HeadBox
Venture Round in 2025
HeadBox operates a UK-based online marketplace connecting corporate bookers with hosts offering creative, inspiring off-site spaces. Its platform enables direct booking and payment for various events, streamlining the planning process.
Aevi
Debt Financing in 2024
Aevi is a FinTech company focused on creating a more open payment ecosystem, enabling seamless transactions for users globally. The company operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates the flow of payment and transaction data across various channels and consumer touchpoints, enhancing the in-person payment experience. By connecting digital and physical payment channels, Aevi simplifies the payment infrastructure with an advanced payment gateway compatible with both legacy and modern devices. This allows merchants to manage their businesses effectively while improving customer experiences in-store. With a presence in Europe, Australia, and the United States, Aevi has established offices in London, Prague, and Paderborn, furthering its mission to liberate payment processes and provide comprehensive analytics for informed decision-making.
My Emissions
Seed Round in 2024
London-based technology startup that provides a carbon accounting platform to measure food product emissions and report total Scope 3 emissions, with experience assessing more than 15,000 food products. The company serves as the carbon labeling partner of Just Eat Takeaway.com and aims to standardize UK emissions reporting with Defra. Its platform combines AI-based tools, software integrations, and a comprehensive emissions database to automate emissions reporting, help food businesses meet environmental, social, and governance standards, reduce carbon impact, and manage sustainability initiatives.
Insly
Debt Financing in 2023
Insly is a cloud-based insurance software provider for brokers and agents. Its platform supports policy, billing and accounting, renewal, document and reporting management, as well as debt management and developer tools, with customizable interfaces and online storage. It also offers wholesale distribution software for managing general agents and a cloud-based claims processing solution configurable for insurers, brokers, and agents. Originating as a spin-off from the IIZI Group, Insly was launched in London and was incorporated in 2014, with offices in Tallinn, Riga, Warsaw, and San Francisco.
Administrate
Venture Round in 2023
Administrate Limited is a cloud-based training management solution provider based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Bozeman, Montana. Established in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline training operations for various organizations, including training companies, corporate training departments, and educational institutions. Its primary offerings include CORE, a training management system, a Learning Management System for eLearning, and WEB, which facilitates automatic course listings and online booking. Administrate's solutions are adaptable, enabling users to integrate existing eLearning tools while managing diverse training programs, from executive education to adult learning. The platform emphasizes operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, allowing organizations to better align their training initiatives with overall business objectives. Its services are utilized both in the United Kingdom and internationally, reflecting its global reach in the training sector.
Abound
Venture Round in 2023
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.
Peppy Health
Series B in 2023
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Apperio
Debt Financing in 2023
Apperio Limited is a London-based company that specializes in legal spend management software. Established in 2011 and formerly known as Legal Tender Limited, Apperio provides a platform that enables businesses to gain real-time visibility into their legal expenditures. By integrating directly with law firms' practice management systems, the platform automatically gathers and structures data, presenting it in a clear format for analysis. This empowers in-house legal teams to manage their spending effectively and promotes a collaborative relationship with external counsel. Apperio's services encompass a wide variety of legal areas, including corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, and intellectual property, among others. The company’s innovative approach ensures clients have complete cost certainty and can make informed decisions regarding their legal services.
Shift Platform
Debt Financing in 2022
Shift is a British technology company founded in 2017 by Jacob Corlett, focused on transforming the delivery and logistics industry through its innovative platform. The company has developed an on-demand delivery marketplace that connects customers and businesses with independent drivers and fleets, using smart algorithms to optimize routes and efficiently assign jobs. With around 300 employees, Shift operates across multiple European countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and Austria, and has established a strong network of logistics partners. Additionally, through its acquired brand Movinga, Shift has become a leader in relocation services in Europe. The company's management team comprises experienced professionals from notable app-based platforms, enabling Shift to scale rapidly and leverage its first mover advantage in the industry.
Founded in 2017, Daye is a London-based company dedicated to improving women's gynecological health. It manufactures and markets innovative tampon products, including CBD-infused options for period pain relief, and offers an at-home vaginal microbiome screening kit to detect infections and microbiome disruptions.
Aide Health
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Aide Health is a health technology company dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of prescribed care, particularly in managing long-term conditions that significantly strain healthcare systems. With healthcare costs for chronic diseases reaching £50 billion annually for the NHS and $1 trillion for the US healthcare system, Aide aims to address this challenge by employing conversational artificial intelligence. This technology fosters better patient engagement and supports clinicians in their decision-making processes for chronic disease management. Aide's platform assists patients in managing day-to-day activities, cultivating positive health habits, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of their health status. Currently, Aide is operational within NHS England, focusing on patients with asthma and Type 2 diabetes, thereby contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs associated with comorbidities.
Oxbury
Venture Round in 2022
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated solely to supporting the rural economy. The bank offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their unique financial needs for operational efficiency, especially during critical periods such as before and after harvests. In addition to lending, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in investing in British agriculture. With a deep understanding of the agricultural sector, Oxbury engages directly with farmers to comprehend their challenges, allowing the bank to make informed and timely credit decisions. This focus enables farmers to minimize administrative burdens and concentrate on their core agricultural activities.
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated solely to supporting the rural economy. The bank offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their unique financial needs for operational efficiency, especially during critical periods such as before and after harvests. In addition to lending, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in investing in British agriculture. With a deep understanding of the agricultural sector, Oxbury engages directly with farmers to comprehend their challenges, allowing the bank to make informed and timely credit decisions. This focus enables farmers to minimize administrative burdens and concentrate on their core agricultural activities.
PrimaryBid
Series C in 2022
PrimaryBid operates an online investment platform enabling private investors fair access to equity placings, fundraisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies on equal terms with institutional investors.
Abound is a consumer lending startup based in London, United Kingdom, that aims to provide low-cost personal credit as an alternative to expensive payday loans. Founded in 2020, the company leverages the UK’s Open Banking standard to analyze consumers' historical bank statement data. This approach allows Abound to develop a detailed understanding of customers' financial situations, enabling them to assess affordability more accurately while reducing dependence on traditional credit reference agency scores. By focusing on individuals with low credit scores, Abound seeks to expand access to affordable credit, thereby promoting financial inclusion.
Red Sift
Secondary Market in 2022
Red Sift is a cybersecurity company that specializes in enhancing organizations' digital resilience through its comprehensive Digital Resilience Platform. This platform is designed to address vulnerabilities across an organization's entire digital footprint, offering advanced discovery and monitoring capabilities for email, domains, brand protection, and network perimeter security. By leveraging machine learning, Red Sift provides users with tools to analyze and synthesize data, enabling proactive threat detection and effective remediation strategies against phishing attacks while ensuring compliance with web security protocols. With a diverse client base that includes notable companies such as Domino’s, ZoomInfo, and various global law firms, Red Sift operates globally with offices in North America, Australia, Spain, and the UK, and collaborates with trusted partners like Entrust and Microsoft to enhance its offerings.
Oxbury is the United Kingdom's only specialist agricultural bank, dedicated solely to supporting the rural economy. The bank offers tailored lending solutions to farmers, addressing their unique financial needs for operational efficiency, especially during critical periods such as before and after harvests. In addition to lending, Oxbury provides savings accounts for individuals and businesses interested in investing in British agriculture. With a deep understanding of the agricultural sector, Oxbury engages directly with farmers to comprehend their challenges, allowing the bank to make informed and timely credit decisions. This focus enables farmers to minimize administrative burdens and concentrate on their core agricultural activities.
Humn.ai Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven insurance consulting services, particularly for fleet operators. Established in 2017, Humn.ai leverages machine learning to enhance traditional insurance models, providing innovative data-driven solutions for fleet management challenges. The company's platform integrates multiple data streams to develop real-time risk models, enabling the dynamic pricing of insurance premiums based on the specific risk associated with each completed trip. By offering features such as live data, contextual scoring, and proprietary geospatial exposure mapping, Humn.ai delivers accurate risk assessments and tailored insurance pricing, positioning itself as a forward-thinking player in the fleet insurance sector.
Capitalise.com
Series B in 2021
Capitalise.com is a financial information service focused on helping UK businesses secure the right funding by connecting them with suitable lenders. With a network of over 360 lenders, including more than 80 institutional and fintech partners, the platform simplifies the complex funding landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing in-house technology and data analytics, Capitalise.com identifies optimal financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. This approach not only facilitates access to a variety of funding products but also empowers accounting firms to better serve their clients by clarifying and streamlining the funding process, thereby enhancing their role as trusted advisors.
Peppy Health
Series A in 2021
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
GetGround
Series A in 2021
GetGround is a property management platform that simplifies the process of managing residential property investments in England and Wales for landlords and investors worldwide. Established in early 2020, the company offers an innovative Fintech platform that enables users to set up registered UK limited companies online within 30 minutes. This allows them to purchase buy-to-let properties and benefit from investments through company structures. GetGround also provides a current account for managing rental income and expenses, along with comprehensive administrative support, including bookkeeping, accounting, and tax returns. This service alleviates the administrative burdens often faced by property owners. Since its inception, GetGround has gained thousands of customers from the UK, Middle East, and Asia, positioning itself as a trusted partner for property investors seeking a streamlined approach to asset management.
First Light Fusion
Secondary Market in 2021
First Light Fusion Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in researching advanced implosion processes aimed at electricity generation through inertial confinement fusion. Founded in 2011 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company focuses on harnessing fundamental physics to explore various innovative energy generation methods. It employs a team of engineers and physicists who engage in theoretical analysis, detailed numerical simulations, and experimental validation to develop new energy sources. First Light Fusion collaborates closely with several academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, Warwick University, University College London, and Imperial College London. The company, originally named Oxyntix Ltd., rebranded in June 2014 to reflect its focus on fusion energy research.
Pangaea Data
Venture Round in 2021
Pangaea Data Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing machine learning-based software for the biopharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on optimizing drug discovery and development by leveraging data from electronic health records and unstructured clinical notes. Its software solutions aim to identify patient cohorts based on specific clinical characteristics and symptoms, enhancing the relevance and utility of scientific and clinical data in these industries. Pangaea Data Limited was previously known as Pangaea Group Limited until it rebranded in May 2018.
Nexeon
Secondary Market in 2021
Nexeon is an international developer and manufacturer of silicon-based anode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on silicon anodes to increase energy density, enabling lighter, smaller, and more cost-efficient batteries for a range of applications including electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as other sectors that require high-performance energy storage. Headquarters are in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and the company maintains operations in Japan, with a history dating back to 2006. By replacing traditional graphite anodes, Nexeon's materials aim to enhance battery performance while reducing overall carbon footprint.
Kuur Therapeutics
Secondary Market in 2021
Kuur Therapeutics Limited is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing CAR-NKT cell immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The company is advancing a pipeline of immune cell products, including KUR-501 for neuroblastoma, KUR-502 for hematological malignancies, and KUR-503 for liver cancer. Kuur Therapeutics specializes in engineered off-the-shelf CAR-NKT cell therapies that leverage the natural biology of a specific subset of cytotoxic T cells known as natural killer T cells. This innovative approach aims to provide effective treatment options for a wide range of solid and hematological tumors. The company conducts clinical trials to demonstrate the efficacy of its CAR-NKT cell products, thereby striving to transform cancer care. Founded in 2005 and based in London, Kuur Therapeutics was previously known as Cell Medica Limited before its rebranding in February 2020.
Cambridge Innovation Capital
Secondary Market in 2021
Cambridge Innovation Capital is a Cambridge-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and growth investments in life sciences and technology. It focuses on companies affiliated with the University of Cambridge or the Cambridge Cluster and seeks to back innovations in therapeutics, medtech and diagnostics, digital health, genomics and proteomics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, quantum technologies, and autonomous systems. The organization provides long-term equity capital to help portfolio companies bridge development stages and scale, with a strong emphasis on opportunities arising from the Cambridge ecosystem. Since its founding in 2013, Cambridge Innovation Capital has established itself as a leading investor within that community, leveraging close ties to academia to access high-potential deep-tech opportunities.
Open Energi
Secondary Market in 2020
Open Energi provides a real-time electricity consumption management platform for businesses across various sectors in the UK. It optimizes energy usage to reduce costs and generate revenue through its Dynamic Demand 2.0 platform, which uses AI to coordinate distributed energy resources safely and trade flexibility across markets.
P2i Limited
Secondary Market in 2020
P2i Limited specializes in liquid repellent nano-coating technology. Its solutions protect products and materials from liquids without altering their appearance or texture, serving industries such as electronics, lifestyle, life sciences, filtration, energy, and military worldwide.
i2O
Secondary Market in 2020
i2O Water Ltd. specializes in Smart Pressure Management technology for utilities and water distribution networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Southampton, UK, with additional offices in Malaysia, Spain, and Colombia, the company offers a range of solutions including data loggers, remote control of pressure reducing valves (PRVs), and automatic pump optimization. i2O's systems help utilities globally to optimize network pressure, resulting in significant water savings and operational efficiencies. Their technology has been shown to reduce leakage by an average of 20%, lower energy consumption by roughly 20%, and decrease burst frequency by about 40%. The company collaborates with various partners and has implemented its solutions in 22 countries, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing water management practices while also supporting charitable initiatives in the sector.
Deep Grey Research
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in London in 2019, Deep Grey Research is a technology company that applies artificial intelligence to finance. It provides liquidity to global financial markets through its AI-driven trading platform, offering intelligent risk management solutions.
Movewise
Seed Round in 2020
Movewise is a UK-based proptech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London. It specializes in providing comprehensive property valuation services and operates an online platform that connects users with local real estate agents. The company focuses on streamlining the process of buying and selling property, managing the entire transaction from start to finish. Movewise employs advanced technology to assist property sellers in efficiently marketing their homes, listing properties with the best local agents until sold. Additionally, it offers a range of services, including property valuations, clearance, and vacant property insurance, facilitating a hassle-free experience for homeowners looking to sell their properties quickly.
OnTruck
Secondary Market in 2020
OnTruck operates as a technology-enabled freight platform that connects businesses with a network of professional carriers to move palletized goods on regional less-than-truckload routes. The platform provides instant pricing, rapid load matching, flexible scheduling, and real-time tracking of shipments, enabling companies to quote and arrange shipments quickly and transparently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, OnTruck automates the process of matching shipments to appropriate carriers, selects optimal pickup slots, and monitors status to improve efficiency. The service currently serves markets in Spain and the United Kingdom, aiming to reduce kilometers driven empty and boost vehicle utilization through optimized routing. By offering competitive prices and a scalable marketplace, OnTruck seeks to streamline regional transport of dry and refrigerated merchandise and help carriers grow their business while delivering reliable, timely deliveries for shippers.
Peppy Health
Seed Round in 2020
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Unlocked
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Unlocked is a platform seeking to revive unique urban and heritage spaces. We collaborate directly with some of London’s most striking, yet underutilised venues to increase their fill rates and to help them build new, sustainable revenue streams.
Blueprint
Seed Round in 2020
Blueprint is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in an online product-ordering platform designed for the beauty and health sectors. The company's innovative platform allows customers to place e-commerce orders effortlessly through a single message via WhatsApp or SMS, streamlining the purchasing process without requiring users to navigate multiple channels. By focusing on simplicity and convenience, Blueprint enhances the customer experience in digital commerce, catering specifically to the needs of beauty and health brands.
Tide
Secondary Market in 2019
Tide is a UK-based fintech company specializing in business banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform offers streamlined business accounts and administrative solutions, such as seamless integration with accounting systems, to help SMEs save time and money. Tide's advanced technology is tailored to the needs of SMEs, making it a leading challenger in the UK's SME banking sector. The company is committed to serving SMEs exclusively, focusing on their unique requirements.
PrimaryBid
Series A in 2019
PrimaryBid operates an online investment platform enabling private investors fair access to equity placings, fundraisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies on equal terms with institutional investors.
AntStream Arcade
Series A in 2019
Antstream Ltd, established in 2013 and based in Heathfield, United Kingdom, operates Antstream Arcade, a subscription-based game streaming platform specializing in retro games. The service offers access to over 1,000 classic arcade, console, and computer games, allowing players to enjoy them in their original form or with modern adaptations, including unique social challenges. Users can compete in global tournaments and climb leaderboards, earning gems and recognition as they engage with the platform. Antstream Arcade is designed to be accessible across multiple devices, providing a versatile gaming experience for enthusiasts of vintage video games.
Tempo is a London-based video-based hiring platform that connects personal assistants, executive assistants, office administrators, and receptionists with employers directly, eliminating recruitment agency intermediaries. Candidates create profiles showcasing their skills via videos, enabling faster and more effective hiring managed entirely through the platform.
Movewise
Seed Round in 2019
Movewise is a UK-based proptech company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London. It specializes in providing comprehensive property valuation services and operates an online platform that connects users with local real estate agents. The company focuses on streamlining the process of buying and selling property, managing the entire transaction from start to finish. Movewise employs advanced technology to assist property sellers in efficiently marketing their homes, listing properties with the best local agents until sold. Additionally, it offers a range of services, including property valuations, clearance, and vacant property insurance, facilitating a hassle-free experience for homeowners looking to sell their properties quickly.
Capitalise.com
Series A in 2019
Capitalise.com is a financial information service focused on helping UK businesses secure the right funding by connecting them with suitable lenders. With a network of over 360 lenders, including more than 80 institutional and fintech partners, the platform simplifies the complex funding landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing in-house technology and data analytics, Capitalise.com identifies optimal financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. This approach not only facilitates access to a variety of funding products but also empowers accounting firms to better serve their clients by clarifying and streamlining the funding process, thereby enhancing their role as trusted advisors.
GetGround
Seed Round in 2018
GetGround is a property management platform that simplifies the process of managing residential property investments in England and Wales for landlords and investors worldwide. Established in early 2020, the company offers an innovative Fintech platform that enables users to set up registered UK limited companies online within 30 minutes. This allows them to purchase buy-to-let properties and benefit from investments through company structures. GetGround also provides a current account for managing rental income and expenses, along with comprehensive administrative support, including bookkeeping, accounting, and tax returns. This service alleviates the administrative burdens often faced by property owners. Since its inception, GetGround has gained thousands of customers from the UK, Middle East, and Asia, positioning itself as a trusted partner for property investors seeking a streamlined approach to asset management.
Bubble Student
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Bubble Student Limited is a London-based company that operates an innovative online platform designed to assist students in finding rental properties. Established in 2015, the platform aggregates over 200,000 accommodation options from letting agencies and landlords, making it easier for students to search for homes. Bubble Student employs AI technology and machine learning to provide intelligent property suggestions and streamline the rental process. Users can schedule viewings—both traditional and virtual—and manage their rental agreements all from a single app, which also helps in organizing payments for deposits, rent, and bills. By simplifying these tasks, Bubble Student enhances the overall experience of finding student housing.
Odondo Limited is a London-based company that operates an omnichannel platform for on-demand outsourced customer and sales support services. Founded in 2018, Odondo offers a pay-as-you-use model that allows businesses to adjust their usage based on current demands. The company's services encompass a wide range of functions, including inbound and outbound sales, lead generation, market research, customer engagement, and appointment setting. Additionally, Odondo provides customer care, help desk support, social media moderation, data processing, and customer onboarding services. By utilizing a distributed model of home-based professional agents with industry-specific expertise, Odondo aims to deliver superior service at a lower cost compared to traditional call centers.
FloodFlash
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, FloodFlash is a London-based tech-enabled flood insurance company. It offers parametric flood insurance using IoT sensors for instant settlement, targeting areas underserved by traditional insurers due to climate change and urbanization.
Kare Knowledgeware
Seed Round in 2018
Kare Knowledgeware Ltd is a company that specializes in developing conversational knowledge automation solutions aimed at enhancing customer experience (CX). Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of services including an agent knowledge search tool that improves search accuracy and agent productivity, customer self-service capabilities that enable proactive assistance and easy escalation, and mobile support that integrates self-service solutions into mobile applications. Additionally, Kare Knowledgeware offers a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze text-based data, aiding clients in organizing successful events and driving strategic business decisions. Formerly known as Gluru Ltd, the company positions itself as a comprehensive resource for optimizing customer interactions and maximizing business performance.
Mettrr
Angel Round in 2018
Mettrr is a company that designs, builds, and manages professional websites specifically tailored for small businesses. As one of the pioneers of online crowdfunding in the UK, Mettrr has consistently embraced the ideals of supporting small enterprises by transforming their operations through digital platforms. The company has evolved from its early days of manually searching for customers to establishing significant partnerships, including one with the Federation of Master Builders. Mettrr has successfully developed over 3,500 websites for clients, generating more than £75 million in new business annually for its customers. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Mettrr's platform simplifies website creation and maintenance, allowing small businesses to easily brand and showcase their products or services. With plans for expansion across six continents, Mettrr remains dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide by enhancing their online presence.
Compass News
Seed Round in 2018
Compass News is a London-based company founded in 2016 that has developed a subscription-based news platform accessible via web and mobile applications. The platform utilizes an AI editor to curate and summarize trending news across various domains, including politics, current affairs, business, finance, technology, and entertainment. Aimed primarily at millennials, Compass News delivers content in a concise format, presenting key insights and analysis in three bullet points. This innovative approach allows users to stay informed and navigate complex news landscapes quickly and efficiently.
Tempo is a London-based video-based hiring platform that connects personal assistants, executive assistants, office administrators, and receptionists with employers directly, eliminating recruitment agency intermediaries. Candidates create profiles showcasing their skills via videos, enabling faster and more effective hiring managed entirely through the platform.
Kraydel
Seed Round in 2018
Kraydel Limited is a company focused on developing applications and healthcare devices aimed at monitoring the activities and needs of elderly individuals in their homes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Kraydel offers products such as Kraydel Insight, which tracks daily routines and provides timely alerts; Kraydel Assist, an intuitive TV interface for medication reminders and video calls; and Kraydel Protect, an intelligent wristband that detects falls and seizures while monitoring vital signs. The company addresses issues of social isolation and promotes independence, combining social connectivity with comprehensive remote monitoring through a wide range of IoT health and environmental sensors. This integration aims to enhance the well-being of users while providing peace of mind to their families and caregivers.
Muzz is a global dating app tailored for Muslims, facilitating connections and marriages within the community. With over 8 million members worldwide and a success rate of over 400,000 matches, Muzz has made a significant impact on the global Muslim demographic. Founded by Shahzad Younas, formerly a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Muzz is headquartered in London with a team of over 65 employees. The app offers features such as private chatting, photo sharing, and planned meet-ups to help users find compatible partners.
Wevat
Convertible Note in 2017
Wevat is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a mobile application designed to simplify the process of reclaiming value-added tax for tourists shopping in Europe. The application enables users to electronically submit claims for tax refunds on their purchases, thereby enhancing transparency in international shopping and facilitating savings for travelers. By digitizing the tax-free shopping experience, Wevat aims to make tax refunds more accessible and efficient for its users.
Pace operates a revenue management platform for hotels and hostels, founded in 2017 and based in London. The platform delivers real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automated pricing decisions by applying machine learning and proprietary algorithms to optimize revenue and occupancy. It integrates with a property's management system to turnaround pricing within a day of integration, helping hoteliers respond rapidly to demand shifts and maximize bookings across channels.
Stowga is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of warehousing and logistics services. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company aims to eliminate inefficiencies in warehousing by creating a global network of flexible storage solutions. Stowga's platform allows businesses to find, book, and manage warehouse space on a pay-as-you-go basis, leveraging big data and machine learning to optimize supply chains and ensure that inventory is stored in the most suitable locations. With over 4,000 warehouses listed in the UK, Stowga connects companies with logistics and delivery firms in need of space, while also offering on-demand insurance options. This approach not only enhances service quality but also reduces costs for customers, ultimately generating more revenue for warehouse operators.
Insurtech Gateway
Venture Round in 2017
Established in 2016, Insurtech Gateway facilitates entry into the insurance industry for early-stage founders by providing underwriting support, investment capital, and strategic guidance. They foster collaboration between insurers, technology partners, and insurtechs, supporting portfolio companies from incubation to Series A funding.
Kraydel
Seed Round in 2017
Kraydel Limited is a company focused on developing applications and healthcare devices aimed at monitoring the activities and needs of elderly individuals in their homes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Kraydel offers products such as Kraydel Insight, which tracks daily routines and provides timely alerts; Kraydel Assist, an intuitive TV interface for medication reminders and video calls; and Kraydel Protect, an intelligent wristband that detects falls and seizures while monitoring vital signs. The company addresses issues of social isolation and promotes independence, combining social connectivity with comprehensive remote monitoring through a wide range of IoT health and environmental sensors. This integration aims to enhance the well-being of users while providing peace of mind to their families and caregivers.
Founded in 2016, Klevio develops smart door access solutions. Its flagship product is a smart intercom system that can be installed in offices, homes, and apartment buildings, along with a mobile application for remote door opening using virtual keys.
Blend Media
Seed Round in 2017
Blend Media provides a platform for brands, agencies, and publishers to discover, license, and deploy immersive content. It operates a library of video and virtual reality films for campaigns across social media, VR headsets, and WebVR, and offers 360SOCIALS, customizable WebVR environments that deliver scalable, shareable ad formats. The company also supports creators by monetizing interactive content through revenue and networking tools linked to a global network of brands, agencies, and publishers seeking new media. By reducing the time, cost, and risk of creating and licensing immersive content, Blend Media helps campaigns engage audiences with immersive experiences. The company is based in London.
Mettrr
Angel Round in 2017
Mettrr is a company that designs, builds, and manages professional websites specifically tailored for small businesses. As one of the pioneers of online crowdfunding in the UK, Mettrr has consistently embraced the ideals of supporting small enterprises by transforming their operations through digital platforms. The company has evolved from its early days of manually searching for customers to establishing significant partnerships, including one with the Federation of Master Builders. Mettrr has successfully developed over 3,500 websites for clients, generating more than £75 million in new business annually for its customers. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Mettrr's platform simplifies website creation and maintenance, allowing small businesses to easily brand and showcase their products or services. With plans for expansion across six continents, Mettrr remains dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide by enhancing their online presence.
Capitalise.com
Seed Round in 2017
Capitalise.com is a financial information service focused on helping UK businesses secure the right funding by connecting them with suitable lenders. With a network of over 360 lenders, including more than 80 institutional and fintech partners, the platform simplifies the complex funding landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing in-house technology and data analytics, Capitalise.com identifies optimal financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. This approach not only facilitates access to a variety of funding products but also empowers accounting firms to better serve their clients by clarifying and streamlining the funding process, thereby enhancing their role as trusted advisors.
Capitalise.com
Series A in 2017
Capitalise.com is a financial information service focused on helping UK businesses secure the right funding by connecting them with suitable lenders. With a network of over 360 lenders, including more than 80 institutional and fintech partners, the platform simplifies the complex funding landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing in-house technology and data analytics, Capitalise.com identifies optimal financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. This approach not only facilitates access to a variety of funding products but also empowers accounting firms to better serve their clients by clarifying and streamlining the funding process, thereby enhancing their role as trusted advisors.
Laundrapp
Series C in 2017
Laundrapp is a leading online laundry and dry cleaning service based in the UK, primarily operating in London and extending to around 100 towns and cities. The company provides an on-demand platform that allows users to request laundry services conveniently through a mobile app or its website. By offering a quick pick-up service from customers' homes, Laundrapp eliminates the need for traditional laundrettes and dry cleaners, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Their commitment to quality cleaning has earned them a strong reputation, complemented by their free app available on both iOS and Android devices.
What3words
Seed Round in 2017
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.
Muzz is a global dating app tailored for Muslims, facilitating connections and marriages within the community. With over 8 million members worldwide and a success rate of over 400,000 matches, Muzz has made a significant impact on the global Muslim demographic. Founded by Shahzad Younas, formerly a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, Muzz is headquartered in London with a team of over 65 employees. The app offers features such as private chatting, photo sharing, and planned meet-ups to help users find compatible partners.
What3words
Venture Round in 2017
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.
Leading Edge Only
Seed Round in 2017
Leading Edge Only Ltd operates as a marketplace that connects innovators with organizations seeking innovative solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Cranfield, United Kingdom, the company provides two main platforms: one for promoting innovation and another for seeking it. The promotion platform allows innovators to create profiles, gain exposure to investors, and share their innovations through digital publications and previews. The seeking platform encompasses a wide range of industries, including advanced materials, aerospace, agriculture, life sciences, and many others, catering primarily to small and medium enterprises. By facilitating the connection between innovators and corporations, Leading Edge Only aims to enhance the visibility of groundbreaking technologies, products, and services, thereby bridging the gap in the Global Innovation Marketplace.
Founded in 2016, Klevio develops smart door access solutions. Its flagship product is a smart intercom system that can be installed in offices, homes, and apartment buildings, along with a mobile application for remote door opening using virtual keys.
Digital Home Visits
Seed Round in 2017
Digital Home Visits Ltd is a tech-enabled home care provider based in London, established in 2016. The company specializes in delivering in-home support services to vulnerable adults in London and its surrounding areas. Its comprehensive range of services includes Alzheimer's care, dementia care, cancer care, elderly care, and various forms of personal and complex care. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission, Digital Home Visits aims to enhance the quality of care through an integrated approach that combines technology with traditional caregiving. The company's mission is to enable vulnerable adults to maintain their independence and live comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
Tempo
Funding Round in 2017
Tempo is a London-based video-based hiring platform that connects personal assistants, executive assistants, office administrators, and receptionists with employers directly, eliminating recruitment agency intermediaries. Candidates create profiles showcasing their skills via videos, enabling faster and more effective hiring managed entirely through the platform.
Insurtech Gateway
Venture Round in 2016
Established in 2016, Insurtech Gateway facilitates entry into the insurance industry for early-stage founders by providing underwriting support, investment capital, and strategic guidance. They foster collaboration between insurers, technology partners, and insurtechs, supporting portfolio companies from incubation to Series A funding.
Stratagem Technologies
Series A in 2016
Stratagem Technologies Limited is a financial technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in research, analysis, and trading services for the sports betting market. Established in 2012, the company offers StrataBet, a sports trading platform that enhances sports trading intelligence. Stratagem provides proprietary insights on over 6,500 football events each season, supported by a team of more than 65 analysts. The company maintains a comprehensive database featuring bespoke ratings for players and teams, allowing traders to assess the impact of potential events. By combining analytical tools and data-driven strategies, Stratagem Technologies enables traders to evaluate the performance and risk associated with sports betting, positioning itself as a viable alternative asset class within risk-managed investment portfolios.
Gluru, based in London, operates as a software company specialising in advanced analytical tools for user data. Its flagship product, Kare, is a SaaS platform that processes and connects billions of recommendations from unstructured data sources using proprietary NLP and machine learning algorithms. This enables consumers or teams to save time, collaborate more efficiently, and increase productivity and sales within enterprises by providing real-time, actionable insights into their unstructured data.
Kortext
Seed Round in 2016
Kortext Ltd develops a cloud-based digital textbook platform for universities. It offers personalized learning experiences through offline and online e-textbooks from academic publishers, along with study tools such as search, highlight, note-taking, and collaboration. The platform is accessible via PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and was founded in 2012.
Compass News
Seed Round in 2016
Compass News is a London-based company founded in 2016 that has developed a subscription-based news platform accessible via web and mobile applications. The platform utilizes an AI editor to curate and summarize trending news across various domains, including politics, current affairs, business, finance, technology, and entertainment. Aimed primarily at millennials, Compass News delivers content in a concise format, presenting key insights and analysis in three bullet points. This innovative approach allows users to stay informed and navigate complex news landscapes quickly and efficiently.
Mettrr is a company that designs, builds, and manages professional websites specifically tailored for small businesses. As one of the pioneers of online crowdfunding in the UK, Mettrr has consistently embraced the ideals of supporting small enterprises by transforming their operations through digital platforms. The company has evolved from its early days of manually searching for customers to establishing significant partnerships, including one with the Federation of Master Builders. Mettrr has successfully developed over 3,500 websites for clients, generating more than £75 million in new business annually for its customers. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Mettrr's platform simplifies website creation and maintenance, allowing small businesses to easily brand and showcase their products or services. With plans for expansion across six continents, Mettrr remains dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide by enhancing their online presence.
Storienteer
Seed Round in 2016
Storienteer Limited, founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of an augmented reality gaming platform. The company provides a suite of developer applications that simplify the creation of augmented reality content. Its offerings include a starter kit comprising models, components, and game mechanics, which facilitate a cross-device workflow tailored for mobile augmented reality. This enables developers to efficiently design and test both augmented reality and mixed reality mobile applications, catering to the growing demand for innovative gaming experiences.
Surge operates a boutique fitness studio in London that specializes in electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) training. The gym offers personalized fitness programs tailored to each member's needs and goals. Upon booking a free trial session, clients are paired with a personal EMS trainer who assesses their fitness level and creates a customized training plan. This plan evolves as the client progresses, ensuring that workout intensity remains appropriate and effective. Surge's approach combines technology and personal attention to enhance the workout experience, helping clients achieve their fitness objectives through targeted full-body training.
Stowga is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of warehousing and logistics services. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company aims to eliminate inefficiencies in warehousing by creating a global network of flexible storage solutions. Stowga's platform allows businesses to find, book, and manage warehouse space on a pay-as-you-go basis, leveraging big data and machine learning to optimize supply chains and ensure that inventory is stored in the most suitable locations. With over 4,000 warehouses listed in the UK, Stowga connects companies with logistics and delivery firms in need of space, while also offering on-demand insurance options. This approach not only enhances service quality but also reduces costs for customers, ultimately generating more revenue for warehouse operators.
minicabit
Venture Round in 2015
Minicabit is a UK-based online platform that enables users to compare prices and book mini-cabs and taxis from a network of licensed operators. It offers services for various vehicle types, including executive and hybrid mini-cabs, accommodating up to seven passengers. The company operates through its website and mobile application, serving over 550 towns and cities across the UK.
minicabit
Venture Round in 2015
Minicabit is a UK-based online platform that enables users to compare prices and book mini-cabs and taxis from a network of licensed operators. It offers services for various vehicle types, including executive and hybrid mini-cabs, accommodating up to seven passengers. The company operates through its website and mobile application, serving over 550 towns and cities across the UK.
Designtalent
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2015 by Ben Curwood, Designtalent specializes in talent solutions for innovative companies. It offers services such as talent acquisition, management, and employee experience enhancement, helping clients unlock greater capabilities and drive innovation.
What3words
Venture Round in 2015
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.
Sketch
Venture Round in 2015
Sketch is a London based venture-studio bringing to market some of the most disruptive and innovative mobile-led companies. Additionally, their stellar team takes on a very small amount of work for select businesses who share their passion for innovation and products that change the consumer landscape.
Laundrapp
Seed Round in 2014
Laundrapp is a leading online laundry and dry cleaning service based in the UK, primarily operating in London and extending to around 100 towns and cities. The company provides an on-demand platform that allows users to request laundry services conveniently through a mobile app or its website. By offering a quick pick-up service from customers' homes, Laundrapp eliminates the need for traditional laundrettes and dry cleaners, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Their commitment to quality cleaning has earned them a strong reputation, complemented by their free app available on both iOS and Android devices.