased cost to market, increased quality of the product management process and increased ability to support product and service innovation. Today, Tribold EPM manages over US$64b of products and services for our customers. Headquartered in London, and with offices in North America and Asia, Tribold was founded in 2003 and is privately held.

WAYN

Series A in 2006
The largest travel and lifestyle focused platform

Lagan Technologies

Series B in 2006
Lagan Technologies Ltd. designs and delivers enterprise case management solutions to government agencies primarily in North America and Europe. Its solutions include Enterprise Case Management software, an integrated case management solution for government organizations; Lagan 311, a performance solution for 311 call centers; Lagan Human Services, an integrated case management solution for human services agencies; and Lagan Department of Motor Vehicles Solution, a tool for managing the processes and records associated with driver licensing, driver history, identity verification, vehicle registration, titling, and inspections. The company's services also include project management, consultancy, installation, testing, integration, education and training, skills transfer, support, and maintenance. It serves advocates and councils in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom with additional offices in London, the United Kingdom; Chicago, Illinois; and Washington, District of Columbia.

Video Island

Debt Financing in 2005
Video Island Entertainment offers a home entertainment subscription service in the DVD rental market.