Wild Blue Cohort

Wild Blue Cohort is a London-based network of business angel investors established in 2014. The organization focuses on financing early-stage ventures, particularly in the B2B technology sector. To date, its members have made 28 investments across various verticals, including marketplaces, e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), education technology (edtech), health technology (healthtech), financial technology (fintech), and property technology (proptech). Wild Blue Cohort often collaborates with prominent S/EIS funds, accelerators, and venture capital firms to support their investments. Additionally, the network is a member of the UK Business Angels Association, further solidifying its role in the investment community.

Veronika Patkai

Program Director

22 past transactions

Mayku

Venture Round in 2018
Mayku Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing devices for 3D printing and sculpting designs on various items, such as chocolates and sheets. The company offers a platform that enables creators to access machines, materials, and services for product creation. Its flagship product, FormBox, is a desktop vacuum former that allows users to create molds easily and affordably. Another product, the Multiplier, utilizes pressure forming for rapid production scaling. By providing hardware, raw materials, and software, Mayku facilitates local manufacturing, enabling creators and design enthusiasts to produce a wide range of items quickly and at a lower cost.

Trackener

Angel Round in 2018
Trackener Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in health monitoring and wellness management technology for horses. Established in 2015, Trackener develops a comprehensive solution designed to help horse owners detect and prevent health issues while optimizing various aspects of their horses' lives. The technology consists of a wearable device that monitors the horse continuously, whether at rest, during transport, or while exercising. This device works in conjunction with an application that provides real-time alerts and insights into the horse's health and behavior. By leveraging this intelligent monitoring system, Trackener aims to enhance the wellbeing of horses and support owners in managing their care effectively.

Hoxton Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Hoxton Analytics Limited, established in 2014 and located in London, United Kingdom, specializes in providing a web-based platform that delivers accurate footfall counts and demographic data for retail locations. The company's cloud computer vision platform and edge camera software enable clients to monitor foot traffic and live occupancy in various environments, including venues, events, museums, and retail spaces. By offering tools that allow for the automation and digitization of physical space management, Hoxton Analytics helps customers optimize their operations and enhance the overall utilization of their spaces.

Coconut

Seed Round in 2017
Coconut is a tax and accounting software designed for sole traders, landlords, and their accountants, facilitating financial management in light of upcoming regulatory changes in the UK. With the introduction of "Making Tax Digital for Income Tax," over four million UK taxpayers will need to submit five tax returns annually starting in 2024. Coconut streamlines this process by automatically categorizing business transactions that are tax-deductible, providing real-time tax calculations, and offering guidance on tax regulations. The platform also features tools for invoicing and expense tracking, enabling self-employed individuals to effectively manage their finances and enhance their liquidity positions.

Plum Guide

Seed Round in 2017
Plum Guide is a travel-based platform that focuses on providing high-quality rental accommodations for travelers seeking unique experiences. Unlike typical booking platforms, it serves as a benchmark for quality in the vacation rental market, which features over 15 million listings. To address the often overwhelming choices and inconsistent standards in home rentals, Plum Guide has established the Plum Guide Award, a trusted quality mark that identifies and recognizes the best homes available. The platform combines data-driven insights with expert human curation to ensure that travelers can find inspiring and professionally managed spaces, offering an alternative to traditional hotel stays.

DynamX Medical

Seed Round in 2017
DynamX Medical specializes in developing an innovative precancer screening system designed for rapid tissue biopsy analysis. This system is user-friendly and can be operated at the point of care by nurses, enhancing accessibility in clinical settings. The company's medical software aims to streamline the disease diagnosis process by increasing the speed and reliability of detection. This technology not only improves diagnostic efficiency but also helps healthcare institutions alleviate the strain on their resources. Through its advancements, DynamX Medical seeks to make significant contributions to early disease detection and patient care.

PensionBee Group

Seed Round in 2017
PensionBee Limited is a British company that provides an online platform for managing personal pension plans. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company allows users to locate and consolidate old pension pots into a single, manageable plan. The platform enables customers to create profiles with details about their pensions and track their progress toward retirement goals using features such as a pension calculator. PensionBee offers various investment options, including sustainable and impact-focused plans, while allowing users to make flexible contributions and withdrawals upon reaching retirement age. The company is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and primarily generates revenue through fees for fund administration, calculated as a percentage of the assets managed within customer pension schemes.

Trunkaroo

Seed Round in 2017
Trunkaroo is an education technology company that offers a monthly subscription service designed for children aged three to eight years. Each month, it delivers curated hands-on projects that encourage creativity, discovery, and experimentation. The subscription boxes focus on making STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) engaging and enjoyable, providing all necessary materials for children to explore various educational themes. By delivering pre-designed edutainment packages, Trunkaroo aims to foster an interest in learning these essential subjects in a fun and interactive way.

HeadBox

Series A in 2017
HeadBox is an online marketplace that connects corporate and SME bookers with owners of creative and inspiring event spaces across the UK. The platform simplifies the event planning process by allowing users to search for, book, and pay for venues online, catering to a variety of events such as workshops, meetings, product launches, and corporate parties. By providing a seamless experience, HeadBox helps clients save time and effort in organizing their events, making it easier to find suitable spaces for their needs.

Midrive

Series A in 2016
Midrive Limited is a technology-driven company based in Folkestone, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing an online platform for learner drivers to find qualified driving instructors. Founded in 2011, Midrive offers a mobile application compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, allowing users to locate instructors nearby, track their lesson routes using GPS, and access a range of educational resources, including theory test practice questions. The platform aims to enhance the driving experience by enabling learners to book lessons without upfront costs or contracts while offering features such as progress tracking and instructor feedback. Midrive's innovative approach has attracted over 300,000 young drivers in the UK and has earned recognition as one of the most promising startups in recent years, being named Digital Business of the Year in 2017 and ranking in the Startup 100 list. The company is rapidly expanding its presence, now available in over 100 towns and cities across the UK.

Live Better With

Seed Round in 2016
Live Better With Ltd. operates an online platform dedicated to providing healthcare products specifically for cancer patients. The platform features a wide range of items that address various symptoms and side effects associated with cancer treatment, including skincare solutions, nutritional supplements, and aids for daily living. Products are organized by specific needs, such as managing nausea, insomnia, or hair loss, making it simple for users to find relevant assistance. In addition to its product offerings, Live Better With provides valuable advice and recommendations to improve users' quality of life. Established in 2015 and based in London, the company aims to support the cancer community by enhancing day-to-day living for those affected by the disease.

Hometouch

Seed Round in 2016
Hometouch is a leading home care marketplace in Europe that connects families seeking care services with professional caregivers in their vicinity. Founded by Dr. Jamie Wilson, a former NHS dementia specialist, the company focuses on providing exceptional care for individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. Hometouch aims to revolutionize the home care industry by offering a platform where care seekers can perform localized searches for caregivers, filter based on specific experiences, view video profiles, and read customer reviews. With over three million people in the UK affected by age-related cognitive impairment, Hometouch addresses a significant health crisis by promoting brain health-focused care, which it believes can change perceptions of dementia and cognitive decline from an inevitable aging process to a manageable condition.

HireHand

Angel Round in 2016
HireHand is a London-based staffing platform designed specifically for food businesses, focusing on providing flexible staffing solutions. The platform utilizes an intelligent algorithm that learns from each shift to improve match quality for clients, ensuring consistent service and reliability for businesses while offering hospitality professionals a range of flexible job opportunities. HireHand collaborates with well-known London food establishments, including Patty&Bun and Bleecker Burger, and draws from a diverse talent pool equipped with various front and back of house skills. The company also emphasizes social responsibility by partnering with organizations such as Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and The Prince’s Trust to support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 2015, HireHand aims to enhance the staffing experience for both employers and workers in the hospitality sector.

Trint

Seed Round in 2016
Trint Limited operates an online platform that specializes in converting audio and video content into searchable text. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company provides users with tools to edit and enhance transcripts quickly, add captions to videos, and share snippets of audio and video online. Trint's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including journalism, media, video editing, academic research, and market research. By utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the transcription process, allowing users to easily locate key moments within their content. The founders, Jeff Kofman and Mark Boas, recognized the challenges of manual transcription and developed Trint to address these inefficiencies, ultimately enhancing content creation for both individuals and organizations.

Hometouch

Seed Round in 2015
Hometouch is a leading home care marketplace in Europe that connects families seeking care services with professional caregivers in their vicinity. Founded by Dr. Jamie Wilson, a former NHS dementia specialist, the company focuses on providing exceptional care for individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. Hometouch aims to revolutionize the home care industry by offering a platform where care seekers can perform localized searches for caregivers, filter based on specific experiences, view video profiles, and read customer reviews. With over three million people in the UK affected by age-related cognitive impairment, Hometouch addresses a significant health crisis by promoting brain health-focused care, which it believes can change perceptions of dementia and cognitive decline from an inevitable aging process to a manageable condition.

Lexoo

Seed Round in 2015
Lexoo Limited operates an online platform that connects businesses with specialized commercial lawyers in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the platform allows users to find and compare quotes from pre-screened and vetted lawyers for a variety of legal services, including commercial leases, employment contracts, and trademark registrations, among others. Lexoo's marketplace features lawyers, often former big firm practitioners, who work at lower overhead costs and are incentivized to compete for clients. This model promotes transparency and cost-effectiveness, enabling businesses and in-house legal teams to efficiently manage legal work while focusing on more strategic initiatives. Users benefit from a wealth of reviews from other businesses, ensuring they select the right legal expert for their needs.

Hometouch

Angel Round in 2015
Hometouch is a leading home care marketplace in Europe that connects families seeking care services with professional caregivers in their vicinity. Founded by Dr. Jamie Wilson, a former NHS dementia specialist, the company focuses on providing exceptional care for individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. Hometouch aims to revolutionize the home care industry by offering a platform where care seekers can perform localized searches for caregivers, filter based on specific experiences, view video profiles, and read customer reviews. With over three million people in the UK affected by age-related cognitive impairment, Hometouch addresses a significant health crisis by promoting brain health-focused care, which it believes can change perceptions of dementia and cognitive decline from an inevitable aging process to a manageable condition.

SimplyCook

Seed Round in 2015
SimplyCook Ltd., based in London, United Kingdom, offers subscription-based cooking services that provide customers with home recipe kits designed to simplify meal preparation. Founded in 2014, the company delivers boxes containing four easy-to-follow recipes along with specially curated ingredient kits, allowing users to prepare restaurant-quality meals in under 20 minutes. Each kit features ingredient blends crafted by professional chefs, ensuring a rich culinary experience. In addition to its regular offerings, SimplyCook also provides gift kits, making it easier for individuals to explore new meal options and expand their cooking repertoire.

Great British Chefs

Seed Round in 2015
Great British Chefs Limited is an online platform that offers a wide array of recipes, cooking tips, articles, and videos from renowned British chefs, aiming to inspire food enthusiasts worldwide. Founded in 2010 and based in London, the company collaborates with over 150 chefs to curate more than 3,000 recipes, facilitating user searches by ingredients, chefs, and restaurant collections. The platform also assists users in planning dinner parties and includes features such as wine pairing videos. Additionally, Great British Chefs provides mobile applications, as well as an online shop offering cooking-related products, including clothing, cookbooks, cooking equipment, hampers, and gifts. The website attracts over one million visits monthly and boasts a significant social media following, reflecting its impact on the culinary community.

Loyalzoo

Seed Round in 2015
Loyalzoo offers independent retailers an economical digital loyalty system that enables them to implement customized in-store loyalty programs. By replacing traditional loyalty cards, the company provides a mobile application that functions seamlessly with most point-of-sale terminals, allowing businesses to reward customers without the need for printed cards or additional hardware. This solution is designed to help independent merchants enhance customer retention, reward loyalty, and ultimately increase sales.

Plentific

Seed Round in 2015
Plentific Limited operates an online home services marketplace that connects homeowners and homebuyers with a diverse range of professionals in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company provides a platform that enables users to easily find tradesmen and service providers across various categories, including builders, electricians, plumbers, and cleaners, among others. Plentific's technology empowers landlords and property managers to enhance their repair and maintenance processes, facilitating efficient service delivery while fostering community engagement. The platform is designed to improve performance through data analysis and rule-based work order routing, allowing users to manage their contractor supply chains effectively. By focusing on reliability and convenience, Plentific aims to transform property management for trade specialists, property managers, and tenants alike.

Seenit

Seed Round in 2015
Seenit Enterprise is a leading video crowdsourcing solution that combines a people-powered video creation platform with a skilled team focused on storytelling. The platform enables users to launch video-filming campaigns, create compelling narratives, and publish content across multiple channels. It aims to enhance hiring processes and reduce employee attrition by providing tools that amplify voices and facilitate the creation of engaging stories.
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