Cookaway
Equity Crowdfunding in 2024
Cookaway is an online food platform that specializes in providing a diverse selection of authentic recipe boxes curated by expert chefs. The company's offerings include all necessary ingredients, such as premium oils, along with detailed recipe cards that guide users in preparing various world cuisines at home. In addition to its recipe boxes, Cookaway also offers virtual cooking experiences for corporate clients, allowing participants to engage in live cooking sessions led by professional chefs. This dual approach enables customers to enjoy high-quality meals while enhancing their culinary skills in a convenient and interactive manner.
FantaCycling
Pre Seed Round in 2024
FantaCycling is a fantasy cycling app that allows cycling enthusiasts to create and manage their own teams while competing in virtual races. Users can assemble a team of 30 riders from all UCI World Tour teams within a budget, with the goal of scoring points based on rider performance in actual races. The platform supports both private leagues for friends and public leagues that connect users globally through geolocation. Players can form teams using various methods, including offline auctions or guided quotations from FantaCycling's staff. The app also organizes special events in collaboration with sponsors, offering exciting prizes and challenges linked to major cycling races. With a vibrant community of over 125,000 registered users and more than 80,000 participating in the global championship, FantaCycling maintains a strong social media presence, including a popular YouTube channel and a weekly TV show on Bike Channel TV. This engaging platform fosters connections among cycling fans and enhances their experience in the sport.
Signature Brew
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Signature Brew operates as a music bar and brewery that aims to unite people through a combination of craft beer and live music. The venue serves beer and other alcoholic beverages and hosts performances, providing a social setting where patrons can enjoy fresh drinks and memorable experiences centered on music and community.
Laka
Funding Round in 2023
Laka Ltd is an InsurTech startup founded in 2017 in London that offers a peer‑to‑peer bicycle insurance platform. The service provides coverage for bicycles, e‑bikes, and accessories against theft, vandalism, damage, and loss. Policyholders join a community of like‑minded riders who collectively set fair premiums. The platform also supplies recovery advice and support after incidents. The company focuses on delivering a straightforward, cost‑effective insurance solution for bike owners.
SRSLY Low Carb
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
SRSLY Low Carb is an online food delivery company that focuses on providing a variety of low-carb food options for different occasions. The company’s platform offers an extensive selection of low-carb foods, including snacks and daily essentials, from both its own brand and other brands. By prioritizing taste and accessibility, SRSLY Low Carb aims to make low-carb lifestyles more enjoyable for consumers, allowing them to order food quickly and conveniently.
Superbutler
Seed Round in 2023
Superbutler is an AI-powered digital concierge platform tailored for the hotel and hospitality industry. This software-as-a-service solution offers a comprehensive range of e-commerce services, including room service, dining reservations, spa bookings, minibar orders, laundry services, limousine reservations, and tour packages. By integrating these essential services, Superbutler aims to enhance the operational efficiency of hotels and improve the overall guest experience.
Fieldwork Robotics
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Fieldwork Robotics designs, develops and manufactures autonomous modular robots for agricultural harvesting. Based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, the company was established to deploy a soft, adaptable robotic arm with a highly sensitive gripper that can handle delicate fruit. Its commercial tools are focused on raspberry harvesting, aiming to reduce harvest costs per berry, minimize waste, and provide predictable, sustainable operations for fruit growers. The technology supports scalable, autonomous harvesting across orchards and fields, offering a reliable solution to improve efficiency in berry production.
Shoorah is a mental health and well-being platform offering a range of tools to support users' emotional and physical well-being. The platform provides on-demand, personalized support, including AI-driven therapy assistance, mood and sleep tracking, guided meditation and breathwork sessions, journaling, and daily routine features. Shoorah aims to help users proactively manage their mental health, whether they're new to self-care or looking to maintain their well-being. The platform is designed to be accessible and beneficial for all users, regardless of their current stage in their wellness journey.
Taylor & Hart
Venture Round in 2023
Taylor & Hart Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the design and sale of diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, and custom jewelry. Established in 2011, the company focuses on allowing individuals to express their emotions through unique, personalized pieces. It offers an extensive selection of over 100,000 ethically sourced, GIA-graded diamonds, ensuring high quality and ethical standards. Taylor & Hart has received numerous accolades, including the "Best New Jeweler" award in 2014, and has been featured in prominent publications such as the Telegraph and Forbes. The company operates primarily online, providing worldwide shipping, and has garnered a customer satisfaction rating exceeding 9.6 out of 10 from over 120 reviews. Taylor & Hart has successfully raised over $500,000 through crowdfunding initiatives and has transacted more than $2 million in sales over the past year. A distinctive feature of each ring is a pink diamond set on the inside, which serves as the company's trademark.
Freestar
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Freestar is a beverage company that offers gluten-free and vegan alcohol-free beers.
Splint Invest
Seed Round in 2023
Splint Invest is a platform facilitating retail investors' access to alternative investments. It pre-selects issuers offering investment products, handling legal requirements, tokenization, custody, and data management for private investors.
Jump Ship Brewing
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Jump Ship Brewing is a brewing company that specializes in the production of alcohol-free beers and craft-brewed drinks.
Fantasy Football Hub
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Fantasy Football Hub is a company specializing in Premier League fantasy football, leveraging artificial intelligence and big data to enhance the user experience. Established in 2019 by Will Thomas, the business offers subscription-based access to a range of analytical tools, expert insights, and specialized content aimed at helping members excel in fantasy football. The platform caters to enthusiasts of the sport, providing resources that enable users to make informed decisions and improve their chances of success in fantasy leagues. Supported by notable industry investors, including former professional footballer Micah Richards, Fantasy Football Hub has positioned itself as a valuable resource for fantasy sports enthusiasts.
Oddbox
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Oddbox is a London-based social enterprise combating food waste by delivering weekly boxes of fresh, surplus, and 'wonky' fruits and vegetables directly to customers at a discounted price. They source produce directly from local farms and markets, ensuring fair prices for farmers while reducing waste. Oddbox also donates 10% of its produce to charities fighting food poverty.
Fagura
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Fagura is a financial technology company focused on creating a digital banking ecosystem. Initially, it operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that connects borrowers seeking loans at lower interest rates with investors looking for more consistent returns than traditional bank deposits. This platform is designed to facilitate advantageous financial transactions between individuals, enabling borrowers to manage their finances more effectively while offering investors attractive profit potential. As Fagura progresses, it plans to expand its range of financial services, with the goal of evolving into a comprehensive online banking solution poised for growth and entry into new markets.
The Meal Prep Market (formerly Marvin's Den)
Seed Round in 2022
Marketplace for healthy fresh and frozen precooked meals, connecting small to large meal prep companies to the wider public. Our mission is to make healthy meals as accessible, convenient and easy to order as takeaway meals currently are!
Nevomo
Convertible Note in 2022
Nevomo develops next-generation rail technology that enables hyperloop-inspired transport by combining magnetic levitation, a passive magrail system and autonomous control to upgrade existing railway lines. The magrail concept allows retrofitting conventional rails to support higher speeds—up to 300 kph on standard lines and 415 kph on high-speed corridors—while preserving existing rolling stock. The technology can progress to vacuum-based systems (hyperrail) with potential speeds of 600 kph on normal lines and 1000 kph on high-speed lines, and ultimately to vacuum tube corridors for top speeds around 1200 kph. Capex for retrofitting is estimated at 6-8 million euros per kilometer, substantially lower than new high-speed line builds. Early energy and maintenance advantages arise from reduced mechanical friction and overall system efficiency. Founded in 2017, Nevomo has pursued proofs of concept and demonstrations, and collaborates with partners such as TME Transfer Multisort Electronics and Microsoft, supported by a multinational R&D team and an international advisory board.
Concrete4Change
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Concrete4Change is a pioneering company developing technology to permanently capture and utilize CO2 in concrete production. It aims to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 within concrete, enhancing its strength and durability. The company has been recognized for its innovation, winning awards such as the United Nations' Most Innovative Net-Zero Technology award at COP26.
BeeLine
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
BeeLine is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing a handlebar-mounted navigation device designed for cyclists. This device connects to a mobile application available on both iPhone and Android platforms, allowing users to select their destination and customize their route with multiple waypoints. The focus of BeeLine's product is to enhance the cycling experience by enabling users to enjoy their journey rather than simply reaching their destination. The company emphasizes intuitive design and intelligent routing, along with features such as tracking and social sharing, which foster a sense of community among cyclists. BeeLine sells its devices through an online store, providing users with accessible and innovative navigation solutions tailored for cycling enthusiasts.
Assetz Capital
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Founded in 2013, Assetz Capital is a UK-based marketplace lender specializing in SME finance, bridging loans, and property development. It offers direct lending services through an online platform, connecting investors with borrowers while taking tangible security on all loans.
QED Naval
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Founded in 2008, QED Naval is a UK-based naval architecture consultancy specializing in the marine renewable energy sector. It offers services such as CAD design, structural assessment, and wind, wave, and tidal loading analysis for offshore wind, wave, and tidal devices.
Clean Kitchen Club
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Clean Kitchen Club operates a network of 100% vegan restaurants and delivery services throughout London. The company specializes in producing plant-based food products, focusing on transforming popular non-vegan dishes into vegan alternatives. By repurposing a wide range of ingredients, Clean Kitchen Club aims to elevate the appeal of plant-based dining and provide consumers with convenient access to organic food options.
Residently
Venture Round in 2022
Residently is a company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing the renting experience for both landlords and tenants. The platform offers property management services to landlords, helping them reduce costs and minimize vacancy periods. Additionally, Residently supports realtors and property managers in effectively managing their tenant relationships. For tenants, the company offers a range of services and experiences designed to make renting more flexible and rewarding. Overall, Residently focuses on streamlining the rental process and improving the overall experience for all parties involved in residential leasing.
Mootral is an AgriTech company founded in 2017, headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, with a British presence. It develops natural feed supplements that reduce methane emissions from ruminants and aims to eliminate antibiotic use in livestock. The company supplies its solutions to farmers, agribusinesses, and governments, supporting sustainable and safe food production while addressing climate change and antimicrobial resistance.
IPG Energy
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Diesel generators are everywhere. From construction sites to data centres – even providing backup power to wind farms – diesel remains the most reliable and secure way for businesses to access the power they need, when they need it. This necessity for energy security is stalling the net-zero transition.
At IPG Energy, we’re committed to tackling this. We’re a climate-tech company working with the construction industry to demonstrate that our clean, fuel-agnostic renewable generator is the solution for accelerating the transition to green fuels in hard-to-abate sectors.
Backed by academic institutions, government agencies and pioneering manufacturing and commercial partners, our founding team came together with our patented Flameless Combustion technology to deliver a fuel-agnostic generator to guarantee access to clean, on-demand power from any fuel, in any industry, anywhere.
Spoke London
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Spoke London is a privately held company specializing in men's clothing, focusing on providing better fitting and stylish apparel sold exclusively online. The company designs a range of products, including trousers, shorts, and t-shirts, and utilizes an e-commerce model to reach its customers. Spoke London offers flexible sizing and fit options, allowing customers to select from multiple measurements to ensure a more personalized fit compared to traditional retail offerings. The platform also provides custom finish options, enhancing the shopping experience and catering to individual preferences.
COAT is a sustainable paint company that focuses on transforming the home decorating experience. Since its inception, COAT has maintained a carbon-neutral status, emphasizing its commitment to environmental responsibility. The company develops innovative paint coating products made from high-quality raw materials, including quality pigments, resin, and high-grade titanium dioxide. These products cater to various surfaces such as walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, wood, and exteriors. COAT aims to provide customers with sustainable materials that promote zero-waste production, thereby redefining how individuals approach purchasing paint for their homes.
RideTandem
Seed Round in 2022
RideTandem specializes in transforming local transportation companies into smart shuttle services for work commutes, education trips, and other purposes.
Income offers buyback obligation and "cashflow buffer" to protect investors in case all the risks identified materialize. They offer simple and secured investments in loans.
Good-Loop
Series A in 2022
Good-Loop is an advertising platform that converts ad spend into charitable funding. It runs video ads across a network of quality online publishers and uses an opt-in model where users who choose to watch an advertisement have 50% of the advertiser revenue donated to a social cause of their choice. This approach is positioned as more engaging and ethically aligned, with completed view rates reported at 61%—well above typical YouTube completion rates of around 30% for the same ads. The company aims to provide a positive experience for audiences and a meaningful channel for brands to support causes. Good-Loop participated in the Collider Startup Accelerator in 2017.
Wegaw processes remote sensing satellite data using artificial intelligence to monitor renewable energy sources such as water and snow. This enables clients to enhance their energy forecasting capabilities, increasing production by up to 10% and improving trading prices.
CLUBZERØ
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
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.
Solivus
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Solivus specializes in lightweight rooftop solar technology for commercial and industrial buildings. Their systems are designed for easy installation and operation, enabling businesses across various sectors to reduce their carbon footprint and generate renewable energy.
Locket
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Locket offers innovative smart home insurance services aimed at enhancing the safety and security of homes. The company operates on a membership model, prioritizing a personalized approach to insurance by actively defending its clients rather than simply providing payouts after incidents. By leveraging technology, Locket seeks to "danger-proof" everyday life and offers adaptive coverage that evolves with its members' changing needs. Customers can access a smart marketplace upon signing up, where they can purchase tailored insurance products and services, benefiting from rewards, discounts, and savings on premiums. Locket's focus is on protecting both valuable possessions and the irreplaceable aspects of individuals' lives, fostering a sense of assurance that goes beyond traditional insurance models.
Threedium
Seed Round in 2021
Threedium specializes in enhancing online brand experiences through lightweight, interactive 3D/AR formats. Its cloud-based platform transforms static images into fully interactive 3D models, working seamlessly across digital channels and devices. Established in 2017, Threedium is headquartered in London.
Typewise
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Typewise AG is a Swiss deep tech company established in 2019 and headquartered in Binningen, Switzerland. It specializes in developing innovative text prediction technology and offers a range of products aimed at enhancing communication efficiency. The flagship product, the Typewise Keyboard, is an award-winning app available for iOS and Android that supports over 30 languages and includes features like a custom dictionary and predictive text capabilities, specifically catering to users in multilingual contexts, including support for Hinglish. Additionally, Typewise provides an AI Writing Assistant, a browser-based tool designed to improve the speed and quality of written communication, particularly for customer service and sales teams. The company also offers a Text Prediction API that allows developers to integrate its advanced text prediction capabilities into their own applications, thereby enhancing user experience and productivity. With nearly 2 million installations of its keyboard app, Typewise aims to make everyday communication easier and more efficient.
Coco Coders
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Coco Coders is an EdTech company offering live online coding lessons for children aged 6-14. Its mission is to make coding education fun, affordable, and accessible, with options for private one-on-one sessions or group lessons.
Staykeepers
Seed Round in 2021
Staykeepers is a technology-driven platform that leverages the shared economy to enhance revenue potential for institutional residential owners and management companies. Specializing in short-term accommodations, Staykeepers provides a rental platform that serves as an amenity for residents and students. The company facilitates referrals and rentals to purpose-built student accommodation and build-to-rent operators, streamlining lead qualification and improving tenant and student communication. Additionally, Staykeepers manages logistics related to property viewings and arrivals, thereby helping real estate owners increase occupancy rates and tap into previously unexploited revenue streams.
EBar is a startup that develops automated self-service drinks dispensing systems and related bar units, including mobile and permanently installed units that can be moved between venues to provide additional dispensing capacity at live events. The technology seeks to speed service, reduce wait times, and improve venue efficiency and sales by enabling self-serve beverage service.
Jump Into Reality®
Debt Financing in 2021
Jump Into Reality is an XR company awarded in 2018 with the Digital El Español Prize in the category of Artificial Intelligence. Their SaaS product is an affordable, accessible and easy-to-use software which allows designers of all types to create, share and manage interior design projects with their clients, in real time.
Fagura
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Fagura is a financial technology company focused on creating a digital banking ecosystem. Initially, it operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that connects borrowers seeking loans at lower interest rates with investors looking for more consistent returns than traditional bank deposits. This platform is designed to facilitate advantageous financial transactions between individuals, enabling borrowers to manage their finances more effectively while offering investors attractive profit potential. As Fagura progresses, it plans to expand its range of financial services, with the goal of evolving into a comprehensive online banking solution poised for growth and entry into new markets.
SmartGuide
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
SmartGuide transforms smartphones into personal travel guides, offering users self-paced exploration of destinations with engaging stories, offline maps, and location-based recommendations. It serves as a platform for tourism organizations to publish digital guides, generating revenue through partnerships with these entities.
Hypha Knowledge Integration
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Hypha is a new Innovation Intelligence Platform that unifies people, knowledge, data, insights and strategy to drive growth.
Better Nature
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Better Nature Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in the production of organic plant-based protein products. Founded in 2018 and located in Chesterfield, the company primarily offers a range of tempeh products, including tempeh mince, tempeh rashers, smoked tempeh, and lupin tempeh. These products are designed to provide nutrition for vegan diets, leveraging the benefits of tempeh, which is created through the fermentation of cooked soybeans. This process yields a protein-rich, gluten-free food that is also high in prebiotics and fiber. Better Nature distributes its offerings through an online platform, making its products accessible to a wide audience.
Fullgreen
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Founded in 2015, Fullgreen specializes in innovative, long-life plant-based products. Using globally patented technology, they create low-carb alternatives to traditional rice and grains, made from vegetables like cauliflower. Their products are available in over 9,000 retail stores across the UK and US, and exported internationally.
Jump Into Reality®
Seed Round in 2021
Jump Into Reality is an XR company awarded in 2018 with the Digital El Español Prize in the category of Artificial Intelligence. Their SaaS product is an affordable, accessible and easy-to-use software which allows designers of all types to create, share and manage interior design projects with their clients, in real time.
Crypterium
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Crypterium is developing a mobile app that allows instant payments in cryptocurrency using existing payment infrastructures such as NFC terminals or QR codes.
It allows its users to issue a virtual VISA card, bind it to their crypto account, link it to Apple Pay, and pay with crypto by simply using a smartphone.
Imployable
Seed Round in 2021
Imployable is a career development platform that empowers individuals to identify, map, and track their way into new careers. It aims to create equality of opportunity for all users, regardless of age, background, ability, or disability.
Wurkr is a video platform that facilitates collaboration among teams in an immersive virtual workspace, designed to emulate a physical office environment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, England, Wurkr's Software as a Service (SaaS) platform offers a range of features including external guest meetings, screen sharing, messaging, and communication tools. By providing these services, Wurkr aims to enhance company culture and foster spontaneous collaboration and creativity in remote and distributed work settings, enabling organizations to operate effectively from anywhere.
Sono Motors
Venture Round in 2020
Sono Motors is a solar mobility solutions company focused on integrating solar technology into electric vehicles. It designs and develops its own solar electric vehicle, the Sion, with solar panels embedded in the vehicle body to charge the battery, aiming to extend range and reduce CO2 emissions. The company pursues solar integration across various vehicle platforms, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and offers related products and services such as solar modules, solar charge controllers, data services, and engineering services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, the company emphasizes renewable energy powered mobility and climate-friendly transportation.
Solivus
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Solivus specializes in lightweight rooftop solar technology for commercial and industrial buildings. Their systems are designed for easy installation and operation, enabling businesses across various sectors to reduce their carbon footprint and generate renewable energy.
GridDuck
Seed Round in 2020
GridDuck transforms homes and businesses into part of the smart grid. It uses a Zigbee wireless network for real-time energy monitoring and control via its gateway, connected plugs, relays, and switches. The system also monitors grid conditions and responds to commands from the gateway.
Comino
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Founded with over fifteen years of experience in hardware R&D, Comino is an international startup specializing in the design and production of liquid-cooled PCs and servers. Their products consume up to 40% less electricity than equivalent air-cooling computers. Operating primarily in AI, Forensic, Gaming, and Video Rendering industries, they offer services tailored for energy-efficient computing.
Bindr
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bindr is an educational technology platform that connects students worldwide to study together, providing motivation, accountability, and opportunities for collaboration. The service enables users to join virtual study sessions with peers, stay focused, and participate in a range of educational activities, including forming meaningful friendships and exploring skills by connecting with others for learning outside the classroom.
DeadHappy
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
DeadHappy Limited, established in 2013 and based in Leicester, UK, specializes in digital pay-as-you-go life insurance services. It offers customized life insurance products under the brand 'Deathwishes', catering to various categories such as financial, responsible, thoughtful, personal, adventurous, and charitable. The company's unique approach allows customers to price their insurance based on current circumstances and add further coverage on a rolling basis, aiming to provide cheaper, easier, and better life insurance options compared to traditional providers.
Knoma Ltd is a London-based company that operates an online platform designed to facilitate access to educational loans for a variety of courses, including cybersecurity, coding, and software development. Founded in 2018 and previously known as Higgler Europe Ltd, Knoma aims to address the digital skills gap in the evolving global economy. The platform allows users to finance their education by spreading course costs over flexible monthly payments, with loans available up to £10,000, all offered without interest or fees. By partnering with leading coding and tech schools, Knoma emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and aims to make education more accessible, thereby helping individuals enhance their career prospects and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing job market.
Urban
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Urban is a London-based wellness platform that provides an online booking portal for on-demand, at-home and in-person wellness treatments. It connects users with qualified, pre-vetted practitioners offering massage, beauty, personal training, yoga, fitness, physiotherapy, and mindfulness sessions, available in-person or online, with detailed practitioner profiles featuring bios, ratings, and reviews. Urban aims to make wellness rituals accessible in urban lifestyles and was founded in 2014.
MiiCare
Pre Seed Round in 2020
MiiCare designs an AI-driven home care platform for aging individuals, co-created with older adults, families, and caregivers. It transforms homes into safe, connected spaces using telehealth devices, passive sensors, acoustic sensing, and AI digital therapeutics. The platform's conversational AI, Monica, acts as a health coach, monitoring users' homes, ensuring medication adherence, motivating healthy habits, and alerting caregivers to behavior or health changes. MiiCare aims to reduce care costs, staff burden, and hospitalizations while improving user engagement.
Mootral
Seed Round in 2020
Mootral is an AgriTech company founded in 2017, headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, with a British presence. It develops natural feed supplements that reduce methane emissions from ruminants and aims to eliminate antibiotic use in livestock. The company supplies its solutions to farmers, agribusinesses, and governments, supporting sustainable and safe food production while addressing climate change and antimicrobial resistance.
Gravity Co-living
Convertible Note in 2020
Gravity Co-living is a catalyst for personal and professional development. It is a co-living brand that aims to create a global community of young professionals by offering beautifully designed living spaces with a strong focus on delivering the best possible lifestyle experience for members.
Gravity Co-living was founded in 2017 and is based in London.
Zobi Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in home intelligence technology. The company designs and manufactures Hedgehog, a device that monitors WiFi networks to detect and prevent suspicious activity across all connected devices. Accompanying this hardware is the Hedgehog app, which enables users to scan and monitor their networks effectively. Zobi's solutions take a comprehensive approach to home security by anonymously profiling each household and utilizing this information to identify unusual behavior, thereby safeguarding homes from cybercriminals. The company primarily sells its products through online channels.
Pynk is an investment platform that uses artificial intelligence to harness crowd insights for financial decisions. It aggregates predictions from a global community across more than 185 countries and combines them with in-house analysis to guide short- and long-term investments, aiming to reduce risk and deliver market-beating returns. The platform powers a wealth management solution that applies this Crowd Wisdom approach to investment decisions; the company was founded in 2018 by Seth Ward, Rupert Barksfield and Mark Little.
AllPlants
Seed Round in 2020
AllPlants Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in preparing and delivering vegan meal packages across the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes from Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. AllPlants focuses on providing convenient, healthy, and sustainable meal options, with its frozen meals being handmade to ensure essential nutrients are preserved. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices, utilizing packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By delivering these carefully crafted meals directly to customers' doorsteps, AllPlants aims to promote a plant-based lifestyle that benefits both individuals and the planet.
Plum Fintech
Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Plum Fintech Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London with additional offices in Athens and Nicosia, develops Plum, an AI-driven money management application operating on Facebook Messenger. The company's software employs algorithms to analyze users' spending habits, enabling automated tracking and management of finances. As of now, Plum has assisted over 2 million individuals across Europe, offering services such as effortless saving, empowered spending, and accessible investing, including pension and tax-wrapper products.
EBar is a startup that develops automated self-service drinks dispensing systems and related bar units, including mobile and permanently installed units that can be moved between venues to provide additional dispensing capacity at live events. The technology seeks to speed service, reduce wait times, and improve venue efficiency and sales by enabling self-serve beverage service.
Houst, formerly known as Airsorted, is a short-term rental management service based in London, U.K. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for homeowners looking to maximize their rental income while minimizing the complexities associated with short-let hosting. Houst manages various aspects of property letting, including listing creation, pricing optimization, marketing, and guest management. By automating these processes, the company aims to deliver a hassle-free experience for homeowners, allowing them to achieve higher rental yields without the stress of day-to-day operations. With a mission to simplify home-sharing, Houst caters to both individual homeowners and the broader market by promoting efficient and effective rental practices.
Save Your Wardrobe
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Save Your Wardrobe is a fashion and retail technology startup offering a circular digital platform that enables post-purchase care for brands, retailers, and marketplaces. Its solution combines SaaS infrastructure with an on-demand network of artisans and logistics providers to deliver repair, alterations, cleaning, and resale services. The platform supports brands by streamlining operations, logistics, and customer communication, while live data dashboards provide visibility into service activity. It operates through partnerships with leading brands such as Zalando and Hugo Boss and maintains operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the United States. It has earned industry recognition, including the LVMH Innovation Award at VivaTech 2023, and is supported by LVMH through La Maison des Startups.
TransferGo
Series B in 2019
TransferGo is a global money transfer company that enables individuals and businesses to send money internationally through a digital account-to-account platform. Headquartered in London, it offers online transfers with same-day delivery to selected destinations and aims to provide economical rates compared with banks and cash bureaus. The service targets migrant workers sending funds home and businesses paying suppliers, charging a fixed transfer fee and a currency conversion margin per transaction.
Recruitment Smart
Seed Round in 2019
Recruitment Smart is a B2B SaaS platform specializing in deep technology solutions for human resources. The company automates the entire talent supply chain process, allowing organizations to efficiently find, evaluate, and hire top talent ahead of their competitors. Its advanced platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the recruitment experience by streamlining screening and sourcing processes. By integrating with applicant tracking systems, it analyzes candidate attributes, including work experience, skills, and qualifications, while also considering qualitative factors such as length of service and geographical location. This comprehensive approach enables recruiters to identify and select the most suitable candidates for their organizations quickly and effectively.
AltoVita
Pre Seed Round in 2019
AltoVita is a provider of an innovative corporate accommodation platform designed to streamline the process of booking travel accommodations for employees. The company utilizes enterprise software that emphasizes a human-centric approach, allowing organizations to quickly access a vast network of over 1 million vetted housing options worldwide, including serviced apartments, professionally managed homes, aparthotels, and co-living spaces. This platform significantly reduces the traditional 48-to-72-hour bidding process to just a few minutes, enabling companies to efficiently manage budget parameters while catering to the specific needs of their employees. AltoVita's services are backed by a comprehensive Four-Tier Quality Control system, ensuring compliance and duty of care. Headquartered in London, with regional offices in Singapore and Dallas, AltoVita operates in 165 countries and 1,238 cities, making it a prominent player in the corporate accommodations sector.
Play2Speak
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Play2Speak is an Edtech company that specializes in enhancing English language learning through an interactive virtual reality experience. The company has developed a language learning game that immerses users in a sea adventure, where they can engage in conversations with AI-based characters. This innovative approach helps anxious language learners practice speaking English in a safe and supportive environment, thereby boosting their confidence. Users can evaluate their pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency through lifelike interactions, while also utilizing a scoring and reporting tool to track their progress. Play2Speak aims to transform the language learning experience by making it engaging and effective for learners of all levels.
savvy navvy
Seed Round in 2019
savvy navvy Ltd is a Bournemouth-based company that operates a sailing navigation app, offering a comprehensive solution for sailors. Founded in 2017, the company aims to streamline the sailing experience by integrating automated route planning with real-time weather, tide, and boat data. This innovative app enables users to consolidate various navigation needs into a single platform, allowing for the creation of tailored passage plans based on specific boat details. By combining essential navigational elements, savvy navvy enhances safety and efficiency, making marine travel more accessible and convenient for sailors around the world.
Wegaw
Product Crowdfunding in 2019
Wegaw processes remote sensing satellite data using artificial intelligence to monitor renewable energy sources such as water and snow. This enables clients to enhance their energy forecasting capabilities, increasing production by up to 10% and improving trading prices.
Spare Parts 3D
Seed Round in 2018
Spare Parts 3D is a company focused on transforming spare parts supply chains through innovative additive manufacturing solutions. It has developed an end-to-end software platform that automates the identification of parts suitable for 3D printing and creates digital inventories and passports. This system streamlines the selection of service suppliers for three-dimensional printing, enabling industrial businesses to implement additive manufacturing technology effectively. By driving inventory digitalization and facilitating local on-demand production, Spare Parts 3D aims to optimize operations and enhance efficiency in the management of spare parts.
NEO Finance
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
NEO Finance, AB is a financial services company that specializes in peer-to-peer lending. Founded in 2014 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, it operates across Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and the Netherlands. The company manages the "Paskolų klubas" platform, which facilitates peer-to-peer lending, and it also offers payment initiation and account information services through its "Neopay" brand. NEO Finance holds an unlimited e-money institution license and provides various financial products, including buyback and provision fund services. Its technology infrastructure includes an in-house IT system, and the company maintains a long-term partnership with a debt collection and recovery firm. NEO Finance aims to deliver competitive returns to its users, with an average return rate of 12 percent.
Eventopedia
Seed Round in 2018
Eventopedia is a leading global platform facilitating the discovery and booking of venues for meetings and events.
Grocemania
Seed Round in 2018
Grocemania is an online marketplace and on-demand grocery delivery platform based in the UK, designed to streamline the grocery shopping experience. The platform enables customers to browse and order products from a variety of local grocery shops and supermarkets, providing a wide selection that includes groceries, fruits, vegetables, cosmetics, bakery items, and household products. With a minimum order value of £10 and a delivery fee of £2.50, Grocemania offers competitive pricing that matches in-store costs. The service ensures that orders are delivered within an hour, making grocery shopping more convenient for customers. Additionally, Grocemania generates incremental revenue for local shops by allowing them to reach customers without the need to establish their own digital presence or delivery systems.
Trezeo
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Trezeo Limited is a Dublin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing a software platform tailored for self-employed individuals. The platform enables users to predict and stabilize their income by averaging earnings over varying work periods, thus converting unpredictable income into regular payments. Trezeo's services aim to enhance financial stability for independent workers, offering solutions that alleviate work-related stress and promote financial peace of mind. Additionally, the platform facilitates the creation of digital payment accounts and securely manages personal details, ensuring users stay informed about their income and receive timely payments. By delivering inclusive financial services, Trezeo supports the aspirations of independent workers and contributes to a stronger societal framework.
Urban
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Urban is a London-based wellness platform that provides an online booking portal for on-demand, at-home and in-person wellness treatments. It connects users with qualified, pre-vetted practitioners offering massage, beauty, personal training, yoga, fitness, physiotherapy, and mindfulness sessions, available in-person or online, with detailed practitioner profiles featuring bios, ratings, and reviews. Urban aims to make wellness rituals accessible in urban lifestyles and was founded in 2014.
Zypho
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Zypho develops innovative heat recovery technology designed for installation under showers. Its system absorbs heat from drain water to preheat cold water, saving energy and reducing costs. Ideal for buildings with high shower usage like gyms, hospitals, and hotels, Zypho helps cut carbon footprint and meet energy efficiency targets.
Yodomo
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Yodomo is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in craft making with an emphasis on well-being and the re-use of materials. The company operates within the textile recycling sector, focusing on redistributing waste materials sourced from the interior design and fashion industries. By providing these materials to a community of makers, designers, and hobbyists, Yodomo enables the creation of new products while promoting sustainable practices in managing textile waste. Its mission centers on giving discarded materials a new life, fostering creativity and innovation in the crafting community.
Vultus AB
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vultus AB is a Swedish company that offers precision farming solutions using satellite technology. It provides nitrogen recommendations tailored to crop and seed types, plant health analysis, and API services for farmers. By optimizing fertilizer use, Vultus helps increase profits and reduce environmental impact.
Eventopedia
Seed Round in 2018
Eventopedia is a leading global platform facilitating the discovery and booking of venues for meetings and events.
Den
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Den Automation Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of innovative light switches and plug sockets that can be controlled through a smartphone application, enhancing home automation. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company offers a variety of products, including light switches, dimmer switches, plug sockets, remotes, motion sensors, hubs, and extension leads, alongside traditional non-smart alternatives. Aiming to modernize an essential household feature, Den combines conventional functionality with wireless control, enabling users to operate their lighting and power systems both manually and remotely. The company seeks to revolutionize the market for electrical switches and sockets globally, keeping pace with advancements in technology.
Trisbee
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Trisbee is a payment solution company that specializes in facilitating cashless transactions for freelancers and businesses, both online and offline. Founded in 2017 by Frantisek and Matej, the company is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Trisbee's platform simplifies the payment process by allowing users to conduct business without the need for paperwork, hardware, or complex contracts. Its application enables users to make payments via phone number to merchants or other individuals, making it easier for small businesses and entrepreneurs to accept card payments from bank-issued cards.
Gartenzwerg
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gartenzwerg Technologies Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in FoodTech. The company designs and manufactures fully automated indoor gardening systems, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology. These systems, known as Personal Smart Gardens, are hydroponic, using only water and nutrients to grow plants. The systems are connected to a user-friendly mobile application that monitors and controls key growing conditions such as pH level, light intensity, temperature, water level, and humidity. Gartenzwerg's mission is to make urban gardening accessible and sustainable, enabling users to grow fresh, nutritious food year-round at home.
Agility Scales
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Agility Scales is focused on enhancing workplace efficiency through a platform that offers crowdsourced business workflows and peer-to-peer guides. By prioritizing bottom-up exploration and gamification, the platform seeks to foster true business agility, encouraging innovation and productivity. Instead of traditional top-down transformation approaches, Agility Scales provides step-by-step guides accessible via smartphones and tablets, enabling users to navigate their work environments more effectively. The company leverages machine learning and personalized recommendations to empower individuals to become guides and explorers in their professional lives, ultimately aiming to make jobs better and easier for everyone involved.
Vultus
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vultus is a developer of recruitment software and solutions designed to streamline the hiring process and automate back-office operations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including candidate sourcing, customer relationship management, resume harvesting, analytics, vendor management, cash flow management, and payroll management. Their primary products, Recruit and Connect, facilitate the transition from potential candidates to hires and enhance workforce management efficiency. By focusing on simplifying human capital solutions, Vultus aims to provide cloud-enabled technologies that meet the evolving needs of recruiters and organizations.
GoodBox
Seed Round in 2017
GoodBox is a technology startup dedicated to enhancing fundraising efforts for charities and non-profit organizations. By integrating innovative hardware and software solutions, the company aims to improve operational efficiencies and drive incremental revenue for its clients. GoodBox focuses on delivering cutting-edge products and services tailored to the unique needs of the non-profit sector, ultimately facilitating more effective and streamlined fundraising activities. Through its commitment to leveraging the latest technologies, GoodBox supports organizations in maximizing their fundraising potential while fostering greater engagement with their causes.
Add to Event
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Add to Event operates an online platform that connects event organizers with trusted suppliers for various services such as catering, equipment rental, and entertainment. Based in London, the company simplifies event planning by providing instant access to verified suppliers and personalized quotes.
CommuterClub
Series B in 2017
CommuterClub, based in London, United Kingdom, offers a software solution designed to help businesses manage season ticket schemes. Founded in 2013 by Petko Plachkov, the company provides a digital subscription service for public transport tickets, allowing consumers to save money. Its platform enables commuters to obtain loans for yearly season tickets or travel cards, facilitating monthly payments instead of a large upfront cost. Users can easily sign up online within minutes and have the flexibility to cancel anytime without penalty, making public transportation more accessible and affordable.
Wriggle
Seed Round in 2017
Wriggle is a company that operates a web and app marketplace focused on helping users discover and transact with carefully selected local food and drink establishments. Their platform enables users to find local restaurants and cafes and provides unique codes for browsing various opportunities and offers available at these venues, as well as at local events and places. The application is designed to cater to the needs of the hospitality industry by facilitating user engagement with local dining experiences.
Revolut
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Muzeums
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Muzeums is a London-based company founded in 2015 by David Pond that specializes in digitizing the visitor experience for museums and similar institutions, including botanical gardens, heritage sites, and parks. The company develops application software that delivers personalized content to visitors based on their individual interests and learning styles. By dynamically rearranging tagged, location-based, and experiential content, Muzeums enhances the way visitors engage with exhibits, allowing for an individualized exploration of cultural and educational resources. The platform not only provides access to raw content but also profiles visitors to curate a tailored experience, helping institutions better showcase their highlights and improve visitor engagement.
Plum Fintech
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Plum Fintech Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London with additional offices in Athens and Nicosia, develops Plum, an AI-driven money management application operating on Facebook Messenger. The company's software employs algorithms to analyze users' spending habits, enabling automated tracking and management of finances. As of now, Plum has assisted over 2 million individuals across Europe, offering services such as effortless saving, empowered spending, and accessible investing, including pension and tax-wrapper products.
Homeit
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Homeit develops a smart lock system for managing short-term property rentals and shared spaces. Its platform connects homes to the internet, allowing users to remotely unlock doors and manage multiple properties from one location.
Wealthify
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Wealthify is a Cardiff-based fintech company that provides an innovative online investment platform aimed at making investing accessible to everyone. Established in early 2016, Wealthify offers personalized investment plans that allow individuals to automate and simplify their investment decisions. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, enabling people without prior market expertise or experience to effectively grow their money. By offering transparent and affordable investment solutions, Wealthify empowers users to manage all their investments in a single dashboard, facilitating effortless and efficient financial growth.
Moteefe
Seed Round in 2017
Moteefe is an e-commerce platform established in 2014 that facilitates the sale of customized merchandise through social media channels. Designed for a diverse range of users from individual entrepreneurs to larger retailers, the platform empowers users to transform their creative designs into merchandise that can be sold globally within minutes. By offering a print-on-demand service, Moteefe allows users to create and market custom clothing and other products without significant upfront investment. The platform supports entrepreneurship by enabling individuals and organizations to operate their own white-labeled stores or sell through their existing websites, thus providing a comprehensive solution for those looking to enter the custom merchandise market.
Sell My Livestock
Angel Round in 2017
Sell My Livestock was originally the brainchild of Dan Luff, a 4th generation Hampshire-based cattle farmer. Back in 2012 he was becoming increasingly frustrated by his inability to reach the market prices published by AHDB. On top of this, the arduous task of telephoning round to see who was offering the best price seemed archaic.
Landbay
Venture Round in 2017
Landbay is a full-stack mortgage lender based in the UK, facilitating investment into residential mortgages from retail investors, institutions, and local governments. The company matches funding to diversified portfolios through its platform, focusing on supporting the growth of quality private rental accommodation across England and Wales. Landbay originates mortgages through a network of accredited intermediaries and strategic partnerships, such as with Zoopla Property Group. Fully authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Landbay operates without FSCS protection, indicating that capital is at risk.