9fin Limited is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software designed to provide comprehensive financial data for the bond market, particularly focusing on high-yield bonds. The company offers a data analytics platform that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to facilitate the search, filtering, and analysis of financial information. By delivering real-time market news, deal monitoring, and price data presented in chart formats, 9fin supports professionals in finance, investment banking, and asset management in making informed investment decisions. Its tools foster collaboration among teams and assist users in assessing risks effectively, ultimately streamlining the decision-making process in the credit markets.
Sano Genetics
Series A in 2024
Sano Genetics is a health technology company that operates a user-centered genetic data-sharing platform. The platform enables researchers to analyze data provided with user consent and to recruit for studies and clinical trials based on participants’ genetic and health information. It provides access to research on genetics and genetic diseases and supports programs that study the genetics of various human traits. The company connects individuals with researchers through its platform, supporting both common and rare disease research and enabling dynamic, health and genetic data sets to advance personalized medicine. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Sano Genetics aims to empower participants to contribute their genetic and health data to scientific studies, facilitating collaboration and enabling new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Risk Ledger
Series A in 2023
Risk Ledger Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that provides a scalable security assurance platform aimed at enhancing the security of the global supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Harrow, United Kingdom, the company enables clients to input their supplier security policies and assess these against the security maturity of their suppliers. By employing a dynamic controls framework and live assessment data within supplier-owned profiles, Risk Ledger helps organizations identify security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities across their supply chains. The platform combines elements of a secure social network with a risk management system, facilitating an efficient risk assurance program that simplifies the assessment process for vendors of all sizes.
Ai Build Limited is a London-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies for large-scale additive manufacturing. Established in 2015, the firm provides a comprehensive solution that includes cloud-based software, robotic extruders, and specialized enclosures to facilitate autonomous 3D printing of large products. Their technology allows factories to produce complex parts and structures using recycled materials, enhancing efficiency while minimizing waste and costs. Ai Build supports various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and energy, by offering continuous infrastructure and technical support throughout the subscription period. The company's mission is to transform manufacturing into a more sustainable and accessible process, empowering the factories of the future with innovative solutions for on-demand production.
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Zinc builds automated reference and background checking tools for forward-thinking companies that really care about candidate experience. Founded in 2018, Zinc has a unique approach to background checking, that's redefining industry standards.
Zinc is headquartered in London, England.
Orbital Witness
Series A in 2023
Orbital Witness Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing property transactions advising services to real estate lawyers. The company aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer an unprecedented view of the legal risks associated with properties. Orbital Witness operates a real estate intelligence platform designed to modernize and accelerate the legal due diligence process by serving as a legal risk assessment tool. This platform enables users to access and organize property information from land registry and local authorities, facilitating document review and automatically flagging potential risks.
CyberSmart
Series B in 2023
CyberSmart Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing and developing automated compliance software platforms. The company offers a suite of products, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR Ready, CyberSmart Platform, and certOS, which help businesses identify, secure, and certify security incidents. Its cloud-based dashboard manages the compliance process, while desktop applications deployed across networks monitor compliance status and detect non-conformities. Additionally, CyberSmart provides ongoing protection through regular security checks and cyber insurance coverage, targeting small to medium-sized businesses seeking to mitigate cyber threats and navigate evolving regulations.
Sikoia is a London-based Fintech that automates key aspects of customer verification for financial services providers. It offers centralized customer data access, automated insights, and seamless integration via API or its Customer Evaluation Dashboard. Serving clients across multiple countries, Sikoia is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Credit Reference Provider.
Peppy Health
Series B in 2023
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Superscript
Series B in 2023
Superscript is a digital insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through its self-serve online platform, small businesses can efficiently manage their insurance needs. Meanwhile, Superscript's tech-specialist brokerage team provides customized cover for innovative companies with complex risks.
9fin Limited is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software designed to provide comprehensive financial data for the bond market, particularly focusing on high-yield bonds. The company offers a data analytics platform that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to facilitate the search, filtering, and analysis of financial information. By delivering real-time market news, deal monitoring, and price data presented in chart formats, 9fin supports professionals in finance, investment banking, and asset management in making informed investment decisions. Its tools foster collaboration among teams and assist users in assessing risks effectively, ultimately streamlining the decision-making process in the credit markets.
TreeCard Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing eco-friendly payment solutions. Founded in 2020, TreeCard offers a unique wooden debit card designed to promote sustainability and environmental awareness among its users. The card is primarily made from FSC-certified British cherry wood, with minimal plastic used for the contactless chip, sourced from recycled plastic bottles. This innovative product allows consumers to make digital payments while contributing to reforestation efforts, as the interchange fees generated from transactions are allocated towards funding tree planting initiatives. Additionally, TreeCard integrates features such as expenditure tracking and compatibility with mobile payment platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, enhancing user convenience while fostering responsible financial practices.
Stotles
Seed Round in 2022
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that operates a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Established in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive public sector data, enabling suppliers to track potential contracts, monitor competitors, and gain insights into government buyers. Its platform provides tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, and collaboration features, which help suppliers identify and engage with relevant opportunities in real time. By bringing transparency to the vast financial transactions between governments and businesses, Stotles facilitates better connections between suppliers and government entities, ultimately helping them secure more contracts.
Sano Genetics
Series A in 2022
Sano Genetics is a health technology company that operates a user-centered genetic data-sharing platform. The platform enables researchers to analyze data provided with user consent and to recruit for studies and clinical trials based on participants’ genetic and health information. It provides access to research on genetics and genetic diseases and supports programs that study the genetics of various human traits. The company connects individuals with researchers through its platform, supporting both common and rare disease research and enabling dynamic, health and genetic data sets to advance personalized medicine. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Sano Genetics aims to empower participants to contribute their genetic and health data to scientific studies, facilitating collaboration and enabling new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Synthesia
Series B in 2021
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesia Ltd. specializes in AI-driven video generation platforms. Its technology transforms text into professional videos with customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages, enabling efficient creation of personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning content, and more.
Pento ApS is a Danish company that operates a platform delivering HR and payroll services tailored for European businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Pento provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that simplifies payroll processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage salary calculations, tax reporting, and compliance. Key features of the platform include Pento Autopilot, which assists with the collection of various employee data such as holiday records and expense claims, and Pento Payroll, a traditional payroll system designed for modern organizational needs. Pento serves a diverse range of clients, including bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies, and has expanded its operations to the UK since 2020, adopting a remote-first work model. The platform is designed to enhance user experience by automating payroll tasks and providing employees with easy access to their pay-related information.
Risk Ledger
Seed Round in 2021
Risk Ledger Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that provides a scalable security assurance platform aimed at enhancing the security of the global supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Harrow, United Kingdom, the company enables clients to input their supplier security policies and assess these against the security maturity of their suppliers. By employing a dynamic controls framework and live assessment data within supplier-owned profiles, Risk Ledger helps organizations identify security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities across their supply chains. The platform combines elements of a secure social network with a risk management system, facilitating an efficient risk assurance program that simplifies the assessment process for vendors of all sizes.
Founded in 2017, Rossum develops AI-powered data extraction software. Its platform automates information processing from invoices and other documents, integrating with ERP or accounting systems. Serving over 275 enterprise businesses worldwide, Rossum aims to boost productivity and precision while mitigating risks.
Vaire is a London-based computation company that focuses on developing innovative technology services, particularly in the area of energy-efficient computing. The company aims to produce near-zero energy chips, which represents a significant advancement in sustainable technology. Currently operating in stealth mode, Vaire is working on solutions that could transform the landscape of energy consumption in computing.
Habitual
Seed Round in 2021
Habitual helps people reverse type 2 diabetes via digital therapeutics plus nutritional intervention.
It began its operation in 2019 with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Toothfairy
Seed Round in 2021
Tooth Fairy operates a dental telehealth platform designed to connect patients with dentists on demand across the UK. The company utilizes patent-pending technology to facilitate this connection, allowing users to easily book appointments and access various dental services. Its software provides free consultations with dentists, professional measurements, dental exams, and straightening services, along with a personal assistant feature to enhance the patient experience. Recognized as App of the Year, Tooth Fairy aims to make dental care more accessible and convenient for its users.
Vyne Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Vyne Technologies Limited is a London-based company that specializes in online bank-to-bank payment processing for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2019, Vyne provides an innovative account-to-account payments platform that enables customers to make payments directly from their bank accounts to businesses, eliminating the need for intermediaries. This service streamlines the payment process, enhancing efficiency and security for both consumers and merchants.
Tickitto
Seed Round in 2021
Tickitto AI Ltd, trading as Tickitto, is a UK-based technology company established in 2017. It specializes in developing and operating tools that connect ticketing platforms and travel distributors. Tickitto's core offering is an API solution, enabling partners to access inventory, pricing, and availability from suppliers through a single integration point. Additionally, Tickitto provides a web application for consumers to purchase tickets for various events, including music, sports, theatre, and tours, as well as a real-time commission tracking dashboard for API users. The company was founded by Dana Lattouf and is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.
Sikoia
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sikoia is a London-based Fintech that automates key aspects of customer verification for financial services providers. It offers centralized customer data access, automated insights, and seamless integration via API or its Customer Evaluation Dashboard. Serving clients across multiple countries, Sikoia is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Credit Reference Provider.
Peppy Health
Series A in 2021
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Uncapped
Debt Financing in 2021
Uncapped Ltd. is a revenue-based finance provider that enables founders to access growth capital without sacrificing control of their businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company offers business advances ranging from £10,000 to £2 million. Uncapped charges a flat fee of 6% on the capital provided and repays through a revenue share, eliminating the need for interest, personal guarantees, or equity stakes. This model allows for a straightforward and flexible financing solution, as the company assesses funding eligibility using marketing, sales, and accounting data based on current and projected revenues. By providing fair and accessible finance, Uncapped supports entrepreneurs in their growth journey without imposing hidden charges or lengthy processes.
Uncapped
Venture Round in 2021
Uncapped Ltd. is a revenue-based finance provider that enables founders to access growth capital without sacrificing control of their businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company offers business advances ranging from £10,000 to £2 million. Uncapped charges a flat fee of 6% on the capital provided and repays through a revenue share, eliminating the need for interest, personal guarantees, or equity stakes. This model allows for a straightforward and flexible financing solution, as the company assesses funding eligibility using marketing, sales, and accounting data based on current and projected revenues. By providing fair and accessible finance, Uncapped supports entrepreneurs in their growth journey without imposing hidden charges or lengthy processes.
Pento ApS is a Danish company that operates a platform delivering HR and payroll services tailored for European businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Pento provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that simplifies payroll processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage salary calculations, tax reporting, and compliance. Key features of the platform include Pento Autopilot, which assists with the collection of various employee data such as holiday records and expense claims, and Pento Payroll, a traditional payroll system designed for modern organizational needs. Pento serves a diverse range of clients, including bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies, and has expanded its operations to the UK since 2020, adopting a remote-first work model. The platform is designed to enhance user experience by automating payroll tasks and providing employees with easy access to their pay-related information.
Sylvera
Seed Round in 2021
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
TreeCard
Seed Round in 2021
TreeCard Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing eco-friendly payment solutions. Founded in 2020, TreeCard offers a unique wooden debit card designed to promote sustainability and environmental awareness among its users. The card is primarily made from FSC-certified British cherry wood, with minimal plastic used for the contactless chip, sourced from recycled plastic bottles. This innovative product allows consumers to make digital payments while contributing to reforestation efforts, as the interchange fees generated from transactions are allocated towards funding tree planting initiatives. Additionally, TreeCard integrates features such as expenditure tracking and compatibility with mobile payment platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, enhancing user convenience while fostering responsible financial practices.
Sano Genetics
Seed Round in 2021
Sano Genetics is a health technology company that operates a user-centered genetic data-sharing platform. The platform enables researchers to analyze data provided with user consent and to recruit for studies and clinical trials based on participants’ genetic and health information. It provides access to research on genetics and genetic diseases and supports programs that study the genetics of various human traits. The company connects individuals with researchers through its platform, supporting both common and rare disease research and enabling dynamic, health and genetic data sets to advance personalized medicine. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Sano Genetics aims to empower participants to contribute their genetic and health data to scientific studies, facilitating collaboration and enabling new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Spill App
Seed Round in 2021
Spill App Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and development of mobile application software focused on mental health support. The company's application enables employees to connect with counselors for consultations regarding their mental health concerns. By providing a message-based therapy platform, Spill aims to enhance workplace well-being and ensure that the benefits of talking therapy are accessible to all individuals on a daily basis.
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Superscript
Series A in 2020
Superscript is a digital insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through its self-serve online platform, small businesses can efficiently manage their insurance needs. Meanwhile, Superscript's tech-specialist brokerage team provides customized cover for innovative companies with complex risks.
Sense Street
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Sense Street specializes in transforming unstructured market conversations into actionable insights for over-the-counter (OTC) capital markets. The company's platform employs supervised learning algorithms to understand liquidity dynamics, enabling investment banks and asset managers to make data-driven decisions.
Stotles
Seed Round in 2020
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that operates a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Established in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive public sector data, enabling suppliers to track potential contracts, monitor competitors, and gain insights into government buyers. Its platform provides tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, and collaboration features, which help suppliers identify and engage with relevant opportunities in real time. By bringing transparency to the vast financial transactions between governments and businesses, Stotles facilitates better connections between suppliers and government entities, ultimately helping them secure more contracts.
Uncapped
Venture Round in 2020
Uncapped Ltd. is a revenue-based finance provider that enables founders to access growth capital without sacrificing control of their businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company offers business advances ranging from £10,000 to £2 million. Uncapped charges a flat fee of 6% on the capital provided and repays through a revenue share, eliminating the need for interest, personal guarantees, or equity stakes. This model allows for a straightforward and flexible financing solution, as the company assesses funding eligibility using marketing, sales, and accounting data based on current and projected revenues. By providing fair and accessible finance, Uncapped supports entrepreneurs in their growth journey without imposing hidden charges or lengthy processes.
TaxScouts
Series A in 2020
TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.
Orbital Witness
Seed Round in 2020
Orbital Witness Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing property transactions advising services to real estate lawyers. The company aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer an unprecedented view of the legal risks associated with properties. Orbital Witness operates a real estate intelligence platform designed to modernize and accelerate the legal due diligence process by serving as a legal risk assessment tool. This platform enables users to access and organize property information from land registry and local authorities, facilitating document review and automatically flagging potential risks.
QuestDB
Seed Round in 2020
QuestDB develops an open-source time-series database designed for real-time analytics. It provides a high-performance, relational platform optimized for time-series workloads, capable of ingesting data via HTTP, PostgreSQL wire protocol, Influx line protocol, or direct Java clients. The architecture emphasizes efficiency and hardware-aligned design to support millisecond query latency and the ingestion of billions of time-stamped events on standard hardware. QuestDB enables real-time data processing across use cases in finance, IoT, and DevOps observability, with time-series SQL extensions and scalable performance. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in London.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Tickitto
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tickitto AI Ltd, trading as Tickitto, is a UK-based technology company established in 2017. It specializes in developing and operating tools that connect ticketing platforms and travel distributors. Tickitto's core offering is an API solution, enabling partners to access inventory, pricing, and availability from suppliers through a single integration point. Additionally, Tickitto provides a web application for consumers to purchase tickets for various events, including music, sports, theatre, and tours, as well as a real-time commission tracking dashboard for API users. The company was founded by Dana Lattouf and is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.
Peppy Health
Seed Round in 2020
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Harbr
Funding Round in 2020
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.
Sense Street
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Sense Street specializes in transforming unstructured market conversations into actionable insights for over-the-counter (OTC) capital markets. The company's platform employs supervised learning algorithms to understand liquidity dynamics, enabling investment banks and asset managers to make data-driven decisions.
Kiko Homes
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kiko Homes Limited is a residential property automation platform based in Leeds, United Kingdom, established in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing the renting experience for tenants while offering a comprehensive solution for landlords. Through its online application, Kiko Homes facilitates the renting and management of real estate properties, enabling a seamless interaction between landlords and tenants. The platform aims to create a memorable and sustainable renting experience, combining essential features to operate an independent web platform for property management.
Skew Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops and operates an online marketplace focused on providing market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. The platform offers real-time data analytics specifically for bitcoin and ether derivatives, catering to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Skew provides users with customized services and essential tools, including market and custom data dashboards, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, the company aims to enhance market participants' ability to navigate the evolving digital assets space.
Synthesized
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesized Ltd. specializes in secure data infrastructure for businesses. Its software uses advanced machine learning and information security techniques to generate synthetic datasets that mimic the structure of original data without revealing individual data points, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR.
Superscript
Series A in 2020
Superscript is a digital insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through its self-serve online platform, small businesses can efficiently manage their insurance needs. Meanwhile, Superscript's tech-specialist brokerage team provides customized cover for innovative companies with complex risks.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Habitual
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Habitual helps people reverse type 2 diabetes via digital therapeutics plus nutritional intervention.
It began its operation in 2019 with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
Founded in 2014, Cuvva offers flexible, on-demand car insurance through its mobile app. Customers can purchase temporary or pay-monthly policies, with over 6 million policies sold to date.
Uncapped
Seed Round in 2019
Uncapped Ltd. is a revenue-based finance provider that enables founders to access growth capital without sacrificing control of their businesses. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company offers business advances ranging from £10,000 to £2 million. Uncapped charges a flat fee of 6% on the capital provided and repays through a revenue share, eliminating the need for interest, personal guarantees, or equity stakes. This model allows for a straightforward and flexible financing solution, as the company assesses funding eligibility using marketing, sales, and accounting data based on current and projected revenues. By providing fair and accessible finance, Uncapped supports entrepreneurs in their growth journey without imposing hidden charges or lengthy processes.
Founded in 2017, Rossum develops AI-powered data extraction software. Its platform automates information processing from invoices and other documents, integrating with ERP or accounting systems. Serving over 275 enterprise businesses worldwide, Rossum aims to boost productivity and precision while mitigating risks.
Circles powered by StepLadder
Seed Round in 2019
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Hopin
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Skew Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops and operates an online marketplace focused on providing market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. The platform offers real-time data analytics specifically for bitcoin and ether derivatives, catering to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Skew provides users with customized services and essential tools, including market and custom data dashboards, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, the company aims to enhance market participants' ability to navigate the evolving digital assets space.
Pento ApS is a Danish company that operates a platform delivering HR and payroll services tailored for European businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Pento provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that simplifies payroll processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage salary calculations, tax reporting, and compliance. Key features of the platform include Pento Autopilot, which assists with the collection of various employee data such as holiday records and expense claims, and Pento Payroll, a traditional payroll system designed for modern organizational needs. Pento serves a diverse range of clients, including bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies, and has expanded its operations to the UK since 2020, adopting a remote-first work model. The platform is designed to enhance user experience by automating payroll tasks and providing employees with easy access to their pay-related information.
Stotles
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Stotles Ltd is a London-based company that operates a Software as a Service platform aimed at enhancing public-sector procurement accessibility for suppliers. Established in 2017, Stotles aggregates and standardizes extensive public sector data, enabling suppliers to track potential contracts, monitor competitors, and gain insights into government buyers. Its platform provides tools such as a tender inbox, market intelligence, and collaboration features, which help suppliers identify and engage with relevant opportunities in real time. By bringing transparency to the vast financial transactions between governments and businesses, Stotles facilitates better connections between suppliers and government entities, ultimately helping them secure more contracts.
Curve is a London-based fintech company established in 2015. It offers a digital wallet that consolidates multiple cards and bank accounts into one smart card and app. Curve's proprietary technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, allows users to switch payments after making them, and maximizes rewards on existing cards. Authorized by financial regulators across the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has over 6 million customers globally.
Itch specializes in personalized subscription packs for pets, focusing on flea prevention and treatment. Founded in London in 2019, the company collaborates with veterinary experts to provide convenient, effective, and tailored solutions for cats and dogs.
Risk Ledger
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Risk Ledger Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that provides a scalable security assurance platform aimed at enhancing the security of the global supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Harrow, United Kingdom, the company enables clients to input their supplier security policies and assess these against the security maturity of their suppliers. By employing a dynamic controls framework and live assessment data within supplier-owned profiles, Risk Ledger helps organizations identify security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities across their supply chains. The platform combines elements of a secure social network with a risk management system, facilitating an efficient risk assurance program that simplifies the assessment process for vendors of all sizes.
SeedLegals
Series A in 2019
SeedLegals automates legal processes for investors and startups, enabling faster deal completion, dynamic cap table modeling, and real-time investment tracking. It serves over 15,000 UK and French startups.
Peppy Health
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Peppy Health operates an online platform offering specialist support for underserved areas of healthcare such as menopause, fertility and pregnancy, men's health, and women's health. The platform connects users with vetted practitioners, providing personalized care through a secure app.
Orbital Witness
Seed Round in 2019
Orbital Witness Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing property transactions advising services to real estate lawyers. The company aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer an unprecedented view of the legal risks associated with properties. Orbital Witness operates a real estate intelligence platform designed to modernize and accelerate the legal due diligence process by serving as a legal risk assessment tool. This platform enables users to access and organize property information from land registry and local authorities, facilitating document review and automatically flagging potential risks.
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.
Elephant Healthcare
Seed Round in 2019
Founded by doctors in 2018, Elephant Healthcare is a London-based technology company dedicated to addressing global healthcare challenges. It designs and develops a digital health system that aims to connect all aspects of the healthcare ecosystem, transforming primary care, saving lives, and reducing costs.
Synthesized
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesized Ltd. specializes in secure data infrastructure for businesses. Its software uses advanced machine learning and information security techniques to generate synthetic datasets that mimic the structure of original data without revealing individual data points, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR.
Synthesia
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesia Ltd. specializes in AI-driven video generation platforms. Its technology transforms text into professional videos with customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages, enabling efficient creation of personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning content, and more.
Sano Genetics
Seed Round in 2019
Sano Genetics is a health technology company that operates a user-centered genetic data-sharing platform. The platform enables researchers to analyze data provided with user consent and to recruit for studies and clinical trials based on participants’ genetic and health information. It provides access to research on genetics and genetic diseases and supports programs that study the genetics of various human traits. The company connects individuals with researchers through its platform, supporting both common and rare disease research and enabling dynamic, health and genetic data sets to advance personalized medicine. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Sano Genetics aims to empower participants to contribute their genetic and health data to scientific studies, facilitating collaboration and enabling new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
Veratrak
Seed Round in 2019
Veratrak Limited is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing blockchain-based enterprise software tailored for the pharmaceutical supply chain. Founded in 2017, Veratrak provides a document sharing and master data collaboration platform that enables pharmaceutical companies to securely manage and share critical documentation. The platform is designed to enhance communication among partners by allowing for efficient sharing of sensitive information while creating a comprehensive audit history of documentation changes. By leveraging blockchain technology, Veratrak aims to mitigate risks associated with documentation tampering, ensuring the security of operational handovers and driving efficiencies within the healthcare industry.
ThirdEye, LLC operates an artificial intelligence-based security platform that utilizes real-time deep learning on CCTV video streams. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enhances existing security infrastructure by providing retail staff with an AI assistant that analyzes shop floor activity. The platform is designed to combat shoplifting, reduce queue times, prevent stockouts, and deliver actionable analytics for brick-and-mortar retailers. By detecting suspicious behavior and relevant events in real-time, ThirdEye aims to improve the safety and efficiency of retail environments, enabling companies to make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Spill App
Seed Round in 2019
Spill App Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and development of mobile application software focused on mental health support. The company's application enables employees to connect with counselors for consultations regarding their mental health concerns. By providing a message-based therapy platform, Spill aims to enhance workplace well-being and ensure that the benefits of talking therapy are accessible to all individuals on a daily basis.
TaxScouts
Seed Round in 2019
TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.
Wluper Ltd. is a London-based company that has developed an advanced voice-based conversational AI platform focused on navigation and transportation. Founded in 2016, Wluper's product enables intuitive journey planning through a conversational interface, utilizing natural language processing and machine learning technologies. The platform features core components such as deep learning, recurrent neural networks, and speech recognition, allowing users to obtain information and plan journeys in a natural language format. By leveraging these advanced capabilities, Wluper aims to enhance user experiences and provide organizations with tools to improve workforce engagement and operational efficiency.
Many is an online healthcare platform focused on improving male health by addressing issues that have long been stigmatized, such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and premature ejaculation. By providing a discreet and convenient service, Many allows men to access authorized treatments and reliable medical advice without the discomfort of traditional healthcare settings. The platform ensures that medications are delivered directly to customers' doorsteps in proper packaging, promoting a more open dialogue about male health issues. With a commitment to changing the way men approach their health, Many aims to eliminate the taboos surrounding these conditions and provide effective solutions for a significant number of young men.
Superscript
Seed Round in 2018
Superscript is a digital insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through its self-serve online platform, small businesses can efficiently manage their insurance needs. Meanwhile, Superscript's tech-specialist brokerage team provides customized cover for innovative companies with complex risks.
Veratrak
Seed Round in 2018
Veratrak Limited is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing blockchain-based enterprise software tailored for the pharmaceutical supply chain. Founded in 2017, Veratrak provides a document sharing and master data collaboration platform that enables pharmaceutical companies to securely manage and share critical documentation. The platform is designed to enhance communication among partners by allowing for efficient sharing of sensitive information while creating a comprehensive audit history of documentation changes. By leveraging blockchain technology, Veratrak aims to mitigate risks associated with documentation tampering, ensuring the security of operational handovers and driving efficiencies within the healthcare industry.
Circles powered by StepLadder
Seed Round in 2018
A fast-growing, award-winning FinTech pioneering collaborative savings circles to help people all over the world reach their financial goals.
For individuals:
In the UK we offer products to help people raise money for their property deposit, getting married, starting a family, paying for education, cosmetic surgery and paying off debt.
Check out: https://www.joinstepladder.com/
For companies:
You can now white-label our Savings Circles and offer them to your customers and potential customers to increase you market share, improve retention, enhance engagement and generate revenue
Read more here: https://www.step-ladder-solutions.com/
For Investors:
StepLadder is leading the way in the new global category of digital Collaborative Finance. Savings Circles transactions total more than $500 billion worldwide, and 40% of consumers in more than 90 countries around the world use offline and informal ROSCAs. The opportunity is huge. The impact we have on people’s lives is real.
homie.rent
Seed Round in 2018
A prop-tech London based startup making renting hassle-free for renters and agents alike.
Founded in 2016 and backed by Connect Ventures, Seedcamp, and The Family, they've been the biggest seed round of 2017 in proptech, bringing their total investment to £3.2million.
Their personal home finders help renters understand renting and use custom-made tech to search the entire market in real time and take care of all logistics for them.
They also work alongside agents to drive them qualified and move-ready tenants, increasing their deal flow and transactions.
They're a tight-knit team that values honesty and integrity, that wants to move fast together & always puts the renter first.
homie.rent was founded on July 4, 2016 and is headquartered in London, England.
CLUBZERØ
Pre Seed Round in 2018
CLUBZERØ is an innovative AI-powered packaging system that addresses global packaging waste challenges. It offers a scalable, cost-effective alternative to single-use packaging for cities, brands, and businesses. CLUBZERØ provides full-service packaging solutions, including drop points and logistics, with up to 30% savings compared to single-use options. Unlike compostable alternatives, it achieves true zero waste through a circular model, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 93%. CLUBZERØ uses AI for interoperability, accommodating diverse packaging types.
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.
Pace operates a revenue management platform for hotels and hostels, founded in 2017 and based in London. The platform delivers real-time forecasting, price sensitivity analysis, and automated pricing decisions by applying machine learning and proprietary algorithms to optimize revenue and occupancy. It integrates with a property's management system to turnaround pricing within a day of integration, helping hoteliers respond rapidly to demand shifts and maximize bookings across channels.
Stowga is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of warehousing and logistics services. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company aims to eliminate inefficiencies in warehousing by creating a global network of flexible storage solutions. Stowga's platform allows businesses to find, book, and manage warehouse space on a pay-as-you-go basis, leveraging big data and machine learning to optimize supply chains and ensure that inventory is stored in the most suitable locations. With over 4,000 warehouses listed in the UK, Stowga connects companies with logistics and delivery firms in need of space, while also offering on-demand insurance options. This approach not only enhances service quality but also reduces costs for customers, ultimately generating more revenue for warehouse operators.
Aibuild
Seed Round in 2017
Ai Build Limited is a London-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies for large-scale additive manufacturing. Established in 2015, the firm provides a comprehensive solution that includes cloud-based software, robotic extruders, and specialized enclosures to facilitate autonomous 3D printing of large products. Their technology allows factories to produce complex parts and structures using recycled materials, enhancing efficiency while minimizing waste and costs. Ai Build supports various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and energy, by offering continuous infrastructure and technical support throughout the subscription period. The company's mission is to transform manufacturing into a more sustainable and accessible process, empowering the factories of the future with innovative solutions for on-demand production.
SeedLegals
Seed Round in 2017
SeedLegals automates legal processes for investors and startups, enabling faster deal completion, dynamic cap table modeling, and real-time investment tracking. It serves over 15,000 UK and French startups.
Thriva Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of at-home diagnostic kits for personalized health monitoring. Founded in 2015, Thriva offers a finger-prick blood test that allows individuals to easily track various health metrics, such as liver function, cholesterol, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, thyroid, iron levels, and testosterone levels. The testing process includes lancets for blood collection and a prepaid envelope for returning samples to their partner laboratory for analysis. The results are reviewed by an in-house qualified general practitioner to ensure accuracy and provide insights. Additionally, Thriva operates an online subscription platform that helps users analyze and monitor their health over time, guiding them on areas for improvement. The company has established a strategic partnership with The Doctors Laboratory to enhance its testing capabilities.
WealthKernel
Seed Round in 2017
WealthKernel is a London-based platform that provides a go-to API for automated financial services, enabling UK and EU mass affluent clients to access financial advice through human guidance or a user-friendly digital interface. The company offers a wealth management platform that supplies investment management and infrastructure support tools to assist advisers with risk profiling and portfolio management, helping institutions distribute investment products digitally, develop wealth management services, and reach beyond traditional market segments. Positioned as a scalable infrastructure for savings, investments and pensions, WealthKernel functions as a centralized platform that firms plug into rather than build in-house. Founded in 2015, WealthKernel focuses on compliance and distribution as a service, delivering adviser support and digital distribution capabilities to the financial services sector.
MarcoPolo Learning
Series A in 2017
MarcoPolo Learning, Inc. is an educational media company focused on developing applications for children aged 3 to 7 years. Its flagship offering, MarcoPolo World School, provides an early learning platform that encompasses a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum, featuring over 2,000 lessons and interactive activities aimed at enhancing literacy and learning. Established in 2012, the company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Shanghai. MarcoPolo has received numerous accolades for its educational content, including a nomination for a 2019 Emmy Award, the Kidscreen Best Learning App Award, and various Parents' Choice awards, highlighting its commitment to high-quality educational experiences for young learners.
Bloomsbury AI
Seed Round in 2017
Bloomsbury AI Limited was a London-based company that developed a language processing platform aimed at enabling users to create, utilize, and share text-understanding computer applications. Founded in April 2015 by a team of innovators, the company utilized artificial intelligence to automate expertise and facilitate data analytics through written dialog with computers. This approach allowed users to execute repetitive tasks more efficiently, mimicking the learning process of human apprentices. Bloomsbury AI's technology was designed to read background documents and learn from expert feedback, ultimately creating programs that could perform similar actions. The company, which aimed to streamline the interaction between users and technology, went into liquidation, and at one point was a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.
Labstep
Convertible Note in 2017
Labstep Ltd is a company that develops an innovative app and online platform designed to assist scientists in recording and reproducing experiments. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the platform facilitates the creation of timelines and audit trails for laboratory activities, enabling users to build a library of protocols that can be tracked and shared within research groups. It offers features for walking through protocols at the bench, including built-in timers, the ability to add variable reagents, and options to attach photos or comments to specific steps. Additionally, Labstep serves as a personal notebook for individual users or a collaborative space for lab groups to comment and track progress. The platform also meets technical requirements for compliant electronic records, ensuring that all relevant data and metadata related to research activities are captured in real time.
Founded in 2014, Cuvva offers flexible, on-demand car insurance through its mobile app. Customers can purchase temporary or pay-monthly policies, with over 6 million policies sold to date.
Wevat is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a mobile application designed to simplify the process of reclaiming value-added tax for tourists shopping in Europe. The application enables users to electronically submit claims for tax refunds on their purchases, thereby enhancing transparency in international shopping and facilitating savings for travelers. By digitizing the tax-free shopping experience, Wevat aims to make tax refunds more accessible and efficient for its users.
CyberSmart
Convertible Note in 2017
CyberSmart Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing and developing automated compliance software platforms. The company offers a suite of products, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR Ready, CyberSmart Platform, and certOS, which help businesses identify, secure, and certify security incidents. Its cloud-based dashboard manages the compliance process, while desktop applications deployed across networks monitor compliance status and detect non-conformities. Additionally, CyberSmart provides ongoing protection through regular security checks and cyber insurance coverage, targeting small to medium-sized businesses seeking to mitigate cyber threats and navigate evolving regulations.
Founded in 2015, Monese operates an online banking alternative platform that enables users to manage their money digitally. It offers current accounts with features such as online banking, local and international payments, debit cards for purchases and withdrawals worldwide, and a mobile application for finance management.
Telleroo
Seed Round in 2016
Telleroo is a financial software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded on June 1, 2016, by Andrew Cookson, Fabian Flatz, Michael Riedler, and Miguel Castro. The company specializes in developing a platform that facilitates automated bulk payments for businesses, allowing users to streamline their financial processes without relying on traditional bank services. Its software seamlessly integrates with various accounting systems and payment applications, enabling users to import payment files and automate transactions for payroll, supplier payments, and other financial activities. This integration helps businesses and finance professionals enhance efficiency and manage their payment workflows more effectively.
Weengs Ltd. is a logistics company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in mobile courier, packaging, and shipping services. Founded in 2015, Weengs operates an app designed to streamline the fulfillment process for eBay sellers, small and medium businesses, and retailers. The company focuses on enhancing the e-commerce experience by providing a fully integrated fulfillment service that includes collection, packaging, and shipping. Weengs addresses various fulfillment challenges by offering pay-as-you-ship options, utilizing professional packers and quality materials to ensure safe and efficient handling of items. By leveraging aggregated shipping volumes, Weengs secures better shipping rates for its clients, allowing them to save time and money while improving customer satisfaction. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to focus on growth rather than logistics.
MarcoPolo Learning
Seed Round in 2016
MarcoPolo Learning, Inc. is an educational media company focused on developing applications for children aged 3 to 7 years. Its flagship offering, MarcoPolo World School, provides an early learning platform that encompasses a comprehensive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum, featuring over 2,000 lessons and interactive activities aimed at enhancing literacy and learning. Established in 2012, the company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Shanghai. MarcoPolo has received numerous accolades for its educational content, including a nomination for a 2019 Emmy Award, the Kidscreen Best Learning App Award, and various Parents' Choice awards, highlighting its commitment to high-quality educational experiences for young learners.