Hedra is a generative AI video-making tool that focuses on enhancing video production through advanced technology. In addition to its core offering, the company provides management consulting services specifically tailored for the UK public sector. These services encompass business change and transformation, procurement and supply chain management, as well as information management. By combining innovative AI solutions with strategic consulting, Hedra aims to deliver comprehensive support to its clients.
SafetyCulture
Venture Round in 2023
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
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.
Causaly Inc., founded in 2017, is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Causaly's platform uses semantic AI to read scientific articles, extracting causal associations through linguistic and statistical models. This technology validates causal claims, generates hypotheses, and provides tools for semantic search, causal analytics, and hypothesis simulation. The company's services are tailored to the research industry, aiming to amplify human cognitive abilities and accelerate biomedical discoveries by uncovering hidden evidence and making new predictions in biomedicine.
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.
Rooser is a European B2B platform that connects seafood buyers and suppliers. It streamlines trading processes by facilitating price negotiations and delivery management.
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.
Bloom & Wild
Series D in 2021
Bloom & Wild, established in 2013, specializes in letterbox flower delivery, modernizing the traditional flower-gifting experience. The company uses predictive analytics and technology to deliver fresher, unique bouquets directly to recipients' letterboxes. Founded by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, Bloom & Wild aims to lead the pan-European market in flower and gift delivery. It has expanded into multiple European countries and opened physical retail stores in the UK, including an exclusive partnership with Sainsbury's for premium bouquets.
Sproutl
Seed Round in 2021
Sproutl is an online marketplace based in the U.K. that caters to gardeners by providing a convenient, one-stop shop for horticultural supplies. The platform aims to simplify the gardening experience for enthusiasts while alleviating the complexities of online sales for local garden centers, shops, and nurseries. By managing logistics, packaging sourcing, and delivery, Sproutl empowers these local businesses to enhance their online presence and reach a wider audience, ultimately increasing their sales. This approach not only supports the growth of independent retailers but also equips customers with the essential materials needed to thrive in gardening.
Founded in 2010, Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that manufactures and sells skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance products. It operates primarily online, with a physical showroom in New York City, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the UK.
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.
Causaly Inc., founded in 2017, is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Causaly's platform uses semantic AI to read scientific articles, extracting causal associations through linguistic and statistical models. This technology validates causal claims, generates hypotheses, and provides tools for semantic search, causal analytics, and hypothesis simulation. The company's services are tailored to the research industry, aiming to amplify human cognitive abilities and accelerate biomedical discoveries by uncovering hidden evidence and making new predictions in biomedicine.
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.
SafetyCulture
Series D in 2021
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
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.
Bloom & Wild
Series D in 2021
Bloom & Wild, established in 2013, specializes in letterbox flower delivery, modernizing the traditional flower-gifting experience. The company uses predictive analytics and technology to deliver fresher, unique bouquets directly to recipients' letterboxes. Founded by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, Bloom & Wild aims to lead the pan-European market in flower and gift delivery. It has expanded into multiple European countries and opened physical retail stores in the UK, including an exclusive partnership with Sainsbury's for premium bouquets.
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.
SafetyCulture
Series C in 2020
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
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.
SafetyCulture
Series C in 2020
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
Tiney Limited is a childcare startup based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing home nursery services with a focus on high-quality early years education. Established in 2018, Tiney aims to transform at-home childcare by ensuring that childcare providers are thoroughly verified and receive ongoing support. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a childcare management system, facilitating easy access for parents to a community of exceptional and affordable childcare options tailored to modern lifestyles. Tiney emphasizes play-based learning in safe environments that exceed national early education standards, allowing providers to concentrate on the care of children while alleviating the challenges associated with running a small business.
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.
Let’s Do This
Seed Round in 2019
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.
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.
DoNotPay
Seed Round in 2019
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It operates a platform that provides legal information and self-help services through an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot. This application assists users in a variety of legal matters, enabling them to file lawsuits, claim awards, challenge corporations, and navigate bureaucratic processes. It also helps users cancel free trials, appeal bank fees, and address traffic violations, among other issues. DoNotPay's services are available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, aiming to democratize access to legal resources and empower individuals to manage their legal challenges efficiently and at no cost.
SeedLegals
Series A in 2019
SeedLegals automates legal processes for investors and startups, enabling faster deal completion, dynamic cap table modeling, and real-time investment tracking. It serves over 15,000 UK and French startups.
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.
Founded in 2010, Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that manufactures and sells skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance products. It operates primarily online, with a physical showroom in New York City, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the UK.
Trustpilot
Series E in 2019
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
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.
Second Home
Venture Round in 2018
Second Home is a workspace provider, established in 2014, that offers shared office spaces for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative businesses in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles. The company, founded by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, operates its headquarters in London, UK. Second Home's spaces foster collaboration and creativity, hosting a variety of cultural events and providing a supportive environment for diverse industries and disciplines.
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.
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.
SafetyCulture
Series C in 2018
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
Adzuna is an online job search platform that aggregates and semantically analyzes job advertisements from thousands of websites, delivering relevant local search results to users. Launched in the United Kingdom in 2011, it now operates in eleven countries and attracts more than ten million visitors each month. The service offers advanced search options and market data, including tools such as ValueMyCV, to help job seekers make informed career decisions. Adzuna’s data feeds the Number 10 Dashboard, which the Prime Minister and senior officials use to monitor economic growth daily. The company has received recognition as a top‑growing tech firm, winning awards for its crowdfunding round and being named among the government’s Future Fifty and the Sunday Times Tech Track 100. Its mission is to be the premier destination for individuals beginning their job search, leveraging technology to connect people with better, more fulfilling employment opportunities.
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.
Founded in 2010, Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that manufactures and sells skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance products. It operates primarily online, with a physical showroom in New York City, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the UK.
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.
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.
Duo Security
Series D in 2017
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Supersolid
Series A in 2017
Supersolid Ltd. is a mobile games studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating engaging mobile games for both children and adults, targeting the growing market of casual gamers. Supersolid has released three titles to date, with its debut game, "Super Penguins," achieving over 10 million downloads and notable success in Korea, including a release on the Kakao platform. Its second game, "Adventure Town," received positive reviews and attracted millions of players across various platforms. In 2014, Supersolid launched "Pororo Penguin Run," featuring characters from the popular cartoon series "Pororo the Little Penguin." The company is currently developing a fourth game, supported by a small team of experienced professionals from the gaming industry, who have collectively worked on over 70 titles, including several award-winning games.
Secret Escapes
Series D in 2017
Secret Escapes is a UK-based online platform that offers discounted luxury travel experiences to its members. It negotiates exclusive rates with high-end hotels and holiday providers, both domestically and internationally, and sells these at up to 60% off through weekly 'flash' sales. The company acts as an agent, curating and recommending four and five-star hotels, spa breaks, resorts, and beach escapes. Membership is free and provides access to these otherwise hard-to-find rates, with a price match guarantee.
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.
Prodigy Finance
Series C in 2017
Prodigy Finance Limited is an online platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that facilitates education loans for international postgraduate and MBA students. Established in 2006, the company connects student borrowers with a community of lenders, including alumni, institutional investors, and qualified private investors. Prodigy Finance specifically targets students pursuing master's degrees across 18 countries, aiming to enhance access to higher education for those who may lack traditional financing options. In addition to its loan services, the company offers a mobile app that allows users to manage and access their loan information conveniently. Through its community funding model, Prodigy Finance addresses the financial barriers that students face, making it easier for them to pursue their academic aspirations at premium business schools.
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.
Founded in 2010, Glossier is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that manufactures and sells skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance products. It operates primarily online, with a physical showroom in New York City, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the UK.
SafetyCulture
Series B in 2016
SafetyCulture develops a mobile-first operations platform that digitizes inspections, audits, and training processes. Its platform enables teams across various industries to capture data, manage assets, and report issues in real-time, promoting safety and operational excellence.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
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.
Founded in 2010 by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute graduates, Anki specializes in consumer robotics and artificial intelligence. It is renowned for its award-winning products like Vector, a home robot, and Anki Overdrive, a battle racing system. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to bring AI-powered robots into everyday life.
Menu Next Door
Seed Round in 2016
Menu Next Door is a platform that connects customers with local chefs who prepare homemade meals, fostering a sense of community through food. The service allows individuals to order delicious, freshly-made dishes from chefs in their own neighborhoods, primarily operating in the U.K., Belgium, and France. By utilizing a crowdsourced approach, Menu Next Door offers a diverse range of culinary options at affordable prices, eliminating delivery charges. This unique model not only provides access to quality meals but also encourages interaction between chefs and customers, enhancing the dining experience beyond mere takeaway. The platform supports chefs from various backgrounds, enabling them to share their culinary talents and bring people together through the universal appeal of good food.
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.
FaceIT operates a gaming platform for online competitive PvP, serving millions of users and hosting millions of sessions monthly. The platform enables players to compete in tournaments and leagues with virtual and real-world prizes through automated management and matchmaking. It provides an SDK for publishers and developers to integrate matchmaking, tournaments, and leagues into their titles, helping grow the esports ecosystem by offering players of all skill levels access to competitive play and giving organizers tools to build and manage communities around their games. Founded in 2011, it is headquartered in London.
Citymapper
Series B in 2016
Citymapper Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, offers a mobile and web-based transit application serving New York City, London, Paris, and Berlin. Its primary product, Citymapper, provides real-time transit information and directions via iOS and Android apps, along with APIs for developers. The company also offers CMMapLauncher, a tool to launch Citymapper and other mapping applications. Citymapper's mission is to help urban dwellers navigate cities efficiently by leveraging open transport data and real-time information, including weather alerts and disruptions.
Second Home
Series A in 2016
Second Home is a workspace provider, established in 2014, that offers shared office spaces for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative businesses in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles. The company, founded by Rohan Silva, Samuel Aldenton, and Robin Klein, operates its headquarters in London, UK. Second Home's spaces foster collaboration and creativity, hosting a variety of cultural events and providing a supportive environment for diverse industries and disciplines.
Morphogen-IX
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Morphogen-IX is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The company's core expertise lies in bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), with a particular emphasis on BMP9 and BMP10. Its semi-virtual model combines an experienced team of drug discovery professionals with outsourced development programs, aiming to maximize capital efficiency while maintaining high-quality research.
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.
Optimizely
Series C in 2015
Optimizely operates a website optimization platform that enables organizations worldwide to conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization. Its platform facilitates data-driven decisions through experiments, available in multiple languages. Serving diverse industries like agencies, e-commerce, enterprises, and small businesses, Optimizely was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
MyOptique Group
Venture Round in 2015
MyOptique Group is a leading European retailer specialising in online sales of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Operating under brands such as Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, and MyOptique.com, the company offers over 150 brands and 7,000 styles across its platforms. With a customer-centric approach, it aims to provide superior service and significant savings by eliminating the need for high street intermediaries. The group's sales are predominantly outside the UK market, with more than two-thirds of revenue generated internationally.
Secret Escapes
Series C in 2015
Secret Escapes is a UK-based online platform that offers discounted luxury travel experiences to its members. It negotiates exclusive rates with high-end hotels and holiday providers, both domestically and internationally, and sells these at up to 60% off through weekly 'flash' sales. The company acts as an agent, curating and recommending four and five-star hotels, spa breaks, resorts, and beach escapes. Membership is free and provides access to these otherwise hard-to-find rates, with a price match guarantee.
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.
Onefinestay
Series D in 2015
Onefinestay is a hospitality company that specializes in providing short-term accommodation in carefully curated boutique homes and villas. Established in London in 2009, it allows homeowners to earn extra income by renting out their properties while offering guests a unique way to experience a city. The company manages the entire process, from marketing the homes to handling bookings, ensuring a seamless rental experience for both guests and hosts. Onefinestay is committed to delivering peace of mind and convenience, featuring a dedicated support team available 24/7 for guests during their stay. With offices in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine the hospitality landscape by expanding its distinct category of accommodation to a global audience.
Onefinestay
Series C in 2015
Onefinestay is a hospitality company that specializes in providing short-term accommodation in carefully curated boutique homes and villas. Established in London in 2009, it allows homeowners to earn extra income by renting out their properties while offering guests a unique way to experience a city. The company manages the entire process, from marketing the homes to handling bookings, ensuring a seamless rental experience for both guests and hosts. Onefinestay is committed to delivering peace of mind and convenience, featuring a dedicated support team available 24/7 for guests during their stay. With offices in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine the hospitality landscape by expanding its distinct category of accommodation to a global audience.
Trustpilot
Series D in 2015
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
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.
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.
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.
Trainline
Series B in 2014
Trainline is a leading global digital rail platform offering seamless train ticket booking for over 270 companies across 24 countries. It provides comprehensive travel options and AI-driven travel information, facilitating approximately 125,000 journeys daily.
Founded in 2010 by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute graduates, Anki specializes in consumer robotics and artificial intelligence. It is renowned for its award-winning products like Vector, a home robot, and Anki Overdrive, a battle racing system. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to bring AI-powered robots into everyday life.
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.