EC1 Capital

EC1 Capital Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in London, specializing in investments in early-stage internet-related software companies. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on startups in sectors such as big data visualization, social commerce, e-commerce, marketing, education, financial services, digital media, and adtech. EC1 Capital typically invests between £50,000 and £500,000, with a preference for seed, bridging, and Series A funding rounds. The firm favors investments in companies that are fluent in English and is known for taking board observer positions or non-executive directorships to provide guidance and support. With a focus on the UK, particularly London, Dublin, and Edinburgh, EC1 Capital seeks to mentor and connect with its portfolio companies to foster successful outcomes.

33 past transactions

HypaShip

Series B in 2017
HypaShip offers retailers and carriers with a delivery management software solution. HypaShip enables retailers and e-commerce sites to connect with carriers and manage and track the delivery services it provides for its customers. HypaShip was founded by Neil Gold in 1976. It is based in Witney, England.

Big Data for Humans

Convertible Note in 2016
Big Data for Humans Ltd. specializes in developing a customer marketing platform tailored for supermarkets, fashion and luxury retailers, and airlines. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on democratizing customer insights through its innovative automated customer insights engine. This platform utilizes network analysis to enable various stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and data scientists, to gain significant customer understanding and generate actionable insights. By providing solutions for personalized campaigns, multi-channel execution, and agile data management, Big Data for Humans empowers businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and enhance revenue generation. The platform's ability to rapidly visualize customer data and create actionable plans allows clients in the retail and travel sectors to effectively target communications and improve their overall returns.

WeSwap

Series B in 2016
WeSwap.com Limited is an online currency exchange platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It enables travelers to swap currency directly with each other at interbank exchange rates, ensuring a cost-effective solution for managing travel money. Users can create an online account that supports multiple currencies and can access their funds globally through the WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard. This platform not only facilitates currency exchange but also allows users to track rates, send money to friends, and manage their finances in a straightforward manner, catering specifically to the needs of travelers around the world.

User Replay

Series B in 2016
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2016
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2012 that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences for a variety of occasions. The company offers a diverse range of gift categories, including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering, as well as tours and travel. Targeting men, women, couples, and families, Truly caters to events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and traditional holidays like Christmas and Valentine's Day. In addition to its extensive selection of experiences, Truly also features a bespoke concierge service to facilitate the planning and organization of these events, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers.

Kontainers

Seed Round in 2015
Kontainers is as Enterprise SAAS Provider providing e-commerce capabilities to Freight Forwarders and Shipping Lines

Big Data for Humans

Seed Round in 2015
Big Data for Humans Ltd. specializes in developing a customer marketing platform tailored for supermarkets, fashion and luxury retailers, and airlines. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on democratizing customer insights through its innovative automated customer insights engine. This platform utilizes network analysis to enable various stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and data scientists, to gain significant customer understanding and generate actionable insights. By providing solutions for personalized campaigns, multi-channel execution, and agile data management, Big Data for Humans empowers businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and enhance revenue generation. The platform's ability to rapidly visualize customer data and create actionable plans allows clients in the retail and travel sectors to effectively target communications and improve their overall returns.

HypaShip

Venture Round in 2015
HypaShip offers retailers and carriers with a delivery management software solution. HypaShip enables retailers and e-commerce sites to connect with carriers and manage and track the delivery services it provides for its customers. HypaShip was founded by Neil Gold in 1976. It is based in Witney, England.

Twizoo

Seed Round in 2015
Twizoo LTD. is a London-based company that specializes in developing a restaurant recommendation application that leverages Twitter as a source of customer reviews. Founded in 2013, Twizoo analyzes real-time conversations on social media about restaurants, bars, cafes, and pubs, helping users discover popular dining options in London based on genuine customer opinions. The company has positioned itself as a leading provider of user-generated content, utilizing artificial intelligence to automatically gather and showcase relevant social media content. This approach allows enterprises to enhance engagement and drive conversions by displaying relatable experiences shared by real customers. As of November 2017, Twizoo operates as a subsidiary of Skyscanner Limited.

Tailster

Seed Round in 2015
Tailster is a mobile application designed to connect pet owners with vetted caregivers for pets. Founded in 2014 by Indy Sangha, this U.K.-based platform operates on both iOS and Android, allowing users to track dog walks, receive real-time photo updates, and benefit from included insurance and online payment services. Users can share their specific pet care needs and easily book caregivers through the app or via telephone. Tailster also features customer testimonials, providing new users with insights into the experiences of others. Additionally, the platform offers access to a market research pet panel, delivering valuable information about various pet brands and exclusive perks for users.

Obvious Engineering

Seed Round in 2015
Obvious Engineering is an R&D-driven computer vision technology company with a consumer device & product focus. We are developing fundamental technology that enables smart consumer devices to understand and connect with the world that they see. We are working to power digital content that is responsive to physical objects and space, adding a digital interface to the physical world. We see this as a natural evolution of how we live our daily lives.

User Replay

Series A in 2014
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

WeSwap

Series A in 2014
WeSwap.com Limited is an online currency exchange platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It enables travelers to swap currency directly with each other at interbank exchange rates, ensuring a cost-effective solution for managing travel money. Users can create an online account that supports multiple currencies and can access their funds globally through the WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard. This platform not only facilitates currency exchange but also allows users to track rates, send money to friends, and manage their finances in a straightforward manner, catering specifically to the needs of travelers around the world.

LoyaltyLion

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

Reep Rewards

Seed Round in 2014
Welcome to Reep Rewards – It's the only App that pays you back, with cash back offers and special saving offers. Reep Rewards is free and its available now.

Evvnt

Seed Round in 2014
A multi channel local event distribution service - evvnt broadcasts and publishes an event to 50+ event listing sites including Facebook to save time, access thousands of unique event consumers, clearly visible in organic search, mobile with and tracked results. Cost effective local event marketing

Obvious Engineering

Seed Round in 2014
Obvious Engineering is an R&D-driven computer vision technology company with a consumer device & product focus. We are developing fundamental technology that enables smart consumer devices to understand and connect with the world that they see. We are working to power digital content that is responsive to physical objects and space, adding a digital interface to the physical world. We see this as a natural evolution of how we live our daily lives.

Citysocializer

Convertible Note in 2013
About citysocializer and CitySocialising Ltd. citysocializer.com is the leading social discovery network and community for meeting new people and exploring your city's social scene making it easy to find fun and folk to hang out with whenever you like, wherever you are and whatever you want to do. A fee-based service for members, the company have pioneered the convergence of virtual and real world social networking in the UK since their launch in 2007 and has raised over £1.75m from investors including PROfounders Capital with support being led by tech luminaries Michael Birch (Bebo) and Brent Hoberman (Lastminute.com). Register for free and tag your citysocializer profile with what you're into and the neighbourhoods and cities you like to hang out in, Receive invites when likeminded groups are getting together to do the things you like. Browse and join in "socials" happening around you and create your own to find citysocializers to do what you want, when you want with.

User Replay

Seed Round in 2013
User Replay Limited develops digital customer experience analytics software solutions that help businesses enhance their online interactions with customers. Founded in 2009 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company provides an integrated customer experience platform that utilizes machine learning to identify and analyze user sessions effectively. Its Active CX platform records and analyzes digital customer interactions, enabling businesses to uncover and address conversion barriers such as usability issues, confusing business logic, and technical problems. User Replay’s software is designed to improve user experience and increase conversion rates, which can have a direct impact on sales. The company serves various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. User Replay's solutions are utilized by over 20 leading brands, including notable retailers in the US and Europe.

Truly Experiences

Seed Round in 2013
Truly Experiences Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2012 that specializes in providing luxury gift experiences for a variety of occasions. The company offers a diverse range of gift categories, including drinks and tasting experiences, dining, spa and pampering, as well as tours and travel. Targeting men, women, couples, and families, Truly caters to events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and traditional holidays like Christmas and Valentine's Day. In addition to its extensive selection of experiences, Truly also features a bespoke concierge service to facilitate the planning and organization of these events, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers.

WeSwap

Seed Round in 2013
WeSwap.com Limited is an online currency exchange platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It enables travelers to swap currency directly with each other at interbank exchange rates, ensuring a cost-effective solution for managing travel money. Users can create an online account that supports multiple currencies and can access their funds globally through the WeSwap Prepaid MasterCard. This platform not only facilitates currency exchange but also allows users to track rates, send money to friends, and manage their finances in a straightforward manner, catering specifically to the needs of travelers around the world.

HandsHQ

Seed Round in 2013
HandsHQ Limited offers an online platform that simplifies the creation of site-specific risk assessments and method statement documents. The software is designed to help users generate health and safety documentation tailored to various construction tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, dry lining, plastering, and more. By enabling the quick production of compliant and professional documents, HandsHQ makes health and safety accessible to all workers in the construction industry. Users can customize these documents with their business branding and ensure they meet current legislation, streamlining the management of project-specific health and safety requirements. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company serves a diverse range of professionals, including those involved in installation and construction activities.

Toothpick

Seed Round in 2013
Toothpick is free, fast and smart and the concept is refreshingly simple. By giving patients the freedom to compare and book appointments at local dental practices online, and our dentists to monetise their diaries to the full, we create efficiency and a modern consumer experience in a traditional industry. With a range of products for membership and medical organisations, we also license and sell our technology to membership and medical organisations who have a forward-thinking view of making their services visible to the public.

Unifyo

Seed Round in 2013
Unifyo is an essential tool for high performing sales teams that delivers deal-making relationship insight directly to the sales rep and puts unique activity reports in the hands of the sales manager. The innovative contact management technology has a unique ability to categorise contacts across different systems, accounts and identities. 2000 people are currently using a trial version and Unifyo is oversubscribed for the enterprise customer development programme.

SimpleTax

Seed Round in 2012
HMRC recognised SimpleTax is the easy way of calculating & submitting a self-assessment return. Developed with individuals in mind and not accountants – it is intuitive & jargon-free. You can record income & expenses via the SimpleTax App by scanning receipts & invoices directly into a return. The software guides you through the process of entering the required information to complete a return & based on this information, the software suggests where further savings could be made. You can register for free and enter all your information prior to paying for the service – once the return is complete and ready to be submitted to HMRC you pay for the service online by using a credit or debit card (10 transactions or 14 days free trial).

ClusterHQ

Seed Round in 2012
Cluster HQ is a Saas service to make container virtualisation (eg Docker) useful for database driven services. The company is based in Bristol, UK but is global in its ambitions.

SmartTrade App

Seed Round in 2012
SmartTrade App is a revolution in the card payments industry. With our award winning technology you can accept card payments from anywhere in the world with just your smartphone and a below average internet connection. That's not all, you can also manage your invoices, quotes and receipts, enjoy complete customer and job records with the ability to accept payments over the phone, via email or face to face, whichever you prefer. If you are using an accounting software to keep track, don't worry, we have that integration as well. We are PCI Level 1 compliant, the highest level of security in the market. You don't need any hardware or merchant account. Anyone looking to accept card payments on behalf of their business can do so at no cost for 30 days, no billing details needed. We start you at a record low 1.85% transaction rate where other companies won't let you go until you've proven thousands of pounds in monthly volume.

CultureLabel

Seed Round in 2012
CultureLabel Limited is an online marketplace based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the sale of gift and art products. Founded in 2007, the company offers a diverse range of items, including jewelry, bags, gadgets, stationery, clothing, home accessories, and kitchen products. CultureLabel serves as a curated e-commerce platform that features creative products and limited edition art sourced from renowned museums, galleries, artists, and designers. This approach allows design enthusiasts and museum lovers to access unique and artistic merchandise. As of February 2015, CultureLabel operates as a subsidiary of Bridgeman Art Library.

Gleanin

Seed Round in 2012
Glean.in is a referral marketing platform that allows its users to increase registrations and attendees with its social widgets. It is designed for large events such as exhibitions, conventions, and trade shows. It also encourages registrants to invite others and the invites converts. Individuals can calculate cost per registrant and attendee referred through Gleanin. Exhibitors can have access to their own social referral widget, increasing value for them and new registrations for the company. Glean.in is partnered with event organizers such as UBM, ITE, i2i Events, ARTEXIS EASYFAIRS, and CLARION EVENTS. The suppliers are CIRCDATA, info salons, Marketo, cvent, and showdata systems. Glean.in is a U.K.-based company that was founded in 2011 by Peter Richards, Paul Birch, and Ajay Mathur.

Lifecake

Seed Round in 2012
Lifecake Ltd. develops software that allows parents to digitally store, organize, and share photos and videos of their children in a private manner. Founded in 2006 and based in London, United Kingdom, Lifecake provides a platform for users to back up their memories and create a digital narrative accessible on phones, tablets, and computers. The service is designed to help families manage and share their cherished moments privately, ensuring that these memories are preserved securely. As of 2015, Lifecake operates as a subsidiary of Canon Europe Ltd.

Highgate Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Highgate Labs Limited, incorporated in 2012 and based in London, United Kingdom, focuses on developing a mobile payment solution. The company aims to innovate and enhance the mobile payment landscape, providing convenient and efficient financial transactions for users.

Housebites

Seed Round in 2012
Create tasty, inspiring and healthy meals at home. We'll send you all the ingredients, recipes and expert tips. Release your inner chef!

Retronaut

Seed Round in 2012
Retronaut Ltd is a company based in Witney, United Kingdom, established in 2010, that focuses on publishing books grounded in historical data. The company's offerings include guides on pet care and child-rearing, as well as works associated with National Geographic. Retronaut specializes in curating a vast digital collection of historical images, sounds, and stories, sourced from both physical and digital archives, including museums. By mining various archives, Retronaut aims to present content that challenges conventional perceptions of time, showcasing photographs that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reveal deeper connections to the past. The company sells its publications through an online platform, making its historical insights accessible to a broader audience.
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