Weldfast
Debt Financing in 2024
Weldfast is a manufacturer and wholesaler based in Newcastle, England, specializing in welding consumables, abrasives, chemicals, premium gas equipment, and safety products. The company focuses on producing a wide range of welding and cutting equipment, carbon gouging tools, and general workshop products. By offering these essential items, Weldfast aims to provide customers with quality products and services at competitive prices.
Delta g
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Delta g specializes in developing advanced underground imaging systems using quantum technology. It spun out from the University of Birmingham.
QLM Technology
Series A in 2022
QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
NuVision
Venture Round in 2021
NuVision™ is a spin-out company from the University of Nottingham, incorporated July 2014. The company was established to commercialise high quality and affordable biotherapies for treating ‘front of the eye’ disease and trauma. Dr Andrew Hopkinson, the Principal Research Fellow in Academic Ophthalmology, Division of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, founded NuVision™. The business is co-owned by the founders, Dr Andrew Hopkinson (Chief Scientific Officer), Professor Harminder Dua (co-founder), the directors Mr Byran Lister (CEO) and Dr Helen Shaw (Chairman), and the University of Nottingham.
QLM Technology
Seed Round in 2021
QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
NuVision
Venture Round in 2021
NuVision™ is a spin-out company from the University of Nottingham, incorporated July 2014. The company was established to commercialise high quality and affordable biotherapies for treating ‘front of the eye’ disease and trauma. Dr Andrew Hopkinson, the Principal Research Fellow in Academic Ophthalmology, Division of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, founded NuVision™. The business is co-owned by the founders, Dr Andrew Hopkinson (Chief Scientific Officer), Professor Harminder Dua (co-founder), the directors Mr Byran Lister (CEO) and Dr Helen Shaw (Chairman), and the University of Nottingham.
Grakn Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Grakn Labs Limited is a company that specializes in knowledge engineering tools designed to transform datasets into structured bodies of knowledge. It develops Grakn Core, a knowledge graph engine that organizes complex data networks and facilitates querying through knowledge engineering. Additionally, the company offers Grakn KGMS, a knowledge graph management system tailored for enterprise needs, and Workbase, a visual platform that manages the entire development to production process. Founded in 2013 and based in London, United Kingdom, Grakn Labs was formerly known as Mindmaps Research Limited before rebranding in November 2016. The company also provides deployment services and support to enhance user experience with its products.
Arc Building Solutions
Venture Round in 2019
Arc Building Solutions is a UK-based manufacturer focused on cavity fire barriers and cavity closers for the construction industry. It produces fire protection products such as fire stop slabs, cold bridging solutions, t-barrier metal frames, curtain wall barriers, and raised access floor barriers to enhance fire safety and thermal efficiency. The company holds CERTIFIRE certification, indicating third-party recognition of performance and reliability. Established in 2007 and based in Spalding, it serves construction projects across the industry.
Cognism, established in 2015, is a London-based SaaS company specializing in end-to-end sales acceleration. It leverages patented AI technology to provide B2B sales teams with real-time, high-quality data, including company, people, and event information. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, helping sales teams efficiently prospect, manage their database, and grow revenue. The company, with offices in the US, Macedonia, and Croatia, focuses on enriching CRM records, identifying customer trends, and streamlining lead generation.
Inductosense
Series A in 2019
Inductosense is a technology company developing wireless, battery-free sensors that can be permanently attached to structures or products to enable fast, repeatable inspections for cracks, corrosion, and other defects. Its Wireless And Non Destructive (WAND) system uses passive sensors that are powered and read non-contact via inductive coupling from a handheld probe, allowing sensing under coatings, insulation, or repairs and even embedding within materials. The company offers easy-to-install sensors, measurement probes, and data collection or remote monitoring capabilities to monitor internal corrosion and erosion in pipes and vessels at elevated temperatures. Applications include inspection of large structures, composites repair, remote monitoring, and under coatings. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, the United Kingdom, the company aims to improve inspection efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety by enabling long-term, non-destructive evaluation through continuous monitoring.
Eagle Genomics
Venture Round in 2019
Eagle Genomics is a life sciences software company that provides data management and analytics platforms for genomics and related fields. Its solutions enable management, orchestration and exploitation of genomics and other life sciences data, turning diverse datasets into usable data assets and supporting end-to-end workflows from data integration and curation to analysis, visualization and sharing. The company combines biology, bioinformatics, data science, and enterprise software engineering to help pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and agricultural technology organizations shorten research cycles and improve decision making. Its offerings cover next-generation sequencing data management and analysis, cloud-based bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, microarray analysis, and pipeline design, as well as on-demand consulting and tools for managing research data. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with an international footprint, Eagle Genomics emphasizes building an enterprise information architecture for the genomics era, enabling customers to realize the value of digital assets and enhance productivity across R&D programs.
Cognism, established in 2015, is a London-based SaaS company specializing in end-to-end sales acceleration. It leverages patented AI technology to provide B2B sales teams with real-time, high-quality data, including company, people, and event information. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, helping sales teams efficiently prospect, manage their database, and grow revenue. The company, with offices in the US, Macedonia, and Croatia, focuses on enriching CRM records, identifying customer trends, and streamlining lead generation.
Mobilus Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Mobilus Labs Limited is a technology company specializing in wearable voice communication devices and a comprehensive software platform. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company focuses on facilitating hands-free and ear-free voice transmission for teams across various sectors. Its product lineup includes mobiWAN, designed for use in harsh and noisy environments; MobiWan_TR, which utilizes bone conduction technology for audio delivery; and mobiTWO, a hybrid communication device that combines VOIP and walkie-talkie features. Mobilus Labs integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence-driven voice bots and voice recognition algorithms, enabling seamless communication through a combination of networks like Wi-Fi, LTE, GSM, and radio. This innovative approach allows users to communicate privately or broadcast messages to larger groups. The company was previously known as Noto Technologies Limited until its name change in March 2020.
City Pantry
Series A in 2018
City Pantry Ltd is an online marketplace based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, that specializes in corporate catering, allowing users to order food for office groups, events, and meetings. Founded in 2013, the company aims to transform the traditional corporate catering experience by offering a diverse selection of individually-boxed lunches, breakfasts, buffet platters, and catering options from independent chefs, restaurants, and street vendors. City Pantry collaborates with a variety of food providers to ensure that clients can easily cater to their specific needs while avoiding monotonous food options. The platform enables companies to place one-off orders or plan menus for extended periods, delivering tailored food experiences directly to their offices. As of 2019, City Pantry operates as a subsidiary of Just Eat plc.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hummingbird Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing data analytics solutions for the agriculture sector, utilizing imagery and data from satellite, drone, plane, and robotic technologies. The company's platform offers actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses through high-resolution maps that inform critical decision-making during the growing season. Hummingbird Technologies provides services such as crop health monitoring, disease detection, weed mapping, nutrient management, and yield prediction. By analyzing remote sensing data, the company helps farmers identify potential issues early, optimize inputs, and enhance efficiency across extensive arable land. Since its inception, Hummingbird has covered over 500,000 hectares of crops, enabling informed agricultural practices that aim to reduce costs and improve outputs.
Cognism
Seed Round in 2018
Cognism, established in 2015, is a London-based SaaS company specializing in end-to-end sales acceleration. It leverages patented AI technology to provide B2B sales teams with real-time, high-quality data, including company, people, and event information. Cognism's platform integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, helping sales teams efficiently prospect, manage their database, and grow revenue. The company, with offices in the US, Macedonia, and Croatia, focuses on enriching CRM records, identifying customer trends, and streamlining lead generation.
Angels in MedCity
Angel Round in 2017
Angels in MedCity is a collaborative initiative involving MedCity, London Business Angels, and Angels4LifeSciences, focused on fostering investment in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The program aims to educate both new and experienced investors about opportunities in drug therapies, digital health, and medical device technologies. It offers investor workshops designed to enhance understanding of the life sciences landscape and facilitate connections between potential investors and carefully selected companies seeking funding. These workshops provide insights through case studies and advice from seasoned investors, covering essential topics such as deal structuring, tax benefits, and legal considerations. By creating a supportive community of investors, Angels in MedCity aims to promote the commercialization of innovative ideas within the life sciences industry.
Eagle Genomics
Venture Round in 2016
Eagle Genomics is a life sciences software company that provides data management and analytics platforms for genomics and related fields. Its solutions enable management, orchestration and exploitation of genomics and other life sciences data, turning diverse datasets into usable data assets and supporting end-to-end workflows from data integration and curation to analysis, visualization and sharing. The company combines biology, bioinformatics, data science, and enterprise software engineering to help pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and agricultural technology organizations shorten research cycles and improve decision making. Its offerings cover next-generation sequencing data management and analysis, cloud-based bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, microarray analysis, and pipeline design, as well as on-demand consulting and tools for managing research data. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with an international footprint, Eagle Genomics emphasizes building an enterprise information architecture for the genomics era, enabling customers to realize the value of digital assets and enhance productivity across R&D programs.
Zeroheight
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Zeroheight is a London-based software company specializing in design documentation platforms. Its platform enables users to create and maintain up-to-date style guides, facilitating the reuse of common design elements across projects.
Ecomnova
Seed Round in 2015
Ecomnova Limited is a Manchester-based e-commerce web design, development, and marketing company that specializes in creating and maintaining white-label gifting websites for retailers and partners. Established in 2012, Ecomnova focuses on enhancing the online presence of its clients by offering a retail marketing platform that incorporates user experience personalization, real-time user tracking, product personalization, and conversion rate optimization. The company serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and publishers across the United Kingdom, helping them to effectively integrate their website content with e-commerce functionalities and promote their businesses in popular online marketplaces. Ecomnova was previously known as Beaulily Trading Limited.
Captive Media
Angel Round in 2015
Captive Media Ltd is a British company that specializes in developing interactive entertainment systems for washrooms, particularly targeting male users. The company has created a patented urinal-mounted gaming console that features networked digital video screens positioned above men's urinals. These screens display a mix of engaging content and advertisements. The consoles utilize infra-red sensors to detect a user's stream, allowing them to interact with various games such as trivia quizzes and sports simulations without physical contact. Captive Media aims to enhance the average dwell time of 55 seconds at urinals by providing an entertaining and interactive experience. The units are designed to be retrofitted into existing washroom facilities, requiring only power and internet connectivity, and are built to be waterproof and vandal-proof. The company's installations can be found in a range of venues, including bars, clubs, hotels, sports facilities, airports, shopping malls, and corporate offices throughout the UK and the EU. Founded in 2007 and based in Chelmsford, the company serves brands and agencies by leveraging this unique advertising medium.
Oxtex Limited is a medical device company that originated as a spinout from the University of Oxford, specializing in the development of anisotropic self-inflating tissue expanders. Utilizing advanced hydrogel technology, Oxtex offers innovative solutions for soft tissue expansion that cater to various clinical needs in reconstructive plastic surgery and restorative dentistry. The company's tissue expanders are designed for diverse applications, including scar revision, tumor removal, and correction of birth defects. By providing these novel devices, Oxtex aims to enhance surgical outcomes, allowing surgeons to perform procedures that minimize scarring and improve recovery for patients.
Eagle Genomics
Seed Round in 2013
Eagle Genomics is a life sciences software company that provides data management and analytics platforms for genomics and related fields. Its solutions enable management, orchestration and exploitation of genomics and other life sciences data, turning diverse datasets into usable data assets and supporting end-to-end workflows from data integration and curation to analysis, visualization and sharing. The company combines biology, bioinformatics, data science, and enterprise software engineering to help pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and agricultural technology organizations shorten research cycles and improve decision making. Its offerings cover next-generation sequencing data management and analysis, cloud-based bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, microarray analysis, and pipeline design, as well as on-demand consulting and tools for managing research data. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with an international footprint, Eagle Genomics emphasizes building an enterprise information architecture for the genomics era, enabling customers to realize the value of digital assets and enhance productivity across R&D programs.
StyleChi
Seed Round in 2013
StyleChi is a London-based social e-commerce company led by CEO Emmanuel Eribo. It operates an online platform that personalizes user experiences by providing individualized prices for items based on each user's purchasing history and site interactions. The platform includes a real-time loyalty system designed to remember and instantly reward community members, thereby encouraging repeat purchases. By combining social elements with e-commerce, StyleChi enables customers to earn reward points and access discounted prices, enhancing overall engagement and satisfaction while promoting increased buying activity.
AM Technology
Funding Round in 2013
AM Technology, founded in 2000 and based in Runcorn, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and manufacturing flow reactors for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company is recognized as a global leader in continuous stirred-tank reactor (CSTR) technology, providing innovative solutions for the continuous synthesis of high-value chemicals. Its product range includes multi-stage flow reactors, agitated cell reactors, and industrial flow reactors, catering to the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, dyes, polymers, and biosynthesis. AM Technology serves a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers, universities, and research groups, utilizing a network of distributors in Germany and Japan. The company’s offerings are protected by global patents, underscoring its commitment to cutting-edge technology and process optimization.
Style on Screen
Seed Round in 2013
Style on Screen Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2012 that specializes in innovative platform technology, delivering real-time feedback on products featured in television shows. The company enables viewers to identify clothing and gadgets used by characters or hosts, providing immediate information on where to purchase these items. Accessible via any device with Twitter capability, Style on Screen enhances the viewing experience by bridging the gap between entertainment and commerce, making it convenient for consumers to connect with products they see on screen.
Trident Energy
Funding Round in 2013
Trident Energy Limited is an independent developer of innovative technology for the offshore renewables sector, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in the design and supply of linear generators, particularly through its proprietary PowerPod technology. This highly controllable linear generator efficiently converts reciprocating sea wave motion directly into electricity, significantly simplifying the process of marine energy generation. PowerPod can serve as the power take-off system for various wave energy converters and tidal stream devices, and it integrates seamlessly with existing offshore structures like wind farms and oil and gas platforms. By providing a clean and sustainable energy solution, Trident Energy aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators in offshore environments, thereby minimizing environmental risks and operational costs. Their approach positions PowerPod as a modular and versatile component in the evolving offshore renewable energy landscape.
Cipher Surgical
Funding Round in 2012
Cipher Surgical Limited is a medical device company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. The company specializes in designing, patenting, and globally marketing laparoscopic medical devices. Its primary product, OpClear, is a sterile disposable unit that utilizes in-situ on-demand carbon dioxide and saline lens wash to maintain a clear distal window during laparoscopic procedures. By addressing issues of contamination and visibility, Cipher Surgical aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of minimally invasive surgeries, allowing surgeons to perform abdominal keyhole surgeries more effectively.
Scour Prevention Systems
Angel Round in 2012
Scour Prevention Systems Ltd is a company that specializes in developing innovative solutions to combat scour, a significant issue affecting marine structures such as offshore wind turbines and subsea installations. The firm has created a patented scour prevention mat made from recycled tires, designed to mitigate the erosion around piles, foundations, and subsea cabling caused by water flow. This technology is applicable across a range of sectors, including offshore wind energy, oil and gas, and coastal engineering projects. Since its incorporation in 2009, the company has focused on providing effective solutions to ensure the stability of structures and prevent costly downtime, with their products undergoing extensive testing in controlled environments and awaiting final field trials. Based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Scour Prevention Systems Ltd is positioned to address critical challenges in marine construction and infrastructure.
CrowdVision
Angel Round in 2012
CrowdVision is a prominent provider of automated pedestrian analytics and insights, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to analyze real-time data from pedestrian populations. The company's software processes live video from standard cameras to track pedestrian movements, generating valuable information on flows, queues, wait times, processing times, occupancy rates, and asset utilization. This data enables infrastructure operators, such as airports, transport hubs, retail malls, convention centers, and theme parks, to enhance operational efficiency and profitability while improving customer experiences. CrowdVision's platform offers live dashboards for immediate operational insights and compiles historical data to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Headquartered in London, CrowdVision also has regional offices in Dubai, Melbourne, and New York.
Circalit
Angel Round in 2012
Circalit Limited operates an online platform that facilitates the discovery of new authors and the sharing of stories. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company allows writers to share their work, receive real-time feedback from readers, critics, and publishers, and build a dedicated readership. The platform supports a diverse range of genres, including comedy, action, romance, horror, drama, crime, thriller, and adventure. Circalit fosters a collaborative environment where authors can engage with an audience, gather reviews, and share their stories across social media platforms, thus creating an extensive network of writers and industry professionals.
LumeJet
Angel Round in 2012
LumeJet Print Technologies Limited is a company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of ultra-high resolution printers tailored for production environments. These printers are utilized for various applications, including layflat books, fine art prints, pitches and proposals, book jackets, and wedding albums. Additionally, LumeJet's technology supports inkless printing for labeling and packaging, printed electronics, and direct-write digital lithography for photomasking on printed circuit boards and flexible substrates. The company distributes its products through a network across Europe and North America. Established in 2009, LumeJet was previously known as LumeJet Limited before rebranding in September 2015.
Oxtex
Funding Round in 2012
Oxtex Limited is a medical device company that originated as a spinout from the University of Oxford, specializing in the development of anisotropic self-inflating tissue expanders. Utilizing advanced hydrogel technology, Oxtex offers innovative solutions for soft tissue expansion that cater to various clinical needs in reconstructive plastic surgery and restorative dentistry. The company's tissue expanders are designed for diverse applications, including scar revision, tumor removal, and correction of birth defects. By providing these novel devices, Oxtex aims to enhance surgical outcomes, allowing surgeons to perform procedures that minimize scarring and improve recovery for patients.
Pavegen
Seed Round in 2011
Pavegen Systems Ltd. develops innovative flooring technology that transforms kinetic energy from footsteps into renewable electricity. Founded in 2009 and based in London with an additional location in Cambridge, the company offers its advanced V3 technology, which maximizes energy output and data capture. This energy can power various applications such as street lights, signage, and communication networks in both indoor and outdoor settings. Pavegen also features PAVEGEN LIVE, an initiative that collaborates with global brands and agencies to showcase its patented technology at events. With over 150 installations worldwide, including notable projects in Washington DC, Pavegen empowers communities by connecting them to sustainability and smart city concepts, fostering a greater understanding of clean energy and its benefits.
Orbel Health
Seed Round in 2011
Orbel Health Limited is a London-based healthcare startup that specializes in the development of innovative alcohol hand gel dispensers aimed at enhancing hand hygiene among healthcare professionals. The company's patented dispenser features a unique design that allows for single-handed operation, facilitating easier and more effective use. By employing a system of roller balls, the device enables users to apply hand gel from any angle, ensuring comprehensive coverage while minimizing touchpoint contamination. Orbel Health's products are specifically engineered to combat the spread of hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA, thereby supporting healthcare workers in their efforts to maintain a sterile environment and improve patient safety.
Scour Prevention Systems
Funding Round in 2011
Scour Prevention Systems Ltd is a company that specializes in developing innovative solutions to combat scour, a significant issue affecting marine structures such as offshore wind turbines and subsea installations. The firm has created a patented scour prevention mat made from recycled tires, designed to mitigate the erosion around piles, foundations, and subsea cabling caused by water flow. This technology is applicable across a range of sectors, including offshore wind energy, oil and gas, and coastal engineering projects. Since its incorporation in 2009, the company has focused on providing effective solutions to ensure the stability of structures and prevent costly downtime, with their products undergoing extensive testing in controlled environments and awaiting final field trials. Based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Scour Prevention Systems Ltd is positioned to address critical challenges in marine construction and infrastructure.