Baillie Gifford

Stripe is a technology company that develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments. It offers a range of products, including Payments, Subscriptions, Connect, Sigma, and Atlas, catering to various industries such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Stripe also provides fraud detection tools like Radar and user interface components for custom payment forms with Stripe Elements. It supports international debit/credit cards and serves businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other regions. Additionally, Stripe Capital offers financing options based on payment history, with automatic repayment adjustments based on daily sales.

VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.

Thumbtack, Inc. is an online services marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various fields. Established in 2008, the platform enables users to find and hire service providers such as movers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and photographers, among others. Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them understand what tasks need to be completed and when, while providing access to a network of approximately 300,000 local service businesses. The platform not only facilitates hiring for home improvement and maintenance but also covers a broad range of services, including event management, health and wellness, personal counseling, and technical support. By analyzing bids from professionals, Thumbtack helps users determine the true cost of their projects, making the process of managing home services more straightforward and efficient.