Wunder2
Venture Round in 2017
WUNDER2, through cutting-edge technologies, has created long-lasting makeup that is comfortable to wear and looks natural - all in an easy to use application process. With WUNDER2, you can confidently and comfortably go through your day knowing you are looking your best from morning through the evening - and if you want the next day too.
Neyber is a financial technology company focused on enhancing personal finance through workplace benefits. By collaborating with employers, Neyber offers a unique lending platform that enables employees to access affordable, salary-deducted loans with fair rates. The company's services are designed to integrate seamlessly with payroll systems, making it easier for employees to manage their financial health. Neyber aims to reduce credit costs and promote financial education, thereby improving employee engagement and productivity while addressing stress-related absenteeism. By fostering a community-oriented approach to borrowing and saving, Neyber provides individuals with the resources they need to achieve greater financial well-being.
Patty&Bun
Private Equity Round in 2015
Patty & Bun Ltd is a restaurant chain based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. The company specializes in preparing fresh, high-quality burgers and offers a variety of menu items including fries, sides, milkshakes, and wings. With a focus on delivering honest and flavorful food, Patty & Bun aims to provide a satisfying dining experience for customers throughout the UK.
SCRT specializes in information systems security, focusing on mitigating risks associated with the adoption of new technologies. The company provides a range of tailored services, including security audits, network reorganization, and ongoing monitoring of information network security. By offering these customized solutions, SCRT enables businesses to identify and address potential vulnerabilities within their networks, ensuring a safer operational environment.
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.
Likely.co
Venture Round in 2012
Likely Ltd. is a British company founded in 2011, specializing in social media data collection and analysis. Based in London, Likely creates a comprehensive data set of social interactions, including follows, shares, and comments, to understand how individuals cluster around their interests. This insight allows the company to help brands and advertisers identify and engage relevant audiences effectively. Likely has developed tools that enable community building and content planning, enhancing brands' presence on social media platforms. Notably, it has collaborated with major clients, including Coca-Cola and the British Government, to foster highly engaging and relevant social media strategies. By analyzing over five billion social interactions, Likely aims to identify "passion points" that facilitate deeper connections between audiences and brands.
SSP Hats
Acquisition in 2011
SSP Hats is a manufacturer and distributor based in Skegness, United Kingdom, specializing in hats and headgear products. The company designs, sources, and distributes a diverse range of headwear, including occasion-specific hats for weddings and country events, as well as fashion and festival caps. Catering to a wide demographic, SSP Hats offers products for customers of all genders and age groups. The company primarily serves small retailers across the UK, ensuring that clients have access to fashionable and comfortable headwear options that meet various consumer needs.
PosturePlast
Private Equity Round in 2011
PosturePlast is a company focused on developing medical devices aimed at alleviating lower back pain by addressing the root causes associated with poor posture. Its primary product is a unique combination of plaster and flexible struts, designed to provide support and improve spinal alignment. By targeting the mechanical issues that contribute to back discomfort, PosturePlast aims to offer an effective solution for individuals suffering from chronic lower back problems. The company's innovative approach seeks to enhance overall posture and, consequently, improve quality of life for its users.
TotalStay Group
Private Equity Round in 2010
TotalStay Limited, operating as totalstay.com, is a provider of hotel booking services catering to the travel industry in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1999 and based in London, the company offers various platforms such as Exclusively Hotels, an online booking tool designed for travel agencies to access a wide range of hotels across multiple destinations. Additionally, TotalStay provides Hotel Pronto, a white label and affiliate solution that serves online travel partners and airlines. The company also maintains offices in Romania and Sweden, underscoring its commitment to meeting the accommodation needs of wholesale, retail, and consumer markets, while supporting tour operators and technology platforms in their hotel service requirements. As of 2015, TotalStay operates as a subsidiary of JacTravel Limited.
Cash Generator
Acquisition in 2008
Cash Generator Limited is a retail business based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that operates a franchise model focused on buying, selling, and loaning second-hand items. Established in 1988, the company specializes in a wide range of products including mobile phones, computers, gaming consoles, televisions, photographic equipment, home appliances, and musical instruments. In addition to retail, Cash Generator offers financial services such as short-term cash loans, cheque cashing, and pawnbroking, allowing customers to secure loans against the value of their goods. The company also provides travel money and international money transfer services. Currently, Cash Generator Limited is undergoing reorganization.
Lipsy London
Acquisition in 2006
Lipsy is a British fashion brand specializing in women's clothing, head-wear, and jewelry. The brand launched its first retail store in Brent Cross Shopping Center, London, in October 2008. Lipsy designs and sells a variety of fashionable apparel and accessories, catering to contemporary women's styles. The company operates through its website and physical brand stores, providing customers with access to its diverse collections.