Halocycle
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2020, Halocycle is a waste management company specializing in plastic recycling. It employs microwave processing technology to convert plastic waste into oil and gas, with a focus on recycling chlorine-containing plastics like PVC. This innovative approach reduces plastic waste entering landfills or the environment.
Powervault
Venture Round in 2023
Powervault Ltd. specializes in developing and marketing innovative energy storage solutions, notably a plug-and-play device designed for residential use. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company’s product integrates a battery and control system that captures surplus electricity generated by solar panels during the day. This stored energy can then be utilized during the evening, allowing households to reduce reliance on grid electricity and potentially lower their electricity bills by up to 15%. Powervault markets its products through a network of solar PV installers across the United Kingdom. The device represents a significant advancement in the energy storage market, combining affordability and sustainability to benefit both consumers and the environment.
Airex Technologies is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in smart ventilation control solutions. Founded in 2016, Airex develops intelligent air ventilation units that utilize atmospheric sensors and cloud-based algorithms to enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The company's retrofit smart ventilation control system regulates airflow through air-bricks, providing homeowners with benefits such as reduced energy bills, improved thermal comfort, and healthier living environments. By automatically adjusting air flow based on local weather conditions and air quality data, Airex aims to create healthier homes while minimizing disturbances and maintaining optimal air quality.
QLM Technology
Series A in 2022
QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Smile Plastics
Venture Round in 2022
Smile Plastics produces hand-crafted panels from recycled plastics, sourced from items like plastic bottles, yogurt pots, and Wellington boots. These panels are suitable for decorative architectural and design projects, having been used in prominent locations such as the V&A, Design Museum, and Tate Gallery.
Nature Metrics
Series B in 2022
Nature Metrics Ltd is a biotechnology company specializing in DNA-based monitoring for biodiversity assessment and ecological research. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Egham, United Kingdom, the company utilizes advanced genetic techniques to detect species through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. This includes services for identifying crested newts, testing for chytrid fungus, and conducting surveys on various aquatic species such as fish and amphibians. Nature Metrics employs methods like Metabarcoding, which sequences a specific region of DNA to identify species by comparing it to established reference databases, and metagenomics, which provides insights into species abundance and biomass within individual samples. By isolating unique genetic signatures shed into the environment, the company offers innovative solutions for monitoring ecosystems and assessing their health.
Qualis Flow
Seed Round in 2021
Qualis Flow Limited is a construction technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. It offers the Q.Flow platform, which assists construction teams in tracking, analyzing, and responding to environmental risks. By integrating data from various external systems, the platform facilitates the connection of traditional data within the framework of the Internet of Things. Qualis Flow aims to help contractors and major projects effectively manage their social and environmental impact, enabling better communication with stakeholders. Through automated data collection and analysis, the Q.Flow platform allows contractors to save time, reduce costs, and enhance their reputation in their local communities. The company is currently collaborating with early adopters during its development phase.
Nature Metrics
Series A in 2021
Nature Metrics Ltd is a biotechnology company specializing in DNA-based monitoring for biodiversity assessment and ecological research. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Egham, United Kingdom, the company utilizes advanced genetic techniques to detect species through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. This includes services for identifying crested newts, testing for chytrid fungus, and conducting surveys on various aquatic species such as fish and amphibians. Nature Metrics employs methods like Metabarcoding, which sequences a specific region of DNA to identify species by comparing it to established reference databases, and metagenomics, which provides insights into species abundance and biomass within individual samples. By isolating unique genetic signatures shed into the environment, the company offers innovative solutions for monitoring ecosystems and assessing their health.
QLM Technology
Seed Round in 2021
QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
StormHarvester
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, StormHarvester specializes in smart drainage solutions that link civil infrastructure to weather forecasting platforms. This enables proactive management of stormwater systems, reducing capital costs, water demand, and pollution events.
Founded in 2018, Zeigo operates a technology platform facilitating both supply and demand of renewable energy. Its platform offers information, market insights, and practical resources to support businesses transitioning to low-carbon operations.
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.
Airex Technologies is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in smart ventilation control solutions. Founded in 2016, Airex develops intelligent air ventilation units that utilize atmospheric sensors and cloud-based algorithms to enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The company's retrofit smart ventilation control system regulates airflow through air-bricks, providing homeowners with benefits such as reduced energy bills, improved thermal comfort, and healthier living environments. By automatically adjusting air flow based on local weather conditions and air quality data, Airex aims to create healthier homes while minimizing disturbances and maintaining optimal air quality.
NatureSpace Partnership
Seed Round in 2019
NatureSpace Partnership designs, manages and delivers district and organisational licenses for great crested newts across England, providing a streamlined licensing route for developers and authorities. The company collaborates with developers, ecological consultants, planning agents, and local planning authorities to assess proposals under the district licensing scheme, advising on scheme requirements and expediting development delivery. The approach aims to save time and money, reduce risk, and promote sustainable development by ensuring license compliance throughout planning and construction.
Alusid
Venture Round in 2018
Alusid Ltd is a manufacturer based in Preston, United Kingdom, specializing in the production of SilicaStone, a material made from fused recycled glass and ceramics. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes waste products from the glass and ceramic industries, transforming discarded materials into high-quality architectural surfaces, including tiles and solid surfaces. Alusid's innovative technology allows for the production of these desirable products using existing manufacturing equipment, significantly reducing energy consumption and the environmental impact associated with traditional ceramic tile production. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its focus on recycling unwanted manufacturing materials, thereby contributing to a circular economy while providing aesthetically appealing and durable solutions for both interior and exterior applications.
Powervault
Venture Round in 2018
Powervault Ltd. specializes in developing and marketing innovative energy storage solutions, notably a plug-and-play device designed for residential use. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company’s product integrates a battery and control system that captures surplus electricity generated by solar panels during the day. This stored energy can then be utilized during the evening, allowing households to reduce reliance on grid electricity and potentially lower their electricity bills by up to 15%. Powervault markets its products through a network of solar PV installers across the United Kingdom. The device represents a significant advancement in the energy storage market, combining affordability and sustainability to benefit both consumers and the environment.
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.