Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Humanloop
Seed Round in 2022
Humanloop is a London-based company that designs and develops an artificial intelligence data labeling and model training platform to scale human-in-the-loop workflows for machine learning and natural language processing. The platform supports data labeling, model training and prompt management, enabling engineers and data scientists to move from idea to deployment with less labeled data while improving prompt development, evaluation and observability. It facilitates training AI models and managing prompts for large language model applications, helping organizations deploy AI capabilities more reliably and efficiently. The company serves clients across tech and consumer sectors, including teams at Gusto, Vanta and Duolingo that use Humanloop to ship reliable AI products.
Atlantic Money
Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Money specializes in international money transfers, offering competitive exchange rates and flat fees for transactions of varying amounts.
Atlantic Money
Seed Round in 2022
Atlantic Money specializes in international money transfers, offering competitive exchange rates and flat fees for transactions of varying amounts.
Codat Limited
Series C in 2022
Codat Limited operates a platform facilitating integrations between financial and accounting software. Established in 2016, it serves businesses, banking, insurance, and e-commerce sectors, with offices in London and New York.
Sourceful.com
Series A in 2022
Sourceful.com provides a sourcing and supply chain platform that helps clients find environmentally sustainable packaging for their products. The company leverages its direct-to-manufacturer relationships to reduce the financial and environmental costs of freight.
Sourceful.com was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Capitolis
Series D in 2022
Capitolis develops an online SaaS platform that connects global banks with institutional investors. Its technology enhances the efficiency of capital markets by facilitating seamless transactions, improving access to diversified capital, and optimizing risk management.
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Sourceful.com
Seed Round in 2021
Sourceful.com provides a sourcing and supply chain platform that helps clients find environmentally sustainable packaging for their products. The company leverages its direct-to-manufacturer relationships to reduce the financial and environmental costs of freight.
Sourceful.com was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Codat Limited
Series B in 2021
Codat Limited operates a platform facilitating integrations between financial and accounting software. Established in 2016, it serves businesses, banking, insurance, and e-commerce sectors, with offices in London and New York.
Beamery Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in recruitment CRM software, designed to enhance talent acquisition, engagement, and retention processes for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Seed Jobs Limited, the company rebranded in 2015. Beamery's platform integrates various functions such as sourcing, recruitment marketing, and employer branding, allowing organizations to attract, identify, and engage candidates effectively. It features a Talent Data Platform that leverages AI, graph technology, and deep learning to provide actionable insights into talent dynamics, encompassing candidates, freelancers, and employees. By offering a unified solution, Beamery enables businesses to make informed hiring decisions and improve candidate experiences throughout the hiring journey.
Immersive Gamebox
Series A in 2021
Immersive Gamebox is an immersive entertainment platform based in London, England, that specializes in interactive group adventures within digital smart rooms. Founded in 2018, the company offers GameBox Adventure pods that utilize advanced technologies such as projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking, and surround sound to create a unique and engaging form of group entertainment. By providing a space for shared play, Immersive Gamebox aims to foster social connections and enhance the overall entertainment experience for its customers.
Sylvera
Seed Round in 2021
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Capitolis
Series C in 2021
Capitolis develops an online SaaS platform that connects global banks with institutional investors. Its technology enhances the efficiency of capital markets by facilitating seamless transactions, improving access to diversified capital, and optimizing risk management.
Founded in 2013 by Craig Gregory, Ky Nichol, Marcus Wildsmith, Cutover is a platform that orchestrates critical enterprise IT change events. It enhances collaboration, reduces risk, and provides real-time visibility into work flows through performance data visualizations. The platform integrates with third-party tools for clearer communication.
Dija is a startup based in London, England, that specializes in rapid grocery delivery services. Founded in 2020, the company promises to deliver a wide range of grocery products directly to customers' doors within 10 minutes. By operating from local community hubs, Dija enhances its efficiency and ability to meet this swift delivery commitment. The service aims to alleviate the challenges associated with traditional supermarket shopping, such as long wait times and unavailable delivery slots, providing a hassle-free experience for customers.
Stack Overflow
Series E in 2020
Stack Overflow is a company that operates an online platform and community for developers to learn, ask, and share programming knowledge. It offers complementary products including Stack Overflow for Teams, a knowledge-management platform for mission-critical information; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a hiring and employer-branding solution for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising for product promotion; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, a private, centralized space for large teams to collaborate and access critical company information. The platform also supports private knowledge sharing and helps developers solve coding problems as well as discover job opportunities, contributing to both individual learning and organizational efficiency.
Codat Limited
Series A in 2020
Codat Limited operates a platform facilitating integrations between financial and accounting software. Established in 2016, it serves businesses, banking, insurance, and e-commerce sectors, with offices in London and New York.
Peanut App
Series A in 2020
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.
Immersive Gamebox
Series A in 2020
Immersive Gamebox is an immersive entertainment platform based in London, England, that specializes in interactive group adventures within digital smart rooms. Founded in 2018, the company offers GameBox Adventure pods that utilize advanced technologies such as projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking, and surround sound to create a unique and engaging form of group entertainment. By providing a space for shared play, Immersive Gamebox aims to foster social connections and enhance the overall entertainment experience for its customers.
Capitolis
Series B in 2019
Capitolis develops an online SaaS platform that connects global banks with institutional investors. Its technology enhances the efficiency of capital markets by facilitating seamless transactions, improving access to diversified capital, and optimizing risk management.
Peanut App
Series A in 2019
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with similar interests and children of comparable ages. Launched in 2016, the app provides a platform for women to create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering a sense of community and support among users. Peanut aims to offer a safe space for women to build friendships, share experiences, and learn from one another, making it a unique resource for mothers navigating similar life stages. The application is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.
Founded in 2013 by Craig Gregory, Ky Nichol, Marcus Wildsmith, Cutover is a platform that orchestrates critical enterprise IT change events. It enhances collaboration, reduces risk, and provides real-time visibility into work flows through performance data visualizations. The platform integrates with third-party tools for clearer communication.
Duffel Technology Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, operates an online platform that facilitates travel bookings. It specializes in flight booking solutions for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to offer flight search, booking, and management services to their customers. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, ancillary services like baggage and lounge access, and tools for managing refunds and cancellations. Additionally, Duffel offers API integration and a ready-to-go agent booking tool to streamline the booking process.
Flatfair Limited is a technology company based in London that specializes in enhancing residential lettings in the United Kingdom. Established in 2016, Flatfair offers innovative rental solutions inspired by successful deposit alternative schemes in Germany and Switzerland. The company's platform allows tenants to secure a new home with a No Deposit solution, requiring only a one-off check-in fee equivalent to one week's rent, while allowing for easy settlement of any damage charges at the end of their tenancy. For landlords, Flatfair provides an additional protection option called Boost, which offers up to six weeks of extra coverage along with expedited cost recovery. The platform simplifies the rental process for all parties involved, including letting agents, who benefit from commission for introducing new tenants and landlords. Flatfair aims to streamline the end-of-tenancy process and ensures fair resolution of disputes through government-backed independent adjudicators, making it a comprehensive solution for modern renting.
Duffel Technology Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, operates an online platform that facilitates travel bookings. It specializes in flight booking solutions for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to offer flight search, booking, and management services to their customers. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, ancillary services like baggage and lounge access, and tools for managing refunds and cancellations. Additionally, Duffel offers API integration and a ready-to-go agent booking tool to streamline the booking process.
Beautystack
Series A in 2019
Founded in London in 2017, Beautystack operates an invitation-only platform for specialist beauty professionals. It enables them to publish content and manage bookings, fostering a community of influential industry experts.
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.
Immersive Gamebox
Seed Round in 2019
Immersive Gamebox is an immersive entertainment platform based in London, England, that specializes in interactive group adventures within digital smart rooms. Founded in 2018, the company offers GameBox Adventure pods that utilize advanced technologies such as projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking, and surround sound to create a unique and engaging form of group entertainment. By providing a space for shared play, Immersive Gamebox aims to foster social connections and enhance the overall entertainment experience for its customers.
Credit Benchmark
Series C in 2018
Credit Benchmark operates as a financial data analytics company, aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from global market participants. It provides forward-looking credit assessments, including probability of default and loss given default data, on sovereigns, corporates, banks, and non-bank financial entities. The company's platform enables clients to enhance risk management, meet regulatory expectations, and assess unrated counterparties with greater transparency.
Kayrros is a prominent advanced data analytics company specializing in the energy sector, aiding global market participants in making informed investment decisions. With a team of over 100 professionals from more than 15 nationalities, the company operates from its headquarters in Paris and additional offices in Houston, London, New York, and Singapore. Kayrros integrates alternative and market data into unique product offerings that provide actionable insights in near real-time, utilizing advanced technologies. The company's platform focuses on environmental intelligence and asset observation, delivering critical insights on energy-transition risks and climate impacts. This enables decision-makers in various sectors, including government and investment markets, to evaluate the effects of energy and industrial activities on the environment, thereby facilitating better and faster decision-making. Kayrros continuously expands its solutions to enhance transparency in the global energy markets.
Duffel Technology Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Sheffield, UK, operates an online platform that facilitates travel bookings. It specializes in flight booking solutions for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to offer flight search, booking, and management services to their customers. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, ancillary services like baggage and lounge access, and tools for managing refunds and cancellations. Additionally, Duffel offers API integration and a ready-to-go agent booking tool to streamline the booking process.
Beamery Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in recruitment CRM software, designed to enhance talent acquisition, engagement, and retention processes for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Seed Jobs Limited, the company rebranded in 2015. Beamery's platform integrates various functions such as sourcing, recruitment marketing, and employer branding, allowing organizations to attract, identify, and engage candidates effectively. It features a Talent Data Platform that leverages AI, graph technology, and deep learning to provide actionable insights into talent dynamics, encompassing candidates, freelancers, and employees. By offering a unified solution, Beamery enables businesses to make informed hiring decisions and improve candidate experiences throughout the hiring journey.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Clausematch
Series A in 2018
Clausematch Limited is a London-based regulatory technology (RegTech) company founded in 2012, specializing in cloud-based solutions designed to assist heavily regulated organizations in managing compliance obligations. The company offers an AI-powered platform that facilitates end-to-end policy management and regulatory compliance, allowing users to navigate the compliance lifecycle effectively. Clausematch's platform employs machine learning to enhance collaboration among compliance, legal, finance, operations, and risk departments, automating impact assessments and streamlining the implementation of regulatory changes. This innovative approach enables organizations to standardize and automate their processes, reduce operational costs, accelerate implementation timelines, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Capitolis
Series A in 2018
Capitolis develops an online SaaS platform that connects global banks with institutional investors. Its technology enhances the efficiency of capital markets by facilitating seamless transactions, improving access to diversified capital, and optimizing risk management.
Deliveroo
Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
Behavox provides a unified enterprise platform that combines various data types into a single data lake. This enables real-time querying of data and application of machine learning to identify misconduct, insider threats, and other risks in capital markets. The company's software is designed for large-scale deployment at major financial institutions, offering sophisticated engineering solutions based on cutting-edge academic research.
Deliveroo
Series F in 2017
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Beamery Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in recruitment CRM software, designed to enhance talent acquisition, engagement, and retention processes for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Seed Jobs Limited, the company rebranded in 2015. Beamery's platform integrates various functions such as sourcing, recruitment marketing, and employer branding, allowing organizations to attract, identify, and engage candidates effectively. It features a Talent Data Platform that leverages AI, graph technology, and deep learning to provide actionable insights into talent dynamics, encompassing candidates, freelancers, and employees. By offering a unified solution, Beamery enables businesses to make informed hiring decisions and improve candidate experiences throughout the hiring journey.
Hutch Games Ltd. is a video game developer based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating action-packed, visually engaging racing games for mobile platforms, focusing on user experience and community feedback. Hutch's games are designed to be free-to-play and are continuously refined through player data and feedback, ensuring they resonate with their audience. The company emphasizes teamwork and encourages a culture of learning and problem-solving among its employees, fostering an environment where creativity can thrive. In addition to its London headquarters, Hutch is expanding its teams in Brighton and Nova Scotia, Canada, as it continues to build a portfolio of games that are accessible and enjoyable for players worldwide.
Kayrros is a prominent advanced data analytics company specializing in the energy sector, aiding global market participants in making informed investment decisions. With a team of over 100 professionals from more than 15 nationalities, the company operates from its headquarters in Paris and additional offices in Houston, London, New York, and Singapore. Kayrros integrates alternative and market data into unique product offerings that provide actionable insights in near real-time, utilizing advanced technologies. The company's platform focuses on environmental intelligence and asset observation, delivering critical insights on energy-transition risks and climate impacts. This enables decision-makers in various sectors, including government and investment markets, to evaluate the effects of energy and industrial activities on the environment, thereby facilitating better and faster decision-making. Kayrros continuously expands its solutions to enhance transparency in the global energy markets.
Funding Circle
Series F in 2017
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
Notonthehighstreet
Series E in 2016
Notonthehighstreet is a UK-based online retailer operating since 2006, offering a curated selection of unique, high-quality products across various categories such as homeware, garden, jewelry, art, and gifts. The platform connects customers directly with over 5,000 small creative businesses, providing an alternative to traditional high street shopping. With headquarters in Richmond, the company has experienced significant growth, reaching gross sales of £127 million in 2014, and employs a team of over 200. Notonthehighstreet is backed by several venture capital firms and is led by CEO Simon Belsham, aiming to build a brand that supports partners' growth and innovation while captivating customers for the long term.
Big Health
Series B in 2016
Big Health is a digital therapeutics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and marketing innovative behavioral health programs. The company's flagship product, Sleepio, is a digital sleep improvement program that employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address and personalize sleep disorders. By offering a fully automated healthcare portal, Big Health delivers highly personalized digital therapeutics and behavioral programs aimed at tackling various mental health issues. Their approach combines medical consultation with user-friendly technology, enabling individuals to effectively manage and overcome sleep-related disorders in an efficient manner.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
London House Exchange
Series B in 2016
London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. By offering a fractional investment model, London House Exchange allows users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. The platform emphasizes simplicity and transparency in property investment, providing clients with tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and handling necessary paperwork. This enables investors to earn rental income while managing costs effectively.
Revolut
Seed Round in 2016
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Deliveroo
Series D in 2015
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
Gitter is an open-source chat and networking platform based in London, United Kingdom, designed to facilitate the management, growth, and connection of communities through messaging and content discovery. The platform offers instant messaging services that streamline community collaboration, making it easy for users to create, organize, and expand their communities with simple invitations. Gitter integrates with various tools such as GitHub, Trello, and Jenkins, enhancing its functionality and usability for developers. Its core mission is to connect developers, fostering meaningful relationships among users and the technologies they utilize.
Deliveroo
Series C in 2015
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
Credit Benchmark
Series B in 2015
Credit Benchmark operates as a financial data analytics company, aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from global market participants. It provides forward-looking credit assessments, including probability of default and loss given default data, on sovereigns, corporates, banks, and non-bank financial entities. The company's platform enables clients to enhance risk management, meet regulatory expectations, and assess unrated counterparties with greater transparency.
London House Exchange
Series A in 2015
London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. By offering a fractional investment model, London House Exchange allows users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. The platform emphasizes simplicity and transparency in property investment, providing clients with tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and handling necessary paperwork. This enables investors to earn rental income while managing costs effectively.
Deliveroo
Series B in 2015
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
Stack Overflow
Series D in 2015
Stack Overflow is a company that operates an online platform and community for developers to learn, ask, and share programming knowledge. It offers complementary products including Stack Overflow for Teams, a knowledge-management platform for mission-critical information; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a hiring and employer-branding solution for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising for product promotion; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, a private, centralized space for large teams to collaborate and access critical company information. The platform also supports private knowledge sharing and helps developers solve coding problems as well as discover job opportunities, contributing to both individual learning and organizational efficiency.
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
Funding Circle
Series D in 2014
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
Credit Benchmark
Series A in 2014
Credit Benchmark operates as a financial data analytics company, aggregating and anonymizing credit risk estimates from global market participants. It provides forward-looking credit assessments, including probability of default and loss given default data, on sovereigns, corporates, banks, and non-bank financial entities. The company's platform enables clients to enhance risk management, meet regulatory expectations, and assess unrated counterparties with greater transparency.
Deliveroo
Series A in 2014
Deliveroo is a United Kingdom-based online food delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants to enable easy ordering and fast delivery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company operates across multiple countries and more than 800 towns and cities, with a network of over 140,000 partner restaurants and about 180,000 delivery riders. It generates revenue through a mix of commissions from restaurants, customer fees, restaurant sign-up charges, and packaging sales, supporting both consumer orders and restaurant partners.
The Family
Venture Round in 2014
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
Big Health
Series A in 2014
Big Health is a digital therapeutics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and marketing innovative behavioral health programs. The company's flagship product, Sleepio, is a digital sleep improvement program that employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address and personalize sleep disorders. By offering a fully automated healthcare portal, Big Health delivers highly personalized digital therapeutics and behavioral programs aimed at tackling various mental health issues. Their approach combines medical consultation with user-friendly technology, enabling individuals to effectively manage and overcome sleep-related disorders in an efficient manner.
Sofar Sounds
Seed Round in 2014
Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.
Hutch Games Ltd. is a video game developer based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating action-packed, visually engaging racing games for mobile platforms, focusing on user experience and community feedback. Hutch's games are designed to be free-to-play and are continuously refined through player data and feedback, ensuring they resonate with their audience. The company emphasizes teamwork and encourages a culture of learning and problem-solving among its employees, fostering an environment where creativity can thrive. In addition to its London headquarters, Hutch is expanding its teams in Brighton and Nova Scotia, Canada, as it continues to build a portfolio of games that are accessible and enjoyable for players worldwide.
The Cambridge Satchel Company
Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2008, The Cambridge Satchel Company specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality leather bags and accessories. Its product range includes satchels, backpacks, cross-body bags, purses, wallets, and other accessories, all handmade in England.
Resource Guru
Seed Round in 2014
Resource Guru Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based team scheduling software designed to streamline the management of resources such as personnel and equipment. Founded in 2011, the company offers a user-friendly application that allows clients to efficiently schedule resources, visualize project commitments, and manage bookings through a simple drag-and-drop interface. Resource Guru caters to a diverse clientele, including marketing agencies, engineering consultancies, and educational institutions, helping them overcome the challenges of resource management often faced when relying on outdated methods like spreadsheets. Key features of the software include real-time visibility of resource availability, capacity planning tools, and advanced reporting capabilities that provide insights into utilization rates. With its focus on enhancing productivity and collaboration, Resource Guru has garnered a global user base, including notable organizations such as NASA and CNN.
END.
Venture Round in 2014
END is a menswear brand based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, specializing in a diverse array of fashion products. The company offers a comprehensive selection of apparel, including coats, jackets, jeans, knitwear, loungewear, shirts, shorts, sweats, sweatpants, t-shirts, trousers, and a variety of footwear such as sneakers, boots, casual shoes, sandals, and slippers. Additionally, END provides a range of accessories to complement its clothing lines. With a focus on pinnacle fashion, sportswear, and lifestyle products, the brand features heritage, contemporary, and streetwear labels, ensuring quality and style at competitive prices. END's products are primarily available for purchase online, catering to a wide customer base seeking fashionable menswear.
Notonthehighstreet
Series D in 2013
Notonthehighstreet is a UK-based online retailer operating since 2006, offering a curated selection of unique, high-quality products across various categories such as homeware, garden, jewelry, art, and gifts. The platform connects customers directly with over 5,000 small creative businesses, providing an alternative to traditional high street shopping. With headquarters in Richmond, the company has experienced significant growth, reaching gross sales of £127 million in 2014, and employs a team of over 200. Notonthehighstreet is backed by several venture capital firms and is led by CEO Simon Belsham, aiming to build a brand that supports partners' growth and innovation while captivating customers for the long term.
MetaPack Limited is a provider of eCommerce delivery management software, specializing in solutions for large retailers, small and medium businesses, third-party logistics providers, and carriers in both B2B and B2C markets. Founded in 1999 and based in London, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates with 465 carriers and 5,000 delivery services, including options like Next Day delivery and Click and Collect. Key features of its platform include MetaPack Manager, which simplifies integration with various carrier networks; MetaPack Control Tower, designed for tracking and reporting parcel journeys; and MetaPack Options, which provides real-time delivery choices on clients' websites. Additionally, MetaPack offers analytics tools to assess delivery performance, solutions for returns management, and tracking portals to enhance customer experience. By automating processes and providing personalized delivery options, MetaPack helps retailers improve customer loyalty and streamline logistics operations.
Founded in 2012 by Emily Brooke, Beryl specializes in micromobility solutions. They design, build, and operate bike, e-bike, and e-scooter systems under exclusive, funded, and long-term contracts in cities worldwide. Beryl's proprietary technology allows them to tailor their offerings to meet each city's unique needs. Initially known for their Laserlight safety innovation, Beryl now partners with transport operators and sells its technology platform globally.
Funding Circle
Series C in 2013
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing a smart and customizable keyboard application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance typing efficiency on mobile devices. By learning from user behavior, SwiftKey's software provides advanced auto-correction and next-word prediction features, which significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it a versatile tool for a diverse range of users. Its focus on personalizing the typing experience allows for more contextually aware and relevant suggestions, reflecting individual writing styles.
The Family
Venture Round in 2013
The Family is a European startup support organization focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for emerging companies. By taking a small equity stake in exchange for ongoing assistance, The Family aims to foster the growth and development of startups. It currently manages a portfolio of over 200 active companies across major cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies within its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. The Family's approach emphasizes long-term support to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.
The Business of Fashion
Seed Round in 2013
The Business of Fashion Ltd. is an online platform established in 2007 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It serves as a vital resource for fashion creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs, providing insights and intelligence on emerging designers, disruptive technologies, and global brands. With a significant international presence, the platform has garnered a global following across over 200 countries and territories, being recognized as an indispensable source of information for professionals in the fashion industry. The Business of Fashion aims to keep its audience informed and engaged with the latest developments and trends within the sector.
Geckoboard
Seed Round in 2012
Geckoboard, headquartered in London, specializes in developing live television dashboards that help organizations focus on key performance metrics. The company's platform is designed to collect and summarize business information from various online services, displaying essential data in a clear and engaging format. This allows teams to set transparent goals and enhance their performance based on real-time insights. With over 3,600 customers, including prominent companies like Airbnb, Marketo, Slack, and Skyscanner, Geckoboard offers pre-built integrations with more than 60 tools such as Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Zendesk. By providing a centralized view of crucial metrics, Geckoboard enables businesses to maintain focus and drive growth effectively.
Mindshapes
Venture Round in 2012
Mindshapes, established in 2010, is a London-based mobile learning company that develops interactive educational apps for iOS devices. It creates engaging learning experiences, leveraging its own intellectual property and collaborations with renowned brands like the BBC and HarperCollins. Mindshapes' diverse team, comprising artists, animators, designers, educators, and engineers, brings together expertise from prominent organizations such as Scholastic, HarperCollins, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Notonthehighstreet
Series D in 2012
Notonthehighstreet is a UK-based online retailer operating since 2006, offering a curated selection of unique, high-quality products across various categories such as homeware, garden, jewelry, art, and gifts. The platform connects customers directly with over 5,000 small creative businesses, providing an alternative to traditional high street shopping. With headquarters in Richmond, the company has experienced significant growth, reaching gross sales of £127 million in 2014, and employs a team of over 200. Notonthehighstreet is backed by several venture capital firms and is led by CEO Simon Belsham, aiming to build a brand that supports partners' growth and innovation while captivating customers for the long term.
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Series C in 2012
Just Eat is a leading online food ordering and delivery service that connects consumers with a diverse range of local restaurants. Founded in Denmark in 2001, the company has expanded its operations internationally, with a significant presence in multiple countries, including over 12,000 restaurants in the UK alone. Just Eat facilitates the ordering process by allowing users to browse restaurant menus, place orders online, and choose between various payment options, including cash on delivery. The platform not only enhances convenience for consumers but also helps restaurants increase their visibility and generate new revenue streams. Headquartered in London, Just Eat emphasizes the importance of local teams in each market to ensure tailored services and effective operations.
Funding Circle
Series B in 2012
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
NationBuilder
Series A in 2012
NationBuilder is a software platform for leaders and organizations to power campaigns, movements, and communities. The platform unifies website content, email communications, live programming, social insights, and people management in one system, enabling real-time data-driven decision making and simpler operations. By consolidating several tools into a single scalable platform, it supports advocacy groups, nonprofits, and political campaigns in engaging supporters, coordinating volunteers, and tracking performance across channels. The company is headquartered in downtown Los Angeles and maintains offices in New York, Washington, DC, Vancouver, and London.
Stylistpick
Series B in 2012
StylistPick, founded in London in 2010, is an entertainment-led fast fashion company that is bringing personalization and curation to fashion eCommerce. StylistPick combines the feel of boutique shopping – excitement, personal advice, discovery – with a subscriptions-based purchasing model, allowing customersto shop for fashion in a new and entertaining way. Partnering with well-known stylists and celebrities, StylistPick presents its customers each month with specially curated selections of shoes, handbags and accessories that are new, interesting and affordable – every product on the site retails for £39.95, shipping included
Gidsy is a community marketplace that connects individuals seeking authentic experiences with those offering local activities, tours, and workshops. Similar to a peer-to-peer platform for travel experiences, Gidsy facilitates the discovery and booking of various fun activities, addressing the question of what to do during the day rather than where to stay overnight. The company features curated city pages for major urban centers, including New York, San Francisco, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam, making it easier for users to explore unique local offerings. Gidsy aims to enhance travel by providing a platform for both hosts and guests to engage in meaningful experiences.
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
Reality Jockey
Venture Round in 2011
London-based start-up focused on building software for reactive or "augmented" music.
Funding Circle
Series A in 2011
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.
Stylistpick
Series A in 2011
StylistPick, founded in London in 2010, is an entertainment-led fast fashion company that is bringing personalization and curation to fashion eCommerce. StylistPick combines the feel of boutique shopping – excitement, personal advice, discovery – with a subscriptions-based purchasing model, allowing customersto shop for fashion in a new and entertaining way. Partnering with well-known stylists and celebrities, StylistPick presents its customers each month with specially curated selections of shoes, handbags and accessories that are new, interesting and affordable – every product on the site retails for £39.95, shipping included
Stack Overflow
Series B in 2011
Stack Overflow is a company that operates an online platform and community for developers to learn, ask, and share programming knowledge. It offers complementary products including Stack Overflow for Teams, a knowledge-management platform for mission-critical information; Stack Overflow for Talent and Jobs, a hiring and employer-branding solution for technology teams; Stack Overflow Advertising for product promotion; and Stack Overflow Enterprise, a private, centralized space for large teams to collaborate and access critical company information. The platform also supports private knowledge sharing and helps developers solve coding problems as well as discover job opportunities, contributing to both individual learning and organizational efficiency.
Geckoboard
Seed Round in 2011
Geckoboard, headquartered in London, specializes in developing live television dashboards that help organizations focus on key performance metrics. The company's platform is designed to collect and summarize business information from various online services, displaying essential data in a clear and engaging format. This allows teams to set transparent goals and enhance their performance based on real-time insights. With over 3,600 customers, including prominent companies like Airbnb, Marketo, Slack, and Skyscanner, Geckoboard offers pre-built integrations with more than 60 tools such as Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Zendesk. By providing a centralized view of crucial metrics, Geckoboard enables businesses to maintain focus and drive growth effectively.
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
Notonthehighstreet
Series C in 2010
Notonthehighstreet is a UK-based online retailer operating since 2006, offering a curated selection of unique, high-quality products across various categories such as homeware, garden, jewelry, art, and gifts. The platform connects customers directly with over 5,000 small creative businesses, providing an alternative to traditional high street shopping. With headquarters in Richmond, the company has experienced significant growth, reaching gross sales of £127 million in 2014, and employs a team of over 200. Notonthehighstreet is backed by several venture capital firms and is led by CEO Simon Belsham, aiming to build a brand that supports partners' growth and innovation while captivating customers for the long term.
GroupSpaces
Venture Round in 2010
GroupSpaces Limited is a London-based company that offers a self-service online platform for managing membership groups, including clubs, charities, professional associations, and alumni networks. Founded in 2007, the company aims to simplify the administration of these groups by providing tools that allow leaders and committees to manage member records, send newsletters, host forums, organize events, and collect membership fees. GroupSpaces' software supports over 1 million memberships across various sectors, helping users effectively manage their activities and enhance their online presence. The company was established to address challenges faced by its founders during their time at Oxford University, and it serves a global customer base.
Funxional Therapeutics
Series B in 2010
Funxional Therapeutics Ltd. is a pharmaceutical development company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2005. The company specializes in creating innovative therapeutic products, including BN83470, which targets respiratory conditions such as asthma, and BN83250, designed to prevent surgical adhesion formation and treat stroke. Additionally, Funxional Therapeutics is advancing FX125L, an orally available small molecule classified as a broad spectrum chemokine inhibitor. The company also has several early-stage preclinical programs aimed at addressing significant health challenges, including Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders, pain, and diabetes.
Keynoir
Venture Round in 2010
Keynoir operates an exclusive online buying club, offering members access to a curated selection of indulgent lifestyle experiences and services in major cities worldwide.
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Series A in 2009
Just Eat is a leading online food ordering and delivery service that connects consumers with a diverse range of local restaurants. Founded in Denmark in 2001, the company has expanded its operations internationally, with a significant presence in multiple countries, including over 12,000 restaurants in the UK alone. Just Eat facilitates the ordering process by allowing users to browse restaurant menus, place orders online, and choose between various payment options, including cash on delivery. The platform not only enhances convenience for consumers but also helps restaurants increase their visibility and generate new revenue streams. Headquartered in London, Just Eat emphasizes the importance of local teams in each market to ensure tailored services and effective operations.
Playfish is a developer and publisher of social games designed for interaction among friends on platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, and mobile devices. The company has achieved significant success, with all of its games, including the highly popular Pet Society, ranking among the top ten on Facebook and attracting millions of monthly players. In addition to game development, Playfish offers advertising opportunities, such as in-game video advertisements and sponsorship packages, allowing brands to engage with its user base. The company operates globally, with offices in key locations including London, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tromso, Norway.
Astley Clarke
Series A in 2008
Astley Clarke Limited, established in London in 2005, specializes in designing and producing luxury fashion fine jewelry for women. Its product range includes bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces, lockets, silver jewelry, friendship bracelets, and personalized pieces. The company sells its products through a boutique and design studio in London, its official website, and select specialist fine jewelers and stockists worldwide. Astley Clarke targets wealthy consumers, with a significant portion of its sales occurring online, reflecting the growing trend among high net worth individuals to research and purchase luxury items digitally.
MOO Print Limited is a print and design company that specializes in creating customizable business stationery and promotional materials, including business cards, postcards, flyers, notecards, gift cards, and stickers. Founded in 2004 and based in London, the company operates primarily through its online platform, allowing customers to upload their own designs or select from a variety of templates. MOO is known for its unique offering of products, such as MiniCards, where each card can feature a different image, making them popular among users. The company has expanded its product line over the years and now serves customers globally, having sold millions of cards across more than 180 countries. With additional offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, MOO aims to provide accessible design tools and high-quality print products while focusing on sustainability.
Funxional Therapeutics
Series A in 2006
Funxional Therapeutics Ltd. is a pharmaceutical development company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2005. The company specializes in creating innovative therapeutic products, including BN83470, which targets respiratory conditions such as asthma, and BN83250, designed to prevent surgical adhesion formation and treat stroke. Additionally, Funxional Therapeutics is advancing FX125L, an orally available small molecule classified as a broad spectrum chemokine inhibitor. The company also has several early-stage preclinical programs aimed at addressing significant health challenges, including Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders, pain, and diabetes.
King.com, established in 2003, is an interactive entertainment company specializing in casual, free-to-play games with global appeal. Based in Malta, with studios in Europe and the US, the company offers over 180 titles in 14 languages, including popular franchises like Candy Crush Saga. King.com's games are designed for quick, engaging play sessions, synchronized across platforms, and feature social elements to enhance the user experience. The company generates revenue through in-game purchases of virtual items, relative to their entertainment value. With over 324 million average monthly users, King.com's games are enjoyed by millions worldwide, accessible on web, social, and mobile platforms.