Techstart Ventures

Techstart Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Belfast, United Kingdom, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in providing seed capital to early-stage companies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, focusing primarily on the information technology sector. As a trusted partner to ambitious founders, Techstart Ventures aims to support their entrepreneurial journeys and foster innovation in the region. The firm's Equity Finance Fund is dedicated to investing in promising startups, particularly within the financial services sector, thereby contributing to the growth of the local economy and the development of new technologies.

James Andrews

Investor and Partner

Jamie Andrews

Partner

Julie Curran

Venture Partner

Calum Forsyth

VC Investor

Mark Hogarth

Partner

Allen Martin

Investment Director

Allen Martin

CFO and Investment Director, Investments

Ryan McAnlis

Investor

Audrey Casciere Osborne

Investor

Robert Richmond

Investor

Hal Wilson

Partner

Henry Wilson

Partner

Past deals in Ireland

CattleEye

Seed Round in 2021
CattleEye manufactures autonomous livestock monitoring system in the United States. The company offers cloud based artificial intelligence (AI) platform that interpret and analyze visual imagery of livestock. The solution identify and measures gait, mobility score, and other behavioral signs. CattleEye was founded in 2019 and is based in the United States.

CattleEye

Seed Round in 2021
CattleEye manufactures autonomous livestock monitoring system in the United States. The company offers cloud based artificial intelligence (AI) platform that interpret and analyze visual imagery of livestock. The solution identify and measures gait, mobility score, and other behavioral signs. CattleEye was founded in 2019 and is based in the United States.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2019
See.Sense creates award-winning products that make riders safer on the road, and technology that generates the data cities need to build better transport infrastructure. Our products are used by more than 50,000 cyclists worldwide and we're the official bike light and ride insights suppliers to both British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The data our patented products gather is unique - seeing us work with leading smart cities around the world, to improve cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion and improve mobility in cities. We've won multiple business, design and innovation awards, and design and manufacture our technology products in Northern Ireland.

NeuroCONCISE

Seed Round in 2019
NeuroCONCISE specializes in wearable neurotechnology that non-invasively measures and translates brainwaves into control signals, allowing users to communicate and interact with computers without physical movement. With over 15 years of research, the company has developed a device that features unobtrusive electronics on a flexible substrate, enhancing the precision of electroencephalography signal recording. This technology, combined with advanced algorithms, enables the accurate translation of brain activity into meaningful data. NeuroCONCISE aims to provide affordable and effective solutions for rehabilitation and movement-free diagnostics, significantly improving assessments of consciousness and awareness in patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2018
See.Sense creates award-winning products that make riders safer on the road, and technology that generates the data cities need to build better transport infrastructure. Our products are used by more than 50,000 cyclists worldwide and we're the official bike light and ride insights suppliers to both British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The data our patented products gather is unique - seeing us work with leading smart cities around the world, to improve cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion and improve mobility in cities. We've won multiple business, design and innovation awards, and design and manufacture our technology products in Northern Ireland.

NeuroCONCISE

Seed Round in 2017
NeuroCONCISE specializes in wearable neurotechnology that non-invasively measures and translates brainwaves into control signals, allowing users to communicate and interact with computers without physical movement. With over 15 years of research, the company has developed a device that features unobtrusive electronics on a flexible substrate, enhancing the precision of electroencephalography signal recording. This technology, combined with advanced algorithms, enables the accurate translation of brain activity into meaningful data. NeuroCONCISE aims to provide affordable and effective solutions for rehabilitation and movement-free diagnostics, significantly improving assessments of consciousness and awareness in patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries.

Modern Democracy

Seed Round in 2015
Modern Democracy Limited specializes in developing election software systems and providing consulting services aimed at enhancing the electoral process. Founded in 2014 and based in Derry, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive mobile-enabled election platform that includes various tools such as Results Manager, Poll Manager, Count Manager, Voter Information, Canvass Manager, Postal Vote Manager, and Register Manager. These tools facilitate efficient management of elections by offering real-time information, streamlining communication, and supporting paperless processes. In addition to its software solutions, Modern Democracy provides project management, systems testing, print support, and on-site assistance to ensure effective election delivery. The company is dedicated to improving the transparency, accuracy, and efficiency of elections through its innovative technology and experienced consulting services.

Brewbot

Seed Round in 2014
Brewbot, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing stainless-steel-and-wood beer brewing machines and systems. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, Brewbot also offers a mobile application that enables users to brew beer and track the brewing process. The company's products and services cater to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, bars, breweries, and companies in the United Kingdom and the United States. In addition to its brewing systems, Brewbot provides a recipe platform that allows users to download or create various beer recipes, enhancing the brewing experience for both amateur and professional brewers. With a multidisciplinary team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brewbot combines expertise from various fields, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the brewing industry.

See.Sense

Seed Round in 2014
See.Sense creates award-winning products that make riders safer on the road, and technology that generates the data cities need to build better transport infrastructure. Our products are used by more than 50,000 cyclists worldwide and we're the official bike light and ride insights suppliers to both British Cycling and Cycling Ireland. The data our patented products gather is unique - seeing us work with leading smart cities around the world, to improve cycling infrastructure, reduce congestion and improve mobility in cities. We've won multiple business, design and innovation awards, and design and manufacture our technology products in Northern Ireland.
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