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 a London-based company that provides an automated conversation platform tailored for transport, utilities, and home delivery sectors. The platform utilizes proprietary conversational AI to enhance the post-purchase experience for online retailers, enabling them to maintain customer relationships seamlessly through social messaging channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. It facilitates various customer interactions, including obtaining quotes, booking services, managing bills and payments, and handling returns—all within the retailer's messaging channels. By automating approximately 85% of customer inquiries, HelloDone's AI allows retailers to efficiently manage order notifications, delivery changes, and other customer requests, while complex queries are directed to live customer service representatives. Established in 2016 and originally known as Dazzle Technology Limited, the company rebranded to HelloDone in February 2020.

Perpetuum

Series D in 2018
Perpetuum Ltd. specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization of electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro generators. Founded in 2004 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating battery-free vibration energy harvesters and wireless sensor nodes for various applications, including rail, oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, and water treatment. Perpetuum's technology converts mechanical vibrations into electrical energy, enabling autonomous, maintenance-free wireless sensors that monitor equipment conditions and processes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and safety in fleet management and services, particularly within the rail industry. As a technology spin-off from the University of Southampton, Perpetuum has established itself as a leader in vibration energy harvesting, providing practical solutions for wireless automation.

Cecence

Venture Round in 2017
Cecence Limited is an award-winning innovation and engineering consultancy that specializes in lightweight composite materials. The company manufactures lightweight composite products for various sectors, including aerospace, marine, motorsport, and rail. In addition to product manufacturing, Cecence offers services such as architectural design, structural consulting, fire testing, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. Their expertise extends to providing engineering solutions tailored to the oil and gas industry, making them a versatile player in the composite materials market.

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 helps clients to streamline operations, improve performance, make smarter decisions, and mitigate property related risk.

Chrysalis Solmotive

Venture Round in 2016
Chrysalis Solmotive is a technology company that focuses on providing advanced software solutions for finance renewals. Its web-based application is designed to enhance customer retention processes specifically within the automotive sector. By offering specialized customer relationship management (CRM) tools, the company supports manufacturers, finance companies, and dealerships in improving customer loyalty and increasing the frequency of vehicle purchases.

GiveVision

Seed Round in 2016
GiveVision develops innovative software for smart glasses aimed at aiding individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Their technology functions as an intelligent companion, capable of recognizing text, people, places, and objects, and delivering pertinent information to users on demand. This enhances mobility and independence for users. Additionally, the company creates a wearable vision aid device that leverages augmented and virtual reality technology to assist those with severe sight impairments. This device is designed to restore vision for patients with untreatable sight loss, allowing them to see both up close and at a distance, thereby significantly improving their quality of life.

Formatzone

Seed Round in 2016
Formatzone, established in 2016 and headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom, focuses on the production, broadcast, distribution, and monetization of video entertainment formats. The company operates as a fast-track platform that facilitates the creation and dissemination of content on television and social media. Formatzone collaborates with both emerging and established creative talent, forming joint ventures to enhance its offerings in the competitive entertainment landscape.

Cube Precision Engineering

Venture Round in 2015
Cube Precision Engineering is a manufacturer of industrial tools that specializes in providing engineering solutions to various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. The company focuses on subcontract machining of press tools, along with associated repairs and modifications. By enabling the production of new tooling for specific applications, such as bumpers for the Land Rover Discovery, Cube Precision Engineering helps its clients obtain the necessary components and complete their systems efficiently.

Takestock

Seed Round in 2015
Takestock Limited operates an online trading platform that facilitates the sale of unwanted stock, specifically targeting the food manufacturing and agricultural sectors in the United Kingdom. By connecting sellers of surplus items with potential buyers, Takestock aims to reduce waste and prevent products from being discarded. The platform allows users to trade a variety of goods, including food and beverages, hospitality equipment, packaging solutions, and food preparation and cooking equipment. With a significant amount of food waste occurring annually in the UK, Takestock seeks to address this issue by providing a marketplace that enables efficient transactions. Founded by a team with diverse experience in technology and food industries, the company emphasizes its commitment to turning excess inventory into cash for businesses while minimizing waste. Based in Chelmsford, Takestock is focused on creating a sustainable solution for unwanted stock.

Key Forensic Services

Venture Round in 2015
Key Forensic Services specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of forensic science services tailored to the needs of the UK Criminal Justice System. As an approved supplier under the Home Office National Forensic Framework, the company is contracted by numerous UK police forces, the British Transport Police, and HM Revenue and Customs. Key Forensic Services offers a variety of solutions from strategically located sites across the UK, focusing on quality and value. Their offerings include expert testimony in court, continuing professional development training for scientific and investigative staff, and environmental monitoring of laboratories. Additionally, they provide quality control and anti-contamination testing of laboratory consumables, assisting law enforcement agencies in managing casework backlogs effectively.

Genex UK

Venture Round in 2015
Genex UK is a manufacturer specializing in metal pressing and welded assemblies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including progression and single-action press work, designed to meet various customer demands with speed and efficiency. Additionally, Genex UK provides stud and nut inserts, allowing clients to obtain tailored products and systems for global distribution. The company is committed to delivering a variety of finishes across multiple materials, ensuring that it can cater to the specific needs of its clientele.

Coventry Chemicals

Venture Round in 2015
Coventry Chemicals Ltd. is a company that develops, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of cleaning products to meet professional, retail, and export hygiene requirements. Its extensive product line includes bleaches, toilet and washroom cleaners, detergents, machine dishwashing powders, antiseptic and anti-bacterial products, household cleaners, disinfectants, liquid soaps, laundry products, heavy-duty cleaners, degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and carpet and upholstery cleaners. Additionally, Coventry Chemicals offers contract manufacturing and private label services and produces synthetic carbolic replacement products and hospital disinfectants. The company also provides bio-security and disinfection technology solutions for the veterinary and food processing industries. Its products are supplied to janitorial wholesalers, distributors, and consumer retail outlets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1975, Coventry Chemicals Ltd. is based in Coventry, United Kingdom, and operates as a subsidiary of The Coventry Group Limited.

Magal Engineering

Venture Round in 2014
Magal Engineering Ltd. is a prominent supplier of automotive components and systems, with a strong presence in the global automotive market. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Woodley, United Kingdom, the company has manufacturing facilities in various countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Turkey, India, China, and the United States. Magal Engineering specializes in a wide range of products, such as cables, control systems, thermal management systems, steering mechanisms, pedal boxes, and puncture management solutions. The company is recognized for its engineering capabilities and has achieved preferred supplier status with major automotive manufacturers. Additionally, Magal Engineering offers design and development services, including physical testing, validation, and prototype manufacturing. The company has also expanded its offerings to include industrial facades and window systems, demonstrating its versatility in serving various sectors.

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, based in Warwick, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and implementation of large-scale computing infrastructures and software tailored for high-performance computing. The company offers innovative solutions for data center infrastructure management, including concurrentCOMMAND, which interfaces with various management systems to identify energy-saving opportunities, and concurrentCONTROL, a platform for comprehensive monitoring of power, environmental conditions, servers, and operating systems within data centers. Additionally, Concurrent Thinking provides essential support and maintenance services to enhance operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in IT, environmental sectors, finance, and facilities management. Established in 2009 and originally named Retromaze Limited, it rebranded to Concurrent Thinking in June 2010.

Droplet

Seed Round in 2013
Droplet is a mobile application that facilitates hands-free payments and enables users to accumulate rewards at their preferred establishments. The platform is designed to be transaction fee-free for merchants, providing an incentive for businesses to adopt the service. To date, Droplet has attracted 600 businesses and 19,000 users across three cities in the UK, with plans for expansion to 15 cities within the year. The app not only streamlines the payment process but also enhances customer engagement by offering instantaneous rewards for users.

Learning Labs

Series A in 2013
Learning Labs operates an online educational platform designed to make language learning accessible to all students. The organization comprises a diverse team of former educators, linguists, and technology professionals who focus on enhancing engagement and learning outcomes in foreign language acquisition. By integrating lessons, games, and adaptive technology, the platform aims to foster effective learning experiences that help users improve their language skills and expand their vocabulary. The use of smartphones and tablets further facilitates this innovative approach to education, making language learning both engaging and effective.

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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