Guud Woman
Seed Round in 2023
Guud Woman is a platform dedicated to improving menstrual health for women by providing a range of natural supplements and support. The company offers products aimed at hormonal balance, fertility, and overall well-being, including serums and capsules for skin and hair health. By vertically integrating these resources, Guud Woman aims to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being through accessible and effective solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Insomnia Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Insomnia Labs is a company that specializes in developing advanced blockchain and AI solutions, focusing on creating innovative products and services. It operates a web3 advertising platform tailored for the metaverse, where it collaborates with clients to deliver the necessary technology and creative development for building digital goods. The company's expertise includes the creation of token projects, loyalty programs, and AI/ML pipelines aimed at large language model processing and data-driven personalization. By emphasizing utility and interoperability, Insomnia Labs enables brands to establish effective, long-term strategies within the evolving landscape of the metaverse.
Unlockd
Seed Round in 2022
Unlockd is a decentralized financial platform that aims to enhance the financial potential of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By implementing a pooled liquidity model, the platform enables NFT holders to secure instant loans against their assets while retaining the ability to use them. This approach allows users to maximize the return on their NFTs, facilitating wealth accumulation in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Unlockd's innovative services support individuals in achieving greater financial freedom by leveraging the full value of their digital assets without sacrificing their utility.
Bright Star Studios
Seed Round in 2021
Bright Star Studios is a global independent game development studio based in Swatar, Malta, specializing in creating multiplayer online video games. The company focuses on developing next-generation original MMORPG experiences utilizing its proprietary engine. With a diverse team that includes award-winning founders, former professional players, and seasoned entertainment professionals, Bright Star Studios aims to innovate the gaming landscape, specifically within the MMORPG genre. Their flagship title, Ember Sword, represents a modern approach to game design, highlighting a player-owned economy that fosters community engagement and competitive gameplay. The studio's commitment to a free-to-play model across PC, mobile, and browser platforms positions it as a forward-thinking entity dedicated to reshaping the game industry's business paradigms.
Surgical Design Studios
Angel Round in 2019
Surgical Design Studios Limited is a medical device company based in Parnell, New Zealand, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for gastrointestinal diseases, particularly targeting life-threatening and severely debilitating conditions such as bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases. Among its offerings is Active-Link, a device designed to facilitate recovery for patients who have undergone gut surgery, specifically those with a loop ileostomy or side-by-side double barrel stoma. The company emerged from the University of Auckland's Medical School, benefiting from support provided by MedTech CORE, a medical commercialization initiative.
LearnCoach
Seed Round in 2018
LearnCoach Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in providing online tutorial services tailored for secondary school students, particularly those preparing for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). The company offers a range of educational resources, including video tutorials in subjects such as English, math, science, biology, chemistry, physics, and Health Sci studies. LearnCoach supports approximately 100,000 students annually through online lessons, activities, and government-approved exams, aiming to make learning accessible and engaging at a low cost.
NewVoiceMedia
Series F in 2016
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Brightpearl
Series C in 2016
Brightpearl is a cloud-based retail management platform designed specifically for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers. The company offers an integrated solution that combines order management, inventory control, customer data, accounting, and reporting in a single system. Its platform automates back-office operations, allowing retailers to efficiently manage their sales and supply chain functions across both online and offline channels. Brightpearl's focus on the retail sector enables it to deliver solutions in half the time of traditional enterprise resource planning systems. By providing real-time accounting and comprehensive inventory management, Brightpearl facilitates seamless operations for today's omnichannel brands, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.
Reevoo Limited operates a user-generated content platform that connects brands with customers by providing verified ratings and reviews. This platform enhances customer engagement and facilitates communication between businesses and their clients, ultimately driving conversions and expediting the purchase journey. Reevoo serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, finance, manufacturing, retail, and travel, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in London, with additional locations in Sydney and California, Reevoo enables companies to collect and analyze customer feedback, allowing them to better understand their audience and improve their products and services.
Huddle, established in 2018 and headquartered in Hammersmith, UK, specializes in enterprise content collaboration. It offers a suite of services including version control, task management, file requests, and mobile access, enabling businesses across various sectors such as accounting, consulting, and engineering to collaborate effectively on documents. Huddle provides flexible workspace solutions, from co-working spaces to private offices, tailored to meet businesses' specific needs. It operates as part of Romulus, a well-established office space provider.
NewVoiceMedia
Series E in 2014
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
ResponseTap
Series B in 2014
ResponseTap Limited is a provider of visitor-level call tracking software solutions, designed to enhance the marketing and sales processes for various sectors, including call centers, CRM systems, and agencies. Founded in 2007 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and Atlanta, the company offers its flagship product, rtap-experience, which captures detailed caller interactions and equips sales representatives with relevant information before the conversation begins. ResponseTap's platform integrates seamlessly with analytics reporting, marketing automation, and CRM tools, allowing organizations to optimize their campaigns and improve customer engagement. The company has gained recognition in the technology sector, previously being listed among Europe's most promising start-ups and currently operating with a growing customer base and a dedicated team. Since its inception, ResponseTap has processed billions of web visits and phone calls, facilitating a more effective connection between online and offline customer journeys.
Brightpearl
Venture Round in 2014
Brightpearl is a cloud-based retail management platform designed specifically for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers. The company offers an integrated solution that combines order management, inventory control, customer data, accounting, and reporting in a single system. Its platform automates back-office operations, allowing retailers to efficiently manage their sales and supply chain functions across both online and offline channels. Brightpearl's focus on the retail sector enables it to deliver solutions in half the time of traditional enterprise resource planning systems. By providing real-time accounting and comprehensive inventory management, Brightpearl facilitates seamless operations for today's omnichannel brands, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.
Invenias Limited is a provider of cloud-based software solutions designed for the executive search and strategic recruitment sectors. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, the company operates globally with offices and hosting centers across EMEA, the United States, and Asia. Invenias offers a comprehensive software application that includes an executive search database, assignment workspace, and a customer relationship management platform tailored for managing relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Its suite of solutions also features Invenias Client, which grants hiring executives access to their assignments, and Invenias Candidate, which allows candidates to view detailed assignment information. Additionally, Invenias Apply enables applicants to apply online for published assignments. The company serves a diverse clientele, including executive search firms, in-house recruitment teams, and talent organizations within private equity and venture capital firms, empowering them to enhance search assignments, strengthen client-candidate relationships, and improve operational productivity. Invenias Limited was previously known as Intelligent Recruitment Solutions Ltd before its rebranding in 2005.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2014
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Zemanta
Venture Round in 2013
Zemanta, established in 2007, is a global technology company specializing in programmatic advertising for native content. Headquartered in New York with offices across North America and Europe, Zemanta offers Zemanta One, a cross-channel media buying platform designed to promote and distribute marketing content. This platform enables large brands and digital agencies to automate, optimize, and scale their native advertising programs. Additionally, Zemanta provides content discovery and audience development tools for publishers, helping them reach new, engaged readers.
NewVoiceMedia
Series C in 2013
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Invenias Limited is a provider of cloud-based software solutions designed for the executive search and strategic recruitment sectors. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, the company operates globally with offices and hosting centers across EMEA, the United States, and Asia. Invenias offers a comprehensive software application that includes an executive search database, assignment workspace, and a customer relationship management platform tailored for managing relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Its suite of solutions also features Invenias Client, which grants hiring executives access to their assignments, and Invenias Candidate, which allows candidates to view detailed assignment information. Additionally, Invenias Apply enables applicants to apply online for published assignments. The company serves a diverse clientele, including executive search firms, in-house recruitment teams, and talent organizations within private equity and venture capital firms, empowering them to enhance search assignments, strengthen client-candidate relationships, and improve operational productivity. Invenias Limited was previously known as Intelligent Recruitment Solutions Ltd before its rebranding in 2005.
Brisk finds the fastest paths to sales for customers like Evernote, Hootsuite and Zendesk. Brisk Enterprise implements your sales process, converts all your sales tool data into next steps for sales reps and customizes workflow for every team and role. Brisk.io has launched its first product GetSalesDone, available in the Apple App Store, which integrates with Salesforce.com. The company is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden.
Brightpearl
Series B in 2013
Brightpearl is a cloud-based retail management platform designed specifically for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers. The company offers an integrated solution that combines order management, inventory control, customer data, accounting, and reporting in a single system. Its platform automates back-office operations, allowing retailers to efficiently manage their sales and supply chain functions across both online and offline channels. Brightpearl's focus on the retail sector enables it to deliver solutions in half the time of traditional enterprise resource planning systems. By providing real-time accounting and comprehensive inventory management, Brightpearl facilitates seamless operations for today's omnichannel brands, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.
NewVoiceMedia
Venture Round in 2013
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Borro Private Finance
Series C in 2012
Borro Private Finance is an online lending company that specializes in providing loans secured against luxury assets such as fine art, classic cars, jewelry, and watches. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company offers discreet financing options that allow individuals to leverage their high-value possessions as collateral for both short and long-term loans. Borro's in-house valuation expertise ensures clients receive accurate assessments of their assets, facilitating quick access to capital for various needs, whether to capitalize on opportunities or manage unexpected expenses. The company operates as a subsidiary of Luxury Asset Capital LLC.
Acunu
Venture Round in 2012
Acunu Analytics is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.
Shopa Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a social shopping platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences by facilitating product discovery through customer recommendations. Founded in 2011, Shopa allows users to create personalized profiles, curate their own product feeds, and discover trending brands and items shared by like-minded customers. Users can browse a diverse range of products, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, and make purchases directly on the site. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to follow other customers, brands, and products, fostering a community-driven shopping environment. Additionally, Shopa rewards users for sharing their recommendations on social media, incentivizing them to influence their friends' purchasing decisions. This innovative approach positions Shopa at the forefront of social commerce, blending eCommerce with personal recommendations to create a unique shopping experience.
Huddle, established in 2018 and headquartered in Hammersmith, UK, specializes in enterprise content collaboration. It offers a suite of services including version control, task management, file requests, and mobile access, enabling businesses across various sectors such as accounting, consulting, and engineering to collaborate effectively on documents. Huddle provides flexible workspace solutions, from co-working spaces to private offices, tailored to meet businesses' specific needs. It operates as part of Romulus, a well-established office space provider.
ResponseTap
Series A in 2012
ResponseTap Limited is a provider of visitor-level call tracking software solutions, designed to enhance the marketing and sales processes for various sectors, including call centers, CRM systems, and agencies. Founded in 2007 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and Atlanta, the company offers its flagship product, rtap-experience, which captures detailed caller interactions and equips sales representatives with relevant information before the conversation begins. ResponseTap's platform integrates seamlessly with analytics reporting, marketing automation, and CRM tools, allowing organizations to optimize their campaigns and improve customer engagement. The company has gained recognition in the technology sector, previously being listed among Europe's most promising start-ups and currently operating with a growing customer base and a dedicated team. Since its inception, ResponseTap has processed billions of web visits and phone calls, facilitating a more effective connection between online and offline customer journeys.
What's in My Handbag
Seed Round in 2012
What's in My Handbag is an online social platform that enables users to discover and try luxury beauty products through exclusive features, recommendations, and free samples. The platform features an informative magazine along with brands such as Bobbi Brown, Lancome, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Rimmel London, Maybelline, Clinique, and more. What's in My Handbag is headquartered in London.
Aframe is a collaborative video production and archiving platform designed for professionals in the moving image industry, including brands, broadcasters, production companies, and freelancers. The platform enables users to efficiently plan, store, search, and deliver content directly through a web browser, facilitating a seamless workflow from concept to completion. Aframe eliminates the need for physical hardware, allowing teams to collaborate from anywhere in the world. It features an innovative metatagging system that enhances the logging of video content, making it up to eight times faster and five times more detailed than traditional methods. Aframe's infrastructure includes its own storage systems across multiple data centers, ensuring secure and reliable access to original broadcast footage, which is uploaded to a private cloud for easy sharing. Headquartered in Covent Garden, London, with an operations center in the North East of England, Aframe is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the professional production community in the digital age.
1791diamonds.com
Private Equity Round in 2012
At 1791 Diamonds they are passionate about designing beautiful diamond engagement rings. Their designers, master jewellers, diamond setters, and even the gold foundry they use, are all hand picked for excellence in their field.
Sift Limited, established in 1996, is a digital media solutions provider headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and the United States. The company offers online business consultancy and services to various organizations, including member bodies, not-for-profits, publishers, and corporates. Sift's portfolio comprises nine online business communities, such as AccountingWEB and BusinessCloud9, and it organizes related face-to-face business events. Additionally, Sift provides PracticeWEB, a SaaS platform for UK accounting firms, and SiftGroups, which offers hosted online community solutions to publishers, corporates, and public sector bodies. Since 2011, Sift has expanded its services to include digital trust and safety solutions, helping over 34,000 sites and apps prevent fraud and build customer trust.
LOOKK (formerly Garmz) is a curated social platform, connecting the best of today's contemporary fashion brands directly with the customers that matter. A new way to DISCOVER and SHOP the best and newest fashion brands. Fashion is changing. Join in.
NewVoiceMedia
Series B in 2011
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Blinkbox Music
Venture Round in 2011
Blinkbox Music is an ad-supported music streaming service launched in 2007 and based in Oxford. It offers a platform for listeners to access a vast array of music through thematic radio stations, such as Top 40 Songs and Ultimate 80s Pop, or to create personalized stations starting from their favorite songs, artists, or genres. Users can enjoy Blinkbox Music for free via the web, as well as through mobile and tablet applications available on both Android and iOS devices. The service also allows users to save their favorite stations for offline listening, enhancing their music experience beyond an internet connection.
WE7 is a free music app that allows users create a personalized radio station on their mobile phones, by choosing which artists they would like to hear, before the station chooses other similar artists.
Brightpearl
Series A in 2011
Brightpearl is a cloud-based retail management platform designed specifically for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers. The company offers an integrated solution that combines order management, inventory control, customer data, accounting, and reporting in a single system. Its platform automates back-office operations, allowing retailers to efficiently manage their sales and supply chain functions across both online and offline channels. Brightpearl's focus on the retail sector enables it to deliver solutions in half the time of traditional enterprise resource planning systems. By providing real-time accounting and comprehensive inventory management, Brightpearl facilitates seamless operations for today's omnichannel brands, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2011
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Founded in 2003, VOSS specializes in providing integrated software solutions tailored for the IP telephony industry. The company develops a digital workplace management platform designed to address the complexities of managing sophisticated communication environments. This platform enables large enterprises and managed service providers to migrate, manage, monitor, and analyze multi-vendor unified communications and collaboration tools, whether they are deployed on-premises or in the cloud. By streamlining these processes, VOSS helps clients optimize their business and operational performance while enhancing user adoption, ultimately leading to significant time and cost savings.
Blu Wireless Technology
Seed Round in 2011
Blu Wireless Technology is a Silicon IP company specializing in the development of advanced 60GHz baseband technology aimed at supporting the WiGig standard and enhancing 4G backhaul applications. The company's innovative solutions are designed for power-sensitive mobile applications and long-range access points, enabling data rates exceeding multiple Gbps over distances greater than 300 meters. By licensing its technology as a comprehensive System IP solution, Blu Wireless Technology provides clients in the telecom and semiconductor markets with the tools necessary to build efficient 5G infrastructure. Their expertise in mmWave silicon IP, coupled with a deep understanding of market dynamics, allows them to deliver unique, cost-effective products that distinguish their partners and customers from competitors.
Acunu Analytics is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.
Zemanta
Venture Round in 2010
Zemanta, established in 2007, is a global technology company specializing in programmatic advertising for native content. Headquartered in New York with offices across North America and Europe, Zemanta offers Zemanta One, a cross-channel media buying platform designed to promote and distribute marketing content. This platform enables large brands and digital agencies to automate, optimize, and scale their native advertising programs. Additionally, Zemanta provides content discovery and audience development tools for publishers, helping them reach new, engaged readers.
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
NewVoiceMedia
Series A in 2010
NewVoiceMedia Limited is a UK-based technology company that specializes in cloud contact center solutions. Established in 1998, the company offers software that enables businesses to manage and route calls efficiently, support remote workforces, and integrate seamlessly with CRM systems. Its solutions include inbound call centre software, mobile and home working capabilities, disaster recovery services, and more. With offices across Europe, Australia, and the United States, NewVoiceMedia serves over 750 customers worldwide, helping them enhance sales and customer service. As of late 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Huddle, established in 2018 and headquartered in Hammersmith, UK, specializes in enterprise content collaboration. It offers a suite of services including version control, task management, file requests, and mobile access, enabling businesses across various sectors such as accounting, consulting, and engineering to collaborate effectively on documents. Huddle provides flexible workspace solutions, from co-working spaces to private offices, tailored to meet businesses' specific needs. It operates as part of Romulus, a well-established office space provider.
Ambient Industries
Seed Round in 2010
Ambient Industries are a smartphone software startup. Ambient Industries is venture funded and was founded by Jane Sales, Tristan Brotherton and Roger Nolan. Jane and Roger were both previously founders of Symbian Software.
Evolved Intelligence
Seed Round in 2010
Evolved Intelligence Limited is a technology company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, founded in 2007. It specializes in providing roaming steering, fraud and security solutions, as well as analytics for mobile telecom operators and signaling providers globally. The company offers a range of roaming value-added services, including welcome messaging, virtual home environments, and management of silent roamers. Its solutions address issues like accidental border roaming and telco banking fraud through advanced network intelligence. Additionally, Evolved Intelligence provides security measures, such as SS7 and diameter signaling firewalls, along with A2P protection solutions. With over 60 service implementations across more than 40 operators, Evolved Intelligence emphasizes innovation in mobile communication through its unique architecture, which allows for remote deployment of network intelligence.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2009
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Zemanta
Venture Round in 2009
Zemanta, established in 2007, is a global technology company specializing in programmatic advertising for native content. Headquartered in New York with offices across North America and Europe, Zemanta offers Zemanta One, a cross-channel media buying platform designed to promote and distribute marketing content. This platform enables large brands and digital agencies to automate, optimize, and scale their native advertising programs. Additionally, Zemanta provides content discovery and audience development tools for publishers, helping them reach new, engaged readers.
Acunu Analytics is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.
VoiceVault
Venture Round in 2009
VoiceVault Inc. specializes in biometric voice-based identity verification solutions tailored for mobile, on-device, and telephony applications, primarily within the financial services sector. The company's flagship product, ViGo, is a packaged solution that allows for seamless integration of voice biometric identity verification into Android and iOS applications. Additionally, VoiceVault offers a variety of other solutions, including Fusion Enterprise for call centers and mobile apps, voice e-signatures for transaction authorization, and out-of-band authentication to verify transaction details initiated by users. These solutions cater to diverse applications such as self-service in IVR environments, as well as customized embedded voice biometric systems. VoiceVault delivers its offerings through partnerships and direct client engagement, utilizing various hosting models such as cloud and on-premise solutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Melville, New York, the company also maintains an office in Weybridge, United Kingdom.
The Filter
Series B in 2009
The Filter, founded in 2004 and envisioned by music legend Peter Gabriel, is a leading provider of recommendation and relevance tools in the media and entertainment industry. The company develops artificial intelligence software designed to enhance customer engagement by delivering personalized content recommendations. Utilizing a scalable software-as-a-service platform based on Bayesian architecture, The Filter allows clients to offer tailored suggestions across various products and content types. This approach leverages machine learning to optimize the timing and accuracy of recommendations, ultimately boosting customer loyalty, retention, and revenue. With a presence in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia, The Filter delivers proven results to some of the world's largest television companies by maximizing the potential of data insights within their ecosystems.
uberVU
Venture Round in 2009
uberVU is a technology company that provides social media marketing solutions through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Founded in January 2008 by Dan Ciotu, Dragos Ilinca, and Vladimir Oane in Cambridge, United States, uberVU focuses on simplifying the work of social media marketers. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including social media monitoring, engagement, and reporting, which allows businesses to connect effectively with customers. By analyzing large volumes of social data, uberVU delivers insights into influencers, trends, and key stories within a user-friendly dashboard. Its capabilities include smart reporting, graphical analysis, and customizable report generation, all aimed at automating and streamlining marketers' workflows. As a subsidiary of HootSuite, uberVU continues to play a significant role in enhancing social media strategies for businesses.
Tribold
Venture Round in 2009
Tribold is a prominent provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software tailored for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers an integrated suite of applications known as Tribold EPM, which centers around a Centralized Product & Service Catalog and a Product & Service Lifecycle Management solution. This software enhances product management performance, enabling CSPs to optimize their operations by reducing time and cost to market, improving product quality, and fostering innovation. Currently, Tribold EPM oversees a substantial portfolio of products and services valued at over $64 billion for its clients. Established in 2003 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in North America and Asia, Tribold operates as a privately held entity.
blinkbox
Venture Round in 2009
blinkbox is a London based online video company that allows users to stream and download movies and TV. They have content distribution deals in place with a wide range of UK and international production houses including Warner Brothers, Universal, Fox, Sony Pictures, the BBC, Fremantle and All3Media. Content is either free to the user (funded by advertising), or paid for, and users have the option to stream or download content. The company was founded by Michael Comish and Adrian Letts, with financial backing from Arts Alliance, Eden Ventures and Nordic Ventures.
Ambient Industries
Seed Round in 2008
Ambient Industries are a smartphone software startup. Ambient Industries is venture funded and was founded by Jane Sales, Tristan Brotherton and Roger Nolan. Jane and Roger were both previously founders of Symbian Software.
Borro Private Finance
Series A in 2008
Borro Private Finance is an online lending company that specializes in providing loans secured against luxury assets such as fine art, classic cars, jewelry, and watches. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company offers discreet financing options that allow individuals to leverage their high-value possessions as collateral for both short and long-term loans. Borro's in-house valuation expertise ensures clients receive accurate assessments of their assets, facilitating quick access to capital for various needs, whether to capitalize on opportunities or manage unexpected expenses. The company operates as a subsidiary of Luxury Asset Capital LLC.
Founded in 2003, VOSS specializes in providing integrated software solutions tailored for the IP telephony industry. The company develops a digital workplace management platform designed to address the complexities of managing sophisticated communication environments. This platform enables large enterprises and managed service providers to migrate, manage, monitor, and analyze multi-vendor unified communications and collaboration tools, whether they are deployed on-premises or in the cloud. By streamlining these processes, VOSS helps clients optimize their business and operational performance while enhancing user adoption, ultimately leading to significant time and cost savings.
Zemanta
Seed Round in 2008
Zemanta, established in 2007, is a global technology company specializing in programmatic advertising for native content. Headquartered in New York with offices across North America and Europe, Zemanta offers Zemanta One, a cross-channel media buying platform designed to promote and distribute marketing content. This platform enables large brands and digital agencies to automate, optimize, and scale their native advertising programs. Additionally, Zemanta provides content discovery and audience development tools for publishers, helping them reach new, engaged readers.
Secerno is a leading technology company specializing in active database control, headquartered in Oxford, UK, with a US office in Bedminster, New Jersey. The company focuses on database security and compliance, offering innovative solutions through its Secerno DataWall technology. This platform encompasses database activity monitoring, policy enforcement, and compliance auditing, available as both hardware and virtual appliances. Secerno's products are designed to protect against both known and unknown threats, catering to a diverse clientele that includes sectors such as financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, retail, and government agencies.
Pixsta is a visual search engine specifically designed for e-commerce, focusing on the navigation and contextual display of similar product images in categories such as clothing, footwear, and accessories. Utilizing advanced techniques from machine learning, image processing, and computer vision, Pixsta analyzes images at a pixel level to extract key properties such as color, shape, and texture. This approach allows users to query and navigate extensive collections of images more efficiently, moving beyond traditional text-based tags. Pixsta's technology is implemented in its proprietary website, which offers a unique shopping experience by allowing users to browse clothing and accessories by style and color from a wide range of brands and retailers. Additionally, Pixsta provides applications that facilitate the searching, viewing, sharing, and downloading of digital images, including Instagram photos, on personal computers.
Truphone Limited, established in 2000, specializes in global mobile telecommunication services. It offers a range of products, including Truphone SIM for multiple international numbers and unified voicemail, Truphone Mobile Recording for secure call and SMS recording across borders, and Truphone App for international calling and messaging over Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Serving clients from FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies to individual consumers worldwide, Truphone operates through offices in the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Blinkbox Music
Series A in 2008
Blinkbox Music is an ad-supported music streaming service launched in 2007 and based in Oxford. It offers a platform for listeners to access a vast array of music through thematic radio stations, such as Top 40 Songs and Ultimate 80s Pop, or to create personalized stations starting from their favorite songs, artists, or genres. Users can enjoy Blinkbox Music for free via the web, as well as through mobile and tablet applications available on both Android and iOS devices. The service also allows users to save their favorite stations for offline listening, enhancing their music experience beyond an internet connection.
Huddle, established in 2018 and headquartered in Hammersmith, UK, specializes in enterprise content collaboration. It offers a suite of services including version control, task management, file requests, and mobile access, enabling businesses across various sectors such as accounting, consulting, and engineering to collaborate effectively on documents. Huddle provides flexible workspace solutions, from co-working spaces to private offices, tailored to meet businesses' specific needs. It operates as part of Romulus, a well-established office space provider.
The Filter
Series A in 2007
The Filter, founded in 2004 and envisioned by music legend Peter Gabriel, is a leading provider of recommendation and relevance tools in the media and entertainment industry. The company develops artificial intelligence software designed to enhance customer engagement by delivering personalized content recommendations. Utilizing a scalable software-as-a-service platform based on Bayesian architecture, The Filter allows clients to offer tailored suggestions across various products and content types. This approach leverages machine learning to optimize the timing and accuracy of recommendations, ultimately boosting customer loyalty, retention, and revenue. With a presence in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia, The Filter delivers proven results to some of the world's largest television companies by maximizing the potential of data insights within their ecosystems.
Mobyko is an online platform that specializes in managing personal data for mobile phone users. It offers a living address book and social media management service, enabling users to stay connected while on the move. Mobyko provides a free and flexible solution for backing up, organizing, managing, and sharing mobile phone contacts and calendars online. The service is designed to be safe and secure, functioning independently of manufacturers and operator networks. Configuration and synchronization of contacts and calendars are conducted over the air, ensuring ease of use. Mobyko operates globally, supporting over 500 mobile phone models across 800 networks and MVNOs in 200 countries.
Tribold is a prominent provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software tailored for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers an integrated suite of applications known as Tribold EPM, which centers around a Centralized Product & Service Catalog and a Product & Service Lifecycle Management solution. This software enhances product management performance, enabling CSPs to optimize their operations by reducing time and cost to market, improving product quality, and fostering innovation. Currently, Tribold EPM oversees a substantial portfolio of products and services valued at over $64 billion for its clients. Established in 2003 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in North America and Asia, Tribold operates as a privately held entity.
Truphone Limited, established in 2000, specializes in global mobile telecommunication services. It offers a range of products, including Truphone SIM for multiple international numbers and unified voicemail, Truphone Mobile Recording for secure call and SMS recording across borders, and Truphone App for international calling and messaging over Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Serving clients from FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies to individual consumers worldwide, Truphone operates through offices in the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Reevoo Limited operates a user-generated content platform that connects brands with customers by providing verified ratings and reviews. This platform enhances customer engagement and facilitates communication between businesses and their clients, ultimately driving conversions and expediting the purchase journey. Reevoo serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, finance, manufacturing, retail, and travel, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in London, with additional locations in Sydney and California, Reevoo enables companies to collect and analyze customer feedback, allowing them to better understand their audience and improve their products and services.
The Filter
Seed Round in 2006
The Filter, founded in 2004 and envisioned by music legend Peter Gabriel, is a leading provider of recommendation and relevance tools in the media and entertainment industry. The company develops artificial intelligence software designed to enhance customer engagement by delivering personalized content recommendations. Utilizing a scalable software-as-a-service platform based on Bayesian architecture, The Filter allows clients to offer tailored suggestions across various products and content types. This approach leverages machine learning to optimize the timing and accuracy of recommendations, ultimately boosting customer loyalty, retention, and revenue. With a presence in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia, The Filter delivers proven results to some of the world's largest television companies by maximizing the potential of data insights within their ecosystems.
Secerno is a leading technology company specializing in active database control, headquartered in Oxford, UK, with a US office in Bedminster, New Jersey. The company focuses on database security and compliance, offering innovative solutions through its Secerno DataWall technology. This platform encompasses database activity monitoring, policy enforcement, and compliance auditing, available as both hardware and virtual appliances. Secerno's products are designed to protect against both known and unknown threats, catering to a diverse clientele that includes sectors such as financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, retail, and government agencies.
Apertio is a provider of infrastructure software tailored for the mobile telecommunications industry. The company develops a subscriber-centric architecture designed to support both current and next-generation operators, facilitating the management of subscriber data across mobile, fixed, and converged networks. By offering applications and platforms specifically built for telecommunications providers, Apertio aims to simplify operations, reduce costs, and expedite the deployment of new services. Its solutions are intended to help telecom operators address contemporary industry challenges while laying a solid foundation for next-generation network frameworks.
Tribold
Venture Round in 2005
Tribold is a prominent provider of Enterprise Product Management (EPM) software tailored for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). The company offers an integrated suite of applications known as Tribold EPM, which centers around a Centralized Product & Service Catalog and a Product & Service Lifecycle Management solution. This software enhances product management performance, enabling CSPs to optimize their operations by reducing time and cost to market, improving product quality, and fostering innovation. Currently, Tribold EPM oversees a substantial portfolio of products and services valued at over $64 billion for its clients. Established in 2003 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in North America and Asia, Tribold operates as a privately held entity.
Apertio is a provider of infrastructure software tailored for the mobile telecommunications industry. The company develops a subscriber-centric architecture designed to support both current and next-generation operators, facilitating the management of subscriber data across mobile, fixed, and converged networks. By offering applications and platforms specifically built for telecommunications providers, Apertio aims to simplify operations, reduce costs, and expedite the deployment of new services. Its solutions are intended to help telecom operators address contemporary industry challenges while laying a solid foundation for next-generation network frameworks.