iLex specializes in the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure platforms for syndicated loan markets, which include investment grade loans, leveraged loans, and structured credit. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance connectivity with leading market software, allowing for streamlined operations within the financial sector. iLex leverages data to provide innovative and scalable technologies, catering to the needs of global banks, asset managers, and debt advisors. Through partnerships with industry leaders, iLex develops platforms that promote effective collaboration, ease of use, and adaptability across various loan distribution channels and instruments, ultimately facilitating informed and timely credit decisions.
WePlayed Sports
Venture Round in 2024
WePlayed Sports operates an innovative video platform that transforms full-length game footage into easily shareable highlights, catering to the increasing demand for short-form content in sports. Utilizing advanced machine learning and recognition technology, WePlayed consolidates and activates previously unused sports video content, allowing teams, leagues, and sports organizations to extract significant moments from games. This functionality not only enhances fan engagement but also provides a means for showcasing athletes effectively. The company has established partnerships with notable industry leaders, including LEARFIELD and the NCAA, and collaborates with various collegiate conferences, such as the SEC and ACC. By streamlining the process of creating and sharing sports highlights, WePlayed Sports empowers organizations to connect with their audiences more dynamically.
Globacap Limited is a London-based company founded in 2017 that operates a blockchain-based platform specializing in debt and equity issuance. The company provides an automated capital markets platform designed to streamline the entire capital lifecycle for businesses. Its digital ecosystem facilitates the creation, management, and transaction of digitized assets, significantly reducing administrative overhead and enhancing liquidity in secondary markets. By leveraging blockchain technology, Globacap enables users to efficiently issue and manage financial instruments, thus simplifying post-trade processes and ensuring a seamless experience for all participants involved in capital raising.
Pearl Semiconductor
Seed Round in 2023
Pearl Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company focused on developing innovative reference clocks and clock generators utilizing piezoelectric MEMS resonators integrated with CMOS technology. The company specializes in high-performance timing integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for industrial, networking, telecom, and automotive applications. Pearl Semiconductor's products, which include programmable reference clocks and timing ICs, are designed to meet the stringent demands of various industries while balancing performance and cost. With a commitment to advanced manufacturing processes and patented IC design technologies, Pearl Semiconductor aims to deliver exceptional performance in timing solutions, addressing the needs of its diverse customer base.
iLex specializes in the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure platforms for syndicated loan markets, which include investment grade loans, leveraged loans, and structured credit. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance connectivity with leading market software, allowing for streamlined operations within the financial sector. iLex leverages data to provide innovative and scalable technologies, catering to the needs of global banks, asset managers, and debt advisors. Through partnerships with industry leaders, iLex develops platforms that promote effective collaboration, ease of use, and adaptability across various loan distribution channels and instruments, ultimately facilitating informed and timely credit decisions.
Frictionless
Seed Round in 2022
DEFYCA is a company that facilitates investment in private credit markets by leveraging blockchain technology. It offers a fully digital infrastructure that allows debt funds to operate efficiently while providing investors with frictionless access to yield-bearing, stablecoin-backed assets. The company's liquidity marketplace features instant and transparent processes for risk assessment, auctioning, and collateralization of originator bonds. By utilizing crypto-rails, DEFYCA enables both digital and crypto investors to engage with traditional debt securities and loan portfolios through tokenized assets, thus bridging the gap between conventional finance and the evolving landscape of digital investment.
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.
Hex Trust
Series B in 2022
Hex Trust is a licensed provider of bank-grade custody solutions for digital assets, established in 2017 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company operates through its proprietary platform, Hex Safe™, which offers a range of services, including custody, decentralized finance (DeFi), brokerage, and financing solutions. Targeting financial institutions, digital asset organizations, and private clients, Hex Trust aims to facilitate the integration of digital assets into their business models while adhering to a secure, scalable, and compliant framework. The firm is registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance and holds a Trust or Company Service Provider license, along with a Capital Markets Services license in Singapore, allowing it to provide regulated custodial services. With additional offices in Singapore and Vietnam, Hex Trust is also expanding its presence across Europe and the Middle East to further enhance its service offerings.
Atto
Convertible Note in 2022
Atto is a company that specializes in online identity verification services, focusing on identity proofing and verification through its IDaaS platform. This platform facilitates the brokering of verified personal attributes and multi-factor authentication, aiding various sectors such as healthcare, recruitment, gaming, retail banking, and consumer finance. Atto's solutions enhance customer onboarding processes by addressing challenges related to risk management, compliance, and fraud, while also enabling businesses to assess customer affordability and verify account information. The company connects to over 5,500 banks across 30 countries, supporting Open Banking initiatives. With a growing client base and recent collaborations with major financial institutions, Atto aims to streamline the application process for lenders and other businesses, ultimately improving customer experience. Founded in 2010 and based in Edinburgh, Atto also maintains offices in New York, London, and Sydney.
Navenio
Venture Round in 2021
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.
Ultraleap
Series D in 2021
Ultraleap Limited is a leading developer of mid-air haptic control systems and 3D hand tracking technology. Formerly known as Ultrahaptics, the company specializes in creating solutions that utilize ultrasound to generate tactile sensations, enabling users to feel three-dimensional shapes and textures without physical contact. Its flagship products include the Leap Motion Controller, which captures hand movements, and the VR Developer Mount, designed for enhancing virtual reality experiences on various headsets. The company's innovative technology is applicable across multiple industries such as extended reality, automotive, digital signage, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and location-based entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Ultraleap also has a subsidiary in Silicon Valley, United States.
Jaguar Microsystems
Series A in 2021
Jaguar Microsystems is a technology company established in 2020 by Dr. Sunny Siu, specializing in cloud computing and data processing solutions tailored for data centers. The company develops data processing unit (DPU) chips that enhance the efficiency of data processing, focusing on accelerated Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for various data center applications. In addition to its core offerings, Jaguar Microsystems serves domestic cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, and Internet service providers, while also expanding its reach to meet the demands of the global market.
LeapXpert
Series A in 2021
LeapXpert is a developer of a business communication platform that facilitates secure and compliant messaging for enterprises. Its Federated Messaging Orchestration Platform (FMOP) enables organizations to integrate consumer messaging applications into their critical business processes. This platform allows employees and clients to communicate through their preferred messaging apps while maintaining a centralized source for management and oversight. LeapXpert addresses the compliance and regulatory challenges associated with the increasing use of messaging applications in business, providing accessible digital records of all interactions. The platform enhances communication between employees, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders, thereby elevating messaging to a formal business communication channel akin to traditional calling or emailing. With a client base that includes several of the world's top global banks, LeapXpert serves tens of thousands of users across various industries.
Applied Digital
Venture Round in 2021
Applied Digital is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure in North America, focused on delivering solutions for the high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The company specializes in various business segments, including Data Center Hosting, Cloud Services, and HPC Hosting. A significant portion of its revenue comes from the Data Center Hosting segment, which provides energized space primarily for cryptocurrency mining clients. Through its innovative infrastructure, Applied Digital aims to meet the growing demands of industries reliant on advanced computing technologies.
Wrisk Limited is a London-based company established in 2015 that develops and markets the Wrisk app, a versatile insurance platform designed to simplify insurance management. The app initially focused on contents insurance but aims to expand its offerings to cover various insurance needs, including motor, travel, health, and professional insurance. By providing users with a personalized Wrisk Score, the app helps customers understand the factors influencing their premiums and encourages them to share more information for a more accurate assessment. This user-friendly platform allows customers to manage their insurance policies at any time, ensuring immediate updates to their coverage. Wrisk collaborates with industry partners to capture existing market share while also targeting individuals who may not have previously engaged with insurance, thereby creating a comprehensive solution that adapts to the evolving needs of its users.
Caelus Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Caelus Technologies specializes in the development of high-performance data converters, utilizing its patented architecture and techniques to deliver embedded intellectual property and standalone chips. The company's innovative solutions cater to a variety of applications, including instrumentation, medical imaging, data acquisition, sensors, and both wireless and wired communications. By focusing on ultra-high resolution and high-speed data conversion, Caelus enables its clients to create advanced products for emerging markets such as 5G and the Internet of Things. Through its commitment to cutting-edge technology, Caelus Technologies positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of data conversion solutions.
FAC (Fund Admin Chain)
Seed Round in 2020
FundAdminChain is a disruptor in the fund investment technology sector, founded by buy-side and DLT industry experts and in close collaboration with distributed ledger technology giant R3. Driven to enable Fund Managers to take control of the cost of investment and thus improve end investors’ returns on their hard-earned investments.FAC offers forward-thinking buy-side participants the opportunity to collectively shape the future of the fund's industry, through a transparent, open partnership, with costs and operating principles governed by the participants of the FAC network.
HKbitEX is a digital asset exchange that focuses on providing spot trading services primarily for professional and institutional investors. The company operates a high-performance trading platform that offers comprehensive technology solutions, ensuring a smooth and structured trading experience. Committed to compliance and regulation, HKbitEX also facilitates over-the-counter (OTC) trading, catering to the needs of global professional investors in the digital asset market.
Hex Trust
Series A in 2020
Hex Trust is a licensed provider of bank-grade custody solutions for digital assets, established in 2017 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company operates through its proprietary platform, Hex Safe™, which offers a range of services, including custody, decentralized finance (DeFi), brokerage, and financing solutions. Targeting financial institutions, digital asset organizations, and private clients, Hex Trust aims to facilitate the integration of digital assets into their business models while adhering to a secure, scalable, and compliant framework. The firm is registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance and holds a Trust or Company Service Provider license, along with a Capital Markets Services license in Singapore, allowing it to provide regulated custodial services. With additional offices in Singapore and Vietnam, Hex Trust is also expanding its presence across Europe and the Middle East to further enhance its service offerings.
ReSec is an Israeli cybersecurity company specializing in protecting organizations from file-based malware threats, including both known and unknown ("zero-day") attacks. The company offers a gateway solution that is utilized by large and highly sensitive organizations to safeguard against email, endpoint, file uploads and downloads, and transfer threats. ReSec's approach overcomes the limitations of conventional anti-malware detection solutions through its patented Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology. This technology treats every file as a potential threat, keeps the original file outside the organization’s network, and delivers a threat-free, fully functional replica to the end-user in real-time. ReSec's platform is designed for medium to large enterprises across various sectors such as banking, military and defense, government offices, airlines, oil and gas companies, and more.
Navenio Limited is a software technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in location-based services for indoor environments through mobile applications. Established in 2015, Navenio's innovative platform enhances indoor localization without the need for additional hardware, such as beacons or Wi-Fi. By utilizing advanced techniques like fingerprinting of the electromagnetic spectrum and indoor mapping, Navenio's solutions enable clients across various sectors, including retail, transportation, venues, and healthcare, to efficiently locate individuals and improve workforce productivity. The company's intelligent workforce solution automates processes based on established best practices, leading to significant enhancements in staff efficiency and operational workflows.
Amplyfi, established in 2015 and headquartered in Cardiff, UK, specializes in AI-driven business intelligence software. Its core product, DataVoyant, leverages artificial intelligence to explore and analyze the deep web, uncovering relevant open-source content that conventional search engines miss. This service aids enterprises across diverse sectors, such as automotive, finance, and healthcare, in making informed decisions by providing unbiased, data-driven insights. Amplyfi's technology combines machine learning and data analytics with advanced search capabilities, enabling clients to proactively address market trends and customer needs.
Applied Blockchain
Seed Round in 2020
Applied Blockchain Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2015 that specializes in developing blockchain applications centered on distributed ledger technology and smart contracts. The company creates solutions for various industries, including financial services, energy, aviation, and healthcare. Its offerings include a distributed drone registry that connects operators, manufacturers, and regulators, a private blockchain banking application for secure customer data management, and a platform for managing authorized signatory lists using smart contracts. Additionally, Applied Blockchain has developed tools for biometric login, payment, and identity verification, as well as an application for verifying academic and employment experience. The company also conducts training workshops to educate clients on blockchain technology and its applications. Through its focus on privacy-enhancing technologies, Applied Blockchain aims to improve data security and compliance while addressing complex challenges across multiple sectors.
Applied Digital
Venture Round in 2020
Applied Digital is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure in North America, focused on delivering solutions for the high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The company specializes in various business segments, including Data Center Hosting, Cloud Services, and HPC Hosting. A significant portion of its revenue comes from the Data Center Hosting segment, which provides energized space primarily for cryptocurrency mining clients. Through its innovative infrastructure, Applied Digital aims to meet the growing demands of industries reliant on advanced computing technologies.
Crypto Finance
Series B in 2020
Crypto Finance AG, established in 2017 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, specializes in providing comprehensive services for institutional investors seeking exposure to the crypto asset class. The company, through its subsidiaries, offers asset management, brokerage, and storage services. Its asset management division provides regulated passive investment vehicles, while the brokerage division facilitates secure, liquid, and transparent trading through a proprietary algorithmic order management system, granting access to leading crypto exchanges. The storage division ensures physically and digitally secure storage services for crypto keys. Crypto Finance AG is FINMA-regulated, ensuring a robust and compliant environment for its clients.
CryptoBLK
Venture Round in 2020
CryptoBLK Limited is a technology company specializing in the development of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in Singapore and Thailand, the company creates innovative software platforms designed to enhance efficiency and transparency across various sectors. Its notable products include ATLAS, an open account trade finance platform; TOPAZ, an asset valuation and management system; MIDAS, which authenticates motor insurance documents to prevent fraud; and Cerberus, a health and performance monitoring system for DLT applications. CryptoBLK serves multiple industries, including trade finance, insurance, property technology, central bank digital currencies, and payment solutions, focusing on delivering secure and trustworthy services that simplify workflows and improve productivity.
Archax Ltd is a London-based digital securities exchange that specializes in trading asset-backed tokens, including digital securities and security tokens. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the UK's first regulated digital securities exchange, broker, and custodian, having received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority. Archax aims to serve institutional investors by providing a secure platform for trading various digital assets, from cryptocurrencies to digital securities. The exchange is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing institutional trading workflows and operates on high-performance infrastructure hosted in top-tier data centers. By bridging the gap between the blockchain-centric technology community and traditional investment sectors, Archax facilitates safe trading among recognized participants in a regulated environment.
NowCM
Venture Round in 2018
NowCM is a cloud-native integrated transaction platform designed for primary credit and bond issuance. The company offers a comprehensive financial platform that streamlines the entire value chain of issuing financial instruments from a single source. Its platform features digitalized and automated financial infrastructure that connects issuers, investors, and banks. This enables various entities, including corporates, project developers, and public sector issuers, to efficiently raise debt in the capital markets. By reducing transaction costs and minimizing time to market, NowCM enhances the overall process of financial instrument issuance.
Callsign Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in creating an advanced online transaction platform focused on digital trust. The company leverages proprietary technology that mimics human identification to deliver secure and accurate user recognition. This AI-driven authentication platform enables businesses to identify genuine users with an impressive accuracy of 99.999%, effectively blocking malicious actors while maintaining user privacy and safety. Through its innovative solutions, Callsign enhances the user experience by allowing seamless access to services, even amidst potential cyber threats and data breaches. The company aims to underpin digital trust across various sectors, including financial institutions, government entities, and commerce globally.
Unispectral
Series A in 2016
Unispectral Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing advanced camera sensors. The company's core technology, hyperspectral imaging sensor, leverages MEMS technology to discern material properties across solids, liquids, and gases. This innovation enables Unispectral to offer superior low-light photography capabilities and rich color imagery, setting it apart in the camera sensor industry.
Si-Ware Systems
Series A in 2013
Si-Ware Systems is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits and micro electro mechanical systems. The company operates in two primary sectors: ASIC Solutions, which focuses on custom ASIC development with expertise in analog/mixed-signal and RF design, and Optical MEMS Technology, which enables the fabrication of multiple optical components on silicon substrates. Si-Ware is also known for its NeoSpectra platform, an all-in-one material analysis solution that employs single-chip FT-NIR spectrometers to facilitate on-site analysis across various industries, including agriculture, food, and life sciences. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional research and development facilities in Paris, France, and Cairo, Egypt.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Series A in 2006
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based sequencing technology for the analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins, and small molecules. Its innovative product lineup includes the portable MinION device, the benchtop PromethION, and the GridION system, all of which enable real-time data streaming and scalable sequencing for a variety of applications in scientific research, personalized medicine, environmental monitoring, and agriculture. The Flongle offers smaller, on-demand sequencing solutions, catering to users requiring rapid insights. Operating in over 80 countries, Oxford Nanopore's technology is designed for accessibility and ease of use, featuring straightforward library preparation and automated solutions. The company maintains a robust patent portfolio, supporting its ongoing research and development in both biological and solid-state nanopore technologies. Founded in 2005 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford Nanopore Technologies also has offices in multiple countries, including the United States, China, and Germany.