Barclays

Barclays PLC is a global financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a rich history dating back to 1690. The company operates through various segments, including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, serving customers and clients in over 50 countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Barclays provides a wide array of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and insurance, as well as advisory, financing, and risk management solutions for corporate clients and institutions. The company is also engaged in securities dealing and offers integrated corporate banking solutions, such as cash management and trade financing. With a workforce of more than 147,500, Barclays serves over 48 million customers globally, focusing on innovation and sustainability to meet diverse financial needs.

James Binns

Managing Director, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital

Paul Compton

President of Barclays Bank PLC

Jes Staley

Group CEO

Past deals in Great Britain

Chrysalis Investments

Post in 2024
Chrysalis Investments is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in London, England. The company focuses on supporting innovative and technology-enabled disruptors that are transforming various sectors and affecting competitive dynamics. By targeting the technology sector, Chrysalis Investments aims to back companies that are poised for significant growth and impact in their respective markets.

Wessex Water

Debt Financing in 2024
Wessex Water is a regional utility company that delivers water supply and sewerage services to customers in South West England. The company focuses on providing fresh water and operates sewage treatment facilities to ensure effective waste management. By serving a vital role in the community, Wessex Water is committed to maintaining high standards of water quality and environmental responsibility.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2024
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

Funding Xchange

Series B in 2024
Funding Xchange is a London-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing the SME funding ecosystem by providing digital tools for eligibility and affordability assessments. Its technology platform connects businesses with over 70 funders, allowing them to receive indicative funding offers within three minutes and access funds in their bank accounts in ten minutes. Funding Xchange's Marketplace facilitates financial access by integrating its services into major price comparison websites, banks, advisory platforms, and accounting software. Through its FXE Technologies division, the company offers white-labeled lending tools for banks, funders, and brokers, enabling them to create customized customer journeys and intermediary portals. This approach not only reduces operational costs but also improves conversion rates and enhances portfolio risk management. The platform operates using real-time transactional data, providing insights for risk analytics and underwriting across various SME funding solutions, thereby streamlining the funding process for small and medium-sized enterprises.

iwoca

Debt Financing in 2023
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

Cinesite

Debt Financing in 2022
Cinesite, founded in 1991 and headquartered in London, is a leading visual effects company recognized for its creativity and expertise in the film and television industry. The company offers a wide range of visual effects and feature animation services, catering to feature films, broadcast, and streaming media platforms. Cinesite's talented team of award-winning visual effects artists transforms filmmakers' concepts into stunning cinematic experiences, helping to create animated features that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, Cinesite has established itself as a key player in the digital entertainment landscape.

Airex

Series A in 2022
Airex Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in London, specializes in smart ventilation control solutions. The company designs intelligent air ventilation units that utilize atmospheric sensors and cloud algorithms to optimize airflow through air-bricks. Its retrofit system enables homeowners to achieve reduced energy bills, improved thermal comfort, and enhanced air quality while minimizing disturbances. By employing advanced algorithms, Airex's technology automatically regulates airflow based on local weather and air quality data, ensuring a healthier indoor environment.

Sunswap

Venture Round in 2022
Sunswap Ltd. is a London-based company that focuses on developing innovative transport refrigeration technology aimed at achieving zero-emission cold chain transportation. Incorporated in 2020, Sunswap integrates solar power, battery systems, and electric refrigeration into a single high-performance unit. This proprietary, patent-pending technology assists notable clients, such as DFDS and Samworth Brothers, as well as trial partners like Muller, in reducing diesel reliance and associated costs. The company's mission is to decarbonize the cold transportation sector, thereby addressing environmental concerns while enhancing efficiency in the supply chain.

AlphaSense

Series C in 2021
AlphaSense, Inc. is a market intelligence platform that specializes in information discovery for research professionals. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates additional offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and the U.S. Its platform allows users to efficiently search and analyze a wide range of financial data, including filings, research reports, and news, by utilizing natural language processing and advanced search algorithms. With nearly 2,000 enterprise clients, including a significant number of S&P 500 companies, AlphaSense empowers organizations to make informed business decisions quickly and confidently. The platform's capabilities include setting alerts and navigating through vast amounts of data to extract crucial insights across various industries.

Form3

Series C in 2021
Form3 is a London-based company that provides cloud-based payment processing, clearing, and settlement services tailored for regulated financial institutions. Established in 2016, it offers a fully managed payment technology service built on a robust AWS cloud processing platform. Form3's architecture includes multiple payment gateways and a micro-services framework, allowing clients to access a comprehensive range of payment schemes through a single application programming interface (API). This technology facilitates secure and reliable agency payment services on a per-transaction basis without upfront costs. Its clientele consists of various financial entities, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies, such as payment institutions and e-money providers.

SparkChange

Seed Round in 2021
SparkChange is a technology company that focuses on developing a platform for investing in carbon instruments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Seattle and Boston, SparkChange aims to assist institutional and individual investors in navigating the complexities of carbon markets. Its offerings support alternative investing and environmental impact initiatives while enabling users to hedge against carbon exposure and meet ESG standards. By providing specialized carbon data, SparkChange enhances investment strategies, risk management, and reporting for financial institutions, helping them adapt to the climate crisis.

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.

OpenFin

Venture Round in 2020
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Offr

Seed Round in 2020
Offr Limited is a technology company that operates a platform designed for residential and commercial real estate agents to facilitate the buying and selling of properties. The platform allows buyers to make private offers, participate in auctions, book viewings, upload proof of funds, and digitally sign contracts, all while maintaining a transparent process. It supports various transaction types, including conditional sales and off-market sales, and ensures that all buyers are pre-qualified with identification and proof of funds. Offr's solution enhances the agents' branding and provides a streamlined experience for clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional location in London, Offr serves agents, buyers, sellers, and solicitors, aiming to improve efficiency in the real estate market.

Flux Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Flux Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in a digital receipts and rewards platform, designed to deliver digital receipts directly to users' banking applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on simplifying receipt management by automatically linking receipts to payment cards. It serves a range of retailers across the United Kingdom and emphasizes security by employing bank-level protection for its software. Data is stored and processed on third-party servers in secure European data centers, adhering to strict regulatory compliance. Flux Systems has established partnerships with notable entities, including Barclaycard, Costa, and Barclays, enhancing its presence in the financial technology sector.

Cinesite

Private Equity Round in 2019
Cinesite, founded in 1991 and headquartered in London, is a leading visual effects company recognized for its creativity and expertise in the film and television industry. The company offers a wide range of visual effects and feature animation services, catering to feature films, broadcast, and streaming media platforms. Cinesite's talented team of award-winning visual effects artists transforms filmmakers' concepts into stunning cinematic experiences, helping to create animated features that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, Cinesite has established itself as a key player in the digital entertainment landscape.

Cutover

Series A in 2019
Cutover is a work orchestration and observability platform that enhances organizational visibility into dynamic workflows. Established in 2013 in Shoreditch, Hackney by Craig Gregory, Ky Nichol, and Marcus Wildsmith, the platform is designed to help teams prepare for critical events that may challenge their infrastructure by facilitating rehearsals. It enables executives and managers to visualize performance data and identify issues in real-time. Additionally, Cutover supports seamless collaboration between human and machine processes, offering features for cyber recovery, cloud migration, IT disaster recovery, and release management. By integrating with various SaaS platforms, Cutover enhances communication and simplifies complex tasks for enterprises, ultimately reducing risk and costs.

Remitly

Debt Financing in 2019
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its global network, primarily serving customers in Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers an online service and mobile application that allows users in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money to family and friends abroad. The company aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by utilizing advanced technology to simplify the process and reduce associated costs. As a licensed money transmitter operating in 49 states and Washington, D.C., Remitly generates revenue through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for immigrants seeking to send money internationally.

OpenFin

Series C in 2019
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Krowd

Seed Round in 2019
Krowd Limited is a London-based company founded in 2016 that operates a platform designed to connect retailers and cardholders. The company has developed a Customer Acquisition Marketplace (CAM) that facilitates real-time bidding by retailers for access to cardholders, thereby enabling large-scale offer sourcing. By combining transaction data with third-party information, Krowd provides merchants with hyper-personalized offers that enhance customer acquisition and retention. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to optimize the bidding process, allowing retailers and credit card issuers to create high-quality, behavior-changing offers that drive customer engagement and usage. Krowd serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, banks, and merchant acquirers, positioning itself as a key player in the customer retention and acquisition landscape.

Beacon Platform

Series A in 2018
Beacon Platform, Inc. develops a cloud-based integrated data and financial analytics platform tailored for developers, quantitative analysts, data scientists, and business users. The company provides a suite of tools that includes a front office trading and risk management system, along with applications and financial data models designed for the capital markets. Beacon's platform enables users to build, test, and deploy analytics securely and at scale, facilitating rapid solution development from front to back office. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Beacon Platform also maintains offices in London and Tokyo. Its technology enables clients to focus on their competitive advantages by offering a flexible data model and transparent source code, allowing for efficient and effective solution deployment.

Digital Reasoning

Series D in 2018
Digital Reasoning Systems, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions that automate the analysis and organization of unstructured data for businesses. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, the company offers its flagship product, Synthesys, which utilizes advanced features such as natural language processing and entity resolution to categorize and link data effectively. This platform is designed to provide critical insights and intelligence for various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and legal markets. Digital Reasoning’s solutions help clients visualize connections within data sets, enhancing their ability to identify risks and threats. The company also maintains strategic partnerships to expand its offerings and reach. Additional offices are located in New York, Washington, D.C., and London.

STEM

Series B in 2017
Kano provides a system of kits and coding platform that enables users to develop apps, games, and music. It teaches kids and adults about computers and coding by way of a variety of do-it-yourself hardware building kits. Also, its computing platform enables someone to build real devices, learn how they work, code them step by step, and share their creations with the world. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.

Form3

Series A in 2017
Form3 is a London-based company that provides cloud-based payment processing, clearing, and settlement services tailored for regulated financial institutions. Established in 2016, it offers a fully managed payment technology service built on a robust AWS cloud processing platform. Form3's architecture includes multiple payment gateways and a micro-services framework, allowing clients to access a comprehensive range of payment schemes through a single application programming interface (API). This technology facilitates secure and reliable agency payment services on a per-transaction basis without upfront costs. Its clientele consists of various financial entities, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies, such as payment institutions and e-money providers.

Poq

Debt Financing in 2017
Poq Studio Ltd. is a London-based company that offers a cloud-based application commerce platform designed specifically for retailers. Founded in 2011, Poq enables retailers to create customized native applications efficiently, integrating seamlessly with existing e-commerce systems. The platform provides a comprehensive set of features, including a content management system that supports interactive content and push messaging. Retailers can utilize the platform to enhance their understanding of customer behavior, plan content and merchandising strategies, and manage the customer journey effectively. By combining online shopping data with in-store insights, Poq helps retailers measure app performance and identify growth opportunities, thereby fostering brand development, product sales, and customer loyalty. The company also has offices in the United States, expanding its reach in the retail technology sector.

Belltown Power

Venture Round in 2017
Belltown Power is an international renewable energy company founded in 2013 and based in London. The company specializes in the development and operation of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, and biomass heat technologies. Belltown Power focuses on project sourcing, evaluation, construction, and operations to maximize the long-term value of its assets. By collaborating with development and funding partners, the company aims to deliver high-quality renewable energy projects on schedule and within budget, contributing to the decarbonization of the economy.

Wazoku

Debt Financing in 2017
Wazoku Limited specializes in web-based idea management solutions that empower organizations to foster innovation and collaboration. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company offers a range of products, including Custom Spotlight, Business Spotlight, Government Spotlight, and Idea Spotlight. These tools facilitate the capture, evaluation, and selection of ideas from employees, partners, and customers, tailored to the needs of various organizations, including government entities. Wazoku also provides additional services such as training, workshops, consulting, and integration to enhance the effectiveness of its solutions. By combining technology with a focus on engagement, Wazoku aims to help organizations build a sustainable culture of innovation and achieve their strategic goals.

MOO.COM

Debt Financing in 2015
Offices in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston, Massachusetts and London, MOO.COM prints "MiniCards" and other stationery from your photos or designs which can be uploaded directly or accessed through [Flickr](http://www.crunchbasdcdscse.com/organization/Flickr), Picasa or one of Moo's other partner sites. Every single card can have a different image on it, which has turned them into somewhat of a collectors item. MOO says they "dream up new tools that help people turn their virtual content into beautiful print products" and indeed they have. After originally only offering MiniCards, MOO now offers stickers, greeting cards, business cards and postcards. MOO, which raised $5 million from Atlas Venture and Index Ventures in April 2006, has sold "several million cards" to customers in over 180 countries - including North Korea.

Reevoo

Series C in 2015
Reevoo Limited operates a user-generated content platform that connects brands with customers by facilitating the collection and analysis of verified ratings and reviews. This platform enhances customer engagement and streamlines the purchase journey across various industries, including automotive, finance, manufacturing, retail, and travel, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. By enabling businesses to gather feedback from verified consumers, Reevoo helps companies improve their online experiences and make informed decisions based on customer insights. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, Reevoo also has locations in Sydney and California.

Anthemis Group

Venture Round in 2015
Anthemis Group is a London-based investment firm founded in 2010 that focuses on driving innovation within the financial services sector, particularly in Fintech and InsurTech. The company aims to foster change in the financial system by investing in and supporting businesses that prioritize resiliency, transparency, access, and equity. With a strong commitment to nurturing a diverse ecosystem of startups, investors, and thought leaders, Anthemis Group seeks to address the most pressing challenges in financial systems. Over the years, the firm has made numerous investments, totaling 179 across various startups, and has successfully exited from 16 of these investments, reflecting its dedication to cultivating sustainable and impactful businesses in the industry.

Anthemis Group

Venture Round in 2014
Anthemis Group is a London-based investment firm founded in 2010 that focuses on driving innovation within the financial services sector, particularly in Fintech and InsurTech. The company aims to foster change in the financial system by investing in and supporting businesses that prioritize resiliency, transparency, access, and equity. With a strong commitment to nurturing a diverse ecosystem of startups, investors, and thought leaders, Anthemis Group seeks to address the most pressing challenges in financial systems. Over the years, the firm has made numerous investments, totaling 179 across various startups, and has successfully exited from 16 of these investments, reflecting its dedication to cultivating sustainable and impactful businesses in the industry.

G4S

Post in 2013
G4S is a leading international security solutions group, headquartered in London, England, and founded in 1901. The company specializes in providing a range of security services and solutions tailored for various businesses and industries, particularly in sectors where safety and security risks are significant concerns. G4S combines expertise, a skilled workforce, and advanced technology, including data analytics, to enhance security measures and help organizations minimize risks and costs. Its mission is to safeguard the welfare and prosperity of millions of people globally by delivering effective security solutions.

Fixnetix

Venture Round in 2012
Fixnetix provides outsourced services for ultra-low latency trading, market data, hosting and infrastructure connectivity as well as risk management solutions to leading global banks, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups. Fixnetix was founded in London in 2006 with the goal of pioneering the best in low latency technologies to provide the fastest trading and data to market participants.

Total Fitness

Acquisition in 2010
Total Fitness Ltd. is a health and fitness company operating a network of 17 clubs across the North of England and Wales. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Handforth, the company offers a range of facilities, including gym equipment, swimming pools, and group exercise studios. Its gyms are equipped with cardio machines, training gear, and functional equipment, catering to diverse fitness needs. In addition to standard gym offerings, Total Fitness provides various fitness classes such as circuits, spinning, boot camps, and specialized activities like pole dancing. The company also emphasizes overall wellness by offering nutrition guidance and fitness advice to its members.
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