Mixergy
Venture Round in 2025
Mixergy Ltd, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cassington, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative energy storage solutions, particularly hot water tanks. The company's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency and support the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar power and heat pumps. By providing a cost-effective means to store and utilize energy, Mixergy aims to facilitate grid balancing and optimize the use of renewable power, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Descycle is a British startup specializing in the recycling of electronic waste and the recovery of valuable metals. The company has developed an innovative metal recycling technology that replaces traditional toxic chemicals used in the recycling process. By focusing on the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste, Descycle offers significant environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional methods. Their approach enables industries to avoid the use of smelters, facilitating the recycling of metals while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with metal production. Descycle is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener environment through its sustainable practices.
Anaphite Limited is a startup based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development of graphene-based nanomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating graphene-enhanced cathode materials designed for high-performance, cost-effective lithium-ion batteries. Anaphite's innovative approach incorporates graphene into composite materials through a scalable and economical process, resulting in advanced properties suitable for various applications, including energy storage, air purification, and thermal management. By making these nanomaterials readily accessible at a low cost, Anaphite aims to enable businesses to leverage their potential across multiple sectors.
Nandi Proteins
Convertible Note in 2024
Nandi Proteins Limited is a UK-based company, established in 2000 and spun out of Heriot Watt University in 2001. Formerly known as Nandi Biotechnology Limited, the company specializes in developing innovative technologies to enhance the functional properties of proteins used in food manufacturing and nutrition. Nandi Proteins focuses on improving common proteins such as whey, egg, and soy through patented processes that utilize controlled heat, time, and temperature. The company's goal is to lead the market in denatured protein technology, offering value-added protein products and pursuing strategic licensing agreements with industry partners. By leveraging its expertise, Nandi Proteins aims to deliver significant growth and provide manufacturers with the ability to enhance the physical characteristics and health benefits of food and beverage products while also enabling the cost-effective extraction of valuable components.
Electron
Venture Round in 2023
Electron is a London-based energy technology company focused on transforming energy systems through innovative, user-driven market interactions. The company develops a market platform as a service that facilitates trading and optimization of network capacity alongside zero carbon power sources. By harnessing blockchain technologies, Electron creates digitally optimized marketplaces that prioritize efficiency and resilience over traditional large-scale generation. Its infrastructure supports network operators and distributed energy resources in addressing contemporary challenges while maximizing the benefits of distributed renewable generation, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. Through these efforts, Electron aims to unlock value in the decarbonization of energy systems.
Martee’s
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Martee’s revolutionizing workplace nutrition with a fully managed, self-serve healthy meals and snacks solution.
Mixergy
Venture Round in 2023
Mixergy Ltd, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cassington, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative energy storage solutions, particularly hot water tanks. The company's technology is designed to enhance energy efficiency and support the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar power and heat pumps. By providing a cost-effective means to store and utilize energy, Mixergy aims to facilitate grid balancing and optimize the use of renewable power, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Econest
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Econest sources and purchases energy inefficient properties to retrofit and manage at scale for large investment portfolios.
Airex Technologies is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in smart ventilation control solutions. Founded in 2016, Airex develops intelligent air ventilation units that utilize atmospheric sensors and cloud-based algorithms to enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The company's retrofit smart ventilation control system regulates airflow through air-bricks, providing homeowners with benefits such as reduced energy bills, improved thermal comfort, and healthier living environments. By automatically adjusting air flow based on local weather conditions and air quality data, Airex aims to create healthier homes while minimizing disturbances and maintaining optimal air quality.
Naked Energy
Series B in 2022
Naked Energy Ltd. is a UK-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in manufacturing innovative solar panels designed to generate both electricity and heat for various applications. The company's flagship product, Virtu®, utilizes a hybrid solar technology that combines crystalline photovoltaic cells with an evacuated solar thermal collector, allowing for a higher energy density by converting up to 80% of available sunlight into usable heat and power. This modular design is particularly advantageous for urban environments where space is limited, making it suitable for installation on roofs and facades of buildings such as hotels, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. Naked Energy's patented heat transfer mechanism ensures optimal thermal and electrical outputs across diverse geographic and climatic conditions. Currently, the company is in the final stages of preparing for the commercial launch of its technology to serve domestic, commercial, and industrial markets globally.
Oxford Medical Products
Venture Round in 2022
Oxford Medical Products is focused on developing a breakthrough gastro-retentive hydrogel technology aimed at addressing weight loss challenges. The company has created a self-expanding capsule that occupies space in the stomach, effectively reducing hunger and promoting significant weight loss. This innovative solution is designed to expand rapidly upon ingestion, providing a prolonged feeling of satiety. The capsules gradually break down and pass naturally through the digestive system, offering an affordable and safe option for individuals seeking to manage their weight. Led by a diverse team of scientists, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs, Oxford Medical Products is dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing medical issues in today's society.
The Behavioural Insights Team
Acquisition in 2021
The Behavioural Insights Team is an organization focused on enhancing government policy and public services through the application of nudge theory. Established as a joint venture involving its employees, the UK government, and Nesta, the organization leverages insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and social anthropology to better understand decision-making processes. By analyzing how individuals respond to various options, the team designs policies and interventions that facilitate informed choices, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Collaborating with governments, local authorities, businesses, and charities, the Behavioural Insights Team seeks to create a realistic model of human behavior that informs effective policy-making and fosters positive societal results.
Would You Rather Be
Grant in 2021
Would You Rather Be is an award-winning career planning platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to match individuals with careers aligned to their interests, skills, and qualifications. The platform facilitates career exploration through comparative judgment, allowing users to discover future-proof career options more efficiently. By providing data-driven insights and analysis, Would You Rather Be enhances the effectiveness of guidance sessions, helping users make informed career decisions. The company was acquired by Learning Curve Group, a prominent training provider in the UK, further expanding its reach and impact in career development.
Would You Rather Be
Grant in 2020
Would You Rather Be is an award-winning career planning platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to match individuals with careers aligned to their interests, skills, and qualifications. The platform facilitates career exploration through comparative judgment, allowing users to discover future-proof career options more efficiently. By providing data-driven insights and analysis, Would You Rather Be enhances the effectiveness of guidance sessions, helping users make informed career decisions. The company was acquired by Learning Curve Group, a prominent training provider in the UK, further expanding its reach and impact in career development.
Find Others is an online legal platform designed to empower individuals seeking justice through collective action against injustices, such as human rights abuses and privacy violations. By providing a central hub for victims to unite, the company simplifies the litigation process, enabling users to pursue campaigns, lobby for change, or engage in legal actions as a group. Find Others also offers legal professionals comprehensive tools to efficiently manage group cases from initiation to resolution. The platform aims to balance the power dynamics between individuals and organizations, fostering a sense of strength in unity and encouraging accountability for those who may have previously been deemed too powerful to challenge.
Symetrica
Venture Round in 2019
Symetrica Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of integrated radiation detection and identification technologies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Maynard, Massachusetts, Symetrica serves various sectors including military, homeland security, medical diagnostics, geophysical, and space research. The company produces a range of advanced devices, such as handheld and backpack-mounted sensors, vehicle-based detectors, and drive-through scanners, which utilize machine learning to enhance operational effectiveness for security teams. These systems are employed by customs and border protection, law enforcement, military, and emergency services around the world, enabling them to identify threats and respond efficiently.
The Foundation for Positive Mental Health
Grant in 2019
The Foundation for Positive Mental Health is a charity engaged in promoting skill training for positive mental health. They promote skills training for positive mental health to enhance everyday wellbeing and increase resilience to and recovery from mental health difficulties.
Empathy Lab is an innovative agency specializing in digital strategy and execution for Fortune 500 companies and rapidly growing organizations. The company excels in creating broadband video, e-commerce solutions, and community-driven experiences, leveraging its extensive expertise to deliver impactful insights into consumer behavior through primary research. Notably, Empathy Lab focuses on fostering children's empathy, literacy, and social activism by utilizing high-quality literature, aligning its mission with emerging scientific evidence that highlights the effectiveness of reading in developing empathy skills. The agency has collaborated with prominent clients across various sectors, including media, entertainment, and e-commerce, contributing to projects for well-known brands and organizations.
Khulisa is an award-winning charity that recognises and addresses the social and emotional needs of the most vulnerable young people in the UK.
Franklin Scholars
Grant in 2019
Franklin Scholars is a social enterprise focused on enhancing educational outcomes through its in-school literacy and numeracy peer mentoring program. This initiative is designed to support students transitioning from primary to secondary school by training selected older students to tutor their younger peers. This approach not only helps ease the challenges faced by younger students in adapting to a new academic environment but also promotes the tutors' own learning and development. By reinvesting the majority of its profits, Franklin Scholars aims to achieve sustainability, expand its reach, and fulfill its mission of fostering academic success and mentorship within schools.
Football Beyond Borders (FBB)
Grant in 2019
Football Beyond Borders is a youth organisation that uses young people's passion for football to educate and inspire them to be the best they can be.
Voice 21 is a charity dedicated to promoting the value of oracy in education in the schools that need it most. We provide professional and leadership development, school improvement and curriculum resources for teachers and schools.
Mind Moose is an online platform designed to support children's mental well-being and facilitate early intervention for mental health issues. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, United Kingdom, the company focuses on enhancing self-awareness and self-esteem among young users. By integrating psychological research with engaging animated character education, Mind Moose aims to foster good social, mental, and emotional health. The platform empowers children to strengthen their resilience, problem-solving abilities, and emotional regulation, thereby equipping them with essential skills for navigating life's challenges.
MacMillan Academy
Grant in 2019
MacMillan Academy is an educational facility created to offer classrooms and learning settings for the instruction of students under the guidance of teachers. They support education's transformative potential and work to equip young people with the knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity they need to face difficulties in the future. They encourage kids to acquire crucial abilities and receive consistent instruction in order to better prepare them for life beyond school.
Children's University (CU Trust)
Grant in 2019
Children's University is an award winning, critically acclaimed, extra-curricular and informal learning programme which takes education outside the normal school day and environment.Children's University encourage 5-14 year olds to challenge themselves, to try new experiences, to develop new interests and acquire new skills. Delivered at a local level by local partners, Children’s University operates across the British Isles with 125 centres as well as internationally in at least 4 countries with a further 10 expressions of interest.
Sidmouth College
Grant in 2019
Sidmouth College is a non-selective secondary school that provides a high standard of education. Their children succeed academically, expand their creative abilities, flourish in athletics, and experience a lot of new things in a welcoming environment.
Swoop is a funding and savings platform designed to help businesses find the most suitable financial solutions, including loans, equity, and grants. The company utilizes an advanced matching algorithm to quickly assess the needs of businesses and connect them with a network of over 1,000 funding providers. In addition to facilitating access to financing, Swoop also identifies potential savings opportunities in areas such as foreign exchange, utilities, broadband, and mobile phone expenditures. By combining extensive funding experience with innovative technology, Swoop aims to streamline the process of securing funding and achieving cost savings for businesses.
Px HealthCare
Grant in 2018
Px HealthCare is a company focused on enhancing patient experiences to achieve better oncology outcomes. It has developed the OWise platform, which consists of evidence-based mobile and web applications tailored for individuals living with breast and prostate cancer. OWise promotes value-based cancer care by providing personalized digital tools that allow patients to share health data in real time with their healthcare teams. The platform addresses the financial and individual burdens of cancer, aiming to improve patients' well-being and clinical outcomes while also reducing healthcare costs. The OWise app has been recognized for its effectiveness, with high recommendations from both patients and clinicians. Px HealthCare leverages advanced data analytics to analyze anonymized, real-world patient-reported outcome data, generating insights that can enhance treatment effectiveness and cost-efficiency. Overall, OWise serves as a key patient-driven support platform, integrating improved patient experience, clinical outcomes, and economic viability in cancer care.
Citymart
Seed Round in 2018
Citymart is a company dedicated to enhancing urban service delivery and community development. It offers an online platform that enables cities to frame their needs, conduct market research, and connect with innovative vendors to address complex urban challenges. By leveraging best practices from leading cities worldwide, Citymart supports over 100 cities across 35 countries in improving outcomes for residents and city workers. The company's collaborative tools facilitate the capture of ideas and streamline the procurement process, ultimately empowering cities to deliver more effective services and foster better living conditions for their communities.
Featurespace
Venture Round in 2017
Featurespace is a leading company specializing in enterprise financial crime prevention, focusing on fraud and anti-money laundering solutions. The company has developed innovative technologies, including Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks, which are integrated into its ARIC platform. This real-time machine learning software assesses risk and monitors customer data across more than 180 countries, allowing financial institutions to detect suspicious activities and mitigate fraud in real-time. The ARIC Risk Hub employs advanced anomaly detection techniques to help organizations identify and respond to emerging fraud threats while ensuring legitimate customer transactions are not hindered. With over 30 major global financial institutions utilizing its platform, Featurespace aims to enhance fraud management, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth for its clients.
Radio Physics Solutions
Series A in 2017
Radio Physics Solutions, established in 2009 and based in Cambridgeshire, UK, is a security and investigation company. It specializes in real-time, non-intrusive detection of concealed threats up to 30 meters away, using patented millimeter-wave technology. The company aims to enhance global security by providing early warnings at critical locations such as schools, transportation hubs, and public venues, thereby reducing casualties caused by terrorist and criminal activities.
CellCentric
Venture Round in 2017
CellCentric Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2003, the company specializes in small-molecule inhibitors targeting p300, CBP, and specific deubiquitinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in cancer cells. Its primary research program addresses prostate cancer, a significant cause of male mortality, by modulating the androgen receptor pathway and potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments. Additionally, CellCentric's products have applications in treating other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. The company's approach aims to provide targeted therapies for various malignancies, addressing unmet medical needs in the oncology field.
Veryan Medical
Venture Round in 2017
Veryan Medical Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and development of innovative vascular stent technology. Established in 2003 as a spin-out from Imperial College London, the company focuses on its proprietary BioMimics 3D technology, which employs biomimicry principles to enhance stent performance. This technology features a unique three-dimensional helical geometry that replicates natural curvature, promoting improved blood flow dynamics and reducing the risk of complications such as restenosis. Veryan Medical's stents are particularly aimed at treating patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs, facilitating quicker initiation of treatment and potentially leading to better health outcomes. The company operates a research and development facility in Galway, Ireland, and, as of December 2018, is a subsidiary of Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Lein Applied Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2017
Lein Applied Diagnostics Ltd. is an optical metrology company that specializes in developing measurement devices and solutions for both healthcare and industrial markets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, the company initially focused on creating a non-invasive glucose meter for diabetes care. Its core technology features a scanning confocal system capable of making precise, non-contact dimensional and structural measurements of various materials, both organic and synthetic. Lein's product lineup includes devices such as Dione, a source/detector module for multi-layer thickness measurements; Icon, a compact optical measurement system; fScan, a non-contact 3D fluorescence tracking plate reader; and CTS2, which is designed for measuring 3D engineered tissues and cells. The company's innovative measurement solutions are utilized in applications like metrology and pharmacokinetics, and are distributed through agents in key markets including China, Japan, and North America.
Dialog Devices
Venture Round in 2017
Dialog Devices develops optical technologies to help meet the overwhelming demand for better healthcare. Its advanced opto-electronic technology is revolutionizing the way medical conditions are diagnosed and monitored; improving the health and well-being of people around the world. The company is also advancing additional applications for this technology including post-operative monitoring of peripheral interventions and diabetic neuropathy assessment.
Agilent Raman Spectroscopy
Venture Round in 2017
Agilent Raman Spectroscopy’s proprietary technologies use novel variants of Raman spectroscopy. Their instruments can rapidly and accurately identify materials hidden inside objects or through opaque barriers such as plastic, coloured glass, paper and skin, or can measure the concentrations of materials in mixtures, with a high degree of accuracy. Agilent Raman Spectroscopy is formerly known as Cobalt Light Systems and is part of Agilent.
Ashe Morris
Venture Round in 2017
Ashe Morris is developing a heat transfer technology that helps improve the efficiency of industrial processes and reduce energy consumption.
Cytox Limited is a company focused on developing innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects millions worldwide. The company employs cellular and genetic assays to identify early cell cycle deficits in patients, aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in clinical trials and drug development for Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Cytox's strategic partnership with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhances its capabilities in delivering these assessments and supporting the development of novel therapeutics.
Probe Scientific
Venture Round in 2017
Probe Scientific Ltd. is a medical device company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative diagnostic products to address clinical challenges and enhance healthcare outcomes. Founded in 1998, the company has established a diverse product pipeline centered around proprietary technologies. Its notable offerings include MicroEye, which allows for continuous online blood sampling without the need for full blood withdrawal; ContinuMon, an external monitoring system for lactate and glucose levels; and NanoEye, a compact monitoring device intended for neonatal and pediatric intensive care. Probe Scientific's automated blood sampling technology supports various applications, including critical care, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical studies, and personalized medicine. The company has experienced steady growth since its inception and has recently expanded its leadership team to bolster its commercial focus.
Orthogem
Venture Round in 2017
Orthogem Limited is a company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of synthetic bone grafts. Founded in 2001, Orthogem utilizes its patented Tripore technology platform to produce a range of synthetic bone grafts (SBGs) designed for various clinical applications, including spinal, oral, and craniofacial surgery. Its product offerings include TriPore Granules, TriPore MPA, and TriPore Blocks, which are engineered to promote optimal bone remodeling through their osteoconductive and bioactive properties. Orthogem’s materials address multiple medical challenges, such as fractures, congenital disorders, traumatic injuries, and bone cancer, ensuring reliable resorption during procedures like lumbar spine fusion.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2017
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Plaxica
Venture Round in 2017
Plaxica Limited is a technology and licensing company that specializes in the production of biopolymers and platform chemicals derived from renewable resources. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Redcar, United Kingdom, Plaxica develops innovative products such as Optipure, D Lactic Acid; Xylex, Lignin Free Sugars; and Versalac, Low Cost Lactic Acid technology. The company's offerings primarily include polylactic acid polymers, which are utilized across various industries, including food packaging, textiles, automotive, electronics, and household goods. By focusing on sustainable and renewable materials, Plaxica aims to contribute to the advancement of environmentally friendly solutions in the biopolymer sector.
PlayMob
Venture Round in 2017
PlayMob is a platform that connects brands and non-profit organizations with mobile gamers through purpose-driven content. The company develops engaging mini-games that combine entertainment with meaningful social impact, allowing gamers to participate in charitable initiatives. By facilitating this connection, PlayMob enables brands to enhance their commercial outcomes while contributing positively to societal issues. The platform is designed to harness the power of gaming to inspire action and foster community engagement, ultimately making a difference in the world.
Smart Surgical Appliances
Venture Round in 2017
Smart Surgical Appliances is a medical device company focused on developing sensor-enabled surgical instruments that enhance safety and clinical efficacy in minimally invasive procedures, including keyhole surgery, endoscopic surgery, and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgeries. The company aims to reduce costs and minimize risks associated with these surgical techniques by providing real-time sensing and feedback from the operative site, similar to the tactile sensations experienced during traditional surgery. This innovative approach is designed to improve the outcomes for both surgeons and patients, ultimately advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery.
designLED
Venture Round in 2017
DesignLED, established in 2003, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative LED lighting solutions. The company is renowned for its LED light tiles, which combine optical, electrical, beam angle, and mechanical features. DesignLED's product portfolio includes shelf luminaires, signage and backlighting products, and solutions for various lighting applications. Serving diverse sectors such as architecture, retail, automotive, and custom products, the company operates under brands like Edinburgh, Ness, and Clyde. With a passion for LED technology and a commitment to driving change in the lighting industry, DesignLED aims to provide low energy, highly differentiated, and cost-effective solutions, supported by strategic partnerships.
Camfridge
Venture Round in 2017
Camfridge Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative low carbon cooling products for appliance manufacturers. Established in 2003, Camfridge utilizes unique metal alloys and magnetic fields to create a magnetic cooling technology that significantly reduces energy consumption while eliminating the use of polluting gases. This gas-free approach positions the company as a leader in energy-efficient cooling solutions for both domestic and commercial applications. Camfridge has garnered recognition in the clean technology sector, being selected as part of the Cleantech 100, which highlights its status among the top private European clean technology companies.
ProKyma
Venture Round in 2017
ProKyma is a biotechnology company specializing in cell separation technology for enhancing molecular biology tests. Its primary focus is developing an advanced blood test for Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs), aiming to improve the early detection of cancer metastasis and monitor treatment response across various cancer types. ProKyma's proprietary technology employs high-frequency ultrasound combined with magnetism to manipulate, concentrate, and purify biological cells from complex samples, offering diverse applications in clinical, food safety, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded as a spinout from Dstl Porton Down, the company leverages research conducted at this institution to commercialize its innovative separation technologies.
eoSemi
Venture Round in 2017
eoSemi Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Congleton, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of silicon-based oscillators. Established in 2005, the company focuses on creating CMOS oscillator technology that offers high stability and low power consumption for applications in wireline connected systems. eoSemi addresses the growing demand for smaller and more efficient timing devices in an era of shrinking electronic systems, providing solutions that maintain performance while reducing size. Its innovative products enable improved frequency and timing accuracy, thus facilitating synchronization and connectivity within communications networks. The company is positioned to transform traditional timing and frequency devices, paving the way for new compact designs and applications in the semiconductor industry.
Symetrica
Venture Round in 2017
Symetrica Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of integrated radiation detection and identification technologies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Maynard, Massachusetts, Symetrica serves various sectors including military, homeland security, medical diagnostics, geophysical, and space research. The company produces a range of advanced devices, such as handheld and backpack-mounted sensors, vehicle-based detectors, and drive-through scanners, which utilize machine learning to enhance operational effectiveness for security teams. These systems are employed by customs and border protection, law enforcement, military, and emergency services around the world, enabling them to identify threats and respond efficiently.
Surface Generation
Venture Round in 2017
Surface Generation Ltd. is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Oakham, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in North America and Asia. Established in 2002, the company specializes in developing and commercializing composite processing equipment for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. Surface Generation is known for its patented Production to Functional Specification (PtFS) technology, which allows manufacturers to optimize their use of composite materials like carbon fiber, resulting in lightweight, energy-efficient products. The company provides tailored manufacturing solutions, including the production of sub-element components and demonstrator articles, as well as custom equipment for various applications, including oil and gas and academic research.
Six to Start
Venture Round in 2017
Six to Start Limited is an independent game developer based in London, established in 2007. The company specializes in creating alternate reality games that blend storytelling with interactive gameplay across various media, including web, mobile, and live events. Notable for its innovative approach, Six to Start has developed popular titles such as Zombies, Run!, a leading smartphone fitness app, and The Walk, the first fitness game supported by the UK's Department of Health. In addition to game development, the company offers consulting services tailored to the entertainment and advertising sectors, utilizing its expertise in creating engaging and immersive experiences that connect the digital and physical worlds.
Kaptivo
Venture Round in 2017
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
Featurespace
Venture Round in 2016
Featurespace is a leading company specializing in enterprise financial crime prevention, focusing on fraud and anti-money laundering solutions. The company has developed innovative technologies, including Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks, which are integrated into its ARIC platform. This real-time machine learning software assesses risk and monitors customer data across more than 180 countries, allowing financial institutions to detect suspicious activities and mitigate fraud in real-time. The ARIC Risk Hub employs advanced anomaly detection techniques to help organizations identify and respond to emerging fraud threats while ensuring legitimate customer transactions are not hindered. With over 30 major global financial institutions utilizing its platform, Featurespace aims to enhance fraud management, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth for its clients.
Featurespace
Funding Round in 2014
Featurespace is a leading company specializing in enterprise financial crime prevention, focusing on fraud and anti-money laundering solutions. The company has developed innovative technologies, including Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks, which are integrated into its ARIC platform. This real-time machine learning software assesses risk and monitors customer data across more than 180 countries, allowing financial institutions to detect suspicious activities and mitigate fraud in real-time. The ARIC Risk Hub employs advanced anomaly detection techniques to help organizations identify and respond to emerging fraud threats while ensuring legitimate customer transactions are not hindered. With over 30 major global financial institutions utilizing its platform, Featurespace aims to enhance fraud management, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth for its clients.
The Behavioural Insights Team
Venture Round in 2014
The Behavioural Insights Team is an organization focused on enhancing government policy and public services through the application of nudge theory. Established as a joint venture involving its employees, the UK government, and Nesta, the organization leverages insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and social anthropology to better understand decision-making processes. By analyzing how individuals respond to various options, the team designs policies and interventions that facilitate informed choices, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Collaborating with governments, local authorities, businesses, and charities, the Behavioural Insights Team seeks to create a realistic model of human behavior that informs effective policy-making and fosters positive societal results.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2014
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Haemostatix
Venture Round in 2012
Haemostatix Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2003 as a spin-out from the University of Leicester. The company specializes in developing a peptide-based platform technology aimed at creating innovative products for controlling surgical bleeding and promoting tissue repair. Its primary product, PeproStat, is a coagulant that can be directly applied to surgical wounds to effectively manage bleeding. Haemostatix’s technology utilizes a specific peptide sequence that binds to fibrinogen, a crucial protein in clot formation. This platform supports a diverse pipeline of first-in-class hemostatic products designed to address various bleeding scenarios, including those encountered in surgery, trauma, and among leukaemic patients. Haemostatix operates as a subsidiary of Ergomed plc.
Featurespace
Funding Round in 2012
Featurespace is a leading company specializing in enterprise financial crime prevention, focusing on fraud and anti-money laundering solutions. The company has developed innovative technologies, including Adaptive Behavioral Analytics and Automated Deep Behavioral Networks, which are integrated into its ARIC platform. This real-time machine learning software assesses risk and monitors customer data across more than 180 countries, allowing financial institutions to detect suspicious activities and mitigate fraud in real-time. The ARIC Risk Hub employs advanced anomaly detection techniques to help organizations identify and respond to emerging fraud threats while ensuring legitimate customer transactions are not hindered. With over 30 major global financial institutions utilizing its platform, Featurespace aims to enhance fraud management, improve customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth for its clients.
PlayMob
Venture Round in 2012
PlayMob is a platform that connects brands and non-profit organizations with mobile gamers through purpose-driven content. The company develops engaging mini-games that combine entertainment with meaningful social impact, allowing gamers to participate in charitable initiatives. By facilitating this connection, PlayMob enables brands to enhance their commercial outcomes while contributing positively to societal issues. The platform is designed to harness the power of gaming to inspire action and foster community engagement, ultimately making a difference in the world.
Sirigen
Venture Round in 2012
Sirigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in High Sensitivity Fluorescence (HSF) detection technology for the diagnostic and life science markets. Founded in 2003, Sirigen develops innovative fluorescent polymers and conjugates that enhance stain index performance in flow cytometry. Their products are utilized in a variety of applications, including immunoassays, ELISA, biomarkers, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, and various forms of microscopy and blotting techniques. Sirigen's technology streamlines sample processing and instrumentation requirements, enabling efficient high-volume screening in diagnostics and personal care applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Skimlinks
Series B in 2011
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.
Sirigen
Venture Round in 2011
Sirigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in High Sensitivity Fluorescence (HSF) detection technology for the diagnostic and life science markets. Founded in 2003, Sirigen develops innovative fluorescent polymers and conjugates that enhance stain index performance in flow cytometry. Their products are utilized in a variety of applications, including immunoassays, ELISA, biomarkers, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, and various forms of microscopy and blotting techniques. Sirigen's technology streamlines sample processing and instrumentation requirements, enabling efficient high-volume screening in diagnostics and personal care applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Haemostatix
Series C in 2011
Haemostatix Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2003 as a spin-out from the University of Leicester. The company specializes in developing a peptide-based platform technology aimed at creating innovative products for controlling surgical bleeding and promoting tissue repair. Its primary product, PeproStat, is a coagulant that can be directly applied to surgical wounds to effectively manage bleeding. Haemostatix’s technology utilizes a specific peptide sequence that binds to fibrinogen, a crucial protein in clot formation. This platform supports a diverse pipeline of first-in-class hemostatic products designed to address various bleeding scenarios, including those encountered in surgery, trauma, and among leukaemic patients. Haemostatix operates as a subsidiary of Ergomed plc.
Cellnovo is a medical device company focused on diabetes management. The company develops and markets an integrated system that connects various components of diabetes care through mobile technology. Its product portfolio includes a cordless micro-pump, an integrated monitoring device, and a cellular handset equipped with a touch screen and an embedded blood glucose meter. This innovative system allows for automatic data transmission, enabling patients and healthcare providers to effectively monitor the patient's condition in real-time.
Haemostatix
Venture Round in 2010
Haemostatix Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2003 as a spin-out from the University of Leicester. The company specializes in developing a peptide-based platform technology aimed at creating innovative products for controlling surgical bleeding and promoting tissue repair. Its primary product, PeproStat, is a coagulant that can be directly applied to surgical wounds to effectively manage bleeding. Haemostatix’s technology utilizes a specific peptide sequence that binds to fibrinogen, a crucial protein in clot formation. This platform supports a diverse pipeline of first-in-class hemostatic products designed to address various bleeding scenarios, including those encountered in surgery, trauma, and among leukaemic patients. Haemostatix operates as a subsidiary of Ergomed plc.
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
Sirigen
Venture Round in 2010
Sirigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in High Sensitivity Fluorescence (HSF) detection technology for the diagnostic and life science markets. Founded in 2003, Sirigen develops innovative fluorescent polymers and conjugates that enhance stain index performance in flow cytometry. Their products are utilized in a variety of applications, including immunoassays, ELISA, biomarkers, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, and various forms of microscopy and blotting techniques. Sirigen's technology streamlines sample processing and instrumentation requirements, enabling efficient high-volume screening in diagnostics and personal care applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
eoSemi
Venture Round in 2010
eoSemi Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Congleton, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of silicon-based oscillators. Established in 2005, the company focuses on creating CMOS oscillator technology that offers high stability and low power consumption for applications in wireline connected systems. eoSemi addresses the growing demand for smaller and more efficient timing devices in an era of shrinking electronic systems, providing solutions that maintain performance while reducing size. Its innovative products enable improved frequency and timing accuracy, thus facilitating synchronization and connectivity within communications networks. The company is positioned to transform traditional timing and frequency devices, paving the way for new compact designs and applications in the semiconductor industry.
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Aquapharm Biodiscovery
Series C in 2010
Aquapharm is an innovative drug discovery company focussed on developing new products founded on the chemical diversity of marine micro-organisms. Their core focus is the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds leading to the development of novel antibiotics, targeting both Gram negative and Gram positive infections. In addition, Aquapharm's development pipeline is also fed by an active discovery portfolio of anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories and novel biocatalysts.
Veryan Medical
Series A in 2010
Veryan Medical Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and development of innovative vascular stent technology. Established in 2003 as a spin-out from Imperial College London, the company focuses on its proprietary BioMimics 3D technology, which employs biomimicry principles to enhance stent performance. This technology features a unique three-dimensional helical geometry that replicates natural curvature, promoting improved blood flow dynamics and reducing the risk of complications such as restenosis. Veryan Medical's stents are particularly aimed at treating patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs, facilitating quicker initiation of treatment and potentially leading to better health outcomes. The company operates a research and development facility in Galway, Ireland, and, as of December 2018, is a subsidiary of Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Skimlinks
Series A in 2009
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.
Lein Applied Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2009
Lein Applied Diagnostics Ltd. is an optical metrology company that specializes in developing measurement devices and solutions for both healthcare and industrial markets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, the company initially focused on creating a non-invasive glucose meter for diabetes care. Its core technology features a scanning confocal system capable of making precise, non-contact dimensional and structural measurements of various materials, both organic and synthetic. Lein's product lineup includes devices such as Dione, a source/detector module for multi-layer thickness measurements; Icon, a compact optical measurement system; fScan, a non-contact 3D fluorescence tracking plate reader; and CTS2, which is designed for measuring 3D engineered tissues and cells. The company's innovative measurement solutions are utilized in applications like metrology and pharmacokinetics, and are distributed through agents in key markets including China, Japan, and North America.
Plaxica
Venture Round in 2009
Plaxica Limited is a technology and licensing company that specializes in the production of biopolymers and platform chemicals derived from renewable resources. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Redcar, United Kingdom, Plaxica develops innovative products such as Optipure, D Lactic Acid; Xylex, Lignin Free Sugars; and Versalac, Low Cost Lactic Acid technology. The company's offerings primarily include polylactic acid polymers, which are utilized across various industries, including food packaging, textiles, automotive, electronics, and household goods. By focusing on sustainable and renewable materials, Plaxica aims to contribute to the advancement of environmentally friendly solutions in the biopolymer sector.
BaseKit
Venture Round in 2009
BaseKit is a technology company that specializes in website building and editing software. It primarily operates by partnering with hosting, telecommunication, and internet service providers. BaseKit's software is designed to enhance these partners' offerings, improving their Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reducing customer churn, and boosting satisfaction. The company's platform is versatile, supporting on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), cPanel plugin, and Parallels APS configurations. It is multilingual, with support for 16 languages, and offers integrated documentation and marketing tools to help businesses establish and grow their online presence.
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
Smart Surgical Appliances
Seed Round in 2009
Smart Surgical Appliances is a medical device company focused on developing sensor-enabled surgical instruments that enhance safety and clinical efficacy in minimally invasive procedures, including keyhole surgery, endoscopic surgery, and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgeries. The company aims to reduce costs and minimize risks associated with these surgical techniques by providing real-time sensing and feedback from the operative site, similar to the tactile sensations experienced during traditional surgery. This innovative approach is designed to improve the outcomes for both surgeons and patients, ultimately advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery.
Skimlinks
Seed Round in 2009
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.
Camrivox
Venture Round in 2009
Camrivox Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, UK, that specializes in telephony integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Founded in 2005, Camrivox has developed Flexor Software, which simplifies the traditionally complex and resource-intensive process of CRM telephony integration. By providing a solution that operates at the PC level, Camrivox enables businesses to enhance their communication capabilities without the need for significant investments in infrastructure and support staff. The company also manufactures voice-over internet protocol equipment tailored for home users and small businesses, facilitating the integration of telephony, instant messaging, and presence management with CRM services. This focus on accessible and effective communication solutions aims to improve business processes and elevate customer satisfaction.
Skimlinks
Venture Round in 2009
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.
Dexela
Venture Round in 2009
Dexela is a company focused on developing advanced 3-D breast imaging technology aimed at the early detection of breast cancer. It offers a range of products, including the DexTop Digital Mammography Workstation, which enhances screening workflow and performance, and a 3D reconstruction engine provided to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners under licensing agreements. The company manufactures flat panel CMOS X-ray detectors utilized in various medical applications, such as mammography, tomosynthesis, breast CT, and dental imaging, as well as in scientific and non-destructive testing applications. In addition to its product offerings, Dexela provides consulting services related to digital tomosynthesis and optimal 3D data reconstruction. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in London, the company also maintains an X-ray research and development facility in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
MMIC Solutions
Series A in 2008
MMIC Solutions is deploying technology to allow the commercial use of high frequencies in the millimeter wave bands. The company develops, manufactures, and supplys innovative solutions for a range of systems operating at frequencies between 50GHz and 250GHz
Haemostatix
Venture Round in 2008
Haemostatix Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, founded in 2003 as a spin-out from the University of Leicester. The company specializes in developing a peptide-based platform technology aimed at creating innovative products for controlling surgical bleeding and promoting tissue repair. Its primary product, PeproStat, is a coagulant that can be directly applied to surgical wounds to effectively manage bleeding. Haemostatix’s technology utilizes a specific peptide sequence that binds to fibrinogen, a crucial protein in clot formation. This platform supports a diverse pipeline of first-in-class hemostatic products designed to address various bleeding scenarios, including those encountered in surgery, trauma, and among leukaemic patients. Haemostatix operates as a subsidiary of Ergomed plc.
Micrima
Venture Round in 2008
Micrima Limited, founded in 2005 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in developing and commercializing microwave radar technology for early-stage breast cancer detection. The company's flagship product, MARIA, is a non-ionizing imaging modality that provides breast screening and diagnostic services without the need for breast compression. Micrima's technology uses harmless radio waves to capture high-resolution, three-dimensional images, offering a painless and comfortable alternative to traditional methods. The system includes an ergonomic design with a horizontal couch and a hemispherical scanning head to accommodate various breast sizes. Micrima caters to breast cancer imaging centers and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom, with its technology undergoing human trials after extensive laboratory validation.
Gnodal, founded in 2007 by a team of IT infrastructure design experts, specializes in developing innovative technology for high-performance data centers. The company focuses on creating a networking system that enhances performance and efficiency while significantly reducing power consumption and operational costs. By leveraging the collective experience of its team in design, manufacturing, and deployment, Gnodal aims to provide scalable and effective solutions that revolutionize data center operations. Its commitment to advancing data center technology positions Gnodal as a leader in delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.
ProVision Communications
Seed Round in 2008
ProVision Communications is a provider of advanced digital wireless technology, specializing in the design, development, and licensing of multi-room technologies for high-definition television. Founded by two distinguished university professors recognized for their expertise in wireless and video technologies, the company leverages its unique technological advantage to create innovative solutions. ProVision's flagship platforms include AXAR, which facilitates all-room wireless distribution of HDTV throughout homes, and ProMultiVu, designed for multicast video transmission at outdoor events. These technologies ensure reliable HD video delivery, adapting to variations in wireless signals caused by movement and structural challenges within homes. ProVision primarily serves consumer electronics manufacturers and multinational original equipment manufacturers, contributing significantly to the evolution of wireless video solutions.
Cellnovo is a medical device company focused on diabetes management. The company develops and markets an integrated system that connects various components of diabetes care through mobile technology. Its product portfolio includes a cordless micro-pump, an integrated monitoring device, and a cellular handset equipped with a touch screen and an embedded blood glucose meter. This innovative system allows for automatic data transmission, enabling patients and healthcare providers to effectively monitor the patient's condition in real-time.
CellCentric
Venture Round in 2007
CellCentric Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2003, the company specializes in small-molecule inhibitors targeting p300, CBP, and specific deubiquitinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in cancer cells. Its primary research program addresses prostate cancer, a significant cause of male mortality, by modulating the androgen receptor pathway and potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments. Additionally, CellCentric's products have applications in treating other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. The company's approach aims to provide targeted therapies for various malignancies, addressing unmet medical needs in the oncology field.
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
Aquapharm Biodiscovery
Series B in 2007
Aquapharm is an innovative drug discovery company focussed on developing new products founded on the chemical diversity of marine micro-organisms. Their core focus is the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds leading to the development of novel antibiotics, targeting both Gram negative and Gram positive infections. In addition, Aquapharm's development pipeline is also fed by an active discovery portfolio of anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories and novel biocatalysts.
Veryan Medical
Venture Round in 2007
Veryan Medical Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and development of innovative vascular stent technology. Established in 2003 as a spin-out from Imperial College London, the company focuses on its proprietary BioMimics 3D technology, which employs biomimicry principles to enhance stent performance. This technology features a unique three-dimensional helical geometry that replicates natural curvature, promoting improved blood flow dynamics and reducing the risk of complications such as restenosis. Veryan Medical's stents are particularly aimed at treating patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs, facilitating quicker initiation of treatment and potentially leading to better health outcomes. The company operates a research and development facility in Galway, Ireland, and, as of December 2018, is a subsidiary of Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Symetrica
Series C in 2007
Symetrica Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of integrated radiation detection and identification technologies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Maynard, Massachusetts, Symetrica serves various sectors including military, homeland security, medical diagnostics, geophysical, and space research. The company produces a range of advanced devices, such as handheld and backpack-mounted sensors, vehicle-based detectors, and drive-through scanners, which utilize machine learning to enhance operational effectiveness for security teams. These systems are employed by customs and border protection, law enforcement, military, and emergency services around the world, enabling them to identify threats and respond efficiently.
MMIC Solutions
Seed Round in 2006
MMIC Solutions is deploying technology to allow the commercial use of high frequencies in the millimeter wave bands. The company develops, manufactures, and supplys innovative solutions for a range of systems operating at frequencies between 50GHz and 250GHz
Kaptivo
Venture Round in 2006
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.
CellCentric
Venture Round in 2006
CellCentric Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Established in 2003, the company specializes in small-molecule inhibitors targeting p300, CBP, and specific deubiquitinase enzymes, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in cancer cells. Its primary research program addresses prostate cancer, a significant cause of male mortality, by modulating the androgen receptor pathway and potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms found in existing treatments. Additionally, CellCentric's products have applications in treating other cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. The company's approach aims to provide targeted therapies for various malignancies, addressing unmet medical needs in the oncology field.
Meciria
Venture Round in 2006
Meciria develops an oil well drilling tool for the oil industry.
Micrima
Venture Round in 2006
Micrima Limited, founded in 2005 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in developing and commercializing microwave radar technology for early-stage breast cancer detection. The company's flagship product, MARIA, is a non-ionizing imaging modality that provides breast screening and diagnostic services without the need for breast compression. Micrima's technology uses harmless radio waves to capture high-resolution, three-dimensional images, offering a painless and comfortable alternative to traditional methods. The system includes an ergonomic design with a horizontal couch and a hemispherical scanning head to accommodate various breast sizes. Micrima caters to breast cancer imaging centers and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom, with its technology undergoing human trials after extensive laboratory validation.
Veryan Medical
Series A in 2005
Veryan Medical Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in the design and development of innovative vascular stent technology. Established in 2003 as a spin-out from Imperial College London, the company focuses on its proprietary BioMimics 3D technology, which employs biomimicry principles to enhance stent performance. This technology features a unique three-dimensional helical geometry that replicates natural curvature, promoting improved blood flow dynamics and reducing the risk of complications such as restenosis. Veryan Medical's stents are particularly aimed at treating patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs, facilitating quicker initiation of treatment and potentially leading to better health outcomes. The company operates a research and development facility in Galway, Ireland, and, as of December 2018, is a subsidiary of Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Symetrica
Series B in 2005
Symetrica Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of integrated radiation detection and identification technologies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Maynard, Massachusetts, Symetrica serves various sectors including military, homeland security, medical diagnostics, geophysical, and space research. The company produces a range of advanced devices, such as handheld and backpack-mounted sensors, vehicle-based detectors, and drive-through scanners, which utilize machine learning to enhance operational effectiveness for security teams. These systems are employed by customs and border protection, law enforcement, military, and emergency services around the world, enabling them to identify threats and respond efficiently.