JamJar Investments

JamJar Investments LLP is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2013, specializing in seed and early-stage investments primarily in the consumer services and products sectors, as well as technology and non-tech industries, including food and drink. The firm targets high-growth consumer brand businesses in Europe and typically invests between £0.15 million and £1 million in initial rounds, with the capacity for follow-on investments. JamJar is distinctively led by the founders of innocent drinks, who bring over 14 years of operational and commercial experience from building the brand to its acquisition by Coca-Cola. This background enables JamJar to understand the entrepreneurial journey, including its challenges and potential solutions, and fosters a collaborative investment approach, often preferring to work with teams rather than individuals.

Adam Balon

Co-Founder and Partner

Veeraje Bhonsle

Investor

Emily Bullman

Investor

Sophie Luck

Investor

Kirsty Macdonald

Principal

Katie Marrache

Partner

Richard Reed

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in London

Cuckoo

Seed Round in 2021
Cuckoo is a broadband services provider established in 2019 by Alexander Fitzgerald, with its headquarters located in London, England. The company aims to simplify the broadband experience for users by offering a straightforward 67 Mb/s fibre internet package available on a monthly rolling contract, devoid of hidden fees. Cuckoo delivers internet access services to both homes and businesses, utilizing a model that does not require it to maintain its own servers. This approach allows Cuckoo to scale rapidly while ensuring that users receive high-quality internet services.

Alva

Seed Round in 2020
Alva Health Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital healthcare platform focused on supporting women during perimenopause and menopause. Established in 2020, Alva provides evidence-based information, advice, and treatment options to help manage symptoms associated with this life stage. The platform facilitates access to personalized consultations and medical services, allowing women to connect with healthcare professionals and obtain the resources they need in one convenient location. By combining real-life experiences with medical insights, Alva aims to empower women with the knowledge and support essential for navigating menopause effectively.

Tiney

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Skin + Me

Seed Round in 2019
Skin + Me Ltd is a digital health company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in online dermatology consultation services. Founded in January 2018, it focuses on providing personalized skincare solutions for various skin concerns, including acne, skin aging, spots, fine lines, uneven texture, dark spots, and enlarged pores. The company offers a direct-to-consumer model that includes online medical consultations with dermatologists and pharmacists, enabling patients to receive tailored prescription-based therapy creams. Skin + Me aims to deliver consistent guidance and support for individuals seeking to improve their skin health.

Papier

Series B in 2019
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.

Koru Kids

Series A in 2019
Koru Kids Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in facilitating nanny shares, which pair families seeking part-time childcare with those who already employ full-time nannies. This innovative approach aims to enhance accessibility to high-quality childcare services while promoting affordability. The company operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding suitable after-school nannies, connecting parents with qualified and enthusiastic childcare providers. Koru Kids has a team with diverse backgrounds in childcare, healthcare, and technology startups. The company is committed to improving childcare options and is supported by affiliations with the Information Commissioner's Office and the Financial Conduct Authority's Innovation Hub. The headquarters is located at 110 Hampstead Road, London.

RESI

Seed Round in 2019
Resi Design Ltd. is an architectural practice based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing a range of services for homeowners. Founded in 2016, the company offers measured surveys, home design, 2D floor plans, 3D visual packages, party wall surveys, planning submission, structural engineering, and building regulations guidance. Through its user-friendly online platform, Resi facilitates home project management by acting as a planning agent to help clients obtain local authority approvals. The platform allows users to collect necessary documents, review designs, and share their preferred options for their building projects, streamlining the entire process. The company primarily serves the markets of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

ChargedUp

Seed Round in 2019
ChargedUp is a phone charging network for bike sharing. Its solution employs an app that allows users to locate nearby stations, unlock a sharable power bank, and then return it to any station in the network while only paying for the time used. The network also allows renting a power bank by tapping a card or phone on the built-in reader or by using the ChargedUp app. ChargedUp was launched in 2017 and is headquartered in London, England.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.

Koru Kids

Seed Round in 2018
Koru Kids Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in facilitating nanny shares, which pair families seeking part-time childcare with those who already employ full-time nannies. This innovative approach aims to enhance accessibility to high-quality childcare services while promoting affordability. The company operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding suitable after-school nannies, connecting parents with qualified and enthusiastic childcare providers. Koru Kids has a team with diverse backgrounds in childcare, healthcare, and technology startups. The company is committed to improving childcare options and is supported by affiliations with the Information Commissioner's Office and the Financial Conduct Authority's Innovation Hub. The headquarters is located at 110 Hampstead Road, London.

Heist Studios

Series B in 2018
Heist Studios Limited is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing tights for women. Founded in 2015, the brand aims to redefine bodywear by innovating the traditional tight. Heist Studios operates primarily through online sales, rapidly gaining popularity and achieving significant sales milestones, including over 100,000 pairs sold within its first year of operation. The company has experienced substantial growth, with a monthly increase of 25% in sales. It has garnered notable recognition in the fashion industry, with endorsements from prominent publications such as Vogue and STYLE magazine, which praised its quality and innovation in the luxury tights market.

Wevat

Convertible Note in 2017
Wevat is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a mobile application designed to simplify the process of reclaiming value-added tax for tourists shopping in Europe. The application enables users to electronically submit claims for tax refunds on their purchases, thereby enhancing transparency in international shopping and facilitating savings for travelers. By digitizing the tax-free shopping experience, Wevat aims to make tax refunds more accessible and efficient for its users.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2017
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.

Heist Studios

Seed Round in 2017
Heist Studios Limited is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing tights for women. Founded in 2015, the brand aims to redefine bodywear by innovating the traditional tight. Heist Studios operates primarily through online sales, rapidly gaining popularity and achieving significant sales milestones, including over 100,000 pairs sold within its first year of operation. The company has experienced substantial growth, with a monthly increase of 25% in sales. It has garnered notable recognition in the fashion industry, with endorsements from prominent publications such as Vogue and STYLE magazine, which praised its quality and innovation in the luxury tights market.

Bulb

Venture Round in 2017
Bulb Energy Limited is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in supplying renewable electricity generated from solar, wind, and hydro sources, as well as renewable gas derived from food and farm waste. The company aims to simplify and reduce the cost of energy for homes and businesses across the United Kingdom by offering fair and transparent pricing. In addition to providing renewable energy, Bulb offsets emissions from the gas it supplies by supporting carbon reduction projects. By leveraging technology, Bulb empowers its members to effectively manage and reduce their energy consumption, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Bricklane

Venture Round in 2017
Bricklane is a technology-driven company focused on enabling investment in residential property at scale. Established in 2016, it utilizes its proprietary platform, Compass, to streamline the investment process, allowing for the execution of granular transactions that are often overlooked by larger investors. Bricklane aims to provide a beneficial experience for tenants through long-term contracts and responsive property management. The company is currently implementing its first major institutional investment strategy, targeting carefully selected areas in London, the South East, and Bristol. Additionally, it manages property portfolios for retail investors in cities such as London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham. Backed by prominent investors, Bricklane is dedicated to optimizing property investment and enhancing returns for its partners.

Papier

Series A in 2017
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.

Home Run

Seed Round in 2017
Home Run is a real-time online grocery fulfillment service that enables retailers to expand their reach and deliver groceries to customers quickly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England, the company offers a platform where users can select items from their preferred supermarkets and have their orders delivered to their doorstep in as little as 60 minutes. By providing same-day delivery, Home Run allows customers to obtain fresh groceries while saving time, making the grocery shopping experience more convenient and efficient.

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.

Cocoon Wealth

Seed Round in 2016
Cocoon Wealth was an international private investment organization based in Mayfair, London, founded in 2011. The firm specialized in identifying and investing its own capital into innovative opportunities across a diverse array of sectors, including consumer goods, energy, finance, healthcare, live events, mining and minerals, real estate, social initiatives, and technology. Cocoon Wealth emphasized the application of private equity principles in its investment approach while maintaining a protective stance toward the businesses it supported. At its peak, the organization managed substantial private investment holdings exceeding £170 million. However, Cocoon Wealth ceased operations on January 28, 2022.

Simba Sleep

Series A in 2016
Simba Sleep Limited is a London-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative mattresses and sleep-related products. Founded in 2015, it offers a diverse range of foam mattresses that incorporate a unique combination of conical pocket springs and precision-engineered foam, ensuring optimal comfort and support. In addition to mattresses, Simba Sleep provides a variety of sleep accessories, including pillows, duvets, and bed bases, all crafted with advanced materials to enhance sleep quality. The company emphasizes the importance of sleep and aims to help customers achieve restorative rest. Simba Sleep sells its products through select retail partners, notably John Lewis, and also operates a robust online platform for direct consumer sales.

Dojo App

Seed Round in 2015
Dojo is a mobile app that helps in finding leisures in the area. The app helps thousands of young Londoners find cool places to eat, drink, and visit in their city. Dojo was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.

Streetbees

Seed Round in 2015
Streetbees is a human intelligence platform founded in 2015 by Oliver May and Tugce Bulut in London, England. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and geolocation technology to collect and analyze offline consumer behavior through a chat-style application. Users share real-life moments from their daily lives via videos, photos, and text, allowing Streetbees to gain insights into not only what consumers do but also the motivations behind their actions. By applying advanced natural language processing, the platform provides businesses with cross-verified intelligence that aids in understanding new and unfamiliar markets. Streetbees partners with brands across various sectors, including consumer goods, media and entertainment, retail, and insurance, helping them make informed business decisions based on real-time insights.

Limejump

Seed Round in 2015
Limejump, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in operating a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform that optimizes energy market participation for customers with electricity-generating or consuming assets in the UK. The company's platform integrates cloud-based software, smart devices, and analytical tools to connect assets, send signals, and analyze performance. Limejump offers services such as access to the Balancing Mechanism, Power Purchase Agreements, and frequency response products. By leveraging big data analytics and insights, the company empowers businesses and generators to create new revenue streams and contribute to a greener energy future. Limejump connects customers to National Grid's demand response programs, compensating them for shifting or reducing energy usage to maintain grid balance. As of 2019, Limejump operates as a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum.

STEM

Series A in 2015
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.

Bol Foods

Seed Round in 2015
BOL Foods is a London-based company that specializes in producing and selling packaged meals crafted from fresh and natural ingredients. Originally a spin-off from innocent veg pots, the company focuses on offering plant-based food and beverage products aimed at reducing meat consumption. BOL Foods provides a diverse selection of nutritious options, including veg pots, salad jars, and super soups, enabling consumers to choose healthier, plant-based alternatives.

Deliveroo

Series A in 2014
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
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