Vocademia London
Acquisition in 2018
Vocademia London Limited is an educational consulting firm established in August 2016 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in developing solutions that address vocational, professional, and academic challenges faced by employers and society. Through its services, Vocademia aims to facilitate better educational pathways and support systems that enhance workforce readiness and skill development.
Songtradr
Seed Round in 2017
Songtradr, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in West Hollywood, California, operates a music licensing marketplace that connects music creators with a diverse range of businesses, from social media influencers to major global brands. The company provides a platform that offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services, enabling artists and songwriters to manage their careers effectively while allowing music supervisors to simplify the music discovery and licensing process. By combining artistry with data-driven solutions, Songtradr empowers brands, agencies, and content creators to enhance their projects with tailored music offerings, whether they seek classic tracks or original compositions. The platform aims to facilitate engagement and creativity, making it a vital resource in the evolving landscape of music licensing.
So Just Shop
Seed Round in 2016
So Just Shop is a marketplace that specializes in accessories, homeware, and gifting products, collaborating directly with women-led artisans from vulnerable communities globally. The company focuses on sustainability and offers a range of thoughtfully designed gift boxes suitable for various occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, and corporate events. By shopping with So Just Shop, customers can access unique products while also discovering the stories behind each artisan's work, promoting a deeper connection between consumers and the creators of their purchases.
Öppen is an online waste management platform that connects businesses with a diverse range of vetted waste collection service providers. Based in London, Öppen offers a sustainable and responsible approach to waste collection and disposal, utilizing real-time technology to enhance service delivery. The platform enables users to efficiently track and manage their waste collections, payments, and documentation, allowing businesses to reduce waste and recycling costs effectively. With a commitment to transparency, Öppen ensures that its users experience no hidden fees, empowering them to manage their waste on their own terms. The company is expanding its reach throughout the UK and beyond.
Thortful
Seed Round in 2016
Thortful is an online greeting card company that revolutionizes the creation and purchase of greeting cards by providing a marketplace that connects consumers and independent creators. Customers can access a wide variety of card designs and personalize their messages, which can be captured in their own handwriting using a mobile device's camera. This innovative approach allows users to send heartfelt messages directly from their smartphones to recipients' homes, often with next-day delivery options. In addition to serving consumers, Thortful offers a platform for creators to showcase their artistic talents and monetize their work, fostering a community that supports independent artists while catering to the diverse needs of card buyers for various occasions.
Boclips
Seed Round in 2014
Boclips is a developer of a cloud-based education video licensing platform that aggregates over 2 million rights-ready video clips. The platform employs proprietary algorithms and machine learning to effectively map these clips to curricula and courses utilized by education providers globally. This ensures that courseware designers, educators, and students can access relevant video content without confusion or delays. Boclips's offerings enable educational publishers and infrastructure providers to easily acquire the rights to digitized video clips sourced from various libraries, television, and film producers, thereby enhancing the educational experience through curated video resources.