Pentech Ventures

Pentech Ventures, established in 2001, is a UK-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on seed and Series A rounds, typically investing between £0.5 million to £4 million per company. Pentech targets software infrastructure, applications, e-commerce, and digital media sectors, with a particular interest in emerging technologies like machine learning, AI, and blockchain. The firm prefers to be the first venture investor, supporting founders through early stages and aiming to hold a board seat. Pentech Ventures is headquartered in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.

Eddie Anderson

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Craig Anderson

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Edward Anderson

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Sandy McKinnon

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Marc Moens

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Alexander McKinnon Ph.D

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Causaly

Series B in 2023
Causaly Inc., founded in 2017, is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Causaly's platform uses semantic AI to read scientific articles, extracting causal associations through linguistic and statistical models. This technology validates causal claims, generates hypotheses, and provides tools for semantic search, causal analytics, and hypothesis simulation. The company's services are tailored to the research industry, aiming to amplify human cognitive abilities and accelerate biomedical discoveries by uncovering hidden evidence and making new predictions in biomedicine.

Deep Render

Series A in 2023
Deep Render Ltd. is a London-based AI startup that specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms. Originating as a spin-out from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, the company focuses on leveraging proprietary and patented technology to enhance media compression through deep learning techniques. Its innovative approach includes the application of density estimation, unsupervised learning, and quantum methods, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that achieves a minimum of 50% efficiency improvement over existing standards. Additionally, Deep Render is recognized for creating the first AI codec capable of real-time video playback, which allows for enhanced market opportunities and significant cost reductions 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, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in tech-enabled flood insurance. It offers instant-settlement coverage using IoT flood sensors, triggered by specific water depth levels. This parametric insurance model, first introduced to the mass market by FloodFlash, provides protection to those traditionally underserved by the insurance industry. The company combines computer models, cloud software, and IoT sensors to deliver fair, inclusive, and transparent flood insurance, with claims paid out instantly upon detection of flooding. FloodFlash is a registered coverholder at Lloyd's of London and is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Vauban

Seed Round in 2021
Vauban is a technology company focused on transforming private investing by simplifying the process of co-investing in private companies. Its platform enables users to create syndicates online and share deal flow with their networks, facilitating collaborative investment in startups. By automating the setup of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, Vauban significantly reduces the costs and complexities traditionally associated with establishing and managing these investment structures. This streamlined approach aims to make alternative investing more accessible for small fund managers and individual investors alike, democratizing the investment landscape.

Cognitive Credit

Series A in 2021
Cognitive Credit Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing web-based application software tailored for institutional credit investors. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on integrating fundamental market data with real-time updates and advanced analytics, facilitating more efficient corporate credit analysis. Its proprietary software features modern productivity tools and data visualization capabilities, designed to enhance collaboration and connectivity among investment teams. By delivering accurate and timely credit metrics alongside comprehensive financial models, Cognitive Credit enables its clients to generate actionable investment insights more swiftly and effectively. Through its innovative solutions, the company strives to elevate productivity within the credit investment space.

Lifebit

Series B in 2021
Lifebit Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in genomic data analysis through its advanced cloud-based platform, Lifebit CloudOS. Founded in 2017, the company has created an intelligent genomics platform that automates DNA data analysis, making it accessible and reproducible for researchers and pharmaceutical organizations. The platform integrates both open-source and proprietary analysis tools, allowing users to visualize large datasets related to human genome sequencing. Lifebit's technology employs artificial intelligence to enhance the analysis process, enabling researchers to derive meaningful insights and collaborate effectively. By unifying and democratizing access to omics data, Lifebit aims to facilitate complex analyses and secure research across distributed data environments.

Monolith AI

Series A in 2021
Monolith AI Limited is a software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing algorithms that integrate engineering simulations with machine learning techniques to enhance the engineering design process. By leveraging existing simulation and test data, Monolith AI enables engineers to predict the behavior of new products more accurately, thereby optimizing research and development efforts. This approach reduces the need for extensive simulations, tests, and prototypes, allowing companies to accelerate product development and improve overall product quality. Monolith AI was previously known as UQuant Limited until it rebranded in June 2018.

Stacker

Series A in 2021
Stacker, established in 2017 and based in London, specializes in no-code software creation platforms. Its primary offering is a modular application platform designed to empower developers to build software efficiently. This platform facilitates application development through innovative tools such as clever spreadsheets, animated slide decks, and email filters, enabling developers to create custom software without extensive coding knowledge.

Causaly

Series A in 2021
Causaly Inc., founded in 2017, is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Causaly's platform uses semantic AI to read scientific articles, extracting causal associations through linguistic and statistical models. This technology validates causal claims, generates hypotheses, and provides tools for semantic search, causal analytics, and hypothesis simulation. The company's services are tailored to the research industry, aiming to amplify human cognitive abilities and accelerate biomedical discoveries by uncovering hidden evidence and making new predictions in biomedicine.

eola

Seed Round in 2021
Eola Ltd is a London-based company that operates a platform designed to streamline the booking and management of adventure sports and activities in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2017, Eola provides an integrated operating system for experience providers, allowing them to automate various processes including booking management, payments, resource allocation, and administrative tasks. The technology developed by Eola significantly enhances revenue potential for its partners by minimizing the time spent on day-to-day administration, enabling businesses to concentrate on delivering high-quality experiences to their customers.

nPlan

Series A in 2021
nPlan Limited is a London-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven construction project management software. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on providing schedule certainty by utilizing machine learning technology to analyze extensive datasets of construction schedules. Its platform highlights potential risks by identifying gaps in task performance patterns and offers suggestions for optimal execution paths. Additionally, nPlan's software addresses residual issues with tailored recommendations and provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities, enabling clients to better understand uncertainties and manage risks associated with their projects. This innovative approach enhances clients' ability to effectively navigate challenges and seize opportunities within the construction industry.

Vauban

Seed Round in 2020
Vauban is a technology company focused on transforming private investing by simplifying the process of co-investing in private companies. Its platform enables users to create syndicates online and share deal flow with their networks, facilitating collaborative investment in startups. By automating the setup of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, Vauban significantly reduces the costs and complexities traditionally associated with establishing and managing these investment structures. This streamlined approach aims to make alternative investing more accessible for small fund managers and individual investors alike, democratizing the investment landscape.

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 startup that specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms. Originating as a spin-out from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, the company focuses on leveraging proprietary and patented technology to enhance media compression through deep learning techniques. Its innovative approach includes the application of density estimation, unsupervised learning, and quantum methods, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that achieves a minimum of 50% efficiency improvement over existing standards. Additionally, Deep Render is recognized for creating the first AI codec capable of real-time video playback, which allows for enhanced market opportunities and significant cost reductions for users.

Lifebit

Series A in 2020
Lifebit Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in genomic data analysis through its advanced cloud-based platform, Lifebit CloudOS. Founded in 2017, the company has created an intelligent genomics platform that automates DNA data analysis, making it accessible and reproducible for researchers and pharmaceutical organizations. The platform integrates both open-source and proprietary analysis tools, allowing users to visualize large datasets related to human genome sequencing. Lifebit's technology employs artificial intelligence to enhance the analysis process, enabling researchers to derive meaningful insights and collaborate effectively. By unifying and democratizing access to omics data, Lifebit aims to facilitate complex analyses and secure research across distributed data environments.

Causaly

Series A in 2019
Causaly Inc., founded in 2017, is a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in London and Athens. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for biomedical cause and effect discovery. Causaly's platform uses semantic AI to read scientific articles, extracting causal associations through linguistic and statistical models. This technology validates causal claims, generates hypotheses, and provides tools for semantic search, causal analytics, and hypothesis simulation. The company's services are tailored to the research industry, aiming to amplify human cognitive abilities and accelerate biomedical discoveries by uncovering hidden evidence and making new predictions in biomedicine.

Stacker

Seed Round in 2019
Stacker, established in 2017 and based in London, specializes in no-code software creation platforms. Its primary offering is a modular application platform designed to empower developers to build software efficiently. This platform facilitates application development through innovative tools such as clever spreadsheets, animated slide decks, and email filters, enabling developers to create custom software without extensive coding knowledge.

Digital Fineprint

Venture Round in 2019
Digital Fineprint Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in transforming social data into valuable insurance data. Its platform automates insurance application processes, provides insights for risk profiling, customer relationship management, and cross-selling opportunities, and offers custom social data analytics solutions. The company's technology enables insurers to efficiently collect and manage vast amounts of data, offering granular insights into SMEs, and facilitates targeted social media advertising strategies for enhanced customer engagement and action.

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 software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing algorithms that integrate engineering simulations with machine learning techniques to enhance the engineering design process. By leveraging existing simulation and test data, Monolith AI enables engineers to predict the behavior of new products more accurately, thereby optimizing research and development efforts. This approach reduces the need for extensive simulations, tests, and prototypes, allowing companies to accelerate product development and improve overall product quality. Monolith AI was previously known as UQuant Limited until it rebranded in June 2018.

Datasine

Series A in 2019
Datasine is a company that specializes in enhancing creative marketing through artificial intelligence and data insights. It has developed a personality data platform that helps businesses build meaningful relationships with their customers. By analyzing psychometric and biographical data, Datasine creates detailed behavioral and risk profiles for each customer. This approach provides enterprises with actionable insights that can significantly improve their customer experience. The company's innovative use of AI allows for the combination of creative strategies with data-driven analysis, enabling businesses to understand what works, what does not, and how to optimize their marketing efforts effectively.

FloodFlash

Seed Round in 2018
FloodFlash, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in tech-enabled flood insurance. It offers instant-settlement coverage using IoT flood sensors, triggered by specific water depth levels. This parametric insurance model, first introduced to the mass market by FloodFlash, provides protection to those traditionally underserved by the insurance industry. The company combines computer models, cloud software, and IoT sensors to deliver fair, inclusive, and transparent flood insurance, with claims paid out instantly upon detection of flooding. FloodFlash is a registered coverholder at Lloyd's of London and is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

nPlan

Seed Round in 2018
nPlan Limited is a London-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven construction project management software. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on providing schedule certainty by utilizing machine learning technology to analyze extensive datasets of construction schedules. Its platform highlights potential risks by identifying gaps in task performance patterns and offers suggestions for optimal execution paths. Additionally, nPlan's software addresses residual issues with tailored recommendations and provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities, enabling clients to better understand uncertainties and manage risks associated with their projects. This innovative approach enhances clients' ability to effectively navigate challenges and seize opportunities within the construction industry.

Lifebit

Seed Round in 2018
Lifebit Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in genomic data analysis through its advanced cloud-based platform, Lifebit CloudOS. Founded in 2017, the company has created an intelligent genomics platform that automates DNA data analysis, making it accessible and reproducible for researchers and pharmaceutical organizations. The platform integrates both open-source and proprietary analysis tools, allowing users to visualize large datasets related to human genome sequencing. Lifebit's technology employs artificial intelligence to enhance the analysis process, enabling researchers to derive meaningful insights and collaborate effectively. By unifying and democratizing access to omics data, Lifebit aims to facilitate complex analyses and secure research across distributed data environments.

GTN

Seed Round in 2018
GTN Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in drug discovery through the innovative application of quantum machine learning technology. Incorporated in 2017, GTN is focused on addressing the significant challenges in pharmaceutical development, notably the escalating costs and diminishing output of traditional research and development methods. The company utilizes its proprietary Generative Tensorial Networks technology to explore the vast potential of drug-like molecules. This advanced software integrates machine learning and quantum physics techniques to efficiently simulate, filter, and identify novel molecules, thereby reducing development costs by half and uncovering compounds that may otherwise remain undiscovered. Through its unique approach, GTN aims to enhance the drug discovery process and contribute to more effective therapeutic interventions.

Digital Fineprint

Venture Round in 2018
Digital Fineprint Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in transforming social data into valuable insurance data. Its platform automates insurance application processes, provides insights for risk profiling, customer relationship management, and cross-selling opportunities, and offers custom social data analytics solutions. The company's technology enables insurers to efficiently collect and manage vast amounts of data, offering granular insights into SMEs, and facilitates targeted social media advertising strategies for enhanced customer engagement and action.

TravelNest

Seed Round in 2017
TravelNest Limited is an Edinburgh-based software company that operates an online platform for holiday rental owners to advertise their properties more effectively. Founded in 2014, the company aims to transform how property owners market their rentals by optimizing advertising across multiple channels. TravelNest's platform provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows vacation rental owners to manage their advertising efforts in one location. By offering insights into advertisement performance and property metrics, TravelNest enables hosts to maximize their revenue while simplifying the process of distributing listings across various global websites.

Nutmeg

Series D in 2016
Nutmeg, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, UK, is a pioneering online investment management service. It specializes in investments, ISAs, and pensions, offering a smart, secure, and straightforward approach to wealth management. The company's digital platform enables clients to access sophisticated global investment portfolios, keeping costs and charges low while boosting returns. With a six-year performance track record in the UK, Nutmeg is the first wealth manager of its kind, providing an intelligent and fair alternative to traditional investment management.

Nutmeg

Series C in 2016
Nutmeg, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, UK, is a pioneering online investment management service. It specializes in investments, ISAs, and pensions, offering a smart, secure, and straightforward approach to wealth management. The company's digital platform enables clients to access sophisticated global investment portfolios, keeping costs and charges low while boosting returns. With a six-year performance track record in the UK, Nutmeg is the first wealth manager of its kind, providing an intelligent and fair alternative to traditional investment management.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel, established in 2009, is a leading online gaming company that operates a fantasy sports platform. It offers users the opportunity to participate in one-day or season-long fantasy sports games, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, with cash prizes at stake. Additionally, FanDuel provides sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company, headquartered in New York with an office in Edinburgh, UK, has over 100 employees and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.

FanDuel

Series D in 2014
FanDuel, established in 2009, is a leading online gaming company that operates a fantasy sports platform. It offers users the opportunity to participate in one-day or season-long fantasy sports games, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, with cash prizes at stake. Additionally, FanDuel provides sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company, headquartered in New York with an office in Edinburgh, UK, has over 100 employees and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.

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, established in 2009, is a leading online gaming company that operates a fantasy sports platform. It offers users the opportunity to participate in one-day or season-long fantasy sports games, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, with cash prizes at stake. Additionally, FanDuel provides sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company, headquartered in New York with an office in Edinburgh, UK, has over 100 employees and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.

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 is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.

Nutmeg

Series A in 2012
Nutmeg, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, UK, is a pioneering online investment management service. It specializes in investments, ISAs, and pensions, offering a smart, secure, and straightforward approach to wealth management. The company's digital platform enables clients to access sophisticated global investment portfolios, keeping costs and charges low while boosting returns. With a six-year performance track record in the UK, Nutmeg is the first wealth manager of its kind, providing an intelligent and fair alternative to traditional investment management.

Struq

Series A in 2012
Struq is an ad personalization company that specializes in delivering tailored display, video, and mobile advertising solutions for retailers. Its scalable platform enables advertisers to create fully personalized and relevant ads that are dynamically generated in real time, enhancing the effectiveness of online advertising. By targeting both prospective and existing customers with customized messages, Struq significantly improves engagement, achieving click-through rates twelve times higher than standard retargeted ads. The company's innovative approach transforms traditional advertising into a more relevant and meaningful experience for users, resulting in substantial returns on marketing investments, with reports of generating up to $30 in revenue for every dollar spent. Struq is committed to reshaping online advertising through advanced personalized retargeting services that focus on identifying and engaging profitable in-market users.

Maxymiser

Series B in 2012
Maxymiser is a company specializing in cloud-based software that empowers marketers to enhance customer engagement through testing, targeting, and personalization across digital channels. By optimizing over 20 billion customer interactions monthly, Maxymiser enables brands like HSBC, Lufthansa, Tommy Hilfiger, and Wyndham to create tailored experiences for their users. The platform integrates multivariate testing and automated personalization functionalities, allowing businesses to seamlessly manage their marketing campaigns and improve overall performance. Acquired by Oracle in 2015, Maxymiser contributes to the Oracle Marketing Cloud, enhancing its capabilities as a comprehensive solution for managing marketing strategies throughout the customer lifecycle.

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, established in 2009, is a leading online gaming company that operates a fantasy sports platform. It offers users the opportunity to participate in one-day or season-long fantasy sports games, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, with cash prizes at stake. Additionally, FanDuel provides sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company, headquartered in New York with an office in Edinburgh, UK, has over 100 employees and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.

Blinkbox Music

Venture Round in 2011
Blinkbox Music is an ad-supported music streaming service launched in 2007 and based in Oxford. It offers a platform for listeners to access a vast array of music through thematic radio stations, such as Top 40 Songs and Ultimate 80s Pop, or to create personalized stations starting from their favorite songs, artists, or genres. Users can enjoy Blinkbox Music for free via the web, as well as through mobile and tablet applications available on both Android and iOS devices. The service also allows users to save their favorite stations for offline listening, enhancing their music experience beyond an internet connection.

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 leading provider of security software that specializes in high-performance solutions for embedded, server, and mobile security. The company focuses on delivering real-time anti-tamper and integrity checking solutions for firmware, operating systems, and applications, effectively protecting against threats such as subversion, theft, malware, and tampering. Metaforic's technology has been proven in millions of deployed instances across various sectors, including financial services, software publishing, gaming, and device manufacturing. By automatically adding real-time security to the code being protected, Metaforic's solutions prevent any unauthorized changes to code or data, effectively countering malware, hacking, and other malicious activities aimed at corrupting software behavior.

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 is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.

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 independent 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 additional office in London, Velsys delivers a core set of FX software applications designed for various deployment options, including a fully hosted service. Its offerings include V-Banking, a web-based e-trading platform that facilitates the development, management, and electronic distribution of financial products, enhancing pricing, liquidity, and connectivity for clients. Velsys is committed to supporting both large and smaller financial institutions worldwide, catering particularly to the needs of mid- and smaller-sized regional banks.

Acunu

Seed Round in 2009
Acunu Analytics is a developer of database infrastructure and analytics software that specializes in low-latency, continuous analytics for big data. The company's platform enables real-time monitoring and control in various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services, by powering dashboards and embedded applications for infrastructure monitoring and web analytics. At the core of Acunu's offerings is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company is actively involved in contributing innovations back to the Cassandra community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Acunu is headquartered in London and has an additional office in California.

SeeWhy

Series B in 2009
SeeWhy is a technology company headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in behavioral marketing solutions. Established in 2003, SeeWhy offers on-demand, real-time web analytic applications that empower e-commerce businesses to re-engage customers who have abandoned shopping carts, online forms, and applications. By leveraging a patented in-memory event processing engine, the company triggers highly personalized marketing campaigns across email and various digital advertising platforms tailored to individual customer behaviors. This approach enhances brand differentiation and has demonstrated effectiveness in increasing conversion rates and overall spending, with clients recovering significant portions of lost sales. SeeWhy's products are recognized for delivering substantial returns on investment, notably recovering over $500 million annually for many leading companies in the e-commerce sector.

Maxymiser

Series A in 2009
Maxymiser is a company specializing in cloud-based software that empowers marketers to enhance customer engagement through testing, targeting, and personalization across digital channels. By optimizing over 20 billion customer interactions monthly, Maxymiser enables brands like HSBC, Lufthansa, Tommy Hilfiger, and Wyndham to create tailored experiences for their users. The platform integrates multivariate testing and automated personalization functionalities, allowing businesses to seamlessly manage their marketing campaigns and improve overall performance. Acquired by Oracle in 2015, Maxymiser contributes to the Oracle Marketing Cloud, enhancing its capabilities as a comprehensive solution for managing marketing strategies throughout the customer lifecycle.

FanDuel

Series A in 2009
FanDuel, established in 2009, is a leading online gaming company that operates a fantasy sports platform. It offers users the opportunity to participate in one-day or season-long fantasy sports games, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, with cash prizes at stake. Additionally, FanDuel provides sports betting, racing, and casino games. The company, headquartered in New York with an office in Edinburgh, UK, has over 100 employees and is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc.

Metaforic

Series A in 2008
Metaforic is a leading provider of security software that specializes in high-performance solutions for embedded, server, and mobile security. The company focuses on delivering real-time anti-tamper and integrity checking solutions for firmware, operating systems, and applications, effectively protecting against threats such as subversion, theft, malware, and tampering. Metaforic's technology has been proven in millions of deployed instances across various sectors, including financial services, software publishing, gaming, and device manufacturing. By automatically adding real-time security to the code being protected, Metaforic's solutions prevent any unauthorized changes to code or data, effectively countering malware, hacking, and other malicious activities aimed at corrupting software behavior.

CriticalBlue

Series C in 2008
CriticalBlue Limited, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.

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 Media specializes in mobile application and service delivery software, focusing on optimizing and automating the delivery and installation of various services and content on mobile devices. The company offers a mobile version of products to effectively engage customers and enhance user experience. Additionally, its Ad360 platform manages mobile advertising campaigns, facilitating the delivery of graphical and textual advertisements across multiple channels, such as WAP, SMS, MMS, and applications. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to mobile accessibility, Rapid Mobile Media aims to streamline the interaction between businesses and their mobile clientele.

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, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.

Rapid Mobile Media

Series A in 2005
Rapid Mobile Media specializes in mobile application and service delivery software, focusing on optimizing and automating the delivery and installation of various services and content on mobile devices. The company offers a mobile version of products to effectively engage customers and enhance user experience. Additionally, its Ad360 platform manages mobile advertising campaigns, facilitating the delivery of graphical and textual advertisements across multiple channels, such as WAP, SMS, MMS, and applications. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to mobile accessibility, Rapid Mobile Media aims to streamline the interaction between businesses and their mobile clientele.

SeeWhy

Venture Round in 2005
SeeWhy is a technology company headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in behavioral marketing solutions. Established in 2003, SeeWhy offers on-demand, real-time web analytic applications that empower e-commerce businesses to re-engage customers who have abandoned shopping carts, online forms, and applications. By leveraging a patented in-memory event processing engine, the company triggers highly personalized marketing campaigns across email and various digital advertising platforms tailored to individual customer behaviors. This approach enhances brand differentiation and has demonstrated effectiveness in increasing conversion rates and overall spending, with clients recovering significant portions of lost sales. SeeWhy's products are recognized for delivering substantial returns on investment, notably recovering over $500 million annually for many leading companies in the e-commerce sector.

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 is a technology company that specializes in data analytics and management solutions tailored for industrial applications. Its primary product, RAPID, is designed to collect, store, and analyze data, facilitating critical decision-making for clients in diverse sectors, including utilities, life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverage, mining, and pulp and paper. The platform offers scalable database technology with comprehensive visualization and analytics capabilities, making it suitable for various applications from pharmaceutical manufacturing to energy consumption management and production monitoring. With thousands of installations across its target industries, Automsoft aims to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes through advanced data solutions.

SeeWhy

Series A in 2004
SeeWhy is a technology company headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in behavioral marketing solutions. Established in 2003, SeeWhy offers on-demand, real-time web analytic applications that empower e-commerce businesses to re-engage customers who have abandoned shopping carts, online forms, and applications. By leveraging a patented in-memory event processing engine, the company triggers highly personalized marketing campaigns across email and various digital advertising platforms tailored to individual customer behaviors. This approach enhances brand differentiation and has demonstrated effectiveness in increasing conversion rates and overall spending, with clients recovering significant portions of lost sales. SeeWhy's products are recognized for delivering substantial returns on investment, notably recovering over $500 million annually for many leading companies in the e-commerce sector.

CriticalBlue

Series A in 2003
CriticalBlue Limited, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with an additional office in San Jose, California, specializes in software analysis and optimization services. The company is known for its embedded programming system, Prism, which enhances software performance. Additionally, CriticalBlue has developed Approov, an application designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats, particularly in API channels. This innovative technology addresses various security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies through seamless integration into existing software infrastructures. With a focus on dynamic runtime technologies and extensive experience across the software stack, CriticalBlue is positioned to provide effective digital business protection solutions that operate efficiently at the binary level. Founded in 2001 and originally named Adaptive Programmable Silicon Ltd., the company rebranded to CriticalBlue Limited in December 2003.

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 designed to integrate aircraft with Enterprise IT infrastructure. The company offers software applications that facilitate a directional exchange of data between an airline's back-office systems and the aircraft, enabling the combination of user-assigned devices with aircraft systems. This integration supports optimized regulatory compliance and enhances operational efficiency. Flightman's Solution Suite not only streamlines regulatory adherence but also improves in-cabin passenger service and creates additional revenue opportunities for airlines. By connecting and integrating aircraft with company systems, Flightman drives productivity and operational improvements within the aviation sector.

Automsoft

Series B in 2002
Automsoft is a technology company that specializes in data analytics and management solutions tailored for industrial applications. Its primary product, RAPID, is designed to collect, store, and analyze data, facilitating critical decision-making for clients in diverse sectors, including utilities, life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverage, mining, and pulp and paper. The platform offers scalable database technology with comprehensive visualization and analytics capabilities, making it suitable for various applications from pharmaceutical manufacturing to energy consumption management and production monitoring. With thousands of installations across its target industries, Automsoft aims to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes through advanced data solutions.

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 specializes in web-based direct data capture and management technologies that enhance data quality, facilitating more accurate and comprehensive information collection for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. PHT's LogPad and StudyPad Systems streamline trial processes, while the robust StudyWorks online portal offers study sponsors, monitors, and sites real-time access to critical data. This enables faster decision-making and ultimately contributes to the success of clinical trials, making PHT an essential partner in the pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors.
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