Pentech Ventures LLP is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 and headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Pentech Ventures aims to identify and support category-defining startups, particularly those that demonstrate the potential to become market leaders. The firm typically invests between £0.25 million and £4 million over the lifetime of an investment, often acting as a lead investor and seeking board involvement in its portfolio companies. Pentech Ventures is dedicated to partnering with ambitious founders who possess the vision and capability to build globally competitive organizations, providing them with the resources and support necessary to achieve product-market fit and drive business growth. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Causaly Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing biomedical research by uncovering hidden evidence and causal relationships in scientific literature. Founded in 2017, the company provides a semantic AI tool that utilizes linguistic and statistical models to validate causal claims and generate research hypotheses. This platform allows users to conduct deep searches across vast corpora of scientific articles, significantly reducing the time required to find answers to complex research questions. In addition to its core capabilities in causal analytics and hypothesis generation, Causaly offers features such as semantic search and natural language processing. Its technology is designed to amplify human cognitive abilities in biomedicine, enabling researchers to make informed decisions and accelerate their discovery processes. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Causaly also maintains offices in London and Athens.
Deep Render
Series A in 2023
Deep Render Ltd. is a London-based AI start-up that originated from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. The company specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms using proprietary and patented technology grounded in machine learning research. Its innovative approach focuses on deep learning, density estimation, and unsupervised learning, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that offers at least a 50% efficiency gain over existing standards. Deep Render's technology is notable for being the first AI-based codec capable of real-time video playback, allowing for significant market expansion and cost reduction for users.
PrimaryBid
Series C in 2022
PrimaryBid Limited is an online investment platform that facilitates access for private investors to share placings, fundraising activities, and initial public offerings (IPOs) of AIM-listed companies. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a technology solution that allows retail investors to bid for new shares on their own terms, ensuring they can participate at the same time and price as institutional investors. The platform aggregates retail demand, connecting a diverse pool of investors with public companies, and enables investments through both a website and mobile application. PrimaryBid has established strategic partnerships with notable financial institutions, enhancing its ability to streamline the investment process and increase opportunities for everyday investors in the Eurozone.
FloodFlash
Series A in 2022
FloodFlash is an insurance technology company that addresses the significant gap in flood coverage, as 80% of the world's catastrophic flood losses remain uninsured. Founded by catastrophe risk experts Adam Rimmer and Dr. Ian Bartholomew, the company offers the first parametric flood insurance for the mass market, allowing customers to select a specific flood depth and corresponding payout amount. When a smart sensor installed at the property detects water at the chosen depth, the claim is automatically settled, ensuring instant payment without the usual complexities of traditional insurance. Since its launch in 2019, FloodFlash has gained recognition for its straightforward and transparent approach to flood insurance, winning over 30 industry awards and protecting thousands of customers who are often overlooked by conventional insurers. Headquartered in London, FloodFlash operates as a registered coverholder at Lloyd’s of London and is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority, having raised £2.1 million in investment to date.
Vauban
Seed Round in 2021
Vauban is a technology company focused on transforming private investing by simplifying the process for individuals to co-invest in startups. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share deal flow, and invite their networks to invest alongside them. By automating the setup of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, Vauban reduces the costs and complexities typically associated with establishing wealth containers. This approach allows small fund managers to efficiently deploy legal entities with minimal effort, making alternative investments more accessible and streamlined.
Cognitive Credit
Series A in 2021
Cognitive Credit Ltd. develops and markets web-based application software specifically for institutional credit investors. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company integrates fundamental market data with real-time updates and advanced analytics to enhance corporate credit analysis. Its software features a proprietary data extraction pipeline that ensures quick and accurate data handling, facilitating more efficient decision-making. Cognitive Credit's tools are designed to support collaboration among investment teams, enabling users to generate actionable insights and improve productivity. By providing comprehensive financial models, derived credit metrics, and summary information, the company empowers clients to navigate credit markets with greater precision and insight.
Lifebit
Series B in 2021
Lifebit Ltd operates a genomic platform that provides a cloud-based cognitive system for analyzing DNA data. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company develops Lifebit CloudOS, an intelligent platform that automates genomic analysis and utilizes artificial intelligence to generate insights comparable to human understanding. Its offerings include cloud storage, collaboration tools, and data analysis capabilities, facilitating scalable and reproducible research for organizations, including top pharmaceutical companies. Lifebit's platform enables researchers to conduct complex analyses, visualize large datasets from human genome sequencing, and democratizes access to omics data by integrating free open-source analysis with proprietary alternatives. This approach supports secure research over distributed big data, making genomic insights more accessible and actionable.
Monolith AI
Series A in 2021
Monolith AI Limited is a London-based software company that assists engineers in enhancing the product development process through the application of machine learning and data science. Founded in 2016, Monolith AI specializes in algorithms that integrate engineering simulations with machine learning techniques to identify optimal solutions for engineering designs. The company enables organizations to leverage existing simulation and test data, allowing them to predict the behavior of new products. This approach helps businesses streamline their research and development processes by minimizing the need for extensive simulations, tests, and prototypes, ultimately leading to faster and more effective product development. Monolith AI was formerly known as UQuant Limited and rebranded in June 2018.
Stacker
Series A in 2021
Stacker is a no-code software creation platform established in 2017 and headquartered in London, England. The company provides a modular application platform that enables developers to create software without needing coding skills. Its offerings include tools for application development using intuitive spreadsheets, animated slide decks, and email filters, which facilitate the automation of common tasks through custom buttons. This approach allows developers to build their own software from the ground up, making the development process more accessible and efficient.
Causaly
Series A in 2021
Causaly Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing biomedical research by uncovering hidden evidence and causal relationships in scientific literature. Founded in 2017, the company provides a semantic AI tool that utilizes linguistic and statistical models to validate causal claims and generate research hypotheses. This platform allows users to conduct deep searches across vast corpora of scientific articles, significantly reducing the time required to find answers to complex research questions. In addition to its core capabilities in causal analytics and hypothesis generation, Causaly offers features such as semantic search and natural language processing. Its technology is designed to amplify human cognitive abilities in biomedicine, enabling researchers to make informed decisions and accelerate their discovery processes. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Causaly also maintains offices in London and Athens.
eola
Seed Round in 2021
Eola Ltd operates a platform that facilitates the discovery and booking of adventure sports in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company has developed an online management system tailored for experience providers. This platform streamlines various administrative processes, including bookings, payments, instructor and equipment allocation, and waivers. By automating these tasks, Eola allows businesses to save time and focus on enhancing the quality of the experiences they offer, ultimately driving revenue growth for their partners.
nPlan
Series A in 2021
nPlan Limited specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for construction project management. Established in 2017 and based in London, the company develops a platform that leverages machine learning to enhance schedule certainty by identifying risks and suggesting optimal execution paths. Its technology analyzes an extensive dataset of construction schedules, enabling clients to understand uncertainties and risks associated with their projects. By detecting gaps in task performance patterns, nPlan's solution provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities and offers recommendations to mitigate residual issues. This approach allows clients to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities within their construction projects.
Vauban
Seed Round in 2020
Vauban is a technology company focused on transforming private investing by simplifying the process for individuals to co-invest in startups. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share deal flow, and invite their networks to invest alongside them. By automating the setup of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, Vauban reduces the costs and complexities typically associated with establishing wealth containers. This approach allows small fund managers to efficiently deploy legal entities with minimal effort, making alternative investments more accessible and streamlined.
PrimaryBid
Series B in 2020
PrimaryBid Limited is an online investment platform that facilitates access for private investors to share placings, fundraising activities, and initial public offerings (IPOs) of AIM-listed companies. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a technology solution that allows retail investors to bid for new shares on their own terms, ensuring they can participate at the same time and price as institutional investors. The platform aggregates retail demand, connecting a diverse pool of investors with public companies, and enables investments through both a website and mobile application. PrimaryBid has established strategic partnerships with notable financial institutions, enhancing its ability to streamline the investment process and increase opportunities for everyday investors in the Eurozone.
Deep Render
Seed Round in 2020
Deep Render Ltd. is a London-based AI start-up that originated from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. The company specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms using proprietary and patented technology grounded in machine learning research. Its innovative approach focuses on deep learning, density estimation, and unsupervised learning, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that offers at least a 50% efficiency gain over existing standards. Deep Render's technology is notable for being the first AI-based codec capable of real-time video playback, allowing for significant market expansion and cost reduction for users.
Lifebit
Series A in 2020
Lifebit Ltd operates a genomic platform that provides a cloud-based cognitive system for analyzing DNA data. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company develops Lifebit CloudOS, an intelligent platform that automates genomic analysis and utilizes artificial intelligence to generate insights comparable to human understanding. Its offerings include cloud storage, collaboration tools, and data analysis capabilities, facilitating scalable and reproducible research for organizations, including top pharmaceutical companies. Lifebit's platform enables researchers to conduct complex analyses, visualize large datasets from human genome sequencing, and democratizes access to omics data by integrating free open-source analysis with proprietary alternatives. This approach supports secure research over distributed big data, making genomic insights more accessible and actionable.
Causaly
Series A in 2019
Causaly Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing biomedical research by uncovering hidden evidence and causal relationships in scientific literature. Founded in 2017, the company provides a semantic AI tool that utilizes linguistic and statistical models to validate causal claims and generate research hypotheses. This platform allows users to conduct deep searches across vast corpora of scientific articles, significantly reducing the time required to find answers to complex research questions. In addition to its core capabilities in causal analytics and hypothesis generation, Causaly offers features such as semantic search and natural language processing. Its technology is designed to amplify human cognitive abilities in biomedicine, enabling researchers to make informed decisions and accelerate their discovery processes. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Causaly also maintains offices in London and Athens.
Stacker
Seed Round in 2019
Stacker is a no-code software creation platform established in 2017 and headquartered in London, England. The company provides a modular application platform that enables developers to create software without needing coding skills. Its offerings include tools for application development using intuitive spreadsheets, animated slide decks, and email filters, which facilitate the automation of common tasks through custom buttons. This approach allows developers to build their own software from the ground up, making the development process more accessible and efficient.
Digital Fineprint
Venture Round in 2019
Digital Fineprint specializes in transforming the underwriting process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through advanced analytics and data sourcing technology. The company’s platform utilizes predictive analytics to convert social data into actionable insurance insights, enabling insurers to gather detailed information about various industry sectors. By providing granular insights that are typically challenging and costly to obtain, Digital Fineprint enhances the efficiency of underwriting practices. Their technology also supports the development of targeted social media advertising strategies, allowing insurers and brokers to effectively reach specific audiences and maximize brand exposure. As a result, Digital Fineprint aims to optimize performance and drive customer engagement within the insurance market.
PrimaryBid
Series A in 2019
PrimaryBid Limited is an online investment platform that facilitates access for private investors to share placings, fundraising activities, and initial public offerings (IPOs) of AIM-listed companies. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a technology solution that allows retail investors to bid for new shares on their own terms, ensuring they can participate at the same time and price as institutional investors. The platform aggregates retail demand, connecting a diverse pool of investors with public companies, and enables investments through both a website and mobile application. PrimaryBid has established strategic partnerships with notable financial institutions, enhancing its ability to streamline the investment process and increase opportunities for everyday investors in the Eurozone.
Monolith AI
Venture Round in 2019
Monolith AI Limited is a London-based software company that assists engineers in enhancing the product development process through the application of machine learning and data science. Founded in 2016, Monolith AI specializes in algorithms that integrate engineering simulations with machine learning techniques to identify optimal solutions for engineering designs. The company enables organizations to leverage existing simulation and test data, allowing them to predict the behavior of new products. This approach helps businesses streamline their research and development processes by minimizing the need for extensive simulations, tests, and prototypes, ultimately leading to faster and more effective product development. Monolith AI was formerly known as UQuant Limited and rebranded in June 2018.
Datasine
Series A in 2019
Datasine is a developer of a personality data platform that focuses on enhancing creative marketing through artificial intelligence. The platform analyzes psychometric and biographical data from customers to create detailed behavioral and risk profiles. By combining this data with creative strategies, Datasine provides actionable insights that help companies understand what marketing approaches are effective and what adjustments may be necessary. This capability enables businesses to foster meaningful customer relationships and significantly improve their customer experience.
FloodFlash
Seed Round in 2018
FloodFlash is an insurance technology company that addresses the significant gap in flood coverage, as 80% of the world's catastrophic flood losses remain uninsured. Founded by catastrophe risk experts Adam Rimmer and Dr. Ian Bartholomew, the company offers the first parametric flood insurance for the mass market, allowing customers to select a specific flood depth and corresponding payout amount. When a smart sensor installed at the property detects water at the chosen depth, the claim is automatically settled, ensuring instant payment without the usual complexities of traditional insurance. Since its launch in 2019, FloodFlash has gained recognition for its straightforward and transparent approach to flood insurance, winning over 30 industry awards and protecting thousands of customers who are often overlooked by conventional insurers. Headquartered in London, FloodFlash operates as a registered coverholder at Lloyd’s of London and is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority, having raised £2.1 million in investment to date.
nPlan
Seed Round in 2018
nPlan Limited specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for construction project management. Established in 2017 and based in London, the company develops a platform that leverages machine learning to enhance schedule certainty by identifying risks and suggesting optimal execution paths. Its technology analyzes an extensive dataset of construction schedules, enabling clients to understand uncertainties and risks associated with their projects. By detecting gaps in task performance patterns, nPlan's solution provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities and offers recommendations to mitigate residual issues. This approach allows clients to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities within their construction projects.
Lifebit
Seed Round in 2018
Lifebit Ltd operates a genomic platform that provides a cloud-based cognitive system for analyzing DNA data. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company develops Lifebit CloudOS, an intelligent platform that automates genomic analysis and utilizes artificial intelligence to generate insights comparable to human understanding. Its offerings include cloud storage, collaboration tools, and data analysis capabilities, facilitating scalable and reproducible research for organizations, including top pharmaceutical companies. Lifebit's platform enables researchers to conduct complex analyses, visualize large datasets from human genome sequencing, and democratizes access to omics data by integrating free open-source analysis with proprietary alternatives. This approach supports secure research over distributed big data, making genomic insights more accessible and actionable.
GTN
Seed Round in 2018
GTN Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in drug discovery through the application of quantum machine learning technology. Founded in 2017, GTN utilizes its patented approach, Generative Tensorial Networks, to explore a vast array of drug-like molecules. This innovative software leverages techniques from both machine learning and quantum physics to efficiently simulate and search for potential drug candidates, significantly reducing development costs. In an industry where bringing a new drug to market can exceed $2.9 billion and where research and development output is projected to decline, GTN's technology aims to uncover previously undetectable molecules, ultimately enhancing the drug development process.
Digital Fineprint
Venture Round in 2018
Digital Fineprint specializes in transforming the underwriting process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through advanced analytics and data sourcing technology. The company’s platform utilizes predictive analytics to convert social data into actionable insurance insights, enabling insurers to gather detailed information about various industry sectors. By providing granular insights that are typically challenging and costly to obtain, Digital Fineprint enhances the efficiency of underwriting practices. Their technology also supports the development of targeted social media advertising strategies, allowing insurers and brokers to effectively reach specific audiences and maximize brand exposure. As a result, Digital Fineprint aims to optimize performance and drive customer engagement within the insurance market.
TravelNest
Seed Round in 2017
TravelNest Limited is an Edinburgh-based company that operates an online platform designed for rental property owners to advertise their properties effectively. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform the advertising process for holiday rentals across Europe by offering a comprehensive management platform. This platform allows hosts to centralize their advertising efforts, providing a user-friendly dashboard that displays advertisement data and property performance metrics. By streamlining the distribution of listings across multiple websites, TravelNest helps rental owners maximize their revenue while minimizing the complexities associated with property advertising.
Nutmeg
Series D in 2016
Nutmeg is a London-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in digital wealth management, focusing on investments, ISAs, and pensions. The company offers an online investment management service that aims to simplify the investment process for individuals by providing easy access to sophisticated global investment portfolios. Nutmeg's platform is designed to maintain low costs and charges while enhancing returns, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and work towards their financial goals. As the first wealth manager in the UK with a six-year performance track record, Nutmeg is dedicated to changing the way people manage their money through an intelligent and straightforward approach.
Nutmeg
Series C in 2016
Nutmeg is a London-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in digital wealth management, focusing on investments, ISAs, and pensions. The company offers an online investment management service that aims to simplify the investment process for individuals by providing easy access to sophisticated global investment portfolios. Nutmeg's platform is designed to maintain low costs and charges while enhancing returns, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and work towards their financial goals. As the first wealth manager in the UK with a six-year performance track record, Nutmeg is dedicated to changing the way people manage their money through an intelligent and straightforward approach.
FanDuel
Series E in 2015
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.
FanDuel
Series D in 2014
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Secret Sales
Series C in 2014
Secret Sales Ltd., established in London in 2006, operates as an online retailer specializing in discounted fashion products for women and men. Its offerings include clothing, accessories, footwear, denims, jewelry, underwear, cosmetics, and homeware from various brands. The company, formerly known as Noble Secret Ltd., changed its name to Secret Sales Ltd. in February 2007. In the same month, it received additional investment from 123Ventures and Partech VI alongside existing shareholders and founders.
FanDuel
Series C in 2013
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Musicmetric
Venture Round in 2013
Musicmetric provides analytics and trend forecasting tools tailored for the music industry, utilizing machine learning algorithms to assess online engagement and deliver actionable insights. The company's software is designed to analyze marketing performance, enhancing campaign efficiency and targeting accuracy. It offers predictive trend forecasting for artists, genres, and sales across various sectors, including mainstream labels, indie artists, and unsigned musicians. By processing vast amounts of raw text data daily, Musicmetric conducts data mining and classification analysis to fuel its software solutions. Additionally, the company is developing a suite of free widgets and an API to enable third parties to create applications leveraging its data. Its clientele includes record labels, A&R representatives, managers, promoters, and marketing agencies.
Semetric
Venture Round in 2013
Semetric, founded in 2008 by Gregory Mead, Marie-Alicia Chang, and Matthew Jeffery, specializes in providing data-driven insights and analytics for the entertainment industry. The company's offerings include analytics, discovery, recommendations, and targeting services, aimed at enhancing business decisions within the sector. The leadership team features industry veterans such as Jameel Syed, the Chief Technical Officer with a background in life sciences data and business analytics, and Dr. Jeremy Silver, the Executive Chairman, who has held significant roles in software and media companies. Additionally, Daniel Savage, the Executive Vice President for Musicmetric North America, brings experience from various major record labels. Through its innovative solutions, Semetric supports clients in navigating and leveraging data for improved performance in entertainment.
Outplay Entertainment
Venture Round in 2012
Outplay Entertainment develops and publishes games for social and mobile platforms. Outplay Entertainment is a games publisher for social and mobile platformsFounded in 2010 by seasoned games industry entrepreneurs, Outplay Entertainment are an exciting, enthusiastic and ambitious new publisher and developer, delivering new IP on the most popular new platforms.
Acunu
Venture Round in 2012
Acunu Analytics specializes in providing a platform for low-latency, continuous analytics on big data, enabling real-time insights across various industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services. The company's offerings include dashboards and embedded applications designed for monitoring and controlling complex environments where high-velocity data is prevalent. Central to Acunu's technology is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company actively contributes to its development by sharing innovations with the wider community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford, Acunu operates offices in London and California, and is supported by prominent venture capital firms in Europe.
Nutmeg
Series A in 2012
Nutmeg is a London-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in digital wealth management, focusing on investments, ISAs, and pensions. The company offers an online investment management service that aims to simplify the investment process for individuals by providing easy access to sophisticated global investment portfolios. Nutmeg's platform is designed to maintain low costs and charges while enhancing returns, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and work towards their financial goals. As the first wealth manager in the UK with a six-year performance track record, Nutmeg is dedicated to changing the way people manage their money through an intelligent and straightforward approach.
Struq
Series A in 2012
Struq is an ad personalization company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of online advertising for retailers. Its platform enables the delivery of personalized display, video, and mobile ads, specifically tailored to reach new and existing customers with relevant messaging. By leveraging real-time data, Struq creates dynamic advertisements that significantly improve engagement, achieving click-through rates that are twelve times higher than standard retargeted ads. This personalized approach not only enhances user experience but also drives substantial revenue, reportedly generating up to $30 for every $1 spent on marketing. Struq aims to transform the landscape of online advertising from generic messages to personalized communications that resonate with consumers, ultimately increasing sales for e-commerce advertisers through effective retargeting strategies.
Maxymiser
Series B in 2012
Maxymiser is a provider of cloud-based software that specializes in multivariate testing and personalization for online marketing. The company enables businesses to optimize customer experiences by testing, targeting, and personalizing content on websites and mobile applications. With the capability to optimize over 20 billion customer experiences monthly, Maxymiser serves prominent brands, enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth. By integrating online testing and automated personalization into a single platform, it supports marketers in launching effective campaigns and managing marketing strategies across various digital channels. Maxymiser was acquired by Oracle in 2015, further strengthening Oracle Marketing Cloud's position as a leading solution for modern marketers.
CertiVox
Series A in 2011
CertiVox solutions deliver simple, powerful information security to all things Internet (mainframes, too!), protecting business and individual privacy through the cloud and at rest. CertiVox was founded in 2009 to provide technology and services based on a simple belief: that everyone deserves the right to secure their information exchanges simply and easily. CertiVox's leading-edge encryption, key management and identity management solutions are currently in use at hundreds of the world’s leading corporations and used by individuals across the globe to protect their privacy. The companies passion is to create and share unique, cutting-edge cryptographic innovations for enterprise cloud computing and all things Internet. CertiVox are the only company in the global market today that has the technology in place to arm businesses and individuals with easy-to-use certificateless security solutions for any device and platform. Whether you are a business that wants to safeguard your company’s intellectual property, an ISV or SaaS provider that needs to embed cryptography and key management into your application, or an individual who wants to preserve the privacy of your personal data, CertiVox gives you the power to secure your information for all things Internet. CertiVox’s leading-edge solutions – including MIRACL (Multiprecision Integer and Rational Arithmetic C/C++ Library) Cryptographic SDK, on-demand encryption Key Management Service (KMS) and Identity Management Service (IDMS) – enable cloud service providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), communication providers, and smart device and semiconductor manufacturers to secure their voice and data communication solutions with ease. The PrivateSky Secure Information Exchange Service (SIX) gives individuals, businesses and their partners and customers easy-to-use tools to quickly encrypt email, files and documents without complex infrastructure or user burden. Compliance with mandatory encryption and privacy statues has never been easier. The bottom line: CertiVox's revolutionary certificateless cryptography, identity and key management solutions have taken the hassle out of Internet security, making it easy to securely exchange your information in any form, any time.
FanDuel
Series B in 2011
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Blinkbox Music
Venture Round in 2011
blinkbox music is an ad-supported music streaming service and integrated MP3 store that offers users an accessible way to enjoy music. Launched in 2007 and based in Oxford, it allows listeners to choose from thousands of themed stations, such as Top 40 Songs and Ultimate 80s Pop, or to create their own stations based on specific songs, artists, or genres. The service is available for free on the web and through mobile and tablet apps for both Android and iOS. Users can also save their favorite stations for offline listening, enhancing the convenience of the platform.
WE7
Venture Round in 2011
WE7 is a free music app that allows users create a personalized radio station on their mobile phones, by choosing which artists they would like to hear, before the station chooses other similar artists.
Metaforic
Series B in 2011
Metaforic is a prominent provider of security software designed to safeguard against various attacks, focusing on high-performance solutions for embedded, server, and mobile environments. The company's primary offering is a real-time anti-tamper and integrity checking solution that protects firmware, operating systems, and applications from threats such as subversion, theft, malware, and tampering. Metaforic's technology is validated by millions of deployments, catering to a wide range of sectors including financial services, software publishing, gaming, and device manufacturing. By automatically integrating real-time security measures into the code, Metaforic's solutions effectively prevent unauthorized changes to software and data, thereby thwarting custom malware and hacking attempts.
CertiVox
Series A in 2011
CertiVox solutions deliver simple, powerful information security to all things Internet (mainframes, too!), protecting business and individual privacy through the cloud and at rest. CertiVox was founded in 2009 to provide technology and services based on a simple belief: that everyone deserves the right to secure their information exchanges simply and easily. CertiVox's leading-edge encryption, key management and identity management solutions are currently in use at hundreds of the world’s leading corporations and used by individuals across the globe to protect their privacy. The companies passion is to create and share unique, cutting-edge cryptographic innovations for enterprise cloud computing and all things Internet. CertiVox are the only company in the global market today that has the technology in place to arm businesses and individuals with easy-to-use certificateless security solutions for any device and platform. Whether you are a business that wants to safeguard your company’s intellectual property, an ISV or SaaS provider that needs to embed cryptography and key management into your application, or an individual who wants to preserve the privacy of your personal data, CertiVox gives you the power to secure your information for all things Internet. CertiVox’s leading-edge solutions – including MIRACL (Multiprecision Integer and Rational Arithmetic C/C++ Library) Cryptographic SDK, on-demand encryption Key Management Service (KMS) and Identity Management Service (IDMS) – enable cloud service providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), communication providers, and smart device and semiconductor manufacturers to secure their voice and data communication solutions with ease. The PrivateSky Secure Information Exchange Service (SIX) gives individuals, businesses and their partners and customers easy-to-use tools to quickly encrypt email, files and documents without complex infrastructure or user burden. Compliance with mandatory encryption and privacy statues has never been easier. The bottom line: CertiVox's revolutionary certificateless cryptography, identity and key management solutions have taken the hassle out of Internet security, making it easy to securely exchange your information in any form, any time.
Acunu
Series A in 2011
Acunu Analytics specializes in providing a platform for low-latency, continuous analytics on big data, enabling real-time insights across various industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services. The company's offerings include dashboards and embedded applications designed for monitoring and controlling complex environments where high-velocity data is prevalent. Central to Acunu's technology is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company actively contributes to its development by sharing innovations with the wider community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford, Acunu operates offices in London and California, and is supported by prominent venture capital firms in Europe.
Outplay Entertainment
Seed Round in 2010
Outplay Entertainment develops and publishes games for social and mobile platforms. Outplay Entertainment is a games publisher for social and mobile platformsFounded in 2010 by seasoned games industry entrepreneurs, Outplay Entertainment are an exciting, enthusiastic and ambitious new publisher and developer, delivering new IP on the most popular new platforms.
Musicmetric
Series A in 2010
Musicmetric provides analytics and trend forecasting tools tailored for the music industry, utilizing machine learning algorithms to assess online engagement and deliver actionable insights. The company's software is designed to analyze marketing performance, enhancing campaign efficiency and targeting accuracy. It offers predictive trend forecasting for artists, genres, and sales across various sectors, including mainstream labels, indie artists, and unsigned musicians. By processing vast amounts of raw text data daily, Musicmetric conducts data mining and classification analysis to fuel its software solutions. Additionally, the company is developing a suite of free widgets and an API to enable third parties to create applications leveraging its data. Its clientele includes record labels, A&R representatives, managers, promoters, and marketing agencies.
Velsys
Venture Round in 2010
Velsys Limited is a global financial technology services provider specializing in foreign exchange (FX) trading solutions for banks, brokers, and financial institutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, with an office in London, Velsys offers a suite of FX software applications, including its flagship V-Banking platform. This web-based e-trading software facilitates the development, management, and electronic distribution of financial products, focusing on pricing, liquidity, and integration. Velsys caters to a diverse clientele, supporting both large and small financial institutions worldwide, and offers flexible deployment options, including a fully hosted service. The company's solutions are particularly designed to meet the needs of mid- and smaller-sized regional banks.
Acunu
Seed Round in 2009
Acunu Analytics specializes in providing a platform for low-latency, continuous analytics on big data, enabling real-time insights across various industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services. The company's offerings include dashboards and embedded applications designed for monitoring and controlling complex environments where high-velocity data is prevalent. Central to Acunu's technology is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company actively contributes to its development by sharing innovations with the wider community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford, Acunu operates offices in London and California, and is supported by prominent venture capital firms in Europe.
SeeWhy
Series B in 2009
SeeWhy is a provider of behavioral marketing solutions that enable real-time, personalized marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, desktop, mobile, and social media. The company's applications focus on automating follow-up communications to recapture customers who abandon shopping carts or online forms, effectively transforming generic marketing into tailored customer engagement. SeeWhy's solutions have been shown to increase conversion rates and customer spending, with an average recovery rate of 18 percent in lost sales. The company boasts a significant return on investment for its clients, recovering over $500 million annually for leading businesses. Utilizing a patented in-memory event processing engine, SeeWhy delivers its suite of eCommerce applications on-demand. Founded in 2003, SeeWhy is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Maxymiser
Series A in 2009
Maxymiser is a provider of cloud-based software that specializes in multivariate testing and personalization for online marketing. The company enables businesses to optimize customer experiences by testing, targeting, and personalizing content on websites and mobile applications. With the capability to optimize over 20 billion customer experiences monthly, Maxymiser serves prominent brands, enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth. By integrating online testing and automated personalization into a single platform, it supports marketers in launching effective campaigns and managing marketing strategies across various digital channels. Maxymiser was acquired by Oracle in 2015, further strengthening Oracle Marketing Cloud's position as a leading solution for modern marketers.
FanDuel
Series A in 2009
FanDuel Inc. is a prominent online fantasy sports platform that allows users to engage in fantasy games and win cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company caters primarily to adult sports fans in North America and offers fantasy sports for major leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. Users can draft fantasy teams and participate in head-to-head or multiplayer contests by paying an entry fee, with winnings based on player performance. In addition to fantasy sports, FanDuel provides sports betting and casino games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for sports enthusiasts. The company has grown significantly since its inception and is recognized as a leader in the daily fantasy sports industry.
Metaforic
Series A in 2008
Metaforic is a prominent provider of security software designed to safeguard against various attacks, focusing on high-performance solutions for embedded, server, and mobile environments. The company's primary offering is a real-time anti-tamper and integrity checking solution that protects firmware, operating systems, and applications from threats such as subversion, theft, malware, and tampering. Metaforic's technology is validated by millions of deployments, catering to a wide range of sectors including financial services, software publishing, gaming, and device manufacturing. By automatically integrating real-time security measures into the code, Metaforic's solutions effectively prevent unauthorized changes to software and data, thereby thwarting custom malware and hacking attempts.
CriticalBlue
Series C in 2008
CriticalBlue Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company offers Prism, an embedded programming system, and has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. Approov enhances mobile API security by addressing various vulnerabilities and inefficiencies through a seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. Founded in 2001 and initially known as Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., CriticalBlue has established itself within the technology sector, combining extensive experience in software development with dynamic runtime technologies to provide effective and efficient digital business protection solutions.
Enigmatec
Series D in 2008
Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. offers automation solutions for physical and virtual resource management. The company offers Execution Management System, an automation solution to implement run book automation solutions that describe the process of cataloguing, codifying, testing, and automating the manual, scripted, and ad hoc procedures used to manage information technology (IT) environments. It offers Enigmatec Virtual Orchestrator, which provides a self-service request user interface that automates IT workflows to provision, configure, allocate, and reclaim virtual resources; Enigmatec Automated Disaster Recovery that creates, deploys, manages, and monitors various aspects of disaster recovery operations; Execution Management System, a solution to automate repetitive scripted or manual tasks; and integrations and adapters for various commercial and in-house technologies. Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. also provides Cloud Lifecycle Management Solution that manages requests and resources that are sourced from internal source and acquired from the cloud. In addition, it offers Rapid Start Program for virtualization management, process audit, and training; and a range of courses, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes for developers, integration specialists, system administrators, and IT operators. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in New York, New York.
Rapid Mobile Media
Series B in 2008
Rapid Mobile specializes in mobile application and service delivery software, focusing on optimizing the installation and delivery of applications and digital content on mobile devices. The company offers a mobile version of its product to enhance customer outreach. Its Ad360 platform manages mobile advertising campaigns, facilitating the delivery of graphical and textual advertisements through various channels, including WAP, SMS, MMS, and applications. By integrating these services, Rapid Mobile aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile advertising and content distribution.
Secret Sales
Venture Round in 2008
Secret Sales Ltd., established in London in 2006, operates as an online retailer specializing in discounted fashion products for women and men. Its offerings include clothing, accessories, footwear, denims, jewelry, underwear, cosmetics, and homeware from various brands. The company, formerly known as Noble Secret Ltd., changed its name to Secret Sales Ltd. in February 2007. In the same month, it received additional investment from 123Ventures and Partech VI alongside existing shareholders and founders.
Velocix
Series D in 2008
Velocix specializes in providing advanced digital delivery services for live and on-demand streaming video, as well as file downloads. The company operates a globally deployed Content Delivery Network (CDN) that ensures fast and efficient internet delivery of large digital assets such as video, music, software, and games. Velocix serves a diverse range of clients including start-ups, broadcasters, movie studios, content owners, ISPs, telcos, hardware manufacturers, software producers, consumer electronics companies, and video game producers and distributors.
Enigmatec
Series C in 2007
Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. offers automation solutions for physical and virtual resource management. The company offers Execution Management System, an automation solution to implement run book automation solutions that describe the process of cataloguing, codifying, testing, and automating the manual, scripted, and ad hoc procedures used to manage information technology (IT) environments. It offers Enigmatec Virtual Orchestrator, which provides a self-service request user interface that automates IT workflows to provision, configure, allocate, and reclaim virtual resources; Enigmatec Automated Disaster Recovery that creates, deploys, manages, and monitors various aspects of disaster recovery operations; Execution Management System, a solution to automate repetitive scripted or manual tasks; and integrations and adapters for various commercial and in-house technologies. Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. also provides Cloud Lifecycle Management Solution that manages requests and resources that are sourced from internal source and acquired from the cloud. In addition, it offers Rapid Start Program for virtualization management, process audit, and training; and a range of courses, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes for developers, integration specialists, system administrators, and IT operators. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in New York, New York.
Velocix
Series C in 2006
Velocix specializes in providing advanced digital delivery services for live and on-demand streaming video, as well as file downloads. The company operates a globally deployed Content Delivery Network (CDN) that ensures fast and efficient internet delivery of large digital assets such as video, music, software, and games. Velocix serves a diverse range of clients including start-ups, broadcasters, movie studios, content owners, ISPs, telcos, hardware manufacturers, software producers, consumer electronics companies, and video game producers and distributors.
CriticalBlue
Series B in 2006
CriticalBlue Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company offers Prism, an embedded programming system, and has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. Approov enhances mobile API security by addressing various vulnerabilities and inefficiencies through a seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. Founded in 2001 and initially known as Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., CriticalBlue has established itself within the technology sector, combining extensive experience in software development with dynamic runtime technologies to provide effective and efficient digital business protection solutions.
Rapid Mobile Media
Series A in 2005
Rapid Mobile specializes in mobile application and service delivery software, focusing on optimizing the installation and delivery of applications and digital content on mobile devices. The company offers a mobile version of its product to enhance customer outreach. Its Ad360 platform manages mobile advertising campaigns, facilitating the delivery of graphical and textual advertisements through various channels, including WAP, SMS, MMS, and applications. By integrating these services, Rapid Mobile aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile advertising and content distribution.
SeeWhy
Venture Round in 2005
SeeWhy is a provider of behavioral marketing solutions that enable real-time, personalized marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, desktop, mobile, and social media. The company's applications focus on automating follow-up communications to recapture customers who abandon shopping carts or online forms, effectively transforming generic marketing into tailored customer engagement. SeeWhy's solutions have been shown to increase conversion rates and customer spending, with an average recovery rate of 18 percent in lost sales. The company boasts a significant return on investment for its clients, recovering over $500 million annually for leading businesses. Utilizing a patented in-memory event processing engine, SeeWhy delivers its suite of eCommerce applications on-demand. Founded in 2003, SeeWhy is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
OmniPerception
Venture Round in 2005
OmniPerception is a computer vision and biometrics company.
Velocix
Series B in 2005
Velocix specializes in providing advanced digital delivery services for live and on-demand streaming video, as well as file downloads. The company operates a globally deployed Content Delivery Network (CDN) that ensures fast and efficient internet delivery of large digital assets such as video, music, software, and games. Velocix serves a diverse range of clients including start-ups, broadcasters, movie studios, content owners, ISPs, telcos, hardware manufacturers, software producers, consumer electronics companies, and video game producers and distributors.
Enigmatec
Series B in 2004
Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. offers automation solutions for physical and virtual resource management. The company offers Execution Management System, an automation solution to implement run book automation solutions that describe the process of cataloguing, codifying, testing, and automating the manual, scripted, and ad hoc procedures used to manage information technology (IT) environments. It offers Enigmatec Virtual Orchestrator, which provides a self-service request user interface that automates IT workflows to provision, configure, allocate, and reclaim virtual resources; Enigmatec Automated Disaster Recovery that creates, deploys, manages, and monitors various aspects of disaster recovery operations; Execution Management System, a solution to automate repetitive scripted or manual tasks; and integrations and adapters for various commercial and in-house technologies. Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. also provides Cloud Lifecycle Management Solution that manages requests and resources that are sourced from internal source and acquired from the cloud. In addition, it offers Rapid Start Program for virtualization management, process audit, and training; and a range of courses, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes for developers, integration specialists, system administrators, and IT operators. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in New York, New York.
Automsoft
Series C in 2004
Automsoft specializes in data analytics and management, providing a platform known as RAPID that collects, stores, and analyzes data to support decision-making across various industries. The company's technology is utilized in sectors such as utilities, life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverage, mining, and pulp and paper. Automsoft's platform is designed to be highly scalable, catering to industrial applications including pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy consumption management, and production monitoring. With thousands of installations, Automsoft enables organizations to leverage their data effectively for improved operational efficiency.
SeeWhy
Series A in 2004
SeeWhy is a provider of behavioral marketing solutions that enable real-time, personalized marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, desktop, mobile, and social media. The company's applications focus on automating follow-up communications to recapture customers who abandon shopping carts or online forms, effectively transforming generic marketing into tailored customer engagement. SeeWhy's solutions have been shown to increase conversion rates and customer spending, with an average recovery rate of 18 percent in lost sales. The company boasts a significant return on investment for its clients, recovering over $500 million annually for leading businesses. Utilizing a patented in-memory event processing engine, SeeWhy delivers its suite of eCommerce applications on-demand. Founded in 2003, SeeWhy is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
CriticalBlue
Series A in 2003
CriticalBlue Limited, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company offers Prism, an embedded programming system, and has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. Approov enhances mobile API security by addressing various vulnerabilities and inefficiencies through a seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. Founded in 2001 and initially known as Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., CriticalBlue has established itself within the technology sector, combining extensive experience in software development with dynamic runtime technologies to provide effective and efficient digital business protection solutions.
Velocix
Series A in 2003
Velocix specializes in providing advanced digital delivery services for live and on-demand streaming video, as well as file downloads. The company operates a globally deployed Content Delivery Network (CDN) that ensures fast and efficient internet delivery of large digital assets such as video, music, software, and games. Velocix serves a diverse range of clients including start-ups, broadcasters, movie studios, content owners, ISPs, telcos, hardware manufacturers, software producers, consumer electronics companies, and video game producers and distributors.
Sonaptic
Series A in 2003
Sonaptic Limited (“Sonaptic”) is a provider of advanced micro-acoustic technologies based on more than 12 years of research by Sonaptic’s founders. The acquisition will provide the third part of Wolfson’s AudioPlus™ growth strategy which is aimed at building on Wolfson’s world class position in high fidelity audio semiconductors. The acquisition will enable Wolfson to combine mixed-signal design and acoustic skills to offer advanced active noise cancellation, sound enhancement, 3D sound, and acoustic echo cancellation in combination with its existing high quality, low power audio products for consumer electronic applications. These include Personal Media Players (PMP), mobile handsets, portable gaming consoles, Flat Pannel TVs (FPTV), Portable Navigation Devices (PND) and automotive applications.
Enigmatec
Series A in 2003
Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. offers automation solutions for physical and virtual resource management. The company offers Execution Management System, an automation solution to implement run book automation solutions that describe the process of cataloguing, codifying, testing, and automating the manual, scripted, and ad hoc procedures used to manage information technology (IT) environments. It offers Enigmatec Virtual Orchestrator, which provides a self-service request user interface that automates IT workflows to provision, configure, allocate, and reclaim virtual resources; Enigmatec Automated Disaster Recovery that creates, deploys, manages, and monitors various aspects of disaster recovery operations; Execution Management System, a solution to automate repetitive scripted or manual tasks; and integrations and adapters for various commercial and in-house technologies. Enigmatec Corporation Ltd. also provides Cloud Lifecycle Management Solution that manages requests and resources that are sourced from internal source and acquired from the cloud. In addition, it offers Rapid Start Program for virtualization management, process audit, and training; and a range of courses, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes for developers, integration specialists, system administrators, and IT operators. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in New York, New York.
Flightman
Series B in 2002
Flightman is a developer of electronic flight bag software that integrates aircraft with enterprise IT infrastructure. The company's software enables a directional exchange of data between airlines' back-office systems and user-assigned devices, ensuring optimized regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Flightman's Solution Suite enhances in-cabin passenger service and creates revenue opportunities by seamlessly connecting and integrating aircraft systems with company operations. Additionally, the company develops aviation software applications that further drive productivity and operational improvements for airlines, enabling them to effectively manage and enhance their operational capabilities.
Automsoft
Series B in 2002
Automsoft specializes in data analytics and management, providing a platform known as RAPID that collects, stores, and analyzes data to support decision-making across various industries. The company's technology is utilized in sectors such as utilities, life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverage, mining, and pulp and paper. Automsoft's platform is designed to be highly scalable, catering to industrial applications including pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy consumption management, and production monitoring. With thousands of installations, Automsoft enables organizations to leverage their data effectively for improved operational efficiency.
Rhetorical Systems
Venture Round in 2001
Rhetorical Systems is a technology company, which provides text to speech software and voice synthesis.
Applied Generics
Venture Round in 2001
Applied Generics has developed technology that makes it possible to generate real time road traffic information based on the analysis of mobile network usage and cell-switching. The technology is commercially deployed and has the potential to deliver high quality traffic information at a fraction of the investment normally required to generate traffic information.
PHT
Series D in 2001
PHT is a leading provider of electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) solutions utilized in clinical trials globally. The company offers advanced technologies, including the LogPad and StudyPad systems, which enhance data quality and support efficient data capture and management. PHT's StudyWorks online portal grants study sponsors, monitors, and sites real-time access to critical trial data, facilitating informed decision-making. By partnering with biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, PHT enables more effective and accurate clinical studies, ultimately contributing to the success of trials.
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