Bethnal Green Ventures

Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) is a London-based accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2010, focusing on early-stage technology startups that address social and environmental issues. The firm emphasizes sectors such as healthcare, education, sustainability, and employment through its flagship Tech for Good program, which supports ambitious teams in launching and scaling their businesses. BGV invests £20,000 in exchange for a six percent equity stake, targeting teams of two to four individuals. Since its inception, BGV has invested in over 120 companies, with more than half remaining active, successfully aligning purpose with profit and contributing to various Sustainable Development Goals. As a certified B Corporation, Bethnal Green Ventures is committed to fostering the growth of the Tech for Good movement in Europe.

George Bevan

Venture Partner

Steven Clarke

Investor

Darren Cockburn

Venture Partner

Vicky-Marie Gibbons

Partner

Bethany Greer

Investment Manager

Melanie Hayes

Managing Partner and Investment Director

Nelly Lavielle

Partner

Holly May Mahoney

Venture Partner

Paul Miller

CEO

Aish Moothan

Associate

Umesh Pandya

Venture Partner

Lily Ash Sakula

Partner

Milly Shotter

Partner, Manager, Brand and Communications

Jessica Stacey

Venture Partner

Past deals in Smart Cities

Spokesafe

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Spokesafe is an urban mobility platform established in 2019 by Maxwell Wilson in London, England. It provides cyclists with instant access to a network of secure cycle parking spaces, facilitating the management and monetization of under-utilized spaces by both private and public sector stakeholders. The platform enhances sustainable transportation by offering features such as repair stations, off-site bike parking, dedicated lockers, and e-bike charging points. This innovative approach allows for greater flexibility and efficiency in serving cyclists with minimal infrastructure requirements.

EcoSpot

Pre Seed Round in 2021
EcoSpot helps communities to take climate action by engaging young people, staff, and parents to live sustainability. The company works towards green community challenges, earn tree planting rewards, and enjoy some friendly competition with other local schools

Voltshare

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of electric vehicle charging technology designed to change the charging and driving ecosystem for electric cars. The company's technology helps house owners share their driveways and idle charge points with their neighbors and the surrounding community by offering them essential charging services, enabling homeowners to adapt to cleaner transport by overcoming electric range anxiety.

CompAir

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CompAir, in collaboration with the University College London, has created an Airtracker, a compact, portable air pollution detector that employs precise laser-optical technology to evaluate the air. The Airtracker monitors CO2 and hazardous volatile organic compounds generated by paints, glues, gasoline, and aerosols, as well as airborne particulate matter PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 emitted by engines, industries, and other combustion sources. This data is transmitted through Bluetooth to the user's smartphone, which also sends it to CompAir for analysis and comparison. CompAir works with businesses and the communities they serve to monitor air pollution at the source as well as in nearby homes, schools, and workplaces. Using real-time data driven alerts from their exact location, site workers can take immediate remedial action to avoid exceeding air pollution limits before it enters nearby communities or triggers site shut-downs. The devices, which are installed in surrounding buildings, allow the community to observe what's in the air they're inhaling at the areas that are most important to them. The company is co-founded by Mike Coombes and Guy Monson in 2019.

Spokesafe

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Spokesafe is an urban mobility platform established in 2019 by Maxwell Wilson in London, England. It provides cyclists with instant access to a network of secure cycle parking spaces, facilitating the management and monetization of under-utilized spaces by both private and public sector stakeholders. The platform enhances sustainable transportation by offering features such as repair stations, off-site bike parking, dedicated lockers, and e-bike charging points. This innovative approach allows for greater flexibility and efficiency in serving cyclists with minimal infrastructure requirements.

Route Aware

Pre Seed Round in 2020
At Route Aware we are 3 things: 1. Current and Serving Police Detectives 2. Passionate about helping People 3. Innovative and Safe We believe in people and building an extensive online and mobile community in order to secure a safer future for everyone. Through our App we will educate, prevent and take an innovative approach to Crime Mapping and location services. Our product will be available to download cross-platform on any mobile device.

Tranquil City

Seed Round in 2019
Tranquil City Ltd is a London-based organization founded in 2017 that focuses on developing interactive maps to highlight tranquil spaces across the city. The company aims to promote the exploration of tranquility in urban environments, encouraging individuals to embrace a more balanced and healthier lifestyle. Comprising a collective of experts from fields such as environmental science, built environment, psychology, and data science, Tranquil City seeks to harness this diverse knowledge to foster a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and tranquility in urban settings. Through its tools and campaigns, the organization aspires to inspire a slower, more mindful approach to urban living.

AirPublic

Seed Round in 2018
AirPublic Ltd specializes in the development of mobile air quality sensors, offering both fixed and mobile devices that utilize proprietary algorithms to deliver raw data and visualizations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company aims to provide cities and their residents with more dynamic and representative data on air pollution than traditional methods allow. By focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) environmental sensing, AirPublic contributes to the smart cities initiative, producing a comprehensive network that enhances urban environmental analytics. This innovative approach allows local governments, urban planners, and advocacy groups to access detailed air quality information, creating a richer and more diverse understanding of pollution levels across urban areas.

Commonplace

Seed Round in 2017
Commonplace Digital Limited operates a map-based Website and mobile application that allows residents to comment on their local environment. Its platform also allows residents to be consulted on planning and building works; and voice their opinions on the future of the neighborhood, and planning and environmental issues. The company connects property developers, councils, housing associations, local authorities, and planners in the United Kingdom. Commonplace Digital Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Commonplace

Seed Round in 2015
Commonplace Digital Limited operates a map-based Website and mobile application that allows residents to comment on their local environment. Its platform also allows residents to be consulted on planning and building works; and voice their opinions on the future of the neighborhood, and planning and environmental issues. The company connects property developers, councils, housing associations, local authorities, and planners in the United Kingdom. Commonplace Digital Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Firesouls

Seed Round in 2015
Demographics, population growth and changes to government spending mean they need better ways of funding, designing and delivering services for local people. omm Cunity based organisations can support and grow local communities: they know where the need is, are plugged into the networks and understand the local histories. All vital in terms of building healthy and happy communities.

Commonplace

Seed Round in 2013
Commonplace Digital Limited operates a map-based Website and mobile application that allows residents to comment on their local environment. Its platform also allows residents to be consulted on planning and building works; and voice their opinions on the future of the neighborhood, and planning and environmental issues. The company connects property developers, councils, housing associations, local authorities, and planners in the United Kingdom. Commonplace Digital Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Municipality Tools

Seed Round in 2012
Municipality Tools is a company based in Tallinn, Estonia, that specializes in creating mobile applications aimed at enhancing communication between municipalities, residents, and local businesses. The company offers solutions that facilitate two-way interactions, enabling municipalities to share important information while allowing citizens to contribute content. By prioritizing clarity and minimizing bureaucratic obstacles where legally feasible, Municipality Tools aims to improve the engagement and collaboration within communities. Their approach focuses on fostering direct connections without overwhelming users with excessive information.
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