Douglas Hansen-Luke

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman

Sakura Holloway

Investment Director

David Knox

Founding Director and Shareholder

Rupert Lyle

Investment Director

Hassan Mahmudul

VC Investor

Andrew Muir Ph.D

Investment Director

Guy Pengelley

Investment Director

Ed Phillips

Partner

Oliver Sexton

Head of Life Science

Huw Sparkes

Investment Manager

Griff Williams

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 specializes in digital technology for streamlining pharmaceutical sourcing. Its automated cloud-based service tracks data, alerts users to medicine shortages, and connects them to reliable sources. The MHRA-approved platform also automates regulatory processes, saving pharmacies time and effort. After successful market testing, the solution is now being rolled out nationwide across community and NHS Trusts in the UK.

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 is a business intelligence provider based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, specializing in the analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of services, including mapping data, risk assessment, and asset monitoring. Its solutions cater to corporate clients, investors, and insurance firms across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Geospatial Insight utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning and big data analytics to deliver insights that support decision-making in areas like retail location analysis, claims estimation, and competitive intelligence. The firm’s expertise allows it to model asset exposure, assess vulnerabilities, and track changes over time, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of risks and opportunities in their respective markets.

HydRegen

Seed Round in 2023
HydRegen is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable solutions for chemical manufacturing. It develops bio-based manufacturing technologies and uses biocatalysis to enable the production of clean, safe, and sustainable chemicals. Founded in 2020 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company supports early-stage industrial research and development with greater agility, speed, and predictability. By applying biocatalysis at scale, HydRegen aims to help chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors validate critical cost, productivity, and reproducibility targets, facilitating large-scale deployment of sustainable processes.

Vitarka Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Vitarka Therapeutics is a London-based company that specializes in developing medical technologies and solutions aimed at treating various types of cancer. The company has created a targeted non-viral delivery platform designed for intracellular targets, particularly in oncology, neuroscience, and neurodegeneration. This innovative platform works by activating the immune system and normalizing tumor vasculature, significantly improving outcomes for late-stage cancer patients, including those with lung, colon, and breast cancers. By utilizing re-engineered pore-forming proteins, Vitarka Therapeutics enables cell-specific targeting and endosomal release of therapeutic cargo, providing cancer patients with improved prospects for leading normal lives and maintaining hope for the future.

Productive Machines

Seed Round in 2023
Productive Machines enhances metal cutting efficiency by employing digital twins of machining processes. This enables rapid simulation of millions of parameters, improving CAM and G-code for increased productivity and part quality.

iEthico

Seed Round in 2022
iEthico specializes in digital technology for streamlining pharmaceutical sourcing. Its automated cloud-based service tracks data, alerts users to medicine shortages, and connects them to reliable sources. The MHRA-approved platform also automates regulatory processes, saving pharmacies time and effort. After successful market testing, the solution is now being rolled out nationwide across community and NHS Trusts in the UK.

RoadHow

Funding Round in 2022
RoadHow is a technology company based in Solihull, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. It specializes in driver risk management and education through its innovative online platform. This platform allows drivers to assess their driving knowledge while providing opportunities for further learning. RoadHow's offerings include data-compliant engagement tools that facilitate advertising, messaging, and marketing, aimed at helping clients enhance their operational efficiency. By leveraging these capabilities, the company supports clients in improving loss ratios, reducing incident frequency, and increasing retention rates among drivers.

Stok.ly

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015, Stok.ly specializes in developing a comprehensive multi-channel retail software solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Its cloud-based platform enables users to manage their business across multiple e-commerce platforms, including stock control and ePos, with seamless integration into retailers' own websites and other online channels.

Halo Solutions

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2014, Halo Solutions specializes in event and venue management solutions. Its cloud-based software facilitates incident logging, action recording, and practical training, ensuring safety and fire safety across events and venues.

RIPE Building Services

Series B in 2022
RIPE Building Services is a building design firm headquartered in Melton Mowbray, England, that specializes in consultative, construction, and comprehensive project management services. The company focuses on providing environmentally conscious solutions tailored to enhance commercial productivity. By offering a diverse array of services, RIPE Building Services assists businesses and horticulturists in maximizing their yield through sustainable practices, ensuring both efficiency and environmental responsibility in their projects.

Beam

Series B in 2022
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing 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 clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.

AMLo Biosciences

Venture Round in 2022
AMLo Biosciences Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, focused on developing diagnostic solutions for melanoma. Incorporated in 2017, the company has created a diagnostic kit that utilizes the AMBLor test, which accurately predicts the risk of disease progression in patients with early AJCC Stage I and Stage II melanoma. This test identifies two specific proteins in the skin overlying the primary tumor that are typically lost in high-risk melanoma cases. By providing a reliable prognostic assessment, AMLo aims to help stratify patients for appropriate treatment and follow-up, ultimately reducing the psychological burden on patients and decreasing healthcare costs associated with unnecessary surveillance.

Diverse School Travel

Convertible Note in 2022
A UK-based educational tour operator specializing in cultural and historical trips for schools and colleges across Europe. Headquartered in Birmingham, their multilingual team focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

Igloo Vision

Convertible Note in 2022
Igloo Vision Limited specializes in immersive 360º projection technologies designed for various applications, including simulation, visualization, and collaborative experiences. The company creates virtual reality tools such as media players, software interfaces, projector rigs, and a range of projection environments including domes and cylinders. These immersive spaces allow groups to engage with digital content, making them ideal for entertainment, teamwork, training, and data visualization. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, Igloo Vision has built a reputation over its decade-long history by collaborating with major global brands and delivering numerous installations and events worldwide. The company's innovative approach transforms any digital content into a shared immersive experience, enhancing the way teams collaborate and visualize complex information.

Prism Network

Convertible Note in 2022
Prism Network specializes in disaster recovery and building repair services across the United Kingdom. It caters to insurance and property sectors, offering a wide range of services including flood restoration, fire damage repair, structural repairs, asbestos removal, and more. The company works with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, facilities managers, and property management companies to provide efficient solutions for their clients.

Geospatial Insight

Convertible Note in 2022
Geospatial Insight Limited is a business intelligence provider based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, specializing in the analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of services, including mapping data, risk assessment, and asset monitoring. Its solutions cater to corporate clients, investors, and insurance firms across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Geospatial Insight utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning and big data analytics to deliver insights that support decision-making in areas like retail location analysis, claims estimation, and competitive intelligence. The firm’s expertise allows it to model asset exposure, assess vulnerabilities, and track changes over time, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of risks and opportunities in their respective markets.

Oxford Space Systems

Funding Round in 2022
Founded in 2013, Oxford Space Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company's products include deployable panels/hinge systems, composite linear boom systems, and deployable antennas, designed to be lighter, less complex, and lower cost than traditional alternatives. With a team of experienced professionals and backing from venture capital funds, Oxford Space Systems has successfully completed government co-developments and commercial contracts with leading satellite builders worldwide.

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 focused on sustainable solutions for chemical manufacturing. It develops bio-based manufacturing technologies and uses biocatalysis to enable the production of clean, safe, and sustainable chemicals. Founded in 2020 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company supports early-stage industrial research and development with greater agility, speed, and predictability. By applying biocatalysis at scale, HydRegen aims to help chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors validate critical cost, productivity, and reproducibility targets, facilitating large-scale deployment of sustainable processes.

Navenio

Venture Round in 2021
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.

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 supports early-stage companies spun out of UK research institutions, focusing on innovative technologies and life sciences. Backed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and managed independently by Midven, the fund invests in diverse sectors such as healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing.

Online Poundshop

Series A in 2021
Online Poundshop Ltd is an online retailer that specializes in providing a wide array of household essentials at a single price point, offering convenience for customers seeking affordable shopping options. Established in February 2014 and headquartered in Brierley Hill, United Kingdom, the company provides a diverse selection of products, including clothing, watches, jewelry, groceries, personal care items, DIY and garden supplies, baby and pet products, arts and crafts, and various household goods. Online Poundshop serves customers across several European countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Portugal. The company aims to make everyday essentials accessible through its 24-hour online platform, allowing for convenient home delivery of its extensive product range.

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 offers a carefully curated portfolio of over 350 luxury properties, including unique holiday homes and restored country houses. Luxury Cottages aims to enhance the quality of the guest experience while prioritizing environmental sustainability and community impact. With a commitment to exceptional customer service akin to that found in luxury travel, the agency has garnered numerous awards and recognition in travel publications. It holds the top ranking in the Cottage and Cottage Rental categories on Trustpilot, with an impressive 4.8/5 ‘Excellent’ rating and a Feefo Gold Award. The team employs a rigorous selection process for properties, ensuring high standards in interior design and amenities. Additionally, Luxury Cottages continuously evaluates its portfolio to maintain quality and educate property owners on best practices in the industry, striving to provide personalized and memorable vacation experiences for travelers.

Natural HR

Convertible Note in 2021
Natural HR Limited is a developer of human resources management software based in Rugby, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company offers an online employee management system tailored to support businesses in managing remote employees, particularly those who need to submit timesheets weekly. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline various HR functions, including employee data management, time-off tracking, training, and performance evaluations. Designed to simplify and automate human capital processes, Natural HR's cloud-based solution allows organizations to manage hiring activities and make informed decisions from a centralized system. The company addresses a specific market need for reliable and cost-effective HR software, focusing on user experience and customer support to continually enhance its offerings.

Stok.ly

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Stok.ly specializes in developing a comprehensive multi-channel retail software solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Its cloud-based platform enables users to manage their business across multiple e-commerce platforms, including stock control and ePos, with seamless integration into retailers' own websites and other online channels.

Zipabout

Series A in 2021
Zipabout develops a big-data platform that combines advanced technologies with detailed datasets to deliver operational, environmental, and behavioral information for passengers and transport operators. It offers real-time B2B2C platforms like Passenger Connect and Journey Alerts, providing personalized door-to-door travel information.

Vector Photonics

Seed Round in 2021
Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Lazy Flora

Seed Round in 2021
Lazy Flora is a subscription-based service based in the UK that specializes in providing hassle-free container gardens to busy individuals. The company offers a range of thoughtfully curated floral gifts and centerpieces, as well as indoor and outdoor edible plants, all delivered directly to customers' doorsteps throughout the year. In addition to plants, Lazy Flora also supplies essential gardening accessories such as compost and gloves, simplifying the process of creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. By eliminating the need for time-consuming trips to garden centers, Lazy Flora caters to those 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 Services is a building design firm headquartered in Melton Mowbray, England, that specializes in consultative, construction, and comprehensive project management services. The company focuses on providing environmentally conscious solutions tailored to enhance commercial productivity. By offering a diverse array of services, RIPE Building Services assists businesses and horticulturists in maximizing their yield through sustainable practices, ensuring both efficiency and environmental responsibility in their projects.

The Supply Register

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2016, The Supply Register specializes in education recruitment. It offers a cloud-based platform that connects schools, agencies, and educators through a single portal, streamlining recruitment processes and reducing costs.

Connexica

Convertible Note in 2021
Connexica Limited is a data solutions provider specializing in information retrieval and management reporting applications across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. Established in 2006 and based in Stafford, United Kingdom, the company is known for its CXAIR platform, a search-driven data discovery tool that enables users to efficiently index, retrieve, and analyze both structured and unstructured data. CXAIR offers querying and analysis capabilities, allowing organizations to filter and access corporate information, and to link disparate data sources for comprehensive reporting and analysis. Additionally, the platform facilitates the design and creation of visual dashboards to summarize complex data sets. Connexica serves various sectors, including healthcare, banking, local government, retail, finance, and education, helping clients derive insights from their data with ease. The company was previously known as Ardentia Search Limited before rebranding in February 2009.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2021
Linear Diagnostics develops a proprietary diagnostic platform technology that enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple targets using a single reagent. Its core innovation, linear dichroism, facilitates molecular diagnostics tests across various sectors, including infectious diseases and food safety.

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, founded in 2019. It specializes in driver risk management and education through its innovative online platform. This platform allows drivers to assess their driving knowledge while providing opportunities for further learning. RoadHow's offerings include data-compliant engagement tools that facilitate advertising, messaging, and marketing, aimed at helping clients enhance their operational efficiency. By leveraging these capabilities, the company supports clients in improving loss ratios, reducing incident frequency, and increasing retention rates among drivers.

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.

Congenica

Series C in 2020
Congenica Ltd. is a biotechnology company that specializes in clinical data solutions for genetic diagnosis. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Hinxton, United Kingdom, it offers the Sapientia platform, a clinical genomic analytics tool that integrates human DNA sequences with deep clinical phenotyping. This platform enables clinicians and researchers to interpret genetic diseases and provides actionable insights for diagnosis, prognosis, and research. Additionally, Sapientia supports personalized medicine by facilitating the creation of disease registries, identifying patient populations for clinical studies, and aiding in the discovery of novel drug targets and biomarkers. Congenica's focus is on improving clinical outcomes through advanced genomic analysis.

AMLo Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
AMLo Biosciences Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, focused on developing diagnostic solutions for melanoma. Incorporated in 2017, the company has created a diagnostic kit that utilizes the AMBLor test, which accurately predicts the risk of disease progression in patients with early AJCC Stage I and Stage II melanoma. This test identifies two specific proteins in the skin overlying the primary tumor that are typically lost in high-risk melanoma cases. By providing a reliable prognostic assessment, AMLo aims to help stratify patients for appropriate treatment and follow-up, ultimately reducing the psychological burden on patients and decreasing healthcare costs associated with unnecessary surveillance.

D-RisQ

Venture Round in 2020
D-RisQ is a UK-based software verification company established in 2011 and headquartered in Malvern. It specializes in automated tools that enhance system safety across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and security. The company develops Kapture, a tool that allows software requirements to be written in clear, verifiable form, and Modelworks, which enables automatic verification of designs in Simulink and Stateflow. By applying formal methods and mathematical techniques, D-RisQ automates the verification process from design to object code, reducing reliance on extensive manual testing and helping organizations meet regulatory standards more efficiently. The tools are designed to lower development costs and shorten time to deployment while providing verifiable assurance of software behavior for critical systems.

Navenio

Series A in 2020
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.

Atelerix

Venture Round in 2020
Atelerix Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2006. It specializes in the storage and transportation of cells and tissues at room temperature, utilizing a patented technology that encapsulates biological products in a natural hydrogel. This innovative approach allows for the safe shipment and storage of viable cells, including suspended cells, planted cells, and stem cells, without the need for cryopreservation or harmful supplements. By protecting cells from biochemical and physical damage, Atelerix enables immediate use of cells and assays upon arrival, enhancing reliability in drug discovery and cell therapy applications. The company's technology contributes to more predictable and effective outcomes in medical and research settings.

Zipabout

Convertible Note in 2020
Zipabout develops a big-data platform that combines advanced technologies with detailed datasets to deliver operational, environmental, and behavioral information for passengers and transport operators. It offers real-time B2B2C platforms like Passenger Connect and Journey Alerts, providing personalized door-to-door travel information.

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.

Tropic Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Norwich, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of commercial tropical crops. It employs advanced plant breeding and non-GMO gene editing techniques to create high-performing varieties, catering primarily to the coffee and banana industries. The company's mission is to promote grower wellbeing, consumer health, and sustainable environmental practices through its innovative, non-GMO methods, which significantly accelerate the breeding process to meet growing food demands and local community needs.

Keit

Funding Round in 2020
Keit Ltd. is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced spectrometers and related instruments, catering to a wide range of applications from ultraviolet to far infrared rays. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Didcot, United Kingdom, Keit is known for its innovative microFTS® design, a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer that is notably smaller, lighter, and more rugged than existing systems. Originally developed for space applications, the microFTS® is capable of operating in extreme environments and sets a new standard for real-time liquid-state analyses across various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage. Keit's products are also utilized for measuring signal levels, near line vibrations, and analyzing gas or liquid-borne species.

Attomarker

Convertible Note in 2020
Attomarker is a pioneering health tech company spun out from the University of Exeter. Led by Professor Andrew Shaw, it specializes in patented nanophotonic technology for multiplexed blood testing. The company's flagship product is a CE-marked platform offering rapid, accurate diagnostics via a mobile device, initially focusing on food allergens, pregnancy tests, and infection markers like C-reactive protein.

Navenio

Series A in 2020
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.

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 is a biotechnology company that specializes in macrocyclic drug discovery. Founded in 2019 and located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, GyreOx has developed a proprietary platform that utilizes chemoenzymatic technology for the generation of macrocycles and Gyrocycle macrocyclic peptides. These peptides are designed to combine the target-engagement capabilities of biologics with the cell-entry properties of small molecules, offering potential solutions for treating complex human diseases with unmet medical needs. Through its innovative approach, GyreOx aims to provide effective therapeutics to patients and advance the field of drug development.

Stok.ly

Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 2015, Stok.ly specializes in developing a comprehensive multi-channel retail software solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Its cloud-based platform enables users to manage their business across multiple e-commerce platforms, including stock control and ePos, with seamless integration into retailers' own websites and other online channels.

Luffy AI

Funding Round in 2020
Luffy AI is a technology company that creates adaptive neural networks for edge and embedded applications. Its solutions include an AI flight controller for unmanned aerial vehicles and an intelligent actuator controller for robotics and industrial processes. The company’s core approach is neuroplasticity, enabling models to continuously retrain in real‑time using feedback from the operating environment and user‑defined goals. This allows businesses to optimize complex operations with greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Thame, United Kingdom, Luffy AI focuses on delivering real‑time, self‑learning intelligence that adapts to changing conditions without requiring offline retraining.

Zipabout

Seed Round in 2019
Zipabout develops a big-data platform that combines advanced technologies with detailed datasets to deliver operational, environmental, and behavioral information for passengers and transport operators. It offers real-time B2B2C platforms like Passenger Connect and Journey Alerts, providing personalized door-to-door travel information.

The Supply Register

Funding Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, The Supply Register specializes in education recruitment. It offers a cloud-based platform that connects schools, agencies, and educators through a single portal, streamlining recruitment processes and reducing costs.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2019
Linear Diagnostics develops a proprietary diagnostic platform technology that enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple targets using a single reagent. Its core innovation, linear dichroism, facilitates molecular diagnostics tests across various sectors, including infectious diseases and food safety.

Ultromics

Funding Round in 2019
Ultromics Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced echocardiography software aimed at enhancing the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company has created highly accurate diagnostic tools that improve the identification of coronary artery disease, achieving diagnostic accuracy improvements of over 90%. Ultromics' technology processes complex data from electrocardiograms, empowering healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions and ultimately enhancing patient care in cardiology.

Stok.ly

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Stok.ly specializes in developing a comprehensive multi-channel retail software solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Its cloud-based platform enables users to manage their business across multiple e-commerce platforms, including stock control and ePos, with seamless integration into retailers' own websites and other online channels.

Quantum Group

Funding Round in 2019
Quantum Group Solutions Limited, based in Knowle, Solihull, United Kingdom, specializes in recruitment services, including outplacement and employment vacancy listing. The company assists organizations by referring applicants for various positions, ensuring that the individuals referred are not employees of the employment agencies. Founded in 2000 and originally named Quantum Search & Selection Limited, the company rebranded in January 2010 to reflect its broader service offerings.

Online Poundshop

Series A in 2019
Online Poundshop Ltd is an online retailer that specializes in providing a wide array of household essentials at a single price point, offering convenience for customers seeking affordable shopping options. Established in February 2014 and headquartered in Brierley Hill, United Kingdom, the company provides a diverse selection of products, including clothing, watches, jewelry, groceries, personal care items, DIY and garden supplies, baby and pet products, arts and crafts, and various household goods. Online Poundshop serves customers across several European countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Portugal. The company aims to make everyday essentials accessible through its 24-hour online platform, allowing for convenient home delivery of its extensive product range.

Zegami

Series B in 2019
Zegami Limited is a company that specializes in visual data exploration, offering a platform designed to assist in analyzing both scientific and medical imaging. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, Zegami's solution integrates media, data, and artificial intelligence to transform visual data into actionable information. The platform enables users to efficiently search, sort, filter, and group large collections of images and associated metadata in real time, facilitating the identification of patterns, correlations, and anomalies within the data. Its applications span various fields, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning management, microscopy, genomics, plant phenotyping, and cultural heritage institutions such as galleries and museums. Additionally, Zegami's plugin API allows developers to create custom visualizations, enhancing the versatility of their offerings.

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 is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2006. It specializes in the storage and transportation of cells and tissues at room temperature, utilizing a patented technology that encapsulates biological products in a natural hydrogel. This innovative approach allows for the safe shipment and storage of viable cells, including suspended cells, planted cells, and stem cells, without the need for cryopreservation or harmful supplements. By protecting cells from biochemical and physical damage, Atelerix enables immediate use of cells and assays upon arrival, enhancing reliability in drug discovery and cell therapy applications. The company's technology contributes to more predictable and effective outcomes in medical and research settings.

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.

Congenica

Series B in 2019
Congenica Ltd. is a biotechnology company that specializes in clinical data solutions for genetic diagnosis. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Hinxton, United Kingdom, it offers the Sapientia platform, a clinical genomic analytics tool that integrates human DNA sequences with deep clinical phenotyping. This platform enables clinicians and researchers to interpret genetic diseases and provides actionable insights for diagnosis, prognosis, and research. Additionally, Sapientia supports personalized medicine by facilitating the creation of disease registries, identifying patient populations for clinical studies, and aiding in the discovery of novel drug targets and biomarkers. Congenica's focus is on improving clinical outcomes through advanced genomic analysis.

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 specializes in the research, development, and application of advanced metallic alloys. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Begbroke, UK, the company focuses on creating optimized alloys and proprietary software for various industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical devices, energy, and consumer goods.

Inivata

Series B in 2019
Inivata Limited is a clinical cancer genomics company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in the analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to enhance cancer testing and treatment. Founded in 2014, Inivata has developed TAm-Seq technology, which enables the detection and analysis of genomic material from a patient's cell-free ctDNA, collected through non-invasive blood samples. This innovative approach, known as liquid biopsy, provides a significant advancement over traditional invasive biopsies by allowing for easier detection, monitoring, and treatment of cancer. Inivata's platform aims to assist oncologists in making informed treatment decisions by improving the understanding of cancer dynamics, including monitoring treatment responses and detecting relapses. The company has established a strategic collaboration with NeoGenomics, Inc. to further its mission in the field of cancer genomics.

Natural HR

Series A in 2019
Natural HR Limited is a developer of human resources management software based in Rugby, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company offers an online employee management system tailored to support businesses in managing remote employees, particularly those who need to submit timesheets weekly. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline various HR functions, including employee data management, time-off tracking, training, and performance evaluations. Designed to simplify and automate human capital processes, Natural HR's cloud-based solution allows organizations to manage hiring activities and make informed decisions from a centralized system. The company addresses a specific market need for reliable and cost-effective HR software, focusing on user experience and customer support to continually enhance its offerings.

Oxford Brain Diagnostics

Funding Round in 2019
Oxford Brain Diagnostics develops a Cortical Disarray Measurement platform using MRI scans for clinical research and diagnosis of dementia. It provides an index of brain cellular circuit health, enabling early detection and tracking of dementia progression.

Pragmatic Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2019
Pragmatic specializes in ultra-low-cost flexible electronics. Its FlexICs, thinner than human hair, enable innovative solutions by embedding circuits invisibly into objects. The company offers a FlexIC Foundry service for custom application-specific devices and standard FlexIC products for mass market use cases like RFID and NFC. Pragmatic's revolutionary FlexLogIC production system facilitates high-volume manufacturing at significantly lower costs compared to traditional silicon IC fabs. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with a billion-unit production facility in Sedgefield, the company serves diverse markets such as consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and gaming.

Iota Sciences

Funding Round in 2018
Iota Sciences Ltd. is a company focused on developing tools and technologies that utilize fluid shaping technologies to enhance drug discovery processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company specializes in creating fluidic mu-wells specifically designed for cell biology applications. Through its innovative approach, Iota Sciences aims to provide unique capabilities that facilitate advancements in the understanding and manipulation of cellular processes, thereby accelerating research and development in the pharmaceutical sector.

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 is a company that specializes in developing cognitive treatments for clinical conditions utilizing virtual reality technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, it emerged as a spin-out from Oxford University, building on the research of Professor Daniel Freeman. The company offers automated treatments delivered by a virtual coach, targeting conditions such as fear of heights, psychosis, and social anxiety. By leveraging immersive virtual reality, Oxford VR aims to provide faster and more effective therapies at a lower cost to health providers. The treatments are designed to be user-centered and clinically validated, thereby enhancing access to mental health care while significantly impacting patients and the broader healthcare system.

Igloo Vision

Funding Round in 2018
Igloo Vision Limited specializes in immersive 360º projection technologies designed for various applications, including simulation, visualization, and collaborative experiences. The company creates virtual reality tools such as media players, software interfaces, projector rigs, and a range of projection environments including domes and cylinders. These immersive spaces allow groups to engage with digital content, making them ideal for entertainment, teamwork, training, and data visualization. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, Igloo Vision has built a reputation over its decade-long history by collaborating with major global brands and delivering numerous installations and events worldwide. The company's innovative approach transforms any digital content into a shared immersive experience, enhancing the way teams collaborate and visualize complex information.

Connexica

Funding Round in 2018
Connexica Limited is a data solutions provider specializing in information retrieval and management reporting applications across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. Established in 2006 and based in Stafford, United Kingdom, the company is known for its CXAIR platform, a search-driven data discovery tool that enables users to efficiently index, retrieve, and analyze both structured and unstructured data. CXAIR offers querying and analysis capabilities, allowing organizations to filter and access corporate information, and to link disparate data sources for comprehensive reporting and analysis. Additionally, the platform facilitates the design and creation of visual dashboards to summarize complex data sets. Connexica serves various sectors, including healthcare, banking, local government, retail, finance, and education, helping clients derive insights from their data with ease. The company was previously known as Ardentia Search Limited before rebranding in February 2009.

Tropic Biosciences

Series A in 2018
Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd, established in 2016 and based in Norwich, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of commercial tropical crops. It employs advanced plant breeding and non-GMO gene editing techniques to create high-performing varieties, catering primarily to the coffee and banana industries. The company's mission is to promote grower wellbeing, consumer health, and sustainable environmental practices through its innovative, non-GMO methods, which significantly accelerate the breeding process to meet growing food demands and local community needs.

Geospatial Insight

Series A in 2018
Geospatial Insight Limited is a business intelligence provider based in Coleshill, United Kingdom, specializing in the analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of services, including mapping data, risk assessment, and asset monitoring. Its solutions cater to corporate clients, investors, and insurance firms across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Geospatial Insight utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning and big data analytics to deliver insights that support decision-making in areas like retail location analysis, claims estimation, and competitive intelligence. The firm’s expertise allows it to model asset exposure, assess vulnerabilities, and track changes over time, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of risks and opportunities in their respective markets.

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.

Oxford Space Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2013, Oxford Space Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company's products include deployable panels/hinge systems, composite linear boom systems, and deployable antennas, designed to be lighter, less complex, and lower cost than traditional alternatives. With a team of experienced professionals and backing from venture capital funds, Oxford Space Systems has successfully completed government co-developments and commercial contracts with leading satellite builders worldwide.

Orbit Discovery

Series A in 2018
Orbit Discovery is a biotechnology company specializing in peptide display technology to identify potential peptide drugs for chronic diseases. Its proprietary Orbit platform uses small beads linked with randomized peptide sequences to DNA, enabling screening tools for various disease types. The company focuses on establishing collaborative research platforms and internal drug discovery programs.

Synthace

Series A in 2018
Synthace is a software company that develops tools for life sciences R&D, enabling automation, digitization, and optimization of biological experiments across health, pharmaceutical, food, energy, and industrial biotechnology sectors. Its cloud-based Antha platform lets users visually design, execute, and analyze biological workflows and automates processes to improve success rates. The platform digitizes experiments end to end, allowing researchers to plan reproducible experiments, simulate them, run them on automation equipment, and automatically structure data and metadata in a centralized workspace. It enables codeless reprogramming of liquid handling and supports multifactorial experimentation by connecting experimental data with other digital tools in the ecosystem. The software is browser-based, requires no coding, and aims to streamline lab workflows, improve data quality, and broaden the scope of experiments that can be conducted. The company operates globally from its base in London, with additional presence in the United States.

Ultromics

Series A in 2018
Ultromics Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced echocardiography software aimed at enhancing the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company has created highly accurate diagnostic tools that improve the identification of coronary artery disease, achieving diagnostic accuracy improvements of over 90%. Ultromics' technology processes complex data from electrocardiograms, empowering healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions and ultimately enhancing patient care in cardiology.

Atelerix

Seed Round in 2018
Atelerix Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2006. It specializes in the storage and transportation of cells and tissues at room temperature, utilizing a patented technology that encapsulates biological products in a natural hydrogel. This innovative approach allows for the safe shipment and storage of viable cells, including suspended cells, planted cells, and stem cells, without the need for cryopreservation or harmful supplements. By protecting cells from biochemical and physical damage, Atelerix enables immediate use of cells and assays upon arrival, enhancing reliability in drug discovery and cell therapy applications. The company's technology contributes to more predictable and effective outcomes in medical and research settings.

MIRICO

Venture Round in 2018
MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, founded in 2015 as a spin‑out from the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. It develops high‑performance gas‑sensing products that use laser dispersion, tunable laser absorption, and isotope‑ratio techniques to provide real‑time, in‑situ monitoring of trace gases and isotopologues. The instruments are applied in space exploration, planetary landers, environmental monitoring, atmospheric emissions, geochemistry, medical diagnostics, and oil‑and‑gas exploration and production. The company’s cloud‑connected platform delivers autonomous, continuous measurements in all weather conditions, enabling detection, localisation, and quantification of emissions to support net‑zero targets and operational optimisation.

Oxford Flow

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford Flow designs, manufactures, and supplies pressure control equipment, including gas and fluid pressure regulators, water PRVs, silencers, and pilots, serving water, gas, marine, oil and gas, process, power, building services, and specialty applications. The company develops small, light, and reliable conventional valves that simplify systems and ensure continual potable water supplies while meeting standards for water quality and leakage control. It combines academic and industry expertise to develop practical, rigorously tested solutions that perform under harsh conditions, aiming to reduce total cost of ownership and environmental impact while improving reliability and energy efficiency. Based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

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 UK-based company specializing in the development and marketing of innovative healthcare products aimed at enhancing the management of venous leg ulcers. Founded in 2011 and located in Didcot, the company has created Graducheck, a sensor-based technology that improves the application of compression bandages, thereby increasing healing rates and promoting patient compliance. SFH Oxford also offers anatomic focus technology graduated compression socks, which provide essential graduated compression, and K-gel wound dressings. The company is actively engaged in clinical and field trials for several of its products, which are showing promising results in real-world applications. With a leadership team experienced in medical device technology, wound care, and business development, SFH Oxford is focused on delivering optimized care for patients and healthcare professionals involved in ulcer management.

Quethera

Convertible Note in 2018
Quethera Limited is a biotechnology company based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, focused on developing gene therapy treatments for glaucoma and other ophthalmic diseases. Established in 2013, the company aims to address progressive visual loss associated with these conditions, particularly in patients experiencing accelerated deterioration of their visual fields. Quethera collaborates with leading experts in the field of glaucoma to design and conduct clinical trials that assess the efficacy and safety of its innovative therapies. With a strong foundation in gene therapeutic design and development, Quethera is advancing its pipeline from preclinical testing into clinical development, striving to provide effective treatment solutions for common blinding eye diseases. As of 2018, Quethera operates as a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc.

Webmoco

Convertible Note in 2018
Webmoco Limited is a software design and development agency based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company specializes in delivering a range of services, including user experience design, business analysis, and the development of enterprise and mobile applications. Webmoco focuses on creating digital products that enhance user interaction and satisfaction, enabling businesses to operate more efficiently across desktop, mobile, and tablet platforms. The agency combines a deep understanding of branding and interface design to produce solutions that are not only functional but also enjoyable to use, catering to clients both in the UK and internationally.

Navenio

Seed Round in 2017
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.

Attomarker

Series A in 2017
Attomarker is a pioneering health tech company spun out from the University of Exeter. Led by Professor Andrew Shaw, it specializes in patented nanophotonic technology for multiplexed blood testing. The company's flagship product is a CE-marked platform offering rapid, accurate diagnostics via a mobile device, initially focusing on food allergens, pregnancy tests, and infection markers like C-reactive protein.

Synthace

Series A in 2017
Synthace is a software company that develops tools for life sciences R&D, enabling automation, digitization, and optimization of biological experiments across health, pharmaceutical, food, energy, and industrial biotechnology sectors. Its cloud-based Antha platform lets users visually design, execute, and analyze biological workflows and automates processes to improve success rates. The platform digitizes experiments end to end, allowing researchers to plan reproducible experiments, simulate them, run them on automation equipment, and automatically structure data and metadata in a centralized workspace. It enables codeless reprogramming of liquid handling and supports multifactorial experimentation by connecting experimental data with other digital tools in the ecosystem. The software is browser-based, requires no coding, and aims to streamline lab workflows, improve data quality, and broaden the scope of experiments that can be conducted. The company operates globally from its base in London, with additional presence in the United States.
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