Capalo AI
Seed Round in 2025
Capalo AI is a developer of an advanced Artificial Intelligence platform specifically tailored for the energy industry. The company's technology focuses on optimizing bidding strategies for energy asset owners, including wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and boilers. By leveraging AI-powered algorithms, Capalo AI provides market forecasts and enables real-time decision-making, allowing asset owners to enhance their bidding strategies while minimizing risks and maximizing revenue. Through its innovative platform, Capalo AI aims to improve profitability for energy producers by streamlining the bidding process and offering insights that drive better financial outcomes.
Qneiform
Seed Round in 2025
Qneiform is a technology company that specializes in recruitment software. It provides a platform for headhunters and recruitment professionals, offering access to industry datasets and AI-driven talent models. This enables users to make data-driven hiring decisions, benchmark teams, identify talent gaps, and find suitable candidates more accurately.
ClimeFi
Seed Round in 2024
Carbonx is a climate-focused startup that supports businesses in reaching their net-zero objectives by mitigating the risks associated with sourcing permanent carbon credits. The company offers a platform showcasing carbon removal projects that emphasize permanence, additionality, verifiability, and net negativity. Through this platform, Carbonx enables clients to secure genuine net-zero outcomes by procuring strictly permanent carbon removal credits. Additionally, the startup aims to create a catalytic demand within the carbon dioxide removal sector, thereby fostering growth and investment in emissions reduction initiatives.
QA.tech
Seed Round in 2024
QA.tech is a technology company specializing in AI-driven quality assurance (QA) solutions. It develops an autonomous QA tester, designed to automate and scale end-to-end testing for B2B SaaS applications. The platform employs human-like AI agents, self-updating test generation, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. By automating manual QA efforts, QA.tech helps software engineering teams enhance product reliability, accelerate deployment cycles, and improve overall development productivity.
Scaleup Finance
Seed Round in 2024
Scaleup Finance is a subscription-based financial management platform focused on assisting startup companies with their financial needs. The company provides a Chief Financial Officer as a service, offering a digital cockpit that enhances financial management and administration for small businesses. By streamlining financial operations, Scaleup Finance enables clients to maintain control over their finances, allowing them to focus on areas that contribute greater value to their business.
Frontnow
Seed Round in 2024
Frontnow is an innovative e-commerce company focused on transforming online shopping into a dynamic and hyper-personalized experience through the use of artificial intelligence. The company develops advanced pre-sales tools that help businesses enhance key performance indicators and create an in-store-like shopping atmosphere online. By leveraging AI technology, Frontnow provides tailored recommendations based on product availability and client requirements, enabling businesses to optimize conversion rates, increase average order values, and enhance customer engagement. The company aims to revolutionize the digital retail landscape, empowering businesses to thrive and significantly improving the online shopping experience for customers.
Smiler
Venture Round in 2023
Smiler is a pioneering company in the field of on-the-spot photography, aiming to make professional photography accessible to a broad audience. It connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist attractions and leisure locations, facilitating the capture of high-quality memories. By allowing photographers to sign up and work flexibly in various settings, Smiler not only provides consumers with memorable experiences but also offers photographers opportunities to earn income. The company's mission is to ensure that valuable moments can be captured and cherished by everyone, regardless of location.
Bloobirds
Venture Round in 2023
Bloobirds is a developer of a sales outbound management platform designed to enhance business development through omnichannel communications. The platform integrates sales strategies, processes, and playbooks into a cohesive system, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze conversations. This enables enterprises to forecast sales more accurately, reduce time spent on administrative tasks, and optimize overall productivity. By improving the adoption of CRM systems like Salesforce and D365, Bloobirds addresses common user frustrations, such as excessive administrative workload and low data quality. The company enhances data hygiene and user productivity by facilitating follow-ups on leads, contacts, and accounts through various communication channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp. This comprehensive approach allows sales representatives and account managers to sell more effectively and efficiently, with automatic data registration ensuring that vital information is captured accurately.
Isla Health
Seed Round in 2023
Isla is a powerful digital pathway platform for healthcare providers to support patients throughout their care journey.
Scaleup Finance
Seed Round in 2023
Scaleup Finance is a subscription-based financial management platform focused on assisting startup companies with their financial needs. The company provides a Chief Financial Officer as a service, offering a digital cockpit that enhances financial management and administration for small businesses. By streamlining financial operations, Scaleup Finance enables clients to maintain control over their finances, allowing them to focus on areas that contribute greater value to their business.
Nodalview
Venture Round in 2022
Nodalview S.A. is a Belgian company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software solutions for creating virtual tours of real estate properties. The company utilizes smartphone technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to deliver high-quality visuals, including HDR photos and 360-degree panoramas. Nodalview's platform is designed for real estate agents, enabling them to easily produce engaging visual content and interactive immersive experiences for their listings. With a user base exceeding 6,000 agents, the software supports a wide range of real estate professionals, from small independent agencies to large groups, facilitating the visualization of over 30,000 properties each month. Nodalview aims to enhance the online presence of real estate agents, helping them attract more visits and ultimately drive sales.
LegalPlace
Series B in 2022
LegalPlace is a provider of legal services that offers individuals and professionals access to customized legal documents and connections with experienced lawyers. The company simplifies the process of establishing a business by facilitating the modification of statutes and drafting of contracts. LegalPlace generates tailored documents in compliance with current legal standards, allowing clients to manage their legal and accounting information efficiently in one platform. By focusing on affordability and accessibility, LegalPlace aims to streamline the creation and management of legal contracts for its clients.
Sidequest
Series A in 2022
Sidequest Ltd., established in 2020 and headquartered in Belfast, UK, operates as a platform enabling the distribution of early access content to users within the realm of virtual reality computer games.
Smitten is an innovative online dating application designed to facilitate engaging conversations between users. The platform incorporates creative games, interactive profiles, and icebreakers, making it easy for individuals to initiate discussions regardless of their conversation skills. By transforming users' personalities into a playful format, Smitten aims to connect like-minded individuals in a fun and interactive manner, enhancing the overall dating experience.
Raspberry Ventures
Seed Round in 2022
Raspberry Ventures, established in 2022, is a London-based investment syndicate focused on Europe's burgeoning AI and Climate Tech sectors. It connects serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and angel investors to co-invest in high-impact startups within these domains. The company meticulously selects 1-2 promising ventures each month, inviting syndicate members to join them and top-performing VC funds in supporting these innovative businesses. With a vision to be Europe's most founder- and private-investor friendly syndicate in ClimateTech and AI, Raspberry Ventures aims to deploy at least €100m annually in virtual dry powder.
Yoko Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Yoko is the world's first robot chef for everyone. We believe in a home were you really can relax, take a load off, and everything around you is taken care of. A home where living a healthy life is made as easy and low-cost as possible. That is why we are starting here with the most important part of the home, the kitchen.
Smiler is a pioneering company in the field of on-the-spot photography, aiming to make professional photography accessible to a broad audience. It connects photographers with consumers at popular tourist attractions and leisure locations, facilitating the capture of high-quality memories. By allowing photographers to sign up and work flexibly in various settings, Smiler not only provides consumers with memorable experiences but also offers photographers opportunities to earn income. The company's mission is to ensure that valuable moments can be captured and cherished by everyone, regardless of location.
nilo.health
Seed Round in 2022
Nilo.health is a provider of mental well-being services that focuses on delivering personalized, on-demand mental health support for the workforce. The platform offers employees access to one-on-one counseling sessions, evidence-based digital training, and a variety of tools designed to enhance mental health. Nilo.health combines the expertise of counselors and therapists with a comprehensive suite of digital content, all accessible through a single platform. The company's mission is to address the stigma surrounding mental health and promote its positive impact worldwide. By offering events, communication materials, on-site seminars, workshops, webinars, and online courses, Nilo.health empowers both employers and employees to effectively navigate mental challenges and stressful situations.
Talewind
Seed Round in 2021
Talewind is a professional game development studio based in the UK, specializing in creating immersive experiences for the metaverse. The company focuses on developing high-quality games that feature quirky characters, engaging gameplay, and hidden secrets. Talewind's offerings are designed to be entertaining, social, and collaborative, aiming to enhance the gaming experience within emerging metaverse platforms. By fostering real-time interactions among players, Talewind seeks to shape the future of the metaverse and provide unique opportunities for gamers to connect and enjoy new virtual environments.
Abacum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a collaborative workflow and planning platform specifically designed for finance teams in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform aims to enhance productivity and strategic impact by streamlining financial planning, management reporting, and corporate performance workflows. Abacum's solution enables finance professionals to develop and maintain accurate business plans, connect scenarios with decisions, and deliver actionable insights across the organization. By automating routine tasks and facilitating collaboration among multiple stakeholders, Abacum allows finance teams to focus on critical decision-making, thereby driving execution and improving overall business performance. The company is committed to empowering finance teams with the tools they need to maximize their effectiveness and fulfillment within their roles.
Packhelp is a company that specializes in providing customized packaging solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers an online platform that allows customers to create, order, and manage fully custom-branded packaging. The company caters to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, with services including local deliveries of small quantities to global procurement of large volumes. Packhelp's offerings include Packhelp Studio, an online editor for small businesses, instantly purchasable products starting from 30 pieces, and Packhelp Plus, which assists mid-market companies in scaling their packaging needs. With over 50,000 customers from more than 30 countries, Packhelp serves notable brands such as BMW, H&M, Google, L’Oreal, T-Mobile, Uber, Bolt, Wrangler, and many local European champions.
Breakroom
Seed Round in 2021
Breakroom is an online employment marketplace that connects job seekers with employers by facilitating the exchange of reviews and ratings. The platform collects data from frontline workers regarding pay, hours, flexibility, work conditions, and workplace culture. This information enables job seekers to identify better employment opportunities while providing employers with insights to enhance their recruitment and retention strategies. Through its focus on transparency and worker feedback, Breakroom aims to improve the job search experience for individuals and assist businesses in attracting and maintaining talent.
Sidequest
Seed Round in 2021
Sidequest Ltd., established in 2020 and headquartered in Belfast, UK, operates as a platform enabling the distribution of early access content to users within the realm of virtual reality computer games.
MindLabs
Seed Round in 2021
MindLabs is a pioneering company that has developed the world's first live mental health platform, aimed at enhancing mental well-being. The platform provides users with on-demand videos featuring professionals from various fields, including therapy, psychology, and mindfulness. Additionally, it fosters an online community that encourages engagement and support among users. By incorporating analytics, MindLabs helps individuals gain awareness of their mental health issues and improves access to necessary care, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the mental wellness space.
Smitten
Seed Round in 2021
Smitten is an innovative online dating application designed to facilitate engaging conversations between users. The platform incorporates creative games, interactive profiles, and icebreakers, making it easy for individuals to initiate discussions regardless of their conversation skills. By transforming users' personalities into a playful format, Smitten aims to connect like-minded individuals in a fun and interactive manner, enhancing the overall dating experience.
Veri is a company focused on enhancing metabolic health for health-conscious individuals through innovative technology. It has developed a blood sugar monitoring application that integrates with a sensor to provide real-time tracking of blood sugar levels. The application offers users comprehensive analysis and insights related to their glucose readings, empowering them to make informed decisions about their eating habits. By facilitating a better understanding of what, when, and how to eat, Veri aims to help individuals stabilize their blood sugar levels and lead healthier lifestyles.
Abacum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a collaborative workflow and planning platform specifically designed for finance teams in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform aims to enhance productivity and strategic impact by streamlining financial planning, management reporting, and corporate performance workflows. Abacum's solution enables finance professionals to develop and maintain accurate business plans, connect scenarios with decisions, and deliver actionable insights across the organization. By automating routine tasks and facilitating collaboration among multiple stakeholders, Abacum allows finance teams to focus on critical decision-making, thereby driving execution and improving overall business performance. The company is committed to empowering finance teams with the tools they need to maximize their effectiveness and fulfillment within their roles.
Nodalview
Series A in 2020
Nodalview S.A. is a Belgian company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software solutions for creating virtual tours of real estate properties. The company utilizes smartphone technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to deliver high-quality visuals, including HDR photos and 360-degree panoramas. Nodalview's platform is designed for real estate agents, enabling them to easily produce engaging visual content and interactive immersive experiences for their listings. With a user base exceeding 6,000 agents, the software supports a wide range of real estate professionals, from small independent agencies to large groups, facilitating the visualization of over 30,000 properties each month. Nodalview aims to enhance the online presence of real estate agents, helping them attract more visits and ultimately drive sales.
Raspberry Circle
Seed Round in 2020
Raspberry Circle is a company that specializes in developing and publishing a mobile application aimed at providing private digital sexual therapy solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, the platform offers a fully automated therapy experience targeting sexual dysfunction. It focuses on making sexual therapy affordable, accessible, and free from embarrassment, ensuring that individuals facing sexual issues do not lose their intimate connections due to misconceptions or stigma. The application assists users in identifying their concerns, creating personalized treatment plans, and guiding them through the therapy process without the need for human intervention, ultimately helping them address challenges such as low sex drive.
Bloobirds
Series A in 2020
Bloobirds is a developer of a sales outbound management platform designed to enhance business development through omnichannel communications. The platform integrates sales strategies, processes, and playbooks into a cohesive system, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze conversations. This enables enterprises to forecast sales more accurately, reduce time spent on administrative tasks, and optimize overall productivity. By improving the adoption of CRM systems like Salesforce and D365, Bloobirds addresses common user frustrations, such as excessive administrative workload and low data quality. The company enhances data hygiene and user productivity by facilitating follow-ups on leads, contacts, and accounts through various communication channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp. This comprehensive approach allows sales representatives and account managers to sell more effectively and efficiently, with automatic data registration ensuring that vital information is captured accurately.
Surrogate.tv
Seed Round in 2020
Surrogate Oy, founded in 2018 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing technology for reality games and video game streaming. The company has created SurroRTG, a software platform designed to enhance the surrogate reality experience. Surrogate aims to revolutionize hardware product development by offering a no-code, plug-and-play approach that allows users to create physical products as easily as building a website. By integrating real-world physics and consequences into its gaming platform, Surrogate enables users to control and interact with real-life robotics, toys, and vehicles over the internet, providing an immersive gaming experience with high-definition, ultra-low latency video.
Enlyze GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Aachen, Germany, specializes in industrial analytics technology aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency. The company develops both hardware and cloud-based software systems that monitor and predict machine status and product quality. By utilizing a patented current sensor known as FLUX, Enlyze measures industrial power consumption to assess the condition of machinery and the quality of manufactured products. This innovative approach supports predictive maintenance and predictive quality applications, allowing clients to optimize the performance of diverse production lines without the need for extensive installation processes. The data collected by FLUX is analyzed using proprietary artificial intelligence models in the cloud, enabling manufacturers to reduce setup and ramp-up times while minimizing scrap production.
Surrogate.tv
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Surrogate Oy, founded in 2018 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing technology for reality games and video game streaming. The company has created SurroRTG, a software platform designed to enhance the surrogate reality experience. Surrogate aims to revolutionize hardware product development by offering a no-code, plug-and-play approach that allows users to create physical products as easily as building a website. By integrating real-world physics and consequences into its gaming platform, Surrogate enables users to control and interact with real-life robotics, toys, and vehicles over the internet, providing an immersive gaming experience with high-definition, ultra-low latency video.
Packhelp is a company that specializes in providing customized packaging solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers an online platform that allows customers to create, order, and manage fully custom-branded packaging. The company caters to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, with services including local deliveries of small quantities to global procurement of large volumes. Packhelp's offerings include Packhelp Studio, an online editor for small businesses, instantly purchasable products starting from 30 pieces, and Packhelp Plus, which assists mid-market companies in scaling their packaging needs. With over 50,000 customers from more than 30 countries, Packhelp serves notable brands such as BMW, H&M, Google, L’Oreal, T-Mobile, Uber, Bolt, Wrangler, and many local European champions.
Flux Systems
Series A in 2018
Flux Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in a digital receipts and rewards platform designed to streamline the management of payment receipts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Flux Systems provides a service that automatically links digital receipts to users' banking applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The platform is built with bank-level security and utilizes third-party servers in secure European data centers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations regarding data protection. The company partners with various retailers and financial institutions, including Barclaycard, Costa, and Starling Bank, to deliver its innovative services across the United Kingdom.
Waldo is a company that specializes in providing high-quality contact lenses directly to consumers through a subscription model. The lenses are designed for enhanced comfort, featuring a super fine edge design, increased moisture for hydration, and extensive UV protection. By delivering products straight to customers' doors within 48 hours of ordering, Waldo eliminates the traditional hassles associated with purchasing contact lenses. This approach not only offers convenience but also makes quality eye care more accessible and affordable for consumers.
NDGIT GmbH is a Munich-based company established in 2015 that specializes in banking software-as-a-service focused on API integration for the banking and insurance sectors. The firm offers a comprehensive API platform that facilitates the secure management of both internal and external APIs, serving as a middleware solution that allows for the customization and rapid development of banking applications. Key offerings include access-to-account APIs compliant with PSD2 regulations, a marketplace for various banking APIs, and a multi-aggregator API that enables users to manage accounts from multiple banks. NDGIT collaborates with fintechs and established software providers to enhance digital financial services, simplifying the integration of best-of-breed APIs and improving the IT architecture of financial institutions. Through its innovative solutions, NDGIT aims to accelerate digital and mobile projects within the finance industry.
Packhelp
Seed Round in 2018
Packhelp is a company that specializes in providing customized packaging solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers an online platform that allows customers to create, order, and manage fully custom-branded packaging. The company caters to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, with services including local deliveries of small quantities to global procurement of large volumes. Packhelp's offerings include Packhelp Studio, an online editor for small businesses, instantly purchasable products starting from 30 pieces, and Packhelp Plus, which assists mid-market companies in scaling their packaging needs. With over 50,000 customers from more than 30 countries, Packhelp serves notable brands such as BMW, H&M, Google, L’Oreal, T-Mobile, Uber, Bolt, Wrangler, and many local European champions.
Small Giant
Venture Round in 2018
Small Giant Games Oy, established in 2013 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing mobile games. The company is renowned for its online role-playing game, Empires & Puzzles, designed for iOS and Android devices. Small Giant Games is distinguished by its belief in the power of small, highly skilled teams, comprising top talent in game development, software engineering, and graphic design. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Zynga Inc.
Wundertax
Series A in 2017
Wundertax GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing online tax return filing and related services. The company has developed a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to submit their tax returns efficiently, utilizing an integrated optimization check and a live tax calculator. This service eliminates the need for a tax advisor and prior tax knowledge, empowering users to maximize their potential tax refunds. Through its technology-driven approach, Wundertax aims to simplify the tax filing process and enhance the overall experience for its customers.
Flux Systems
Seed Round in 2017
Flux Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in a digital receipts and rewards platform designed to streamline the management of payment receipts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Flux Systems provides a service that automatically links digital receipts to users' banking applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The platform is built with bank-level security and utilizes third-party servers in secure European data centers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations regarding data protection. The company partners with various retailers and financial institutions, including Barclaycard, Costa, and Starling Bank, to deliver its innovative services across the United Kingdom.
Syft is an online staffing platform for hospitality and warehousing companies that gives employers direct access to high quality, trained and experienced flexible staff. Syft offers employers control and choice over who they hire. It saves them time and money whilst also providing consistency. Launched in November 2015, the app helps workers in London, Manchester and Leeds get access to thousands of shifts. It lets them choose when and where they work, whilst getting paid over £9/hour.
Small Giant
Series A in 2017
Small Giant Games Oy, established in 2013 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing mobile games. The company is renowned for its online role-playing game, Empires & Puzzles, designed for iOS and Android devices. Small Giant Games is distinguished by its belief in the power of small, highly skilled teams, comprising top talent in game development, software engineering, and graphic design. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Zynga Inc.
Armada Interactive
Seed Round in 2017
Armada Interactive Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. The company focuses on creating innovative, challenging, and entertaining born-mobile AAA, freemium, and real-time multiplayer games. Their games are distinguished by their AAA visual fidelity, synchronous PvP, 3D console graphics, and eSports potential, aiming to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and provide global gaming experiences.
Syft is an online staffing platform for hospitality and warehousing companies that gives employers direct access to high quality, trained and experienced flexible staff. Syft offers employers control and choice over who they hire. It saves them time and money whilst also providing consistency. Launched in November 2015, the app helps workers in London, Manchester and Leeds get access to thousands of shifts. It lets them choose when and where they work, whilst getting paid over £9/hour.
Festicket
Series B in 2016
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.
Compass
Seed Round in 2016
Compass provides a solution for automated management reports and benchmarks for small and medium-sized online businesses. Its analytics and bench-marking platform offers relevant metrics, reference points, and benchmarks of the metrics against similar businesses and also generates automated recommendations regarding how to improve those metrics that enable eCommerce businesses to accelerate their growth with unique and actionable insights to help them grow and improve their performance.
Armada Interactive
Seed Round in 2016
Armada Interactive Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. The company focuses on creating innovative, challenging, and entertaining born-mobile AAA, freemium, and real-time multiplayer games. Their games are distinguished by their AAA visual fidelity, synchronous PvP, 3D console graphics, and eSports potential, aiming to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and provide global gaming experiences.
Onefinestay
Series C in 2015
Onefinestay is a hospitality company that specializes in providing short-term accommodation in carefully curated boutique homes and villas. Established in London in 2009, it allows homeowners to earn extra income by renting out their properties while offering guests a unique way to experience a city. The company manages the entire process, from marketing the homes to handling bookings, ensuring a seamless rental experience for both guests and hosts. Onefinestay is committed to delivering peace of mind and convenience, featuring a dedicated support team available 24/7 for guests during their stay. With offices in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine the hospitality landscape by expanding its distinct category of accommodation to a global audience.
Splash is a company that offers an online marketing automation platform specifically designed for event marketers and field marketing teams. Its tools enable the creation, design, and execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, focusing on delivering memorable experiences that engage attendees and drive business value. The platform allows users to build customized event websites, create online invitations, sell tickets, and connect attendees with the marketing channels of their organizations. By streamlining the event marketing process, Splash empowers businesses to scale their efforts and enhance digital experiences effectively.
Younity is a company that specializes in cloud-based software, allowing users to store and manage their personal files and media libraries. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Encinitas, California, with an additional office in Santa Monica, Younity offers a platform that unifies various types of media, including photos, videos, and music. This technology enables users to access, stream, and share their personal content across multiple devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. By facilitating seamless access to personal media, Younity enhances the user experience and simplifies the management of digital assets.
Compass
Seed Round in 2014
Compass provides a solution for automated management reports and benchmarks for small and medium-sized online businesses. Its analytics and bench-marking platform offers relevant metrics, reference points, and benchmarks of the metrics against similar businesses and also generates automated recommendations regarding how to improve those metrics that enable eCommerce businesses to accelerate their growth with unique and actionable insights to help them grow and improve their performance.
Small Giant
Seed Round in 2014
Small Giant Games Oy, established in 2013 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing mobile games. The company is renowned for its online role-playing game, Empires & Puzzles, designed for iOS and Android devices. Small Giant Games is distinguished by its belief in the power of small, highly skilled teams, comprising top talent in game development, software engineering, and graphic design. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Zynga Inc.
Cursogram
Angel Round in 2014
Cursogram is an online training video platform that specializes in offering a diverse range of courses aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills across both technical and creative domains. The platform provides high-quality video courses in areas such as software development, professional design and editing, photography, audio production, business skills, and social media marketing. Cursogram's curriculum is designed to cater to learners of all ages, featuring instruction from experienced educators who are experts in their respective fields. By focusing on practical skills relevant to the business world, Cursogram enables users to effectively manage projects and leverage social networks, thereby fostering personal and professional growth.
Festicket
Series A in 2014
Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.
Splash is a company that offers an online marketing automation platform specifically designed for event marketers and field marketing teams. Its tools enable the creation, design, and execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, focusing on delivering memorable experiences that engage attendees and drive business value. The platform allows users to build customized event websites, create online invitations, sell tickets, and connect attendees with the marketing channels of their organizations. By streamlining the event marketing process, Splash empowers businesses to scale their efforts and enhance digital experiences effectively.
Blue Duck Education
Series B in 2014
Blue Duck Education Limited, operating under the brand Mangahigh.com, specializes in providing a game-based learning platform designed to teach mathematics to students aged 11-16. The company offers a variety of educational games and quizzes that align with the UK GCSE curriculum, making learning math engaging and enjoyable. Their Prodigi system is an e-Learning tool for math education, while their analytics system tracks student performance. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, Blue Duck Education has been a subsidiary of Georg Westermann Verlag since February 14, 2018.
Younity
Seed Round in 2013
Younity is a company that specializes in cloud-based software, allowing users to store and manage their personal files and media libraries. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Encinitas, California, with an additional office in Santa Monica, Younity offers a platform that unifies various types of media, including photos, videos, and music. This technology enables users to access, stream, and share their personal content across multiple devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. By facilitating seamless access to personal media, Younity enhances the user experience and simplifies the management of digital assets.
Lulu is a dating application designed specifically for women, offering a private network where users can anonymously browse and rate men. The platform enables women to share reviews and recommendations about various attributes of men, such as their sense of humor, appearance, and ambition. This focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for women distinguishes Lulu in the dating app market. The application was developed to empower female users by providing them with a space to communicate and exchange insights about potential partners. Lulu was acquired by Berez Media, a marketing and technology firm, which may enhance its capabilities and reach in the competitive landscape of dating services.
ProtoGeo
Seed Round in 2013
ProtoGeo is a startup focused on the development of mobile applications.
Moves is a company focused on enhancing social interaction by connecting individuals to communities based on shared interests. The platform allows users to capture and share photos and videos, which are submitted to a community stream for evaluation. Community members can vote on submissions, determining which content remains in the stream, resulting in a curated collection that reflects the interests of its users. Additionally, Moves develops a pedometer application that integrates with iPhone devices, utilizing sensor and location data to track users' activities and travel routes. This combination of community engagement and activity tracking positions Moves as an innovative player in the social media landscape.
Applifier
Series B in 2012
Applifier is a company that facilitates cross-promotion for social games and applications. It connects over 100 social applications on Facebook, reaching over 55 million monthly active users. Applifier's network allows users of one social application to discover and engage with other high-quality applications, driving viral user growth for the originating applications without additional cost.
Busuu is a global language learning platform with over 90 million users, offering interactive courses in 12 languages through its website and mobile apps. It uniquely fosters collaborative learning by connecting users with native speakers for practice in listening, writing, reading, and speaking. Founded in 2008, Busuu is headquartered in London and has expanded to provide corporate language training solutions for international companies. It has been recognized for its innovation, winning awards such as 'Best Education Start‐up' at The Europas TechCrunch Awards in 2011 and the CeBIT Innovation Award in 2010.
RollUp Media
Venture Round in 2012
RollUp Media is a media company established in May 2011 that focuses on enhancing the content experience for publishers, advertisers, writers, and consumers. The company develops a content production platform designed to assist publishers with content management, search engine optimization, social media optimization, multi-channel distribution, and revenue generation. By partnering with publishers, RollUp Media aims to help them scale content production and increase advertising revenue. Additionally, the company collaborates with advertisers to create content-driven ad experiences that generate higher brand engagement. RollUp Media also seeks to support writers by providing them with rewarding paid opportunities, steering clear of low-quality content production. Overall, the company is committed to fostering authentic content that resonates with audiences while enabling all stakeholders in the digital publishing ecosystem to thrive.
Onefinestay
Series B in 2012
Onefinestay is a hospitality company that specializes in providing short-term accommodation in carefully curated boutique homes and villas. Established in London in 2009, it allows homeowners to earn extra income by renting out their properties while offering guests a unique way to experience a city. The company manages the entire process, from marketing the homes to handling bookings, ensuring a seamless rental experience for both guests and hosts. Onefinestay is committed to delivering peace of mind and convenience, featuring a dedicated support team available 24/7 for guests during their stay. With offices in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine the hospitality landscape by expanding its distinct category of accommodation to a global audience.
echoecho
Seed Round in 2012
echoecho is a mobile phone software development company founded in 2010 to create and develop cutting edge smartphone solutions. The company's first product, an open API, cross-platform, carrier agnostic location sharing system called echoecho, is primed to be a market leader in the location based services sector. echoecho is confident that the ability to safely, simply and quickly share location with friends, family or business colleagues is a real problem that many users find themselves facing. "Where is John?" "Where is my girlfriend?" "I'm running late but I'd like to show you where I am located." echoecho seeks to continue redefining location sharing technology - and its uptake within and beyond the early adopter markets - by focusing on simplicity - rather than adding complexity. Since we figure we solved the problems of privacy, permission and preference inherent in location sharing very elegantly - we thought we'd add some more use cases into the mix - so users can now chat and find+share meeting places in 2 clicks. In the latest version of the software we also added a feature we call LIVE - essentially a short term 2-way real-time link between friends - it works very well and it's perfect for organising vehicle pickups (carpooling, dropping off and picking up friends etc)
Roomorama
Seed Round in 2012
Roomorama, LLC is an online platform that specializes in vacation and short-term rentals, facilitating connections between hosts and guests. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Singapore, the company focuses on professionally-managed properties that are instantly bookable, providing travelers with the comforts of home at competitive prices compared to traditional hotels. Roomorama offers a comprehensive solution for partners in the travel industry, enabling them to access a vast network of verified accommodations. The platform caters to discerning travelers and business professionals, featuring user profiles, a reputation system for ratings, and integrated online payment processes. Additionally, Roomorama fosters a community through a blog that shares local real estate and living news, enhancing the travel experience for its users.
GetYourGuide
Seed Round in 2012
GetYourGuide is an online platform that facilitates the booking of tours, attractions, and activities around the globe. Founded in 2009 by Jochen Mattes, Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Pascal Mathis, Tao Tao, and Tobias Rein, the platform provides a wide range of services, including tickets to tourist attractions, cooking classes, and various experiential activities. By acting as an intermediary, GetYourGuide allows customers to book these experiences at no direct cost to them; instead, tour providers pay a percentage of their revenue to the platform. This model not only streamlines the booking process for travelers but also includes a customer review system that helps users assess the quality of tour providers. To maintain high standards, GetYourGuide removes consistently poorly reviewed providers from its offerings, ensuring a reliable selection of experiences for users.
Blink Booking
Seed Round in 2012
Blink Booking is a mobile application designed to assist travelers in Europe with last-minute hotel reservations. Founded in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, the platform features a daily selection of four hotels, allowing users to secure accommodations quickly and affordably. By offering exclusive deals, Blink Booking aims to streamline the booking process for those seeking spontaneous travel options.
9flats
Venture Round in 2012
9flats is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace that facilitates the short-term renting of private accommodations, such as apartments, rooms, and even unique spaces like igloos. The platform allows travelers to enjoy a more personalized experience while exploring new destinations, providing an alternative to traditional hotel stays. Homeowners can list their properties to earn additional income when they are not using them, fostering a community where individuals can exchange hospitality and connect with others. Users can send booking requests to hosts, who typically respond within a day, making the process straightforward and efficient. By promoting the sharing of existing resources, 9flats aims to enhance the travel experience while also contributing to more sustainable tourism practices.
Made.com Design Limited specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end furniture, making luxury home design accessible to consumers. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company connects customers directly with designers, eliminating middlemen to offer high-quality, made-to-order products at competitive prices. Made.com features a diverse range of furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables, lighting, storage solutions, and bedding, catering to various styles and needs. By selling exclusively online and avoiding showrooms and warehouses, the company minimizes waste and surplus stock, producing items in response to grouped customer orders every seven days. This approach enables Made.com to provide furniture typically priced 70-85% lower than traditional retailers. The brand collaborates with renowned designers and skilled craftsmen, ensuring quality while maintaining affordability. With a growing customer base, Made.com continues to transform the furniture market by offering stylish, well-crafted pieces that enhance home environments.
easyCar Club
Seed Round in 2011
easyCar Club is a peer-to-peer car sharing company founded in 2014 and based in London, United Kingdom. The platform connects car and van owners with individuals seeking to rent vehicles, allowing owners to earn money by renting out their vehicles when not in use. This service offers a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional car hire, catering to the needs of both vehicle owners and renters. By facilitating the sharing of vehicles, easyCar Club aims to improve the utilization of cars on UK roads. As of January 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Turo, Inc.
Lulu
Venture Round in 2011
Lulu is a dating application designed specifically for women, offering a private network where users can anonymously browse and rate men. The platform enables women to share reviews and recommendations about various attributes of men, such as their sense of humor, appearance, and ambition. This focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for women distinguishes Lulu in the dating app market. The application was developed to empower female users by providing them with a space to communicate and exchange insights about potential partners. Lulu was acquired by Berez Media, a marketing and technology firm, which may enhance its capabilities and reach in the competitive landscape of dating services.
echoecho
Seed Round in 2011
echoecho is a mobile phone software development company founded in 2010 to create and develop cutting edge smartphone solutions. The company's first product, an open API, cross-platform, carrier agnostic location sharing system called echoecho, is primed to be a market leader in the location based services sector. echoecho is confident that the ability to safely, simply and quickly share location with friends, family or business colleagues is a real problem that many users find themselves facing. "Where is John?" "Where is my girlfriend?" "I'm running late but I'd like to show you where I am located." echoecho seeks to continue redefining location sharing technology - and its uptake within and beyond the early adopter markets - by focusing on simplicity - rather than adding complexity. Since we figure we solved the problems of privacy, permission and preference inherent in location sharing very elegantly - we thought we'd add some more use cases into the mix - so users can now chat and find+share meeting places in 2 clicks. In the latest version of the software we also added a feature we call LIVE - essentially a short term 2-way real-time link between friends - it works very well and it's perfect for organising vehicle pickups (carpooling, dropping off and picking up friends etc)
Lanyrd is a developer of a social conference directory platform that enables users to discover and search for professional conferences. The platform allows individuals to build a speaker portfolio showcasing the talks they have delivered and offers tools to catch up on events they may have missed by providing comprehensive event data. Through its services, Lanyrd facilitates networking and knowledge sharing within the professional community, enhancing the overall conference experience for both attendees and speakers.
Leap Motion
Seed Round in 2011
Leap Motion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing 3D motion-control hardware and software. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating solutions for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments. Leap Motion's technology enables unprecedented hand tracking, allowing users to interact with digital worlds in a more natural and immersive manner. The company serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. By partnering with major VR manufacturers, Leap Motion integrates its technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, enhancing user experience and interaction. In 2012, the company changed its name from OcuSpec Inc. and, as of 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited.
Onefinestay
Series A in 2011
Onefinestay is a hospitality company that specializes in providing short-term accommodation in carefully curated boutique homes and villas. Established in London in 2009, it allows homeowners to earn extra income by renting out their properties while offering guests a unique way to experience a city. The company manages the entire process, from marketing the homes to handling bookings, ensuring a seamless rental experience for both guests and hosts. Onefinestay is committed to delivering peace of mind and convenience, featuring a dedicated support team available 24/7 for guests during their stay. With offices in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, Onefinestay aims to redefine the hospitality landscape by expanding its distinct category of accommodation to a global audience.
Applifier
Seed Round in 2011
Applifier is a company that facilitates cross-promotion for social games and applications. It connects over 100 social applications on Facebook, reaching over 55 million monthly active users. Applifier's network allows users of one social application to discover and engage with other high-quality applications, driving viral user growth for the originating applications without additional cost.
CruiseWise
Seed Round in 2011
CruiseWise is an online platform that simplifies the cruise booking process for users by providing comprehensive information and comparisons across various cruise lines. Founded in 2010 by Amit Aharoni, Steve Davis, and Nicolas Meunier, the company aims to streamline the experience of finding and booking cruises, particularly during times of declining bookings in the industry. CruiseWise’s platform features a user-friendly search engine that allows customers to compare prices, routes, cabin options, and more, enabling them to view total cruise costs, including taxes, for multiple passengers. It also offers detailed insights into ship sizes, service levels, and construction dates, along with photographs of cabins and entertainment facilities, ensuring that customers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
Citysocializer
Series A in 2010
Citysocializer is a social discovery network that facilitates connections among individuals seeking to meet new people and engage with their local social scene. Established in 2007, the company operates a fee-based platform that allows users to create profiles highlighting their interests and preferred neighborhoods. Members receive invitations to events and gatherings tailored to their preferences, enabling them to participate in "socials" or organize their own activities. By bridging virtual interactions with real-world experiences, Citysocializer enhances users' social lives and fosters community engagement. The platform has attracted significant investment, reflecting its pioneering role in the UK social networking landscape.
Blue Duck Education
Series A in 2010
Blue Duck Education Limited, operating under the brand Mangahigh.com, specializes in providing a game-based learning platform designed to teach mathematics to students aged 11-16. The company offers a variety of educational games and quizzes that align with the UK GCSE curriculum, making learning math engaging and enjoyable. Their Prodigi system is an e-Learning tool for math education, while their analytics system tracks student performance. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, Blue Duck Education has been a subsidiary of Georg Westermann Verlag since February 14, 2018.
TweetDeck
Series B in 2010
TweetDeck is a Twitter client designed for desktop, web, and mobile devices, originally developed as an Adobe AIR application. It features a unique columned user interface that allows users to monitor multiple Twitter feeds in a concise and organized manner. This functionality enables users to categorize their main feed into specific topics or groups, providing a broader overview of tweets. In 2011, TweetDeck was acquired by Twitter, which subsequently rebuilt the application using HTML5 technology. The platform integrates various services, enhancing the user experience by allowing real-time monitoring of information from multiple sources.
Keynoir
Venture Round in 2010
Keynoir operates an exclusive online buying club, offering members access to a curated selection of indulgent lifestyle experiences and services in major cities worldwide.
Made.com Design Limited specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-end furniture, making luxury home design accessible to consumers. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company connects customers directly with designers, eliminating middlemen to offer high-quality, made-to-order products at competitive prices. Made.com features a diverse range of furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables, lighting, storage solutions, and bedding, catering to various styles and needs. By selling exclusively online and avoiding showrooms and warehouses, the company minimizes waste and surplus stock, producing items in response to grouped customer orders every seven days. This approach enables Made.com to provide furniture typically priced 70-85% lower than traditional retailers. The brand collaborates with renowned designers and skilled craftsmen, ensuring quality while maintaining affordability. With a growing customer base, Made.com continues to transform the furniture market by offering stylish, well-crafted pieces that enhance home environments.