Microsoft

Microsoft is a multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, server products like Windows Server and SQL Server, business solutions such as Dynamics, cloud services through Azure, hardware devices like Surface and Xbox, and online advertising platforms.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Erin Burchfield

Global Director, Microsoft Philanthropies - Tech for Social Impact

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President

Roberto Croci

Managing Director

Iskender Dirik

Managing Director / CEO, Microsoft ScaleUp and Microsoft for Startups

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist

Brandon Middaugh

Investor

Satya Nadella

CEO

Takeshi Numoto

EVP and CMO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Naim Yazbeck

General Manager

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in England

Wayve

Series C in 2024
Wayve develops an autonomous driving technology platform that uses end-to-end deep learning to operate vehicles in urban environments. The company focuses on AI-powered driving software and a fleet learning platform that enables autonomous vehicles to adapt to new driving domains with lean hardware. It deploys autonomous vehicles on public roads for technology development and commercial applications, backed by an electric vehicle fleet. Wayve is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Databricks

Series I in 2023
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.

SEaB Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SEaB Energy Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of self-contained anaerobic digestion systems that convert food and other bio wastes into biogas, which can be utilized for heating water and generating electricity. The company’s patented products, including the Muckbuster® and Flexibuster™, are compact and modular systems designed for easy installation in shipping containers, catering to smaller waste producers generating between 200 and 1,000 tonnes of waste annually. In addition to biogas production, these systems also produce liquid and solid fertilizers. SEaB Energy provides comprehensive services, including installation, maintenance, and consulting, aimed at farmers, food processors, retailers, and those in the catering and accommodation sectors. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, SEaB Energy focuses on enabling clients to reduce operational costs, enhance sustainability, and generate a return on investment through efficient waste management solutions.

Wayve

Series B in 2022
Wayve develops an autonomous driving technology platform that uses end-to-end deep learning to operate vehicles in urban environments. The company focuses on AI-powered driving software and a fleet learning platform that enables autonomous vehicles to adapt to new driving domains with lean hardware. It deploys autonomous vehicles on public roads for technology development and commercial applications, backed by an electric vehicle fleet. Wayve is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

RiskIQ

Acquisition in 2021
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions aimed at helping organizations detect and respond to various online security threats, including phishing, fraud, and malware. Its flagship product, RiskIQ Illuminate, allows organizations to map and monitor their digital attack surface, facilitating the understanding and mitigation of vulnerabilities. Additional offerings include RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which connects internal data to external threat indicators, and RiskIQ Digital Footprint, designed to visualize and protect the attack surface. The company also provides RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which tracks potential threats to company executives, and RiskIQ SIS, a data set that identifies cyber threats. RiskIQ’s products support a range of applications, including compliance, incident response, and brand protection, serving diverse industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, RiskIQ also has offices in Lenexa, Kansas, and London, United Kingdom.

Databricks

Series G in 2021
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.

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.

STEM

Corporate Round in 2020
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.

Softomotive

Acquisition in 2020
Founded in 2005, Softomotive is a leading global provider of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. Trusted by over 7,000 companies worldwide, it offers robust and scalable automation tools for both attended and unattended processes. Its flagship products, WinAutomation and ProcessRobot, cater to desktop and enterprise-level automation respectively, enabling businesses to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and focus on high-priority tasks.

Databricks

Series F in 2019
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.

JClarity

Acquisition in 2019
JClarity Ltd is a software company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in performance analytics and tuning for Java applications. Founded in 2012, JClarity develops intelligent performance analysis and monitoring tools designed to optimize Java and JVM applications, leveraging machine learning to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks efficiently. The company's tools are tailored for both cloud and enterprise environments, focusing on lightweight and scalable application performance management. JClarity's solutions have a minimal impact on system resources and include features such as self-updating daemons and a user-friendly browser-based interface. As a founding member of AdoptOpenJDK, JClarity also provides commercial support for one of the most widely used OpenJDK distributions. In 2019, JClarity became a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the software performance space.

Birmingham City University

Grant in 2019
Birmingham City University, founded in 1992 and located in Birmingham, is a non-profit educational institution that offers a diverse range of academic programs and research services. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation, and part-time courses across various disciplines, including art and design, business, computing, education, engineering, health, law, media, music, theatre, and social sciences. In addition to its comprehensive course offerings, Birmingham City University supports research initiatives in these same fields, fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation. By catering to a broad spectrum of subjects, the university aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen careers.

Ev.energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Ev.energy is a London-based company established in 2018, specializing in smart charging software for electric vehicles (EVs). Its platform optimizes EV charging during off-peak hours, tracks energy usage and costs, supports solar energy integration, and enables drivers to schedule and monitor charging via an app, thereby reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Databricks

Series E in 2019
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.

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.

MeshPower

Grant in 2018
MeshPower is a London-based technology start-up focused on addressing the challenge of rural electrification. The company aims to provide sustainable energy solutions to off-grid communities through its flagship product, the MeshGrid, which consists of solar-powered microgrids. These microgrids enable the delivery of high-lumen LED lighting and affordable USB mobile phone charging stations to homes and remote businesses that lack access to the national energy grid. By leveraging renewable energy technology, MeshPower seeks to improve the quality of life in underserved areas and facilitate greater connectivity and productivity.

SoftBank Robotics Europe

Post in 2018
SoftBank Robotics Europe, formerly Aldebaran Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for education, research, health, distribution, tourism, business applications, and home use. The company serves customers worldwide and focuses on interactive robotics that assist professionals and individuals. Founded in 2005, it is based in Paris, France, with additional offices in France, Japan, the United States, and China, and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group.

DNAnexus

Series E in 2018
DNAnexus, Inc. is a cloud-based provider of genome informatics and data management tools, primarily serving enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data and the integration of genomic data with clinical information. Its suite of products includes MOSAIC Microbiome for collaborative research on the human microbiome, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, and DNAnexus Titan for data analysis. Additionally, the DNAnexus Portals provide secure online workspaces for cross-disciplinary collaboration, while the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution addresses the need for disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers. The company has established itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and academic research sectors, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in human health with enhanced security and scalability. DNAnexus also maintains a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics and has locations in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

Metail

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Metail Limited is a London-based company that specializes in enhancing online shopping through its innovative mobile application, which allows users to create a 3D virtual model of themselves. This virtual wardrobe enables consumers to try on clothes digitally, improving their shopping experience. Founded in 2007, Metail leverages advanced technology in 3D body modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) to facilitate garment visualization and size recommendations. The company's platform is designed to assist brands and manufacturers in integrating digital product creation and sales capabilities, fostering better collaboration and quicker decision-making while minimizing waste in the product launch process. By using an intelligent algorithm-driven virtual fitting room, Metail aims to reduce product return rates and enhance the overall efficiency of online retail.

iProov

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
iProov Limited, founded in 2011 and based in London, specializes in biometric facial verification technology, providing secure authentication solutions for online users across various platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The company offers products such as Verifier, which facilitates one-time face and palm biometric verification, and ID Matcher, which authenticates individuals by verifying their identity documents. iProov's technology is applied in a variety of sectors, including financial services, government applications, and enterprise markets, addressing needs such as onboarding, identity verification, border control, and access management. With a focus on enhancing user experience while ensuring robust security, iProov aims to protect against threats like credential theft and phishing attacks, thereby enabling organizations to implement efficient biometric authentication processes.

Firefly Learning

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops and operates an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students, teachers, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates the management of homework and learning resources, allowing teachers to assign and review tasks efficiently both in and out of the classroom. It fosters collaboration among students and provides tools for teachers to track student progress, share resources, and communicate with parents, thereby engaging them in their child's education. Firefly Learning employs a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists who focus on creating user-friendly software tailored to the needs of schools. The company emphasizes continuous improvement of its product by incorporating feedback from its users, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in promoting educational success. With a growing global presence, Firefly Learning is committed to partnering with industry leaders to enhance its offerings while maintaining a strong base in the UK.

True AI

Grant in 2017
True AI Limited is a London-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of software that utilizes deep learning algorithms to enhance customer service operations. The company's flagship product, TypeGenie, is designed to improve customer experience by automating responses in customer service interactions. This semi-automatic system learns from conversations, providing reply suggestions to service agents and streamlining chat management across various channels. True AI's innovative approach is built on extensive research and leverages advanced learning techniques to optimize the efficiency of customer support services.

Glisser

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform enhances traditional PowerPoint presentations by enabling audience interaction through mobile devices. It offers a customizable solution that integrates slide sharing, audience response systems, and analytics, allowing users to engage participants effectively during events, training sessions, and classrooms. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, facilitating high levels of audience participation and interactivity. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting its capability to support events of various scales, from focused training sessions to large gatherings of up to 150,000 attendees.

SIME

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Sime Diagnostics Ltd is a clinical AI platform company that specializes in neonatal healthcare, offering innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes in critical care settings. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company has developed a proprietary software that provides data-driven insights to healthcare professionals, particularly in the neonatal intensive care unit. Their flagship product, the Lung Maturity Test (LMT), predicts Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants, allowing for timely interventions that can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates. The platform not only aids in real-time disease detection but also curates unique datasets for biomarker discovery, which can benefit both the company and its commercial partners across various medical fields. With a commitment to preventative, personalized medicine, Sime Diagnostics aims to enhance the quality of care through its advanced AI technologies.

Pivotal

Series C in 2016
Pivotal Labs, founded in 1989, is a software company specializing in agile development and digital transformation technology. With over two decades of experience, it has established itself as a leader in building reliable and scalable software for both innovative industry leaders and emerging companies across various sectors. Pivotal Labs collaborates with technical teams of varying expertise to launch hundreds of web and mobile products and develop complex enterprise infrastructures. The company has partnered with notable organizations such as Twitter, Salesforce.com, and Best Buy, among others. Pivotal Labs is also the creator of Pivotal Tracker, a widely-used project management tool for developers. With offices in major cities including San Francisco, New York, and London, Pivotal continues to influence the software development practices of some of the world's most admired brands.

Pinipa

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pinipa Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based engagement platform for project management. Established in 2013, Pinipa's solution combines elements of innovation, social networking, and productivity tools to facilitate collaborative project execution. The platform enables targeted updates for stakeholders, enhances communication, and provides real-time progress insights. It also allows users to manage visibility, privacy, and access, while integrating seamlessly with existing project portfolio management applications. By capturing information from stakeholders, Pinipa helps organizations navigate complex situations and achieve outstanding results through effective collaboration and engagement analytics.

Instanda

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Instanda is a London-based provider of a no-code core insurance platform that enables insurers to build, configure, and launch products online. The platform digitizes the insurance value chain through a hosted, fully managed environment that allows business users to create and distribute insurance products without deep technical knowledge, using a core policy administration system. It supports writing and publishing insurance software and products online, helping insurers grow online sales and premiums by providing tools to set up and manage offerings across digital channels.

SwiftKey

Acquisition in 2016
SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing a smart and customizable keyboard application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance typing efficiency on mobile devices. By learning from user behavior, SwiftKey's software provides advanced auto-correction and next-word prediction features, which significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it a versatile tool for a diverse range of users. Its focus on personalizing the typing experience allows for more contextually aware and relevant suggestions, reflecting individual writing styles.

Pobble

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pobble is an online educational platform founded in 2013 by a group of teachers in North Yorkshire, England, aimed at enhancing literacy and writing skills among children. The platform serves as a resource for teachers, providing innovative lesson ideas and facilitating the sharing of students' work on an online classroom wall. This allows for engagement with peers and teachers worldwide, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Pobble also offers parents a unique insight into their children's educational progress. The platform has garnered recognition for its impact on education, winning accolades such as the EdtechX Global Super League of Startups and being a finalist for the BETT Awards. With support from prominent education leaders and partnerships with organizations like Microsoft Accelerator and Oxford University Press, Pobble has amassed a collection of over 100,000 student writings, showcasing contributions from tens of thousands of teachers globally.

SnapLogic

Series E in 2015
SnapLogic is a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that provides an AI-powered Intelligent Integration Platform to connect data from any source, in any environment and at any speed. The platform enables unified data and application integration across applications, databases, data warehouses, big data streams, and IoT, whether on-premises or in the cloud, with a drag-and-drop interface and pre-built workflow templates. It supports procurement automation and spans domains such as human capital management, customer experience, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and cloud data warehousing. SnapLogic serves Global 2000 companies, developers, enterprise IT markets, HR, online marketing, and sales operations, often through resellers, and maintains partnerships with Planview and Solita Oy. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

PlayCanvas

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
PlayCanvas Ltd is a London-based company that operates a cloud-hosted game development platform, founded in 2011. It provides developers with a visual editing tool that facilitates the creation of scenes, applications, and games efficiently, emphasizing real-time collaboration and accessibility. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including video games, virtual reality, advertising, architectural visualization, and gambling. PlayCanvas aims to transform game development by offering a social hub where users can build, share, and play games, thereby enhancing the collaborative experience for developers. As of 2018, PlayCanvas operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.

DocuSign

Series F in 2015
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

TruRating

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Founded in 2013, TruRating develops a point-of-payment ratings system that enables customers to provide immediate feedback about businesses upon payment. This system offers an online dashboard for businesses to monitor genuine customer ratings and publish them on their profile page. TruRating serves various sectors including sole traders, SMEs, corporates, and venues globally.

AppyParking

Seed Round in 2015
AppyParking, operating under the name Yellow Line Parking Limited, is a London-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the parking experience through its connected car platform. The platform integrates mapping, data, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and payment solutions to provide users with real-time parking availability. By addressing the fragmented nature of parking infrastructure, AppyParking aims to streamline the process of finding and paying for parking spaces. The company's holistic kerbside management platform facilitates data exchange between local authorities and mobility operators, promoting intelligent mobility solutions. Recognized for its contributions to the parking industry, AppyParking has received several awards, including the 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award.

mmuze

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Mmuze is an innovative company based in Israel that offers a subscription service designed for online retailers, providing real-time insights into product demand. By scanning and analyzing online conversations, tweets, and other digital interactions, Mmuze identifies trending products and predicts consumer demand. This data is integrated with e-commerce store inventories to tailor marketing actions automatically, enhancing sales opportunities. Additionally, Mmuze employs conversational AI technology to simulate personalized in-store experiences, guiding customers through their shopping journeys via two-way dialogue. This approach not only increases the likelihood of sales but also boosts average order sizes and fosters customer loyalty. The company partners with leading online retail brands and has established offices in New York, London, and Tel Aviv.

AppsFlyer

Series B in 2015
AppsFlyer Ltd. is a mobile app measurement platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices worldwide. The company specializes in helping mobile app developers, brands, and advertising agencies measure and optimize their customer acquisition strategies through a real-time analytics dashboard. Its platform integrates with numerous media partners, allowing advertisers to assess and enhance their mobile app promotional campaigns across various channels, including paid, organic, and social media. AppsFlyer offers several key solutions, such as Ad Revenue Attribution, which aids mobile publishers in evaluating user lifetime value by considering diverse revenue sources. The company also provides Agency Transparency for brands to gain insights into their campaigns and Protect360, a robust fraud protection service. With a focus on privacy and user experience, AppsFlyer supports a wide array of applications across platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play, enabling clients to foster meaningful customer relationships through advanced data analytics and engagement tools.

AppyParking

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
AppyParking, operating under the name Yellow Line Parking Limited, is a London-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the parking experience through its connected car platform. The platform integrates mapping, data, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and payment solutions to provide users with real-time parking availability. By addressing the fragmented nature of parking infrastructure, AppyParking aims to streamline the process of finding and paying for parking spaces. The company's holistic kerbside management platform facilitates data exchange between local authorities and mobility operators, promoting intelligent mobility solutions. Recognized for its contributions to the parking industry, AppyParking has received several awards, including the 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award.

PlayCanvas

Seed Round in 2014
PlayCanvas Ltd is a London-based company that operates a cloud-hosted game development platform, founded in 2011. It provides developers with a visual editing tool that facilitates the creation of scenes, applications, and games efficiently, emphasizing real-time collaboration and accessibility. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including video games, virtual reality, advertising, architectural visualization, and gambling. PlayCanvas aims to transform game development by offering a social hub where users can build, share, and play games, thereby enhancing the collaborative experience for developers. As of 2018, PlayCanvas operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.

SAM Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
SAM Labs Limited is an education technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2014. It specializes in providing educators with resources that enhance teaching and learning experiences, particularly in the areas of coding and computational skills. The company offers a range of products including wireless electronic blocks, such as buttons, sensors, motors, and sliders, which can be connected via an intuitive software application called SAM Space. This platform allows students to visualize and code the blocks, enabling them to create interactive projects and engage in hands-on learning. SAM Labs also supplies curriculum-based lesson plans and in-classroom support to facilitate STEAM education, making coding accessible and fun. Its course kits and electronic products are available for purchase online, helping educators deliver comprehensive and engaging lessons across various subjects.

VIVID Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Vivid Technologies Ltd., established in London in 2013, specializes in transforming traditional audio-only Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems into user-friendly visual experiences. Their platform presents relevant information on customers' smartphones and tablets in a simplified, clutter-free manner, enhancing usability and reducing support traffic. This innovation improves communication efficiency between individuals and businesses while potentially lowering operational costs.

Vastari

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Vastari operates an online platform that connects museums, private collectors, and exhibition producers to facilitate loans and touring exhibitions worldwide. Its platform, Vastari Collections, lets private collectors upload objects to a secure online database, remain anonymous if desired, and present items to museums to aid discovery of potential exhibitions. The service enables museums to discover partners, plan loans, and coordinate cross-border shows by sharing catalogs and past collaborations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Vastari maintains a broad network of collectors and access to a large catalog of art, antiques, and artefacts, supporting dozens of loans to museums worldwide.

Foursquare

Series D in 2014
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that provides a range of business solutions and consumer products focused on leveraging location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco and London, Foursquare offers tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness into mobile applications. Its services also include Places, which provides access to detailed firmographic data and community-generated content on businesses worldwide, as well as analytics solutions that offer insights into consumer behavior and competitive dynamics. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, enable users to track and share their favorite locations, while City Guide helps users discover the best places to visit in various cities. Overall, Foursquare's platform empowers brands to analyze customer trends, optimize advertising strategies, and enhance user engagement through advanced location-based insights.

Whispering Gibbon

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Whispering Gibbon Ltd is a game company based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing video game technology aimed at merging virtual content with the real world. Founded by Joe Stevens in 2011, the company focuses on innovative solutions such as RenderFab 3D, a cloud-based service that automates the creation of 3D print-ready models from 3D data, and Grabit, a platform for user-generated merchandising. Through these offerings, Whispering Gibbon aims to enhance the gaming experience by facilitating the transition of digital creations into tangible products.

KO-SU

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
KO-SU Limited is a London-based company that specializes in mobile learning and training applications for educational institutions and organizations. Founded in 2011, the company empowers teachers to create and deliver personalized activities in their native languages directly to students' mobile devices. KO-SU's platform allows students to engage actively by creating and publishing their own mobile learning activities. The software offers a range of interactive templates that support various formats, including text, images, audio, and video, enabling users to design engaging educational content without the need for programming skills. This approach facilitates effective internal training, employee engagement, and external training initiatives for organizations, enhancing the overall learning experience across diverse sectors.

iStreamPlanet

Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet Co., LLC is a provider of cloud-based live video streaming solutions tailored for sports, entertainment, and technology content providers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including global content acquisition for multiscreen viewing, managed and self-managed live streaming services, and live dynamic advertisement insertions. iStreamPlanet supports clients with live video encoding and multiscreen packaging, as well as offering professional and technical support services. The company has established itself as a leader in video workflow solutions, serving notable clients such as NBC, Turner Broadcasting, and Microsoft. As of August 2015, iStreamPlanet operates as a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Vastari

Seed Round in 2012
Vastari operates an online platform that connects museums, private collectors, and exhibition producers to facilitate loans and touring exhibitions worldwide. Its platform, Vastari Collections, lets private collectors upload objects to a secure online database, remain anonymous if desired, and present items to museums to aid discovery of potential exhibitions. The service enables museums to discover partners, plan loans, and coordinate cross-border shows by sharing catalogs and past collaborations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Vastari maintains a broad network of collectors and access to a large catalog of art, antiques, and artefacts, supporting dozens of loans to museums worldwide.
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