Finance Birmingham

Finance Birmingham is an alternative investment fund manager based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company specializes in providing affordable and flexible financing solutions to small and medium enterprises across England, aiming to support their growth and development. With a focus on various sectors, including housing, automotive, aerospace, and rail, Finance Birmingham combines expertise from both the private and public sectors to foster innovation and job security. Owned by Birmingham City Council, the organization emphasizes a straightforward and approachable process, ensuring that businesses receive the necessary support to thrive in a competitive environment.

Andrew Green

Investment Director

Marie Kelly

Investment Manager

Carl Perry

Investment Manager

23 past transactions

HelloDone

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HelloDone Limited is an automated conversation platform based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in enhancing the post-purchase experience for online retailers. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Dazzle Technology Limited, the company offers a proprietary conversational AI that connects retailers with customers through popular social messaging channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. This platform addresses challenges faced by online retailers in maintaining customer relationships after a sale, particularly regarding home delivery logistics. HelloDone enables retailers to automate customer interactions concerning order notifications, delivery changes, returns, and other inquiries, with approximately 85% of questions managed by its AI. For more complex issues, the system seamlessly transitions customers to live customer service representatives. Through its advanced messaging technology, HelloDone aims to streamline communication between retailers, carriers, and customers, fostering a more efficient and satisfactory post-purchase experience.

Perpetuum

Series D in 2018
Perpetuum Ltd. is a company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, that specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization of electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro generators. Founded in 2004 as a technology spin-off from the University of Southampton, Perpetuum has developed innovative self-powered wireless sensor solutions designed for condition monitoring in various industries, including rail, oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation. Its flagship products convert mechanical vibration into electrical energy, allowing for the operation of autonomous, maintenance-free wireless sensor nodes that transmit critical data on equipment health and performance. Perpetuum is recognized as the global leader in vibration energy harvesting, continually advancing the practical applications of this technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety in industrial environments.

Cecence

Venture Round in 2017
Cecence Limited is an award-winning innovation and engineering consultancy that specializes in composite lightweighting. The company manufactures lightweight composite products for the aerospace, marine, motorsport, and rail sectors. In addition to producing prototypes and composite products, Cecence offers a range of services, including architectural and structural consultancy, fire testing, 3D printing, engineering solutions, and rapid prototyping. The firm's expertise in lightweight materials positions it as a key player in industries seeking to enhance performance and efficiency through advanced engineering solutions.

Trolex

Venture Round in 2017
Trolex a global supplier of gas and dust detection, connector solutions, strata monitoring and infotainment systems to the mining, hazardous industry and transportation markets.

Hills Numberplates

Venture Round in 2016
Hills Numberplates is a manufacturer of vehicle registration plates based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The company specializes in producing number plate components, ready-made registration plates, and plate production systems. Utilizing computerized production lines and a fully integrated order entry system, Hills Numberplates ensures efficient and precise manufacturing processes. The company serves a diverse range of customers, providing high-quality solutions tailored to meet their specific needs in the automotive sector.

CoreLogic UK

Venture Round in 2016
CoreLogic UK specializes in developing workflow management solutions and mobile survey applications tailored for the property services industry. The company provides integrated operational business management platforms that enhance workflow efficiency and facilitate data exchange for energy suppliers and chartered surveyors across the United Kingdom. Its product suite includes various tools such as Survey Hub, which assists panel managers with practice management; the SMART Survey App for RICS chartered surveyors conducting residential mortgage valuations; and ECO Hub, which helps energy suppliers manage obligations and reporting. Additional offerings include mobile applications for property assessments, legionella risk assessments, and technical monitoring, all designed to streamline operations and reduce workload while minimizing risk for clients in the lending, surveying, and energy sectors. Founded in 2005 and based in Solihull, CoreLogic UK aims to improve operational efficiency within the property services market.

Chrysalis Solmotive

Venture Round in 2016
Chrysalis Solmotive is a technology company focused on developing software solutions for the automotive sector, specifically in the area of finance renewals. It offers a web-based application that enhances customer retention by streamlining the finance renewals process. The company's software is designed to assist manufacturers, finance companies, and dealerships in effectively managing customer relationships, ultimately aiming to boost customer loyalty and increase the frequency of vehicle purchases. Through its innovative approach, Chrysalis Solmotive positions itself as a key player in enhancing customer engagement within the automotive industry.

GiveVision

Seed Round in 2016
GiveVision is a company that develops innovative software for smart glasses aimed at assisting blind and partially sighted individuals. Its technology functions as an intelligent companion, capable of recognizing text, people, places, and objects, thereby providing users with relevant information on demand. This enhances mobility and independence for those with severe sight impairments. Additionally, the company's wearable vision aid device utilizes augmented and virtual reality technology to help restore sight, enabling visually impaired users to perceive their surroundings both up close and at a distance. Through its advancements, GiveVision seeks to transform the lives of those diagnosed with untreatable sight loss.

Formatzone

Seed Round in 2016
Formatzone, founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specializes in the production, broadcast, distribution, and monetization of video entertainment formats. The company operates as a fast-track platform, facilitating the creation and dissemination of content for television and social media. Formatzone collaborates with both emerging and established creative talents, working on a joint venture basis to enhance its offerings in the competitive video entertainment landscape.

Cube Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2015
Cube Precision Engineering is a manufacturer of industrial tools focused on providing engineering solutions across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. The company specializes in sub-contract machining of press tools, along with offering associated repairs and modifications. By producing new tooling for applications such as bumpers for the Land Rover Discovery, Cube Precision Engineering enables its clients to obtain the necessary components and complete their systems efficiently.

Takestock

Seed Round in 2015
Takestock Limited operates an online trading platform designed to facilitate the sale of unwanted stock, primarily targeting the food manufacturing and agricultural sectors in the United Kingdom. The platform allows sellers to efficiently find buyers for a variety of products, including food and beverages, hospitality equipment, and food preparation equipment, thereby reducing waste rather than resorting to scrapping. Takestock addresses a significant issue in large distributed industries where surplus stock exists in one location while demand exists in another. The company aims to combat the substantial food waste in the UK, estimated at 600,000 tonnes annually, by creating an e-marketplace that connects sellers and buyers directly. Founded by four individuals with diverse expertise in technology and food sectors, Takestock is committed to transforming unwanted stock into cash and reducing the nearly £1 billion worth of food wasted each year in the UK. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

Key Forensic Services

Venture Round in 2015
Key Forensic Services is a leading provider of independent forensic science services, primarily serving the UK Criminal Justice System. The company is an approved supplier to the Home Office National Forensic Framework Next Generation Agreement and is contracted with a majority of UK Police forces, offering a comprehensive range of forensic solutions from strategically located sites across the country. Additionally, Key Forensic Services supports British Transport Police and HM Revenue and Customs through tailored forensic services. The company specializes in expert courtroom opinions, continuing professional development training, and environmental monitoring of laboratories, along with quality control and anti-contamination testing for laboratory consumables. By addressing casework backlogs and enhancing the capabilities of scientific and investigative staff, Key Forensic Services plays a critical role in strengthening law enforcement efforts.

Genex UK

Venture Round in 2015
Genex UK is a manufacturer specializing in metal pressing and welded assemblies. The company produces a variety of finishes in different materials, including progression and single-action press work designed for quick and efficient responses to client demands. Additionally, Genex UK offers stud and nut inserts, enabling clients to obtain specific products and systems globally with spot and projection capabilities.

Coventry Chemicals

Venture Round in 2015
Coventry Chemicals Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of cleaning products, including liquids, powders, and tablets, aimed at professional, retail, and export markets. Established in 1975 and based in Coventry, United Kingdom, the company offers an extensive product line that encompasses bleaches, toilet and washroom cleaners, detergents, machine dishwashing products, antiseptic and anti-bacterial solutions, household cleaners, disinfectants, liquid soaps, laundry products, heavy-duty cleaners and degreasers, as well as specialist cleaning items. In addition to its core product offerings, Coventry Chemicals provides contract manufacturing and private label services, produces synthetic carbolic replacements, and supplies hospital disinfectants. The company also develops bio-security and disinfection technology solutions for the veterinary and food processing sectors. Its products are distributed through janitorial wholesalers, distributors, and consumer retail outlets both in the UK and internationally.

Magal Engineering

Venture Round in 2014
Magal Engineering Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of components and systems primarily for the automotive industry, with a presence in global markets including the United States, France, Germany, Turkey, India, and China. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in a wide range of products such as cables, control systems, thermal management systems, steering mechanisms, and manual handbrakes. Magal Engineering is recognized for its engineering capabilities and commitment to quality, which has earned it preferred supplier status with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Ford, Daimler, and Jaguar Land Rover. In addition to its core automotive offerings, the company also provides design and development services, physical testing, and prototype manufacturing. Recently, Magal has expanded its portfolio to include high-end industrial facades and window systems. The company’s modern management practices and lean manufacturing techniques have positioned it competitively within the automotive sector, allowing it to secure significant new business opportunities, particularly in export markets.

Radshape Sheet Metal

Venture Round in 2014
Radshape Sheet Metal essential tools needed to produce components for future Bentley vehicles.

LED Light Sense

Venture Round in 2014
LED lighting technology is the most important change the industry has seen since the invention of the electric light bulb, and it is progressing at a rapid rate. LightSense® LED panel lights provide high performance, direct replacements for traditional, less efficient lights. They offer substantial savings on energy consumption and provide a superior light for any environment.

Concurrent Thinking

Venture Round in 2014
Concurrent Thinking Limited is a company based in Warwick, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and implementation of large-scale computing infrastructures and software tailored for high-performance computing. The firm offers a range of data center infrastructure management solutions, including concurrentCOMMAND, which interfaces with facilities management and IT systems to optimize energy efficiency, and concurrentCONTROL, a platform that monitors power, environmental conditions, servers, and operating systems within data centers. Additionally, Concurrent Thinking provides support and maintenance services to its clients, which include IT, environmental, and financial sectors, as well as facilities management. Established in 2009 and formerly known as Retromaze Limited, the company rebranded in June 2010 to reflect its focus on innovative system management solutions suitable for next-generation data centers.

Droplet

Seed Round in 2013
Droplet is a mobile application that enables users to collect rewards on their phones and make hands-free payments at participating businesses. The platform is designed to be transaction fee-free for merchants, making it an attractive option for local businesses. Since its launch, Droplet has attracted 600 businesses and 19,000 users across three UK cities, with plans to expand to 15 cities within the year.

Learning Labs

Series A in 2013
Learning Labs is an educational organization comprised of former teachers, linguists, and technology professionals dedicated to enhancing language accessibility for students. The company operates an online platform designed to improve engagement and learning outcomes in foreign language acquisition. By integrating lessons, games, and adaptive technology, Learning Labs aims to create an interactive learning experience that facilitates vocabulary growth and language proficiency. The platform is accessible via smartphones and tablets, making it convenient for users to engage with language learning anytime and anywhere.

The Learning Lab

Venture Round in 2013
The Learning Lab is a training and consultancy business delivering brain friendly learning experiences and inspired consultation to both the public and private sectors UK wide and beyond.

Shaylor Group

Venture Round in 2013
Shaylor Group is a construction services provider based in Aldridge, England. The company specializes in building refurbishment, building maintenance, and industrial and commercial construction activities. It serves both private and public sector clients, addressing a wide range of construction needs. With a regional focus and a national presence, Shaylor Group aims to deliver quality construction solutions across various sectors.
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