Walking Ventures

Walking Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and located in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in seed funding for early-stage startups primarily in the internet and technology sectors across Europe. It is privately managed by Tim Jackson, a prominent figure in the European technology landscape known for his roles as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and technology journalist. Walking Ventures focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies that demonstrate potential for growth and impact in their respective markets.

Tim Jackson

Founder, CEO, General Partner and Partner

27 past transactions

Tessian

Series A in 2018
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

Oviva

Series A in 2017
Oviva is a digital health company providing medically-oriented nutritional counseling services in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ingenbohl, Switzerland, Oviva offers personalized behavior change programs aimed at managing diet and lifestyle-related health issues like obesity and diabetes. Their services are delivered through a network of qualified dietitians who work with clients both in clinics and remotely. The company has developed a smartphone application that allows users to engage with their dietitian, maintain a food diary, set health goals, and access tailored educational materials. This technology-enabled approach helps patients achieve better health outcomes while reducing the need for in-person appointments, ultimately lowering healthcare costs by preventing complications associated with these conditions.

Attractions.io

Seed Round in 2017
Developer of a guest-facing mobile application designed to delight guests and drive business results. The company's platform leverages native device functionality including GPS, location services, and push notifications, enabling clients to improve the guest experience, increase revenue and unlock visitor insights.

Attraction Technology

Seed Round in 2017
Attraction Technology specializes in the development and manufacture of technology for visitor attractions, focusing on animal enclosures. The company creates a variety of solutions tailored to enhance the experience for visitors at zoos and aquariums while prioritizing animal welfare. By collaborating with zoo and aquarium professionals, Attraction Technology ensures that its products meet the highest standards, making enclosures both appealing for visitors and suitable for the animals. All products are meticulously hand-built in the UK, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and innovation in the attraction industry.

Cipher Surgical

Venture Round in 2017
Cipher Surgical Limited is a medical device company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. The company specializes in the design and development of laparoscopic medical devices, particularly focusing on maintaining a clear view during surgical procedures. Its flagship product, OpClear, is a sterile disposable unit that employs in-situ carbon dioxide and saline to provide a solution for distal window contamination throughout laparoscopic surgeries. This innovation enhances the efficiency and safety of minimally invasive procedures, allowing surgeons to perform abdominal keyhole surgery more effectively. Cipher Surgical aims to patent and globally market its unique devices, contributing to advancements in surgical practices.

Audio Analytic

Series A in 2017
Audio Analytic Ltd. specializes in sound recognition software aimed at enhancing the contextual awareness of consumer technology. The company offers a range of products, including its ai3TM analytics software, which classifies and recognizes various sounds, and AuditoryNET, which utilizes a dedicated machine learning pipeline for optimized sound recognition. Their offerings enable devices such as smart speakers, video doorbells, smartphones, and true wireless earbuds to detect and interpret sounds beyond speech and music, contributing to applications in safety, security, wellbeing, health, entertainment, and communication. Established in 2008 and based in Cambridge, UK, with an additional office in San Francisco, Audio Analytic serves original equipment manufacturers and chip providers across multiple industries, including consumer electronics and acoustics.

Joint Academy

Seed Round in 2016
Joint Academy operates a digital health platform focused on providing evidence-based treatment for osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. By utilizing software-as-medicine, the company transforms traditional approaches to diagnosis and treatment through scientifically backed methods and machine-learning technologies. The platform integrates physical activity, educational resources, and access to healthcare professionals, allowing physical therapists to effectively manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes without relying solely on medication or surgical interventions. This innovative approach aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals suffering from chronic joint pain.

Kheiron

Seed Round in 2016
Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited develops Mia, a mammography intelligent assessment tool that helps radiologists to detect breast cancer. Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited was formerly known as Maesterai Limited and changed its name to Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited in June 2016. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional location in San Francisco, California.

Contellio

Convertible Note in 2016
Contellio is a company that specializes in transforming existing textual content into visually engaging materials such as presentations, animations, and infographics. By leveraging the content that businesses already have, Contellio aims to enhance their marketing efforts and help them reach new audiences. The company's services provide a means for businesses to effectively communicate their messages and attract new customers through visually appealing representations of their information.

Goodlord

Seed Round in 2016
Goodlord is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the rental process for landlords, estate agents, and tenants. Founded in 2014, the platform facilitates the creation and management of tenancy agreements by allowing tenants to pay holding deposits, complete references, and sign leases online. This digital approach reduces administrative burdens for agents and enhances the overall experience for both tenants and landlords. Additionally, Goodlord provides a marketplace for agents to offer supplementary services such as insurance and utilities, further adding value to the rental process. The company aims to make transactions and the associated paperwork more efficient and transparent.

Edge Retreats

Seed Round in 2016
Edge Retreats Limited is a London-based travel review site established in 2013 that specializes in booking luxury hotels and villas both in the United Kingdom and around the globe. The company offers a curated collection of over 4,000 exceptional villas across 50 countries, including private island retreats and high-end accommodations. Each property is hand-selected by a team of experts, ensuring that clients have access to exclusive experiences in some of the world's most sought-after destinations. Edge Retreats focuses on providing tailored luxury travel solutions, catering to discerning travelers seeking unique and memorable stays.

Apperio

Seed Round in 2016
Apperio Limited is an online platform based in London that helps businesses manage their legal spending and relationships with law firms. It provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to monitor fees associated with specific legal matters in real time, offering valuable analytics for a detailed overview of legal expenditures. The platform also features a tendering option, enabling companies to solicit bids from selected law firms for various legal services, including corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, and more. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Legal Tender Limited, Apperio aims to streamline legal spend management for organizations with significant legal needs, enhancing visibility and control over their legal expenditures.

Carsnip

Seed Round in 2016
Carsnip is an online platform that facilitates the search, comparison, and purchase of used cars. Founded by Alastair Campbell in November 2014 and headquartered in Nottingham, the platform features a robust search engine that allows users to customize their queries based on various criteria such as make, model, year, and mileage. This functionality empowers customers to efficiently locate suitable vehicles that meet their specific preferences. By providing comprehensive information on used cars, Carsnip aims to simplify the buying and selling process for users.

Cocodune

Seed Round in 2016
Provider of an online swimwear shopping platform designed to sell customized swimwear. The company's online swimwear shopping platform helps users find the perfect swimsuit of luxury quality and design, enabling modern women order swimwear without the hassle and from the comfort of their own home.

Greta

Angel Round in 2015
Greta helps developers to shorten content load times, reduce buffering and increase content quality. This improves their product’s end user experience, especially during traffic spikes, which leads to higher conversion rates, more engaged users and a better bottom line. By using machine learning technology Greta analyzes network data in real-time, and automatically calculates the fastest route for the content to be delivered, which improves performance. Greta currently supports images, audio and video. The implementation takes a few minutes, and you can then easily make configurations in the UI and access your own dashboard to evaluate how your content delivery setup affects your end users’s experience.

Castle

Seed Round in 2015
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

Mapillary

Seed Round in 2015
Mapillary AB operates an online street-level imagery platform that leverages collaboration, cameras, and computer vision to automate and scale mapping. Founded in 2013 and based in Malmö, Sweden, the company allows users to collect and share street-level images using various cameras, including smartphones and action cameras. Over 500 million images have been contributed by individuals and organizations worldwide, enhancing map data for applications in urban development and the automotive sector. Mapillary's tools facilitate the collection, visualization, and tagging of images while ensuring automatic privacy blurring. The platform is utilized by clients and partners such as the World Bank, HERE, and the Toyota Research Institute, reflecting its significance in improving understanding of global locations through visual data. In June 2020, Mapillary became a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

The Regulars

Seed Round in 2015
The Regulars is building the architecture for self-reliance. They are a platform and community that helps anyone with skills grow and maintain a paying monthly subscriber base of "Regulars." They help freelancers and small business owners cultivate and expand their existing customer base. With enough Regulars, you can begin to make regular income, and be on your way to fashioning a lucrative personal brand around your skills and services.

LoyaltyLion

Seed Round in 2014
LoyaltyLion Ltd. operates an online platform designed to enhance customer engagement and retention for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides tools that allow retailers to reward customers for various actions, including signups, reviews, and referrals. Its platform supports the creation of customized loyalty programs and offers insights into customer behavior and program performance. By utilizing data-driven strategies, LoyaltyLion aims to increase purchase frequency and improve overall customer loyalty. The company, formerly known as Prizgo Limited, rebranded in July 2013 and continues to innovate in the loyalty space by providing modern solutions that address the limitations of traditional loyalty programs.

Lantum

Angel Round in 2014
Lantum Limited operates a comprehensive staffing platform designed for healthcare organizations, facilitating the management and booking of locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the platform enables practice managers to efficiently find and engage freelance physicians without the need for intermediary agencies. Lantum's services include sessional booking management, invoicing, and compliance checks on physicians, along with a marketplace of vetted healthcare professionals. Additionally, it provides freelance physicians with tools to manage their working lives, including tax management and payment processing. The concept for Lantum was developed by CEO Melissa Morris, who gained insights into healthcare needs while working at McKinsey and the NHS London. The company was previously known as Network Locum Ltd. before rebranding in July 2017.

Cytox

Series A in 2014
Cytox Limited is focused on developing products and services aimed at addressing neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD). The company specializes in cellular and genetic assays that facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of AD, leveraging the cell division cycle theory of its pathogenesis. It has created a genetic-based blood test designed for early-stage risk assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Cytox also offers biomarker and drug-screening services to pharmaceutical companies engaged in clinical trials for AD and mild cognitive impairment treatments. By collaborating with Affymetrix, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cytox supports the development of novel therapeutics aimed at combating this growing condition, which currently affects millions worldwide. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox serves a global clientele that includes pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, as well as research laboratories.

Tessian

Seed Round in 2014
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

Ometria

Seed Round in 2014
Ometria Ltd. operates a SaaS-based ecommerce intelligence platform designed to help retailers enhance their decision-making through data-driven insights. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company focuses on customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and improving on-site customer experiences. Ometria enables retailers to build detailed customer profiles, ensuring that their communications are relevant and engaging, ultimately leading to higher customer engagement and increased revenues. The company was established by a team of four serial entrepreneurs with expertise in ecommerce, computer science, mathematics, and SaaS, and it has garnered investment from prominent figures in London's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ometria's solutions are utilized by leading retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Codementor

Seed Round in 2014
Codementor is an online platform that connects software developers with experienced mentors for live, one-on-one assistance in various programming languages and technologies, including Ruby, Python, PHP, JavaScript, CSS/HTML, and mobile development. Based in Taiwan, the company offers two primary services: on-demand help for immediate challenges and long-term dedicated mentorship for ongoing support. Through features such as screen sharing, video, and text chat, Codementor aims to replicate the traditional mentoring experience, allowing users to receive guidance on code reviews, debugging, and project development. This approach not only helps developers overcome specific obstacles but also enhances their overall skills and accelerates their learning process.

Articheck

Venture Round in 2013
Articheck is a software platform established in 2013 that specializes in creating digital condition reports for the art industry. Developed by a conservator, the platform is designed for use by galleries, museums, conservation studios, and fine art shippers globally. Articheck's application and website enable art professionals to produce condition reports more efficiently, allowing them to streamline their processes and focus on revenue generation and data collection. The platform aims to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of condition reporting in the art world.

FanDuel

Series A in 2009
FanDuel Inc. operates an online fantasy sports platform that enables users to play fantasy games and win cash prizes. The company provides an online sports platform that enables users to play fantasy football, baseball, hockey, and basketball. It also offers sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. FanDuel Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.
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