SFC Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Founded in 2012, it is recognized as one of the UK's most active seed investors, providing capital and support to promising British startups across various sectors, including software, technology, e-commerce, consumer products, and hospitality. SFC Capital operates a unique investment model that combines its Angel Network and Seed Funds, allowing investors to engage with SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses either directly or through managed diversified portfolios. The firm also received a £10 million allocation from Business Investments as part of the Regional Angels Programme to further its mission of supporting early-stage companies throughout the UK. As an Appointed Representative of SFC Capital Partners Ltd, it is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
We are reality's application layer. We help companies make apps that are both digital and physical through NFC stickers and a 'low code' dashboard. Our flagship app is Stickyretail which reimagines the in-store+online retail experience, allowing consumers to check out in under 5 seconds through Apple Pay/Google Pay.
Factored empowers landlords to access capital from their future rental income, allowing them to effectively meet capital needs, significantly enhance tenant living standards and drastically reduce carbon emissions from their rental properties.
We are reality's application layer. We help companies make apps that are both digital and physical through NFC stickers and a 'low code' dashboard. Our flagship app is Stickyretail which reimagines the in-store+online retail experience, allowing consumers to check out in under 5 seconds through Apple Pay/Google Pay.
WeFindFlats is a housing platform based in London that specializes in providing medium-term rental accommodation for newly arriving professionals and students. The company focuses on offering customized housing solutions for stays ranging from a few weeks to six months, catering to individuals on temporary work placements, internships, or educational programs. Recognizing the challenges of relocating, WeFindFlats assists clients in securing temporary accommodation while they acclimate to their new job and city. By collaborating with a network of trusted accommodation partners, the platform ensures that each tenant's unique requirements and budget are considered, delivering personalized and tailored services to meet diverse housing needs.
Developer of a data management platform designed to control and monetize data. The company's platform offers personalization, security, and governance of data, enabling users to make conscious decisions leveraging their digital self fearlessly and realizing the incentives of their data.
WaitHero offers a mobile food tech platform designed to enhance the dining experience by streamlining restaurant operations. The platform features QR code scanning, interactive digital multilingual menus, and pre-order functionalities, allowing customers to place orders before arriving. This system helps restaurants reduce wait times, manage online reservations, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. By utilizing WaitHero's technology, restaurants can increase revenue, lower operational costs, and boost profits while delivering a more efficient service to patrons.
Developer of a speech analysis platform designed to prioritize and optimize customer support and feedback. The company's platform provides voice-based machine learning software that performs speech analysis of an emotional state, flags distress levels, as well as provides advanced speech and audio signal analytics, enabling clients to efficiently identify changes in customers' behavior.
Pluno's redefining 3D web tools. Create, design, and showcase your virtual worlds with ease and precision all in your browser. Turn the canvas of your imagination into spatial reality.
BuildPartner Technology Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing project management software tailored for the construction industry. Founded in 2018, the company provides a platform that enables users to create precise budgets, allowing contractors and sub-contractors to input detailed pricing information. The software facilitates project variations and allows for the comparison of different quotations, helping users to make informed cost plans. Its services cater to a range of professionals, including architects, interior designers, and project managers, who are involved in managing construction projects and tracking ongoing developments.
MyARC is a fitness platform designed for content creators and their fans, allowing fitness influencers to interactively train their communities from anywhere in the world. The platform empowers fitness creators to engage with users, helping them achieve their fitness goals through accessible and interactive content. By bridging the gap between creators and their audiences, MyARC enhances the fitness experience and fosters a supportive environment for individuals seeking to improve their health and wellness.
Novai Ltd provides a patented biomarker with AI to identify cellular level disease activity. The company's biomarker helps to identify effective and non-effective drug candidates/treatments within weeks. Novai Ltd was founded in 2019 and is based in Reading, United Kingdom.
Pastoral is the worlds first precision livestock farming (PLF) product built specifically for the needs of livestock farmers in low-and-middle-income (LMIC) countries. Pastoral modifies the fundamental features in common digital PLF platforms in wealthier countries (IoT animal tracking, virtual fencing, water availability, animal health, etc.) to fit within the price point and technical limitations of livestock farmers in lower-income countries, balancing affordability with long-term sustainability, putting people over profit. Incubated by Karakoram Innovation over two years (2019-2021) in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Cultiv@te Programme for Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture, Pastoral is the world’s first inclusive precision livestock farming platform that combines land-based Internet of Things (IoT) 2G / LoRA based sensors and open-source satellite data with a Telegram chatbot based interface, resulting in a tool for LMIC farmers in low-connectivity and low-tech environments. Pastoral has undergone field trials and field-based design sprints in Ahangaran District, Uzbekistan, in close collaboration with the UNDP, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Uzbekistan government. Precision livestock farming platforms like Pastoral increase livestock farmer profit, offer more sustainable herding patterns, decrease agricultural-based violence, and reduce land degradation in countries most impacted by climate change and competition from the global market.
Developer of remote meeting management and compliance platform designed for automated document reviews identifying missing data or inconsistent information prompting instant alerts. The company's platform is an integrated virtual room that creates a seamless customer experience designed to accurately capture core data records at the source of negotiations using advanced data collection processes, enabling brokers and agents to maximize revenue and improve customer experience, efficiency and innovation.
Zeed is looking to bring investing to a younger audience with a platform that hosts short-form video content alongside its more traditional stock trading service.
BirdsEyeView is a B2B2C London based InsurTech operating as a Managing General Agent. Climate change-induced natural disasters are increasing in both frequency and severity. By harnessing satellite imagery, big data, and advanced analytics, we look to revolutionise the global crop insurance market by providing our weather-risk protection.
BBL Protect specializes in the development of medical devices and solutions aimed at the safe transportation of patients with infectious diseases or those affected by contaminants. The company focuses on enhancing infection control standards, providing systems that prioritize safety, functionality, and practicality. Its products are designed to improve patient transfer processes, ensuring greater levels of protection for patients, healthcare staff, and the surrounding environment. By addressing critical needs in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and emergency vehicles, BBL Protect enables healthcare service providers to manage infection risks more effectively.
Blue Skies Space Ltd provides scientific instruments for users worldwide. It offers Twinkle Space Mission, a satellite that will carry instrumentation designed to analyze the atmospheres of planets orbiting distant stars, as well as objects in its own solar system. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Operator of ESG reporting and data management platform intended to reduce the cost of capital and compliance. The company's platform facilitates investment-grade ESG analytics and reporting via processing unstructured data combined with workflow tools and auto-populate reports, enabling companies to ensure data collection, disclosure, workflow optimization, and progress toward achieving social goals.
Quin AI is a real-time digital customer analytics tool that helps e-commerce websites predict visitors’ behavior after only 3-clicks, and engage them in real-time. The tool is very simple to install (just a JavaScript plugin), and only uses in-session clickstream data (cookie-free & GDPR compliant) to make highly accurate predictions to support conversion for traffic that otherwise drops. Quin significantly increases engagement and incremental revenue on websites through native engagement tools and easy API integration to available tech-stacks which makes the product an ideal solution for e-commerce websites and ideal partner for companies providing services to retail and e-commerce businesses.
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics is a provider of a machine-agnostic data analytics platform designed to enhance machining productivity through data-driven insights. The platform offers real-time visibility into shop floor operations, allowing users to monitor the status of each machine and identify unplanned downtime. By utilizing cloud-based technology, FourJaw enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector to access critical analytics that support improved operational efficiency and productivity. Through its comprehensive approach, FourJaw aims to empower manufacturers with the tools necessary to optimize their processes and make informed decisions.
GoSolo is a digital financial toolkit designed for entrepreneurs to simplify the management of their businesses. It combines traditional banking functions with features such as invoicing, cash flow forecasting, reporting, and lending. The platform offers cloud-based account management and invoicing services, facilitating the formation of registered companies and streamlining financial management processes. By integrating digital banking, spending management, and card management, GoSolo enables small businesses to operate more efficiently, ultimately saving them time and money.
Greener operates a business-to-business sustainability matchmaking platform designed to facilitate connections among companies seeking sustainable partners. By leveraging mathematical algorithms, the platform enables businesses to discover and collaborate with suitable sustainability partners, fostering the growth of genuinely sustainable supply chains. Greener aims to support the transition to a zero-carbon economy, empowering small businesses to learn from a global network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Through its innovative approach, Greener strives to build a sustainable future by enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices among businesses dedicated to sustainability.
Sobi Analytics gives you access to all the information you need to make strategic business decisions. Our Analytics Engine gathers data from a range of sources, sorts it, analyzes it and formats it to produce Business Sector Metrics in real-time.
Eyezilla is a developer of an AI vision assistant that connects Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to the cloud, facilitating real-time video understanding for non-technical users. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing CCTV systems and Point of Sale (POS) setups, allowing clients to track customer journeys and interactions with staff. This functionality makes computer vision technology accessible across various environments, empowering businesses to enhance their operational insights and customer engagement strategies.
Alchemy Machines is a B2B SaaS/deep tech company that uses cutting-edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) to informatively transcribe, analyse and summarise corporate web and phone meetings. It utilises voice data to extract insights from client interactions in one feature-rich, GDPR-compliant and simple to use platform.
Developer of a pollution measurement platform intended to measure emissions and accelerate sustainable finance. The company's platform helps SMEs rapidly reduce emissions and take advantage of green finance at a more favorable rate to boost the accuracy of financed emissions, automatically capture customer data, and expand green loan offerings, enabling businesses to get to net zero carbon easily and cost-effectively.
Schwarzthal Tech operates an AI-driven platform that specializes in financial crime intelligence. The company's technology is designed to identify potential risks for banks and financial institutions by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and graph-based databases. This platform provides a graphical solution that allows users to assess and investigate complex cases effectively. By offering global screening and real-time risk assessment tools, Schwarzthal Tech enables its clients to enhance their security measures and better navigate the challenges associated with financial crime.
Vertical Future Limited produces fruits and vegetables in vertical gardens in controlled environments. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Homebound Inc. is a technology-driven custom home builder based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in constructing residential homes and offers a comprehensive range of support services, including architecture, design, financing, and insurance consultancy. Originating in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound aims to simplify the homebuilding process by providing a transparent and streamlined experience for homeowners. It manages the entire building journey, assisting clients from insurance negotiation and architectural design to permitting and construction. By leveraging user-friendly technology and a network of qualified building professionals, Homebound addresses the complexities and uncertainties homeowners face, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, enabling them to rebuild their homes more efficiently.
Green Growth Investments was a financing advisory firm founded in 1985 and based in San Diago, California. The firm offered advisory services such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt, and investment opportunities. Green Growth catered to the technology, media, delivery devices, clothing, retail, wholesale, cultivation, and insurance-related sectors of the cannabis industry.
Esther offers pre-paid card solutions aimed at facilitating donations and providing financial assistance to individuals in need. The company's FinTech platform serves as a fund distribution system that enables government and nonprofit organizations to efficiently deliver crisis funds. By collaborating with charity partners, Esther ensures the verification of recipients, allowing for direct donations from donors to those facing financial difficulties. This peer-to-peer giving approach empowers users to actively combat local poverty and support their communities effectively.
Vertical Future Limited produces fruits and vegetables in vertical gardens in controlled environments. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
A mobile app and web platform that makes it easier, cheaper and simpler for customers to make green investments Users can grow their money, and help fight climate change, global warming, and other environmental issues simultaneously
Condense Reality Ltd specializes in the development of a platform designed for capturing, distributing, and viewing 3D models in real time, specifically for mixed reality applications. Founded in 2019 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including CR capture, a multi-camera volumetric capture software suite; CR stream, a cloud-based volumetric video processing and distribution service; and CR player, which enables volumetric playback for augmented and virtual reality. Condense primarily targets broadcasters and content creators, with a particular focus on the sports sector, facilitating enhanced real-time volumetric video recording and distribution.
The Bunch is a company that specializes in bill-sharing software aimed at simplifying utility management for individuals living in shared accommodations. Founded in Leeds in 2016 as Easy Student Living, the company rebranded in 2019 to better reflect its broader mission of serving anyone in communal living situations. The platform allows users to consolidate various household bills, including utilities, broadband, and television licenses, into a single payment that is then evenly distributed among housemates. This innovative approach enables efficient bill management and fosters a more organized living environment, addressing the challenges faced by students and others sharing homes. Since its inception, The Bunch has grown significantly, with a customer base exceeding 3,000 by the 2019/2020 period.
PortF is a software platform designed to enhance investment management for small and medium-sized enterprises. It enables users to track potential deals, manage investor relationships, and create fundraising materials. By improving the flow of information between investors and investees, PortF aims to redefine transparency and efficiency in the investment process. The platform automatically integrates financial performance data through accounting systems, allowing users to monitor key performance indicators effectively. Additionally, it organizes investment-related documentation, including board papers, minutes, and legal agreements, streamlining access to essential information for stakeholders.
We provide unique sampling solutions for beauty brands to target customers through our online platform and our devices. We develop curated experiences to engage with customers, and through powerful recommendation tools, the most relevant product is suggested. The customer receives the sample and is invited to share their feedback, allowing brands to gain insights into the preferences of their customers.
Vector Homes creates a new method for constructing homes and choosing the materials to use. Vector Homes recycles the materials and enhance them with nanotechnologies to create unique properties for superior construction materials.
3D Agriculture focuses on developing vertical farms to address food insecurity and climate change. By utilizing innovative three-dimensional farming techniques, the company aims to produce food with a significantly reduced environmental footprint. These vertical farms consume less water, land, and soil compared to traditional field farming, making agriculture more sustainable. This approach not only helps in enhancing food production but also provides farmers with access to cost-effective farming methods, ultimately contributing to a more resilient food system.
Integrated point of sale and card payments solution for Independent Retailers- CardAlpha's ePOS App converts a small business owner's tablet or smartphone device into a powerful electronic cash register featuring a product catalogue with item description, prices, discounts, inventory tracking and digital receipts. The App is integrated with a card reader and tracks cash sales and processes card transactions directly from the cash register, making it a powerful accessory for day - to - day sales management.
DeepSearch Labs specializes in developing intelligent search engine platforms that cater to various industries. The company utilizes its proprietary research engine technology to analyze extensive data sets, identifying themes and research topics effectively. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, DeepSearch Labs processes diverse information, including images and text, to extract valuable insights. This enables organizations to navigate vast amounts of data and transform it into actionable insights at scale and in real-time. The firm's focus on quantifying trends, growth, and risk impacts helps businesses make informed decisions based on comprehensive analysis.
Vee Social operates a blockchain-based social platform that facilitates user interaction while offering marketing opportunities for brands and fundraising capabilities for charities. By leveraging next-generation technologies, Vee Social provides a robust alternative to traditional digital marketing services, which have become less effective and efficient. The platform empowers brands and charities by giving them control over their social experiences and allows them to utilize data and insights for targeted advertising. This approach not only enhances user engagement but also supports fundraising initiatives for charitable organizations.
AgsenZe
Pre Seed Round in 2021
AgsenZe’s aims to be the world-leading ‘Internet of Things’ company for smart agriculture. The company is developing a range of agricultural smart wearables equipped with key sensors that cover all aspects (chemical, physical and biological) of livestock and arable production. This is underpinned by a cloud-based decision support system, co-developed with leading IoT companies in the UK (Cisco) and in China (T Cloud).
Olly’s
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Olly's is a snack creator that specializes in fresh and delicious olive snacks. They sell ready-to-cook snacks made from freshly marinated olives, as well as pretzel thins and seasoned nut mixes.
SolveTech has focused on making capacitance gauging technology for the plastic film industry and other industries producing nonconductive materials. Their proprietary core measurement technology has been optimized over decades of research and development and paired with easy-to-use software and hardware.
Weedingtech are the manufacturers of Foamstream, the award winning, herbicide-free system of controlling weeds, offering the most effective alternative to traditional chemical herbicides. Available for the first time on a commercial basis to the amenity and water industries, it kills weeds using a precise application of hot water and foam. Discover how your organisation could benefit from this exciting new technology today.
Operator of a freelance marketplace intended to connect entrepreneurs with skilled freelancers. The company offers an online platform for freelancers and businesses, making it easier to start a start-up and make money with digital skills with proper information, enabling skilled workers, students, and entrepreneurs to thrive in their digital projects, with buyer protection.
Healome Therapeutics is a healthcare company focused on developing innovative treatments for ocular surface diseases, particularly those arising from eye trauma. The company specializes in creating 'pro-healing' microenvironments that effectively address complex conditions influenced by biological, chemical, and physical factors. Healome Therapeutics has introduced a novel fluid-gel material that flows like a liquid and forms a thin, clear protective layer over the eye's surface. This self-structuring layer gradually disperses, providing patients with more effective and longer-lasting relief from their symptoms. Through its unique approach, Healome Therapeutics aims to overcome significant challenges in therapeutic delivery and retention for eye conditions.
Rowm is an online platform that assists businesses in creating and managing efficient mobility operations. The company specializes in organizing essential elements such as vehicles, drivers, documents, and reports, which allows clients to effectively oversee their fleet's requirements. By providing a comprehensive set of tools, Rowm enables organizations to monitor performance, streamline operations, and make informed decisions regarding their fleet management. The platform aims to deliver a cost-effective and efficient solution for businesses to manage vehicle movement, ultimately allowing them to allocate their time and resources to other priorities.
Pledger makes it easy for eCommerce brands to incorporate meaningful social impact into their business and grow through giving. Pledger Shopify App enables Causes to get discovered by and team up with UK retailers. With 1000s of retailers and millions of shoppers passing through Shopify, Pledger App is a powerful fundraising platform and a way for businesses to make a meaningful impact.
Qeepr is the first social memorialization platform, dedicated to preserving the lives of the departed with the aid of modern technology: the QR code. By placing a QR code on a gravestone, urn, or other monument, you will allow others to discover your loved one’s lifestory. Create a profile where friends and family can leave condolences, upload photos, like, share, comment, connect, and remember those who are dearly missed. Whether you would like to share these memories with the world, or with a few close relatives, Qeepr’s platform is secure, simple and flexible. Watch our Video to Learn More: https://vimeo.com/78109041
Upsurance operates a mid-market commercial insurance platform that enhances the speed and efficiency of insurance transactions. By utilizing a risk matching algorithm, the platform connects insurers with retail brokers, facilitating a streamlined process for browsing marketplace offerings and completing transactions. Upsurance's technology ensures a secure, auditable trail for all interactions, significantly improving the return on investment for insurers and providing brokers with unparalleled access to commercial insurance solutions.
Alchera Technologies Ltd specializes in designing and developing Alpha, a cloud-based artificial intelligence software focused on mobility and infrastructure applications. Founded in 2016 by researchers from the University of Cambridge and UCL, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Alchera's technology provides real-time data on vehicle and pedestrian movements, serving operators and commercial users of road infrastructure worldwide. The company emphasizes the importance of privacy, implementing a privacy-by-design approach that ensures no personal information is collected. By delivering accurate and timely data, Alchera aims to enhance the operational efficiency of transport networks and support informed decision-making for its clients, contributing to the development of responsive urban environments.
Developer of reusable food packaging containers designed to revolutionize the urban food industry. The company's innovative technology and automation empower both customers and restaurants to shift toward reusable packaging by streamlining the processes of sourcing, returning, washing, and collecting, to make sustainability convenient and accessible for everyone, thereby enabling customers to bring positive environmental, and social and economic impacts to the local community.
We develop Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for our infrastructure, to better improve emergency response times and connect autonomous vehicles. Our technology plans to collect real-time data, monitoring lane-by-lane data of traffic and road incidents, with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency of our road networks.
4D Medicine specializes in creating innovative solutions for the targeted and controlled regeneration of human tissue through the development of degradable, implantable medical devices. Utilizing novel photopolymer materials, the company is advancing a range of products that are currently undergoing regulatory clearance with the Food and Drug Administration. These resorbable medical devices aim to enhance patient outcomes in various applications, including musculoskeletal surgery, soft tissue repair, and drug delivery. By focusing on regulatory approval and effective medical applications, 4D Medicine seeks to provide valuable options for medical device suppliers and healthcare providers.
Kiteline Health is a company that specializes in connecting individuals with chronic and long-term health conditions to personalized virtual health coaching. Founded in 2020 and based in London, the company offers tailored content and coaching services to support those affected by various health issues, including cancer. Users can register on the platform, choose their preferred coach, and schedule follow-up sessions. Kiteline Health also provides free online sessions and support between appointments, ensuring that users receive ongoing assistance and resources to manage their health effectively.
Provider of end-of-life admin service intended to serve bereaved individuals and support professionals. The company's platform automates cross-industry death notifications and requests account closure, transfer, or amendment, obtains date of death balances for probate, and tracks everything through to completion in one central place., enabling customers with secure and stress-free end-of-life.
Elixivity is a data management platform focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) within organizations. Through the use of proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms, natural language processing, and machine learning, Elixivity aims to diagnose and address gaps in D&I practices. The platform analyzes extensive datasets to identify key patterns related to people and their interactions, providing valuable insights for data-driven decision-making. By visualizing various scenarios and predicting performance across selected metrics, Elixivity enables enterprises to benchmark their D&I status against competitors and across different sectors and geographies. This approach supports organizations in their efforts to foster a more equitable workplace.
Algbra is a next-generation sustainable and value-focused fintech platform.
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