Nyobolt
Venture Round in 2025
Founded in 2020, Nyobolt is a UK-based company specializing in advanced battery technology for automotive applications. It focuses on developing high-power, fast-charging batteries with large energy storage capacity.
Keel is a London-based startup offering modern businesses a much-needed third choice between off-the-shelf and no-code tools. Keel has developed a powerful programmable operations platform which offers all the benefits of bespoke tooling without the need to build from scratch.
Keel was founded in 2022 by Benoit Machefer, Tom Frew and Jon Bretman, who directly experienced the frustration of being underserved by off-the-shelf software when scaling the fastest growing online pharmacy in Europe to over $130m revenue. The company represents a compelling vision of a future without legacy ERP, where ops teams and engineers work more closely together building bespoke tools on the robust and secure Keel platform.
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.
Orbital Witness
Series A in 2023
Orbital Witness Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing property transactions advising services to real estate lawyers. The company aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer an unprecedented view of the legal risks associated with properties. Orbital Witness operates a real estate intelligence platform designed to modernize and accelerate the legal due diligence process by serving as a legal risk assessment tool. This platform enables users to access and organize property information from land registry and local authorities, facilitating document review and automatically flagging potential risks.
YuLife is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2016 and headquartered in London. The company aims to inspire individuals and transform financial products into a force for good by integrating gamification and behavioral science into its offerings. YuLife provides life and medical insurance plans while promoting wellness by encouraging users to engage in health-related activities such as walking and meditation. Participants can earn rewards, including air miles, vouchers, and gift cards, which are designed to support their financial, emotional, and physical well-being. By focusing on healthy living, YuLife enables businesses to insure their employees while allowing individuals to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
Xelix Limited is an enterprise software as a service (SaaS) company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing an AI-powered control center for accounts payable teams. Founded in 2002, Xelix offers a range of tools designed to automate and improve financial control processes for large organizations across various sectors. Its platform includes features for overpayment and fraud prevention, automated vendor statement reconciliation, master data management, and predictive analytics. Xelix emphasizes customer support and collaborates with clients to co-develop functionalities tailored to their needs. Although the company has garnered funding from notable venture capital investors, it is currently in liquidation.
Papercup specializes in automated video localization. Its software uses advanced neural networks and speech synthesis to translate voice tracks in videos, enabling content creators to reach global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively.
Shellworks
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in London in 2019, Shellworks aims to eliminate plastic waste by developing compostable packaging solutions derived from crustacean shells. Their products are biodegradable and can act as natural fertilizers post-use.
Wagestream
Series C in 2022
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
FloodFlash
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, FloodFlash is a London-based tech-enabled flood insurance company. It offers parametric flood insurance using IoT sensors for instant settlement, targeting areas underserved by traditional insurers due to climate change and urbanization.
Laka Ltd is an InsurTech startup founded in 2017 in London that offers a peer‑to‑peer bicycle insurance platform. The service provides coverage for bicycles, e‑bikes, and accessories against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. Policyholders join a community of like‑minded riders who collectively set fair premiums. The platform also supplies recovery advice and support after incidents. The company focuses on delivering a straightforward, cost‑effective insurance solution for bike owners.
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.
Otta is an online job portal focused on enhancing the job search experience for candidates, particularly in the tech sector. Founded in January 2020, the company aims to prioritize the needs of job seekers over those of employers, addressing common frustrations in the recruitment process. Otta provides a personalized platform that matches job seekers with roles at innovative companies, utilizing tailored recommendations and filters to ensure relevant job listings. The company has experienced significant growth, increasing from 1,000 applications per month to thousands of applications daily across the UK and US. By advocating for transparency, such as requiring salary ranges in job postings, Otta is positioning itself as a vital resource for both candidates and employers, with plans to expand beyond the tech industry in the future.
Academy
Seed Round in 2021
Academy is a London-based startup that trains talent and leadership roles for the UK tech industry.
Pento ApS is a Danish company that operates a platform delivering HR and payroll services tailored for European businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Pento provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that simplifies payroll processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage salary calculations, tax reporting, and compliance. Key features of the platform include Pento Autopilot, which assists with the collection of various employee data such as holiday records and expense claims, and Pento Payroll, a traditional payroll system designed for modern organizational needs. Pento serves a diverse range of clients, including bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies, and has expanded its operations to the UK since 2020, adopting a remote-first work model. The platform is designed to enhance user experience by automating payroll tasks and providing employees with easy access to their pay-related information.
Founded in 2017, Rossum develops AI-powered data extraction software. Its platform automates information processing from invoices and other documents, integrating with ERP or accounting systems. Serving over 275 enterprise businesses worldwide, Rossum aims to boost productivity and precision while mitigating risks.
Tide is a UK-based fintech company specializing in business banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform offers streamlined business accounts and administrative solutions, such as seamless integration with accounting systems, to help SMEs save time and money. Tide's advanced technology is tailored to the needs of SMEs, making it a leading challenger in the UK's SME banking sector. The company is committed to serving SMEs exclusively, focusing on their unique requirements.
Dishpatch
Seed Round in 2021
Dishpatch is a UK-based finisher-at-home meal kit service that curates and delivers high-quality meals from renowned London restaurants directly to customers' doors in eco-friendly packaging.
Pento ApS is a Danish company that operates a platform delivering HR and payroll services tailored for European businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Pento provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that simplifies payroll processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage salary calculations, tax reporting, and compliance. Key features of the platform include Pento Autopilot, which assists with the collection of various employee data such as holiday records and expense claims, and Pento Payroll, a traditional payroll system designed for modern organizational needs. Pento serves a diverse range of clients, including bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies, and has expanded its operations to the UK since 2020, adopting a remote-first work model. The platform is designed to enhance user experience by automating payroll tasks and providing employees with easy access to their pay-related information.
Founded in London in 2017, nPlan specializes in AI-driven construction project management software. Its solution uses machine learning to provide schedule certainty, identify risks, suggest optimal execution paths, and offer statistical risk attribution for individual activities.
WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.
Elephant Healthcare
Series A in 2021
Founded by doctors in 2018, Elephant Healthcare is a London-based technology company dedicated to addressing global healthcare challenges. It designs and develops a digital health system that aims to connect all aspects of the healthcare ecosystem, transforming primary care, saving lives, and reducing costs.
Papercup
Funding Round in 2020
Papercup specializes in automated video localization. Its software uses advanced neural networks and speech synthesis to translate voice tracks in videos, enabling content creators to reach global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively.
Phasecraft
Seed Round in 2020
Phasecraft is a UK-based company founded in 2018 by world-class quantum scientists and engineers. They specialize in developing quantum software for intermediate-scale devices and quantum computers, aiming to accelerate practical applications of quantum computing.
Wise
Secondary Market in 2020
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.
Orbital Witness
Seed Round in 2020
Orbital Witness Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing property transactions advising services to real estate lawyers. The company aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer an unprecedented view of the legal risks associated with properties. Orbital Witness operates a real estate intelligence platform designed to modernize and accelerate the legal due diligence process by serving as a legal risk assessment tool. This platform enables users to access and organize property information from land registry and local authorities, facilitating document review and automatically flagging potential risks.
Otta is an online job portal focused on enhancing the job search experience for candidates, particularly in the tech sector. Founded in January 2020, the company aims to prioritize the needs of job seekers over those of employers, addressing common frustrations in the recruitment process. Otta provides a personalized platform that matches job seekers with roles at innovative companies, utilizing tailored recommendations and filters to ensure relevant job listings. The company has experienced significant growth, increasing from 1,000 applications per month to thousands of applications daily across the UK and US. By advocating for transparency, such as requiring salary ranges in job postings, Otta is positioning itself as a vital resource for both candidates and employers, with plans to expand beyond the tech industry in the future.
Metomic
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Metomic is a London-based company that develops application programming interface software. It specializes in data security solutions for SaaS, GenAI, and cloud applications, providing businesses with clear visibility into their SaaS network to manage sensitive data and detect security threats.
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.
Laka Ltd is an InsurTech startup founded in 2017 in London that offers a peer‑to‑peer bicycle insurance platform. The service provides coverage for bicycles, e‑bikes, and accessories against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. Policyholders join a community of like‑minded riders who collectively set fair premiums. The platform also supplies recovery advice and support after incidents. The company focuses on delivering a straightforward, cost‑effective insurance solution for bike owners.
Swipii
Venture Round in 2019
Swipii Labs Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Glasgow, UK, operates a customer loyalty and marketing platform tailored for small businesses. The company offers tools to enhance online reviews, attract new customers, and track customer data. Its key services include digital loyalty programs, email marketing, and loyalty technology solutions, enabling customers to collect points and earn rewards. Swipii aims to empower local businesses with technology to compete on par with global brands, helping consumers discover local offers, save money, and share them with their community.
Otta
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Otta is an online job portal focused on enhancing the job search experience for candidates, particularly in the tech sector. Founded in January 2020, the company aims to prioritize the needs of job seekers over those of employers, addressing common frustrations in the recruitment process. Otta provides a personalized platform that matches job seekers with roles at innovative companies, utilizing tailored recommendations and filters to ensure relevant job listings. The company has experienced significant growth, increasing from 1,000 applications per month to thousands of applications daily across the UK and US. By advocating for transparency, such as requiring salary ranges in job postings, Otta is positioning itself as a vital resource for both candidates and employers, with plans to expand beyond the tech industry in the future.
Founded in 2014, Cuvva offers flexible, on-demand car insurance through its mobile app. Customers can purchase temporary or pay-monthly policies, with over 6 million policies sold to date.
Founded in 2017, Rossum develops AI-powered data extraction software. Its platform automates information processing from invoices and other documents, integrating with ERP or accounting systems. Serving over 275 enterprise businesses worldwide, Rossum aims to boost productivity and precision while mitigating risks.
WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.
Bricklane
Series A in 2019
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.
Xelix Limited is an enterprise software as a service (SaaS) company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing an AI-powered control center for accounts payable teams. Founded in 2002, Xelix offers a range of tools designed to automate and improve financial control processes for large organizations across various sectors. Its platform includes features for overpayment and fraud prevention, automated vendor statement reconciliation, master data management, and predictive analytics. Xelix emphasizes customer support and collaborates with clients to co-develop functionalities tailored to their needs. Although the company has garnered funding from notable venture capital investors, it is currently in liquidation.
SODA SAYS
Seed Round in 2019
Soda Says Inc. is an online retailer based in London, specializing in electrical equipment and accessories tailored for women, alongside lifestyle and wellness products. Founded in 2017, the company provides a diverse range of items, including chargers, cases, earphones, speakers, kitchen appliances, and fitness equipment, as well as undergarments, jewelry, and products for children. Soda Says also features a curated selection of technology-driven products aimed at enhancing various aspects of life, such as wellness and home comfort. In addition to its online presence, the company operates through concession stores at prominent retailers like Selfridges in London and Brown Thomas in Dublin, as well as pop-up locations at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom in the United States.
YuLife is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2016 and headquartered in London. The company aims to inspire individuals and transform financial products into a force for good by integrating gamification and behavioral science into its offerings. YuLife provides life and medical insurance plans while promoting wellness by encouraging users to engage in health-related activities such as walking and meditation. Participants can earn rewards, including air miles, vouchers, and gift cards, which are designed to support their financial, emotional, and physical well-being. By focusing on healthy living, YuLife enables businesses to insure their employees while allowing individuals to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
Weengs Ltd. is a logistics company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in mobile courier, packaging, and shipping services. Founded in 2015, Weengs operates an app designed to streamline the fulfillment process for eBay sellers, small and medium businesses, and retailers. The company focuses on enhancing the e-commerce experience by providing a fully integrated fulfillment service that includes collection, packaging, and shipping. Weengs addresses various fulfillment challenges by offering pay-as-you-ship options, utilizing professional packers and quality materials to ensure safe and efficient handling of items. By leveraging aggregated shipping volumes, Weengs secures better shipping rates for its clients, allowing them to save time and money while improving customer satisfaction. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to focus on growth rather than logistics.
Zencargo is a digital freight forwarder headquartered in London, England, specializing in ocean, road, air, and rail freight services. Founded in January 2017 by Alex Hersham, Jan Riethmeyer, and Richard Fattal, the company has developed a platform that allows customers to book, manage, and track their international freight. By leveraging automation and machine learning, Zencargo digitizes the entire logistics process, from pre-shipment inspections to real-time tracking, providing valuable insights that enable shippers to make informed decisions. The platform enhances collaboration between shippers and logistics partners, ultimately aiming to shorten lead times, increase supply chain agility, and reduce working capital. Additionally, Zencargo offers tracking and cargo insurance services to further support its clients' logistics needs.
Eastnine
Seed Round in 2019
Eastnine Limited is a London-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a digital training platform focused on fitness. The platform offers structured audio running sessions and creative sports content, catering to a diverse community of athletes. Eastnine emphasizes a straightforward approach to fitness, providing on-demand group training sessions and structured coaching designed to accommodate individuals of all abilities. By connecting users with exceptional sporting talent, Eastnine fosters a global community that promotes engagement and collaboration among its members.
Calipsa
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in London in 2016, Calipsa develops an AI-powered video monitoring platform that processes hours of feeds to provide alerts and reports for traffic enforcement, accidents, and public disorder management. Its platform offers features like free health checks, site scheduling, camera management, and ptz/video loss detection, aiming to enhance operator efficiency and reduce installation costs by leveraging existing cameras.
Scape Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Scape Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing a mobile platform for city-scale augmented reality (AR) solutions. The company's core offering is a cloud-based vision engine that enables camera devices to comprehend their surroundings using computer vision. Unlike traditional methods, Scape's engine builds and references 3D maps in the cloud, fostering a shared understanding of environments among devices. As of 2020, Scape operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.
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.
YuLife is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2016 and headquartered in London. The company aims to inspire individuals and transform financial products into a force for good by integrating gamification and behavioral science into its offerings. YuLife provides life and medical insurance plans while promoting wellness by encouraging users to engage in health-related activities such as walking and meditation. Participants can earn rewards, including air miles, vouchers, and gift cards, which are designed to support their financial, emotional, and physical well-being. By focusing on healthy living, YuLife enables businesses to insure their employees while allowing individuals to reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
Many is an online healthcare platform focused on improving male health by addressing issues that have long been stigmatized, such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and premature ejaculation. By providing a discreet and convenient service, Many allows men to access authorized treatments and reliable medical advice without the discomfort of traditional healthcare settings. The platform ensures that medications are delivered directly to customers' doorsteps in proper packaging, promoting a more open dialogue about male health issues. With a commitment to changing the way men approach their health, Many aims to eliminate the taboos surrounding these conditions and provide effective solutions for a significant number of young men.
Goodlord develops a cloud-based software platform streamlining rental processes for estate agents, landlords, and tenants. Its platform enables online payments of holding deposits, completion of references, signing tenancy agreements, and management of associated paperwork, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
Hometree is a home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to low-carbon living for homeowners. It provides a range of services including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree aims to simplify the process of adopting sustainable home improvements by offering comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans. This approach allows homeowners in the United Kingdom to manage their energy consumption effectively while ensuring that the entire lifecycle of energy solutions—from installation to ongoing maintenance—is comprehensively supported.
Zencargo
Seed Round in 2018
Zencargo is a digital freight forwarder headquartered in London, England, specializing in ocean, road, air, and rail freight services. Founded in January 2017 by Alex Hersham, Jan Riethmeyer, and Richard Fattal, the company has developed a platform that allows customers to book, manage, and track their international freight. By leveraging automation and machine learning, Zencargo digitizes the entire logistics process, from pre-shipment inspections to real-time tracking, providing valuable insights that enable shippers to make informed decisions. The platform enhances collaboration between shippers and logistics partners, ultimately aiming to shorten lead times, increase supply chain agility, and reduce working capital. Additionally, Zencargo offers tracking and cargo insurance services to further support its clients' logistics needs.
Unmade
Venture Round in 2018
Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.
FloodFlash
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, FloodFlash is a London-based tech-enabled flood insurance company. It offers parametric flood insurance using IoT sensors for instant settlement, targeting areas underserved by traditional insurers due to climate change and urbanization.
Founded in London in 2017, nPlan specializes in AI-driven construction project management software. Its solution uses machine learning to provide schedule certainty, identify risks, suggest optimal execution paths, and offer statistical risk attribution for individual activities.
Signal AI
Series B in 2018
Signal AI is a technology platform that analyzes text to deliver market intelligence and actionable insights for business decision-making. It aggregates and analyzes data from digital, print, broadcast media, news, and regulatory sources to help organizations track competitive dynamics, monitor regulatory changes, and manage reputation. The platform employs machine learning to classify topics and surface trends, enabling users to derive insights and make faster, smarter decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in London, Signal AI focuses on media monitoring, reputation management, and regulatory compliance, supporting leaders in identifying risks and opportunities and informing strategic choices.
Gospel Technology
Seed Round in 2018
Gospel Technology is a London‑based software company that provides an enterprise data management platform built on private, permissioned blockchain technology. The platform enables organisations to store, protect, and control sensitive data from legacy systems, live feeds, and other permissioned sources. By applying granular, dynamic access controls at the data level, it allows only authorised users or applications to retrieve the right information at the right time, reducing manual workarounds, data breaches, and human error. The immutable, traceable nature of the blockchain removes the need for costly and complex traditional security infrastructures while maintaining data integrity. Founded in 2016, the company positions itself as a practical solution for secure data distribution in modern business environments.
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.
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.
Zinc is a company builder focused on developing innovative technology solutions to address complex social issues in the developed world. It combines insights from social sciences with top entrepreneurial talent and venture capital to create scalable, mission-driven businesses.
Open Cosmos
Series A in 2018
Open Cosmos designs, builds, and operates satellites to simplify access to space. It offers end-to-end mission services including assembly, integration, testing, launch campaigns, in-orbit operations, and data delivery. The company also provides AI-powered data analysis through its DataCosmos platform.
Streetbees
Series A in 2018
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.
WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.
StatusToday
Seed Round in 2018
StatusToday Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in AI-powered workplace analytics. Its platform leverages AI to understand human behavior within organizations, providing objective insights into employee productivity, communication, well-being, and network security. This enables employers and employees to manage risks, ensure data security, and enhance overall productivity. The company has been recognized for its innovative use of AI, winning awards such as Europe's Best AI Startup in 2017 and being featured in leading European journals.
Zebra Fuel
Seed Round in 2018
Zebra Fuel Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in on-demand fuel delivery. Through its proprietary mobile application, the company offers a convenient service that allows customers to order fuel directly to their location, eliminating the need for visits to petrol stations. Zebra Fuel sources its products from leading suppliers and delivers diesel, petrol, and will soon offer electric, hydrogen, and biofuels. Serving both businesses and individuals, the company aims to optimize fuel delivery through its high-end logistics software, providing a time-saving and efficient alternative to traditional refueling methods.
Hometree
Seed Round in 2018
Hometree is a home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to low-carbon living for homeowners. It provides a range of services including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree aims to simplify the process of adopting sustainable home improvements by offering comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans. This approach allows homeowners in the United Kingdom to manage their energy consumption effectively while ensuring that the entire lifecycle of energy solutions—from installation to ongoing maintenance—is comprehensively supported.
The Narrative Digital Studios
Venture Round in 2018
The Narrative Digital Studios Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in producing digital content for various platforms. Founded in 2015, it creates a diverse range of content, including short, mid, and long-form productions, and integrates these with linear series. The company employs data-driven processes to tailor its offerings to specific audiences, ensuring relevance and engagement across multiple media channels.
Food Mission
Seed Round in 2017
Food Mission is a food delivery and takeaway restaurant company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The company operates by establishing local kitchens in various neighborhoods, allowing it to prepare and deliver meals that cater to community preferences. As a progressive and entrepreneurial brand, Food Mission emphasizes convenience and quality in its offerings, aiming to meet the growing demand for accessible and diverse food options.
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.
Curiscope
Seed Round in 2017
Curiscope is a Brighton-based education technology company that develops augmented and virtual reality software and hardware to visualize human anatomy. Its flagship solution pairs the AR-enabled Virtuali-Tee T-shirt with a mobile app to reveal the body's inner organs, offering an engaging learning experience that transports users inside the human body. Founded in 2016, the company aims to inspire curiosity in science among children and learners by making anatomy approachable and interactive through iOS and Android apps.
Tide is a UK-based fintech company specializing in business banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform offers streamlined business accounts and administrative solutions, such as seamless integration with accounting systems, to help SMEs save time and money. Tide's advanced technology is tailored to the needs of SMEs, making it a leading challenger in the UK's SME banking sector. The company is committed to serving SMEs exclusively, focusing on their unique requirements.
Hometree
Seed Round in 2017
Hometree is a home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to low-carbon living for homeowners. It provides a range of services including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree aims to simplify the process of adopting sustainable home improvements by offering comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans. This approach allows homeowners in the United Kingdom to manage their energy consumption effectively while ensuring that the entire lifecycle of energy solutions—from installation to ongoing maintenance—is comprehensively supported.
Oden Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Oden Technologies provides real-time data analytics solutions for manufacturers. It offers the ODEN System, including HUGIN, a device that collects data from industrial machines, and a cloud-based dashboard to monitor factory and production-line performance, identify causes of rejections and downtime, and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. The platform integrates wireless industrial IoT with cloud-based analytics to digitize production and deliver clear data and actionable insights for continuous improvement. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, with a presence in 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.
Tessian
Seed Round in 2017
Tessian Limited is a company that specializes in email security software designed to mitigate risks associated with human error and data loss. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company offers advanced solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence. Key products include CheckRecipient Guardian, which alerts users in real-time if emails are being sent to unintended recipients, and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which allows organizations to easily create and enforce email communication policies. The platform analyzes email networks to prevent sensitive information from being misdirected, thereby protecting clients in various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment banking, and technology. Tessian aims to enhance security while ensuring minimal disruption to employees' workflows, empowering them to work efficiently without compromising data integrity.
ExpoCart
Seed Round in 2017
ExpoCart streamlines exhibition stand equipment hire and purchase across major UK venues. It offers a one-stop platform for exhibitors to simplify their processes, reducing time and effort by consolidating orders from multiple suppliers.
Goodlord develops a cloud-based software platform streamlining rental processes for estate agents, landlords, and tenants. Its platform enables online payments of holding deposits, completion of references, signing tenancy agreements, and management of associated paperwork, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
Streetbees
Seed Round in 2017
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.
Founded in 2014, Cuvva offers flexible, on-demand car insurance through its mobile app. Customers can purchase temporary or pay-monthly policies, with over 6 million policies sold to date.
Signal AI
Series A in 2016
Signal AI is a technology platform that analyzes text to deliver market intelligence and actionable insights for business decision-making. It aggregates and analyzes data from digital, print, broadcast media, news, and regulatory sources to help organizations track competitive dynamics, monitor regulatory changes, and manage reputation. The platform employs machine learning to classify topics and surface trends, enabling users to derive insights and make faster, smarter decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in London, Signal AI focuses on media monitoring, reputation management, and regulatory compliance, supporting leaders in identifying risks and opportunities and informing strategic choices.
Calipsa
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in London in 2016, Calipsa develops an AI-powered video monitoring platform that processes hours of feeds to provide alerts and reports for traffic enforcement, accidents, and public disorder management. Its platform offers features like free health checks, site scheduling, camera management, and ptz/video loss detection, aiming to enhance operator efficiency and reduce installation costs by leveraging existing cameras.
WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.
OnTruck
Seed Round in 2016
OnTruck operates as a technology-enabled freight platform that connects businesses with a network of professional carriers to move palletized goods on regional less-than-truckload routes. The platform provides instant pricing, rapid load matching, flexible scheduling, and real-time tracking of shipments, enabling companies to quote and arrange shipments quickly and transparently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, OnTruck automates the process of matching shipments to appropriate carriers, selects optimal pickup slots, and monitors status to improve efficiency. The service currently serves markets in Spain and the United Kingdom, aiming to reduce kilometers driven empty and boost vehicle utilization through optimized routing. By offering competitive prices and a scalable marketplace, OnTruck seeks to streamline regional transport of dry and refrigerated merchandise and help carriers grow their business while delivering reliable, timely deliveries for shippers.
Weengs Ltd. is a logistics company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in mobile courier, packaging, and shipping services. Founded in 2015, Weengs operates an app designed to streamline the fulfillment process for eBay sellers, small and medium businesses, and retailers. The company focuses on enhancing the e-commerce experience by providing a fully integrated fulfillment service that includes collection, packaging, and shipping. Weengs addresses various fulfillment challenges by offering pay-as-you-ship options, utilizing professional packers and quality materials to ensure safe and efficient handling of items. By leveraging aggregated shipping volumes, Weengs secures better shipping rates for its clients, allowing them to save time and money while improving customer satisfaction. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to focus on growth rather than logistics.
Swipii Labs Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Glasgow, UK, operates a customer loyalty and marketing platform tailored for small businesses. The company offers tools to enhance online reviews, attract new customers, and track customer data. Its key services include digital loyalty programs, email marketing, and loyalty technology solutions, enabling customers to collect points and earn rewards. Swipii aims to empower local businesses with technology to compete on par with global brands, helping consumers discover local offers, save money, and share them with their community.
Bricklane
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Tide is a UK-based fintech company specializing in business banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its platform offers streamlined business accounts and administrative solutions, such as seamless integration with accounting systems, to help SMEs save time and money. Tide's advanced technology is tailored to the needs of SMEs, making it a leading challenger in the UK's SME banking sector. The company is committed to serving SMEs exclusively, focusing on their unique requirements.
Echobox
Seed Round in 2016
Echobox Ltd is a content automation platform based in London, with additional offices in New York and Hong Kong. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in providing internet publishing services that enable businesses and institutions to automate and optimize their content distribution across social media and newsletters. Echobox's platform employs advanced AI technology to identify viral content and offers recommendations on the optimal timing for sharing articles, thereby enhancing visibility and engagement for clients. Its suite of products includes features for automation, A/B testing, analytics, and an API, all designed to streamline the online publishing process and help clients save time while boosting their sales.
Founded in 2015, HiBob develops Bob, an intuitive cloud-based HR management system designed for global, remote, and collaborative work environments. Bob empowers employees, fosters company culture, and maximizes employee experience through tools for time management, performance tracking, attendance records, compensation management, and more. Over 1,000 modern companies worldwide rely on Bob to drive organizational success.
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.
Goodlord
Seed Round in 2016
Goodlord develops a cloud-based software platform streamlining rental processes for estate agents, landlords, and tenants. Its platform enables online payments of holding deposits, completion of references, signing tenancy agreements, and management of associated paperwork, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
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.
Weengs Ltd. is a logistics company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in mobile courier, packaging, and shipping services. Founded in 2015, Weengs operates an app designed to streamline the fulfillment process for eBay sellers, small and medium businesses, and retailers. The company focuses on enhancing the e-commerce experience by providing a fully integrated fulfillment service that includes collection, packaging, and shipping. Weengs addresses various fulfillment challenges by offering pay-as-you-ship options, utilizing professional packers and quality materials to ensure safe and efficient handling of items. By leveraging aggregated shipping volumes, Weengs secures better shipping rates for its clients, allowing them to save time and money while improving customer satisfaction. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to focus on growth rather than logistics.
Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.
bd4travel
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2013, bd4travel specializes in SaaS-based IT solutions for real-time personalization and targeting of customers on travel portals. Headquartered in Eschborn, Germany with an office in London, UK, the company enables travel portals to understand individual visitor needs and offers personalization products. As of 2018, bd4travel operates as a subsidiary of dnata.
Signal AI
Seed Round in 2015
Signal AI is a technology platform that analyzes text to deliver market intelligence and actionable insights for business decision-making. It aggregates and analyzes data from digital, print, broadcast media, news, and regulatory sources to help organizations track competitive dynamics, monitor regulatory changes, and manage reputation. The platform employs machine learning to classify topics and surface trends, enabling users to derive insights and make faster, smarter decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in London, Signal AI focuses on media monitoring, reputation management, and regulatory compliance, supporting leaders in identifying risks and opportunities and informing strategic choices.
Improbable
Seed Round in 2014
Improbable is a London-based technology company founded in 2012 by Herman Narula and Rob Whitehead. It develops SpatialOS, a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build AI-powered, large-scale, persistent simulated worlds for gaming, entertainment, and industrial applications. The platform coordinates multiple servers in the cloud to simulate worlds far larger and more complex than a single server could handle. Improbable's solutions support immersive virtual environments and simulations across sectors such as defense, energy, city planning, health, and finance, and are aimed at unlocking new realities and solving real-world problems through realistic simulations.
User Replay
Series A in 2014
User Replay Limited is a company that specializes in digital customer experience analytics software solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, it provides an integrated customer experience platform that leverages machine learning to help businesses discover and address issues in customer interactions. User Replay’s software tracks users' journeys on websites, identifying conversion barriers such as usability issues, technical problems, and confusing business logic. By analyzing the impact of these barriers on conversion rates, the platform enables targeted user experience improvements that can lead to measurable increases in sales. The company's solutions, which also support enhanced customer service and fraud prevention, are utilized by over 20 prominent brands across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, retail, and travel, in markets throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.
Pact Coffee is a UK-based company that specializes in providing freshly roasted premium specialty coffee through a subscription service. The business sources its coffee directly from farmers around the world, ensuring high quality and flavor. Pact Coffee roasts the beans in-house to enhance their unique characteristics, offering tailored subscription plans to meet the preferences of both households and offices. The coffee is delivered in letterbox-friendly packages, allowing customers to conveniently receive their orders without the need for a signature. This approach enables users to enjoy freshly roasted coffee at home, catering to individual tastes and requirements.
Yieldify
Seed Round in 2014
Yieldify Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in a multi-channel abandonment analytics platform aimed at converting website visitors into customers. Founded in 2013, Yieldify offers an eCommerce solution that enhances the online shopping experience by enabling brands to personalize user interactions across various devices and touch points. The platform provides tools for on-site targeting, including conversion overlays, product recommendations, and email retargeting, alongside comprehensive analytics to understand user behavior based on key abandonment indicators. With a client base of over 500 brands across multiple sectors, including finance, retail, and travel, Yieldify has established itself as a significant player in the marketing technology space, recognized for driving incremental revenue for its clients. The company operates globally with offices in Berlin and New York, employing over 170 people and managing more than 1,000 websites.
Osper is a London-based prepaid debit card and mobile banking service designed to help young people manage their finances responsibly and develop good financial habits from an early age. The platform offers a secure prepaid debit card and a user-friendly mobile banking app that features separate logins for children and their parents or guardians. All funds are managed by a regulated European bank, ensuring safety and security. Young users, starting from age eight, can track their spending through the app, which categorizes their expenses to promote awareness and encourage saving. Parents or guardians are required to sign up alongside their children and must hold a U.K. bank debit card. Founded in 2012 by Alick Varma, who has a background in consulting and education, Osper aims to equip the next generation with essential money management skills. The company has garnered support from various investors, including notable venture capital firms and industry professionals.
Sofar Sounds
Seed Round in 2014
Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.