Gresham House

Gresham House plc is a specialist alternative asset manager based in London, United Kingdom, with a history dating back to 1857. The firm provides investment management services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, financial advisers, institutional investors, charities, family offices, and business owners. Gresham House focuses on both public and private equity investments, as well as alternative assets such as timber, renewable energy, housing, and infrastructure. The company offers a range of funds, direct investments, and customized investment solutions, including co-investment opportunities, all aimed at delivering sustainable financial returns. Gresham House employs private equity processes for evaluation, due diligence, and risk management, ensuring a disciplined approach to asset management across its various investment strategies.

Clive Austin

Managing Director, VCT Portfolio

Simon Bursell

Portfolio Director

Benjamin Faulkner

Investment Director

Rowan Grobler

Investment Director

Tania Hayes

COO, Strategic Equity

James Hendry

Associate Director

Bob Henry

Portfolio Director

Matt Jones

Associate Director

Chris Kilroy

Investment Director

Joe Krancki

Investment Director

Joe Krancki

Investment Director

Thomas Makey

Investment Director

Rohit Mathur

Investment Partner, VCTs

Zixin Pan

Associate Director

Rupesh Patel

Investment Director

Grant Paul-Florence

Director of Investment

Maya Ward

Investment Director

Ed Wass

Director of VCT Portfolio

60 past transactions

Mobility Mojo

Venture Round in 2025
Mobility Mojo is a company that specializes in evaluating and displaying accessibility information for hotels. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Athlone, Ireland, the company offers a modern snapshot of a hotel's accessibility features. Mobility Mojo collects and summarizes relevant data, allowing hotels to showcase this information on their own websites, complete with their branding. This service helps improve transparency and awareness regarding accessibility, enabling potential guests to make informed decisions about their accommodations.

Much Better Adventures

Venture Round in 2024
Much Better Adventures is an online travel company specializing in active outdoor adventure holidays. The platform facilitates the planning and organization of various activities, including skiing, cycling, and road biking, by linking travelers with recommended guides and hosts. It offers a range of exclusive, solo-friendly trips across the globe, catering to individuals seeking unique and engaging experiences. By connecting like-minded adventurers, Much Better Adventures enhances the travel experience, allowing users to enjoy their pursuits in a supportive and social environment.

IXICO

Post in 2024
IXICO is a U.K.-based company that specializes in providing clinical trial services and imaging technology to the pharmaceutical industry, biotech firms, academia, and medical charities. Headquartered in London, IXICO focuses on various therapeutic areas, particularly in oncology and neurology, with an emphasis on diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and other neurodegenerative conditions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include early and late-phase clinical development, post-marketing studies, and consultancy. IXICO operates internationally, serving clients across the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ireland, and other parts of Europe, facilitating the evaluation of imaging endpoints throughout the clinical research process.

OnSecurity

Series A in 2024
OnSecurity is a leading CREST-accredited penetration testing vendor based in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-impact, high-intelligence penetration testing services to businesses of all sizes. By simplifying the management and delivery of pentesting, we make it easier for organisations to enhance their security posture and mitigate risks, contributing to a safer, more secure digital environment for everyone. Pentesting, Vulnerability Scanning and Threat Intelligence all in one platform.

ActiveNav

Venture Round in 2024
ActiveNav is a provider of data privacy and governance software specializing in Data Mapping as a Service (DMaaS). The company offers solutions that enable enterprises, federal agencies, and public sector entities to effectively map, clean, classify, quarantine, and delete sensitive and redundant data. ActiveNav's platform supports compliance with various data privacy regulations, including the CCPA and GDPR, by facilitating content discovery, tagging, and ongoing governance across multiple repositories such as file shares, SharePoint, and Exchange. With a focus on industries like legal, utilities, energy, insurance, and financial services, ActiveNav helps organizations maintain data privacy while enhancing visibility and control over their data sets. The company is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, with additional offices in Europe and Australia.

Accredit Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2024
Accredit Solutions specializes in developing advanced credentialing platforms that enhance security and streamline operations for prestigious organizations, venues, and events. The company's innovative solutions facilitate a comprehensive accreditation process, covering everything from data capture to badge printing. By improving operational and security efficiencies, Accredit Solutions provides clients with effective tools to protect venues and ensure the safety of attendees at major events. This focus on reducing administrative burdens allows organizations to manage their accreditation needs more efficiently, making Accredit Solutions a key player in the credentialing industry.

CitySwift

Venture Round in 2024
CitySwift is a technology company based in Galway, Ireland, specializing in data-driven scheduling and planning for urban bus networks. Founded in 2016 by Alan Farrelly and Brian O'Rourke, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze historical patterns related to weather, traffic, and events. This analysis allows CitySwift to predict journey times and passenger demand, enabling bus operators to create optimized timetables that enhance operational efficiency. By considering various external factors, CitySwift's platform aims to improve on-time performance and passenger satisfaction while reducing waste in public transport services. The company provides tools that help bus operators better match vehicle availability with commuter needs, ultimately promoting quality public transport solutions at an affordable cost.

Ozone API

Series A in 2024
Ozone API provides banks and financial institutions with technology to navigate the complexities of open finance through compliant open application programming interfaces (APIs). The company offers a platform that includes essential features such as a developer portal, bank connections, an authorization server, and an admin panel, enabling institutions to meet both regulatory and commercial requirements. With expertise rooted in the development of the UK open banking standard, Ozone API is well-positioned to support organizations in realizing their open banking strategies. By facilitating compliance and innovation, Ozone API empowers financial institutions to capitalize on open finance opportunities, fostering commercial growth and contributing to positive societal change.

Patchworks

Debt Financing in 2024
Patchworks is an integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce businesses, facilitating the automation and management of data flow across various core applications. By connecting essential systems such as e-commerce platforms, warehouse software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and third-party logistics (3PL), Patchworks simplifies the integration of technology stacks. The platform provides a user-friendly, cloud-based solution that eliminates the need for manual data entry, thereby streamlining operations and allowing businesses to scale effectively. With its comprehensive dashboard, Patchworks enables retailers to manage their IT infrastructure more efficiently, ultimately enhancing operational performance in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Metrion Biosciences

Series C in 2023
Metrion Biosciences Ltd is a contract research organization based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in drug discovery services for pharmaceutical and bioscience clients globally. Established in 2015, the company provides a range of preclinical screening services, with a focus on ion channel screening, cardiac safety profiling, neuroscience assays, and translational assays. Metrion's platform offers skilled electrophysiology services in various formats, supporting medicinal chemistry optimization. The organization employs flexible business models, allowing clients to choose between fee-for-service and collaborative options, as well as access to integrated drug discovery services tailored to the specific needs of each program.

TravelLocal

Series B in 2023
TravelLocal Limited is an online travel agency based in Bristol, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company facilitates direct bookings with a network of handpicked local travel companies across nearly 100 destinations worldwide. By partnering with hundreds of locally-owned tour operators, TravelLocal offers tailor-made holiday experiences that combine human expertise with the convenience of online booking. The platform ensures full financial protection for its clients, adhering to regulations such as ATOL and ABTA. To date, TravelLocal has successfully taken bookings from over 50,000 clients spanning more than 90 source markets, positioning itself as a distinctive player in the travel industry.

Branchspace

Venture Round in 2023
Digital Commerce Platform for travel

Mable Therapy

Series A in 2023
Mable Therapy provides online speech & language therapy and counseling for children using purpose-built technology.

Wildanet

Private Equity Round in 2023
Wildanet Limited is a wireless internet service provider based in Helston, United Kingdom, focusing on delivering fast and reliable broadband connectivity to homes and businesses in rural areas, particularly in Cornwall. Established in 2017, the company aims to serve communities that have been overlooked by other providers. Wildanet offers internet speeds starting at 30Mbps and tailors its services to meet the needs of businesses, enhancing productivity and efficiency for remote work. The company's fixed-wireless network connects users through a series of masts and extends its reach by installing WiFi in village halls and community centers, ensuring affordable access to reliable internet for residents in remote locations.

CognAssist

Venture Round in 2023
Cognassist is a leading edtech SaaS platform in the UK that aims to enhance the potential of every learner. It offers a cognitive assessment platform designed to identify and address the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in both educational and workplace settings. The platform provides personalized support and neurodiversity training to help organizations better understand and accommodate cognitive differences, thereby fostering an inclusive environment. Cognassist's services empower businesses to support neurodiverse employees effectively, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Connect Earth

Seed Round in 2023
Connect Earth, founded in 2021 and based in London, is an environmental data company focused on providing accessible sustainability information. The company has developed a carbon tracking API that enables users to understand the environmental impact of their purchases, offering detailed insights into carbon emissions and facilitating the calculation of carbon footprints. By partnering with financial institutions, Connect Earth empowers consumers to make informed, sustainable choices in their daily spending and promotes transparency regarding the climate effects of financial activities. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between environmental intent and actionable knowledge, thereby driving sustainable finance and helping both individuals and businesses reduce their carbon emissions.

Patchworks

Venture Round in 2023
Patchworks is an integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce businesses, facilitating the automation and management of data flow across various core applications. By connecting essential systems such as e-commerce platforms, warehouse software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and third-party logistics (3PL), Patchworks simplifies the integration of technology stacks. The platform provides a user-friendly, cloud-based solution that eliminates the need for manual data entry, thereby streamlining operations and allowing businesses to scale effectively. With its comprehensive dashboard, Patchworks enables retailers to manage their IT infrastructure more efficiently, ultimately enhancing operational performance in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Vivacity Labs

Venture Round in 2023
Vivacity Labs Ltd. specializes in providing hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company offers a range of services that include car parking and bus occupancy sensing, traffic monitoring, and insights into rail management through predictive analytics. To enhance urban transport management, Vivacity is deploying thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, which is being developed as the country's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze video feeds and generate valuable data on traffic patterns, cyclist movements, and more. Vivacity's advanced predictive algorithms aim to improve road safety and reduce congestion by providing transport managers with unprecedented insights into future transport scenarios.

Dayrize

Series A in 2023
Dayrize operates an AI-driven platform that focuses on product life cycle assessment for consumer goods retailers and brands. This platform simplifies the data collection process through advanced AI modeling, providing actionable insights that help large companies navigate the complexities of their supply chains. Dayrize's proprietary scoring tool utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate and standardize the sustainability credentials of various products, assigning specific ratings to facilitate informed purchasing decisions. By offering a sophisticated approach to measuring environmental impact, Dayrize enables clients to choose and buy responsibly.

Focal Point Positioning

Series C in 2022
Focal Point Positioning Ltd. specializes in advanced positioning technologies, focusing on smartphone-based sensor fusion, machine learning, and signal processing to enhance satellite positioning capabilities in previously inaccessible areas. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company offers consultancy services in positioning, navigation, and timing, addressing challenges related to GNSS, GPS-denied environments, and emerging quantum sensing technologies. Focal Point has developed two key products: S-GNSS, which significantly enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of GPS receivers for indoor and remote tracking, and D-Tail, which utilizes existing smartphone and wearable device sensors for precise three-dimensional user tracking. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, security, aerospace, autonomy, telecom, retail, logistics, and emergency services. Dr. Ramsey Faragher, the founder, is a recognized expert in GNSS-denied positioning, with a distinguished background in developing innovative technologies for military and space applications.

Patchworks

Venture Round in 2022
Patchworks is an integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce businesses, facilitating the automation and management of data flow across various core applications. By connecting essential systems such as e-commerce platforms, warehouse software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and third-party logistics (3PL), Patchworks simplifies the integration of technology stacks. The platform provides a user-friendly, cloud-based solution that eliminates the need for manual data entry, thereby streamlining operations and allowing businesses to scale effectively. With its comprehensive dashboard, Patchworks enables retailers to manage their IT infrastructure more efficiently, ultimately enhancing operational performance in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

fu3e

Seed Round in 2022
fu3e is a proptech startup that specializes in adaptive management reporting software aimed at enhancing risk management and operational efficiency within the real estate sector. The company's platform digitizes daily management processes by leveraging data generated by businesses to calculate and forecast key metrics in real-time. Through a series of dashboards, fu3e enables real estate funds, asset owners, and professional consultants to monitor trends and baseline performance, facilitating better decision-making related to development risks, costs, and milestones. This innovative approach allows for a more streamlined and informed management process across the industry.

RotaGeek

Venture Round in 2022
RotaGeek Ltd. specializes in developing a cloud-based rostering system that simplifies workforce management for various organizations, including businesses, healthcare providers, and day centers. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company utilizes advanced algorithms and machine learning technologies to analyze complex data, enabling users to create efficient, personalized schedules and manage annual leave while ensuring compliance with labor regulations. RotaGeek's platform helps organizations predict and meet staffing demands, ultimately saving time and resources. The company has a diverse clientele, including prominent names such as O2, Dune, and William Hill, and continues to expand its reach in both London and Melbourne, with a commitment to enhancing scheduling capabilities through intelligent technology that benefits both businesses and their employees.

Bidnamic

Series A in 2022
Bidnamic is a marketing technology platform based in Leeds, United Kingdom, that specializes in enhancing retailers' performance on Google Shopping. Founded in 2018, the company employs advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze various factors for each product SKU in a retailer's catalog. This analysis allows Bidnamic to algorithmically determine optimal bid values, facilitating real-time performance monitoring and high-frequency bid management. By leveraging insights into purchase intent, Bidnamic helps retailers improve the efficiency of their advertising spend, reduce customer acquisition costs, and maximize revenue potential, ultimately providing them with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Glisser

Venture Round in 2022
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014, specializing in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform transforms traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive formats that engage audiences through their mobile devices. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, enabling organizers to create dynamic experiences that foster high participation. With features such as slide sharing, audience response systems, and real-time analytics, the platform allows speakers in various sectors, including business and education, to effectively engage their audiences and measure event success. Notable clients include KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting the platform's capability to support events of any size, from intimate training sessions to large-scale conferences with thousands of participants.

Proximity

Series A in 2022
Proximity Insight specializes in a clienteling platform that enhances the interaction between brands and their customers, both online and in-store. By unifying online and offline retail experiences, the platform provides comprehensive customer profiles that include purchase history and past interactions across various channels. This empowers all staff members to engage with customers on a personal level, fostering stronger connections and encouraging customer loyalty. By enabling brands to nurture relationships effectively, Proximity Insight helps drive customer retention and increased spending.

RevLifter

Venture Round in 2022
RevLifter Limited specializes in online promotion services for e-commerce businesses, focusing on deal personalization through an AI-driven platform. Established in 2017 and based in London, the company offers a range of tools designed to enhance customer engagement and boost sales. Its offerings include RevPage, an AI-powered customer engagement tool, RevConvert, which provides on-site messages to connect with customers at critical moments, and RevRewards, a system that incentivizes customer purchases. The platform analyzes real-time user behavior to deliver tailored offers both on and off retailers' websites, helping to retain customers and improve conversion rates. By aligning deals with individual customer profiles, RevLifter aims to meet specific retail goals, such as attracting new customers and increasing average order values, while being quick to integrate and performance-based in its pricing.

Popsa

Series B in 2022
Popsa is a rapidly growing consumer app that specializes in creating personalized photobooks and other products through the use of generative AI technology. By analyzing data contained in users' photos, Popsa simplifies the personalization process, allowing users to create meaningful products without the usual complexities. The app, available on both iOS and Android in 12 languages, has attracted over 8 million users and processes around 18,000 orders weekly, peaking at 80,000 during the fourth quarter. With its strongest markets in France and the US, Popsa's revenue reflects a diverse international customer base, with only 15% originating from the UK. The company aims to help individuals reflect on their life experiences and relationships through their photos, aspiring to become a global platform that encompasses all of life's moments, both joyful and challenging.

Preservica

Venture Round in 2021
Preservica is a provider of digital preservation and electronic archive software solutions, aimed at safeguarding critical digital information for various sectors, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and government institutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Abingdon, United Kingdom, the company focuses on ensuring that digital content remains accessible and trustworthy for decades. Preservica's platform can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise, offering organizations a reliable means to protect their digital assets while meeting compliance and legal requirements. By addressing the unique challenges of digital preservation, Preservica helps clients drive innovation and maintain the integrity of their important cultural and brand-related content.

Mobeus Equity Partners

Acquisition in 2021
Mobeus Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1998. The firm specializes in providing finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, investing up to £15 million across various sectors, including business services, technology, media and telecommunications, financial services, industrials, consumer, and healthcare. Mobeus Equity Partners is known for offering attractive and flexible funding packages that combine equity and loan finance, leveraging their extensive experience and strong reputation to deliver results and successfully complete transactions.

Patchworks

Venture Round in 2021
Patchworks is an integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce businesses, facilitating the automation and management of data flow across various core applications. By connecting essential systems such as e-commerce platforms, warehouse software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and third-party logistics (3PL), Patchworks simplifies the integration of technology stacks. The platform provides a user-friendly, cloud-based solution that eliminates the need for manual data entry, thereby streamlining operations and allowing businesses to scale effectively. With its comprehensive dashboard, Patchworks enables retailers to manage their IT infrastructure more efficiently, ultimately enhancing operational performance in the e-commerce and logistics sectors.

TravelLocal

Series A in 2021
TravelLocal Limited is an online travel agency based in Bristol, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company facilitates direct bookings with a network of handpicked local travel companies across nearly 100 destinations worldwide. By partnering with hundreds of locally-owned tour operators, TravelLocal offers tailor-made holiday experiences that combine human expertise with the convenience of online booking. The platform ensures full financial protection for its clients, adhering to regulations such as ATOL and ABTA. To date, TravelLocal has successfully taken bookings from over 50,000 clients spanning more than 90 source markets, positioning itself as a distinctive player in the travel industry.

Telcom Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Telcom Group is an internet service provider based in the United Kingdom, delivering broadband and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions to both commercial and residential customers. The company offers internet connection speeds ranging from 30 Mbps to 1 Gbps, utilizing its own full-fiber infrastructure to provide ultrafast services. In addition to internet access, Telcom Group features a robust phone system that includes time-based routing, call forwarding to mobile devices, call groups, call recording, and custom waiting messages. By maintaining a comprehensive suite of end-to-end IT-managed services, the company positions itself as a full-stack ISP, eliminating the complexities and costs associated with multiple service providers.

Scurri

Venture Round in 2021
Scurri is a delivery management platform that assists online merchants in managing their parcel carriers through a cloud-based software solution. This system enables merchants to simplify their shipping processes, helping them save time and reduce costs while allowing them to focus on business growth. As e-commerce continues to expand, many merchants struggle with fulfillment and scaling, particularly when integrating multiple carriers for various shipping needs. Scurri addresses these challenges by offering a single interface for creating shipping labels, selecting the most suitable carrier, and streamlining the delivery process. This integration helps merchants efficiently track deliveries across various carriers and online channels, ultimately enhancing their operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Fischer Farms

Venture Round in 2021
Fischer Farms is a vertical farming company that focuses on producing crops through innovative indoor farming methods. By cultivating leaf-based salads and leafy herbs, Fischer Farms provides an alternative to traditional field-grown crops, ensuring customers have access to organic produce. The company's approach emphasizes efficiency and sustainability, allowing for year-round production while minimizing the environmental impact associated with conventional agriculture. Through its commitment to quality and organic standards, Fischer Farms aims to meet the growing demand for fresh and healthy food options.

Metrion Biosciences

Series B in 2021
Metrion Biosciences Ltd is a contract research organization based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in drug discovery services for pharmaceutical and bioscience clients globally. Established in 2015, the company provides a range of preclinical screening services, with a focus on ion channel screening, cardiac safety profiling, neuroscience assays, and translational assays. Metrion's platform offers skilled electrophysiology services in various formats, supporting medicinal chemistry optimization. The organization employs flexible business models, allowing clients to choose between fee-for-service and collaborative options, as well as access to integrated drug discovery services tailored to the specific needs of each program.

Countingup

Series A in 2021
Countingup is a UK-based company that offers a banking and accounting app specifically designed for sole traders and one-person enterprises. By merging banking and accounting functionalities, Countingup simplifies business management through its innovative software. The platform provides essential services, including a current account, a corporate contactless MasterCard, and automated bookkeeping features such as receipt management and tax calculations. This integration allows users to efficiently handle their financial tasks in one place, enhancing productivity and reducing the complexity traditionally associated with business banking and accounting. With its user-friendly design and automation capabilities, Countingup aims to transform how small businesses manage their financial operations.

eConsult

Series A in 2021
eConsult Health is a digital health company that operates an online consultation platform designed to improve patient access to healthcare and enhance the efficiency of medical practices. The platform allows registered NHS patients to access medical advice at any time, enabling them to enter their symptoms and receive immediate self-help guidance. This service facilitates online consultations between patients and medical professionals, streamlining the process of seeking care for both routine and emergency situations. By leveraging technology, eConsult Health aims to make healthcare more accessible and efficient for patients and providers alike.

Wildanet

Venture Round in 2021
Wildanet Limited is a wireless internet service provider based in Helston, United Kingdom, focusing on delivering fast and reliable broadband connectivity to homes and businesses in rural areas, particularly in Cornwall. Established in 2017, the company aims to serve communities that have been overlooked by other providers. Wildanet offers internet speeds starting at 30Mbps and tailors its services to meet the needs of businesses, enhancing productivity and efficiency for remote work. The company's fixed-wireless network connects users through a series of masts and extends its reach by installing WiFi in village halls and community centers, ensuring affordable access to reliable internet for residents in remote locations.

Appian Asset Management

Acquisition in 2020
Appian Asset Management is an Irish-based asset management firm that provides a variety of investment services to both retail and institutional investors. Located in Dublin, the company manages a diverse range of funds, including multi-asset, impact investing, global dividend growth, liquidity, and funds focused on global small companies. Appian Asset Management aims to deliver investment solutions that cater to the needs of its clients while investing globally.

RevLifter

Series A in 2020
RevLifter Limited specializes in online promotion services for e-commerce businesses, focusing on deal personalization through an AI-driven platform. Established in 2017 and based in London, the company offers a range of tools designed to enhance customer engagement and boost sales. Its offerings include RevPage, an AI-powered customer engagement tool, RevConvert, which provides on-site messages to connect with customers at critical moments, and RevRewards, a system that incentivizes customer purchases. The platform analyzes real-time user behavior to deliver tailored offers both on and off retailers' websites, helping to retain customers and improve conversion rates. By aligning deals with individual customer profiles, RevLifter aims to meet specific retail goals, such as attracting new customers and increasing average order values, while being quick to integrate and performance-based in its pricing.

eConsult

Series A in 2020
eConsult Health is a digital health company that operates an online consultation platform designed to improve patient access to healthcare and enhance the efficiency of medical practices. The platform allows registered NHS patients to access medical advice at any time, enabling them to enter their symptoms and receive immediate self-help guidance. This service facilitates online consultations between patients and medical professionals, streamlining the process of seeking care for both routine and emergency situations. By leveraging technology, eConsult Health aims to make healthcare more accessible and efficient for patients and providers alike.

Panthera Biopartners

Series A in 2020
Panthera Biopartners Limited is an independent site management organization based in Preston, United Kingdom, with additional locations in Manchester, London, and Glasgow. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in recruiting patients for clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, including cardiac disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, allergies, migraine, NASH, oncology, and neurology. Panthera Biopartners works on behalf of pharmaceutical and contract research organizations, leveraging a team of experts to effectively manage the clinical trial process and ensure successful patient enrollment.

Funding Xchange

Series A in 2020
Funding Xchange is a London-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing the SME funding ecosystem by providing digital tools for eligibility and affordability assessments. Its technology platform connects businesses with over 70 funders, allowing them to receive indicative funding offers within three minutes and access funds in their bank accounts in ten minutes. Funding Xchange's Marketplace facilitates financial access by integrating its services into major price comparison websites, banks, advisory platforms, and accounting software. Through its FXE Technologies division, the company offers white-labeled lending tools for banks, funders, and brokers, enabling them to create customized customer journeys and intermediary portals. This approach not only reduces operational costs but also improves conversion rates and enhances portfolio risk management. The platform operates using real-time transactional data, providing insights for risk analytics and underwriting across various SME funding solutions, thereby streamlining the funding process for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Moteefe

Series B in 2020
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform established in 2014 that empowers individuals and businesses to create and sell customized merchandise through social media. It offers a comprehensive print-on-demand service that supports entrepreneurs of all sizes, from individual creators to larger retailers, in transforming their creative designs into marketable products quickly and efficiently. Moteefe's platform allows users to launch their own white-labeled stores or sell directly through their websites, minimizing upfront investment and promoting entrepreneurship. By facilitating the design and sale of custom clothing and merchandise, Moteefe enables users to reach a global audience and monetize their creative ideas.

Clarilis

Series B in 2020
Clarilis Limited is a Birmingham-based company that specializes in developing a drafting automation platform tailored for the legal sector. Established in 2011, Clarilis provides solutions that streamline the drafting process for law firms and corporate legal departments, enhancing efficiency, security, and consistency. The platform automates repetitive and procedural aspects of drafting, allowing users to capture and apply best practices, templates, and precedents uniformly across their organization. This not only simplifies the documentation process but also ensures quality control while allowing firms to maintain their individual drafting styles. By integrating legal expertise with technology, Clarilis enhances service delivery for legal professionals.

Moteefe

Series A in 2020
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform established in 2014 that empowers individuals and businesses to create and sell customized merchandise through social media. It offers a comprehensive print-on-demand service that supports entrepreneurs of all sizes, from individual creators to larger retailers, in transforming their creative designs into marketable products quickly and efficiently. Moteefe's platform allows users to launch their own white-labeled stores or sell directly through their websites, minimizing upfront investment and promoting entrepreneurship. By facilitating the design and sale of custom clothing and merchandise, Moteefe enables users to reach a global audience and monetize their creative ideas.

Rezatec

Series B in 2020
Rezatec specializes in the application of data science to satellite imagery and geospatial data, providing cloud-based analytics for managing high-value, land-based assets. The company addresses global challenges related to environmental change by utilizing scientific analysis of both satellite and ground data. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to assess physical and environmental hazards that can impact asset integrity, covering sectors such as water, agriculture, infrastructure, and forestry. By offering insights into forest lifecycle, inventory, carbon stock, disturbances, and overall health, Rezatec enables businesses to prioritize, plan, and optimize the management of their assets. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves margins and competitive advantage for customers worldwide.

Funding Xchange

Venture Round in 2019
Funding Xchange is a London-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing the SME funding ecosystem by providing digital tools for eligibility and affordability assessments. Its technology platform connects businesses with over 70 funders, allowing them to receive indicative funding offers within three minutes and access funds in their bank accounts in ten minutes. Funding Xchange's Marketplace facilitates financial access by integrating its services into major price comparison websites, banks, advisory platforms, and accounting software. Through its FXE Technologies division, the company offers white-labeled lending tools for banks, funders, and brokers, enabling them to create customized customer journeys and intermediary portals. This approach not only reduces operational costs but also improves conversion rates and enhances portfolio risk management. The platform operates using real-time transactional data, providing insights for risk analytics and underwriting across various SME funding solutions, thereby streamlining the funding process for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Lakes Distillery

Venture Round in 2019
The Lakes Distillery Company Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Workington, United Kingdom, specializes in the distilling, rectifying, and blending of a diverse range of spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka. Known for its artistic ethos, the distillery focuses on producing high-quality alcoholic beverages that are recognized globally. In addition to its distilling operations, the company offers dining services through its bistro, enhancing the overall customer experience. The Lakes Distillery aims to provide accessible options for customers seeking premium spirits.

TravelLocal

Series A in 2019
TravelLocal Limited is an online travel agency based in Bristol, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company facilitates direct bookings with a network of handpicked local travel companies across nearly 100 destinations worldwide. By partnering with hundreds of locally-owned tour operators, TravelLocal offers tailor-made holiday experiences that combine human expertise with the convenience of online booking. The platform ensures full financial protection for its clients, adhering to regulations such as ATOL and ABTA. To date, TravelLocal has successfully taken bookings from over 50,000 clients spanning more than 90 source markets, positioning itself as a distinctive player in the travel industry.

Rainbird

Venture Round in 2019
Rainbird Technologies Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in automating decision-making processes using artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013, Rainbird offers a platform that enables organizations to create visual models of expert thought processes, allowing for the automation of complex decisions at significantly faster speeds and with enhanced accuracy. The platform facilitates the capture of expertise without the need for coding through knowledge maps, which are adaptable and can represent non-linear thought processes. Users can pose nuanced questions to Rainbird, receiving answers that account for varying levels of certainty, even in situations with incomplete data. Additionally, Rainbird provides explanations for its responses, detailing the reasoning behind decisions, which supports compliance with regulations and fosters trust among clients. The company also offers a community-led edition for social enterprises and open projects, further extending its impact in the realm of artificial intelligence.

Tribe

Series A in 2019
Tribe is a social network founded in Australia in 2015 by Jules Lund, which allows users to create personal networks known as "tribes." This platform enables individuals to connect with friends by selecting from existing members or inviting new ones. Aside from its social networking features, Tribe offers a platform for marketers to access branded content from influential creators, enhancing marketing efficiency. Brands can utilize this service through an annual subscription or a pay-per-use model. Since its inception, Tribe has expanded into the U.K. and the U.S., connecting over 6,000 brands with more than 50,000 creators. The platform has facilitated the creation of over 1 million pieces of branded content across more than 10,000 campaigns, partnering with notable companies like Unilever and Amazon.

Cisiv

Private Equity Round in 2019
Cisiv Ltd specializes in developing innovative technology solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as well as research organizations and academic institutions. The company offers Baseline Plus, a data capture platform tailored for non-interventional studies, which facilitates the execution of complex, large-scale multinational research in a streamlined and cost-effective manner. This platform enhances communication among study groups, supports data entry, improves data quality and workflow, and incorporates features like online community engagement and translation capabilities. Through its web-based tools, Cisiv enables efficient data collection and management, allowing clients to gain valuable insights into the real-world application of their products and treatments. Established in 1995, Cisiv is headquartered in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom.

StoryShare

Venture Round in 2019
StoryShare is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on enhancing employee experiences through digital communication and learning. It offers a micro-learning application that provides personalized and on-demand content, specifically designed for large organizations with diverse and mobile workforces. The platform enables employees to engage in training and development anytime and on any device, thereby improving overall engagement and productivity. By facilitating effective communication and tailored learning experiences, StoryShare aims to support organizations in fostering a more connected and skilled workforce.

Samuel Knight International

Venture Round in 2019
Samuel Knight International Limited specializes in recruitment and manpower solutions for the energy and rail sectors, offering services on permanent, contract, and project bases. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, with additional offices in London and Bristol, the company provides a range of services including permanent and interim recruitment, retained search and selection, skills testing, and competency-based interviewing. Samuel Knight International also supports contractor services such as mobilization, payroll, compliance, and security clearance. By leveraging innovative technology and extensive global networks, the company efficiently identifies and mobilizes top talent, ensuring that clients receive the best candidates with speed and precision.

FIM Services

Acquisition in 2018
FIM Services Limited specializes in providing investment products and services focused on forestry, land acquisition, agriculture, renewable energy, and property, operating both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1979 and based in Burford, the company offers advisory services to institutional and private investors regarding direct acquisitions and manages unregulated collective investment schemes for retail investors. FIM Services also provides guidance to individual investors on the acquisition, construction, and management of renewable energy projects. The company manages timber resources in the UK and oversees forests in New Zealand and the Baltics, catering to a diverse clientele that includes high-net-worth individuals and institutions seeking asset-backed investments. FIM Services operates as a subsidiary of Gresham House Holdings Limited.

Hazel Capital LLP

Acquisition in 2017
Hazel Capital LLP is focused on renewable energy infrastructure, primarily investing in unquoted companies engaged in long-term renewable energy projects. The firm aims to build a diverse portfolio of investments in energy developers, targeting opportunities that promise both capital preservation and a reliable source of tax-free income for its shareholders. Through its commitment to renewable energy, Hazel Capital contributes to the growth and sustainability of the sector while providing financial benefits to its investors.

Moteefe

Seed Round in 2017
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform established in 2014 that empowers individuals and businesses to create and sell customized merchandise through social media. It offers a comprehensive print-on-demand service that supports entrepreneurs of all sizes, from individual creators to larger retailers, in transforming their creative designs into marketable products quickly and efficiently. Moteefe's platform allows users to launch their own white-labeled stores or sell directly through their websites, minimizing upfront investment and promoting entrepreneurship. By facilitating the design and sale of custom clothing and merchandise, Moteefe enables users to reach a global audience and monetize their creative ideas.

Penfold

Penfold is a digital pension platform based in London, established on May 26, 2018, by founders Stuart Robinson, Chris Eastwood, and Peter Hykin. The company aims to make pension saving accessible and engaging for self-employed individuals, freelancers, and contractors. Its mobile-managed platform offers users complete transparency, allowing them to track their pensions in real-time and providing thorough explanations of retirement planning. Additionally, Penfold serves as an auto-enrolment solution for employers, facilitating pension management for their employees.
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