Future Planet Capital

Future Planet Capital is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2015 that focuses on investing in growth companies emerging from leading universities and research institutions worldwide. The firm targets sectors including climate change, education, health, security, and sustainable growth, emphasizing the commercialization of innovative technologies that address pressing global challenges. With a portfolio that comprises over 300 companies and includes 60 successful exits, Future Planet Capital is dedicated to supporting breakthrough advancements that contribute to a sustainable future. The firm manages substantial capital on behalf of institutional investors, reflecting its commitment to impact-driven investments.

Douglas Hansen-Luke

Executive Chairman

Sakura Holloway

Investment Director

David Knox

Founding Director and Shareholder

Hassan Mahmudul

Investment Manager

Guy Pengelley

Investment Director

Huw Sparkes

Investment Manager

Griff Williams

Investment Director

Rupert Lyle

Investment Director

Past deals in United Kingdom

Medmin

Series A in 2023
Medmin Group Limited is focused on transforming private medical treatment, particularly for uninsured patients and the clinicians who serve them. The company is developing a network of branded, condition-specific clinics across the UK, making it easier for patients to find appropriate care online. These clinics aim to serve a dual purpose, catering to "Get Well Soon" patients while also providing services for insured and self-pay individuals requiring various procedures and treatments. By leveraging technology, Medmin seeks to enhance the private healthcare experience, offering a concierge service that allows patients to navigate their healthcare options more effectively.

iEthico

Series A in 2023
iEthico is a company focused on resolving drug supply and shortage issues through a digital supply chain platform. This platform streamlines the sourcing of medicines by providing automated, cloud-based services that track data and generate essential insights. It alerts users to potential shortages and connects pharmacists with reliable suppliers, thereby empowering them to manage their inventory effectively. The service features an MHRA-approved automated regulatory process that minimizes paperwork, saving time for pharmacies. Following successful market testing, iEthico's solution is currently being rolled out to community pharmacies and NHS Trusts across the UK, aiming to enhance the efficiency of medicine distribution and reduce costs for healthcare providers.

Inition

Seed Round in 2023
Inition decarbonizes battery production and makes it accessible to all levels of the industry. Inition was founded in Didcot, England.

Unique IQ

Venture Round in 2023
Unique IQ Ltd. is a company based in Redditch, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the home care sector. Founded in 2003, Unique IQ offers a comprehensive suite of workforce management tools tailored for caring businesses. Its flagship product, IQ:timecard, is a web-based application that enables care workers to log visits, manage time and attendance, and receive safety alerts, enhancing their security when visiting clients. Additionally, Unique IQ provides IQ:careplanner, a solution for creating schedules and care plans, which matches care workers to clients based on various factors such as location and qualifications. The company's software addresses critical operational needs, including recruitment, rostering, call monitoring, payroll, and invoicing, thereby improving communication and operational transparency for home care agencies.

Geospatial Insight

Series B in 2023
Geospatial Insight Limited specializes in providing business intelligence solutions that leverage satellite and aerial imagery, geospatial data, and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, the company serves corporate clients, financial institutions, and the insurance sector across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its offerings include sales-traffic data products that aid in market analysis and location strategy, as well as risk assessment services that evaluate asset exposure and monitor threats to business continuity. The firm also conducts investment evaluations through quantitative and qualitative analyses, providing insights into revenue potential and production quality. Additionally, Geospatial Insight offers asset monitoring services, event impact assessments, and competitive intelligence, utilizing a combination of machine learning and big data analytics to enhance decision-making and provide clients with a competitive edge.

HydRegen

Seed Round in 2023
HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing bio-based manufacturing technologies aimed at producing clean and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing biocatalysis, HydRegen offers innovative solutions that enhance agility, speed, and predictability during the early stages of industrial research and development. This approach enables the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors to efficiently validate their processes while meeting essential requirements related to cost, productivity, and reproducibility on a large scale.

Vitarka Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Vitarka Therapeutics is a London-based company focused on developing medical technologies and solutions for various types of cancer. The company has created a targeted non-viral delivery platform aimed at intracellular targets in oncology, neuroscience, and neurodegeneration. This innovative platform works by activating the immune system and normalizing tumor vasculature, significantly improving outcomes for late-stage patients suffering from lung, colon, breast, and other cancers. By utilizing re-engineered pore-forming proteins for cell-specific targeting and facilitating the endosomal release of therapeutic cargo, Vitarka Therapeutics aims to provide cancer patients with renewed hope and the potential to lead more normal lives.

Productive Machines

Seed Round in 2023
Productive Machines specializes in software optimization for the machining industry, helping manufacturers enhance productivity and sustainability. The company utilizes a digital twin of the machining process, incorporating physics, mechanics, dynamics, distortion, and vibration data to simulate and test millions of parameters. This approach allows manufacturers to refine their CAM and Gcode, ultimately improving part quality and reducing cycle times. By addressing issues such as chatter vibrations and tooling costs, Productive Machines enables machining companies to achieve better surface finishes and dimensional accuracy, streamlining their operations and reducing costs. The company emerged as a spin-out from the UK Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, reflecting its commitment to advancing manufacturing technologies.

iEthico

Seed Round in 2022
iEthico is a company focused on resolving drug supply and shortage issues through a digital supply chain platform. This platform streamlines the sourcing of medicines by providing automated, cloud-based services that track data and generate essential insights. It alerts users to potential shortages and connects pharmacists with reliable suppliers, thereby empowering them to manage their inventory effectively. The service features an MHRA-approved automated regulatory process that minimizes paperwork, saving time for pharmacies. Following successful market testing, iEthico's solution is currently being rolled out to community pharmacies and NHS Trusts across the UK, aiming to enhance the efficiency of medicine distribution and reduce costs for healthcare providers.

RoadHow

Funding Round in 2022
RoadHow is a technology company based in Solihull, United Kingdom, that specializes in driver risk management and learning. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform aimed at enhancing drivers' knowledge and learning experiences. The platform facilitates data-compliant engagement, allowing clients to leverage advertising, messaging, and marketing opportunities. By doing so, RoadHow aims to assist organizations in improving loss ratios, reducing accident frequency, and enhancing driver retention.

Stok.ly

Series B in 2022
Stokly Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in designing and developing multi-channel retail software solutions for small to medium-sized retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hereford, the company offers a cloud-based platform that enables retailers to manage their businesses across various e-commerce channels, including their own websites, Facebook, and eBay. Stokly's software features inventory management, ePOS capabilities, and seamless integration with multiple online retail platforms. By providing a user-friendly interface accessible from any device, Stokly allows retailers to oversee their operations from a single dashboard, enhancing efficiency and facilitating growth without upfront fees or long-term contracts.

Halo Solutions

Series A in 2022
Halo Solutions, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom, specializes in event and venue management solutions. The company has developed a comprehensive incident management system that focuses on security, health and safety, and fire safety. Its cloud-based software facilitates intuitive incident logging, action and decision recording, and practical training. This system ensures collaboration among all parties involved in events, from control room personnel to emergency services, thereby enhancing safety at various venues including licensed locations and sporting stadiums. By integrating multiple risks into a unified system, Halo Solutions aims to create a safer environment for event management.

RIPE Building Services

Series B in 2022
RIPE Building is a building design firm based in Melton Mowbray, England, specializing in environment-focused consultancy and management services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of consultative, construction, and project management services aimed at enhancing commercial productivity. By prioritizing sustainability, RIPE Building assists businesses and horticulturists in optimizing their operations to maximize yield while promoting environmentally responsible practices.

Rovco

Series B in 2022
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves the oil, gas, and renewables industries by providing advanced technologies that optimize the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its inspection capabilities, including 3D photogrammetry, which generates detailed 3D models from high-resolution images. This technology allows clients to assess their subsea assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth, facilitating early insights that inform engineering decisions and support preventative maintenance. By offering these services, Rovco helps clients reduce costs and mitigate risks associated with their subsea operations.

Igloo Vision

Convertible Note in 2022
Igloo Vision Limited specializes in creating immersive 360º projection technologies for various applications, including simulation, visualization, and collaborative experiences. The company designs and manufactures a range of virtual reality tools, such as media players, software, projection domes, and cylinders, which enable users to experience digital content in shared immersive environments. These technologies facilitate group interactions for purposes like team training, design meetings, stakeholder engagement, and big data analysis. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, Igloo Vision has developed a substantial portfolio of installations and events worldwide, catering to numerous clients, including prominent global brands. The company’s innovative solutions allow for versatile and affordable virtual reality experiences, transforming how teams collaborate and visualize information.

Diverse School Travel

Convertible Note in 2022
Diverse School Travel is a UK-based small business specializing in educational and cultural tours for schools and colleges across the UK, Europe, and beyond. With its head office located in Birmingham, the company aims to create memorable experiences for students through engaging tours that focus on subjects such as history, modern languages, art, design, and geography. The young and multi-lingual staff is dedicated to providing excellent service and competitive pricing, ensuring that educational experiences extend beyond the classroom.

Prism Network

Convertible Note in 2022
Prism Network Limited is a provider of disaster recovery and building repair services primarily for the insurance and property sectors in the United Kingdom. Established in 2010 and based in Leicester, the company offers a wide range of services, including building reinstatement, roofing, electrical and plumbing work, leak detection, flood and fire restoration, structural repairs, and mould remediation. It caters to both commercial and domestic clients by collaborating with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, and property management professionals. In addition to its core services, Prism Network assists in disaster clean-up and provides specialized services such as asbestos testing, air quality testing, and trauma clean-up. The company aims to facilitate a more efficient claims process, ensuring rapid and professional responses to various property damage scenarios.

Geospatial Insight

Convertible Note in 2022
Geospatial Insight Limited specializes in providing business intelligence solutions that leverage satellite and aerial imagery, geospatial data, and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, the company serves corporate clients, financial institutions, and the insurance sector across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its offerings include sales-traffic data products that aid in market analysis and location strategy, as well as risk assessment services that evaluate asset exposure and monitor threats to business continuity. The firm also conducts investment evaluations through quantitative and qualitative analyses, providing insights into revenue potential and production quality. Additionally, Geospatial Insight offers asset monitoring services, event impact assessments, and competitive intelligence, utilizing a combination of machine learning and big data analytics to enhance decision-making and provide clients with a competitive edge.

Oxford Space Systems

Funding Round in 2022
Oxford Space Systems Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company focuses on creating innovative deployable antennas, panels, hinge systems, and composite linear boom systems, utilizing advanced design techniques such as origami and proprietary materials. These technologies aim to produce structures that are lighter, less complex, and more cost-effective than traditional alternatives, catering to the global satellite industry. Oxford Space Systems has gained recognition for its rapid product development, notably with its AstroTube Boom, which achieved successful deployment in under 30 months. The company has engaged in various co-development projects supported by the UK government, collaborating with leading European satellite manufacturers and securing commercial contracts in Asia and the US. With a growing team of professionals possessing extensive experience in the space sector, Oxford Space Systems operates from a custom facility at the Harwell Space Cluster, equipped to handle defense and security contracts.

Beauty Despite Cancer

Funding Round in 2022
Beauty Despite Cancer provides expertise in skincare for those living with and beyond cancer. Beauty Despite Cancer was founded in 2013 and was headquartered in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

HydRegen

Funding Round in 2022
HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing bio-based manufacturing technologies aimed at producing clean and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing biocatalysis, HydRegen offers innovative solutions that enhance agility, speed, and predictability during the early stages of industrial research and development. This approach enables the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors to efficiently validate their processes while meeting essential requirements related to cost, productivity, and reproducibility on a large scale.

Navenio

Venture Round in 2021
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in location-based services for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Navenio offers a mobile application solution that enhances indoor localization by enabling the tracking of individuals without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. This innovative approach utilizes fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum, sensor data, and indoor mapping to provide accurate location monitoring across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare. Navenio's intelligent workforce solution significantly improves operational efficiency and workflow by automating processes based on real-world best practices.

The Smarter Food Company

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
The Smarter Food Company focuses on developing foods with proven health benefits. The Smarter Food Company was founded in 2019 and was headquartered in Norwich, England.

Milltrust International Group

Acquisition in 2021
Milltrust International Group is a specialist investment organization headquartered in both London and Singapore, with additional regional offices in various dynamic markets worldwide. The firm is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It is managed by a seasoned team with over two decades of experience in investing institutional capital. Operating through its London-based subsidiary, Milltrust International LLP, the organization comprises a diverse group of industry professionals dedicated to delivering tailored investment solutions globally.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Acquisition in 2021
The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, established in 2002 and based in Birmingham, is a venture capital firm supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and nine publicly funded research bodies, including STFC, BBSRC, NERC, and Dstl. Managed independently by Midven, the Fund focuses on nurturing companies that emerge from cutting-edge scientific research conducted in laboratories and technology campuses across the UK. It invests in a range of sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing, software as a service, and agricultural technology. The Fund holds stakes in some of the UK's most innovative companies, contributing to advancements in areas such as novel antibiotics, Alzheimer’s disease research, sustainable chemicals, and airport security technologies.

Online Poundshop

Series A in 2021
Online Poundshop Ltd is an online retailer based in Brierley Hill, United Kingdom, specializing in a wide array of household essentials. Established in 2014, it offers a diverse selection of products, including clothing, watches, jewelry, groceries, personal care items, and household goods. The company provides various categories such as DIY supplies, garden products, baby and children's items, pet foods, arts and crafts, and seasonal goods. Online Poundshop serves customers across the UK and several European countries, including France, Germany, and Portugal, delivering the convenience of home shopping at a single price point. By combining extensive product offerings with a focus on affordability, Online Poundshop aims to meet the everyday needs of its customers while ensuring a seamless online shopping experience.

Unique IQ

Funding Round in 2021
Unique IQ Ltd. is a company based in Redditch, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the home care sector. Founded in 2003, Unique IQ offers a comprehensive suite of workforce management tools tailored for caring businesses. Its flagship product, IQ:timecard, is a web-based application that enables care workers to log visits, manage time and attendance, and receive safety alerts, enhancing their security when visiting clients. Additionally, Unique IQ provides IQ:careplanner, a solution for creating schedules and care plans, which matches care workers to clients based on various factors such as location and qualifications. The company's software addresses critical operational needs, including recruitment, rostering, call monitoring, payroll, and invoicing, thereby improving communication and operational transparency for home care agencies.

Inition

Convertible Note in 2021
Inition decarbonizes battery production and makes it accessible to all levels of the industry. Inition was founded in Didcot, England.

Luxury Cottages

Series A in 2021
Luxury Cottages is a luxury holiday rental agency established in 2019, specializing in the domestic staycation market within the United Kingdom. The company represents over 350 carefully curated luxury properties, including unique holiday homes and restored country houses. Committed to enhancing the quality of the staycation experience, Luxury Cottages prioritizes exceptional customer service akin to that found in high-end travel companies. This dedication has earned the agency numerous awards and recognition in various travel publications, as well as a top ranking in the Cottage and Cottage Rental categories on Trustpilot with an 'Excellent' rating. The team meticulously selects and inspects each property, ensuring high standards of interior design and amenities. Additionally, Luxury Cottages focuses on educating property owners about industry best practices, thereby continually improving the quality of its portfolio while being mindful of the environmental and community impact.

Natural HR

Convertible Note in 2021
Natural HR Limited is a developer of HR software that specializes in providing a cloud-based employee management system for organizations in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Rugby, the company addresses the needs of businesses managing remote employees who require timesheet submissions. Its platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies various HR functions, including tracking employee contact information, managing time off, facilitating training, and evaluating performance. By focusing on user-friendly features and responsive support, Natural HR aims to fill a gap in the market for accessible and effective HR solutions, catering to both small businesses and larger organizations. The development of the software was driven by an internal requirement and has since evolved through collaboration with users, allowing it to adapt to the diverse needs of its clientele.

Stok.ly

Series A in 2021
Stokly Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in designing and developing multi-channel retail software solutions for small to medium-sized retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hereford, the company offers a cloud-based platform that enables retailers to manage their businesses across various e-commerce channels, including their own websites, Facebook, and eBay. Stokly's software features inventory management, ePOS capabilities, and seamless integration with multiple online retail platforms. By providing a user-friendly interface accessible from any device, Stokly allows retailers to oversee their operations from a single dashboard, enhancing efficiency and facilitating growth without upfront fees or long-term contracts.

Zipabout

Series A in 2021
Zipabout Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing data aggregation and communication applications for the transport industry. The company has created a real-time platform that provides personalized door-to-door travel information for passengers. By leveraging advanced technologies and detailed big data sets, Zipabout delivers valuable operational, environmental, and behavioral insights for both transport operators and travelers. Its innovative products, such as the Passenger Connect platform, aggregate real-time data from various transportation sources, offering users alternative route options, transfer details, estimated travel times, and cost information. This approach enhances the travel experience by providing tailored journey information that supports both policy-makers and the transport sector.

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2021
Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

Lazy Flora

Seed Round in 2021
Lazy Flora is a UK-based business that specializes in providing hassle-free plant subscriptions for both indoor and outdoor gardening. The company offers a convenient e-commerce platform where customers can receive thoughtfully curated floral gifts, centerpieces, and a variety of edible plants directly to their doorstep. Additionally, Lazy Flora supplies essential gardening accessories such as compost and gloves, ensuring that customers have everything they need to maintain a beautiful outdoor space throughout the year. By eliminating the need for time-consuming trips to garden centers, Lazy Flora caters to busy individuals who desire a vibrant garden without the associated effort.

Midven

Acquisition in 2021
Midven, established in 1990 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, is a venture capital firm specialising in early-stage and growth-stage investments. It focuses on providing up to £1 million to fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supporting their expansion and development. Midven's team, comprising experienced and hands-on investment managers, offers not only capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

RIPE Building Services

Series A in 2021
RIPE Building is a building design firm based in Melton Mowbray, England, specializing in environment-focused consultancy and management services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of consultative, construction, and project management services aimed at enhancing commercial productivity. By prioritizing sustainability, RIPE Building assists businesses and horticulturists in optimizing their operations to maximize yield while promoting environmentally responsible practices.

The Supply Register

Convertible Note in 2021
The Supply Register Limited is a recruitment platform focused on the education sector, founded in 2016 and based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The company offers a cloud-based solution that connects schools, agencies, and educators through a single portal, facilitating direct access to supply cover from qualified professionals. By addressing challenges such as budget constraints and skill shortages, The Supply Register enables schools to build their talent pools, pay competitive rates to successful candidates, and reduce overall recruitment costs. In addition to its recruitment services, the company provides training and support, as well as a range of educational services that encompass school improvement, finance, and IT.

Connexica

Convertible Note in 2021
Connexica Limited is a data solutions provider specializing in information retrieval and management reporting across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company offers CXAIR, a search-driven data discovery platform that enables users to effectively index, retrieve, and analyze both structured and unstructured data. This platform includes querying and analysis tools, performance management software, and features that allow users to design visual dashboards for comprehensive data overviews. Connexica's solutions cater to various sectors, including healthcare, banking, local government, retail, financial services, councils, and education. Founded in 2006 and originally named Ardentia Search Limited, the company rebranded to Connexica Limited in February 2009 and is headquartered in Stafford, United Kingdom.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2021
Linear Diagnostics Limited is a diagnostics company based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. The company has developed a diagnostic platform that utilizes linear dichroism (LD) technology for a variety of applications, including the detection of antibiotic resistance in infections and testing for bacteria that cause food spoilage. This innovative platform enables simultaneous measurement of multiple targets in a single sample, employing various molecular recognition methods. Additionally, Linear Diagnostics offers a handheld reader specifically designed to measure LD signals. The technology provides significant advantages over conventional methods, facilitating rapid point-of-care tests for infectious diseases and addressing challenges related to antibiotic resistance while aiming to reduce healthcare costs.

CFP Composites

Convertible Note in 2021
CFP Composites Ltd (formerly known as Carbon Fibre Preforms) is based in Dudley in the West Midlands, operating from a 28,000 square foot factory configured on a modular basis allowing for low-cost, rapid expansion. Offering a unique range of carbon fibre composite materials for extreme high temperature applications. CFP Composites’ technology enables composite materials to be produced significantly quicker, making the materials a commercially viable alternative to metal solutions.

RoadHow

Seed Round in 2021
RoadHow is a technology company based in Solihull, United Kingdom, that specializes in driver risk management and learning. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform aimed at enhancing drivers' knowledge and learning experiences. The platform facilitates data-compliant engagement, allowing clients to leverage advertising, messaging, and marketing opportunities. By doing so, RoadHow aims to assist organizations in improving loss ratios, reducing accident frequency, and enhancing driver retention.

Nemesis Bioscience

Funding Round in 2021
Nemesis Bioscience Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic agents. The company's core focus is to restore the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against currently resistant microbial pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience achieves this through its symbiotics, which directly kill pathogenic microorganisms and/or sensitize them to currently available antibiotics. The company's solutions are employed to treat infections and prevent patients from acquiring potentially life-threatening resistant pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience has been recognized for its work, having received the King's College, Cambridge Entrepreneurship Award in 2014, and has filed international patent applications for its inventions.

D-RisQ

Venture Round in 2020
D-RisQ Ltd. is a company based in Malvern, United Kingdom, that specializes in IT consulting services with a focus on enhancing system safety through the development of automated software verification tools. Founded in 2011, D-RisQ offers products such as Kapture, which helps users formulate clear and verifiable software requirements, and Modelworks, which automates the verification of designs created in Simulink and Stateflow. The company's innovative approach employs formal methods of mathematical technology, enabling efficient verification of software from design to object code. This reduces the reliance on extensive testing and highly trained engineers, allowing businesses in diverse sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and security, to meet stringent regulatory standards more cost-effectively and swiftly than traditional methods.

Navenio

Series A in 2020
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in location-based services for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Navenio offers a mobile application solution that enhances indoor localization by enabling the tracking of individuals without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. This innovative approach utilizes fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum, sensor data, and indoor mapping to provide accurate location monitoring across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare. Navenio's intelligent workforce solution significantly improves operational efficiency and workflow by automating processes based on real-world best practices.

Atelerix

Venture Round in 2020
Atelerix Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the storage and transportation of viable cells and tissues at room temperature. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a patented technology that utilizes alginate hydrogels to encapsulate biological products, protecting them from biochemical and physical damage during storage and shipping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for customers to use cells and assays immediately upon arrival without the risk of cytotoxicity or damage. Atelerix's technology enhances predictability and reliability in drug discovery models and cell therapies, allowing for the safe storage and transport of suspended and planted cells, as well as tissues and stem cells.

Zipabout

Convertible Note in 2020
Zipabout Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing data aggregation and communication applications for the transport industry. The company has created a real-time platform that provides personalized door-to-door travel information for passengers. By leveraging advanced technologies and detailed big data sets, Zipabout delivers valuable operational, environmental, and behavioral insights for both transport operators and travelers. Its innovative products, such as the Passenger Connect platform, aggregate real-time data from various transportation sources, offering users alternative route options, transfer details, estimated travel times, and cost information. This approach enhances the travel experience by providing tailored journey information that supports both policy-makers and the transport sector.

Beauty Despite Cancer

Series A in 2020
Beauty Despite Cancer provides expertise in skincare for those living with and beyond cancer. Beauty Despite Cancer was founded in 2013 and was headquartered in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

Keit

Funding Round in 2020
Keit Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced spectrometers and related instruments that operate across a spectrum from ultraviolet to far infrared rays. Established in 2012 and based in Didcot, United Kingdom, the company focuses on innovative applications for its products, which include the measurement of signal levels, vibrations, and various substances in both gas and liquid forms. One of Keit's flagship products is the microFTS®, a compact and rugged Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer originally developed for space applications. This device sets a new benchmark for real-time liquid-state analyses and serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, oil and gas, and food and beverage, where performance in extreme environments is crucial.

Attomarker

Convertible Note in 2020
Attomarker is a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, founded by Professor Andrew Shaw, and operates with a team of scientists and engineers across the UK and Germany. The company has developed a patented technology that facilitates blood testing using a disposable, credit-card-sized chip that connects to a mobile device. This system allows for the visualization and interpretation of blood tests via an iPhone, enabling results to be shared with electronic patient records and linked to an AI symptom checker for diagnosis. Attomarker's planned tests include those for food allergies, pregnancy, and C-reactive protein, with future research aimed at HIV testing, infectious diseases, Alzheimer’s, and other health concerns. The company aims to establish three sales channels: private doctors, pharmacies, and direct-to-consumer sales, enhancing accessibility to advanced diagnostic options.

Navenio

Series A in 2020
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in location-based services for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Navenio offers a mobile application solution that enhances indoor localization by enabling the tracking of individuals without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. This innovative approach utilizes fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum, sensor data, and indoor mapping to provide accurate location monitoring across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare. Navenio's intelligent workforce solution significantly improves operational efficiency and workflow by automating processes based on real-world best practices.

Unique IQ

Funding Round in 2020
Unique IQ Ltd. is a company based in Redditch, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the home care sector. Founded in 2003, Unique IQ offers a comprehensive suite of workforce management tools tailored for caring businesses. Its flagship product, IQ:timecard, is a web-based application that enables care workers to log visits, manage time and attendance, and receive safety alerts, enhancing their security when visiting clients. Additionally, Unique IQ provides IQ:careplanner, a solution for creating schedules and care plans, which matches care workers to clients based on various factors such as location and qualifications. The company's software addresses critical operational needs, including recruitment, rostering, call monitoring, payroll, and invoicing, thereby improving communication and operational transparency for home care agencies.

CFP Composites

Series A in 2020
CFP Composites Ltd (formerly known as Carbon Fibre Preforms) is based in Dudley in the West Midlands, operating from a 28,000 square foot factory configured on a modular basis allowing for low-cost, rapid expansion. Offering a unique range of carbon fibre composite materials for extreme high temperature applications. CFP Composites’ technology enables composite materials to be produced significantly quicker, making the materials a commercially viable alternative to metal solutions.

GyreOx

Funding Round in 2020
GyreOx Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, specializes in macrocyclic drug discovery. The company has developed a proprietary platform that utilizes chemoenzymatic technology for generating macrocycles and Gyrocycle macrocyclic peptides. These peptides uniquely combine the target-engagement capabilities of biologics with the cell-entry properties of small molecules, allowing for the treatment of complex human diseases that currently have unmet medical needs. By focusing on the development of highly modified macrocyclic peptides, GyreOx aims to provide innovative therapeutics to improve patient outcomes.

Stok.ly

Convertible Note in 2020
Stokly Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in designing and developing multi-channel retail software solutions for small to medium-sized retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hereford, the company offers a cloud-based platform that enables retailers to manage their businesses across various e-commerce channels, including their own websites, Facebook, and eBay. Stokly's software features inventory management, ePOS capabilities, and seamless integration with multiple online retail platforms. By providing a user-friendly interface accessible from any device, Stokly allows retailers to oversee their operations from a single dashboard, enhancing efficiency and facilitating growth without upfront fees or long-term contracts.

Luffy AI

Funding Round in 2020
Luffy AI Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in Thame, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced AI technologies that exhibit neuroplasticity. The company focuses on creating adaptive neural networks capable of learning and adjusting in real-time at the edge. Its key products include an adaptive AI flight controller for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and an intelligent actuator controller designed for robotics and industrial applications. Luffy AI's control systems are engineered to optimize the performance of existing manufacturing equipment by learning its specific nuances and adapting to changes over time. This innovative approach enables businesses to expand the capabilities of their operations and enhances the application of artificial intelligence in complex industrial environments.

The Supply Register

Funding Round in 2019
The Supply Register Limited is a recruitment platform focused on the education sector, founded in 2016 and based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The company offers a cloud-based solution that connects schools, agencies, and educators through a single portal, facilitating direct access to supply cover from qualified professionals. By addressing challenges such as budget constraints and skill shortages, The Supply Register enables schools to build their talent pools, pay competitive rates to successful candidates, and reduce overall recruitment costs. In addition to its recruitment services, the company provides training and support, as well as a range of educational services that encompass school improvement, finance, and IT.

Zipabout

Seed Round in 2019
Zipabout Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing data aggregation and communication applications for the transport industry. The company has created a real-time platform that provides personalized door-to-door travel information for passengers. By leveraging advanced technologies and detailed big data sets, Zipabout delivers valuable operational, environmental, and behavioral insights for both transport operators and travelers. Its innovative products, such as the Passenger Connect platform, aggregate real-time data from various transportation sources, offering users alternative route options, transfer details, estimated travel times, and cost information. This approach enhances the travel experience by providing tailored journey information that supports both policy-makers and the transport sector.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2019
Linear Diagnostics Limited is a diagnostics company based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. The company has developed a diagnostic platform that utilizes linear dichroism (LD) technology for a variety of applications, including the detection of antibiotic resistance in infections and testing for bacteria that cause food spoilage. This innovative platform enables simultaneous measurement of multiple targets in a single sample, employing various molecular recognition methods. Additionally, Linear Diagnostics offers a handheld reader specifically designed to measure LD signals. The technology provides significant advantages over conventional methods, facilitating rapid point-of-care tests for infectious diseases and addressing challenges related to antibiotic resistance while aiming to reduce healthcare costs.

Stok.ly

Venture Round in 2019
Stokly Ltd is a UK-based company that specializes in designing and developing multi-channel retail software solutions for small to medium-sized retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hereford, the company offers a cloud-based platform that enables retailers to manage their businesses across various e-commerce channels, including their own websites, Facebook, and eBay. Stokly's software features inventory management, ePOS capabilities, and seamless integration with multiple online retail platforms. By providing a user-friendly interface accessible from any device, Stokly allows retailers to oversee their operations from a single dashboard, enhancing efficiency and facilitating growth without upfront fees or long-term contracts.

Online Poundshop

Series A in 2019
Online Poundshop Ltd is an online retailer based in Brierley Hill, United Kingdom, specializing in a wide array of household essentials. Established in 2014, it offers a diverse selection of products, including clothing, watches, jewelry, groceries, personal care items, and household goods. The company provides various categories such as DIY supplies, garden products, baby and children's items, pet foods, arts and crafts, and seasonal goods. Online Poundshop serves customers across the UK and several European countries, including France, Germany, and Portugal, delivering the convenience of home shopping at a single price point. By combining extensive product offerings with a focus on affordability, Online Poundshop aims to meet the everyday needs of its customers while ensuring a seamless online shopping experience.

Zegami

Series B in 2019
Zegami Limited is a company that specializes in visual data exploration tools designed for the analysis of large collections of images, particularly in scientific and medical contexts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, Zegami transforms visual data into actionable information by integrating media, data, and artificial intelligence. Its platform supports users in searching, sorting, filtering, and grouping data, which facilitates the identification of patterns, correlations, and anomalies. The solution caters to a variety of sectors, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) management, microscopy, genomics, and cultural heritage organizations such as galleries and museums. Additionally, Zegami offers a plugin API that enables developers to create custom visualizations, enhancing the platform's versatility and applicability across different fields.

Arctoris

Seed Round in 2019
Arctoris Limited is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, with additional operations in Boston and Singapore. Founded in 2016, Arctoris has developed a unique automated drug discovery platform that combines advanced robotics and data science to enhance the efficiency of drug discovery programs. The platform enables researchers and biotech entrepreneurs to design and execute cellular and molecular biology experiments online, generating high-quality data from various biochemical and cell-based assays. By providing secure data storage, analysis, and visualization, Arctoris allows clients to make informed decisions with reliable and well-annotated data. The company's approach focuses on oncology and neurodegenerative diseases, actively pursuing drug discovery programs while also offering access to its platform for select partners in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. This data-driven strategy aims to increase the likelihood of success and accelerate the progression of new therapies toward clinical application.

Atelerix

Venture Round in 2019
Atelerix Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the storage and transportation of viable cells and tissues at room temperature. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a patented technology that utilizes alginate hydrogels to encapsulate biological products, protecting them from biochemical and physical damage during storage and shipping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for customers to use cells and assays immediately upon arrival without the risk of cytotoxicity or damage. Atelerix's technology enhances predictability and reliability in drug discovery models and cell therapies, allowing for the safe storage and transport of suspended and planted cells, as well as tissues and stem cells.

PolyProx

Seed Round in 2019
PolyProx Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. It focuses on researching and developing innovative drug therapies aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's flagship product, Polyproxin, utilizes engineered proteins that selectively target tumor cells. This mechanism activates the natural degradation processes within the cells, allowing for the removal of disease-causing proteins. By employing this novel approach, PolyProx aims to provide effective treatment options for cancer patients, potentially improving their outcomes and quality of life.

The Smarter Food Company

Convertible Note in 2019
The Smarter Food Company focuses on developing foods with proven health benefits. The Smarter Food Company was founded in 2019 and was headquartered in Norwich, England.

Alloyed

Funding Round in 2019
Alloyed is a company based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, founded in 2017, that specializes in the research and development of alloy design methods and advanced materials. The firm focuses on creating proprietary software, specifically Alloys-by-Design, which allows for rapid alloy design and optimization. This software employs data and advanced physical models to simulate the performance of various alloys, enabling the evaluation of millions of potential alloy combinations across a wide range of applications. Alloyed serves multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical devices, energy, and consumer goods, providing tailored solutions that enhance performance and efficiency in alloy production and application.

Natural HR

Series A in 2019
Natural HR Limited is a developer of HR software that specializes in providing a cloud-based employee management system for organizations in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Rugby, the company addresses the needs of businesses managing remote employees who require timesheet submissions. Its platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies various HR functions, including tracking employee contact information, managing time off, facilitating training, and evaluating performance. By focusing on user-friendly features and responsive support, Natural HR aims to fill a gap in the market for accessible and effective HR solutions, catering to both small businesses and larger organizations. The development of the software was driven by an internal requirement and has since evolved through collaboration with users, allowing it to adapt to the diverse needs of its clientele.

Oxford Brain Diagnostics

Funding Round in 2019
Oxford Brain Diagnostics Ltd is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that develops an innovative Cortical Disarray Measurement (CDM) platform utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. This technology enables the clinical assessment and diagnosis of dementia by analyzing changes at the cellular level, which were previously only observable post-mortem. The CDM platform provides a detailed index of the health of cellular circuits in the brain, allowing for the early detection of cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer's. By evaluating micro-structural changes in response to memory complaints, the company aims to facilitate timely interventions and appropriate treatment for patients, ultimately improving the management of dementia. Established in 2018, Oxford Brain Diagnostics is committed to advancing brain health diagnostics.

Pragmatic

Venture Round in 2019
PragmatIC specializes in ultra-low-cost flexible electronics, specifically through the development of flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs) that are thinner than human hair. These circuits can be invisibly embedded in various objects, allowing for innovative solutions to everyday challenges that traditional electronics cannot address effectively. The company offers a FlexIC Foundry service, enabling designers to create application-specific flexible devices at a reduced cost and time compared to conventional silicon circuits, thus opening new market opportunities. Additionally, PragmatIC provides standard FlexIC products that enhance established technologies like RFID and NFC for mass-market applications, paving the way for a vast array of smart objects capable of interacting with consumers and their environments. FlexICs are produced using the company's unique FlexLogIC production system, which allows for cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing with significantly lower capital and operational costs than traditional silicon fabrication. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, PragmatIC serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and security, with a growing global clientele.

Iota Sciences

Funding Round in 2018
Iota Sciences Ltd. is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and delivering innovative tools and technologies that utilize fluid shaping technologies to enhance drug discovery processes. The company focuses on creating fluidic mu-wells specifically designed for cell biology applications, aiming to advance research and discovery in this field. Through its unique capabilities, Iota Sciences seeks to facilitate significant advancements in the understanding and manipulation of cellular systems.

CFP Composites

Venture Round in 2018
CFP Composites Ltd (formerly known as Carbon Fibre Preforms) is based in Dudley in the West Midlands, operating from a 28,000 square foot factory configured on a modular basis allowing for low-cost, rapid expansion. Offering a unique range of carbon fibre composite materials for extreme high temperature applications. CFP Composites’ technology enables composite materials to be produced significantly quicker, making the materials a commercially viable alternative to metal solutions.

Unique IQ

Funding Round in 2018
Unique IQ Ltd. is a company based in Redditch, United Kingdom, that specializes in designing and developing software solutions for the home care sector. Founded in 2003, Unique IQ offers a comprehensive suite of workforce management tools tailored for caring businesses. Its flagship product, IQ:timecard, is a web-based application that enables care workers to log visits, manage time and attendance, and receive safety alerts, enhancing their security when visiting clients. Additionally, Unique IQ provides IQ:careplanner, a solution for creating schedules and care plans, which matches care workers to clients based on various factors such as location and qualifications. The company's software addresses critical operational needs, including recruitment, rostering, call monitoring, payroll, and invoicing, thereby improving communication and operational transparency for home care agencies.

Oxford VR

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford VR Limited specializes in developing cognitive treatments for various clinical conditions using virtual reality technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company leverages extensive research from Professor Daniel Freeman to create automated therapies delivered by a virtual coach. These innovative treatments address issues such as fear of heights, psychosis, and social anxiety. By utilizing immersive VR experiences, Oxford VR aims to provide faster, more effective, and cost-efficient psychological interventions compared to traditional methods. The company's focus is on delivering clinically validated and user-centered solutions that enhance access to mental health care, benefiting patients, healthcare professionals, and the broader health system.

Igloo Vision

Funding Round in 2018
Igloo Vision Limited specializes in creating immersive 360º projection technologies for various applications, including simulation, visualization, and collaborative experiences. The company designs and manufactures a range of virtual reality tools, such as media players, software, projection domes, and cylinders, which enable users to experience digital content in shared immersive environments. These technologies facilitate group interactions for purposes like team training, design meetings, stakeholder engagement, and big data analysis. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, Igloo Vision has developed a substantial portfolio of installations and events worldwide, catering to numerous clients, including prominent global brands. The company’s innovative solutions allow for versatile and affordable virtual reality experiences, transforming how teams collaborate and visualize information.

Connexica

Funding Round in 2018
Connexica Limited is a data solutions provider specializing in information retrieval and management reporting across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company offers CXAIR, a search-driven data discovery platform that enables users to effectively index, retrieve, and analyze both structured and unstructured data. This platform includes querying and analysis tools, performance management software, and features that allow users to design visual dashboards for comprehensive data overviews. Connexica's solutions cater to various sectors, including healthcare, banking, local government, retail, financial services, councils, and education. Founded in 2006 and originally named Ardentia Search Limited, the company rebranded to Connexica Limited in February 2009 and is headquartered in Stafford, United Kingdom.

Nemesis Bioscience

Funding Round in 2018
Nemesis Bioscience Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic agents. The company's core focus is to restore the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against currently resistant microbial pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience achieves this through its symbiotics, which directly kill pathogenic microorganisms and/or sensitize them to currently available antibiotics. The company's solutions are employed to treat infections and prevent patients from acquiring potentially life-threatening resistant pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience has been recognized for its work, having received the King's College, Cambridge Entrepreneurship Award in 2014, and has filed international patent applications for its inventions.

Geospatial Insight

Series A in 2018
Geospatial Insight Limited specializes in providing business intelligence solutions that leverage satellite and aerial imagery, geospatial data, and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2012 and based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, the company serves corporate clients, financial institutions, and the insurance sector across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its offerings include sales-traffic data products that aid in market analysis and location strategy, as well as risk assessment services that evaluate asset exposure and monitor threats to business continuity. The firm also conducts investment evaluations through quantitative and qualitative analyses, providing insights into revenue potential and production quality. Additionally, Geospatial Insight offers asset monitoring services, event impact assessments, and competitive intelligence, utilizing a combination of machine learning and big data analytics to enhance decision-making and provide clients with a competitive edge.

Orbit Discovery

Series A in 2018
Orbit Discovery Ltd. is a biotechnology company specializing in peptide display technology to discover peptide drugs for chronic diseases. Established in 2015 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company utilizes an innovative in vitro bead display platform that links randomized peptide sequences to their encoding DNA. This technology enables high-throughput screening of peptides, facilitating the identification and optimization of potential drug candidates. By combining the specificity and efficacy of large biologic molecules with the advantages of small molecules, such as lower manufacturing costs and simpler delivery methods, Orbit Discovery aims to address a wide range of chronic diseases affecting large patient populations. The company's focus is on both internal drug discovery programs and collaborative research efforts, streamlining the discovery process and accelerating the development of new peptide therapeutics.

Oxford Space Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford Space Systems Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company focuses on creating innovative deployable antennas, panels, hinge systems, and composite linear boom systems, utilizing advanced design techniques such as origami and proprietary materials. These technologies aim to produce structures that are lighter, less complex, and more cost-effective than traditional alternatives, catering to the global satellite industry. Oxford Space Systems has gained recognition for its rapid product development, notably with its AstroTube Boom, which achieved successful deployment in under 30 months. The company has engaged in various co-development projects supported by the UK government, collaborating with leading European satellite manufacturers and securing commercial contracts in Asia and the US. With a growing team of professionals possessing extensive experience in the space sector, Oxford Space Systems operates from a custom facility at the Harwell Space Cluster, equipped to handle defense and security contracts.

Synthace

Series A in 2018
Synthace Limited is a company focused on transforming the way biological experimentation is conducted across various sectors, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, and industrial biotechnology. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Synthace offers a cloud-based platform called Antha. This platform enables life science research and development teams to streamline their experimental processes by allowing scientists to design, plan, and execute reproducible experiments without requiring coding skills. Antha facilitates the automation of laboratory experiments and the organization of experimental data, making it easier for researchers to run complex experiments that might have been previously deemed impractical. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.

Atelerix

Seed Round in 2018
Atelerix Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the storage and transportation of viable cells and tissues at room temperature. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a patented technology that utilizes alginate hydrogels to encapsulate biological products, protecting them from biochemical and physical damage during storage and shipping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for customers to use cells and assays immediately upon arrival without the risk of cytotoxicity or damage. Atelerix's technology enhances predictability and reliability in drug discovery models and cell therapies, allowing for the safe storage and transport of suspended and planted cells, as well as tissues and stem cells.

MIRICO

Venture Round in 2018
MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

Oxford Flow

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford Flow Ltd. is a company that designs, manufactures, and supplies pressure control equipment, including gas regulators, water pressure reducing valves (PRVs), silencers, and pilots. Established in 2015 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company serves a variety of industries such as water, gas, marine, oil and gas, process, power, and building services. Oxford Flow's products are engineered to simplify systems and enhance reliability while meeting rigorous standards for water quality and leakage control. The company focuses on delivering practical solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact, backed by extensive testing and customer feedback. By combining academic expertise with industry knowledge, Oxford Flow aims to provide innovative and efficient pressure control solutions that help customers save costs without compromising performance.

Tokamak Solutions

Funding Round in 2018
Tokamak Solutions UK Ltd. engages in providing technology for fusion neutron source to transmute nuclear waste. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

SFH Oxford

Seed Round in 2018
SFH Oxford Ltd. is a company based in Didcot, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and marketing innovative healthcare products aimed at improving the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of products, including Graducheck, a sensor-based technology that enhances the application of compression bandages, and anatomical focus technology graduated compression socks designed to ensure appropriate compression levels. SFH Oxford also provides K-gel, a wound dressing. By focusing on optimizing care for patients with chronic wounds, the company's solutions aim to enhance healing rates and patient compliance while remaining cost-effective for healthcare systems. SFH Oxford's leadership team brings extensive experience in medical device technology and wound care, and the company is actively conducting clinical and field trials on additional products that show promising results in real-world applications.

Quethera

Convertible Note in 2018
Quethera Limited is a gene therapy company based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative treatments for glaucoma and other ophthalmic diseases, particularly aimed at reducing progressive visual loss associated with these conditions. Quethera collaborates with leading experts in the field of glaucoma to design and conduct clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy and safety of its novel therapies, especially for patients who experience accelerated visual field loss. With a strong foundation in gene therapeutic design and development, Quethera is advancing its research pipeline from preclinical testing into clinical development, striving to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from common blinding eye diseases. As of August 2018, Quethera operates as a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc.

Webmoco

Convertible Note in 2018
Webmoco Limited is a digital development agency based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, specializing in software design and development solutions for clients both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services including user experience design, business analysis, and the development of enterprise and mobile applications, as well as other digital products. Webmoco focuses on understanding brands and enhancing user experience to deliver intuitive and efficient digital solutions across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and tablet.

Navenio

Seed Round in 2017
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in location-based services for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Navenio offers a mobile application solution that enhances indoor localization by enabling the tracking of individuals without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. This innovative approach utilizes fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum, sensor data, and indoor mapping to provide accurate location monitoring across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare. Navenio's intelligent workforce solution significantly improves operational efficiency and workflow by automating processes based on real-world best practices.

Attomarker

Series A in 2017
Attomarker is a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, founded by Professor Andrew Shaw, and operates with a team of scientists and engineers across the UK and Germany. The company has developed a patented technology that facilitates blood testing using a disposable, credit-card-sized chip that connects to a mobile device. This system allows for the visualization and interpretation of blood tests via an iPhone, enabling results to be shared with electronic patient records and linked to an AI symptom checker for diagnosis. Attomarker's planned tests include those for food allergies, pregnancy, and C-reactive protein, with future research aimed at HIV testing, infectious diseases, Alzheimer’s, and other health concerns. The company aims to establish three sales channels: private doctors, pharmacies, and direct-to-consumer sales, enhancing accessibility to advanced diagnostic options.

Synthace

Series A in 2017
Synthace Limited is a company focused on transforming the way biological experimentation is conducted across various sectors, including health, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, agri-science, and industrial biotechnology. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Synthace offers a cloud-based platform called Antha. This platform enables life science research and development teams to streamline their experimental processes by allowing scientists to design, plan, and execute reproducible experiments without requiring coding skills. Antha facilitates the automation of laboratory experiments and the organization of experimental data, making it easier for researchers to run complex experiments that might have been previously deemed impractical. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.

Webmoco

Convertible Note in 2017
Webmoco Limited is a digital development agency based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, specializing in software design and development solutions for clients both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services including user experience design, business analysis, and the development of enterprise and mobile applications, as well as other digital products. Webmoco focuses on understanding brands and enhancing user experience to deliver intuitive and efficient digital solutions across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and tablet.

Learnerbly

Seed Round in 2017
Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Quethera

Convertible Note in 2017
Quethera Limited is a gene therapy company based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative treatments for glaucoma and other ophthalmic diseases, particularly aimed at reducing progressive visual loss associated with these conditions. Quethera collaborates with leading experts in the field of glaucoma to design and conduct clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy and safety of its novel therapies, especially for patients who experience accelerated visual field loss. With a strong foundation in gene therapeutic design and development, Quethera is advancing its research pipeline from preclinical testing into clinical development, striving to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from common blinding eye diseases. As of August 2018, Quethera operates as a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc.

Tokamak Solutions

Funding Round in 2017
Tokamak Solutions UK Ltd. engages in providing technology for fusion neutron source to transmute nuclear waste. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom.

Oxford Space Systems

Series A in 2017
Oxford Space Systems Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company focuses on creating innovative deployable antennas, panels, hinge systems, and composite linear boom systems, utilizing advanced design techniques such as origami and proprietary materials. These technologies aim to produce structures that are lighter, less complex, and more cost-effective than traditional alternatives, catering to the global satellite industry. Oxford Space Systems has gained recognition for its rapid product development, notably with its AstroTube Boom, which achieved successful deployment in under 30 months. The company has engaged in various co-development projects supported by the UK government, collaborating with leading European satellite manufacturers and securing commercial contracts in Asia and the US. With a growing team of professionals possessing extensive experience in the space sector, Oxford Space Systems operates from a custom facility at the Harwell Space Cluster, equipped to handle defense and security contracts.

Attomarker

Seed Round in 2017
Attomarker is a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, founded by Professor Andrew Shaw, and operates with a team of scientists and engineers across the UK and Germany. The company has developed a patented technology that facilitates blood testing using a disposable, credit-card-sized chip that connects to a mobile device. This system allows for the visualization and interpretation of blood tests via an iPhone, enabling results to be shared with electronic patient records and linked to an AI symptom checker for diagnosis. Attomarker's planned tests include those for food allergies, pregnancy, and C-reactive protein, with future research aimed at HIV testing, infectious diseases, Alzheimer’s, and other health concerns. The company aims to establish three sales channels: private doctors, pharmacies, and direct-to-consumer sales, enhancing accessibility to advanced diagnostic options.

Cytox

Series B in 2017
Cytox Limited specializes in developing products and services aimed at diagnosing and treating neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The company has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and diagnosis of Alzheimer's in its early stages, addressing a critical need as the prevalence of the disease rises globally. Cytox's offerings include cellular and genetic assays for identifying cell cycle deficits in patients, along with biomarker and drug-screening services for pharmaceutical companies engaged in clinical trials. The company collaborates with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, to enhance its commercial testing capabilities. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, as well as research laboratories involved in clinical research and drug development.

Linear Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2017
Linear Diagnostics Limited is a diagnostics company based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2011. The company has developed a diagnostic platform that utilizes linear dichroism (LD) technology for a variety of applications, including the detection of antibiotic resistance in infections and testing for bacteria that cause food spoilage. This innovative platform enables simultaneous measurement of multiple targets in a single sample, employing various molecular recognition methods. Additionally, Linear Diagnostics offers a handheld reader specifically designed to measure LD signals. The technology provides significant advantages over conventional methods, facilitating rapid point-of-care tests for infectious diseases and addressing challenges related to antibiotic resistance while aiming to reduce healthcare costs.

Connexica

Convertible Note in 2017
Connexica Limited is a data solutions provider specializing in information retrieval and management reporting across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company offers CXAIR, a search-driven data discovery platform that enables users to effectively index, retrieve, and analyze both structured and unstructured data. This platform includes querying and analysis tools, performance management software, and features that allow users to design visual dashboards for comprehensive data overviews. Connexica's solutions cater to various sectors, including healthcare, banking, local government, retail, financial services, councils, and education. Founded in 2006 and originally named Ardentia Search Limited, the company rebranded to Connexica Limited in February 2009 and is headquartered in Stafford, United Kingdom.

Nemesis Bioscience

Seed Round in 2017
Nemesis Bioscience Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic agents. The company's core focus is to restore the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against currently resistant microbial pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience achieves this through its symbiotics, which directly kill pathogenic microorganisms and/or sensitize them to currently available antibiotics. The company's solutions are employed to treat infections and prevent patients from acquiring potentially life-threatening resistant pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience has been recognized for its work, having received the King's College, Cambridge Entrepreneurship Award in 2014, and has filed international patent applications for its inventions.
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