Sussex Place Ventures

Sussex Place Ventures, established in 1998, is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm. It invests in seed and series-A rounds of B2B enterprise software and deep technology companies across Western Europe, focusing on businesses with strong, patentable technology. The firm has been active in this space for over two decades, leveraging its experience and network within the London Business School ecosystem.

Richard Gourlay

Managing Partner

30 past transactions

Entia

Series A in 2021
Entia Ltd is a medical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on improving access to blood tests through innovative healthcare monitoring devices. Established in 2014, the company offers products such as Aptus, which facilitates haemoglobin and haematocrit testing for various applications, including health screening and maternal and child health. Additionally, Entia provides Affinity, a device designed for cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, thereby reducing the risk of infection and minimizing the need for hospital visits. The company employs a multidisciplinary team that encompasses design, engineering, quality assurance, business development, and innovation, aimed at enhancing the management of health conditions from the comfort of patients' homes.

Cutover

Series B in 2021
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform founded in 2013 and based in Shoreditch, Hackney. The company specializes in enhancing collaboration and reducing risks associated with critical enterprise IT change events. Its platform facilitates seamless integration with various SaaS tools, allowing teams to manage complex workflows and gain full visibility into organizational performance. Cutover's services include cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management, providing enterprises with the ability to prepare for significant events through rehearsals and real-time performance data analysis. This comprehensive approach simplifies operational complexity and strengthens communication among stakeholders.

Endomag

Series D in 2020
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Cutover

Series A in 2019
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform founded in 2013 and based in Shoreditch, Hackney. The company specializes in enhancing collaboration and reducing risks associated with critical enterprise IT change events. Its platform facilitates seamless integration with various SaaS tools, allowing teams to manage complex workflows and gain full visibility into organizational performance. Cutover's services include cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management, providing enterprises with the ability to prepare for significant events through rehearsals and real-time performance data analysis. This comprehensive approach simplifies operational complexity and strengthens communication among stakeholders.

Chaser

Venture Round in 2019
Chaser is a developer of accounts receivable automation software aimed at helping businesses manage their invoicing processes more efficiently. The platform addresses the challenges of late payments and the time-consuming tasks associated with following up on outstanding invoices. By utilizing rules-based automation, Chaser's web application allows businesses to intelligently chase payments through email, leveraging behavioral analytics derived from its proprietary email handling and logging software. This comprehensive solution streamlines the entire credit control process, enabling accountants and bookkeepers to monitor, chase, and collect payments in a single, integrated platform.

slicedbread

Series A in 2018
slicedbread is a self-funded start-up that has grown organically and rapidly based on the principle of hiring and nurturing the best people. With a combination of creatives, information architects and technology experts; slicedbread blend ideas, information and technology to help our clients build better business applications.

Endomag

Series C in 2018
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Entia

Seed Round in 2018
Entia Ltd is a medical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on improving access to blood tests through innovative healthcare monitoring devices. Established in 2014, the company offers products such as Aptus, which facilitates haemoglobin and haematocrit testing for various applications, including health screening and maternal and child health. Additionally, Entia provides Affinity, a device designed for cancer patients to monitor their blood counts at home, thereby reducing the risk of infection and minimizing the need for hospital visits. The company employs a multidisciplinary team that encompasses design, engineering, quality assurance, business development, and innovation, aimed at enhancing the management of health conditions from the comfort of patients' homes.

DataTiger

Seed Round in 2017
A marketing-orchestration platform to individually optimize the marketing journeys for your customers in real-time across all channels.

Gluru

Seed Round in 2016
Gluru, based in London, operates as a software company specialising in advanced analytical tools for user data. Its flagship product, Kare, is a SaaS platform that processes and connects billions of recommendations from unstructured data sources using proprietary NLP and machine learning algorithms. This enables consumers or teams to save time, collaborate more efficiently, and increase productivity and sales within enterprises by providing real-time, actionable insights into their unstructured data.

3D Repo

Seed Round in 2016
3D Repo Ltd. is a London-based company that develops open source Software as a Service solutions for version control of large-scale 3D architectural models in the cloud. The company specializes in providing cloud-based building information modeling (BIM) version control systems, enabling designers, architects, engineers, and operators to collaborate in real time. Its flagship product, 3D Repo, offers a comprehensive platform that helps the construction industry manage complex projects more effectively, reducing errors and ensuring timely delivery within budget. In addition to its software solutions, 3D Repo also offers on-premise hosting, technical support, and research and development services, including consulting. Established in 2014, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of construction projects through innovative digital tools and virtual reality experiences.

Cutover

Seed Round in 2016
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform founded in 2013 and based in Shoreditch, Hackney. The company specializes in enhancing collaboration and reducing risks associated with critical enterprise IT change events. Its platform facilitates seamless integration with various SaaS tools, allowing teams to manage complex workflows and gain full visibility into organizational performance. Cutover's services include cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management, providing enterprises with the ability to prepare for significant events through rehearsals and real-time performance data analysis. This comprehensive approach simplifies operational complexity and strengthens communication among stakeholders.

LaunchPad Recruits

Series A in 2016
LaunchPad Recruits Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing an online platform for video interviews, enhancing the employee selection process for businesses. Founded in 2011 by Will Hamilton, the platform allows employers to move beyond traditional CV screening by utilizing short video interviews, which help reveal candidates' personalities and skills. This innovative approach enables companies to make better and faster shortlisting decisions during their candidate screening. The platform also incorporates features such as recruitment technology automation, reviewer insights, and predictive analytics, all aimed at optimizing the hiring process and improving the reliability of hiring decisions. As of September 2020, LaunchPad Recruits operates as a subsidiary of OutMatch, Inc.

Admedo

Series B in 2016
Admedo is a self-serve online advertising platform that focuses on providing transparency and control in programmatic advertising. Founded in 2013 in the UK by Nick Moutter and Laura Bowen, Admedo has grown into a global company with offices in the US and Europe, and its headquarters in London. The platform automates various aspects of advertisement creation, sales, and management, allowing advertisers to handle their programmatic advertising in-house. Admedo aims to streamline the advertising process by offering all the necessary tools within a single user interface at a fixed cost, promoting a straightforward and inclusive approach to programmatic advertising.

3D Repo

Grant in 2016
3D Repo Ltd. is a London-based company that develops open source Software as a Service solutions for version control of large-scale 3D architectural models in the cloud. The company specializes in providing cloud-based building information modeling (BIM) version control systems, enabling designers, architects, engineers, and operators to collaborate in real time. Its flagship product, 3D Repo, offers a comprehensive platform that helps the construction industry manage complex projects more effectively, reducing errors and ensuring timely delivery within budget. In addition to its software solutions, 3D Repo also offers on-premise hosting, technical support, and research and development services, including consulting. Established in 2014, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of construction projects through innovative digital tools and virtual reality experiences.

Server Density

Seed Round in 2015
Server Density Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in London, UK, specializes in server monitoring applications. It offers Server Density, a SaaS-based tool that enables users to monitor physical and virtual servers, websites, and cloud services from a single console and mobile app. The platform supports Linux, Windows, OS X, and FreeBSD servers, and integrates with major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Rackspace. Key features include alerting, graphing tools, plugins, APIs, and integrations, helping users diagnose issues, maintain uptime, and maximize performance. Server Density operates as a subsidiary of StackPath, LLC.

Legerity

Seed Round in 2015
Legerity Limited is a London-based company that specializes in designing and developing enterprise finance and risk systems. Established in 2014, it provides a comprehensive range of solutions, including an accounting rules engine, a sub-ledger for updating account balances and transaction details, and a Risk Ledger that offers insights into capital and liquidity risks. Legerity's operational data store captures extensive information from various financial products, facilitating detailed reporting and analysis for financial, risk, and customer needs. The company also delivers advanced reporting and analytics tools, including data analytics systems that support financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards like Basel III. Legerity’s FastPost platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, enabling organizations to enhance their finance and risk functions while managing the complexities of modern financial environments. The solutions are available for deployment on-premise or in the cloud, allowing firms to adapt to evolving market demands and regulatory challenges efficiently.

Anacail

Series A in 2015
Anacail Limited is a technology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. It specializes in the development of innovative ozone-based systems for the sterilization of products within sealed packaging. Anacail's technology generates ozone directly in the final product packaging, effectively oxidizing surface contaminants and eliminating microorganisms without leaving any residual chemicals. This approach not only enhances food safety and extends shelf life but also addresses handling and safety concerns typically associated with ozone use. The company provides equipment for integration into food processing lines, as well as devices for medical sterilization, offering a safe and efficient method for achieving chemical-free sterilization of packaged goods.

Chaser

Seed Round in 2015
Chaser is a developer of accounts receivable automation software aimed at helping businesses manage their invoicing processes more efficiently. The platform addresses the challenges of late payments and the time-consuming tasks associated with following up on outstanding invoices. By utilizing rules-based automation, Chaser's web application allows businesses to intelligently chase payments through email, leveraging behavioral analytics derived from its proprietary email handling and logging software. This comprehensive solution streamlines the entire credit control process, enabling accountants and bookkeepers to monitor, chase, and collect payments in a single, integrated platform.

SalesSeek

Seed Round in 2015
SalesSeek is an all-in-one Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that helps organizations worldwide scale their revenue by providing context to customer relationships. The platform manages sales, leads, and customer data through a suite of software tools and integrations with popular B2B applications such as Intercom, Slack, Xero, DocuSign, Zendesk, Zapier, and Calendly. Key features include visual sales funnels, public and private sales forecasting, dashboards for sales managers and CEOs, a Gmail CRM Chrome plugin, unlimited custom fields, permissions and team hierarchy for data access control, workflow and marketing automation, task management, templated documents, unlimited contacts, lead gathering, email marketing, mailing lists, iOS & Android mobile apps, and an open API. The software is designed to be easy to use and customizable to meet the specific needs of different businesses.

Skimlinks

Series C in 2015
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.

Kimble Applications

Venture Round in 2015
Kimble Applications Limited is a provider of professional services automation (PSA) solutions aimed at IT and management consultancies, accountancy and law firms, and communication agencies worldwide. Established in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company offers a software-as-a-service product called Kimble, which enhances business processes and promotes cost efficiencies critical for growth. The platform includes functionalities such as opportunity management, time and expense tracking, and financial reporting systems. Kimble's PSA solution is utilized by prominent organizations, enabling them to optimize resource allocation, profitability, and scalability. By facilitating seamless integration with customer relationship management systems, Kimble ensures that teams can make informed decisions quickly, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in service delivery. The tool supports project tracking in real-time, allowing users to manage resources effectively and maintain alignment on project goals and timelines.

Endomag

Series B in 2014
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Admedo

Series A in 2014
Admedo is a self-serve online advertising platform that focuses on providing transparency and control in programmatic advertising. Founded in 2013 in the UK by Nick Moutter and Laura Bowen, Admedo has grown into a global company with offices in the US and Europe, and its headquarters in London. The platform automates various aspects of advertisement creation, sales, and management, allowing advertisers to handle their programmatic advertising in-house. Admedo aims to streamline the advertising process by offering all the necessary tools within a single user interface at a fixed cost, promoting a straightforward and inclusive approach to programmatic advertising.

Endomag

Series B in 2013
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Skimlinks

Series B in 2011
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.

Endomag

Series A in 2011
Endomag is a medical technology company focused on enhancing cancer care standards globally. Founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Houston and University College London, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Endomag develops innovative magnetic sensing technology that provides minimally invasive surgical guidance, which helps physicians accurately target and remove tumors. Its key products, including the Sentimag probe, Magseed marker, and Magtrac node marker, are utilized by leading physicians and cancer centers worldwide. The company's mission is to enable women with breast cancer to avoid unnecessary surgeries and achieve better outcomes when surgery is required. To date, Endomag has assisted over 70,000 women globally in accessing more precise and less invasive breast cancer care through its network of distributors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Skimlinks

Series A in 2009
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.

Skimlinks

Seed Round in 2009
Skimlinks is a leading commerce content monetization platform that enables publishers to diversify their revenue streams, reducing reliance on traditional advertising. By utilizing Skimlinks' technology, publishers automatically earn a share of sales generated from monetized product links embedded in their commerce-related content. This system allows readers to click on these links, leading to purchases that generate revenue for the publishers. Skimlinks provides access to over 60 affiliate networks, facilitating commission earnings from approximately 27,000 merchants worldwide. In 2017, the platform's annual e-commerce transactions exceeded $1 billion. The company counts many prominent clients among its users, including some of the top publishers in the US and UK, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, and Buzzfeed. Skimlinks continuously develops innovative solutions to enhance click-through rates and earnings per click for its users.
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