Saffron Hill Ventures

Saffron Hill Ventures a london-based global venture capital firm, Saffron Hill was founded in 2000 by a group of principals and shareholders to pursue opportunities presented by the rapid growth of the European technology sectors. We have expanded our reach to cover both the European and US markets, and have built a portfolio of assets within the software, and cleantech sectors, helping to develop companies from the earliest stages through to IPO.

Ranjeet Bhatia

Managing Director

Shawn Luetchens

Director

20 past transactions

Siperian

Series E in 2008
Integrated and model-driven software platform providing mobile driven management solutions for businesses

Agilyx

Convertible Note in 2015
Agilyx is a pioneer in the advanced recycling of difficult-to-recycle post-use plastic streams. With Agilyx’s chemical recycling technology and intelligent feedstock management system, mixed plastic waste can be converted to new virgin-equivalent plastics, as well as chemical products and fuels – creating the opportunity for true circularity.

CXignited

Series C in 2006
CXignited sets the new standard for Customer Experience (CX) igniting product, people and brand passion. Through its progressive ShopCX Cloud Platform, CXignited streams shop floor and Unified Commerce information intelligence through RFID/Beacons/IoT. With a Real-time Local Positioning System (RLPS), CXignited drives product digitalization, localization, personalization and authentication across the Omni-channel for luxury retailers and global brands.

Agilyx

Series A in 2009
Agilyx is a pioneer in the advanced recycling of difficult-to-recycle post-use plastic streams. With Agilyx’s chemical recycling technology and intelligent feedstock management system, mixed plastic waste can be converted to new virgin-equivalent plastics, as well as chemical products and fuels – creating the opportunity for true circularity.

Integrated International Payroll

Venture Round in 2010
Integrated International Payroll Limited develops cloud-based platform of payroll services for customers in the United States and internationally. It offers global payroll reporting and e-payslip services. The company also provides payroll consultancy services, which include HCM to payroll integration; global payroll data mapping; and implementing payroll workflow for local and regional payroll functions. It serves finance, technology, media, conglomerate, and services businesses. Integrated International Payroll Limited was founded in 2003 and is based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The company has service delivery centers in the United States and Europe.

CXignited

Series D in 2010
CXignited sets the new standard for Customer Experience (CX) igniting product, people and brand passion. Through its progressive ShopCX Cloud Platform, CXignited streams shop floor and Unified Commerce information intelligence through RFID/Beacons/IoT. With a Real-time Local Positioning System (RLPS), CXignited drives product digitalization, localization, personalization and authentication across the Omni-channel for luxury retailers and global brands.

CXignited

Venture Round in 2005
CXignited sets the new standard for Customer Experience (CX) igniting product, people and brand passion. Through its progressive ShopCX Cloud Platform, CXignited streams shop floor and Unified Commerce information intelligence through RFID/Beacons/IoT. With a Real-time Local Positioning System (RLPS), CXignited drives product digitalization, localization, personalization and authentication across the Omni-channel for luxury retailers and global brands.

Vistaprint

Venture Round in 2003
Vistaprint, a Cimpress company, empowers millions of business owners worldwide to market themselves professionally. Its wide range of quality products and affordable prices, along with design tools suited to every skill level and need, mean everyone can create the customized materials they need to get their message across. And it all started the way most businesses do, with one entrepreneur’s ambitious goal. About 20 years ago, Robert Keane wanted to give small business owners access to the same high-quality, custom-printed products that bigger companies (with bigger print budgets) enjoyed. He developed a patented technology that delivers professional-quality printing in small quantities, affordably. Next, he took a process that was traditionally only available offline and made it possible for business owners to create and order their custom materials online – from the convenience of their own computers. Millions of customers (and billions of business cards) later, Vistaprint has greatly expanded its offerings and advanced our technology, and its commitment to helping you promote your business is stronger than ever.

InfraTrac

Venture Round in 2007
InfraTrac is a technology company that uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to detect and prevent counterfeiting of high value formulated and regulated substances including pharmaceuticals, chemicals and consumer products. The company’s platform includes two core products: detector software, which enables counterfeit detection using a simple yes-no interface; and encryption software, which enables tagging of client substances, even at the batch level, using patent-pending covert NIR fingerprints.

Agilyx

Series C in 2011
Agilyx is a pioneer in the advanced recycling of difficult-to-recycle post-use plastic streams. With Agilyx’s chemical recycling technology and intelligent feedstock management system, mixed plastic waste can be converted to new virgin-equivalent plastics, as well as chemical products and fuels – creating the opportunity for true circularity.

QuesCom

Venture Round in 2010
QuesCom S.A. designs and manufactures Internet telecommunication systems. The company provides business communication management portal, GSM gateway, SIM servers, and mobile call servers. It partners with Aastra, Alcatel, Avaya Inc. & Cisco. QuesCom S.A. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France.

Coyuchi

Funding Round in 2009
Coyuchi, Inc. provides home textile products through its online platform. It provides organic cotton bedding products, including sheets and pillowcases, duvet covers, blankets, coverlets and quilts, pillows, and shams; bath linens, such as towels, beach towels, bath rugs, shower curtains, robes, and apothecary; baby wear, such as crib sheets, baby blankets, baby essentials, and swatches; and wearables, such as men’s and women’s robes, men’s and women’s pajamas, night shirts, and gowns. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Point Reyes Station, California.

Optasia Medical

Venture Round in 2007
Optasia Medical Ltd. develops artificial intelligence vertebral fracture screening solutions. It offers ASPIRE service that uses machine learning technology to assist radiologists in identifying vertebral fragility fractures. Optasia Medical Ltd. was formerly known as SHV Medical Limited. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom. Optasia Medical Ltd. is a prior subsidiary of Image Metrics, Ltd.

Entuity

Venture Round in 2004
Entuity Ltd. develops network management software for enterprise businesses worldwide. It offers network management, SDN monitoring, Hybrid cloud monitoring, and flow analyzer. Its network management software features include visualizing network, monitoring network, and managing network. The company also offers customer support and training services. It serves service providers, systems integrators, and medium to large enterprises. The company was formerly known as Prosum, Ltd. and changed its name to Entuity Ltd. in May 2000. Entuity Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in Marlborough, Massachusetts. As of August 13, 2019, Entuity Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Park Place Technologies, Inc.

Agilyx

Series E in 2014
Agilyx is a pioneer in the advanced recycling of difficult-to-recycle post-use plastic streams. With Agilyx’s chemical recycling technology and intelligent feedstock management system, mixed plastic waste can be converted to new virgin-equivalent plastics, as well as chemical products and fuels – creating the opportunity for true circularity.

Image Metrics

Series B in 2008
Image Metrics, Inc. provides technology-based facial animation services for entertainment and film industries in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Its products are used primarily in the production of computer games and high-budget films. Image Metrics, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

Marrone Bio Innovations

Series A in 2007
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., a biopesticide company, engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for weed, pest, and plant disease management. Its products include Regalia, a product that protects food and ornamental crops from fungal and bacterial diseases; GreenMatch EX, a post-emergence herbicide for burndown weed control for organic growers; and GreenMatch, a burndown herbicide that controls various annual and perennial weeds. The company also offers insecticides, herbicides, and products for controlling invasive zebra and quagga mussels in waterways. In addition, it finds naturally occurring microorganisms from habitats and develops them into products for controlling insects, weeds, nematodes, and plant diseases. The company provides its products online. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Davis, California.

Marrone Bio Innovations

Series C in 2011
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., a biopesticide company, engages in the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for weed, pest, and plant disease management. Its products include Regalia, a product that protects food and ornamental crops from fungal and bacterial diseases; GreenMatch EX, a post-emergence herbicide for burndown weed control for organic growers; and GreenMatch, a burndown herbicide that controls various annual and perennial weeds. The company also offers insecticides, herbicides, and products for controlling invasive zebra and quagga mussels in waterways. In addition, it finds naturally occurring microorganisms from habitats and develops them into products for controlling insects, weeds, nematodes, and plant diseases. The company provides its products online. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Davis, California.

TAGSYS RFID

Venture Round in 2014
Tagsys offers RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) electronic systems to international companies in industries such as bookstores, textile services, healthcare and luxury goods. The company is the leader Spinnaker project, funded by OSEO, alongside Legrand companies and Inside Secure.

Health Language

Series A in 2002
Health Language provides enterprise terminology management solutions and professional services that normalize data within healthcare organizations. It offers health management software, content, and consulting solutions that map, translate, update, and manage clinical terminologies on an enterprise scale. The company provides healthcare IT solutions in the areas of content standardization, data normalization, ICD-10 remediation, and workflow-enhancing search. It also serves payers, providers, and vendors. Health Language was founded in 2000 and is based in Denver, Colorado.