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Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing personal, joint, and business banking services through a mobile platform. The bank offers a range of financial services, including digital banking, real-time spending intelligence, and personalized banking options. Customers can manage their accounts entirely online, benefiting from features such as same-day payments and comprehensive financial management tools. Starling Bank aims to facilitate a seamless, paperless banking experience for its users.

Starling Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing personal, joint, and business banking services through a mobile platform. The bank offers a range of financial services, including digital banking, real-time spending intelligence, and personalized banking options. Customers can manage their accounts entirely online, benefiting from features such as same-day payments and comprehensive financial management tools. Starling Bank aims to facilitate a seamless, paperless banking experience for its users.

Secret Escapes is a UK-based online platform that offers discounted luxury travel experiences to its members. It negotiates exclusive rates with high-end hotels and holiday providers, both domestically and internationally, and sells these at up to 60% off through weekly 'flash' sales. The company acts as an agent, curating and recommending four and five-star hotels, spa breaks, resorts, and beach escapes. Membership is free and provides access to these otherwise hard-to-find rates, with a price match guarantee.

Albert Technologies Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, Israel, offers an autonomous, AI-driven marketing platform for brands and agencies worldwide. Established in 2010, the company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that executes, optimizes, and analyzes cross-channel digital marketing campaigns autonomously. Albert's AI algorithms process vast amounts of data, generating insights and actions across channels, devices, and formats in real-time, eliminating manual tasks and enhancing campaign effectiveness. Major brands like Harley Davidson and Cosabella have reported increased sales, accelerated revenue growth, and reduced operational costs through Albert's AI-driven marketing solutions.

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.

THG Holdings plc is an online retailer and technology company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce solutions for consumer brand owners. Founded in 2004, the company has developed a robust platform that enables the manufacture and online retail of nutrition, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics products. THG operates a diverse array of websites that sell luxury fashion items and provides various services, including website development, online advertising, marketing, and consultancy. Additionally, it offers warehousing, distribution, and content creation through THG Studios, which supports large-scale projects. Beyond e-commerce, THG is involved in the management of hairdressing salons, hotels, and health clubs. The company was previously known as The Hut Group Limited before rebranding to THG Holdings plc in September 2020.