Techstart Ventures

Techstart Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, specializing in seed capital investments across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The firm focuses on supporting ambitious founders in their pursuit of growth and success, particularly within the financial services sector. By providing essential funding and guidance, Techstart Ventures aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, establishing itself as a trusted partner for emerging companies.

Jamie Andrews

Partner

Calum Forsyth

Investor

Mark Hogarth

Partner

Ryan McAnlis

Investor

Alexander Wilson McKinnon

Partner

Audrey Casciere Osborne

Investor

Robert Richmond

Investment Director

Hal Wilson

Partner

Past deals in United Kingdom

Sonrai Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Sonrai Analytics develops an advanced analytics software platform aimed at enhancing data utilization for businesses in various sectors. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enable predictive analytics, helping organizations discover new treatments and streamline research development. By addressing the challenges of precision analytics and reproducible data findings, Sonrai's solutions harness the vast amounts of data generated across successful business models. This approach allows companies to move away from outdated methods, facilitating the resolution of complex problems and the identification of competitive advantages in their respective markets.

Neurolabs

Seed Round in 2022
Computer Vision algorithms for product recognition in Retail.

Firestoke

Seed Round in 2022
Firestoke is a publisher of indie PC and Console games.

Pommelhorse

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pommelhorse offers communication tools for work, education, health care, and personal use. Pommelhorse controls video in the real-time, frame by frame and pixel by pixel, using a combination of traditional vision algorithms and our own innovative techniques. Additionally, it develops and trains specialized models to complement or supplement our vision algorithms in order to achieve cutting-edge performance in confined spaces.

Two

Seed Round in 2022
Tillit is a fintech startup focused on creating a buy now, pay later solution specifically for business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The company aims to streamline the purchasing process for businesses by providing flexible payment options that enhance cash flow management. Additionally, it operates an investment platform designed to empower investors by offering a user-friendly interface and engaging content. This platform features a curated selection of investment funds, complete with detailed information and tools, enabling users to make informed investment decisions with ease. Through its innovative solutions, Tillit seeks to facilitate financial transactions and investment opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.

Responsible

Seed Round in 2022
Responsible operates a re-commerce finance platform aimed at retailers, helping them extend the lifespan of their products and address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry. The platform integrates seamlessly with both e-commerce and physical retail environments, providing shoppers with information about the residual value of items prior to purchase. This innovative approach not only supports sustainable consumption but also enhances the shopping experience by encouraging informed decision-making among consumers.

Net AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The volume of mobile data traffic is exploding and 5G will have to fulfil a growing variety of performance requirements, ranging from extreme mobile broadband to low-latency automotive IoT. To accommodate such demands, enhanced flexibility in managing the infrastructure is needed. Network slicing allows operators to customise resources on a per-service basis, by virtually partitioning the physical infrastructure, thereby enabling new lucrative revenue streams. However, without deep intelligence into the traffic flowing over slices, and where it originates, it is impossible to effectively and efficiently monetize them. To address this need, we are developing Microscope, an AI tool for mobile traffic decomposition. Microscope is a lightweight method that identifies and quantifies the nature and source of individual streams (e.g. Netflix, Google cloud services, Facebook, etc; down to individual base station) from aggregate streams. This allows data to be collected in the cloud rather than from expensive location-based probes, and also works with encrypted data sources which are impossible to analyse with traditional approaches such as using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). Our technology tackles the challenges of decomposition through deep learning, due to its effectiveness in operating on large-scale mobile traffic in real-time, as demonstrated by our own research. Microscope is fast, cheap, encryption agnostic, scalable, and compatible with current NFV and open RAN initiatives

Lupovis

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lupovis is a Glasgow-based company that specializes in helping its customers protect their business-critical network assets as well as data and IP from attackers that have already compromised the network and from insider threats.

Overwatch Research

Seed Round in 2021
Overwatch Research Limited designs and develops in-vivo tracking software for preclinical labs. The company helps to optimize workflows for CRO, pharmaceutical, and academic laboratories. Overwatch Research Limited was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Gigged.AI

Seed Round in 2021
Gigged.AI is a digital talent sourcing and onboarding platform designed to connect top talent with forward-thinking clients. The platform utilizes an artificial intelligence-based algorithm to match technology professionals with appropriate projects, facilitating collaboration among clients, contractors, and freelancers. By streamlining the process of sourcing and onboarding talent, Gigged.AI enables the effective delivery of digital projects within specified timelines while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Anneal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Anneal is a digital workspace tailored for hardware engineering teams, facilitating collaboration and communication during the product development cycle. The platform is designed to complement existing product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) solutions, allowing engineers to collaboratively plan, discuss, and review engineering concepts, designs, and drawings. By streamlining workflows, Anneal helps reduce non-technical bureaucratic tasks and automates cumbersome processes, thereby enabling engineers to access essential technical information more efficiently. This focus on enhancing team collaboration and reducing administrative burdens positions Anneal as a valuable resource for engineering professionals seeking to optimize their development efforts.

Cloudsmith

Series A in 2021
Cloudsmith is a cloud-native DevOps warehouse built on Package Management, that secures, controls and accelerates software delivery, worldwide. It's an Enterprise-grade Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that handles your package management so you don't have to.

Desana

Seed Round in 2021
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

AntennaWare

Seed Round in 2021
AntennaWare is a developer of antenna technology designed to boost the range and reliability of wireless wearable devices.

Stora

Seed Round in 2021
Stora is a web-first self-storage software solution designed to assist self-storage operators in transitioning their businesses online. The platform provides a comprehensive website that serves as a primary sales channel, facilitating online bookings and payments. It automates essential processes such as recurring billing and customer check-in, streamlining operations for users. Additionally, Stora offers an online facility management system that allows operators to customize their websites, manage unit allocations, set pricing and discounts, and analyze key business metrics. By integrating various functionalities like chat support, Stora equips operators with the necessary tools to effectively manage their self-storage facilities in the digital landscape.

loyalBe

Seed Round in 2021
loyalBe Ltd develops loyalBe, a data-driven marketing platform that improves customer engagement between retailers and their customers. The company is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Machine Eye

Grant in 2021
Machine Eye is a developer of a risk management platform focused on enhancing safety in primary industries, particularly farming. Founded by Brendan Digney, the company employs artificial intelligence to analyze human and machine behavior, aiming to prevent accidents before they occur. Its safety system detects human movement around machinery and can take control to isolate or halt operations, thereby minimizing the risk of accidental contact with bystanders. This proactive approach not only safeguards workers but also protects families, fulfilling the company's mission to provide a comprehensive safety net in agricultural environments.

Kairos Sports Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Kairos exists to maximise elite sports performance through excellent planning. The live and powerful platform brings together all scheduling and communications for staff and players.

Glaize

Funding Round in 2021
Glaize is a direct-to-consumer brand focused on transforming women's nail care through advanced technology and scientific innovation. The company operates a manicure and nail technology platform that emphasizes the elimination of plastics in its products. Utilizing computer vision, Glaize designs personalized made-to-measure gel formulations tailored to individual users' hands, which are conveniently delivered to their homes. This approach allows women to access high-quality, toxin-free nail care solutions while streamlining the gel manicure process, making it easier, faster, and healthier.

Parsley Box

Series A in 2021
Parsley Box Ltd. delivers meals online. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Livingston, United Kingdom.

Biomage

Seed Round in 2020
Biomage specializes in single-cell analysis transforming the life sciences. Our goal is to apply innovative computational methods to extract valuable insight from biological data, fueling cutting-edge research across biological disciplines. Our flagship product, the Biomage Single Cell Platform empowers researchers to take ownership of their single cell data analysis, generating deep biological insight in just a few clicks.

Product Guru

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Product Guru Ltd operates a product discovery platform for product suppliers and retail buyers in the United Kingdom. Its platform allows suppliers of various products, including FMCG, home, gift, and travel categories to showcase their products to retail buyers; and buyers to review and compare products. The company also offers support services. Product Guru Ltd was founded in 2018 and is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

iGii

Seed Round in 2020
Integrated Graphene Ltd specializes in the design and development of technology for producing 3D graphene foam. The company has created an innovative manufacturing process that allows for the rapid production of high-performing, pure graphene foam directly on various surfaces at room temperature. In addition to graphene foam, Integrated Graphene offers a range of products including biosensors, adaptors, and energy storage solutions, utilizing its Gii-sensor for real-time monitoring applications. Founded in 2016 and located in Stirling, United Kingdom, Integrated Graphene markets its products online, focusing on advancing the capabilities of graphene technology across multiple sectors.

Heysummit

Seed Round in 2020
HeySummit is an Edinburgh-based platform designed to empower virtual events. It specializes in helping to increase engagement, conversions, and revenue for online summits.

Two

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tillit is a fintech startup focused on creating a buy now, pay later solution specifically for business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The company aims to streamline the purchasing process for businesses by providing flexible payment options that enhance cash flow management. Additionally, it operates an investment platform designed to empower investors by offering a user-friendly interface and engaging content. This platform features a curated selection of investment funds, complete with detailed information and tools, enabling users to make informed investment decisions with ease. Through its innovative solutions, Tillit seeks to facilitate financial transactions and investment opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.

Valla

Seed Round in 2020
We believe that data-driven legal advice can change lives. The legal industry is drowning in data that it can never use. Every day, millions of pages of case law, decisions and precedent are created and then ignored. Valuable insights are locked away in PDFs or scattered across hundreds of text documents, waiting to be pieced together. This has serious real-world consequences. When someone's rights are voilated, they should know that they have legal options. When their lawyers advises them, they should feel confident they're giving the best informed, most up-to-date advice. Right now, this isn't happening - and real lives are feeling the impact. Valla's mission is to bring transparency and insight to the legal sector. We do this by analysing those millions of pages and extracting data from them. We then turn that into insight that's easy to understand and use - insight that can make a real difference in real people's lives.

Kraydel

Seed Round in 2020
Kraydel addresses social isolation and also supports independence for our Users. Kraydel is the only platform to combine social connectivity, through easy TV-video calling, with scalable remote monitoring, through the broadest IoT platform for health and environmental sensors and devices. This combination supports User independence and wellbeing, delivering peace of mind to families and carers. Kraydel is headquartered in Belfast, with offices in London.

StormHarvester

Venture Round in 2020
StormHarvester links civil infrastructure to a weather forecasting platform. This allows civil infrastructure to take action prior to heavy rainfall. StormHarvester was designed and developed through collaboration between specialist drainage engineers, leading engineering academics from Queens University, Belfast, and specialist software and electronics engineers. Our ‘smart’ drainage solutions are set to fundamentally disrupt traditional drainage design by reducing capital costs, water demand and pollution events.

Neurolabs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Computer Vision algorithms for product recognition in Retail.

Neurovalens

Venture Round in 2020
Neurovalens delivers innovative solutions in the field of neuroscience, bioscience and neurophysiology.Neurovalens has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme. The project, recorded on the ERDF beneficiaries’ website, will be implemented over the next one year, undertaking research and development activities aimed at improving the competitiveness of the business.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Machine Labs Limited designs and develops software solution for planning, database marketing, and monitoring campaign perfomance. The company provides learning for marketing training, lab notes, help center, API documentation. Machine Labs Limited was founded in 2018 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2020
BrainWaveBank Limited is a brain health research company focused on developing innovative solutions to track and improve cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, United Kingdom, the company has created a unique wearable electroencephalography (EEG) device that allows users to non-invasively measure their brain activity. This device works in conjunction with mobile games designed to challenge cognitive skills, enabling individuals to monitor their cognitive health daily from the comfort of their homes. By securely collecting and analyzing data from a large user base, BrainWaveBank aims to build comprehensive neurocognitive profiles that can advance the understanding of brain health and inform the development of future treatments for neurological disorders. The company's approach emphasizes scalability and accessibility, making it a valuable tool for both consumers and clinical professionals.

Gig Grafter

Seed Round in 2020
Gig Grafter provides a web and mobile application that enables businesses to efficiently manage and deploy casual and part-time staff to fill unexpected gaps in their rotas or to respond to short-term peaks in demand for staff.

Re-Vana Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Re-Vana Therapeutics Ltd is a company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, specializing in ocular pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems. Founded in 2016, it focuses on developing biodegradable drug delivery platforms to treat chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and uveitis. The company offers two main products: OcuLief, which provides long-term release of therapeutics for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and EyeLief, designed for glaucoma and retinal diseases. These platforms utilize FDA-approved polymers, enabling the delivery of various therapeutic molecules over periods ranging from one week to a year. Re-Vana's approach aims to enhance patient compliance through reduced treatment frequency and pain, while also minimizing side effects and healthcare costs.

AdinMo

Seed Round in 2020
AdInMo is a New York-based company that specializes in in-game advertising, offering a platform for brands and mobile application developers to connect with gaming audiences. Founded in 2017, AdInMo focuses on providing immersive advertising experiences in eSports, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mobile games. The platform allows brands to integrate their messages seamlessly into games, ensuring that advertisements do not disrupt the gaming experience. This approach enables free-to-play mobile game developers to monetize their products through innovative advertising methods beyond traditional ads, fostering a more engaging connection between brands and consumers within the gaming environment.

Continuum Industries

Seed Round in 2020
Continuum Industries Ltd is a technology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2018, that specializes in developing automation and optimization tools for the infrastructure sector. Its AI-driven software enables engineers and planners to enhance the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including railways, roads, pipelines, and power lines. The platform allows users to automate their existing design processes while capturing extensive geospatial and engineering details. Central to its offering is a cloud-based optimization engine powered by evolutionary algorithms, which allows users to create custom design rules and maintain control over their projects. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required for early-stage design work, supporting professionals in efficiently evaluating millions of design options to identify the most effective solutions.

SciLeads

Seed Round in 2020
SciLeads Ltd operates an online sales and marketing platform tailored for scientific companies, particularly within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, the company provides a lead generation tool that aggregates extensive scientific data using proprietary software and algorithms. This platform allows users to access relevant prospects and market information, facilitating the identification of external scientists for partnerships in clinical trials. By enabling targeted sales and marketing activities, SciLeads aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business development efforts in the life sciences and biopharma industries, serving clients on a global scale.

Sonrai Analytics

Seed Round in 2020
Sonrai Analytics develops an advanced analytics software platform aimed at enhancing data utilization for businesses in various sectors. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enable predictive analytics, helping organizations discover new treatments and streamline research development. By addressing the challenges of precision analytics and reproducible data findings, Sonrai's solutions harness the vast amounts of data generated across successful business models. This approach allows companies to move away from outdated methods, facilitating the resolution of complex problems and the identification of competitive advantages in their respective markets.

Prodsight

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Prodsight is a company that specializes in customer interaction analytics, providing a platform designed to assist product managers in making informed product development decisions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Prodsight analyzes customer support conversations, transcripts, and feedback to extract meaningful insights. This analysis helps product teams identify key issues such as usability challenges, user education gaps, bugs, feature requests, and new use cases. By uncovering these insights, Prodsight enables companies to respond effectively to customer needs and enhance their product offerings.

Budibase

Seed Round in 2020
Budibase Ltd, founded in 2019 and located in Belfast, United Kingdom, offers an open-source platform for developing, designing, managing, and hosting web applications. The platform is designed to enhance speed and customization, allowing users to build web applications efficiently while providing extensive functionality. By streamlining the development process, Budibase aims to transform how web applications are created and managed, saving users time and effort in their projects.

Photonic Measurements

Seed Round in 2019
Photonic Measurements specializes in developing and providing measurement solutions for water quality, focusing on the analysis of UV254 in various applications, including drinking and wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and environmental testing. The company's product line includes advanced analyzers such as the Kepler UV-VIS Solid State and Kepler VIS Solid State spectrophotometers, as well as turbidity analyzers like the Lorentz and laboratory analyzers such as the Franklin UV254. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Photonic Measurements aims to deliver precise measurement tools that meet diverse application requirements in the water quality sector.

Right Revenue

Seed Round in 2019
Right Revenue is a brand new cloud based revenue product providing detailed analytics and accurate rate forecasting. Right Revenue offers a system that is user-friendly, flexible and most importantly, accurate – helping you make those all important decisions on pricing – all with the goal of increasing profitability. Designed by a Revenue Manager with over 20 years experience, our modular system allows you to tailor-make your revenue journey.

Visible Capital

Seed Round in 2019
Visible Capital Limited develops platform for wealth management. Its platform provides services to wealth managers, pension providers and IFAs provide their advisors with controlled access to their financial data. Its features includes; compliance, speed of processing, improved customer engagement, cost savings, accuracy & insights, and the ability to trial the products easily. Visible Capital Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Trickle

Seed Round in 2019
Trickle Data Insights Limited develops a platform where employees can provide their informal feedback. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Locate a Locum

Venture Round in 2019
Locate a Locum is an online platform that facilitates the connection between locum pharmacists and employers in the pharmacy sector. The platform allows pharmacies to access a pool of locum pharmacists, enabling employers to efficiently find suitable candidates for temporary positions. Users can view available work shifts and detailed profiles of potential employees, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing workforce management for pharmacies. By providing a centralized resource for both locums and employers, Locate a Locum aims to improve staffing solutions within the pharmacy industry.

Carbogenics

Seed Round in 2019
Carbogenics Ltd develops and produces plant fertilizer. The company develops a process to turn disposable coffee cups and non-recyclable paper-based waste into fertilizer. The company offers CreChar, a carbon additive. It also provides consultancy and analytical services for AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plant operators. Carbogenics Ltd was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Cloudsmith

Seed Round in 2019
Cloudsmith is a cloud-native DevOps warehouse built on Package Management, that secures, controls and accelerates software delivery, worldwide. It's an Enterprise-grade Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that handles your package management so you don't have to.

Stampede

Seed Round in 2019
Our mission is to empower physical businesses with world-class digital tools Since 2015, Stampede provided businesses with customer insights, enabling them to create effective automated marketing campaigns, while also delivering WiFi users a safe and fast connection, without the need for passwords.

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.

Syndeo

Seed Round in 2019
Syndeo is a company that offers a conversational platform designed to enhance customer service through the use of crowdsourcing and virtual assistance. By connecting clients with a community of experts, Syndeo aims to improve customer experiences and foster brand loyalty. The platform effectively qualifies leads and communicates with customers, allowing businesses to engage with their audience in a timely manner. This approach not only boosts sales performance but also helps reduce operational costs for companies, making customer interactions more efficient and effective.

Desana

Seed Round in 2019
Desana Network Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Scotland, develops software that provides on-demand access to a global network of flexible workspaces. Originally known as Shoal Community Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2019 to better reflect its mission. As the nature of office space usage evolves, Desana addresses the inefficiencies of traditional office leases that often result in wasted resources. By offering a solution that enables companies to reduce reliance on inflexible office arrangements, Desana aims to enhance workforce efficiency and employee satisfaction, allowing individuals to work wherever and whenever they need.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2019
BrainWaveBank Limited is a brain health research company focused on developing innovative solutions to track and improve cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, United Kingdom, the company has created a unique wearable electroencephalography (EEG) device that allows users to non-invasively measure their brain activity. This device works in conjunction with mobile games designed to challenge cognitive skills, enabling individuals to monitor their cognitive health daily from the comfort of their homes. By securely collecting and analyzing data from a large user base, BrainWaveBank aims to build comprehensive neurocognitive profiles that can advance the understanding of brain health and inform the development of future treatments for neurological disorders. The company's approach emphasizes scalability and accessibility, making it a valuable tool for both consumers and clinical professionals.

Axial3D

Series A in 2019
Axial3D specializes in 3D printing technology for healthcare, focusing on creating precise, patient-specific anatomical models derived from CT and MRI scan data. By providing a unique Online Ordering Portal, they enable clinicians to securely upload scans, allowing Axial3D's expert team to generate accurate physical models of patients' anatomy. These 3D printed models enhance the understanding of medical abnormalities, promote innovative surgical techniques, and ultimately improve surgical outcomes. The company's approach bridges the gap between technology and medicine, empowering surgeons and medical practitioners to effectively plan and rehearse complex procedures, thereby advancing the standards and efficiency of surgical interventions.

MarktoMarket

Venture Round in 2019
MarktoMarket is a company that specializes in providing finance professionals with tools for accurate and auditable private company valuations. Its data and analytics platform employs proprietary technology to streamline the valuation process, allowing users to easily add or remove transactions and access hard-to-find data on comparable valuations. This functionality enables clients to view the accounts influencing comparable EBITDA multiples and make necessary adjustments efficiently. By simplifying the analysis of various financial components, such as consideration paid, cash, and debt, MarktoMarket helps businesses save time and enhance the reliability of their valuation data.

MarktoMarket

Seed Round in 2019
MarktoMarket is a company that specializes in providing finance professionals with tools for accurate and auditable private company valuations. Its data and analytics platform employs proprietary technology to streamline the valuation process, allowing users to easily add or remove transactions and access hard-to-find data on comparable valuations. This functionality enables clients to view the accounts influencing comparable EBITDA multiples and make necessary adjustments efficiently. By simplifying the analysis of various financial components, such as consideration paid, cash, and debt, MarktoMarket helps businesses save time and enhance the reliability of their valuation data.

Machine Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Machine Labs Limited designs and develops software solution for planning, database marketing, and monitoring campaign perfomance. The company provides learning for marketing training, lab notes, help center, API documentation. Machine Labs Limited was founded in 2018 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Raylo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Raylo Group Limited offers Iphone on subscription basis. The company also provides subscription, which includes full insurance to its customers in order to cover them against loss, theft, and accidental damage. Raylo Group Limited has designed a process for repairs and replacements of mobile phones and accessories. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

loyalBe

Seed Round in 2019
loyalBe Ltd develops loyalBe, a data-driven marketing platform that improves customer engagement between retailers and their customers. The company is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Plotbox

Series A in 2019
PlotBox is a developer of a cemetery management software used to facilitate cemeteries operation services. Its software offers records management that bring all deceased records together into a quickly searchable database that includes images of headstones and paper records, generate pre and at-need contracts with ease, interpret financial data as well as manages all the administration related to burials and cremations including finance and reporting that enable clients to generate leads and revenue for cemeteries and improves service levels for families.

Prodsight

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Prodsight is a company that specializes in customer interaction analytics, providing a platform designed to assist product managers in making informed product development decisions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Prodsight analyzes customer support conversations, transcripts, and feedback to extract meaningful insights. This analysis helps product teams identify key issues such as usability challenges, user education gaps, bugs, feature requests, and new use cases. By uncovering these insights, Prodsight enables companies to respond effectively to customer needs and enhance their product offerings.

Bella & Duke Ltd

Seed Round in 2019
Bella & Duke Ltd produces pet food and animal feed. It provides raw animal food, including veg and non-veg treats, bone broth, sprays and herbs, krisps, chews, skins, and beef products for dogs, cats, and puppies through subscription in the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Blairgowrie, United Kingdom.

ChilliConnect

Seed Round in 2019
ChilliConnect is a multi-featured connected platform designed to be the power behind your games. Originally envisioned by leading game development studio Tag Games as a means to deliver the features required for their F2P and live service games, ChilliConnect was spun out in 2015 to provide an ‘all in one’ connected gaming solution for all game developers and publishers.

Neurovalens

Series A in 2019
Neurovalens delivers innovative solutions in the field of neuroscience, bioscience and neurophysiology.Neurovalens has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme. The project, recorded on the ERDF beneficiaries’ website, will be implemented over the next one year, undertaking research and development activities aimed at improving the competitiveness of the business.

Makematic

Seed Round in 2019
MakeMatic Limited creates and licenses bite-size educational content for educators and families. It develops short video lessons with practical activities for educators to learn about a topic and apply it in their classrooms. The company develops courses on integrating technology in class, building awareness on global trend, and teaching tactics and classroom practice ideas. It licenses its content to educational communities, media industry, international school chains, CSR initiatives, and governments. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Derry-Londonderry, United Kingdom.

WE ARE PARADOXX

Seed Round in 2019
WE ARE PARADOXX is a haircare brand that prioritizes environmental and social responsibility that is 90% plastic-free and 100% clean with no toxins, irritants, and synthetic fragrances in any of the products. WE ARE PARADOXX is on a mission to make sustainable, eco-friendly beauty a viable option for all that offers multi-task products to suit every individual.

Pitchbooking

Seed Round in 2019
Pitchbooking Ltd is an online marketplace established in 2016, based in Lurgan, United Kingdom. The platform specializes in connecting customers with sports facility providers, enabling users to easily locate and book sports facilities in their vicinity. By streamlining the booking process, Pitchbooking aims to enhance accessibility to various sports venues for individuals and groups seeking recreational activities.

Cloudsmith

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cloudsmith is a cloud-native DevOps warehouse built on Package Management, that secures, controls and accelerates software delivery, worldwide. It's an Enterprise-grade Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that handles your package management so you don't have to.

Orca Money

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Orca Money Limited operates an online comparison platform in the United Kingdom for peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, the company aggregates various P2P investment opportunities to assist DIY investors in making informed decisions while securing competitive interest rates. The platform features a range of lending options, including connections to businesses, property developers, and renewable energy projects through partners such as Assetz Capital and ThinCats. It also facilitates secured and unsecured loans via Rebuilding Society, and offers funding solutions for property developers through All Wellesley & Co. Additionally, Orca Money connects investors with individuals seeking unsecured loans through Lending Works and Zopa, while Proplend and Landbay cater to commercial and residential mortgage loan needs, respectively. By promoting alternative finance options, Orca Money aims to highlight the potential of innovative investment avenues in a rapidly growing sector.

Photonic Measurements

Seed Round in 2018
Photonic Measurements specializes in developing and providing measurement solutions for water quality, focusing on the analysis of UV254 in various applications, including drinking and wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and environmental testing. The company's product line includes advanced analyzers such as the Kepler UV-VIS Solid State and Kepler VIS Solid State spectrophotometers, as well as turbidity analyzers like the Lorentz and laboratory analyzers such as the Franklin UV254. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Photonic Measurements aims to deliver precise measurement tools that meet diverse application requirements in the water quality sector.

Right Revenue

Convertible Note in 2018
Right Revenue is a brand new cloud based revenue product providing detailed analytics and accurate rate forecasting. Right Revenue offers a system that is user-friendly, flexible and most importantly, accurate – helping you make those all important decisions on pricing – all with the goal of increasing profitability. Designed by a Revenue Manager with over 20 years experience, our modular system allows you to tailor-make your revenue journey.

WE ARE PARADOXX

Seed Round in 2018
WE ARE PARADOXX is a haircare brand that prioritizes environmental and social responsibility that is 90% plastic-free and 100% clean with no toxins, irritants, and synthetic fragrances in any of the products. WE ARE PARADOXX is on a mission to make sustainable, eco-friendly beauty a viable option for all that offers multi-task products to suit every individual.

Uleska

Venture Round in 2018
Uleska Ltd. is a Belfast-based company that specializes in developing security solution software aimed at automating cybersecurity processes for software development. Established in 2016, Uleska's flagship product, Secure Design, automatically incorporates cybersecurity protocols and protections into software, ensuring compliance while reducing both development time and costs. The company also offers the Application Security Testing and Orchestration (ASTO) Engine, which streamlines the integration and management of various security tools. This platform automates essential tasks such as running security tools, analyzing risks, and communicating findings back to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems. By facilitating automated workflows and providing alerts and recommendations, Uleska enables clients to enhance their application security efforts and release secure code more efficiently.

Photonic Measurements

Convertible Note in 2018
Photonic Measurements specializes in developing and providing measurement solutions for water quality, focusing on the analysis of UV254 in various applications, including drinking and wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and environmental testing. The company's product line includes advanced analyzers such as the Kepler UV-VIS Solid State and Kepler VIS Solid State spectrophotometers, as well as turbidity analyzers like the Lorentz and laboratory analyzers such as the Franklin UV254. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Photonic Measurements aims to deliver precise measurement tools that meet diverse application requirements in the water quality sector.

StormHarvester

Seed Round in 2018
StormHarvester links civil infrastructure to a weather forecasting platform. This allows civil infrastructure to take action prior to heavy rainfall. StormHarvester was designed and developed through collaboration between specialist drainage engineers, leading engineering academics from Queens University, Belfast, and specialist software and electronics engineers. Our ‘smart’ drainage solutions are set to fundamentally disrupt traditional drainage design by reducing capital costs, water demand and pollution events.

Cadshare

Seed Round in 2018
Cadshare is provides a platform that allows manufacturers of heavy machinery provide customer service.

Yomo

Seed Round in 2018
Yomo is a savings, education and investment app for the 12 million people in the UK who are saving but not yet investing. Many find investing daunting, confusing and don’t know where to start. Yomo onboards users with a simple but rewarding saving product, then takes them on a wealth creation journey. - https://getyomo.com

Liopa

Seed Round in 2018
Liopa Ltd, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, specializes in biometric authentication and verification technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed LipVerify, a system that authenticates users by analyzing the appearance and movement of their lips as they speak into a camera. This technology leverages a Visual Speech Recognition platform called LipRead, which interprets lip movements, known as visemes, that correspond to spoken language. Notably, Liopa's solution operates without the need for additional hardware, functioning on any device equipped with a standard forward-facing camera, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. By integrating LipRead into existing voice recognition systems, Liopa aims to enhance the accuracy and user experience of voice-driven applications, effectively mitigating the challenges posed by background noise and promoting broader adoption of voice user interfaces.

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.

Continually

Seed Round in 2018
Continually is an automated alternative to live chat for sales that helps you convert more website visitors to customers For B2B software companies who want to generate more qualified leads without the expense of additional sales people, Continually is a simple tool you can add to your website and start engaging customers in just 60 seconds

WE ARE PARADOXX

Seed Round in 2018
WE ARE PARADOXX is a haircare brand that prioritizes environmental and social responsibility that is 90% plastic-free and 100% clean with no toxins, irritants, and synthetic fragrances in any of the products. WE ARE PARADOXX is on a mission to make sustainable, eco-friendly beauty a viable option for all that offers multi-task products to suit every individual.

SureCert

Seed Round in 2018
SureCert collect data directly from universities, private training companies, awarding organisations and membership bodies. This way, they connect the labour market needs and skills to the education and training organisations.

Kraydel

Seed Round in 2018
Kraydel addresses social isolation and also supports independence for our Users. Kraydel is the only platform to combine social connectivity, through easy TV-video calling, with scalable remote monitoring, through the broadest IoT platform for health and environmental sensors and devices. This combination supports User independence and wellbeing, delivering peace of mind to families and carers. Kraydel is headquartered in Belfast, with offices in London.

Syndeo

Seed Round in 2018
Syndeo is a company that offers a conversational platform designed to enhance customer service through the use of crowdsourcing and virtual assistance. By connecting clients with a community of experts, Syndeo aims to improve customer experiences and foster brand loyalty. The platform effectively qualifies leads and communicates with customers, allowing businesses to engage with their audience in a timely manner. This approach not only boosts sales performance but also helps reduce operational costs for companies, making customer interactions more efficient and effective.

TapSOS

Grant in 2018
TapSOS is an app for a non-verbal method of contacting the emergency services. It will promote inclusivity and help transform the delivery of emergency services.

Right Revenue

Seed Round in 2017
Right Revenue is a brand new cloud based revenue product providing detailed analytics and accurate rate forecasting. Right Revenue offers a system that is user-friendly, flexible and most importantly, accurate – helping you make those all important decisions on pricing – all with the goal of increasing profitability. Designed by a Revenue Manager with over 20 years experience, our modular system allows you to tailor-make your revenue journey.

Re-Vana Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Re-Vana Therapeutics Ltd is a company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, specializing in ocular pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems. Founded in 2016, it focuses on developing biodegradable drug delivery platforms to treat chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and uveitis. The company offers two main products: OcuLief, which provides long-term release of therapeutics for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and EyeLief, designed for glaucoma and retinal diseases. These platforms utilize FDA-approved polymers, enabling the delivery of various therapeutic molecules over periods ranging from one week to a year. Re-Vana's approach aims to enhance patient compliance through reduced treatment frequency and pain, while also minimizing side effects and healthcare costs.

Komodo Learning

Seed Round in 2017
Komodo Learning Ltd. provides an online application for practicing mathematics. It offers Komodo, an online application that works on tablets and computers, as well as allows kids to practice mathematics through short online lessons that fits their daily routines. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Belfast, United Kingdom.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2017
BrainWaveBank Limited is a brain health research company focused on developing innovative solutions to track and improve cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, United Kingdom, the company has created a unique wearable electroencephalography (EEG) device that allows users to non-invasively measure their brain activity. This device works in conjunction with mobile games designed to challenge cognitive skills, enabling individuals to monitor their cognitive health daily from the comfort of their homes. By securely collecting and analyzing data from a large user base, BrainWaveBank aims to build comprehensive neurocognitive profiles that can advance the understanding of brain health and inform the development of future treatments for neurological disorders. The company's approach emphasizes scalability and accessibility, making it a valuable tool for both consumers and clinical professionals.

Neurovalens

Seed Round in 2017
Neurovalens delivers innovative solutions in the field of neuroscience, bioscience and neurophysiology.Neurovalens has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme. The project, recorded on the ERDF beneficiaries’ website, will be implemented over the next one year, undertaking research and development activities aimed at improving the competitiveness of the business.

Cadshare

Seed Round in 2017
Cadshare is provides a platform that allows manufacturers of heavy machinery provide customer service.

Moment Health

Venture Round in 2017
Moment Health is a technology company focusing on providing early intervention for new and expectant parents suffering from antenatal and post natal depression and associated anxieties.

Axial3D

Seed Round in 2017
Axial3D specializes in 3D printing technology for healthcare, focusing on creating precise, patient-specific anatomical models derived from CT and MRI scan data. By providing a unique Online Ordering Portal, they enable clinicians to securely upload scans, allowing Axial3D's expert team to generate accurate physical models of patients' anatomy. These 3D printed models enhance the understanding of medical abnormalities, promote innovative surgical techniques, and ultimately improve surgical outcomes. The company's approach bridges the gap between technology and medicine, empowering surgeons and medical practitioners to effectively plan and rehearse complex procedures, thereby advancing the standards and efficiency of surgical interventions.

Locate a Locum

Venture Round in 2017
Locate a Locum is an online platform that facilitates the connection between locum pharmacists and employers in the pharmacy sector. The platform allows pharmacies to access a pool of locum pharmacists, enabling employers to efficiently find suitable candidates for temporary positions. Users can view available work shifts and detailed profiles of potential employees, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing workforce management for pharmacies. By providing a centralized resource for both locums and employers, Locate a Locum aims to improve staffing solutions within the pharmacy industry.

Orca Money

Seed Round in 2017
Orca Money Limited operates an online comparison platform in the United Kingdom for peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, the company aggregates various P2P investment opportunities to assist DIY investors in making informed decisions while securing competitive interest rates. The platform features a range of lending options, including connections to businesses, property developers, and renewable energy projects through partners such as Assetz Capital and ThinCats. It also facilitates secured and unsecured loans via Rebuilding Society, and offers funding solutions for property developers through All Wellesley & Co. Additionally, Orca Money connects investors with individuals seeking unsecured loans through Lending Works and Zopa, while Proplend and Landbay cater to commercial and residential mortgage loan needs, respectively. By promoting alternative finance options, Orca Money aims to highlight the potential of innovative investment avenues in a rapidly growing sector.

Gig Grafter

Seed Round in 2017
Gig Grafter provides a web and mobile application that enables businesses to efficiently manage and deploy casual and part-time staff to fill unexpected gaps in their rotas or to respond to short-term peaks in demand for staff.

Cadshare

Seed Round in 2016
Cadshare is provides a platform that allows manufacturers of heavy machinery provide customer service.

BrainWaveBank

Seed Round in 2016
BrainWaveBank Limited is a brain health research company focused on developing innovative solutions to track and improve cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Founded in 2015 and based in Belfast, United Kingdom, the company has created a unique wearable electroencephalography (EEG) device that allows users to non-invasively measure their brain activity. This device works in conjunction with mobile games designed to challenge cognitive skills, enabling individuals to monitor their cognitive health daily from the comfort of their homes. By securely collecting and analyzing data from a large user base, BrainWaveBank aims to build comprehensive neurocognitive profiles that can advance the understanding of brain health and inform the development of future treatments for neurological disorders. The company's approach emphasizes scalability and accessibility, making it a valuable tool for both consumers and clinical professionals.

Plotbox

Seed Round in 2016
PlotBox is a developer of a cemetery management software used to facilitate cemeteries operation services. Its software offers records management that bring all deceased records together into a quickly searchable database that includes images of headstones and paper records, generate pre and at-need contracts with ease, interpret financial data as well as manages all the administration related to burials and cremations including finance and reporting that enable clients to generate leads and revenue for cemeteries and improves service levels for families.

Photonic Measurements

Seed Round in 2016
Photonic Measurements specializes in developing and providing measurement solutions for water quality, focusing on the analysis of UV254 in various applications, including drinking and wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and environmental testing. The company's product line includes advanced analyzers such as the Kepler UV-VIS Solid State and Kepler VIS Solid State spectrophotometers, as well as turbidity analyzers like the Lorentz and laboratory analyzers such as the Franklin UV254. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, Photonic Measurements aims to deliver precise measurement tools that meet diverse application requirements in the water quality sector.