Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, is a multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse array of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and various enterprise software solutions under the Microsoft Dynamics brand, which encompasses customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning applications. Microsoft also produces hardware, including Xbox gaming consoles and Surface devices, and provides cloud services through Microsoft Azure. The company supports startups globally through initiatives like the Microsoft Accelerator and Microsoft for Startups, which offer mentorship, resources, and access to its cloud platform. Microsoft markets its products through a network of original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers. The company serves a broad range of industries, including sales, retail, manufacturing, and financial services, making it a key player in the technology sector.

Frank Brod

Corporate Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Accounting Officer

Michael Brown

VP of Finance

David Dennis

Principal Program & Product Manager

Michael Fry

Partner and Channel Programs Manager, Kinect for Windows

Scott Guthrie

Head, Cloud + AI Platform

Phil Harrison

Corporate VP

Peggy Johnson

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Kevin Viet Le

Senior Student Partner

Satya Nadella

Chief Executive Officer

Srinivas Penumaka

Director, CRM Partners

Steven Sinofsky

SVP, Windows and Windows Live Product Development

Robert Stutz

Corporate VP

Past deals in London

Wayve

Series B in 2022
Wayve Technologies Ltd specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for self-driving cars, focusing on a data-driven approach that learns to drive in a manner similar to humans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company employs end-to-end deep learning to create an autonomous driving system capable of navigating complex urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation and technology development, with the aim of deploying its technology on public roads. The firm is dedicated to pioneering AI software solutions that enable businesses to adapt quickly and safely to new driving scenarios across various locations worldwide.

RiskIQ

Acquisition in 2021
RiskIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed to help organizations identify and mitigate online security threats, such as phishing, fraud, and malware. The company's key offerings include RiskIQ Illuminate, which automates the mapping and monitoring of an organization's digital attack surface; RiskIQ Digital Footprint, which visualizes and protects this surface; and RiskIQ PassiveTotal, which enhances investigation processes by linking internal activities to external threats. Additionally, RiskIQ provides RiskIQ External Threats for detecting targeted digital threats across various channels and RiskIQ Executive Guardian, which monitors online information about company executives to prevent leaks. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, and is recognized for its advanced threat management capabilities, which are powered by proprietary technology and a global proxy network. Established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, RiskIQ also has offices in Kansas and London.

Autumn Whispers Ltd

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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Databricks

Series G in 2021
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to streamline data engineering and collaborative data science. The company provides a cloud-based platform that enables developers and data scientists to integrate data seamlessly, conduct real-time experimentation, and deploy production applications efficiently. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the scalability of a data warehouse with the low latency of streaming data ingestion, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake, an open-source technology for handling both batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has a presence in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, and maintains strategic partnerships with several organizations to enhance its offerings.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
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.

Kano

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
Softomotive Ltd provides Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software solutions. The company provides solutions for finance, accounting, insurance, telecommunications, call centers, banking, and healthcare industries. Softomotive Ltd was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom. As of May 19, 2020, Softomotive Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

Databricks

Series F in 2019
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to streamline data engineering and collaborative data science. The company provides a cloud-based platform that enables developers and data scientists to integrate data seamlessly, conduct real-time experimentation, and deploy production applications efficiently. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the scalability of a data warehouse with the low latency of streaming data ingestion, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake, an open-source technology for handling both batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has a presence in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, and maintains strategic partnerships with several organizations to enhance its offerings.

jClarity

Acquisition in 2019
Light-weight, intelligent Performance Analysis and Monitoring tools for Java/JVM applications - based on Machine Learning and hosted in the Cloud or in the enterprise. jClarity provides the next generation of light-weight, scalable APM tools to drastically reduce the mean time to solving performance bottlenecks in Java/JVM applications. jClarity tooling is designed for horizontally scaling cloud architectures and resource constrained virtualised environments. It has self-updating Daemons, a browser based UI and has an extremely low impact on underlying O/S and network resources.

Databricks

Series E in 2019
Databricks Inc. offers a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to streamline data engineering and collaborative data science. The company provides a cloud-based platform that enables developers and data scientists to integrate data seamlessly, conduct real-time experimentation, and deploy production applications efficiently. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the scalability of a data warehouse with the low latency of streaming data ingestion, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake, an open-source technology for handling both batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, among others. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has a presence in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru, and maintains strategic partnerships with several organizations to enhance its offerings.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a will writer and funeral and direct cremation provider which leverages a platform to simplify complex processes, avoids legal jargon and hidden fees. It is a provider of an all-in-one financial and legal services platform used to deal with all paperwork after death. It enables clients to manage their wills online using simple and affordable digital tools through round-the-clock customer service operations. Farewill was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London, England.

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.

MeshPower

Grant in 2018
MeshPower is a tech start-up from London hoping to solve the global problem of rural electrification, or the lack thereof. Their dream is to provide every off-grid community with power via their flagship product, the MeshGrid.

DNAnexus

Series E in 2018
DNAnexus, Inc. specializes in cloud-based genome informatics and data management tools tailored for enterprises and organizations involved in genomic medicine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a platform that facilitates the analysis of raw sequencing data, integrates genomic data with clinical information, and enhances collaboration among researchers. Key offerings include the MOSAIC Microbiome platform for microbiome research, DNAnexus Apollo for clinico-genomic data exploration, DNAnexus Titan for data analysis, and DNAnexus Portals, which create secure online workspaces for collaborative projects. Additionally, the Clinico-Genomic Data Solution aims to enhance disease-specific datasets through partnerships with healthcare providers, improving screening and treatment pathways for complex diseases. DNAnexus serves a diverse clientele, including biopharmaceutical companies, genome centers, and diagnostic test providers, and has established a strategic alliance with WuXi NextCODE Genomics. The company also maintains additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Prague.

iProov

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
iProov is a cyber-security business based in London, providing strong biometric identity authentication of online users. It focuses on enabling users to log into online services simply, yet securely, iProov specialises in facial recognition software. iProov is led by a team combining senior experience in growing global, high performance mobile & cloud services, with world class academic research expertise. The business has won many innovation grants from InnovateUK and the UK Government's innovation agency. the company was established in 2011.

Metail

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Metail Limited develops a mobile application that allows users to build a virtual wardrobe. Its application allows users to create a 3D virtual model of themselves and try on clothes while shopping online. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Cambridge and Singapore.

PowerLinks Media

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
PowerLinks is an open native advertising platform powering marketplaces and technology services for native ads across all devices, globally. Our platform enables innovation and accelerates revenue generation through open technology and global scale. The PowerLinks Personal Relevance Platform enables advertisers, agencies and demand-partners to deliver personalized experiences through a range of high-impact and native ad formats across all devices. The company was founded in Manchester, England in 2012, with additional offices opening in London in 2012, and New York in 2013.

Entia

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Entia Ltd offers a medical device, which improves access to blood tests. It includes spanning design, engineering, quality assurance, business development, and innovation services. The company offers aptus a haemoglobin and haematocrit-testing device, which helps in health screening, blood donor screening, maternal and child health, nutrition, and sport fields. It also provides affinity for cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, which reduces risk of infection and avoid trips to hospitals. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Talmix

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Talmix connects businesses with a global network of independent consultants to address various strategic challenges. With access to a pool of 40,000 qualified professionals, Talmix offers tailored expertise across diverse sectors and functions. This platform enables companies to quickly find the right talent for specific projects, regardless of duration or location. Talmix aims to enhance business outcomes by providing specialized insights and support, allowing organizations to navigate complex challenges and stay ahead of industry trends.

Firefly Learning

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Firefly Learning Ltd develops and operates an online tool that brings together teachers, students, and parents to help students learn more. It helps teachers make marking, students tracking, resource sharing, and keeping parents in up to date; enables students to learn independently and collaboratively; and engages parents and helps them involve with their child's education. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Hippo Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Hippo Data is a startup focused on fintech data analytics, utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance data processing and predictive analytics. The company specializes in monitoring, storing, and analyzing time series data to forecast future events and trends. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Hippo Data employs a variety of analytical techniques, including clustering, decision trees, and regression modeling, to automatically analyze extensive datasets with multiple variables. Their proprietary analytics systems serve as the backbone of the RiceBowl platform, a crowd-sourced trading system developed by Six Capital. By leveraging social media data and technical indicators, Hippo Data enables traders to make informed decisions based on predictive insights.

Hadean

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
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.

True AI

Grant in 2017
True AI Limited is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing customer service through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2015, the company is developing a product called TypeGenie, which utilizes a deep learning algorithm to automate customer interactions. This technology enables the software to learn and generate responses in conversations, thereby streamlining customer service operations and improving overall customer experience. True AI also provides chat management software and reply suggestions for customer service agents across various channels. The company's advancements are rooted in extensive research and leverage the latest breakthroughs in machine learning.

Glisser

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a web and mobile software solution designed to enhance presentations through interactive features. Founded in 2014, Glisser enables presenters and event organizers to share slides directly to audience members' devices in real-time, allowing attendees to engage with the content by annotating slides and saving them for later use. The platform also incorporates social elements, such as slide-by-slide voting, audience questions, and polls, facilitating a more dynamic and engaging presentation experience. By transforming traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive tools, Glisser aims to improve audience participation and feedback during events.

SIME

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Sime Diagnostics Ltd is a clinical AI platform company specializing in neonatal healthcare. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company develops advanced software that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate data-driven insights for medical professionals. Its primary offering is the Neonatal Lung Maturity Test (LMT), which predicts Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants, aiming to reduce morbidity and mortality rates in this vulnerable population. Sime Diagnostics leverages its patented technologies to detect diseases in real-time, facilitating early intervention for high-risk patients. Additionally, the company's AI platform curates and analyzes unique datasets that can aid in the discovery of new disease biomarkers and support third-party partners across various medical fields. With operations also in Copenhagen and Shanghai, Sime Diagnostics combines expertise in medicine and data science to address urgent healthcare needs in neonatal intensive care.

Capitalise.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
At Capitalise.com, our vision is to unlock UK businesses’ full potential today by matching the right business to the right lender. With 360 plus lenders and growing this funding journey has become increasingly complex and hard to navigate. Capitalise.com uses in-house technology and data analytics to identify the best financing options available for UK businesses. We've partnered with over 80 institutional and fintech lenders throughout the UK to offer business loans to UK SMEs.

Instanda

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Instanda is a SaaS insurance software platform that allows insurance companies to build, configure, and launch products online. Its no-code product design platform is built on a powerful set of insurance specific calculations, processing, and workflow capabilities. Instanda works with the carriers, MGAs, and brokers in UK, Europe, US, Canada, LATAM and Australia converting the lethargic back office to an agile front office, freeing the industry from high-cost legacy systems. Founded in 2012, Instanda is headquartered in London, England.

Nivaura

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Nivaura Ltd owns and operates a blockchain technology based platform for automated issuance of financial products and asset administration. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Ilford, United Kingdom.

Furo

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Furo is a platform that for the creation, issuance, management and analysis of RFXs that lets purchasing teams accept and evaluate supplier submissions quickly. You can use Furo to streamline your RFP, RFQ, RFI, bid, tender, and similar purchasing projects.

Apprecie

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Apprecie helps companies acquire and retain high-value clients through dedicated technology and partnerships with the world’s leading luxury brands.

Dendrite.me

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Dendrite.me is a social learning platform that provides exercises related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also enables its users to chat, comment, search, and find related content. Dendrite.me was launched in 2014.

Fitwell

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Fitwell is an AI powered fit-tech company that helps time starved people be fitter and healthier through a state of the art mobile app and bot. Fitwell has more than 1.6 million members globally and been selected Best of PlayStore and Top Developer by Google; featured among best apps by Apple. The company has been rated as one of the top start-ups by Early Metrics. Fitwell was named among top 10 AI companies in Fitness Tech industry to watch in 2018 by Disruptor Daily.

Pinipa

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pinipa Ltd. operates a cloud-based engagement tool for projects. Its platform provides targeted stakeholder updates; enables stakeholders to communication and involve in conversation; demonstrates progress; offers insight on engagement analytics; view portfolio of projects and manage visibility, privacy, and access; integrate with PPM applications; and send updates to other platforms. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

D2iq

Series C in 2016
D2iQ, Inc. specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) designed to streamline the management and deployment of applications across various machines in both physical and cloud environments. Its primary product, Mesosphere DC/OS, allows organizations to manage applications similarly to running them on a personal laptop, leveraging Apache Mesos for efficient resource allocation. In addition to the DCOS, D2iQ offers Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of big data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. The company also provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultation, custom installations, and on-site training. D2iQ supports various components such as Kubernetes and Docker, enabling seamless service installations from its public repository. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iQ has expanded its reach with offices in New York, London, Hamburg, and Beijing. The company maintains strategic partnerships with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Silverthread Inc.

Shift Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Shift Technology is a software-as-a-service provider specializing in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the global insurance industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, the company develops tools to enhance various critical processes throughout the insurance policy lifecycle, enabling insurers to achieve quicker and more precise claims and policy resolutions. Its flagship products include FORCE, an insurance fraud detection solution that identifies patterns and flags potentially fraudulent claims, and Luke, an automation tool designed to assist claims handlers and insurance managers. Shift Technology has analyzed billions of insurance transactions and has received recognition for its contributions to the industry, including the Global Claims Solutions for Insurance Market Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan. The company also maintains offices in several major cities worldwide, including Boston, Tokyo, and London.

Fitwell

Venture Round in 2016
Fitwell is an AI powered fit-tech company that helps time starved people be fitter and healthier through a state of the art mobile app and bot. Fitwell has more than 1.6 million members globally and been selected Best of PlayStore and Top Developer by Google; featured among best apps by Apple. The company has been rated as one of the top start-ups by Early Metrics. Fitwell was named among top 10 AI companies in Fitness Tech industry to watch in 2018 by Disruptor Daily.

SwiftKey

Acquisition in 2016
SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing an advanced keyboard application that enhances typing efficiency on smartphones. By leveraging artificial intelligence, SwiftKey learns from individual user behavior to improve autocorrect features and provide more accurate next-word predictions. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it accessible to a diverse global audience. Its goal is to facilitate smoother interactions between users and their devices, ultimately streamlining the typing experience.

Gideon

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gideon Brothers d.o.o. is a robotics engineering company that specializes in developing autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots designed for unstructured, indoor human environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with an additional office in Osijek, the company focuses on creating robot platforms and autonomy technologies applicable across various industries. Gideon Brothers is recognized as one of the largest robotics engineering firms in Central and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its significant role in advancing robotic solutions for complex industrial settings.

Pobble

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pobble Education Ltd. provides an educational platform that allows teachers to share their pupils’ writing. It serves users in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Ingress One

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Ingress One is a SaaS platform that makes building entry easy, by replacing cumbersome office entry systems with a streamlined boarding-pass-style app. Guest details can be authenticated prior to arrival and all visits can be audited at your convenience. Protect yourself better against security threats. Transition to a paperless office and remove your reliance on expensive legacy technology. With an intuitive app and web interface, there is minimal training required for your front of house staff Ingress One enables businesses to ditch the visitor books, paper passes and enhance their front of house with a more secure and streamlined entry system.

PremFina

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
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.

Antstream Ltd

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Antstream Arcade is a retro games streaming platform that offers over 1000 games for players to enjoy the old classics. Arcade, console or computer games can be played on online and across most devices. Enjoy the games in their original state or with a modern twist with our unique social challenges. Rise to the top of our global leaderboards, earn gems and bragging rights. Be the retro gaming champion on Antstream!

SnapLogic

Series E in 2015
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform designed to facilitate web data integration across various environments. The company's flagship offering, the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform, utilizes artificial intelligence to connect data from diverse sources, enabling seamless data and process flow across applications, databases, and data warehouses, whether on-premises or in the cloud. This platform allows users, including IT and business professionals, to create scalable data pipelines without the need for extensive coding, utilizing a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. SnapLogic also offers pre-built integration templates through its SnapLogic Patterns Catalog, enhancing the efficiency of integration projects. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including human resources, finance, and customer experience, catering to Global 2000 companies, developers, and software vendors. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic maintains additional offices in New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

ArtGuru

Venture Round in 2015
ArtGuru consists of a small team of art and technology enthusiasts. What started out as an idea is now a fully-grown project. ArtGuru is your personal art assistant that stays in your pocket. Tag the artworks you love with the image recognition engine, grow your collection and share it. It will recommend you new pieces you will love, based on your personal gallery. In 2014 they were lucky enough to become one of the chosen start-ups of the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator program. The company is part of the Bizspark Plus program, and is leveraging Microsoft Azure to run the image recognition engine on five different servers. But they want more. And in 2015 they will embark on an even bigger journey. They are as excited as you are.

Talent Rank

Venture Round in 2015
Talent Rank Arena. Real-world work experience from your browser. Talent Rank is an app environment for ambitious candidates to prove and improve their raw business skills. Users are immersed into an interactive game, dealing with real markets and real people; each a stream of fresh situations for their judgement to be tested, quantified and ranked. This pioneering apparatus trains young talent and delivers objective, differential data to assessors.

Firef.ly

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.

CityFalcon

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
CityFALCON is redefining how financial news is sourced, curated, distributed, and consumed. We transform unstructured financial content into structured data then deliver analytics, insights, and news in real-time on 250k+ topics from 3000+ sources, including premium non-public content and paywall-free access. We use automation, Big Data and AI techniques, and personalisation to democratise access to the financial markets and their data for everyone, from retail market participants and SMEs to large institutions and corporations. Current channels of delivery are web, mobile app, voice device, and API access, while Single Sign-on, CSV-based historical data sets, and one-time purchase packages are planned for the future.

PlayCanvas

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
PlayCanvas Ltd operates a cloud-hosted game development platform that emphasizes real-time collaboration among developers. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company provides a suite of tools that enables users to build, share, and play video games. Its game engine is utilized across various sectors, including gaming, virtual reality, advertising, architectural visualization, and gambling. The platform features a visual editing tool that allows users to create scenes and applications efficiently, manage project assets, and enhance interactivity, all while facilitating team communication and collaboration. Since March 2018, PlayCanvas has functioned as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.

Suade

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Suade is preventing the next financial crisis with an open platform for financial regulation.

Tradiio

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Tradiio is a music app for web and mobile which blends streaming with direct-to-fan artist funding. Music fans have the ability to discover the best emerging artists through crowd curation. Artists can then monetize their fan base through inviting them to join their Circle (beta), where they can provide exclusive content and behind the scenes access in exchange for monthly recurring payments.

Pointr

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Pointr Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in indoor location technology. The company has developed a cloud platform that utilizes its proprietary Deep Location® software, which leverages machine learning to provide scalable and high-performing indoor positioning solutions. This technology enables a range of location-based services, including digital mapping, navigation, location tracking, geofencing, and advanced analytics. Pointr serves a diverse clientele across various sectors such as retail, smart workplaces, aviation, and hospitality, and operates on a global scale with customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

iDDO

Seed Round in 2015
iDDO is a specialized training device designed for athletes engaged in extreme sports, particularly BMX racing and freestyle events. The device incorporates advanced sensors and a dedicated app to enhance training sessions, providing athletes with real-time data and feedback to improve their performance. By focusing on the unique needs of extreme sport participants, iDDO aims to help users refine their skills and achieve their athletic goals.

DocuSign

Series F in 2015
DocuSign, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in electronic signature solutions, enabling users to prepare, execute, and manage agreements digitally. Its platform automates various manual and paper-based processes, facilitating identity management, authentication, digital signatures, and workflow automation across multiple devices. The company offers a range of services, including DocuSign CLM for automating agreement workflows, Intelligent Insights for analyzing legal documents, and tailored industry-specific solutions such as Rooms for Real Estate and FedRAMP for U.S. federal agencies. Additionally, DocuSign provides training and support to its clients, which span small- and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, and individual users across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, DocuSign has expanded its operations internationally with offices in cities such as London, Sydney, and Dublin.

TruRating

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
truRating Ltd develops a point-of-sale ratings system that enables customers to give feedback about the business right at the moment that they pay. The company also provides an online dashboard that displays ratings from genuine paying customers; and enables businesses to publish the ratings on their own truRating profile page. It serves sole traders, SMEs, corporate customers, and venues in the United Kingdom, Australia, and internationally. truRating Ltd was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

CityFalcon

Seed Round in 2015
CityFALCON is redefining how financial news is sourced, curated, distributed, and consumed. We transform unstructured financial content into structured data then deliver analytics, insights, and news in real-time on 250k+ topics from 3000+ sources, including premium non-public content and paywall-free access. We use automation, Big Data and AI techniques, and personalisation to democratise access to the financial markets and their data for everyone, from retail market participants and SMEs to large institutions and corporations. Current channels of delivery are web, mobile app, voice device, and API access, while Single Sign-on, CSV-based historical data sets, and one-time purchase packages are planned for the future.

Appyparking

Seed Round in 2015
AppyWay is on a mission to make parking a truly forgettable experience. We understand how fragmented infrastructures and stand-alone solutions cause stress and hassle for the most mundane of daily tasks, like finding and paying for a parking space. We know there’s a better way of doing things and so we’re building innovative and future-ready solutions from the bottom up, to improve the way parking is accessed and managed. Our holistic kerbside management platform provides a ‘future of mobility’ conduit between the private and public sector, ensuring standardised kerbside data can flow between local authorities and mobility operators, unlocking the barriers that hinder the adoption of intelligent mobility solutions. Armed with best-in-class data, mobility APIs and our Govtech platform, we're now on a global mission to make the kerb work for everyone, physically, socially and commercially. AppyParking was named 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and 2017 Best UK Start-Up by Credit Suisse and received the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award from Smarter Travel. AppyParking was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in England, UK.

Triggertrap

Series A in 2014
Triggertrap develops innovative hardware and software solutions for triggering cameras, primarily targeting photographers. The company gained initial attention with its Kickstarter-funded TTv1, an Arduino-based product for high-speed camera triggering, which exceeded its funding goal in July 2011. Following this, Triggertrap introduced Triggertrap Mobile, a free app paired with a connection cable that allows users to activate their SLR cameras via iOS or Android devices. Since its launch in 2012, Triggertrap Mobile has achieved over 750,000 downloads and has sold tens of thousands of dongles and connection cables across more than 80 countries. In November 2013, Triggertrap successfully raised £290,000 through crowdfunding to develop Triggertrap Ada, a modular camera-triggering system designed for extremely high-speed photography. The company's products leverage advanced technologies, enabling photographers to trigger their cameras using various sensors and algorithms, enhancing their creative possibilities.

Talent Rank

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Talent Rank Arena. Real-world work experience from your browser. Talent Rank is an app environment for ambitious candidates to prove and improve their raw business skills. Users are immersed into an interactive game, dealing with real markets and real people; each a stream of fresh situations for their judgement to be tested, quantified and ranked. This pioneering apparatus trains young talent and delivers objective, differential data to assessors.

Space Lounges

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Space Lounges is the next-generation coffee lounge that is on a mission to bring fun back to the high-street, with a beautiful and intelligent smartphone app where you're able to order on demand, discover exciting new products, receive invites to sensational live events and enjoy the finest customer service. Space Lounges is more than a coffee lounge; it's a lifestyle.

Appyparking

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
AppyWay is on a mission to make parking a truly forgettable experience. We understand how fragmented infrastructures and stand-alone solutions cause stress and hassle for the most mundane of daily tasks, like finding and paying for a parking space. We know there’s a better way of doing things and so we’re building innovative and future-ready solutions from the bottom up, to improve the way parking is accessed and managed. Our holistic kerbside management platform provides a ‘future of mobility’ conduit between the private and public sector, ensuring standardised kerbside data can flow between local authorities and mobility operators, unlocking the barriers that hinder the adoption of intelligent mobility solutions. Armed with best-in-class data, mobility APIs and our Govtech platform, we're now on a global mission to make the kerb work for everyone, physically, socially and commercially. AppyParking was named 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and 2017 Best UK Start-Up by Credit Suisse and received the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award from Smarter Travel. AppyParking was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in England, UK.

PlayCanvas

Seed Round in 2014
PlayCanvas Ltd operates a cloud-hosted game development platform that emphasizes real-time collaboration among developers. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company provides a suite of tools that enables users to build, share, and play video games. Its game engine is utilized across various sectors, including gaming, virtual reality, advertising, architectural visualization, and gambling. The platform features a visual editing tool that allows users to create scenes and applications efficiently, manage project assets, and enhance interactivity, all while facilitating team communication and collaboration. Since March 2018, PlayCanvas has functioned as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.

SAM Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
SAM Labs Limited operates as an education technology company, which provides teaching resources to educators, including lesson plans, applications, and electronics. The company manufactures blocks and accessories, including buttons, sensors, motors, and sliders. It also develops SAM Space, a software application that allows for blocks to be visualized and coded together in an intuitive way. In addition, the company also offers solutions for in-classroom support by providing curriculum-based lesson plans and hands-on educator support. Further, it sells course kits and electronic products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Rotor

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Rotor is the next generation music video creation tool. It's been handcrafted by award-winning music video directors, visual artists and creative coding experts. They've found a simple way to put years of industry experience into your hands. Their RotorD engine, professionally designed styles and easy to use Rotor Patchbay will change creativity and music video production permanently.

Tradiio

Venture Round in 2014
Tradiio is a music app for web and mobile which blends streaming with direct-to-fan artist funding. Music fans have the ability to discover the best emerging artists through crowd curation. Artists can then monetize their fan base through inviting them to join their Circle (beta), where they can provide exclusive content and behind the scenes access in exchange for monthly recurring payments.

Myriada Systems

Venture Round in 2014
Myriada enables groups of experts to forecast any price, rate or indicator with extraordinary accuracy. The patent-pending technology suite is applicable to any long-short investment strategy where positions are generally held for more than an hour. Myriada achieves this versatility by harnessing an existing resource - the predictive ability of the analysts/traders within a hedge fund, trading house or prop desk. This approach improves the team’s existing, individual-centric forecasting techniques by incorporating collective intelligence. On the Myriada platform, a fund’s employees and members of their network are transformed into prediction engines - and these human predictions can also be combined with the output of computational models. By rapidly collating all estimations via weighted aggregation, Myriada generates rich, visually intelligible collective forecasts. For each, the group signal is statistically guaranteed to be more accurate than the average individual prediction, and is usually better than any individual. The power of correctly harnessed collective intelligence was empirically demonstrated with a 90-day macro multi-security trading strategy which yielded a Sharpe score of 3.66. Myriada is launching with the Financial Times on December 1st 2014.

Bar Pass

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g

Vastari

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Vastari provides networking tools to connect museums and private sector directly to share information and organize exhibitions worldwide. Its online platform, Vastari Collections, connects private collectors and museums for temporary exhibition loans. It also enable private collectors access curators at major museums worldwide who are constantly on the lookout for new works to include in their upcoming shows. Since 2013, Vastari has facilitated dozens of loans to museums worldwide and currently has over 900 collectors among its members and provides access to hundreds of thousands of works of art, antiques, and artefacts. Vastari was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London.

Vivid Tech.Inc

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Vivid Technologies Ltd develops a platform to transforms audio-only Interactive Voice Response (IVR) into an interactive and user friendly visual Interactive Voice Response (IVR.). It presents the information in a clutter-free, simplified, and more consumable manner, on customers smart phones and tablets. Vivid Technologies Ltd was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

SKARA The Blade Remins

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
SKARA is a new and exciting IP set on the fantasy world created by Pablo Rodriguez-Valero. SKARA’s distinctive approach to fantasy storytelling is to replace the familiar “good vs. evil” theme with a world where every character and group of players face the same challenging apocalyptic environment from their own unique perspective. SKARA is formed by cross-platform videogames & novels. SKARA’s first project is a AAA team-based action multiplayer game fit for competitive eSports with the soul of an RPG. Other projects on development include a Single Player campaign mode, a Companion App and two Novels.

Foursquare

Series D in 2014
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that offers a variety of business solutions and consumer products centered around location intelligence. The company provides tools such as Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK, which enables real-time location awareness in mobile applications. Additionally, Foursquare offers the Places API for accessing detailed data on commercial locations and analytics services that deliver insights into consumer behavior. Its consumer applications, Foursquare and Swarm, allow users to track and share their visited locations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, Foursquare also operates offices in San Francisco, London, and Chicago, focusing on helping brands connect with targeted audiences and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

SKARA The Blade Remins

Seed Round in 2014
SKARA is a new and exciting IP set on the fantasy world created by Pablo Rodriguez-Valero. SKARA’s distinctive approach to fantasy storytelling is to replace the familiar “good vs. evil” theme with a world where every character and group of players face the same challenging apocalyptic environment from their own unique perspective. SKARA is formed by cross-platform videogames & novels. SKARA’s first project is a AAA team-based action multiplayer game fit for competitive eSports with the soul of an RPG. Other projects on development include a Single Player campaign mode, a Companion App and two Novels.

Firef.ly

Venture Round in 2014
Firef.ly is a mobile application designed to enhance the travel experience by seamlessly integrating trip planning, journaling, and travel guides into a cohesive digital story. The app serves as a local guide, enabling users to document and revisit their journeys, ensuring that important moments are preserved. Firef.ly addresses a notable gap in the travel market by focusing on the entire lifecycle of travel, aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that reduces the fragmentation commonly found in the industry. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable digital agencies and travel technology backgrounds, including veterans from Lonely Planet.

EvoMob

Seed Round in 2014
EvoMob is a platform to easily convert online shops to mobile shops. We can quickly convert ANY online shop into a touch friendly mobile web shop, and increase its conversion and revenue on smartphones or tablets. Our vision is to create a mobile revenue optimization platform, to equip businesses for the post-PC era.

Triggertrap

Convertible Note in 2014
Triggertrap develops innovative hardware and software solutions for triggering cameras, primarily targeting photographers. The company gained initial attention with its Kickstarter-funded TTv1, an Arduino-based product for high-speed camera triggering, which exceeded its funding goal in July 2011. Following this, Triggertrap introduced Triggertrap Mobile, a free app paired with a connection cable that allows users to activate their SLR cameras via iOS or Android devices. Since its launch in 2012, Triggertrap Mobile has achieved over 750,000 downloads and has sold tens of thousands of dongles and connection cables across more than 80 countries. In November 2013, Triggertrap successfully raised £290,000 through crowdfunding to develop Triggertrap Ada, a modular camera-triggering system designed for extremely high-speed photography. The company's products leverage advanced technologies, enabling photographers to trigger their cameras using various sensors and algorithms, enhancing their creative possibilities.

Gallantcloud Games

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
GallantCloud is a studio consisting of team members dedicated to creating exciting games. The studio consists of five team players with skills in areas of Design, Artists and Developers. Ben Cooper, Artist Paul Rayment, Developer Wayne Campbell, Developer Mantas Versulis, Artist Richard Hoffmann, Designer

Veezeon

Seed Round in 2013
ArtGuru is a product every art lover will love. You scan an artwork with the camera on your phone (or your Google Glass), we recognise it and we add it to your personal gallery. You can share that on social media and even become an inspiration for your followers. We do even more: we understand your tastes and we can suggest you what to visit next. We monetise offering premium services to museums, galleries, auction houses, etc. Museum can use ArtGuru as their audio guide system, providing premium content to their users, such as text, audio and even indoor positioning. They can monitor collection & visitors with our analytics tool. Our customers can get in touch with ArtGuru users with an "Artvertisement": select who your target profile is and reach potential customers via a push notification or a featured suggestion.

Pointr

Venture Round in 2013
Pointr Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in indoor location technology. The company has developed a cloud platform that utilizes its proprietary Deep Location® software, which leverages machine learning to provide scalable and high-performing indoor positioning solutions. This technology enables a range of location-based services, including digital mapping, navigation, location tracking, geofencing, and advanced analytics. Pointr serves a diverse clientele across various sectors such as retail, smart workplaces, aviation, and hospitality, and operates on a global scale with customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

KO-SU

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
KO-SU Limited specializes in developing a mobile learning and training application aimed at schools and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, the company enables teachers to design activities in their native languages and deliver them directly to students' mobile devices. Students are also empowered to create and publish their own mobile learning activities. Beyond educational institutions, KO-SU's platform supports organizations in enhancing internal training, employee engagement, and external training efforts. The application utilizes user-friendly templates that facilitate the creation of mobile content without the need for programming skills, making mobile learning accessible to a wider audience. This interactive approach ensures that learners engage actively with the content, rather than just passively consuming information, distinguishing mobile learning from traditional e-learning methods.

Comment vous dire ?

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Web app which associates to help you find the right words. It links your intention or mood to quotes and pictures you can use to express yourself.

iStreamPlanet

Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet, the Leader in Live: iStreamPlanet is a premier, multiplatform video-workflow solutions provider committed to bringing high-quality streaming video experiences to connected audiences around the world. With more than a decade of live streaming video experience, iStreamPlanet has built a comprehensive offering of cloud-based video-workflow products and services for live event and live linear streaming channels. iStreamPlanet’s innovative approach has been chosen by the world’s leading sports, entertainment, and technology brands including NBC, Turner Broadcasting, Notre Dame Athletics, Pac-12 Networks, AT&T, and Microsoft. Founded in 2000, the privately held company is headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in Redmond, Wash., and London. More information can be found at www.istreamplanet.com.

Bar Pass

Venture Round in 2013
The leading mobile ordering company in the UK. Working with the worlds largest venues, brands and brewers.On iOS http://goo.gl/JcXiFO & Android http://goo.gl/2zAN6g

Vastari

Seed Round in 2012
Vastari provides networking tools to connect museums and private sector directly to share information and organize exhibitions worldwide. Its online platform, Vastari Collections, connects private collectors and museums for temporary exhibition loans. It also enable private collectors access curators at major museums worldwide who are constantly on the lookout for new works to include in their upcoming shows. Since 2013, Vastari has facilitated dozens of loans to museums worldwide and currently has over 900 collectors among its members and provides access to hundreds of thousands of works of art, antiques, and artefacts. Vastari was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London.

Zoomix

Acquisition in 2008
[Zoomix](http://www.zoomix.com) makes software that provides a data optimization and acceleration layer for storage engines. The company's primary product is the Accelerator, a data server that normalizes, links and synchronizes data without requiring user specification or input. It learns from your data sets and associates objects and records that may be related, so its primary goal is to not only clean up data but to automate the mundane tasks that often fall onto DBMs or BA's.

MultiMap

Acquisition in 2007
Multimap provides mapping and location-based services. The company delivers online maps, point-to-point driving directions and geo-spatial ("where's my nearest?") searches. All services are offered on mobile, PDA, kiosk, and interactive TV platforms. They also offer a highly-functional API (Application Programming Interface). The public website, www.multimap.com, provides a range of free, useful services to assist with everyday life. Key features include street-level maps of Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and some countries in Asia; road maps of the world; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; links to location information; and services such as hotel, restaurant and entertainment booking. www.multimap.com registers more than 190 million page impressions every month, and is the UK's most popular online mapping website. Multimap operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microsoft, as part of the Virtual Earth and Search teams in the Online Services Group.

iView Multimedia

Acquisition in 2006
iView Multimedia, the asset management company that originally developed products only for the Macintosh platform. This development signals a milestone in the maturation of digital media, and offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of digital media.

SmartPipes

Series D in 2002
In October 1999, the Company, SmartPipes, Inc., was formed to establish this global network IP Services infrastructure required to enable the B2B Internet Economy

Firefly Network

Acquisition in 1998
Firefly Network develops and provides an intelligent agent technology for the internet. Its flagship product Firefly Passport, is used to collect user preferences anonymously, recommend internet content, and send appropriate advertising. Firefly Network is based in McLean, Virginia. As of April 15, 1998, Firefly Network, Inc. was acquired by Microsoft Corporation.