Superjoi
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Superjoi is a social commerce platform that facilitates collaboration among creators, brands, and fans. The company enables creators to invite their supporters to fund content production while providing a mechanism for rewarding these superfans. This model allows creators to showcase their latest work, products, and services, promoting partnerships and collaboration. Superjoi enhances influencer marketing and direct-to-consumer sales through short-form content, streamlining the payment process for users. By fostering a creative workforce, Superjoi aims to boost brand awareness and facilitate scalable monetization for all involved parties, ultimately helping creators raise funds and share a portion of their revenue with supporters.
Qori is an innovative mobile payment solution that enables brick-and-mortar merchants to accept both bank and cryptocurrency payments through a simple QR code generated on their mobile devices. The platform allows merchants to engage with both registered and unregistered clients without requiring an app on the client side, thereby streamlining the payment process. Qori addresses the evolving trends in the payments industry, such as open banking and cryptocurrency, by providing a cost-effective and frictionless alternative to traditional card and cash payments. Merchants can facilitate in-store, e-commerce, and remote transactions, enhancing the customer experience by allowing payments through direct bank transfers or cryptocurrencies with minimal effort. The platform's features include the ability to send QR codes for remote payments and display payment icons on e-commerce websites, ensuring a seamless and efficient payment journey for users. Overall, Qori positions itself as a preferred multi-channel payment method that eliminates intermediaries while offering advanced client engagement tools.
Crezco is a developer of payment processing software aimed at reducing trade friction and facilitating business growth. The company offers innovative payment solutions that promote cardless and contactless transactions through open banking facilities. By enabling account-to-account payments, Crezco helps clients minimize costs associated with traditional card schemes, providing a more efficient and economical payment method. Additionally, the company fosters collaboration between suppliers and customers while offering role-based access for internal team members, enhancing the overall user experience and operational efficiency.
Gavel
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gavel combines live video shopping with live auctions to add fun and discoverability to online purchasing. An active network of buyers and sellers of all different types of collectibles is connected by their deep-tech approach. It creates a live auction platform that brings together and amuses collectors, buyers, and sellers.
Shop Circle
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shop Circle is a technology company that develops AI-powered tools for Shopify-based businesses. Its platform empowers independent brands within the Shopify ecosystem by providing solutions for customer engagement, operational efficiency, and conversion optimization.
3 Billion Pairs
Pre Seed Round in 2021
3 Billion Pairs is a machine learning engine that aggregates DNA data alongside sociodemographic, sentiment analysis, and quantified self 3rd party APIs, providing the pharmaceutical industry with a unique, valuable tool and dataset to research precision medicine and individuals with the opportunity to use their DNA to explore the topics they are passionate about.
Bloom Financial helps digital brands unlock their potential with founder-friendly capital and tools that accelerate growth.
Nothing is a consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures smartphones, earbuds, and other connected devices. It aims to remove barriers between people and technology by focusing on product integration and user experience. The company offers mobile devices and personalized noise-cancellation earbuds featuring wireless charging, water resistance, and dual connectivity. Through its innovative approach, Nothing seeks to create a seamless digital ecosystem that combines hardware and software, providing customers with reliable and durable technology at affordable prices.
RemoFirst
Pre Seed Round in 2021
RemoFirst is a global payroll and international HR platform that acts as an Employer of Record to enable compliant employment of talent worldwide. The solution lets businesses hire remote employees in 180+ countries without establishing local entities, handling payroll, tax and statutory compliance. It also supports international HR management, including tracking work hours, time off, holidays, bonuses and commissions, and providing employee benefits such as health insurance and financial benefits. By simplifying cross-border hiring, RemoFirst helps organizations onboard and manage international teams efficiently while navigating varied regulatory requirements.
Vauban is a technology company that provides a platform for private and alternative investing. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share investment opportunities, and co-invest with their networks in startups. It automates the creation and management of investment vehicles such as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, reducing cost and complexity for individuals and small fund managers.
44.01
Pre Seed Round in 2020
44.01 specializes in CO2 removal from the atmosphere by accelerating the natural weathering process in peridotite rocks, converting captured CO2 into stable minerals.
Caura Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative vehicle management solutions. The company's platform facilitates payments for essential car-related expenses, including parking, tolls, congestion charges, MOTs, vehicle tax, and insurance. Caura Protect, an FCA-registered product, enables drivers to purchase and manage motor insurance from multiple insurers. Additionally, Caura Maintain streamlines the management of MOTs and vehicle servicing. Founded in 2018, Caura aims to simplify car ownership by integrating various services into an accessible platform, enhancing the overall experience for drivers.
Xpence
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Xpence is a progressive business spend management platform tailored for MENAP businesses, offering a seamless solution for managing daily expenses. The company provides both physical and virtual Visa payment cards that employers can issue to employees, allowing for precise control over spending through customizable limits and rules. Xpence enhances financial oversight by enabling real-time tracking of company expenditures and sending immediate notifications to employees for receipt capture upon card usage. This functionality significantly streamlines expense management, eliminating the need for cumbersome expense reports. Additionally, Xpence integrates banking and bookkeeping into a single application, equipping entrepreneurs with automated tools for expensing, bookkeeping, and invoicing while facilitating the opening of business current accounts and overall financial management.
Aplazo is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing financial access and opportunities in Mexico. Its platform allows users to make online purchases at affiliated stores and pay for them in installments. Customers can apply through the website and choose a delayed payment option, which enables them to manage their finances more effectively. This installment payment plan not only benefits users by providing flexibility in payment but also helps businesses expand their customer base by tapping into new marketing channels. Aplazo aims to empower individuals with financial solutions that promote responsible spending and improve overall access to goods and services.
Mintago
Seed Round in 2020
Mintago operates a fintech platform that enhances employee mental and financial wellbeing. Established in 2019, it helps employees locate lost pension pots, offers financial planning tools, free adviser access, and educational resources. Mintago also facilitates savings through HMRC's salary sacrifice pension scheme.
Weavr offers an open cloud-based platform that connects payment networks with financial providers. It enables innovators to define, deploy, and consume digital payment flows.
Weavr offers an open cloud-based platform that connects payment networks with financial providers. It enables innovators to define, deploy, and consume digital payment flows.
kwik creates uses SaaS platforms to create trust between ecommerce stakeholders in Africa
Keepabl
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Keepabl is a B2B SaaS company that specializes in aiding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with compliance, particularly in relation to data protection regulations such as GDPR. Its primary offering is a Privacy-as-a-Service platform that provides governance solutions designed to help organizations manage their compliance requirements effectively. The software encompasses features such as breach response and processor management, facilitating the process of achieving and maintaining compliance. By offering tools for instant data mapping and analysis, Keepabl empowers organizations and their advisers to navigate the complexities of GDPR compliance efficiently.
Xpence
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Xpence is a progressive business spend management platform tailored for MENAP businesses, offering a seamless solution for managing daily expenses. The company provides both physical and virtual Visa payment cards that employers can issue to employees, allowing for precise control over spending through customizable limits and rules. Xpence enhances financial oversight by enabling real-time tracking of company expenditures and sending immediate notifications to employees for receipt capture upon card usage. This functionality significantly streamlines expense management, eliminating the need for cumbersome expense reports. Additionally, Xpence integrates banking and bookkeeping into a single application, equipping entrepreneurs with automated tools for expensing, bookkeeping, and invoicing while facilitating the opening of business current accounts and overall financial management.
xUnlocked
Seed Round in 2019
xUnlocked’s learning platforms are on a mission to inspire learning and empower growth.
Our enterprise-ready, on-demand learning platforms allow organisations to roll out premium firm-wide training.
The selection of courses makes it possible for every employee to receive education that’s highly relevant to their role and industry. Each meticulously crafted interactive course is presented by a world-leading authority on the subject and enhanced with animated graphics and interactive elements to make learning easy and engaging.
The cutting-edge platform has interactive features that make learning easy, and manager features that make rolling out an enterprise learning program as simple as possible.
Clara
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Clara is a company that specializes in transforming various data sets, such as Excel, CRM, and JSON files, into interactive content management systems and data visualizations. The platform enables users to organize, understand, and collaborate on complex data through visual project management and corporate communication tools. Clara's interactive visualizations facilitate transaction monitoring and the clustering of consumer spending patterns, allowing organizations to gain insights into merchant behaviors and spending categories. Additionally, Clara supports venture capitalists and investors in understanding and clustering deal flow, enhancing their decision-making processes.
SeedLegals
Series A in 2019
SeedLegals automates legal processes for investors and startups, enabling faster deal completion, dynamic cap table modeling, and real-time investment tracking. It serves over 15,000 UK and French startups.
Tabeo specializes in supporting primary care providers, including dental clinics, which face complex operational challenges despite their size. These providers must navigate regulations and secure revenue from various sources such as government entities, insurers, and patients. Tabeo's integrated platform aims to simplify payments and automate key administrative tasks for support teams, thereby enhancing efficiency and accessibility in healthcare services.
Xpence
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Xpence is a progressive business spend management platform tailored for MENAP businesses, offering a seamless solution for managing daily expenses. The company provides both physical and virtual Visa payment cards that employers can issue to employees, allowing for precise control over spending through customizable limits and rules. Xpence enhances financial oversight by enabling real-time tracking of company expenditures and sending immediate notifications to employees for receipt capture upon card usage. This functionality significantly streamlines expense management, eliminating the need for cumbersome expense reports. Additionally, Xpence integrates banking and bookkeeping into a single application, equipping entrepreneurs with automated tools for expensing, bookkeeping, and invoicing while facilitating the opening of business current accounts and overall financial management.
MARLO
Pre Seed Round in 2018
MARLO is a company that specializes in providing working capital solutions specifically for the maritime industry. It operates an online lending marketplace that connects shipping companies with lenders across the globe. By utilizing a data-driven approach, MARLO assesses credit risk related to shipping operations and offers analytical tools that enhance the visibility of small shipping firms to potential investors. Through its platform, MARLO aims to facilitate the capital-raising process for these companies, thereby enabling them to access necessary funding more easily.
Thyngs is a technology company that develops contactless payment and engagement solutions using near-field communication tags to turn physical objects, packaging, or spaces into interactive payment or engagement points. Its enterprise-grade platform connects offline and online marketing at scale, enabling charities, retailers, and publishers to engage customers through smartphones by delivering digital content and payments linked to physical cues. Founded in 2016 and based in Norwich, United Kingdom, Thyngs helps brands drive awareness, engagement, and sales by turning any physical item or space into a touch-free gateway for information and transactions while capturing campaign insights.
Neat
Venture Round in 2018
Neat Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, develops and offers the finance application Neat, which enables users to open mobile current accounts. The company provides the Neat Card, a prepaid MasterCard for payments in multiple currencies at both traditional and online merchants worldwide. Neat's offerings include business products such as dedicated Hong Kong bank account numbers, an online dashboard for financial management, current accounts for paying invoices and employees, and expense cards for staff. For personal use, Neat offers mobile current accounts, ATM cards, MasterCards for shopping and cash withdrawals, and online money transfer services. The company is designed to support entrepreneurs in the new economy, providing a modern alternative to traditional banking with a focus on international business needs.
Vauban
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vauban is a technology company that provides a platform for private and alternative investing. The platform enables users to create syndicates online, share investment opportunities, and co-invest with their networks in startups. It automates the creation and management of investment vehicles such as special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and funds, reducing cost and complexity for individuals and small fund managers.
Yapily
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Yapily is a fintech company that provides an open finance platform enabling access to financial data and payment capabilities. The company connects businesses to thousands of banks through a secure open API, handling the complexity of integrations to save time and money. By supporting data retrieval and payment initiation, Yapily's platform enables applications across banking, lending, payments, accounting, and money management to improve customer experiences. As the industry moves toward an open economy, Yapily aims to power innovative financial solutions by facilitating secure data sharing and streamlined payment infrastructure for organizations worldwide.
Capitalise.com
Seed Round in 2017
Capitalise.com is a financial information service focused on helping UK businesses secure the right funding by connecting them with suitable lenders. With a network of over 360 lenders, including more than 80 institutional and fintech partners, the platform simplifies the complex funding landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing in-house technology and data analytics, Capitalise.com identifies optimal financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. This approach not only facilitates access to a variety of funding products but also empowers accounting firms to better serve their clients by clarifying and streamlining the funding process, thereby enhancing their role as trusted advisors.
SeedLegals
Seed Round in 2017
SeedLegals automates legal processes for investors and startups, enabling faster deal completion, dynamic cap table modeling, and real-time investment tracking. It serves over 15,000 UK and French startups.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
YourWelcome
Seed Round in 2015
YourWelcome is a technology company that specializes in providing smart tablets designed specifically for vacation rentals. The tablets enable property managers to interact directly with guests on-site, allowing them to offer additional services, such as late checkouts, and connect guests with local services, thereby facilitating revenue generation through partnerships. With a global presence, YourWelcome is trusted by over 1,800 vacation rental managers, enhancing guest experiences while creating opportunities for property owners to increase their income streams.
Kasko is a London-based insurance technology company founded in 2015 that provides an API-driven, agile platform for creating, distributing, and managing insurance products. The platform serves insurers, brokers, and digital businesses by embedding insurance offerings into websites, apps, and other digital touchpoints. It combines no- and low-code interfaces with API-based data exchange, modular microservices, and capabilities such as underwriting tools, claims management, and payment processing to streamline policy administration and distribution. The solution enables rapid, scalable integration of insurance products into partner sites and services, simplifying setup and reducing time-to-market while supporting configurable product options and end-to-end distribution workflows.
Albert
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Albert is a mobile-based application that simplifies daily bookkeeping for freelancers and self-employed individuals. Launched publicly in 2016, the platform automates invoicing and helps users maintain accurate records of their financial transactions, allowing them to monitor their business finances independently. Recognized as the UK’s highest-rated finance app for freelancers, Albert has received over 2,500 five-star ratings and has been prominently featured by Apple multiple times. Backed by prominent investors, the company is disrupting the business finance management sector and has gained recognition as a leading technology firm in the UK startup ecosystem.
Superscript
Seed Round in 2015
Superscript is a digital insurance broker offering tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Through its self-serve online platform, small businesses can efficiently manage their insurance needs. Meanwhile, Superscript's tech-specialist brokerage team provides customized cover for innovative companies with complex risks.
RIALTO is a proptech company founded in 2014 and based in Belgium, specializing in transforming the commercial real estate sector. It operates an online platform that facilitates collaboration among professional brokers, landlords, and flexible workspace providers. The company offers a marketing and sales automation solution designed to enhance workspace occupancy by streamlining processes for marketing and sales teams. RIALTO enables marketing teams to efficiently create and distribute marketing materials while activating various channels to generate leads. It also automates the scheduling of property viewings. For sales teams, RIALTO provides tools to convert leads into customers, manage a dedicated sales pipeline, and track performance, thereby allowing them to focus on relationship-building and revenue generation. Additionally, the platform supports commercial real estate agents and online brokers by providing real-time inventory data, enhancing their ability to serve clients effectively.
Revolut
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.