Aviva Ventures

Aviva Ventures is the venture capital arm of Aviva plc, established in August 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Singapore. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed/startup plus or series A funding rounds primarily within the insurance technology sector. Aviva Ventures targets innovations in areas such as digital technology, the Internet of Things, connected homes, health, automotive, data analytics, and customer experience enhancements. The firm aims to make investments in companies based in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America, and is open to exploring opportunities in other markets where it has a presence. Investment amounts typically range from £1 million to £5 million for minority equity stakes, generally up to 20%.

Ant Barker

Director of Venture Capital

38 past transactions

Oxford Science Enterprises

Series B in 2025
Founded in 2015, Oxford Science Enterprises is a venture firm that partners with the University of Oxford to build science-based businesses. It invests primarily in life sciences, AI and software, healthcare, and deep tech sectors, aiming to create companies capable of addressing global challenges such as infectious diseases and nuclear fusion.

Owlstone Medical

Series E in 2025
Owlstone Medical develops and commercializes breathalyzers for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Its products detect volatile organic compounds in breath samples to diagnose diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and tuberculosis. The company has strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and is based in Cambridge, UK.

Direct Line

Acquisition in 2024
Direct Line for Business provides a range of business insurance products to landlords and the small business sector, over the phone or online.

Tembo Money

Series B in 2024
Tembo is a digital mortgage platform that assists individuals in securing home financing. It offers services tailored to first-time buyers, remortgaging, and enhancing affordability through innovative schemes. The platform connects users with multiple lenders to maximize borrowing potential and simplify the mortgage process.

Invest in Women Taskforce

Venture Round in 2024
The goal of the Invest in Women Taskforce is to establish one of the biggest investment pots in the world, with funds contributed by female investors, in order to spur investment in female-led companies throughout the United Kingdom.

HealthKey

Seed Round in 2024
HealthKey operates a digital health platform that facilitates connections between employers, insurers, and healthcare providers. The platform offers a range of services, including reimbursement systems, claim management, payment management, and employee dashboards, all accessible through API integrations. This enables clients to streamline their processes and enhance user experience.

1492 Probitas

Acquisition in 2024
1492 Probitas is a Lloyd's underwriting syndicate, specialising in property, construction, and casualty insurance. It provides underwriting services for various industries, including property, construction, general liability, and financial lines, both in insurance and reinsurance. The company is known for its open and transparent partnerships with brokers, aiming to facilitate Lloyd's wider geographic growth.

Scan.com

Series A in 2023
Scan.com is a diagnostic imaging platform serving the United Kingdom and United States markets. It operates as a multi-sided platform that links outpatient diagnostic centers on the supply side with outpatient clinicians on the demand side, enabling clinicians to order imaging for patients. The platform aims to improve access to medical imaging by providing EMR-integrated workflow solutions that are free to use for referring clinicians, and it expands through local metro networks of imaging centers and referring clinicians.

Ev.energy

Series B in 2023
Ev.energy is a London-based company established in 2018, specializing in smart charging software for electric vehicles (EVs). Its platform optimizes EV charging during off-peak hours, tracks energy usage and costs, supports solar energy integration, and enables drivers to schedule and monitor charging via an app, thereby reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Tembo Money

Series A in 2023
Tembo is a digital mortgage platform that assists individuals in securing home financing. It offers services tailored to first-time buyers, remortgaging, and enhancing affordability through innovative schemes. The platform connects users with multiple lenders to maximize borrowing potential and simplify the mortgage process.

TopHat.Io

Venture Round in 2023
TopHat provides the ability to undertake development with certainty and peace of mind through complete end-to-end services for new developments.

Scan.com

Series A in 2023
Scan.com is a diagnostic imaging platform serving the United Kingdom and United States markets. It operates as a multi-sided platform that links outpatient diagnostic centers on the supply side with outpatient clinicians on the demand side, enabling clinicians to order imaging for patients. The platform aims to improve access to medical imaging by providing EMR-integrated workflow solutions that are free to use for referring clinicians, and it expands through local metro networks of imaging centers and referring clinicians.

Acre

Seed Round in 2023
Acre is rebuilding the UK’s £1.4 trillion mortgage market from the ground up. We are vertically integrating the mortgage stack with a new end-to-end platform for brokers and lenders.

Tembo Money

Seed Round in 2021
Tembo is a digital mortgage platform that assists individuals in securing home financing. It offers services tailored to first-time buyers, remortgaging, and enhancing affordability through innovative schemes. The platform connects users with multiple lenders to maximize borrowing potential and simplify the mortgage process.

87%

Seed Round in 2021
87% develops a mental health measurement platform that enables companies to assess employee well-being, gain insights through sophisticated analysis tools, and foster healthier habits.

Carpe Data

Series B in 2020
Carpe Data specializes in predictive scoring and data products for personal, commercial, and life insurance companies. It leverages proprietary algorithms and alternative data to enhance underwriting, claims assessment, and book evaluation, providing insurers with deeper risk insights.

AppyParking

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

Biofourmis

Series B in 2019
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. It specializes in personalized care and therapies through the use of digital therapeutics. The company develops and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics that enhance patient outcomes. Biofourmis has created a predictive health analytics platform that analyzes physiology data gathered from clinical-grade wearables. Utilizing artificial intelligence, this platform integrates and interprets continuous physiological data to identify personalized patterns and predict potential clinical exacerbations. By enabling medical professionals to intervene days before critical events occur, Biofourmis aims to improve patient care and provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers.

Swingvy

Series A in 2019
Founded in Singapore in 2016, Swingvy is a cloud-based HR platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses. It automates administrative tasks, replacing manual processes like paperwork or spreadsheets, allowing users to manage all HR needs in one place.

Acre

Series A in 2019
Acre is rebuilding the UK’s £1.4 trillion mortgage market from the ground up. We are vertically integrating the mortgage stack with a new end-to-end platform for brokers and lenders.

Outdoorsy

Series C in 2019
Outdoorsy operates a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting recreational vehicle (RV) owners with campers. It enables RV owners to monetize their assets by providing tools such as insurance, marketing resources, and access to customers. For renters, it offers a wide selection of RVs including vintage trailers, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C motorhomes.

Shepper

Series A in 2018
Shepper is a London-based provider of on-demand asset inspection and data-capture services that leverages a network of trusted local inspectors to collect high-quality information about physical assets. The platform supports property condition checks, inventory reporting, and data collection across real estate, utilities, retail, insurance, and public-sector assets. Clients use Shepper to verify assets, conduct security checks for unmanned or vacant facilities, perform product and promotional audits, and support underwriting and claims processes. Inspections and data are GPS and time-stamped and delivered directly to customers’ devices, enabling rapid, data-driven decisions, cost reductions, and improved asset visibility. By combining scalable fieldwork with standardized reporting, Shepper helps organizations monitor asset health, validate locations, and gather evidence for regulatory, risk, and operational needs worldwide.

Biofourmis

Series A in 2018
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. It specializes in personalized care and therapies through the use of digital therapeutics. The company develops and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics that enhance patient outcomes. Biofourmis has created a predictive health analytics platform that analyzes physiology data gathered from clinical-grade wearables. Utilizing artificial intelligence, this platform integrates and interprets continuous physiological data to identify personalized patterns and predict potential clinical exacerbations. By enabling medical professionals to intervene days before critical events occur, Biofourmis aims to improve patient care and provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers.

Savari

Series B in 2018
Savari, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of software and hardware sensor solutions for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the automotive aftermarket, smart cities, and pedestrians. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Clara, California, Savari focuses on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology, which allows vehicles to connect with other cars, infrastructure like traffic lights, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This connectivity aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. In addition to V2X communication, Savari provides middleware, applications, roadside units, and onboard units to support these connections. The company has regional offices in Germany, South Korea, and China, as well as a research and development facility in India and a location in Michigan. With its innovative approach, Savari seeks to make transportation more predictive and secure.

Swingvy

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Singapore in 2016, Swingvy is a cloud-based HR platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses. It automates administrative tasks, replacing manual processes like paperwork or spreadsheets, allowing users to manage all HR needs in one place.

Owlstone Medical

Venture Round in 2018
Owlstone Medical develops and commercializes breathalyzers for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Its products detect volatile organic compounds in breath samples to diagnose diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and tuberculosis. The company has strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and is based in Cambridge, UK.

Outdoorsy

Series B in 2018
Outdoorsy operates a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting recreational vehicle (RV) owners with campers. It enables RV owners to monetize their assets by providing tools such as insurance, marketing resources, and access to customers. For renters, it offers a wide selection of RVs including vintage trailers, toy haulers, and Class A, B, and C motorhomes.

Biofourmis

Series A in 2017
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. It specializes in personalized care and therapies through the use of digital therapeutics. The company develops and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics that enhance patient outcomes. Biofourmis has created a predictive health analytics platform that analyzes physiology data gathered from clinical-grade wearables. Utilizing artificial intelligence, this platform integrates and interprets continuous physiological data to identify personalized patterns and predict potential clinical exacerbations. By enabling medical professionals to intervene days before critical events occur, Biofourmis aims to improve patient care and provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare providers.

AppyParking

Venture Round in 2017
AppyParking, operating under the name Yellow Line Parking Limited, is a London-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the parking experience through its connected car platform. The platform integrates mapping, data, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and payment solutions to provide users with real-time parking availability. By addressing the fragmented nature of parking infrastructure, AppyParking aims to streamline the process of finding and paying for parking spaces. The company's holistic kerbside management platform facilitates data exchange between local authorities and mobility operators, promoting intelligent mobility solutions. Recognized for its contributions to the parking industry, AppyParking has received several awards, including the 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award.

Roost

Series B in 2017
Roost is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on developing smart home solutions designed to enhance home safety and connectivity. Founded in 2014, Roost creates an online platform that transforms existing household products into smart connected devices, allowing users to enjoy smart home functionality through simple, one-step retrofitting. The company emphasizes ease of installation and affordability, enabling homeowners to upgrade their living spaces without extensive renovations. Roost's products can connect to mobile devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, providing real-time notifications to users about issues within their homes while they are away. Through its innovative approach, Roost aims to make smart home technology accessible to a broad audience.

Luther Systems

Seed Round in 2017
Luther Systems is a developer of an automation platform specifically designed to streamline complex enterprise processes, which often involve numerous tasks, participants, and software systems. The company addresses the inefficiencies and high costs associated with operating end-to-end processes within enterprises, where traditional automation tools fall short. Luther Systems integrates multiple technology layers, including distributed event execution systems and modern resource management technology, into a single, cohesive platform. This enables organizations to automate their process operations effectively, adapting to changes over time without the need for extensive resources or costly bespoke solutions. By providing a robust alternative to existing automation methods, Luther's platform empowers global enterprises to build and manage complex applications at scale, ultimately transforming process operations and enhancing operational efficiency.

Neos

Series A in 2017
Neos specializes in smart home insurance, utilizing connected technology such as alarm systems, cameras, smoke detectors, and leak sensors to protect properties and prevent potential damage. The company offers 24/7 monitoring services and an iOS mobile application for system control and leak detection.

Casalova

Venture Round in 2017
Casalova offers a personalized and streamlined approach to finding your next rental home. They can not only match you into homes that you'll love but also algorithmically suggest neighbourhoods that will make you the happiest based on your interests, personality, and demographics. Tell them what you want in a home and a little about yourself, and they take care of the rest. Their solution is unique and different because they close the gap in the fragmented rental market and do so by a seamless user experience and an algorithm-based approach. Features include: neighbourhood matching, listing search, messaging, viewings, applications, credit reports, and rent payments.

Owlstone Medical

Venture Round in 2017
Owlstone Medical develops and commercializes breathalyzers for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Its products detect volatile organic compounds in breath samples to diagnose diseases like lung cancer, asthma, and tuberculosis. The company has strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and is based in Cambridge, UK.

Opun

Series A in 2016
Opun Limited was a London-based company that provided a digital platform for home improvement services, operational from 2014 until its dissolution in February 2020. The platform streamlined the home improvement process by managing various aspects, including design, planning permission, pricing, logistics, execution, and financing. Opun aimed to enhance efficiency and reliability in home renovations by connecting clients with expert designers, its own building team, and vetted trade partners. Users could book services online, approve completed work, and make payments through the platform. Opun was focused on simplifying home improvements, aiming to alleviate the challenges often associated with remodeling projects.

AppyParking

Seed Round in 2016
AppyParking, operating under the name Yellow Line Parking Limited, is a London-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the parking experience through its connected car platform. The platform integrates mapping, data, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and payment solutions to provide users with real-time parking availability. By addressing the fragmented nature of parking infrastructure, AppyParking aims to streamline the process of finding and paying for parking spaces. The company's holistic kerbside management platform facilitates data exchange between local authorities and mobility operators, promoting intelligent mobility solutions. Recognized for its contributions to the parking industry, AppyParking has received several awards, including the 2018 Best Parking App by Auto Express and the 2019 Smarter Travel Innovation Award.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2015
Cocoon Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in smart home security devices. Its flagship product, Cocoon, utilizes innovative SUBSOUND technology to detect activity throughout the home without the need for manual setup. The device learns the normal patterns of its environment to minimize false alarms and, when it senses unusual activity, it sends high-quality video directly to the user’s smartphone. This allows homeowners to monitor their property from anywhere, whether they are at home, at work, or on vacation. Cocoon is designed to seamlessly integrate into any home environment, prioritizing both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Its unique spherical shape is not only visually pleasing but also enhances the device's ability to provide security, making it a practical solution for modern home safety. Cocoon Limited was incorporated in 1981 and continues to innovate in the field of home security technology.

AppyParking

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