ACF Investors

ACF Investors, established in 2011 and based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, operates as a venture capital entity that collaborates with experienced angel investors to support early-stage businesses. The firm focuses on co-investing alongside syndicates of angel investors, leveraging their sector-specific expertise to identify and fund high-potential companies. ACF Investors has built a strong portfolio, having invested over £40 million in partnership with more than £200 million from angel investors and other sources, resulting in a diverse collection of over 80 companies. The organization is dedicated to fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout the UK, often providing support through multiple funding rounds as these companies scale.

Paul Fauset

Partner

Sam Fennell

Partner

Stephen R Houston

Investment Committee Member

Timothy Mills

Managing Partner

George Whitehead

Partner

Elizabeth Young Ph.D

Analyst

Past deals in United Kingdom

Konsileo

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2015, Konsileo is a London-based insurance brokerage company that operates an online platform for efficient and collaborative insurance services. The platform comprises Fact Find, Risk Hub, and operational broking tools, enabling brokers to manage client information and regulatory compliance effectively while fostering a community of modern brokers without hierarchical management.

Veremark

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2018, Veremark specializes in streamlining pre-employment screening for businesses. Its automated platform offers a range of checks including employment history, academic credentials, criminal records, and credit history, ensuring efficient hiring processes while maintaining high standards and data protection compliance.

Neurovalens

Funding Round in 2024
Neurovalens is a UK-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing medical devices grounded in neuroscience, bioscience, and neurophysiology. The company's portfolio includes Stimu Slim and Modius, electronic headsets designed to address obesity through non-invasive neurostimulation. Neurovalens' technology focuses on transdermal activation of key brain regions to modulate autonomic function, circadian rhythms, and metabolic processes, offering healthcare providers drug-free treatment options for various health conditions. The company has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme to enhance its research and development activities.

Spotta

Series A in 2023
Spotta designs and delivers smart pest monitoring systems for hotels and lodging providers to detect bed bugs early. The company develops ultra-low-power insect monitoring sensors, which are battery-powered and provide notifications when bed bugs are detected, with analysis to reduce false alarms. Its bed pod system monitors infestations to enable rapid containment and easier, less expensive treatment. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Spotta focuses on preventing bed bug entry to rooms and supporting proactive pest management for hospitality operators.

BirdsEyeView

Seed Round in 2023
BirdsEyeView is a London-based InsurTech venture and managing general agent that uses space-derived data to create parametric insurance solutions for climate-change risks. It develops hazard modelling and geospatial analytics for underwriting and monitoring exposures to natural catastrophe risks. Its software visualizes and analyzes location-specific risks, monitors portfolios for forecasted and imminent hazards in real time, and helps clients assess exposure, guide underwriting decisions, and manage aggregation.

Kuano

Seed Round in 2023
Kuano Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing quantum and artificial intelligence solutions for molecular design, particularly in the fields of drug discovery and development. Founded in 2020, Kuano has developed a unique discovery platform that integrates quantum simulation with AI-led chemistry, enabling the design of effective inhibitors by analyzing the mechanisms of target enzymes. This innovative approach allows for faster and more efficient development of drug candidates, enhancing the quality of new pharmaceuticals while simultaneously reducing the time required for discovery. The company's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and industrial chemistry.

Veremark

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Veremark specializes in streamlining pre-employment screening for businesses. Its automated platform offers a range of checks including employment history, academic credentials, criminal records, and credit history, ensuring efficient hiring processes while maintaining high standards and data protection compliance.

Konsileo

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2015, Konsileo is a London-based insurance brokerage company that operates an online platform for efficient and collaborative insurance services. The platform comprises Fact Find, Risk Hub, and operational broking tools, enabling brokers to manage client information and regulatory compliance effectively while fostering a community of modern brokers without hierarchical management.

Spirea

Venture Round in 2022
Spirea Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Harrogate, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Established in 2015, Spirea has created a smart polymer platform that enhances the controlled delivery of drug combinations, aiming to maximize the clinical efficacy of therapies. The company's flexible approach to ADC design allows for a greater amount of drug payload to be precisely targeted at tumor cells, increasing therapeutic effects while significantly minimizing adverse side effects. This advancement enables healthcare providers to offer well-tolerated treatment options for a variety of cancer types, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Adapttech

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2015, Adapttech is a biomedical company based in Birmingham, UK. It develops smart wearable technologies aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with physical limitations, particularly those who have experienced lower limb loss. The company's innovative products include the INSIGHT Scanner for creating 3D socket models, the INSIGHT Wearable for real-time bio-data collection, and the INSIGHT App for accessing results anytime.

BLOK London

Seed Round in 2022
BLOK London is a fitness facility located in Hackney, East London, housed in a converted Victorian tram depot. The establishment offers over 100 classes each week, catering to a diverse range of fitness interests. Its offerings include various styles of yoga, Pilates, boxing, and unique signature workouts. BLOK aims to enhance not only physical fitness but also the social, artistic, and cultural dimensions of the local fitness community, allowing individuals to develop strength, speed, flexibility, and skills in an engaging environment.

HUBX

Series A in 2021
Designed by seasoned capital markets professionals, HUBX empowers investment professionals to manage their workflows and relationships with insight, intelligence and control. HUBX provides an out of the box solution for advisors to manage deals from origination to distribution. Suitable for: • Brokers and Deal Introducers • Investment Syndicates • Wealth managers and Private Banks • Corporate Finance Advisors • Investment Banks • Stock Exchanges HUBX technology powers the London Stock Exchange Group’s ELITE private placement platform connecting high growth companies with LSEG’s global institutional investor network. Regulated by the FCA.

Veremark

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Veremark specializes in streamlining pre-employment screening for businesses. Its automated platform offers a range of checks including employment history, academic credentials, criminal records, and credit history, ensuring efficient hiring processes while maintaining high standards and data protection compliance.

SnapDragon Monitoring

Venture Round in 2021
SnapDragon Monitoring Limited, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software solutions for brand protection. The company offers both managed and self-service options to cater to different client needs. Its flagship product, Swoop, is designed to safeguard brand reputations in the marketplace, ensuring that consumers can trust the integrity of the brands they engage with. By focusing on brand monitoring and protection, SnapDragon aims to support businesses in maintaining their reputation and mitigating risks associated with brand infringement.

Kuano

Seed Round in 2021
Kuano Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing quantum and artificial intelligence solutions for molecular design, particularly in the fields of drug discovery and development. Founded in 2020, Kuano has developed a unique discovery platform that integrates quantum simulation with AI-led chemistry, enabling the design of effective inhibitors by analyzing the mechanisms of target enzymes. This innovative approach allows for faster and more efficient development of drug candidates, enhancing the quality of new pharmaceuticals while simultaneously reducing the time required for discovery. The company's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and industrial chemistry.

VenueScanner

Venture Round in 2021
VenueScanner is a digital platform facilitating direct communication between event organisers and venue hosts. It offers over 14,000 listed spaces worldwide for meetings, parties, or other events. Venue hosts can market their under-utilised space, while organisers can discover, favourite, enquire, and book venues directly through an Airbnb-style messaging hub.

Micrima

Series A in 2021
Micrima develops and commercializes an innovative imaging technology for early detection of breast cancer. Its flagship product, MARIA, uses microwave radar technology to provide non-ionizing, compression-free imaging services. The system accommodates varying breast sizes and offers high-resolution, three-dimensional images. Micrima serves breast cancer imaging centers and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom.

Adapttech

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Adapttech is a biomedical company based in Birmingham, UK. It develops smart wearable technologies aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with physical limitations, particularly those who have experienced lower limb loss. The company's innovative products include the INSIGHT Scanner for creating 3D socket models, the INSIGHT Wearable for real-time bio-data collection, and the INSIGHT App for accessing results anytime.

Nozzle.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Nozzle.ai is an eCommerce and advertising optimization platform focused on enhancing sales for online sellers, particularly on Amazon. The company provides a suite of services, including marketplace audits, advertisement optimization, and consulting. Utilizing data science, Nozzle.ai analyzes customer buying patterns to deliver insights on key metrics such as customer repeat order rates, lifetime value, and customer acquisition costs. This data-driven approach enables online sellers and agencies to improve their advertising strategies, ultimately increasing sales and revenue. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Nozzle.ai operates under the umbrella of Beeswax, Inc. after rebranding from MediaGamma Limited in May 2020. The company's offerings also include artificial intelligence consultancy, machine learning operations, and various support services for setting up and managing advertising campaigns.

Spotta

Seed Round in 2020
Spotta designs and delivers smart pest monitoring systems for hotels and lodging providers to detect bed bugs early. The company develops ultra-low-power insect monitoring sensors, which are battery-powered and provide notifications when bed bugs are detected, with analysis to reduce false alarms. Its bed pod system monitors infestations to enable rapid containment and easier, less expensive treatment. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Spotta focuses on preventing bed bug entry to rooms and supporting proactive pest management for hospitality operators.

Neurovalens

Venture Round in 2020
Neurovalens is a UK-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing medical devices grounded in neuroscience, bioscience, and neurophysiology. The company's portfolio includes Stimu Slim and Modius, electronic headsets designed to address obesity through non-invasive neurostimulation. Neurovalens' technology focuses on transdermal activation of key brain regions to modulate autonomic function, circadian rhythms, and metabolic processes, offering healthcare providers drug-free treatment options for various health conditions. The company has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme to enhance its research and development activities.

Scoota

Venture Round in 2020
Scoota is an online advertising technology company that provides a single programmatic platform to create, activate, measure and optimise brand campaigns at scale. The platform supports open real-time bidding and private marketplaces, delivering rich formats while preserving creative execution and brand safety. A distinctive feature is a real-time pre-reading of ad spaces to ensure the right content is delivered to the right ad unit without pre-testing or heavy site integration. Scoota emphasizes openness and long-term partnerships, allowing integration with advertisers’ systems or use of the platform as a self-serve solution or fully managed service. The company originated in London in 2008 and focuses on helping advertisers run transparent, scalable programmatic campaigns.

Qube

Seed Round in 2019
Qube is a creative workspace provider offering private studios and networking facilities tailored for content creators. Its flagship location in West London spans 16,000 sq ft and houses over 30 purpose-built studios for music, podcasts, video, and photography production.

Autologyx

Seed Round in 2019
Autologyx Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based applications aimed at automating complex business processes, with a particular emphasis on the legal and professional services sectors. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from NowWeComply Limited in 2017, Autologyx offers a no-code, containerized digital operations platform that enables organizations to automate non-linear processes more effectively than traditional robotic process automation or business process management solutions. Its platform allows clients to create, modify, and deploy customized workspaces for various tasks, such as claims and asset management, contract review, compliance, and governance. By integrating with third-party systems, Autologyx empowers businesses to streamline their operations, facilitating the automation of both simple tasks and more dynamic processes.

Neurovalens

Series A in 2019
Neurovalens is a UK-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing medical devices grounded in neuroscience, bioscience, and neurophysiology. The company's portfolio includes Stimu Slim and Modius, electronic headsets designed to address obesity through non-invasive neurostimulation. Neurovalens' technology focuses on transdermal activation of key brain regions to modulate autonomic function, circadian rhythms, and metabolic processes, offering healthcare providers drug-free treatment options for various health conditions. The company has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme to enhance its research and development activities.

Form3

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Micrima

Venture Round in 2018
Micrima develops and commercializes an innovative imaging technology for early detection of breast cancer. Its flagship product, MARIA, uses microwave radar technology to provide non-ionizing, compression-free imaging services. The system accommodates varying breast sizes and offers high-resolution, three-dimensional images. Micrima serves breast cancer imaging centers and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom.

Autologyx

Seed Round in 2017
Autologyx Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based applications aimed at automating complex business processes, with a particular emphasis on the legal and professional services sectors. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from NowWeComply Limited in 2017, Autologyx offers a no-code, containerized digital operations platform that enables organizations to automate non-linear processes more effectively than traditional robotic process automation or business process management solutions. Its platform allows clients to create, modify, and deploy customized workspaces for various tasks, such as claims and asset management, contract review, compliance, and governance. By integrating with third-party systems, Autologyx empowers businesses to streamline their operations, facilitating the automation of both simple tasks and more dynamic processes.

BMLL Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
BMLL Technologies is an independent provider of Level 3 historical market data and analytics for sophisticated participants in global capital markets. The company offers a cloud-based data science platform that provides researchers and traders with immediate, harmonised Level 3 data plus Level 2 and Level 1 data, along with pre- and post-trade analytics in a scalable compute environment, without the need to purchase or curate data. Based in London and founded in 2014 at the University of Cambridge, BMLL serves banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, global exchange groups and academic institutions, enabling order book simulation, back-testing, trading research, market behavior analysis, risk measurement, and compliance testing across equities, futures, and ETFs.

BMLL Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
BMLL Technologies is an independent provider of Level 3 historical market data and analytics for sophisticated participants in global capital markets. The company offers a cloud-based data science platform that provides researchers and traders with immediate, harmonised Level 3 data plus Level 2 and Level 1 data, along with pre- and post-trade analytics in a scalable compute environment, without the need to purchase or curate data. Based in London and founded in 2014 at the University of Cambridge, BMLL serves banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, global exchange groups and academic institutions, enabling order book simulation, back-testing, trading research, market behavior analysis, risk measurement, and compliance testing across equities, futures, and ETFs.

VenueScanner

Seed Round in 2017
VenueScanner is a digital platform facilitating direct communication between event organisers and venue hosts. It offers over 14,000 listed spaces worldwide for meetings, parties, or other events. Venue hosts can market their under-utilised space, while organisers can discover, favourite, enquire, and book venues directly through an Airbnb-style messaging hub.

Limejump

Series A in 2017
Limejump, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in operating a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform that optimizes energy market participation for customers with electricity-generating or consuming assets in the UK. The company's platform integrates cloud-based software, smart devices, and analytical tools to connect assets, send signals, and analyze performance. Limejump offers services such as access to the Balancing Mechanism, Power Purchase Agreements, and frequency response products. By leveraging big data analytics and insights, the company empowers businesses and generators to create new revenue streams and contribute to a greener energy future. Limejump connects customers to National Grid's demand response programs, compensating them for shifting or reducing energy usage to maintain grid balance. As of 2019, Limejump operates as a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum.

Neurovalens

Seed Round in 2017
Neurovalens is a UK-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing medical devices grounded in neuroscience, bioscience, and neurophysiology. The company's portfolio includes Stimu Slim and Modius, electronic headsets designed to address obesity through non-invasive neurostimulation. Neurovalens' technology focuses on transdermal activation of key brain regions to modulate autonomic function, circadian rhythms, and metabolic processes, offering healthcare providers drug-free treatment options for various health conditions. The company has received support from Invest NI under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme to enhance its research and development activities.

Form3

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2016, Form3 specializes in cloud-based payment processing services for regulated financial institutions. Its platform offers connectivity, payment processing, clearing, settlement, and a fully managed service model. Form3 serves a diverse range of clients including banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies.

Small Pharma

Seed Round in 2017
Small Pharma Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a rapid-acting antidepressant aimed at treating patients with depression. Small Pharma employs a scalable model of outsourced drug development, leveraging expert intellectual property design to facilitate the transition from academic discovery to commercial products. By assembling specialized teams with proven expertise across essential development disciplines, Small Pharma aims to effectively execute its drug development programs.

Exonate

Angel Round in 2016
Exonate is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule drugs that modulate alternative messenger RNA splicing. It specializes in ophthalmology, with a primary focus on treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), as well as wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). The company's lead program aims to provide superior efficacy through topical agents in preclinical models of wAMD.

Keit

Venture Round in 2016
Keit Ltd. is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced spectrometers and related instruments, catering to a wide range of applications from ultraviolet to far infrared rays. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Didcot, United Kingdom, Keit is known for its innovative microFTS® design, a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer that is notably smaller, lighter, and more rugged than existing systems. Originally developed for space applications, the microFTS® is capable of operating in extreme environments and sets a new standard for real-time liquid-state analyses across various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage. Keit's products are also utilized for measuring signal levels, near line vibrations, and analyzing gas or liquid-borne species.

City Pantry

Seed Round in 2016
City Pantry Ltd is an online marketplace based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, that specializes in corporate catering, allowing users to order food for office groups, events, and meetings. Founded in 2013, the company aims to transform the traditional corporate catering experience by offering a diverse selection of individually-boxed lunches, breakfasts, buffet platters, and catering options from independent chefs, restaurants, and street vendors. City Pantry collaborates with a variety of food providers to ensure that clients can easily cater to their specific needs while avoiding monotonous food options. The platform enables companies to place one-off orders or plan menus for extended periods, delivering tailored food experiences directly to their offices. As of 2019, City Pantry operates as a subsidiary of Just Eat plc.

Saberr

Venture Round in 2016
Saberr Limited, incorporated in 2013 and based in London, United Kingdom, utilizes advanced mathematics and psychology algorithms to predict startup success. The company offers an innovative software platform designed to enhance workplace dynamics by helping managers build trust and improve team performance. Through a suite of tools, including online surveys, one-on-one meeting facilitation, and team exercises, Saberr provides resources that support leadership development, agile work practices, and performance management. Its focus on fostering effective working relationships positions Saberr as a valuable partner for organizations navigating the complexities of modern work environments.

Exonate

Angel Round in 2015
Exonate is a biotechnology company focused on developing small molecule drugs that modulate alternative messenger RNA splicing. It specializes in ophthalmology, with a primary focus on treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), as well as wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD). The company's lead program aims to provide superior efficacy through topical agents in preclinical models of wAMD.

Creo Medical

Venture Round in 2015
Creo Medical Limited is a medical device manufacturer based in Chepstow, South Wales, specializing in the research and development of electrosurgical devices for surgical endoscopy. Established in 2003 and originally known as MicroOncology Ltd, the company focuses on innovative technologies that enhance surgical procedures. One of its key products is the Speedboat RS2, which integrates bipolar radiofrequency and microwave energy into a single platform for various applications, including tissue dissection, resection, ablation, and coagulation. Creo Medical operates from a modern facility equipped with controlled manufacturing areas, including a Class 6 Cleanroom, to support its research and development efforts.

Limejump

Seed Round in 2015
Limejump, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in operating a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform that optimizes energy market participation for customers with electricity-generating or consuming assets in the UK. The company's platform integrates cloud-based software, smart devices, and analytical tools to connect assets, send signals, and analyze performance. Limejump offers services such as access to the Balancing Mechanism, Power Purchase Agreements, and frequency response products. By leveraging big data analytics and insights, the company empowers businesses and generators to create new revenue streams and contribute to a greener energy future. Limejump connects customers to National Grid's demand response programs, compensating them for shifting or reducing energy usage to maintain grid balance. As of 2019, Limejump operates as a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum.

Tevva

Venture Round in 2015
Tevva is a British technology company specializing in the manufacture of zero-emission vehicles, focusing on both Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell range-extended trucks. The company aims to provide pollution-free transportation solutions, particularly for the urban delivery market. Tevva's innovative trucks incorporate range-extender technology, which features a small-capacity diesel engine that powers a generator, supplying energy to an electric motor that drives the wheels. This design allows users in the transport industry to adopt electric vehicles while significantly reducing their environmental impact.

Family Traveller

Seed Round in 2015
Family Traveller Limited is an online travel resource designed to assist parents in planning vacations with their babies, children, and teenagers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, the company provides comprehensive information on various travel destinations, including the United Kingdom and international locations. Its offerings encompass destination guides, travel tips, family-friendly accommodation options, and activity recommendations. Family Traveller also features a magazine that delivers insights into travel destinations worldwide, catering to the needs of families seeking enjoyable and practical travel experiences. The platform serves as a vital tool for families to navigate their travel plans effectively, ensuring memorable adventures from start to finish.

City Pantry

Seed Round in 2015
City Pantry Ltd is an online marketplace based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, that specializes in corporate catering, allowing users to order food for office groups, events, and meetings. Founded in 2013, the company aims to transform the traditional corporate catering experience by offering a diverse selection of individually-boxed lunches, breakfasts, buffet platters, and catering options from independent chefs, restaurants, and street vendors. City Pantry collaborates with a variety of food providers to ensure that clients can easily cater to their specific needs while avoiding monotonous food options. The platform enables companies to place one-off orders or plan menus for extended periods, delivering tailored food experiences directly to their offices. As of 2019, City Pantry operates as a subsidiary of Just Eat plc.

LabMinds

Series A in 2015
LabMinds Limited is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in automating solution preparation for liquid-handling laboratories in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Founded in 2009, LabMinds offers The Revo solution preparation system, which integrates advanced artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline laboratory processes. This innovative platform addresses the challenges of manual solution preparation, significantly reducing risks and waste associated with traditional methods. By utilizing cloud-based technology, LabMinds enables remote access and provides laboratories with detailed insights into chemical interactions through data collection. The company's mission is to enhance laboratory efficiency, improve accuracy, and facilitate the timely development of meaningful therapies.

Isotera

Venture Round in 2014
Isotera is a UK-based LED lighting specialist that focuses on providing energy-efficient lighting solutions. Led by CEO Marc Ottolini, the company has developed an intelligent LED lighting system that enhances the performance of LED lights by eliminating the need for individual drivers. This innovation not only improves efficiency but also reduces installation costs, making it more accessible for end-users. Isotera collaborates with key players in the global lighting supply chain to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions tailored for contractors and system integrators, ensuring that their offerings meet the evolving demands of the lighting market.

Creo Medical

Venture Round in 2014
Creo Medical Limited is a medical device manufacturer based in Chepstow, South Wales, specializing in the research and development of electrosurgical devices for surgical endoscopy. Established in 2003 and originally known as MicroOncology Ltd, the company focuses on innovative technologies that enhance surgical procedures. One of its key products is the Speedboat RS2, which integrates bipolar radiofrequency and microwave energy into a single platform for various applications, including tissue dissection, resection, ablation, and coagulation. Creo Medical operates from a modern facility equipped with controlled manufacturing areas, including a Class 6 Cleanroom, to support its research and development efforts.

IMSPEX Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2014
IMSPEX Diagnostics Ltd. develops analytical solutions leveraging ion mobility spectrometry technology for various applications, including clinical diagnostics, environmental analysis, and food safety. Founded in 2011 as a spinoff from the University of Glamorgan, the company produces several instruments, such as FlavourSpec, which analyzes the headspace of liquid samples to assess food freshness and optimize production processes in the food and beverage sectors. Another key product, BreathSpec, examines volatile organic compounds in human breath, aiding in disease detection and monitoring hazardous exposure in workplaces. Additionally, IMSPEX offers GC-IMS, which identifies siloxanes in biogas, assesses air safety in industrial environments, and detects natural gas odors. The company serves a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies, research hospitals, and universities both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Through its acquisition of GAS GmbH in 2013, IMSPEX enhanced its technological capabilities and market presence, establishing itself as a leader in its field.

Destiny Pharma

Venture Round in 2014
Destiny Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial products aimed at treating infectious diseases. The company's lead candidates include XF-73 Nasal, currently in Phase II clinical trials for the prevention of post-surgical staphylococcal infections, and XF-73 Dermal, in Phase I trials for treating skin infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Destiny Pharma also develops other compounds, such as XF-70 for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia and DPD-207 for eye infections, as well as additional XF drugs targeting antibiotic-resistant biofilm infections. The company has established several collaboration agreements with various academic institutions and organizations, enhancing its research capabilities and broadening its therapeutic focus. Founded in 1996, Destiny Pharma is committed to addressing the growing global healthcare challenge posed by drug-resistant bacteria.

Concepta Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2014
Concepta is a United Kingdom start-up that is developing a new all-in-one device for pregnancy and fertility testing and monitoring.

e-Go aeroplanes

Series B in 2014
e-Go Aeroplanes Limited is a UK-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development and production of innovative light aircraft. The company offers a single-seat aircraft known as the e-Go, which features advanced design and materials, positioning it within a new category of leisure aviation. Key characteristics of the e-Go include a glass cockpit, a Wankel engine, and an integrated heating, ventilation, and de-misting system, enhancing the flying experience. Additionally, the aircraft is equipped with an integrated flight simulation system and offers optional accessories such as a trailer and cover. e-Go Aeroplanes aims to redefine fun flying by delivering a remarkably light and well-engineered aircraft.

Eagle Genomics

Seed Round in 2013
Eagle Genomics is a life sciences software company that provides data management and analytics platforms for genomics and related fields. Its solutions enable management, orchestration and exploitation of genomics and other life sciences data, turning diverse datasets into usable data assets and supporting end-to-end workflows from data integration and curation to analysis, visualization and sharing. The company combines biology, bioinformatics, data science, and enterprise software engineering to help pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and agricultural technology organizations shorten research cycles and improve decision making. Its offerings cover next-generation sequencing data management and analysis, cloud-based bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, microarray analysis, and pipeline design, as well as on-demand consulting and tools for managing research data. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with an international footprint, Eagle Genomics emphasizes building an enterprise information architecture for the genomics era, enabling customers to realize the value of digital assets and enhance productivity across R&D programs.

JustInvesting

Seed Round in 2013
JustInvesting Limited operates an online platform designed for venture investing, providing a secure and efficient environment for professional investors and investment firms. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Borehamwood, United Kingdom, the company facilitates the entire venture investment process by offering tools that streamline the management of deal pipelines, screening, and due diligence. Users can capture inbound funding requests through standardized templates, create investor syndicates, and collaborate within their networks. Additionally, JustInvesting allows for the completion of transactions, document storage, and regular updates on key performance indicators. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including incubators, accelerators, angel networks, individual and institutional investors, and investment firms, enhancing accessibility, transparency, and liquidity in the venture capital ecosystem.

Ebury

Venture Round in 2013
Ebury is a financial services company focused on empowering small and medium-sized businesses to engage in international trade. It offers an integrated platform that supports cross-border payments, risk management, and funding, allowing businesses to make and receive payments in over 100 foreign currencies. Ebury provides competitive exchange rates, facilitates the use of emerging-market currencies, and offers solutions for hedging currency risk, thereby enabling companies to manage their financial transactions more effectively. The company also provides white-label products through partnerships with brokers and accountants. With over 170 employees across offices in London, Madrid, and Amsterdam, Ebury serves more than 3,000 mid-sized clients and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Ezbob

Series B in 2013
Ezbob is an online financing company that provides digital small business lending services in the United Kingdom. It offers unsecured business loans and operates an automated e-lending platform that links to a business's data sources, including cloud-based accounting, tax reports, and bank statements, to enable up-to-date underwriting and rapid funding for qualified applicants. The platform is designed to help financial institutions develop modular lending products on top of existing services and to support the migration of IT systems toward digital operations. Ezbob serves customers across sectors such as retail, services, real estate, eCommerce, and hospitality, and its client base includes major banks such as Santander, Intesa Sanpaolo, and NatWest. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Israel, and Bulgaria.

YPlan

Series A in 2013
YPlan is a mobile application that simplifies event booking, allowing users to discover and attend curated events in their city. Founded in London in February 2012, the platform connects with over 3,500 event partners globally, providing a comprehensive selection of activities for users to explore and enjoy. With a user-friendly interface, YPlan enables individuals to browse events, make instant bookings, and attend the selected activities on the same evening. The application also integrates with Apple's PassBook for seamless mobile ticketing. YPlan has gained significant popularity, boasting over 1.5 million users and receiving more than 1,000 five-star reviews on the App Store.

Adpoints

Series A in 2013
Adpoints is a digital media and data business that transforms the video advertising landscape by rewarding consumers for actively engaging with advertisements. Utilizing proprietary proof of viewing technology, Adpoints ensures that ads are fully viewed, addressing the challenge of viewer avoidance and enhancing brand engagement. The company uniquely connects ad viewership data with in-store purchases, providing advertisers with valuable insights into consumer behavior. By partnering with the Nectar loyalty scheme in the UK, Adpoints allows members to earn points simply by watching ads, fostering a more interactive relationship between viewers and advertisements. This innovative approach not only delivers targeted audiences to advertisers but also offers detailed viewer insights and evaluates the impact of advertising on in-store sales. Founded in 2010 by Jason Froggett and his colleagues, Adpoints has established itself as a distinctive player in the advertising sector, with a model that encourages deep viewer engagement and strengthens the connection between brands and consumers.

Ventive

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in London in 2011, Ventive designs, develops, and installs heat recovery ventilation systems for residential buildings with chimneys. Their innovative passive ventilation systems deliver fresh air naturally, minimizing energy consumption.

Syrinix

Venture Round in 2013
Syrinix is a British company recognized as a leader in smart pipeline monitoring technology. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based data analysis platform that collects and analyzes data from various sources, including flow loggers, water quality sensors, and SCADA systems. Syrinix's innovative technology provides real-time monitoring for active leak detection in critical water pipelines, facilitating continuous data analysis. Their cloud-based portal offers detailed analytics, reporting, and notifications, empowering clients such as water companies and infrastructure managers to effectively manage their water networks. By improving leak detection and reducing pipeline breaks, Syrinix enhances the longevity of water assets and supports the efficient use of water resources.

Trident Energy

Funding Round in 2013
Trident Energy Limited is an independent developer of innovative technology for the offshore renewables sector, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in the design and supply of linear generators, particularly through its proprietary PowerPod technology. This highly controllable linear generator efficiently converts reciprocating sea wave motion directly into electricity, significantly simplifying the process of marine energy generation. PowerPod can serve as the power take-off system for various wave energy converters and tidal stream devices, and it integrates seamlessly with existing offshore structures like wind farms and oil and gas platforms. By providing a clean and sustainable energy solution, Trident Energy aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators in offshore environments, thereby minimizing environmental risks and operational costs. Their approach positions PowerPod as a modular and versatile component in the evolving offshore renewable energy landscape.

Langtons Gin

Angel Round in 2013
Langtons Gin Limited is a producer of premium gin, established in 2011 and headquartered in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The company offers its products through online sales, emphasizing the unique qualities of its gin, which is inspired by the Lake District. Langtons No.1 features a blend of 11 botanicals, including ancient Lake District Oak Bark, creating a spirit distinguished by its soft, floral aroma and refreshing taste profile. The gin is noted for its clarity and depth, attributed to the purity of the water used in its production. Langtons No.1 is versatile, suitable for enjoyment with tonic, in cocktails, or neat over ice, offering a smooth and flavorful experience that reflects the elegance and warmth of its origins.

Bactest

Seed Round in 2013
Bactest Limited is a company that specializes in developing innovative microbial contamination testing technologies for various applications, including wastewater management, industrial microbiology, and laboratory settings. The company has created the CYTOMAIA platform, which utilizes respirometer technology to monitor microbial processes by translating sensitive pressure changes into actionable data. This technology allows for precise measurement of the respiration rates of microbial populations. Bactest serves a diverse range of industries, including laboratory and research, water and environmental, food and industrial, as well as veterinary and clinical microbiology. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Bactest aims to meet the increasing demand for effective microbial monitoring solutions in settings where centralized services are becoming the norm.

OR Productivity

Series A in 2012
OR Productivity PLC is a medical robotics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative technologies for noninvasive surgery and minimal access medicine. Its primary product, Freehand, is a robotic camera controller designed for laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures across various medical fields, including upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, urology, gynecology, ENT, thoracic, and vascular surgery. By enhancing visualization and control for surgeons during keyhole procedures, Freehand aims to improve surgical outcomes. The company distributes its products through a network of commercial partners in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 2010, OR Productivity PLC is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, and also maintains a presence in the United States.

Upad

Seed Round in 2012
Upad Limited is an online property letting agency based in London, UK, and was founded in 2008. It specializes in providing a range of services for landlords, including property and room listings, floor planning, photography, gas safety certificates, energy performance certificates, property management, tenant referencing, and insurance. Upad has positioned itself as the largest online letting agency in the UK, aiming to disrupt the traditional letting agent model. The company has serviced over 12,500 landlords and facilitated the letting of more than 30,000 properties, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional agents. By enabling landlords to advertise their properties on major platforms like Zoopla and Rightmove within 24 hours, Upad generates an average of 35 tenant inquiries per listing. With a focus on customer service and technology innovation, Upad has garnered a loyal customer base, evidenced by numerous positive reviews and repeat business. The company also provides landlords with greater control over tenant selection, contributing to lower instances of rent arrears compared to non-Upad landlords.

Ezbob

Series A in 2012
Ezbob is an online financing company that provides digital small business lending services in the United Kingdom. It offers unsecured business loans and operates an automated e-lending platform that links to a business's data sources, including cloud-based accounting, tax reports, and bank statements, to enable up-to-date underwriting and rapid funding for qualified applicants. The platform is designed to help financial institutions develop modular lending products on top of existing services and to support the migration of IT systems toward digital operations. Ezbob serves customers across sectors such as retail, services, real estate, eCommerce, and hospitality, and its client base includes major banks such as Santander, Intesa Sanpaolo, and NatWest. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Israel, and Bulgaria.

Micrima

Venture Round in 2012
Micrima develops and commercializes an innovative imaging technology for early detection of breast cancer. Its flagship product, MARIA, uses microwave radar technology to provide non-ionizing, compression-free imaging services. The system accommodates varying breast sizes and offers high-resolution, three-dimensional images. Micrima serves breast cancer imaging centers and healthcare providers in the United Kingdom.

Advanced LEDs

Seed Round in 2012
Advanced LEDs Limited, founded in 2001 and based in Hinckley, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing and selling outdoor lighting products both domestically and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of luminaires, including LED street lanterns, solar and mains-fed amenity lights, and LED floodlights, as well as replacement fittings for fluorescent tubes and emergency lighting. Advanced LEDs also provides comprehensive services, including exterior lighting surveys, design of lighting schemes, energy savings calculations, and consultancy for various sectors such as public spaces, security areas, and industrial environments. The company supplies its products through multiple channels, including wholesalers, distributors, contractors, and direct to end users, underlining its commitment to delivering high-performance, UK-manufactured lighting solutions. Their team conducts professional site surveys and drafts technical specifications, ensuring tailored lighting solutions that meet specific client needs while also advising on maintenance schedules and installation through partnered contractors.

Mporium Group

Series A in 2012
Mporium Group Plc is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in software as a service and associated support services in the UK and Europe. The company offers its IMPACT platform, which leverages real-time signals from various sources, such as television, sports, and social media, to optimize the pricing, timing, and selection of advertising messages. With a focus on enhancing revenue for merchants, Mporium adopts a mobile-first approach, recognizing the critical role of mobile devices in consumer transactions. The company has expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of Fast Web Media, a data-driven marketing agency, and a strategic alliance with Cxense, enhancing its platform with advanced merchant analytics. Mporium has collaborated with notable retail brands, including the BBC and SuperDry, to deliver effective digital marketing solutions across various channels and devices.

CrowdVision

Angel Round in 2012
CrowdVision is a prominent provider of automated pedestrian analytics and insights, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to analyze real-time data from pedestrian populations. The company's software processes live video from standard cameras to track pedestrian movements, generating valuable information on flows, queues, wait times, processing times, occupancy rates, and asset utilization. This data enables infrastructure operators, such as airports, transport hubs, retail malls, convention centers, and theme parks, to enhance operational efficiency and profitability while improving customer experiences. CrowdVision's platform offers live dashboards for immediate operational insights and compiles historical data to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Headquartered in London, CrowdVision also has regional offices in Dubai, Melbourne, and New York.

LumeJet

Angel Round in 2012
LumeJet Print Technologies Limited is a company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of ultra-high resolution printers tailored for production environments. These printers are utilized for various applications, including layflat books, fine art prints, pitches and proposals, book jackets, and wedding albums. Additionally, LumeJet's technology supports inkless printing for labeling and packaging, printed electronics, and direct-write digital lithography for photomasking on printed circuit boards and flexible substrates. The company distributes its products through a network across Europe and North America. Established in 2009, LumeJet was previously known as LumeJet Limited before rebranding in September 2015.

Enval

Venture Round in 2012
Enval Limited is a recycling technology company based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing recycling equipment and modular plants that utilize microwave-induced pyrolysis to recycle complex plastic-aluminium laminates, such as those found in drink cartons and toothpaste tubes. Enval aims to provide sustainable and economically viable alternatives to landfills by extracting commercially usable aluminum, oil, and gas from these materials. In addition to its technological innovations, Enval offers environmental life cycle analysis and technology consultancy services, focusing on the pyrolytic recycling of flexible packaging materials. The company serves a diverse clientele, including waste handlers, local authorities, fast-moving consumer goods brands, and consumers, addressing environmental and regulatory challenges across various sectors.

Nonlinear Dynamics

Funding Round in 2012
Nonlinear Dynamics, founded in 1989 by Will Dracup, is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina. The company specializes in developing software solutions for proteomics and metabolomics research, focusing on generating reliable and reproducible results across laboratories. Nonlinear Dynamics markets its software under the Progenesis and Phoretix brands. The introduction of the Progenesis brand in 2001 marked a significant advancement in the field, particularly with the launch of SameSpots, which revolutionized 2D gel image analysis through advanced image alignment techniques. This innovation addresses key challenges faced by proteomics researchers by ensuring fully aligned data and eliminating missing values, thereby facilitating robust statistical analyses.

PlayJam

Series A in 2011
PlayJam Ltd. is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for embedded gaming and rich media, primarily targeting Android-powered TVs and set-top boxes. The company aims to make casual gaming accessible on the big screen, operating a platform that currently supports games on over 90 million Smart TV devices worldwide. PlayJam also designs a variety of white-label over-the-top (OTT) devices, including portable media consoles and customized controllers, which integrate various downloadable and streaming services, such as gaming, video on demand (VOD), and IPTV. Additionally, PlayJam offers Nexad, a mobile advertising solution utilizing HTML5 technology to provide comprehensive ad services to a global audience. Established in 1997, PlayJam operates as a subsidiary of Static 2358 Holdings Limited.
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