Mercuri is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed funding rounds for UK companies operating at the intersection of media, entertainment, and technology. Mercuri seeks to support exceptional entrepreneurs who are developing innovative, tech-driven products tailored to the evolving demands of the digital lifestyle. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including gaming, music, e-sports, design, privacy, education, and the creator economy.
Unbox builds AI-powered infrastructure to turn social commerce into a sustainable revenue engine.
Unit 1 Studio
Seed Round in 2025
Unit 1 Studio is currently operating in Stealth Mode.
Human Native AI
Convertible Note in 2025
Human Native AI operates as an AI data marketplace.
Literal Labs
Seed Round in 2024
Developers of logic-based AI tools and accelerators utilising Tsetlin Machine algorithms.
Ergodic
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ergodic builds Active AI for enterprise, turning data into specific actions that improve every metric, across industries.
Kyra
Convertible Note in 2024
Kyra is a global creator economy company focused on connecting brands with TikTok creators. It specializes in producing engaging social content tailored for Gen-Z audiences and operates several distinct initiatives. Kyra Originals features TikTok channels that attract over 13 million monthly viewers, while Kyra Profile serves as an incubator program for emerging Gen-Z creators. Additionally, Kyra Studios collaborates with brands to generate high-quality social media content. The company partners with a diverse range of creators, including notable figures such as Abby Roberts and Iconicakes, and works with major brands like Nike and Levi’s. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, Kyra encourages a culture of creativity and innovation, driving the creator economy forward.
Streetbees
Convertible Note in 2024
Streetbees is a human intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and geolocation technology to analyze offline consumer behavior. Founded in 2015 by Oliver May and Tugce Bulut in London, the company operates a chat-style app that allows its global community to share real-life moments through videos, photos, and text. By applying advanced natural language processing, Streetbees uncovers not only consumer actions but also the motivations behind those actions, providing insights into potential future behaviors. The platform connects brands in various sectors, including consumer goods, media, retail, and insurance, with real-time insights gathered from individuals on the ground, enabling businesses to make informed decisions in new and unfamiliar markets.
Axio
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Axio is an AI ecosystem that transforms the technology powering educational institutions from recruitment to personalized instruction.
Pendulum
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Pendulum creates generative audio systems with artists, technologists, and researchers for unique sound.
Seated
Convertible Note in 2024
Seated Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance restaurant discovery by rewarding users for dining out, ordering takeout, or opting for delivery from local establishments. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Seated's application allows users to explore a curated selection of restaurants and bars, filtering options by cuisine, price, and location. The app features functionalities for making reservations and offers a walk-in option for spontaneous dining experiences. By engaging with the platform, users earn rewards that can be redeemed at popular brands such as Amazon, Uber, and Delta. Seated currently operates in major U.S. cities, driving demand for over 1,000 restaurant partners and supporting both dine-in and online sales. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, reinforcing its commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting local restaurants.
Made With Intent
Seed Round in 2024
Made With Intent is a customer analytics software provider focused on e-commerce businesses. The platform serves as a segmentation tool that enables retailers to accurately identify and target customer intent, thereby optimizing marketing strategies. By tracking micro behaviors of users, Made With Intent allows businesses to deliver the right messages to the appropriate customers at the right time. This targeted approach helps clients enhance customer interactions and increase conversions, ultimately driving revenue growth in a competitive market.
Electric Twin
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Electric Twin is a company that leverages artificial intelligence to simulate human behavior for decision-making and market analysis. Its advanced large language models are designed to investigate outcomes in near real-time, allowing users to make more informed decisions. The technology enables deep inquiries and the refinement of ideas through immediate feedback, which enhances data-backed decision-making. Additionally, Electric Twin allows users to create synthetic populations that accurately represent their target markets or research demographics, facilitating more effective analysis and strategy development.
Unakin
Seed Round in 2024
Unakin is a company that focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based solutions specifically for the gaming industry. It provides a copilot tool for game studios, which facilitates the prototyping process by minimizing technical dependencies. This technology allows for the creation of coherent and flexible prototypes, enabling game developers to produce playable experiences more efficiently and without the need for extensive coding. By leveraging AI models, Unakin empowers game studios to enhance their creative capabilities and streamline the development process, ultimately reducing the time required to bring new games to market.
Scroll
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Scroll distills source materials into well-written fully-cited insights that you can edit and share.
Kyra
Secondary Market in 2023
Kyra is a global creator economy company focused on connecting brands with TikTok creators. It specializes in producing engaging social content tailored for Gen-Z audiences and operates several distinct initiatives. Kyra Originals features TikTok channels that attract over 13 million monthly viewers, while Kyra Profile serves as an incubator program for emerging Gen-Z creators. Additionally, Kyra Studios collaborates with brands to generate high-quality social media content. The company partners with a diverse range of creators, including notable figures such as Abby Roberts and Iconicakes, and works with major brands like Nike and Levi’s. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, Kyra encourages a culture of creativity and innovation, driving the creator economy forward.
re:collect
Seed Round in 2022
re:collect is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered platform aimed at enhancing the creative process for individuals and content creators. By utilizing machine-learning models, the platform mimics cognitive functions to seamlessly connect and retrieve digital information without the need for tagging, organizing, or linking. This allows users to maintain their flow while ideating, creating, and sharing their ideas. re:collect focuses on simplifying the management of information, enabling users to quickly synthesize their thoughts and iterate on their projects by surfacing relevant notes and content in real time as they engage in reading and writing.
Papercup
Series A in 2022
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.
Chatterbox
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chatterbox is a corporate language learning platform that connects professionals with native language coaches who share similar professional backgrounds and interests. The platform focuses on providing active language practice, allowing engineers to learn Arabic from fellow engineers and aid workers to study French with medical doctors. Chatterbox's coaches are often displaced professionals who are underutilized in the labor market. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance online tutoring in various languages, including Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, and French, with the aim of improving communication and cultural intelligence among corporate clients. Chatterbox was co-founded by a former refugee and is supported by notable investors, including BGV, All Turtles, and WeWork.
Kickstarter
Series D in 2022
Kickstarter is a New York City-based crowdfunding platform founded in 2009 that enables creators, including artists, filmmakers, and designers, to raise funds for diverse projects across various industries such as music, film, art, technology, and food. The platform connects backers with projects by offering tangible rewards and unique experiences in exchange for their financial support. By facilitating these connections, Kickstarter fosters a community-driven approach to funding creative endeavors. The company charges a 5% fee on the total funds raised, while payment processors impose an additional fee of 3-5%. Through its innovative model, Kickstarter has become a vital resource for individuals and businesses seeking to bring their ideas to life.
Signal AI
Series D in 2021
Signal AI is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, England, that specializes in media intelligence and augmented decision-making. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze text and uncover market intelligence, providing businesses with valuable insights into digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory data. By aggregating and analyzing this information, Signal AI empowers leaders to track their competitive landscape, monitor changes in regulation, and manage their reputations effectively. This capability enables organizations to identify risks and opportunities, facilitating smarter and faster business decisions.
Authoritive
Seed Round in 2021
Authoritive is a developer of a creator-centric text messaging platform that facilitates the sharing of expertise directly with audiences. The company collaborates with content creators and experts to create interactive and engaging programs delivered through audio messages and videos. This approach allows creators to reach new audiences effectively while driving revenue. By focusing on the needs of both content creators and their audiences, Authoritive aims to make knowledge sharing seamless and accessible.
Vidsy
Series B in 2021
Vidsy is a creative technology platform that specializes in the efficient creation of mobile video advertisements for global brands. By leveraging its advanced technology and a network of over 6,000 vetted creators, Vidsy enables brands to produce effective and consistent video content across various digital channels. The platform focuses on short-form videos, including GIFs and animations, tailored for branding and advertising purposes. This approach allows clients to swiftly capitalize on digital opportunities and adapt to changing market dynamics, while also integrating valuable insights to foster sustainable growth in their advertising efforts.
Unlock
Seed Round in 2021
Unlock is an access control protocol that empowers creators to monetize their content without intermediaries. The platform enables users to manage their subscriptions consistently while offering incentives for sharing quality content and applications. It provides tools for locking and managing access to various digital assets, including content, applications, communities, and events. By facilitating membership sales, Unlock allows creators to generate revenue directly from their work, while consumers can earn rewards for discovering and promoting valuable creations.
Resemble AI
Seed Round in 2021
Resemble AI specializes in developing advanced speech generation technology that enables the creation of personalized digital voices. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes proprietary deep-learning models to produce realistic speech synthesis, allowing users to transform their own voice into a target voice with precise control over inflection and intonation. Resemble AI offers voice cloning solutions accessible via web or API, catering to various sectors including entertainment and marketing. Additionally, the company provides tools for real-time speech-to-speech transformation, along with features for deep fake detection and intellectual property protection, ensuring clients can establish a unique voice identity that enhances customer engagement in the digital landscape.
Papercup
Funding Round in 2020
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.
Faculty AI
Secondary Market in 2020
Faculty AI, formerly known as Advanced Skills Initiative Limited, is a London-based company specializing in data science and artificial intelligence services. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on helping organizations integrate AI into their business practices. It offers a range of services, including AI strategy development, consulting, and training for data scientists, aimed at enhancing their skills in deploying AI technologies. Faculty AI also provides a platform for large-scale cloud computing, facilitating access to extensive datasets for designing and testing AI models. Through its unique combination of strategy, software, and expertise, Faculty AI enables organizations to streamline AI deployment and ensures greater transparency and oversight in machine learning applications.
Streetbees
Series B in 2020
Streetbees is a human intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and geolocation technology to analyze offline consumer behavior. Founded in 2015 by Oliver May and Tugce Bulut in London, the company operates a chat-style app that allows its global community to share real-life moments through videos, photos, and text. By applying advanced natural language processing, Streetbees uncovers not only consumer actions but also the motivations behind those actions, providing insights into potential future behaviors. The platform connects brands in various sectors, including consumer goods, media, retail, and insurance, with real-time insights gathered from individuals on the ground, enabling businesses to make informed decisions in new and unfamiliar markets.
Signal AI
Convertible Note in 2020
Signal AI is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, England, that specializes in media intelligence and augmented decision-making. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze text and uncover market intelligence, providing businesses with valuable insights into digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory data. By aggregating and analyzing this information, Signal AI empowers leaders to track their competitive landscape, monitor changes in regulation, and manage their reputations effectively. This capability enables organizations to identify risks and opportunities, facilitating smarter and faster business decisions.
Kyra
Convertible Note in 2020
Kyra is a global creator economy company focused on connecting brands with TikTok creators. It specializes in producing engaging social content tailored for Gen-Z audiences and operates several distinct initiatives. Kyra Originals features TikTok channels that attract over 13 million monthly viewers, while Kyra Profile serves as an incubator program for emerging Gen-Z creators. Additionally, Kyra Studios collaborates with brands to generate high-quality social media content. The company partners with a diverse range of creators, including notable figures such as Abby Roberts and Iconicakes, and works with major brands like Nike and Levi’s. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, Kyra encourages a culture of creativity and innovation, driving the creator economy forward.
Streetbees
Convertible Note in 2020
Streetbees is a human intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and geolocation technology to analyze offline consumer behavior. Founded in 2015 by Oliver May and Tugce Bulut in London, the company operates a chat-style app that allows its global community to share real-life moments through videos, photos, and text. By applying advanced natural language processing, Streetbees uncovers not only consumer actions but also the motivations behind those actions, providing insights into potential future behaviors. The platform connects brands in various sectors, including consumer goods, media, retail, and insurance, with real-time insights gathered from individuals on the ground, enabling businesses to make informed decisions in new and unfamiliar markets.
Papercup
Seed Round in 2020
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.
Faculty AI
Venture Round in 2019
Faculty AI, formerly known as Advanced Skills Initiative Limited, is a London-based company specializing in data science and artificial intelligence services. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on helping organizations integrate AI into their business practices. It offers a range of services, including AI strategy development, consulting, and training for data scientists, aimed at enhancing their skills in deploying AI technologies. Faculty AI also provides a platform for large-scale cloud computing, facilitating access to extensive datasets for designing and testing AI models. Through its unique combination of strategy, software, and expertise, Faculty AI enables organizations to streamline AI deployment and ensures greater transparency and oversight in machine learning applications.
Seated
Series B in 2019
Seated Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance restaurant discovery by rewarding users for dining out, ordering takeout, or opting for delivery from local establishments. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Seated's application allows users to explore a curated selection of restaurants and bars, filtering options by cuisine, price, and location. The app features functionalities for making reservations and offers a walk-in option for spontaneous dining experiences. By engaging with the platform, users earn rewards that can be redeemed at popular brands such as Amazon, Uber, and Delta. Seated currently operates in major U.S. cities, driving demand for over 1,000 restaurant partners and supporting both dine-in and online sales. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, reinforcing its commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting local restaurants.
Signal AI
Series C in 2019
Signal AI is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, England, that specializes in media intelligence and augmented decision-making. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze text and uncover market intelligence, providing businesses with valuable insights into digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory data. By aggregating and analyzing this information, Signal AI empowers leaders to track their competitive landscape, monitor changes in regulation, and manage their reputations effectively. This capability enables organizations to identify risks and opportunities, facilitating smarter and faster business decisions.
Kyra
Seed Round in 2019
Kyra is a global creator economy company focused on connecting brands with TikTok creators. It specializes in producing engaging social content tailored for Gen-Z audiences and operates several distinct initiatives. Kyra Originals features TikTok channels that attract over 13 million monthly viewers, while Kyra Profile serves as an incubator program for emerging Gen-Z creators. Additionally, Kyra Studios collaborates with brands to generate high-quality social media content. The company partners with a diverse range of creators, including notable figures such as Abby Roberts and Iconicakes, and works with major brands like Nike and Levi’s. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, Kyra encourages a culture of creativity and innovation, driving the creator economy forward.
Resemble AI
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Resemble AI specializes in developing advanced speech generation technology that enables the creation of personalized digital voices. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes proprietary deep-learning models to produce realistic speech synthesis, allowing users to transform their own voice into a target voice with precise control over inflection and intonation. Resemble AI offers voice cloning solutions accessible via web or API, catering to various sectors including entertainment and marketing. Additionally, the company provides tools for real-time speech-to-speech transformation, along with features for deep fake detection and intellectual property protection, ensuring clients can establish a unique voice identity that enhances customer engagement in the digital landscape.
Auxuman
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Auxuman Inc. is an AI-music startup based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing synthetic celebrities through AI-generated music and appearances, aiming to enhance digital entertainment for creators who lack access to traditional studios and gaming technology. Auxuman is also known for creating auxWorld, a platform that allows users to instantly generate micro-games and interactive experiences in the metaverse. By utilizing advanced AI models and proprietary systems, auxWorld enables users to conceptualize ideas and create engaging video game sessions to enjoy with friends.
Cadmium
Pre Seed Round in 2019
A creative tool needs a creative person using it, and that’s you! By automating repetetive tasks, cadmium allows you, the artist, to focus more time on being creative.
SpokenLayer
Series A in 2019
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in producing custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and provides services for producing, distributing, and monetizing voice experiences. By understanding how modern listeners interact with digital audio, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands to effectively engage audiences through smart speakers and other platforms. Their expertise in creating compelling audio content has proven beneficial for various clients seeking to establish a presence in the audio medium.
Sensity
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sensity is a cybersecurity company focused on detecting and combating the threats posed by deep fakes and manipulated audiovisual content. Founded on November 28, 2018, by Giorgio Patrini in Amsterdam, the company offers online ID authentication solutions that enhance and accelerate customer onboarding processes for businesses. Sensity's AI-driven technology automatically identifies and rejects fraudulent users while quickly authenticating legitimate customers. Additionally, the company's tools can detect hidden deep fakes and authenticate altered media by identifying the artificial intelligence software used and providing graphical indicators of modifications. This enables clients to uncover and expose deceptive content effectively.
Radical
Pre Seed Round in 2019
RADiCAL is a software company that provides a motion capture solution aimed at enhancing 3D content creation. Its platform leverages advanced technologies such as deep learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to enable users to capture human movement using any device. This approach democratizes motion capture, making it accessible and affordable for content creators. RADiCAL's system allows for seamless integration into existing workflows and offers a customizable three-dimensional model, along with an extensive library of user-generated motion captures, facilitating the creation of animated content across various applications.
Comixify.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Comixify.ai Inc. is a company that has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to convert videos and photos into comic strips. Users can easily upload their content from a link or their device, and the platform employs data-driven models to select the most relevant frames. It aligns these frames into a standard comic strip layout, applies a comic filter, and adds speech bubbles next to the characters' faces. This streamlined process allows users to create comic strips from their videos and images in just a few clicks. Founded in 2019 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, Comixify.ai also offers a demo platform for users to experiment with AI-based visual effects tools.
Vizual.AI
Venture Round in 2019
Vizual.ai is a Baltimore-based company that operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform designed to optimize imagery for video and text content. The platform enhances publisher web pages by automatically deploying optimized static images and GIFs, which aim to increase user engagement and drive higher click-through rates. By integrating seamlessly with publisher sites, Vizual.ai helps to improve site monetization through improved visual content. The company is notable for being the first to launch from Foundry.ai, an artificial intelligence studio founded by industry veterans. Through its technology, Vizual.ai simplifies the workflow of selecting compelling images, automates testing to ensure optimal performance, and ultimately boosts user engagement and overall page yield metrics for web publishers.
Radical
Seed Round in 2018
RADiCAL is a software company that provides a motion capture solution aimed at enhancing 3D content creation. Its platform leverages advanced technologies such as deep learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to enable users to capture human movement using any device. This approach democratizes motion capture, making it accessible and affordable for content creators. RADiCAL's system allows for seamless integration into existing workflows and offers a customizable three-dimensional model, along with an extensive library of user-generated motion captures, facilitating the creation of animated content across various applications.
Vidsy
Series A in 2018
Vidsy is a creative technology platform that specializes in the efficient creation of mobile video advertisements for global brands. By leveraging its advanced technology and a network of over 6,000 vetted creators, Vidsy enables brands to produce effective and consistent video content across various digital channels. The platform focuses on short-form videos, including GIFs and animations, tailored for branding and advertising purposes. This approach allows clients to swiftly capitalize on digital opportunities and adapt to changing market dynamics, while also integrating valuable insights to foster sustainable growth in their advertising efforts.
Papercup
Funding Round in 2018
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.
Signal AI
Series B in 2018
Signal AI is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, England, that specializes in media intelligence and augmented decision-making. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze text and uncover market intelligence, providing businesses with valuable insights into digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory data. By aggregating and analyzing this information, Signal AI empowers leaders to track their competitive landscape, monitor changes in regulation, and manage their reputations effectively. This capability enables organizations to identify risks and opportunities, facilitating smarter and faster business decisions.
A Million Ads
Seed Round in 2018
A Million Ads Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in digital audio advertising services. The company utilizes contextual and audience-level data to deliver highly relevant and personalized advertisements to listeners. Its proprietary technology, the AMA studio, leverages various data sources—including purchase history, loyalty status, music preferences, and listener location—to tailor every aspect of an ad, such as voiceover and sound effects. A Million Ads also features a fully automated decision-making engine that can serve multiple ad versions through a single tag, achieving over 10 billion ad impressions across diverse audio formats, including streaming, podcasts, and broadcast radio. Additionally, the company's in-house creative team collaborates with leading brands to produce engaging campaigns. Independent third-party studies indicate that A Million Ads' campaigns positively impact key performance metrics such as brand recall, foot traffic, and sales.
Vidsy
Seed Round in 2018
Vidsy is a creative technology platform that specializes in the efficient creation of mobile video advertisements for global brands. By leveraging its advanced technology and a network of over 6,000 vetted creators, Vidsy enables brands to produce effective and consistent video content across various digital channels. The platform focuses on short-form videos, including GIFs and animations, tailored for branding and advertising purposes. This approach allows clients to swiftly capitalize on digital opportunities and adapt to changing market dynamics, while also integrating valuable insights to foster sustainable growth in their advertising efforts.
The Narrative Digital Studios
Venture Round in 2018
The Narrative Digital Studios Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in producing digital content for various platforms. The company focuses on creating short, mid, and long-form content, integrating it with linear series to enhance viewer engagement. Utilizing data-driven processes, The Narrative Digital Studios aims to deliver tailored content that resonates with its audiences.
SpokenLayer
Seed Round in 2017
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in producing custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and provides services for producing, distributing, and monetizing voice experiences. By understanding how modern listeners interact with digital audio, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands to effectively engage audiences through smart speakers and other platforms. Their expertise in creating compelling audio content has proven beneficial for various clients seeking to establish a presence in the audio medium.
The Narrative Digital Studios
Seed Round in 2017
The Narrative Digital Studios Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in producing digital content for various platforms. The company focuses on creating short, mid, and long-form content, integrating it with linear series to enhance viewer engagement. Utilizing data-driven processes, The Narrative Digital Studios aims to deliver tailored content that resonates with its audiences.
Iris Nova
Seed Round in 2017
Iris Nova Ltd. is a beverage company based in New York that produces drinks under the DIRTY LEMON brand. Founded in 2015, it pioneered a direct-to-consumer sales model through conversational commerce, allowing customers to place orders via text messaging. This innovative approach has attracted over 200,000 customers and enabled Iris Nova to offer personalized experiences and on-demand deliveries across the United States. The company has developed a tech-enabled infrastructure that supports beverage brands in facilitating direct sales at scale, emphasizing home delivery as a key distribution strategy. Iris Nova's platform ensures efficient order fulfillment, including same-day deliveries in major markets and faster national shipping than competitors. Following a minority investment from The Coca-Cola Company in 2018, Iris Nova has evolved to provide comprehensive solutions for consumer packaged goods brands looking to adapt to the changing landscape of retail and distribution.
Vidsy
Seed Round in 2017
Vidsy is a creative technology platform that specializes in the efficient creation of mobile video advertisements for global brands. By leveraging its advanced technology and a network of over 6,000 vetted creators, Vidsy enables brands to produce effective and consistent video content across various digital channels. The platform focuses on short-form videos, including GIFs and animations, tailored for branding and advertising purposes. This approach allows clients to swiftly capitalize on digital opportunities and adapt to changing market dynamics, while also integrating valuable insights to foster sustainable growth in their advertising efforts.
Vizual.AI
Seed Round in 2017
Vizual.ai is a Baltimore-based company that operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform designed to optimize imagery for video and text content. The platform enhances publisher web pages by automatically deploying optimized static images and GIFs, which aim to increase user engagement and drive higher click-through rates. By integrating seamlessly with publisher sites, Vizual.ai helps to improve site monetization through improved visual content. The company is notable for being the first to launch from Foundry.ai, an artificial intelligence studio founded by industry veterans. Through its technology, Vizual.ai simplifies the workflow of selecting compelling images, automates testing to ensure optimal performance, and ultimately boosts user engagement and overall page yield metrics for web publishers.
Signal AI
Series A in 2016
Signal AI is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, England, that specializes in media intelligence and augmented decision-making. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze text and uncover market intelligence, providing businesses with valuable insights into digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory data. By aggregating and analyzing this information, Signal AI empowers leaders to track their competitive landscape, monitor changes in regulation, and manage their reputations effectively. This capability enables organizations to identify risks and opportunities, facilitating smarter and faster business decisions.
54 Collective
Funding Round in 2016
54 Collective is a venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2018. The company focuses on building and scaling African tech startups by providing catalytic capital and tailored support to entrepreneurs. It invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, health tech, agritech, logistics, and e-commerce. By integrating impact into its investment strategy, 54 Collective aims to deliver financial returns to investors while facilitating the growth of innovative businesses. The firm leverages its extensive global network to offer additional resources and support, helping founders navigate challenges and scale their ventures effectively.
54 Collective
Venture Round in 2016
54 Collective is a venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2018. The company focuses on building and scaling African tech startups by providing catalytic capital and tailored support to entrepreneurs. It invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, health tech, agritech, logistics, and e-commerce. By integrating impact into its investment strategy, 54 Collective aims to deliver financial returns to investors while facilitating the growth of innovative businesses. The firm leverages its extensive global network to offer additional resources and support, helping founders navigate challenges and scale their ventures effectively.
SpokenLayer
Venture Round in 2015
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in producing custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and provides services for producing, distributing, and monetizing voice experiences. By understanding how modern listeners interact with digital audio, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands to effectively engage audiences through smart speakers and other platforms. Their expertise in creating compelling audio content has proven beneficial for various clients seeking to establish a presence in the audio medium.
Decoded
Series A in 2013
Decoded is a leading tech educator that focuses on providing leadership teams with the necessary knowledge and skills for digital transformation. The company offers a range of programs designed to simplify complex technologies, helping organizations effectively integrate new tools and methodologies. With a strong emphasis on executive education, Decoded delivers both in-person and online courses that cover topics such as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and coding. To date, Decoded has educated over 100,000 individuals across 85 cities worldwide. One of its notable products is Hacksy, a personal cybersecurity assistant aimed at enhancing security for organizations and individuals. Headquartered in London, with additional locations in New York City, Sydney, and Amsterdam, Decoded remains committed to empowering professionals through innovative learning solutions.
Alloptic
Venture Round in 2001
Alloptic specializes in passive optical networking (PON) and RF over glass (RFoG) solutions, delivering high-speed access equipment that adheres to industry standards. The company offers a comprehensive suite of both central office and customer premise equipment, facilitating simplified deployment for Fiber-to-the-Business and Fiber-to-the-Home applications. Utilizing a Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) architecture, Alloptic avoids the use of active components in the field, ensuring efficiency and reliability. In addition to its equipment, Alloptic provides a range of services including network design, assessment, engineering, managed deployment, project management, and digital broadband integration.
Oorbit
Oorbit is a specialized cloud and grid computing platform designed to empower gaming and AI industries. By leveraging its advanced compute infrastructure technology, Oorbit enables game studios and AI companies to utilize cloud computing for streaming, rendering, and other applications at significantly lower costs and with improved performance. The platform is blockchain-enabled, providing a space for gamers and developers to showcase their talents and monetize their creations. Oorbit aims to foster a community where developers and players are rewarded for their contributions while offering essential resources for building, shipping, and managing products, allowing developers to focus on creativity without the burden of high building costs.
Decoded
Decoded is a leading tech educator that focuses on providing leadership teams with the necessary knowledge and skills for digital transformation. The company offers a range of programs designed to simplify complex technologies, helping organizations effectively integrate new tools and methodologies. With a strong emphasis on executive education, Decoded delivers both in-person and online courses that cover topics such as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and coding. To date, Decoded has educated over 100,000 individuals across 85 cities worldwide. One of its notable products is Hacksy, a personal cybersecurity assistant aimed at enhancing security for organizations and individuals. Headquartered in London, with additional locations in New York City, Sydney, and Amsterdam, Decoded remains committed to empowering professionals through innovative learning solutions.
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