Aurora Avionics
Seed Round in 2025
Aurora Avionics is a manufacturer focused on air and spacecraft, particularly in the development of launch vehicles. The company specializes in creating flexible and modular avionics platforms, which include essential electrical systems for flight and fault-tolerant hardware. Aurora Avionics aims to provide standardized and universal control systems, facilitating procurement for space agencies and enhancing the efficiency of launch-vehicle development.
Biotangents
Venture Round in 2024
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2024
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
Chromacity
Seed Round in 2024
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Founded as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University in 2013, it boasts a founding team with over 40 years of experience in ultrafast lasers. Chromacity's product lineup includes several advanced lasers such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, designed for life sciences and spectroscopy applications. The company also offers Spark-X and Spark-OPO models, which provide tunable femtosecond pulses across various wavelengths for applications in two-photon stimulation and spectroscopy, respectively. Their robust, patent-pending fiber-laser technology ensures reliable performance, complemented by a user-friendly web-based interface for easy operation. In addition to standard products, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored for specific engineering and materials processing needs. The company serves a global customer base across North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2024
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
Ingenious Audio
Venture Round in 2023
Ingenious Audio Ltd is a Scottish company based in Edinburgh, specializing in the design and manufacture of audio electronics. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its innovative product, the invisible guitar cable. This compact plug-in device transforms traditional analogue audio products, such as electric guitars and amplifiers, into Wi-Fi-enabled devices. By enabling wireless connections for existing guitars and amplifiers, Ingenious Audio allows users to utilize wireless effect pedals for the first time. The system facilitates seamless connections to Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, eliminating the need for costly recording and audio effects equipment while enabling users to share audio over the internet.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2022
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
Snappy Shopper
Venture Round in 2022
Snappy Shopper Ltd is an online food and grocery delivery service based in Dundee, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, beverages, snacks, household items, baby care products, pet food, and magazines. Snappy Shopper partners with local convenience stores, allowing customers to order items from their inventories and receive deliveries in as little as 30 minutes. The platform promotes contact-free and same-day delivery, which has helped it gain popularity among consumers, amassing over 105,000 users. Customers typically spend an average of £27 per order, significantly higher than the average spend in traditional convenience stores. The service collaborates with well-known brands such as SPAR, Nisa, Co-Op, and Premier, alongside hundreds of independent retailers, providing an additional sales channel for these businesses. Top-performing stores on the platform can achieve home delivery retail sales exceeding £10,000 per week.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2022
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
Biotangents
Venture Round in 2022
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
Innovatium
Seed Round in 2022
Innovatium is a technology company dedicated to advancing renewable energy solutions. It specializes in inventing, developing, and commercializing equipment and processes designed to reduce the carbon intensity of existing systems. By leveraging its expertise and creativity, Innovatium aims to create energy-efficient technologies that significantly lower the carbon footprint of its users. The company's initiatives enable organizations to incorporate a higher percentage of renewable energy into their operations, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
WellFish Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2022
WellFish Diagnostics is a company dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of the aquaculture industry by improving fish health and welfare. Founded in 2021 by Brian Quinn, the company is headquartered in Bridge of Weir, United Kingdom. WellFish Diagnostics focuses on providing health monitoring services for fish, including smoltification, toxicity assessment, and aquafeed optimization. Their goal is to develop a dynamic diagnostic platform that adapts to the evolving needs of the rapidly growing aquaculture sector, helping industrialists reduce costs, increase productivity, and ultimately boost profitability. The company uses rapid and non-lethal blood analysis for fish health monitoring.
Dyneval is a company that specializes in portable technology for the analysis of cattle semen quality. Its innovative technology allows for the precise measurement of semen motility in quasi-in-vivo conditions, providing valuable insights into sperm behavior. By utilizing dynescan data, Dyneval aids in informing breeding plans and verifying quality throughout the supply chain. This contributes to enhanced livestock production, thereby improving food security and helping to reduce methane emissions. The company's solutions are designed to assist farmers in minimizing losses associated with poor conception rates, ultimately promoting more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.
Chromacity
Venture Round in 2021
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Founded as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University in 2013, it boasts a founding team with over 40 years of experience in ultrafast lasers. Chromacity's product lineup includes several advanced lasers such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, designed for life sciences and spectroscopy applications. The company also offers Spark-X and Spark-OPO models, which provide tunable femtosecond pulses across various wavelengths for applications in two-photon stimulation and spectroscopy, respectively. Their robust, patent-pending fiber-laser technology ensures reliable performance, complemented by a user-friendly web-based interface for easy operation. In addition to standard products, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored for specific engineering and materials processing needs. The company serves a global customer base across North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Snappy Shopper
Series A in 2021
Snappy Shopper Ltd is an online food and grocery delivery service based in Dundee, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, beverages, snacks, household items, baby care products, pet food, and magazines. Snappy Shopper partners with local convenience stores, allowing customers to order items from their inventories and receive deliveries in as little as 30 minutes. The platform promotes contact-free and same-day delivery, which has helped it gain popularity among consumers, amassing over 105,000 users. Customers typically spend an average of £27 per order, significantly higher than the average spend in traditional convenience stores. The service collaborates with well-known brands such as SPAR, Nisa, Co-Op, and Premier, alongside hundreds of independent retailers, providing an additional sales channel for these businesses. Top-performing stores on the platform can achieve home delivery retail sales exceeding £10,000 per week.
Biotangents
Venture Round in 2021
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2021
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
FreeFlow Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
FreeFlow Technologies Limited, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative e-bikes, notably the SALTIRE e-bicycle, which is recognized as the world’s lightest and most environmentally friendly model. The company has pioneered patented transmission system technology that enhances the riding experience while preserving the traditional feel of conventional bicycles. By integrating small design adjustments to the bike frame, FreeFlow Technologies offers versatile options for incorporating batteries, either as removable units or integrated into the frame, catering to various design preferences. This focus on user-centric design and sustainability positions FreeFlow Technologies as a notable player in the evolving e-bike market.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2020
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
Logan Energy
Venture Round in 2020
Logan Energy is a comprehensive service provider specializing in hydrogen solutions, encompassing project inception, design development, integration, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The company develops hydrogen compression and refueling systems tailored for transportation and fueling stations, offering customizable containerized compression systems that cater to various pressure requirements. Through its extensive range of services, including feasibility studies, detailed system design, equipment procurement, project management, and commissioning, Logan Energy aims to facilitate energy independence and promote the adoption of hydrogen-powered transportation across diverse sectors.
Ingenious Audio
Venture Round in 2020
Ingenious Audio Ltd is a Scottish company based in Edinburgh, specializing in the design and manufacture of audio electronics. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its innovative product, the invisible guitar cable. This compact plug-in device transforms traditional analogue audio products, such as electric guitars and amplifiers, into Wi-Fi-enabled devices. By enabling wireless connections for existing guitars and amplifiers, Ingenious Audio allows users to utilize wireless effect pedals for the first time. The system facilitates seamless connections to Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, eliminating the need for costly recording and audio effects equipment while enabling users to share audio over the internet.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2019
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
Snappy Shopper
Seed Round in 2019
Snappy Shopper Ltd is an online food and grocery delivery service based in Dundee, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of products, including groceries, beverages, snacks, household items, baby care products, pet food, and magazines. Snappy Shopper partners with local convenience stores, allowing customers to order items from their inventories and receive deliveries in as little as 30 minutes. The platform promotes contact-free and same-day delivery, which has helped it gain popularity among consumers, amassing over 105,000 users. Customers typically spend an average of £27 per order, significantly higher than the average spend in traditional convenience stores. The service collaborates with well-known brands such as SPAR, Nisa, Co-Op, and Premier, alongside hundreds of independent retailers, providing an additional sales channel for these businesses. Top-performing stores on the platform can achieve home delivery retail sales exceeding £10,000 per week.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2019
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
ProFactor Pharma
Venture Round in 2019
ProFactor Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Roslin, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and commercialization of recombinant blood factors for the treatment of hemophilia. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on producing Factor VIII, a complex and unstable protein essential for blood clotting. ProFactor Pharma is committed to creating commercial and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant cell lines that produce recombinant Factor VIII. By leveraging proprietary high-expressing cell lines and innovative manufacturing technologies, the company aims to provide healthcare institutions with affordable and effective treatment options for hemophilia, a serious genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots and can lead to severe health complications.
QED Naval
Seed Round in 2019
QED Naval Limited is a technology developer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing consultancy services in naval architecture and marine renewable energy, including assessments and simulations of tidal platforms and turbines. Its flagship product, Subhub, is an integrated tidal platform designed to support tidal turbines. Additionally, QED Naval offers CAD design services, structural assessments, and expertise in wind, wave, and tidal loading. The company also assists in the development of essential port and nearshore infrastructure for the deployment of marine renewables, including quays, breakwaters, and pontoons, ensuring effective integration and maintenance of these technologies.
iMetaFilm
Seed Round in 2019
iMetaFilm is a pioneering company in the film archive industry, focused on transforming the digitization, storage, and distribution of cinematic content. The company addresses the urgent need to preserve degrading or lost footage of significant historical and cultural value. iMetaFilm employs innovative technology, including the MetaScanner, which digitizes 8, 16, or 35mm film with minimal contact, ensuring gentle handling and capturing images at speeds of up to 25 frames per second in super high definition up to 8k. This process is complemented by the MetaWeaver software, which enhances images and manages metadata, making content searchable, accessible, and shareable. By offering a fast, cost-effective, and future-proof archiving solution, iMetaFilm enables content producers to safeguard their cinematic heritage for future generations, ensuring that invaluable footage can be rediscovered and enjoyed.
Biotangents
Series A in 2019
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
ScotBio
Venture Round in 2018
ScotBio is a biotechnology company based in Scotland that specializes in producing natural, clean label ingredients for various industries, including food, beverage, nutrition, textiles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company cultivates algae indoors in closed hygienic vessels, focusing on the development of natural blue pigments, alternative protein, and carotenoids. ScotBio's natural blue extract, derived from spirulina algae, serves as a versatile food colorant that can be used in a range of applications, including alcoholic beverages and pet food formulations. The company's innovative production systems are designed to be modular and scalable, allowing them to meet the diverse demands of food manufacturers while ensuring the quality and healthfulness of their ingredients.
Clear Surgical
Seed Round in 2018
Clear Surgical Ltd is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Larbert, United Kingdom. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. Its flagship product, The Oplight, utilizes LED technology to illuminate surgical cavities, improving visibility during open cavity surgeries. Additionally, Clear Surgical offers Cannulated Reduction Forceps, which integrate a guidance system to facilitate optimal implant placement in orthopedic procedures. By focusing on advancements in medical technology, Clear Surgical aims to enhance surgical efficiency and improve clinical outcomes for healthcare providers.
Chromacity
Seed Round in 2018
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Founded as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University in 2013, it boasts a founding team with over 40 years of experience in ultrafast lasers. Chromacity's product lineup includes several advanced lasers such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, designed for life sciences and spectroscopy applications. The company also offers Spark-X and Spark-OPO models, which provide tunable femtosecond pulses across various wavelengths for applications in two-photon stimulation and spectroscopy, respectively. Their robust, patent-pending fiber-laser technology ensures reliable performance, complemented by a user-friendly web-based interface for easy operation. In addition to standard products, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored for specific engineering and materials processing needs. The company serves a global customer base across North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Novosound
Venture Round in 2018
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.
QED Naval
Seed Round in 2018
QED Naval Limited is a technology developer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing consultancy services in naval architecture and marine renewable energy, including assessments and simulations of tidal platforms and turbines. Its flagship product, Subhub, is an integrated tidal platform designed to support tidal turbines. Additionally, QED Naval offers CAD design services, structural assessments, and expertise in wind, wave, and tidal loading. The company also assists in the development of essential port and nearshore infrastructure for the deployment of marine renewables, including quays, breakwaters, and pontoons, ensuring effective integration and maintenance of these technologies.
Biotangents
Seed Round in 2018
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2018
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
Pyreos
Venture Round in 2018
Pyreos Limited is a UK-based company specializing in the development of infrared sensor array products. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Pyreos utilizes patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology to create a range of infrared sensors applicable in various fields. The company's product offerings include bare die arrays, packaged components, and custom arrays designed for motion and occupancy detection, flame detection, people counting, gas analysis, spectroscopy, and infrared camera applications. Pyreos focuses on three primary markets—food safety, gas detection, and fuel/oil condition monitoring—where its compact and high-performance sensors operate in the mid-infrared spectrum, allowing for precise identification of material molecular compositions.
Biotangents
Seed Round in 2017
Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.
QED Naval
Seed Round in 2017
QED Naval Limited is a technology developer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing consultancy services in naval architecture and marine renewable energy, including assessments and simulations of tidal platforms and turbines. Its flagship product, Subhub, is an integrated tidal platform designed to support tidal turbines. Additionally, QED Naval offers CAD design services, structural assessments, and expertise in wind, wave, and tidal loading. The company also assists in the development of essential port and nearshore infrastructure for the deployment of marine renewables, including quays, breakwaters, and pontoons, ensuring effective integration and maintenance of these technologies.
ScotBio
Seed Round in 2017
ScotBio is a biotechnology company based in Scotland that specializes in producing natural, clean label ingredients for various industries, including food, beverage, nutrition, textiles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company cultivates algae indoors in closed hygienic vessels, focusing on the development of natural blue pigments, alternative protein, and carotenoids. ScotBio's natural blue extract, derived from spirulina algae, serves as a versatile food colorant that can be used in a range of applications, including alcoholic beverages and pet food formulations. The company's innovative production systems are designed to be modular and scalable, allowing them to meet the diverse demands of food manufacturers while ensuring the quality and healthfulness of their ingredients.
Chromacity
Seed Round in 2017
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Founded as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University in 2013, it boasts a founding team with over 40 years of experience in ultrafast lasers. Chromacity's product lineup includes several advanced lasers such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, designed for life sciences and spectroscopy applications. The company also offers Spark-X and Spark-OPO models, which provide tunable femtosecond pulses across various wavelengths for applications in two-photon stimulation and spectroscopy, respectively. Their robust, patent-pending fiber-laser technology ensures reliable performance, complemented by a user-friendly web-based interface for easy operation. In addition to standard products, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored for specific engineering and materials processing needs. The company serves a global customer base across North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Midrive Limited is a UK-based company established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing the driving experience for learner drivers through innovative technology. It has developed a mobile application for iPhone and Android that enables users to find local driving instructors, track lesson routes via GPS, and share progress on social media. The platform also provides learners with access to a range of resources, including theory test practice questions. Midrive aims to improve driving success rates, addressing the high failure rate of first-time driving tests and the risks new drivers face. With over 300,000 young people having utilized its services, Midrive operates in more than 100 towns and cities across the UK, expanding its reach weekly. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the digital business landscape, being named among the most innovative startups and awarded 'Digital Business of the Year' by the Federation of Small Businesses in 2017.
TippleBox
Seed Round in 2016
TippleBox Ltd is a company that specializes in the retail of cocktails and spirits through a subscription model. Founded in 2014 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, TippleBox offers a monthly subscription box that includes 50 milliliter bottles of premium spirits, mixers, specialty ingredients, sugar syrups, liqueurs, cocktail recipes, and snacks. The service allows customers to create cocktails at home with curated kits and batch-spirit sampling options, facilitating the discovery of various alcoholic beverages.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2016
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
ProFactor Pharma
Venture Round in 2016
ProFactor Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Roslin, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and commercialization of recombinant blood factors for the treatment of hemophilia. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on producing Factor VIII, a complex and unstable protein essential for blood clotting. ProFactor Pharma is committed to creating commercial and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant cell lines that produce recombinant Factor VIII. By leveraging proprietary high-expressing cell lines and innovative manufacturing technologies, the company aims to provide healthcare institutions with affordable and effective treatment options for hemophilia, a serious genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots and can lead to severe health complications.
Flexiworkforce
Seed Round in 2016
Flexiworkforce, founded in 2013 by Tracey Eker, is a UK-based online platform dedicated to connecting skilled professionals seeking flexible work arrangements with employers offering such opportunities. The platform facilitates direct communication between candidates and employers, providing job listings for roles that offer flexible timing, remote work, adjustable hours, job sharing, and on-call positions. It aims to address the challenge faced by many skilled individuals in finding suitable part-time or flexible jobs that accommodate their personal commitments, while also helping UK employers tackle skills shortages by tapping into this underutilized talent pool.
Clear Surgical
Venture Round in 2016
Clear Surgical Ltd is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Larbert, United Kingdom. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. Its flagship product, The Oplight, utilizes LED technology to illuminate surgical cavities, improving visibility during open cavity surgeries. Additionally, Clear Surgical offers Cannulated Reduction Forceps, which integrate a guidance system to facilitate optimal implant placement in orthopedic procedures. By focusing on advancements in medical technology, Clear Surgical aims to enhance surgical efficiency and improve clinical outcomes for healthcare providers.
Sentinel Partnership
Seed Round in 2016
Sentinel Partnership is a technology-driven financial services company that addresses the challenges faced by businesses in today's evolving regulatory environment. Led by Chairman/CEO Andrew Smith and Managing Director Rob Beverley, along with a board comprising finance and fund management experts, Sentinel offers an innovative online platform designed to meet the diverse needs of clients in the digital age. The platform aims to enhance client engagement, expand service reach, facilitate digital sales and transactions, and ultimately drive value for businesses while maintaining high service standards amidst cost pressures.
iMetaFilm
Venture Round in 2016
iMetaFilm is a pioneering company in the film archive industry, focused on transforming the digitization, storage, and distribution of cinematic content. The company addresses the urgent need to preserve degrading or lost footage of significant historical and cultural value. iMetaFilm employs innovative technology, including the MetaScanner, which digitizes 8, 16, or 35mm film with minimal contact, ensuring gentle handling and capturing images at speeds of up to 25 frames per second in super high definition up to 8k. This process is complemented by the MetaWeaver software, which enhances images and manages metadata, making content searchable, accessible, and shareable. By offering a fast, cost-effective, and future-proof archiving solution, iMetaFilm enables content producers to safeguard their cinematic heritage for future generations, ensuring that invaluable footage can be rediscovered and enjoyed.
QED Naval
Venture Round in 2016
QED Naval Limited is a technology developer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing consultancy services in naval architecture and marine renewable energy, including assessments and simulations of tidal platforms and turbines. Its flagship product, Subhub, is an integrated tidal platform designed to support tidal turbines. Additionally, QED Naval offers CAD design services, structural assessments, and expertise in wind, wave, and tidal loading. The company also assists in the development of essential port and nearshore infrastructure for the deployment of marine renewables, including quays, breakwaters, and pontoons, ensuring effective integration and maintenance of these technologies.
Chromacity
Seed Round in 2015
Chromacity Ltd. is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Founded as a spin-out from Heriot-Watt University in 2013, it boasts a founding team with over 40 years of experience in ultrafast lasers. Chromacity's product lineup includes several advanced lasers such as the Spark 1030-nm and Spark-HP 1040-nm femtosecond lasers, designed for life sciences and spectroscopy applications. The company also offers Spark-X and Spark-OPO models, which provide tunable femtosecond pulses across various wavelengths for applications in two-photon stimulation and spectroscopy, respectively. Their robust, patent-pending fiber-laser technology ensures reliable performance, complemented by a user-friendly web-based interface for easy operation. In addition to standard products, Chromacity collaborates with systems manufacturers to create custom OEM femtosecond and picosecond lasers tailored for specific engineering and materials processing needs. The company serves a global customer base across North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Sentinel Partnership
Seed Round in 2015
Sentinel Partnership is a technology-driven financial services company that addresses the challenges faced by businesses in today's evolving regulatory environment. Led by Chairman/CEO Andrew Smith and Managing Director Rob Beverley, along with a board comprising finance and fund management experts, Sentinel offers an innovative online platform designed to meet the diverse needs of clients in the digital age. The platform aims to enhance client engagement, expand service reach, facilitate digital sales and transactions, and ultimately drive value for businesses while maintaining high service standards amidst cost pressures.
Flexiworkforce
Seed Round in 2015
Flexiworkforce, founded in 2013 by Tracey Eker, is a UK-based online platform dedicated to connecting skilled professionals seeking flexible work arrangements with employers offering such opportunities. The platform facilitates direct communication between candidates and employers, providing job listings for roles that offer flexible timing, remote work, adjustable hours, job sharing, and on-call positions. It aims to address the challenge faced by many skilled individuals in finding suitable part-time or flexible jobs that accommodate their personal commitments, while also helping UK employers tackle skills shortages by tapping into this underutilized talent pool.
Ingenious Audio
Venture Round in 2015
Ingenious Audio Ltd is a Scottish company based in Edinburgh, specializing in the design and manufacture of audio electronics. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its innovative product, the invisible guitar cable. This compact plug-in device transforms traditional analogue audio products, such as electric guitars and amplifiers, into Wi-Fi-enabled devices. By enabling wireless connections for existing guitars and amplifiers, Ingenious Audio allows users to utilize wireless effect pedals for the first time. The system facilitates seamless connections to Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, eliminating the need for costly recording and audio effects equipment while enabling users to share audio over the internet.
Clear Surgical
Venture Round in 2015
Clear Surgical Ltd is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Larbert, United Kingdom. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. Its flagship product, The Oplight, utilizes LED technology to illuminate surgical cavities, improving visibility during open cavity surgeries. Additionally, Clear Surgical offers Cannulated Reduction Forceps, which integrate a guidance system to facilitate optimal implant placement in orthopedic procedures. By focusing on advancements in medical technology, Clear Surgical aims to enhance surgical efficiency and improve clinical outcomes for healthcare providers.
i2eye Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2015
i2Eye Diagnostics Limited is a company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in innovative ophthalmic medical devices. Founded in 2010 as a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the company focuses on developing Saccadic Vector Optokinetic Perimetry (SVOP) visual field analyzers. These advanced devices are designed to assess instinctive responses to light and movement, making them particularly valuable in pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology settings. i2Eye's technology enables comprehensive visual field testing for children and the elderly, populations that are often challenging to evaluate using traditional methods. The SVOP products incorporate 3D eye tracking, allowing patients to move their heads, eyes, and bodies freely during testing, which enhances the accuracy and comfort of the examination process.
ProFactor Pharma
Venture Round in 2015
ProFactor Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Roslin, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and commercialization of recombinant blood factors for the treatment of hemophilia. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on producing Factor VIII, a complex and unstable protein essential for blood clotting. ProFactor Pharma is committed to creating commercial and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant cell lines that produce recombinant Factor VIII. By leveraging proprietary high-expressing cell lines and innovative manufacturing technologies, the company aims to provide healthcare institutions with affordable and effective treatment options for hemophilia, a serious genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots and can lead to severe health complications.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2015
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
QED Naval
Seed Round in 2015
QED Naval Limited is a technology developer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing consultancy services in naval architecture and marine renewable energy, including assessments and simulations of tidal platforms and turbines. Its flagship product, Subhub, is an integrated tidal platform designed to support tidal turbines. Additionally, QED Naval offers CAD design services, structural assessments, and expertise in wind, wave, and tidal loading. The company also assists in the development of essential port and nearshore infrastructure for the deployment of marine renewables, including quays, breakwaters, and pontoons, ensuring effective integration and maintenance of these technologies.
Mochridhe
Venture Round in 2015
Mochridhe Limited is a provider of disabled care services based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, established in 2005. The company specializes in delivering personalized living and social support tailored to the unique needs of individuals, including both adults and children. Mochridhe enables clients to organize and plan their own support through individual budgets, offering a range of services such as short breaks, respite care, and assistance for families. With a focus on person-centered and outcome-focused care, Mochridhe supports individuals in their own homes or dedicated living facilities, facilitating community participation, work, education, and companionship.
iMetaFilm
Seed Round in 2014
iMetaFilm is a pioneering company in the film archive industry, focused on transforming the digitization, storage, and distribution of cinematic content. The company addresses the urgent need to preserve degrading or lost footage of significant historical and cultural value. iMetaFilm employs innovative technology, including the MetaScanner, which digitizes 8, 16, or 35mm film with minimal contact, ensuring gentle handling and capturing images at speeds of up to 25 frames per second in super high definition up to 8k. This process is complemented by the MetaWeaver software, which enhances images and manages metadata, making content searchable, accessible, and shareable. By offering a fast, cost-effective, and future-proof archiving solution, iMetaFilm enables content producers to safeguard their cinematic heritage for future generations, ensuring that invaluable footage can be rediscovered and enjoyed.
ProFactor Pharma
Venture Round in 2014
ProFactor Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Roslin, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and commercialization of recombinant blood factors for the treatment of hemophilia. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on producing Factor VIII, a complex and unstable protein essential for blood clotting. ProFactor Pharma is committed to creating commercial and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant cell lines that produce recombinant Factor VIII. By leveraging proprietary high-expressing cell lines and innovative manufacturing technologies, the company aims to provide healthcare institutions with affordable and effective treatment options for hemophilia, a serious genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots and can lead to severe health complications.
Bedi OralCare
Seed Round in 2014
Bedi OralCare Limited is a manufacturer of specialized dental products aimed at enhancing oral health for young children, individuals with disabilities, and dementia sufferers. Founded in 2013 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating accessible solutions for dental care. Its flagship product, Dental Shield, assists health professionals in conducting examinations and routine procedures, while the Bedi Tray enables dental impressions to be taken from preschool children without the need for restraint. Bedi OralCare is committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of its patients by facilitating essential dental activities such as brushing, denture cleaning, and dental checks, ultimately aiming to promote better oral health for all.
Flexiworkforce
Seed Round in 2014
Flexiworkforce, founded in 2013 by Tracey Eker, is a UK-based online platform dedicated to connecting skilled professionals seeking flexible work arrangements with employers offering such opportunities. The platform facilitates direct communication between candidates and employers, providing job listings for roles that offer flexible timing, remote work, adjustable hours, job sharing, and on-call positions. It aims to address the challenge faced by many skilled individuals in finding suitable part-time or flexible jobs that accommodate their personal commitments, while also helping UK employers tackle skills shortages by tapping into this underutilized talent pool.
Plan Bee
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Plan Bee Limited is a U.K.-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the production of raw honey and related by-products, along with the creation and management of beehives. The company offers services that enable organizations to enhance their sustainability initiatives by managing honeybee hives at their locations. This approach not only helps businesses demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement but also allows them to improve their green credentials. Plan Bee provides various services, including beehive adoption, management, and educational programs, which facilitate the crafting of innovative products such as honey, honey jars, beer, mead, and other bee-related items. Additionally, individuals can adopt bees for personal commemorations or gifts, fostering a deeper connection to eco-friendly practices and reducing carbon footprints. Through its initiatives, Plan Bee aims to engage businesses and individuals alike in sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Connect-In
Angel Round in 2014
Connect-In Ltd. stands for innovative Bluetooth IoT solutions, sustainable development, and state-of-the art design. Their sensors are built to be long lasting and power efficient (lasts 1-4 years on replaceable coin cell batteries) to make IoT understandable, accessible, and affordable, and to power the next generation of the Internet of Things.
Sofant Technologies Ltd, established in 2011 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, specializes in designing and licensing fabless smart antenna and tunable RF solutions for smartphone and tablet manufacturers. The company's core expertise lies in antenna and RF micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) solutions, offering products such as compact smart antenna solutions, tunable impedance matching modules, and RF MEMS capacitors and phase shifters. Sofant's innovative, low-cost RF MEMS technology aims to address power consumption and heat issues in high-frequency phased array antenna systems, making it a key player in the emerging millimeter-wave market for 5G and SatCom applications.
ProFactor Pharma
Seed Round in 2013
ProFactor Pharma Limited is a biotechnology company based in Roslin, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and commercialization of recombinant blood factors for the treatment of hemophilia. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on producing Factor VIII, a complex and unstable protein essential for blood clotting. ProFactor Pharma is committed to creating commercial and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant cell lines that produce recombinant Factor VIII. By leveraging proprietary high-expressing cell lines and innovative manufacturing technologies, the company aims to provide healthcare institutions with affordable and effective treatment options for hemophilia, a serious genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to form blood clots and can lead to severe health complications.
Bedi OralCare
Seed Round in 2013
Bedi OralCare Limited is a manufacturer of specialized dental products aimed at enhancing oral health for young children, individuals with disabilities, and dementia sufferers. Founded in 2013 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating accessible solutions for dental care. Its flagship product, Dental Shield, assists health professionals in conducting examinations and routine procedures, while the Bedi Tray enables dental impressions to be taken from preschool children without the need for restraint. Bedi OralCare is committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of its patients by facilitating essential dental activities such as brushing, denture cleaning, and dental checks, ultimately aiming to promote better oral health for all.
Clear Surgical
Seed Round in 2013
Clear Surgical Ltd is a medical device company founded in 2013 and based in Larbert, United Kingdom. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative surgical devices aimed at enhancing surgical procedures. Its flagship product, The Oplight, utilizes LED technology to illuminate surgical cavities, improving visibility during open cavity surgeries. Additionally, Clear Surgical offers Cannulated Reduction Forceps, which integrate a guidance system to facilitate optimal implant placement in orthopedic procedures. By focusing on advancements in medical technology, Clear Surgical aims to enhance surgical efficiency and improve clinical outcomes for healthcare providers.
Plan Bee
Seed Round in 2013
Plan Bee Limited is a U.K.-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the production of raw honey and related by-products, along with the creation and management of beehives. The company offers services that enable organizations to enhance their sustainability initiatives by managing honeybee hives at their locations. This approach not only helps businesses demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement but also allows them to improve their green credentials. Plan Bee provides various services, including beehive adoption, management, and educational programs, which facilitate the crafting of innovative products such as honey, honey jars, beer, mead, and other bee-related items. Additionally, individuals can adopt bees for personal commemorations or gifts, fostering a deeper connection to eco-friendly practices and reducing carbon footprints. Through its initiatives, Plan Bee aims to engage businesses and individuals alike in sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Waveblade
Venture Round in 2013
Wavecraft Ltd is a company focused on developing innovative submersible handheld power tools designed for the efficient removal of bio-fouling, such as barnacles and mussel deposits. Their product facilitates the cleaning of various surfaces, including boat hulls, buoys, docks, metals, wood, concrete, fiberglass, and inflatables, while ensuring no damage occurs. Driven by a mission to create high-quality technologies that meet customer needs, Wavecraft emphasizes a commitment to treating others with respect and protecting the marine environment that inspires their work.
Ingenious Audio
Venture Round in 2013
Ingenious Audio Ltd is a Scottish company based in Edinburgh, specializing in the design and manufacture of audio electronics. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its innovative product, the invisible guitar cable. This compact plug-in device transforms traditional analogue audio products, such as electric guitars and amplifiers, into Wi-Fi-enabled devices. By enabling wireless connections for existing guitars and amplifiers, Ingenious Audio allows users to utilize wireless effect pedals for the first time. The system facilitates seamless connections to Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, eliminating the need for costly recording and audio effects equipment while enabling users to share audio over the internet.
Viopti
Venture Round in 2013
Viopti was established in May 2009 to bring to market a range of innovative premium branded products for the contact lens user. The companies lead product is the contactspod, a unique disposable contact lens case that is pre filled with solution and provides the end user with a hygienic option for storing their contact lenses. The company has licensed the right to use the Polaroid brand across a range of products including eye drops and solutions. Polaroid is an iconic brand recognised and trusted globally. Viopti has been supported technically by IT partners Ote for solutions and regularity control and Wideblue for product development. Contactspod is the world's first, pre-filled, single use contact lens case. Hermetically sealed containing sterile multi-purpose solution, it is perfect when travelling and is ideal for spa's, beauty treatments & active sports. Contactspod is small, compact, convenient to carry around and easy to use. These are significant benefits for the traveller especially when flying, given today's baggage weight restrictions.
Opinurate
Seed Round in 2012
Opinurate is a software company specializing in creating solutions that help organizations understand their customers' experiences. Their primary offering is a customer experience management platform designed to provide valuable insights into improving the customer journey. This platform offers managers a comprehensive performance overview, allowing them to investigate and comprehend emerging feedback trends. By delivering real-time customer feedback, Opinurate enables companies to make informed decisions that drive positive business changes and foster growth.
Waveblade
Seed Round in 2012
Wavecraft Ltd is a company focused on developing innovative submersible handheld power tools designed for the efficient removal of bio-fouling, such as barnacles and mussel deposits. Their product facilitates the cleaning of various surfaces, including boat hulls, buoys, docks, metals, wood, concrete, fiberglass, and inflatables, while ensuring no damage occurs. Driven by a mission to create high-quality technologies that meet customer needs, Wavecraft emphasizes a commitment to treating others with respect and protecting the marine environment that inspires their work.
Viopti
Venture Round in 2012
Viopti was established in May 2009 to bring to market a range of innovative premium branded products for the contact lens user. The companies lead product is the contactspod, a unique disposable contact lens case that is pre filled with solution and provides the end user with a hygienic option for storing their contact lenses. The company has licensed the right to use the Polaroid brand across a range of products including eye drops and solutions. Polaroid is an iconic brand recognised and trusted globally. Viopti has been supported technically by IT partners Ote for solutions and regularity control and Wideblue for product development. Contactspod is the world's first, pre-filled, single use contact lens case. Hermetically sealed containing sterile multi-purpose solution, it is perfect when travelling and is ideal for spa's, beauty treatments & active sports. Contactspod is small, compact, convenient to carry around and easy to use. These are significant benefits for the traveller especially when flying, given today's baggage weight restrictions.
Viopti was established in May 2009 to bring to market a range of innovative premium branded products for the contact lens user. The companies lead product is the contactspod, a unique disposable contact lens case that is pre filled with solution and provides the end user with a hygienic option for storing their contact lenses. The company has licensed the right to use the Polaroid brand across a range of products including eye drops and solutions. Polaroid is an iconic brand recognised and trusted globally. Viopti has been supported technically by IT partners Ote for solutions and regularity control and Wideblue for product development. Contactspod is the world's first, pre-filled, single use contact lens case. Hermetically sealed containing sterile multi-purpose solution, it is perfect when travelling and is ideal for spa's, beauty treatments & active sports. Contactspod is small, compact, convenient to carry around and easy to use. These are significant benefits for the traveller especially when flying, given today's baggage weight restrictions.
Ingenious Audio
Seed Round in 2011
Ingenious Audio Ltd is a Scottish company based in Edinburgh, specializing in the design and manufacture of audio electronics. Founded in 2010, the company is known for its innovative product, the invisible guitar cable. This compact plug-in device transforms traditional analogue audio products, such as electric guitars and amplifiers, into Wi-Fi-enabled devices. By enabling wireless connections for existing guitars and amplifiers, Ingenious Audio allows users to utilize wireless effect pedals for the first time. The system facilitates seamless connections to Wi-Fi-enabled PCs, eliminating the need for costly recording and audio effects equipment while enabling users to share audio over the internet.