Descycle is a British startup specializing in the recycling of electronic waste and the recovery of valuable metals. The company has developed an innovative metal recycling technology that replaces traditional toxic chemicals used in the recycling process. By focusing on the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste, Descycle offers significant environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional methods. Their approach enables industries to avoid the use of smelters, facilitating the recycling of metals while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with metal production. Descycle is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener environment through its sustainable practices.
Promethean Particles
Series A in 2024
Promethean Particles designs, develops, and manufactures inorganic nanoparticle dispersions for industrial applications, offering tailor-made solutions based on customer specifications. The company employs continuous hydrothermal synthesis to produce optimized dispersions and operates a multi-ton scale manufacturing capability of more than 1,000 tons per year. It serves sectors including printed electronics, nanocomposites, catalysts, metal-organic frameworks, healthcare, and green energy, and provides feasibility studies to tailor solutions to specific requirements. Founded in 2007 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Promethean Particles combines proprietary processes with flexible, bespoke production to meet diverse industrial needs.
TaiSan
Pre Seed Round in 2024
TaiSan specializes in advanced battery technology for electric vehicles. It has developed proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolyte and sodium-potassium metal anode, enhancing energy density and safety while enabling fast charging.
PES Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Perceptual Robotics
Venture Round in 2023
Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016, specializes in designing and developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for inspection purposes, primarily focusing on wind turbines. Their flagship product, Dhalion, is an intelligent, autonomous UAV that enables existing inspection engineers to conduct thorough, efficient, and safe inspections at the press of a button. Dhalion captures high-quality images and data, identifying defects such as lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, and delamination on turbine towers and blades. The company, based in Bristol, UK, aims to increase inspection frequency, enhance data quality, and minimize health and safety risks, thereby supporting informed operational and maintenance decisions.
Descycle
Seed Round in 2023
Descycle is a British startup specializing in the recycling of electronic waste and the recovery of valuable metals. The company has developed an innovative metal recycling technology that replaces traditional toxic chemicals used in the recycling process. By focusing on the extraction of valuable metals from e-waste, Descycle offers significant environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional methods. Their approach enables industries to avoid the use of smelters, facilitating the recycling of metals while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with metal production. Descycle is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener environment through its sustainable practices.
FuroSystems
Venture Round in 2020
FuroSystems is a London-based electric vehicle manufacturer focused on lightweight, carbon-conscious mobility. Since 2016, it has developed a range of personal electric transport, including the Furo X carbon folding electric bike, as well as the Fuze and Aventa models, designed for performance, efficiency, and affordability. The company emphasizes modern technology and sustainability, supported by a team of engineers, designers, and customer specialists who work to deliver reliable, user-friendly e-bikes and light electric motorcycles. FuroSystems’ products aim to provide practical, low-emission options for urban and regional mobility, helping customers reduce their carbon footprint while adopting sustainable transport solutions.