Pockla is a developer of a content marketing platform that helps businesses generate content ideas tailored to their target audience. By combining user input with artificial intelligence, the platform produces relevant content, enabling customers to save hours each week and boost reach and engagement.
FinCrime Dynamics
Seed Round in 2024
FinCrime Dynamics specializes in enhancing financial system safety through rapid AI deployment for financial crime analytics. They create enriched synthetic data to simulate fraud and money laundering scenarios, helping businesses benchmark their financial crime analytics capabilities.
Noggin HQ
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Noggin HQ is developing a next-generation Credit Reference Agency. It aims to improve credit access for young individuals by addressing fundamental data errors in credit scoring.
Tangent
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Tangent is an employee referral platform that makes referrals accessible to everyone and NOT just the privileged few with the best networks. We connect jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds to tech employees, who mentor and refer them into their companies.
Monument Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
Monument Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing drugs for treating serious diseases of the central nervous system. Its innovative approach employs proprietary digital biomarkers to reduce patient heterogeneity, enabling more targeted neuroscience drug development in areas with unmet medical needs.
iCustoms
Seed Round in 2024
iCustoms is a global trade compliance platform that automates complex customs procedures for businesses engaged in cross-border trade. Leveraging AI-powered and machine-learning capabilities, the platform transforms logistics and supply chain management by reducing additional costs and saving time.
Asterias
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Asterias is a software technology company that specializes in digitizing and systemizing loss data for the insurance industry. Its innovative software captures and streamlines information from a single entry point, benefiting policyholders, insurers, brokers, adjusters, and legal professionals. By facilitating secure access to organized data, Asterias enhances the loss reporting process, enabling clients to eliminate disorganized data and improve overall efficiency. The company's API-centric system ensures that lost data can be captured and accessed effectively, providing a comprehensive solution for managing insurance-related information.
Unfabled
Seed Round in 2024
Unfabled is a women’s health consumer platform that focuses on providing curated and personalized health and wellness solutions tailored specifically for women. By utilizing a tech-enabled approach, Unfabled enables users to discover sustainable health and wellness products that are customized to meet their individual needs throughout their entire life cycle. The platform emphasizes a commitment to sustainability while enhancing the overall health and well-being of its users.
Evaro offers an online health hub platform designed to enhance accessibility of pharmacy products. It facilitates paperless prescriptions and delivery, enabling users to select medication via a questionnaire and receive treatment based on a prescribing system that minimizes waste.
Freja is a Norwegian company that produces natural bone broth, a healthful and tasty food product. They create their broth by simmering meaty bones, vegetables, and herbs, resulting in a nutrient-rich beverage packed with collagen, protein, and amino acids. Freja's bone broth is designed to support overall health and enhance well-being, offering consumers a convenient, recyclable, and flavorful superfood option.
Finexos
Seed Round in 2023
Finexos develops AI-powered credit management software that enhances financial inclusion by accurately assessing borrowers' creditworthiness using advanced analytics and real-time data. This enables lenders to mitigate risk, reduce defaults, lower costs, and provide fairer access to credit.
Ctrl Alt
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2020 by Matt Ong, Ctrl Alt enables fintech platforms and investment firms to offer their clients access to alternative assets like green energy and property through tokenization. By facilitating fractional ownership of these assets, Ctrl Alt helps asset holders raise capital more efficiently. Headquartered in London with a team comprising financial and product experts from institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Revolut.
Pencil Biosciences
Seed Round in 2023
Pencil Biosciences is focused on advancing gene-editing technology through the development of a novel, programmable genome-modulation platform. This innovative approach seeks to address the limitations of existing gene-editing technologies, providing new therapeutic options for patients with rare diseases. By enhancing the precision and efficacy of genome modulation, Pencil Biosciences aims to facilitate a wide range of applications in the medical field, ultimately supporting healthcare professionals in overcoming the challenges associated with traditional gene-editing methods.
Stackt is a tech-driven platform offering on-demand moving and storage services. It connects consumers, retailers, and businesses with movers, enabling customers to view and manage their inventory online and request deliveries at any time.
Thymia develops video games grounded in neuropsychology, alongside speech and video analysis, to enhance mental health assessments. Their platform enables clinicians to evaluate depression more swiftly, accurately, and objectively, facilitating timely treatment decisions.
Net Zero Now
Seed Round in 2023
Net Zero Now offers a sector-based climate action platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses move toward net zero. It works through partnerships with industry bodies, trade associations, and corporates to define sector-specific net-zero protocols, provide guidance, and establish a standard for certification. The platform is configured as a software-as-a-service solution that guides sector participants through calculating the full value chain footprint, setting targets, and implementing actions, with a subscription model. Industry partners use their networks to promote the net-zero solution to members or customers, creating a cost-effective route to market. The approach adheres to global standards such as the GHG Protocol, SBTi, and the Oxford Principles and has been endorsed by the UK Government Net Zero team.
Connectd
Seed Round in 2023
Connectd is a product ecosystem that empowers founders, investors, and advisors to make and manage connections. Connectd is developing solutions that create connections in order to help startups grow and people flourish.
Five Alarm Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Five Alarm Bio is a drug discovery company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in researching and developing anti-aging therapies aimed at reducing age-related illnesses and limitations. Five Alarm Bio employs a small molecule strategy to enhance the body's defenses against damage that accumulates with aging, with the goal of extending the lifespan of healthy cells and mitigating the development and progression of diseases associated with aging.
Growyze
Seed Round in 2023
Growyze is inventory management software designed for food and beverage businesses. It streamlines purchasing, stocktaking, recipe costing, and automates invoice reconciliation. The platform offers stock control, minimizes waste, and provides insights to improve menu profitability.
Syndi
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Syndi is a digital health support recommendation platform that utilizes machine learning and digital phenotyping, with a primary focus on mental health. The company develops technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing individuals' health by providing effective and accessible support. Syndi's platform employs passive smartphone data collection to gather moment-to-moment information about users, allowing it to deliver personalized and immediate care. This innovative approach not only facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers but also measures the effectiveness of applications and digital services in treating invisible disabilities. Through its commitment to leveraging technology and research, Syndi seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for its users.
Lab 1 is a developer of a cybersecurity platform that focuses on identifying and interpreting compromised data to assess supply chain risks. The company gathers hacked and exposed information from the dark web, messaging services, and secret groups, providing valuable insights into potential vulnerabilities. By monitoring both the dark and deep web, Lab 1 produces cyber intelligence that is accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as for business intelligence and risk modeling purposes. This enables organizations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks present throughout their supply chains.
Silveray
Seed Round in 2022
Silveray develops affordable large-area direct conversion detectors for the X-ray imaging market.
Thalamos
Seed Round in 2022
Thalamos is a developer of mental health software dedicated to improving the delivery of care in psychiatry. The company provides a platform where psychiatrists can complete, store, and share clinical forms while managing their finances, invoicing, and scheduling securely. With a focus on encryption and auditability, Thalamos's software helps mental health professionals mitigate risks and streamline administrative processes, ultimately allowing them to allocate more time to patient care. By addressing the digital challenges encountered in mental healthcare, Thalamos aims to facilitate long-overdue advancements in the sector.
Spirea
Venture Round in 2022
Spirea Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Established in 2015, Spirea has created a smart polymer platform that enhances the controlled delivery of drug combinations, aiming to maximize the clinical efficacy of therapies. The company's flexible approach to ADC design allows for a greater amount of drug payload to be precisely targeted at tumor cells, increasing therapeutic effects while significantly minimizing adverse side effects. This advancement enables healthcare providers to offer well-tolerated treatment options for a variety of cancer types, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Incard
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Incard is a financial solutions provider specializing in the needs of e-commerce businesses, including entrepreneurs, drop shippers, and influencers. The company operates a vertical banking platform that modernizes financial operations through a suite of tools designed specifically for the e-commerce sector. Its offerings include multi-currency accounts, corporate cards, automated expense management, bill payments, and payment tracking, all aimed at streamlining financial management. Incard's platform also provides real-time financial insights and compliance support, enabling users to access their business accounts efficiently while saving time and reducing costs. By focusing on the unique demands of digital entrepreneurs, Incard helps its clients succeed in a competitive marketplace.
Concr is a techbio company focused on enhancing cancer treatment through innovative predictive modeling. Utilizing methods derived from astrophysics, Concr aims to accurately forecast patient outcomes and responses to both novel and existing cancer therapies. The company's cloud-native platform, FarrSight®, enables researchers to simulate clinical trials, predict therapeutic responses, and conduct bioinformatics analyses, facilitating a more personalized approach to cancer care. By leveraging fragmented data from various stages of drug development, Concr eliminates the reliance on big data while generating precise multi-modal tumor models. Headquartered in London, with a subsidiary in Brisbane, Australia, Concr is backed by prominent investors, including the University of Cambridge Enterprise and Oncology Ventures, among others.
Anonymised
Seed Round in 2022
Anonymised is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that specializes in providing marketers with tools to effectively reach their target audiences and assess the performance of advertising campaigns while prioritizing user privacy. The company develops a comprehensive identity and data management solution that utilizes federated AI technology, allowing for privacy-preserving marketing practices. Anonymised offers features such as personalized content access, targeted advertising, data measurement, customer analytics, and customer discovery, all while ensuring that personal data remains on the consumer's device. This approach enables clients to enhance audience engagement without compromising the privacy of users.
Jove
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Jove is a provider of specialty business insurance tailored for contractors, consultants, experts, advisors, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company focuses on protecting businesses against compensation claims related to bodily harm, property damage, and financial loss that may arise during interactions with customers, contractors, and suppliers. Jove's innovative insurance platform incorporates an embedded system that allows for the automatic application of insurance coverage, ensuring that businesses can easily access various insurance products, including liability, motor, and health coverage. This project-by-project approach enables companies to promptly identify under-insured workers and maintain compliance with insurance requirements. In addition to coverage, Jove offers legal support to assist businesses in defending against claims.
ScaleXP
Seed Round in 2021
ScaleXP is an automated analytics platform that supports small businesses by consolidating their financial and sales data. The company specializes in providing growth insights tailored for early-stage and high-growth enterprises. Its software automates the calculation of essential metrics, including deferred revenue, annual recurring revenue, monthly recurring revenue, customer acquisition cost, and customer lifetime value. By offering a unified dashboard, ScaleXP enables businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions that can drive growth and improve operational efficiency.
Antiverse
Seed Round in 2021
Antiverse is an innovative biotechnology company specializing in accelerating drug development through its proprietary platform. This platform combines structural biology, machine learning, and medicine to facilitate quicker and more cost-effective breakthroughs in antibody discovery.
Spirea Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Established in 2015, Spirea has created a smart polymer platform that enhances the controlled delivery of drug combinations, aiming to maximize the clinical efficacy of therapies. The company's flexible approach to ADC design allows for a greater amount of drug payload to be precisely targeted at tumor cells, increasing therapeutic effects while significantly minimizing adverse side effects. This advancement enables healthcare providers to offer well-tolerated treatment options for a variety of cancer types, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Medwise.ai
Seed Round in 2021
Medwise.ai operates a customizable search platform that uses natural language processing and artificial intelligence technologies to provide clinical decision support for doctors. Its real-world data offers insights to various healthcare stakeholders, enabling doctors to organize medical knowledge and enhance patient care outcomes.
Bubbl is a developer of innovative location-based mobile marketing tools designed to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue for businesses. The platform allows companies to implement geofence-triggered functionality within their iOS or Android applications, enabling the delivery of targeted notifications, surveys, videos, and vouchers based on users' locations. This capability allows for real-time, context-sensitive communication that does not require users to open the app or rely on WiFi or beacons. Installed quickly and managed through a cloud-based interface, Bubbl provides businesses with the ability to create virtual fences for precise audience segmentation and analytics, all while respecting user privacy by avoiding the need for cookies or extensive tracking. Through its solutions, Bubbl aims to foster customer loyalty and create dynamic communication opportunities that enhance brand profiles and generate new revenue streams.
ThoughtRiver
Series A in 2020
ThoughtRiver is a developer of a Contract Acceleration Platform that leverages automated contract review technology to streamline the risk analysis of third-party contracts. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, the platform comprehensively analyzes contracts at the sentence level, generating detailed insights about obligations and rights. This advanced technology allows clients to review agreements in minutes, significantly enhancing sales velocity and alleviating legal bottlenecks for commercial teams. By enabling lawyers to focus on higher-level strategic work, ThoughtRiver aims to provide greater business value while improving job satisfaction among legal professionals. The company emphasizes creativity and problem-solving within its teams, each of which specializes in specific areas necessary for effective contract management.
Sorex Sensors
Seed Round in 2020
Sorex Sensors designs and manufactures high-sensitivity micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mass sensors based on film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology. Their products, fabricated on silicon wafers, measure mass down to the femtogram range and temperature with a resolution of 0.2°C, making them suitable for thin film metrology, particulate monitoring, and gas detection applications.
Pirkx Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, operates an online platform that offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and savings for individuals, including contracted workers and freelancers in the gig economy. The subscription-based service provides access to an array of features such as supermarket cashback, health and wellbeing benefits, accredited counseling, and holiday discounts. By making these benefits accessible to a broader range of workers, Pirkx aims to enhance the overall experience and welfare of its members, enabling them to enjoy a diverse package of rewards tailored to their needs.
Re-Vana Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2020
Re-Vana Therapeutics specializes in ocular pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems. It develops biodegradable platforms to treat chronic eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and retina infections. Key products include OcuLief for AMD and DR treatment, and EyeLief for glaucoma and retina disease management.
Founded in 2018, Zeigo operates a technology platform facilitating both supply and demand of renewable energy. Its platform offers information, market insights, and practical resources to support businesses transitioning to low-carbon operations.
SupaPass
Seed Round in 2020
SupaPass is a versatile platform designed for businesses to create their own websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise. Founded in 2011, SupaPass enables clients to launch aesthetically appealing and payment-ready content platforms that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including podcasting, fitness, music, and charities. Its innovative white-label technology allows clients to retain full ownership of their customer data and 100% of sales revenue. By offering an intuitive and cost-effective solution, SupaPass makes it significantly faster and cheaper for content creators to manage their offerings, including podcasts, videos, and streaming channels. The platform features a user-friendly layout reminiscent of popular streaming services, empowering clients to maintain their own branding while effectively engaging with their audiences.
Appsumer
Funding Round in 2020
Appsumer Ltd., established in 2014 and based in Fitzrovia, UK, specializes in a user acquisition intelligence platform for high-growth consumer mobile app businesses. The platform aggregates, visualizes, and forecasts return on advertising spend across various media sources, empowering marketing teams to manage their user acquisition budgets and optimize decisions efficiently. By automating customizable dashboards, reports, and insights, Appsumer saves time, uncovers opportunities, and enhances marketing performance, becoming an integral part of its customers' daily workflow and boasting high retention rates.
Travel Curious
Seed Round in 2020
A vertically integrated tour operator that creates and owns its experiences. It offers private, engaging tours through a network of trusted guides, enhancing customer journeys for hospitality and travel partners while adding new revenue streams.
Cyclr is a cloud-based Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) company that specializes in providing an integration platform for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. The platform allows these companies to enhance their offerings by delivering seamless integrations, automations, and workflows to their end-users. Cyclr operates 'behind the scenes,' enabling its clients to provide native integration capabilities directly within their own applications. By leveraging Cyclr's services, companies can transform APIs from back-end features into accessible front-end tools, significantly reducing engineering time and overhead. The platform includes a market-leading drag-and-drop visual interface for designing integration processes, developed in collaboration with top academics in the field, thereby streamlining the integration process for software developers and enterprises.
Naked Energy
Venture Round in 2019
Naked Energy specializes in innovative hybrid solar technology that generates both electricity and heat for commercial and residential applications. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom.
ThoughtRiver
Seed Round in 2019
ThoughtRiver is a developer of a Contract Acceleration Platform that leverages automated contract review technology to streamline the risk analysis of third-party contracts. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, the platform comprehensively analyzes contracts at the sentence level, generating detailed insights about obligations and rights. This advanced technology allows clients to review agreements in minutes, significantly enhancing sales velocity and alleviating legal bottlenecks for commercial teams. By enabling lawyers to focus on higher-level strategic work, ThoughtRiver aims to provide greater business value while improving job satisfaction among legal professionals. The company emphasizes creativity and problem-solving within its teams, each of which specializes in specific areas necessary for effective contract management.
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.
SupaPass
Seed Round in 2018
SupaPass is a versatile platform designed for businesses to create their own websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise. Founded in 2011, SupaPass enables clients to launch aesthetically appealing and payment-ready content platforms that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including podcasting, fitness, music, and charities. Its innovative white-label technology allows clients to retain full ownership of their customer data and 100% of sales revenue. By offering an intuitive and cost-effective solution, SupaPass makes it significantly faster and cheaper for content creators to manage their offerings, including podcasts, videos, and streaming channels. The platform features a user-friendly layout reminiscent of popular streaming services, empowering clients to maintain their own branding while effectively engaging with their audiences.
Lightpoint Medical
Series B in 2018
Lightpoint Medical, Ltd. is a medical device company based in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging technologies for cancer surgery, specifically through its Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging (CLI) technology. This breakthrough intraoperative imaging method enables real-time cancer detection during surgical procedures, which can significantly reduce the chances of cancer recurrence and the need for subsequent operations. Lightpoint Medical's tools are designed to enhance the effectiveness of robotic cancer surgeries, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights that improve surgical decision-making and patient outcomes while also aiming to lower healthcare costs.
Xperiome is a global healthtech company focused on improving the understanding of rare diseases by providing pharmaceutical companies with valuable insights into patient experiences. The company operates an online platform that aggregates anonymized patient data, enabling biopharmaceutical firms to reduce the time and costs associated with clinical development. Through its crowdsourcing platform, Raremark, Xperiome facilitates the sharing of lived experiences from patients and their families, enhancing health literacy and fostering informed participation in medical research. By connecting research-ready individuals with clinical and real-world studies, Xperiome aims to accelerate the development of new therapies and improve existing treatment options for rare diseases.
MGB Biopharma
Venture Round in 2018
MGB Biopharma is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company developing novel anti-infective medicines. It focuses on small molecules with specific antibacterial effects, targeting resistant bacteria using its proprietary DNA Minor Groove Binders technology.
Gelmetix Limited is a UK-based company specializing in the development of injectable gel-based therapeutic biomaterials aimed at treating bone disorders and early-stage degenerative disc disease. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Gelexir Healthcare Ltd, Gelmetix focuses on providing non-invasive alternatives to surgery for conditions such as chronic lower back pain and osteoarthritis. The company’s lead product is a hydrogel designed for nucleus pulposus augmentation, which alleviates pain and restores functionality in patients suffering from chronic lower back pain. This innovative approach targets the intervertebral disc's degeneration process, helping to prevent further deterioration and improve patients' quality of life. Gelmetix operates additional offices in London, Paris, and Manchester, emphasizing its commitment to developing accessible therapeutic solutions.
Arcis Biotechnology
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Arcis Biotechnology Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nucleic acid sample preparation solutions. The company offers a range of ready-to-use kits, including the Arcis Sample Prep Kit, which facilitates the extraction of nucleic acids from diverse sample types such as whole blood, saliva, and various biological materials. Arcis’s DNA products enable rapid processing, allowing users to obtain genetic material in under three minutes without the need for laboratory equipment, using minimal sample volumes. Their technology supports applications in point-of-care diagnostics, veterinary research, and forensic analysis. Additionally, Arcis provides technical support services and distributes its products across several countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India. Founded in 2013 and based in Warrington, United Kingdom, the company was previously known as Arcis Molecular Limited before rebranding in 2018.
Cambridge Nutraceuticals
Venture Round in 2018
Cambridge Nutraceuticals is a Cambridge-based nutraceutical company founded in 2012. Initially launched with a single product, Ateronon, a bioavailable lycopene formulation, the company has expanded its offering and, in December 2015, introduced an extended range of clinically proven supplements under the FutureYou brand. Based in central Cambridge with close ties to Cambridge University, the company focuses on developing bioavailable supplements with demonstrated benefits. Product development is supported by a medical board including leading clinicians and researchers such as Professor Alf Lindberg, Peter Kirkpatrick, and Dr Andrew Carson, contributing expertise from pharmaceutical R&D and NHS practice. Cambridge Nutraceuticals emphasizes clinically backed formulations and collaboration with medical professionals to advance evidence-based nutraceuticals.
Warwick Acoustics
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Warwick Acoustics, established in 2002 and based in Nuneaton, UK, specialises in the development and manufacture of high-resolution audio systems. The company is renowned for its patented High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (HPEL) technology, which enables ultra-thin, lightweight speakers delivering superior audiophile performance across an extensive bandwidth. Warwick Acoustics focuses on creating innovative audio solutions for both the headphone market and the automotive industry, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the in-car audio experience within electric vehicles. Their products are designed from scratch to provide the best personal audio listening experience, while also promoting sustainability through the use of mass-upcycled and recyclable materials.
Redecol
Seed Round in 2017
Redecol Limited specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative sensor technology aimed at monitoring and managing asthma, with potential applications in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company is focused on creating a unique asthma monitoring device that addresses the growing need for effective home monitoring solutions. By providing a novel approach to lung function testing, Redecol aims to enhance the lives of asthma patients while simultaneously reducing the financial burden associated with chronic respiratory diseases for healthcare providers.
Articheck
Venture Round in 2017
Articheck is a software platform established in 2013 that specializes in creating digital condition reports for the art industry. Developed by a conservator, the platform serves galleries, museums, conservation studios, and fine art shippers globally. It aims to transform the traditional process of condition reporting by providing an efficient and effective tool for art professionals. Through its application and website, Articheck allows users to generate detailed condition reports, enabling them to allocate more time to revenue generation and data collection tasks. The platform enhances the overall workflow within the art sector, facilitating better management of artworks and collections.
SupaPass
Seed Round in 2017
SupaPass is a versatile platform designed for businesses to create their own websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise. Founded in 2011, SupaPass enables clients to launch aesthetically appealing and payment-ready content platforms that cater to a diverse range of sectors, including podcasting, fitness, music, and charities. Its innovative white-label technology allows clients to retain full ownership of their customer data and 100% of sales revenue. By offering an intuitive and cost-effective solution, SupaPass makes it significantly faster and cheaper for content creators to manage their offerings, including podcasts, videos, and streaming channels. The platform features a user-friendly layout reminiscent of popular streaming services, empowering clients to maintain their own branding while effectively engaging with their audiences.
Squirrel
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Squirrel is an award-winning banking app that helps people regain control of their finances.
Squirrel is an automatic budgeting account that splits their salary up into their bills, savings, and a weekly allowance to spend on whatever they like.
No more overspending. No more overdraft. No more worries.
ActiveNeedle
Seed Round in 2017
Active Needle Technology Ltd. is a medical device start-up based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing innovative needle actuating device technology that enhances precision in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures, including regional anesthesia and cancer biopsies. Its proprietary platform utilizes a hand-held, single-use piezoelectric device that induces minute longitudinal ultrasonic vibrations to improve the accuracy of needle placement. This technology aims to transform treatment pathways in interventional radiology by providing safer and more efficient methods for clinicians and healthcare providers, ultimately benefiting patients. Active Needle's advancements represent a significant improvement over existing technologies in the field.
Cipher Surgical
Venture Round in 2017
Cipher Surgical Limited is a medical device company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, founded in 2010. The company specializes in designing, patenting, and globally marketing laparoscopic medical devices. Its primary product, OpClear, is a sterile disposable unit that utilizes in-situ on-demand carbon dioxide and saline lens wash to maintain a clear distal window during laparoscopic procedures. By addressing issues of contamination and visibility, Cipher Surgical aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of minimally invasive surgeries, allowing surgeons to perform abdominal keyhole surgeries more effectively.
Showroom
Seed Round in 2016
Showroom develops technology solutions that enable retailers to promote their products by connecting with shopping editors and influencers. It enables them to create mini-storefronts on the publishers’ content. Consumers are able to find information and buy products through the recommendations of publishers and without leaving the page.
Showroom offers tools that enable retailers to update information about stock levels, prices, and shipping in real time.
Showroom is a London-based company that was founded by Chloe Ross and Michelle Kingsley in June 2014.
Bubbl
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Bubbl is a developer of innovative location-based mobile marketing tools designed to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue for businesses. The platform allows companies to implement geofence-triggered functionality within their iOS or Android applications, enabling the delivery of targeted notifications, surveys, videos, and vouchers based on users' locations. This capability allows for real-time, context-sensitive communication that does not require users to open the app or rely on WiFi or beacons. Installed quickly and managed through a cloud-based interface, Bubbl provides businesses with the ability to create virtual fences for precise audience segmentation and analytics, all while respecting user privacy by avoiding the need for cookies or extensive tracking. Through its solutions, Bubbl aims to foster customer loyalty and create dynamic communication opportunities that enhance brand profiles and generate new revenue streams.
SwabTech
Seed Round in 2016
SwabTech Ltd is a UK-based medical device company that originated from the National Health Service (NHS) to create an innovative solution for blood recovery in surgical settings. The company specializes in the development of an automated Surgical Swab Washer designed to improve the effectiveness of intraoperative cell salvage. This device automates the extraction of blood from surgical swabs used during procedures characterized by significant blood loss. By facilitating the recovery and reuse of this blood, SwabTech's technology supports autologous transfusions at the point of need, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and offering a cost-effective approach to managing surgical blood loss. The patented design of the Surgical Swab Washer aims to streamline a process traditionally performed by hand, ensuring that surgeons have timely access to critical resources during emergencies.
Brytlyt
Seed Round in 2016
Brytlyt develops a GPU accelerated database platform, empowering data scientists and decision-makers across industries like telecoms, finance, and logistics. Its patent-pending GPU technology enables instant insights and deep learning model management.
Recycling Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Recycling Technologies designs and manufactures plastic recycling technology, including the WarwickFBR fluidized bed reactor that converts mixed plastic waste into low-sulphur hydrocarbons, and the RT7000 modular machine that produces Plaxx, a chemical feedstock for plastic production. The company focuses on commercializing plastic recycling techniques and integrating its equipment with existing waste facilities to increase recycling capacity. Founded in 2011 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom.
NALIA Systems
Seed Round in 2016
NALIA Systems is a developer of customizable immunodiagnostic systems aimed at enhancing biomedical research and facilitating drug discovery and development. The company's innovative solutions simplify the diagnosis of complex diseases by providing arrays of multiple biomarkers and point-of-care devices. These advancements enable clinicians to improve diagnostic accuracy while maintaining cost-effectiveness in healthcare delivery. NALIA Systems is focused on delivering tools that support more efficient and effective disease management.
Evince
Funding Round in 2016
Evince Technology is a UK-based startup focused on the development of innovative electron devices utilizing synthetic diamonds. The company aims to revolutionize the high-frequency electronics industry by introducing a new type of solid-state switch that serves as a foundational element for effective electrical energy control. Its products are designed for various applications, including metrology, healthcare, communications, and advanced manufacturing. By harnessing the superior thermal and electronic properties of diamonds, Evince Technology provides manufacturers and developers with the potential for enhanced performance through its licensed thermionic valve technology.
MusicGurus
Seed Round in 2016
MusicGurus is an online music learning platform that provides access to high-quality educational video lessons from world-class musicians and instructors. Designed to foster musical skills, the platform offers structured lessons focused on specific topics and themes, akin to a series of master classes. Students can subscribe monthly to benefit from features such as slow-down and loop functions for practice, as well as receive personalized feedback from a large community of learners and instructors. MusicGurus aims to enhance the learning experience by connecting students with top artists who are dedicated to sharing their expertise and passion for music.
OR Productivity
Funding Round in 2016
OR Productivity PLC is a medical robotics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative technologies for noninvasive surgery and minimal access medicine. Its primary product, Freehand, is a robotic camera controller designed for laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures across various medical fields, including upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, urology, gynecology, ENT, thoracic, and vascular surgery. By enhancing visualization and control for surgeons during keyhole procedures, Freehand aims to improve surgical outcomes. The company distributes its products through a network of commercial partners in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2010, OR Productivity PLC is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, and also maintains a presence in the United States.
Niume
Funding Round in 2016
Niume is a collaborative blogging platform founded in 2012 by Alex Hughes, Daniel Gennaoui, and Francesco Facca, and is headquartered in London. The platform allows bloggers to create, distribute, and monetize their content across various topics, known as "spheres," which include art, photography, fashion, culture, food, and travel. Niume facilitates the monetization process through PayPal, enabling bloggers to track their revenue per post via an integrated dashboard. This unique approach not only helps content creators reach a wider audience but also allows them to engage with their interests from the outset.
Essentia Analytics
Seed Round in 2016
Essentia Analytics Ltd is a London-based company, established in 2013, that specializes in behavioral data analytics and consulting services for professional investors. The firm aims to enhance investment decision-making by helping active fund managers identify their strengths and weaknesses through a skills-based investing approach. By analyzing historical trade data and behavioral patterns, Essentia combines insights from psychology, behavioral finance, and statistics with advanced data technology. This enables fund managers to recognize biases in their investment activities. The company provides actionable insights and decision support tools, alongside coaching, to help portfolio managers internalize these findings and improve their investment strategies, ultimately aiming for optimal performance.
TC Biopharm
Seed Round in 2016
TC Biopharm Limited is a clinical development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative cell-based products aimed at treating cancer and severe viral infections. The company’s flagship product, ImmuniCell, is an autologous therapy that expands patient-derived cells in a cleanroom environment to create treatments for various tumor types and viral infections. TC Biopharm is advancing its pipeline through Phase II/III clinical studies, focusing on conditions such as renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and melanoma. The company is committed to developing safer, more effective, and durable therapies, utilizing its proprietary allogeneic gamma delta T cell platform to harness the innate immune response against malignancies and infections. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations with organizations like Medinet and bluebird bio, TC Biopharm aims to enhance its capabilities and accelerate the delivery of its therapies to patients.
Beulah London
Seed Round in 2016
Beulah London is a British luxury fashion brand that designs and manufactures occasion and day-to-evening wear for women, including shirts, dresses, skirts, trousers, tops, jackets, scarves and bags, with made-to-order options and sales online and in its London stores. Founded in 2010 and based in London, the company emphasizes elegant, cosmopolitan apparel rooted in British design and heritage. Beulah pursues a social mission to empower women, including those who are trafficked or vulnerable, by supporting employment initiatives such as fair-trade partnerships with Freeset in India, and by offering dignified work through its supply chain. The brand combines a luxury aesthetic with ethical sourcing and impact, aiming to enable customers to contribute to positive change with each purchase.
Cambridge Nutraceuticals
Seed Round in 2016
Cambridge Nutraceuticals is a Cambridge-based nutraceutical company founded in 2012. Initially launched with a single product, Ateronon, a bioavailable lycopene formulation, the company has expanded its offering and, in December 2015, introduced an extended range of clinically proven supplements under the FutureYou brand. Based in central Cambridge with close ties to Cambridge University, the company focuses on developing bioavailable supplements with demonstrated benefits. Product development is supported by a medical board including leading clinicians and researchers such as Professor Alf Lindberg, Peter Kirkpatrick, and Dr Andrew Carson, contributing expertise from pharmaceutical R&D and NHS practice. Cambridge Nutraceuticals emphasizes clinically backed formulations and collaboration with medical professionals to advance evidence-based nutraceuticals.
Zzish
Funding Round in 2016
Zzish Limited is an EdTech company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a mobile backend-as-a-service platform aimed at educational application developers, offering tools that enhance personalized learning. Zzish's primary product, Quizalize, allows teachers to create engaging quiz games that not only motivate students but also provide real-time data on their progress and learning gaps. This platform includes a teacher dashboard that presents insights into individual and class performance, enabling educators to tailor their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Additionally, Zzish offers Revision Buddies, a self-assessment tool for exam preparation across various subjects. The company's solutions are utilized by schools, teachers, and students worldwide, with a significant user base that includes millions of teachers and students across numerous countries.
Lobster
Seed Round in 2016
Lobster is a platform that facilitates the licensing of visual content directly from social media users, catering to brands, agencies, and media outlets. Utilizing advanced AI technology, Lobster efficiently scans major social networks and prominent cloud storage providers to source billions of authentic images and videos. This service addresses the challenge of finding high-quality, relevant content that aligns with specific brand narratives or media campaigns. By employing image recognition and metadata analysis, Lobster's algorithm identifies original and genuine content created by everyday individuals. The platform simplifies the process of acquiring visual assets, allowing users to access a diverse range of media without the complexities of copyright concerns.
Kwanji
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Kwanji Ltd is a London-based company that operates an online foreign exchange (FX) comparison platform designed to help businesses trade more efficiently across global markets. Established in 2011, Kwanji provides users with the ability to quickly compare multiple FX quotes from FCA-regulated brokers and banks, enabling them to choose the best rates for their currency transactions. The platform caters to importers, exporters, and treasury sectors by offering services such as payment comparisons, instant transactions, and options for future payments. By facilitating access to competitive foreign exchange rates, Kwanji aims to save businesses time and money while allowing them to transact globally without incurring excessive fees.
The Idle Man
Funding Round in 2016
The Idle Man is an e-commerce platform focused on men's fashion, catering specifically to the 18-34 age demographic. It features a diverse collection of fast-fashion brands alongside its own-label range under The Idle Man brand. The platform emphasizes a curated selection of clothing, sportswear, shoes, and accessories that reflect the latest trends, allowing customers to find stylish and affordable options in one convenient location. In addition to its retail offerings, The Idle Man provides style advice and relevant content, addressing the needs of modern men who are often underserved by traditional menswear offerings.
Microtest Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2016
Microtest Diagnostics, established in 2002 as a spin-off from Imperial College London, specializes in automated multiplex in-vitro diagnostic tests, focusing on areas such as Allergy, Autoimmune disorders, Influenza, and Infectious Diseases. After over a decade of research and development, the company has developed the ADAM™ instrument, which has received CE-mark certification. Microtest Diagnostics offers a diagnostic testing platform aimed at small to medium-sized laboratories, providing comprehensive laboratory testing services for allergies and integrating decision support tools that consolidate multiple diagnostic assays into a single format. This integration enables healthcare providers to enhance patient management and treatment for allergies. The company is supported by a skilled team with expertise in product design, software and hardware development, regulatory compliance, and quality control. Its facilities hold certifications in ISO13485:2003 for medical devices and ISO 9001:2008 for the design and development of microarray test devices.
Racefully
Seed Round in 2016
Racefully is the connected social fitness platform that enables businesses, charities and other organisations to engage with their audience, build active communities, and get everyone exercising together virtually, no matter where they are in the world.
Winners of the London Sport Technology Innovation Fund Award, we are capitalising on a predicted $43bn corporate health and wellbeing market, with innovative IP, a smart B2B offering into an ecosystem of employers, health insurers, public sector, charities, events and brands.
Autologyx
Seed Round in 2016
Autologyx Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based applications aimed at automating complex business processes, with a particular emphasis on the legal and professional services sectors. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from NowWeComply Limited in 2017, Autologyx offers a no-code, containerized digital operations platform that enables organizations to automate non-linear processes more effectively than traditional robotic process automation or business process management solutions. Its platform allows clients to create, modify, and deploy customized workspaces for various tasks, such as claims and asset management, contract review, compliance, and governance. By integrating with third-party systems, Autologyx empowers businesses to streamline their operations, facilitating the automation of both simple tasks and more dynamic processes.
Axol Bioscience
Seed Round in 2015
Axol Bioscience Ltd., established in 2012 and based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, specializes in human cell culture systems for research purposes. The company produces and supplies various types of human cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), such as cardiomyocytes, neural stem cells, and astrocytes, along with primary cells like endothelial cells and fibroblasts. Axol also provides essential media, reagents, and growth factors to maintain these cell cultures. Additionally, they offer custom services including iPSC reprogramming, differentiation, genome editing, and cell sourcing tailored to clients' needs. Their products are distributed globally through strategic partners in various countries across Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally.
ZapGo
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
ZapGo Ltd. is a technology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of carbon-ion cells, which are designed for use in electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid energy storage. ZapGo's innovative approach focuses on enhancing supercapacitor performance to match that of conventional batteries while avoiding the use of lithium, cobalt, and rare earth materials. By employing nano-carbon materials and ionic electrolytes, ZapGo's products achieve a combination of long life, high power density, and rapid charging capabilities, along with energy densities comparable to leading batteries. Additionally, the design of their cells prioritizes safety, as they do not contain materials that can ignite, and they offer recyclability at the end of their life cycle. The company also operates an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support its growing business.
Enval
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Enval Limited is a recycling technology company based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing recycling equipment and modular plants that utilize microwave-induced pyrolysis to recycle complex plastic-aluminium laminates, such as those found in drink cartons and toothpaste tubes. Enval aims to provide sustainable and economically viable alternatives to landfills by extracting commercially usable aluminum, oil, and gas from these materials. In addition to its technological innovations, Enval offers environmental life cycle analysis and technology consultancy services, focusing on the pyrolytic recycling of flexible packaging materials. The company serves a diverse clientele, including waste handlers, local authorities, fast-moving consumer goods brands, and consumers, addressing environmental and regulatory challenges across various sectors.
Soply is an innovative online platform designed to streamline the procurement of visual content by connecting companies with a global community of creative freelancers. The platform addresses the growing demand for high-quality videos, animations, illustrations, and designs, catering specifically to the unique needs of the creative industry. Unlike generic freelance platforms, Soply focuses on facilitating efficient transactions for visual content creation, allowing businesses to outsource projects effectively. By integrating both human expertise and artificial intelligence, Soply enhances workflow efficiency and delivers intelligent visual content tailored to client specifications. The company positions itself at the forefront of a rapidly expanding market, aiming to become a leader in the creative outsourcing space as more organizations turn to freelancers for their visual content needs.
Ubiqutek
Seed Round in 2015
Ubiqutek Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development of electricides for weed control, utilizing its proprietary RootWave technology. Founded in 2012 and based in Kineton, United Kingdom, Ubiqutek offers its innovative product, Touch Pro, which is a hand-held weeding device designed to effectively target and eliminate various species of weeds, including perennial, biennial, annual, and invasive types such as Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. The company's focus is on providing environmentally sustainable solutions for the horticulture and amenity sectors, presenting a chemical-free alternative to traditional herbicides. Ubiqutek aims to improve environmental outcomes through its advanced technology, addressing weeding challenges in a cost-effective manner.
Cell Guidance Systems
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Cell Guidance Systems is a biotechnology company focused on advancing stem cell science and regenerative medicine. The company specializes in the culture of human pluripotent stem cells and the development of potent growth factors, which are essential for various applications in medical research and treatment. It also commercializes SINEUP technology, which enhances protein expression from target genes through the use of long non-coding RNAs. In addition, Cell Guidance Systems has developed innovative tools such as its protein delivery technology, PODS, which facilitates the delivery of bioactive molecules and aids in controlling cell fate for medical, research, and biomanufacturing purposes. The company operates out of offices located in Cambridge, UK, and San Diego, California.
Generic Robotics
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Generic Robotics is a technology company specializing in the development of interactive computers that integrate virtual reality and haptic feedback. Its proprietary haptic technology is primarily used in training and education, particularly through the creation of simulators designed to enhance clinical skills. This innovation allows various healthcare professionals, including dentists and surgeons, to practice medical procedures in a safe and controlled environment. By enabling repeated practice, Generic Robotics helps clinicians build the expertise and confidence required before treating actual patients, thereby improving overall patient safety and care quality.
MyDocSafe
Angel Round in 2015
MyDocSafe is a UK-based company that specializes in providing a secure client portal and compliance dashboard to facilitate client and employee onboarding for professional services firms. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bedford, MyDocSafe offers a cloud-based platform that automates various processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, electronic forms, and electronic signatures. The platform enhances efficiency by integrating payment processing and enabling automated document distribution and archiving. By streamlining the onboarding process, MyDocSafe helps firms reduce costs and improve the quality of service while ensuring the secure management and transfer of sensitive documents.
NOXSUDOR THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
First prescription medical device to control sweating
The Electrospinning Company
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Founded in 2008, The Electrospinning Company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing biomaterials for regenerative medical devices and 3D cell culture products. Its primary offerings include aligned fiber scaffolds, plates with removable scaffold discs, and tissue culture plates with hanging inserts, catering to applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery research.
Check4Cancer
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Check4Cancer is a provider of comprehensive cancer screening and diagnostic services aimed at facilitating the early detection of various types of cancer. The company offers a range of tests including those for bowel, breast, cervical, lung, prostate, and skin cancer, as well as mammograms and mole checks. By focusing on early detection, Check4Cancer seeks to improve patient outcomes and maximize survival rates.
Affective Systems
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Affective Systems is a software company that develops digital ecosystems designed to enhance economic viability for educational institutions and medium-sized enterprises. Their SaaS-based platform employs innovative semantic technologies to anticipate user behavior and streamline marketing processes from concept to delivery, enabling large organizations to manage campaigns efficiently across diverse suppliers and markets.
TGMatrix Limited
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Transforming European transport through matching supply and demand in close to real time.
Apta Biosciences
Angel Round in 2015
Apta Biosciences Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the development and commercialization of modified DNA aptamers, referred to as Adaptamers. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from Fujitsu, Apta Biosciences has created a proprietary method for producing synthetic alternatives to antibodies, which are essential for medical diagnostics and therapeutics. These modified DNA aptamers are designed to mimic the functions of natural proteins, thereby offering innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. The company's focus on developing these artificial chemical substances positions it at the forefront of advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
PulseFlow Technologies
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
PulseFlow Technologies utilises cutting-edge wearable technology to combine two proven treatment strategies.
Info-Ctrl
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Info-Ctrl is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based spreadsheet software aimed at transforming how organizations utilize data. The software provides a robust multi-user platform that consolidates spreadsheets, ensuring that critical business processes are protected and streamlined. It is designed to be adaptable across various sectors, including Retail, Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing, allowing users to maintain data that is verified, secure, and current. By revolutionizing data management, Info-Ctrl enhances operational efficiency and accuracy for businesses.
OvuSense (Fertility Focus)
Venture Round in 2015
The OvuSense™ fertility monitoring family is designed for every step in your journey to pregnancy. From getting pregnant to getting help, we're with you every step of the way. The OvuSense family provides everything you need in ovulation and cycle monitoring to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
Designed for your complete fertility journey, the OvuSense family works seamlessly with the OvuSense App to upload your data and provide you fertility updates in real time.
Time for Medicine
Angel Round in 2015
Time for Medicine is a telehealth company that provides a cloud-based healthcare platform designed to enhance patient-centered care delivery. The company develops online software that facilitates the gathering of patient data and enables rapid clinician diagnosis. By tracking and communicating patient information with caregivers, the platform allows families to stay informed about their loved ones' health status. This innovative approach delivers healthcare closer to individuals' homes, ensuring access to mobile care and assistance in various settings, including homes and pharmacies.