Downing is an asset management firm based in London, established in 1986, that focuses on designing and managing investment products to enhance the financial well-being of its clients. The company has successfully raised and invested over £1.7 billion into various sectors, including renewable energy, healthcare, care homes, and children's nurseries. Downing also operates in the specialist lending market, which encompasses residential development and wholesale lending. Additionally, Downing Ventures, a division of the firm, specializes in venture capital investments in early and growth-stage technology businesses, targeting visionary entrepreneurs with strong execution capabilities. The firm seeks to invest between £250,000 and £5 million in seed-stage and Series A deals, providing ongoing support to foster growth in the companies they invest in. Downing is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining high standards in investment practices.
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies that focus on enhancing lung function assessment. The company's flagship technology, N-Tidal, utilizes a novel sensor system to quickly and accurately detect changes in lung function by converting sensor data into respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time. This automated process allows for the generation of diagnostic results in under five minutes, significantly faster than the traditional clinical standard of thirty minutes. The device is designed to be handheld, portable, and patient-friendly, featuring 4G connectivity for seamless data management. By providing an affordable and efficient diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), TidalSense aims to improve respiratory health outcomes within the healthcare industry.
Qkine
Series B in 2022
Qkine Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing high-purity, animal-free growth factors, cytokines, and complex proteins. The company leverages proprietary protein production processes developed at the University of Cambridge, along with advanced protein engineering techniques, to create unique products that address key challenges in the stem cell, organoid, regenerative medicine, and cultivated meat sectors. Qkine's product line includes innovative offerings such as tag-free thermostable FGF-2, the first animal-free TGF beta 1 for chemically defined stem cell media, and animal-free HGF. With an active research and development pipeline and a commitment to quality, Qkine is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring that it provides high-purity, bioactive proteins to support scientific advancements in life sciences.
FundamentalVR
Series B in 2022
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals. The company works at the nexus of haptics, machine learning, and immersive technologies (XR). FundamentalVR was established in 2012 by Chris Scattergood in London, England.
BBC Maestro
Seed Round in 2022
BBC Maestro is a streaming platform focused on video-led e-learning, aimed at teaching and inspiring individuals to explore their creativity. It offers a diverse array of pre-recorded classes and comprehensive course notes, allowing users to learn from respected experts in various disciplines. By providing access to tutorials created by experienced professionals, BBC Maestro enables customers to develop their skills and knowledge in specific areas of interest, fostering personal and creative growth.
Distributed
Venture Round in 2022
Distributed is a software development company founded in 2017 and based in London, England. It offers an on-demand Elastic Team platform that enables clients to collaborate with fully managed, globally distributed teams of skilled software engineers. This approach allows organizations to build and maintain software more efficiently, cost-effectively, and with enhanced visibility. The platform leverages proprietary natural language processing and applied machine learning to streamline project development, ensuring rapid delivery of high-quality products and services. By facilitating access to specialist digital talent, Distributed helps clients navigate the challenges of cost and resource scarcity while fostering innovation and growth.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2022
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014, specializing in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform transforms traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive formats that engage audiences through their mobile devices. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, enabling organizers to create dynamic experiences that foster high participation. With features such as slide sharing, audience response systems, and real-time analytics, the platform allows speakers in various sectors, including business and education, to effectively engage their audiences and measure event success. Notable clients include KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting the platform's capability to support events of any size, from intimate training sessions to large-scale conferences with thousands of participants.
Dragonfly AI
Series A in 2022
Dragonfly AI is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a predictive visual analytics platform aimed at optimizing content performance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze and simulate human attention, providing insights into what captures an audience's focus first, whether in digital or physical formats. By generating predictive heatmaps, Dragonfly AI enables organizations to make data-informed decisions that enhance the effectiveness of their content across various channels. This technology helps to increase return on investment by improving engagement and efficiency throughout the design cycle, ultimately allowing brands to better capture and retain customer attention.
Virtuoso
Series A in 2021
Virtuoso is a company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance and reducing manual interventions in the testing process. By integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, Virtuoso offers a codeless test automation tool that combines the ease of codeless functionality with the capabilities of scripted test steps. Their platform not only facilitates functional UI testing and continuous testing solutions but also simplifies quality analysis through the use of natural language processing. This allows clients to visualize application journeys and obtain results in straightforward English, all while maintaining the speed and efficiency of the development process.
Closed Loop Medicine
Series A in 2021
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative solutions that combine prescription drugs with digital therapies. Founded by a team of experienced healthcare professionals and life scientists, the company aims to optimize medication dosing through real-time feedback and linked behavioral therapy to enhance patient outcomes. Currently, Closed Loop Medicine is developing products targeting hypertension and insomnia, alongside a diverse pipeline addressing various chronic diseases. The company prioritizes the needs of both patients and clinicians in the design and development of its offerings, striving to integrate technology effectively within the healthcare system.
TidalSense
Seed Round in 2021
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies that focus on enhancing lung function assessment. The company's flagship technology, N-Tidal, utilizes a novel sensor system to quickly and accurately detect changes in lung function by converting sensor data into respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time. This automated process allows for the generation of diagnostic results in under five minutes, significantly faster than the traditional clinical standard of thirty minutes. The device is designed to be handheld, portable, and patient-friendly, featuring 4G connectivity for seamless data management. By providing an affordable and efficient diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), TidalSense aims to improve respiratory health outcomes within the healthcare industry.
Spaghetti Bridge
Seed Round in 2021
Spaghetti Bridge helps students overcome personal obstacles and achieve personal and academic success. They specifically designed to provide a positive experience for students, re-engaging and reconnecting them with education in a way that will not only extend their academic, vocational, and social skills and abilities but also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem.
DiA Imaging Analysis
Venture Round in 2021
DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd. specializes in AI-driven ultrasound analysis technology aimed at enhancing cardiac function diagnostics. Established in 2009 and based in Beersheba, Israel, the company provides a suite of automated tools, including LVivo EF for ejection fraction evaluation, LVivo RV for right ventricle analysis, and LVivo Strain for assessing myocardial strain. These solutions address common challenges faced by clinicians, such as obtaining optimal images and accurately analyzing them for clinical abnormalities. DiA's products, which can be integrated into any ultrasound device or healthcare IT system, also include LVivo SAX for detecting coronary heart disease and LVivo Mobile for mobile ultrasound analysis. The company holds regulatory clearances for its cardiac toolbox and serves a global user base, reflecting its commitment to making ultrasound analysis smarter and more accessible.
Invizius
Series A in 2021
Invizius is a biotech company focused on enhancing extracorporeal treatments for patients, particularly in the areas of dialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and ECMO. The company has developed H-Guard, an advanced hemocompatible coating designed to mitigate foreign body reactions in the bloodstream. This innovative coating acts as an anti-inflammatory treatment that lines the inside of dialysis filters, allowing the process to occur without triggering the body's immune response. By suppressing unwanted innate immune reactions, Invizius aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients undergoing long-term dialysis. The company's efforts are positioned to revolutionize the way dialysis and other extracorporeal treatments are administered, improving patient outcomes and overall treatment efficacy.
Ondat
Series B in 2021
Ondat is a developer of a cloud-native storage platform tailored for containerized databases and CI/CD workloads in enterprise public cloud environments. The platform offers persistent storage volumes directly on any Kubernetes node, allowing clients the freedom to deploy applications and manage data storage across various platforms without being locked into a single solution. Ondat enhances application performance, resilience, and dependability by providing features such as erasure coding, replication, data reduction through deduplication and compression, and data mobility through replication and migration services. Additionally, the platform ensures data security through encryption and policy management, enabling clients to have control over their data storage and security needs.
Vivacity Labs
Series A in 2021
Vivacity Labs Ltd. specializes in providing hyper-local data solutions for smart cities and intelligent transport systems. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company offers a range of services that include car parking and bus occupancy sensing, traffic monitoring, and insights into rail management through predictive analytics. To enhance urban transport management, Vivacity is deploying thousands of sensors across the UK, including in Milton Keynes, which is being developed as the country's first transport-focused smart city. These sensors leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze video feeds and generate valuable data on traffic patterns, cyclist movements, and more. Vivacity's advanced predictive algorithms aim to improve road safety and reduce congestion by providing transport managers with unprecedented insights into future transport scenarios.
BBC Maestro
Seed Round in 2021
BBC Maestro is a streaming platform focused on video-led e-learning, aimed at teaching and inspiring individuals to explore their creativity. It offers a diverse array of pre-recorded classes and comprehensive course notes, allowing users to learn from respected experts in various disciplines. By providing access to tutorials created by experienced professionals, BBC Maestro enables customers to develop their skills and knowledge in specific areas of interest, fostering personal and creative growth.
Touchlight Genetics
Venture Round in 2020
Touchlight Genetics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA therapies and technology. Founded in 2007, it has developed the proTL synthetic DNA platform, which allows for the production of doggybone closed linear DNA without the need for bacterial fermentation. This innovative approach supports various applications, including veterinary vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, cancer and gene therapies, allergy treatments, RNA interference therapies, and stem cell reprogramming. The company boasts a skilled scientific and drug development team, led by founder and CEO Jonny Ohlson, and includes experienced professionals such as Clive Dix and John Tite. Touchlight has established partnerships with several leading academic institutions, including Imperial College London and the University of Pennsylvania, to advance its research and development efforts. The company has successfully patented its synthetic DNA platform and demonstrated therapeutic proof-of-principle through collaboration with these academic partners.
Papier
Venture Round in 2020
Papier Limited is a London-based company that specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery. Established in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including birthday, thank you, sympathy, and seasonal cards, as well as invitations for weddings, parties, and other occasions. Additionally, Papier provides notebooks, planners, and notecards. With an emphasis on quality designs and premium paper, the company aims to inspire meaningful connections through beautifully crafted printed materials, appealing to consumers who appreciate tangible forms of communication amidst a digital landscape. Papier operates digital printing studios to facilitate its offerings and stands out in the online card and invitation market with its curated collection and commitment to artistry.
Joint School App
Venture Round in 2020
Joint School App offers information, exercises, and tools for people who have had hip or knee replacements postponed.
Firefly Learning
Venture Round in 2020
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience by connecting teachers, students, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates efficient homework management and resource sharing, allowing teachers to streamline administrative tasks while tracking student progress. By enabling independent and collaborative learning, Firefly engages students and fosters parental involvement in education. The company emphasizes close collaboration with educators and families to continuously refine its product, ensuring that it meets the specific needs of its users. With a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists, Firefly Learning is committed to developing software that is both user-friendly and effective. The company has experienced rapid growth and has expanded its reach to schools around the world while maintaining its headquarters in London and an additional office in Brighton.
Carbice
Series A in 2020
Carbice Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in thermal interface technology components. The company produces Carbice Carbon, an advanced thermal interface material designed to lower device temperatures and effectively dissipate heat from product packaging. By utilizing a composite of recycled aluminum and aligned carbon nanotubes, Carbice Carbon sets a standard for performance, reliability, and cost-effective assembly across various sectors, including electronics, energy, and industrial applications. The technology addresses critical heat dissipation challenges faced by electronic devices, enabling clients to enhance thermo-connectivity management. Founded by Georgia Tech Professor Baratunde Cola and a team of researchers, Carbice also maintains an office in London and is expanding with a new location in Toulouse, France.
TidalSense
Seed Round in 2020
TidalSense is a developer of AI-driven respiratory diagnostic and monitoring technologies that focus on enhancing lung function assessment. The company's flagship technology, N-Tidal, utilizes a novel sensor system to quickly and accurately detect changes in lung function by converting sensor data into respiratory biomarkers in near-real-time. This automated process allows for the generation of diagnostic results in under five minutes, significantly faster than the traditional clinical standard of thirty minutes. The device is designed to be handheld, portable, and patient-friendly, featuring 4G connectivity for seamless data management. By providing an affordable and efficient diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), TidalSense aims to improve respiratory health outcomes within the healthcare industry.
Dragonfly AI
Seed Round in 2020
Dragonfly AI is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in a predictive visual analytics platform aimed at optimizing content performance. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze and simulate human attention, providing insights into what captures an audience's focus first, whether in digital or physical formats. By generating predictive heatmaps, Dragonfly AI enables organizations to make data-informed decisions that enhance the effectiveness of their content across various channels. This technology helps to increase return on investment by improving engagement and efficiency throughout the design cycle, ultimately allowing brands to better capture and retain customer attention.
Congenica
Series C in 2020
Congenica is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, that specializes in clinical genomics. Founded in 2013, it offers a diagnostic decision support platform known as Sapientia, which integrates human DNA sequences with comprehensive clinical phenotyping. This platform enables clinicians to interpret genetic diseases more effectively by identifying mutations and filtering clinically relevant variants. By facilitating personalized medicine approaches, Congenica supports both clinicians and researchers in advancing patient care and research in the field of genetic diseases.
Ayar Labs
Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect technology, focusing on high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution that enables high bandwidth, low latency, and power-efficient short-reach interconnects, making it suitable for applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's innovative approach leverages industry-standard silicon processing techniques to create optical interconnect chiplets that replace traditional electrical-based I/O, addressing performance and efficiency challenges in the semiconductor and computing industries. By optimizing data movement within AI systems, Ayar Labs aims to alleviate compute and bandwidth bottlenecks associated with complex large language models, thereby maximizing computational efficiency while minimizing costs and power consumption. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs also has an office in Santa Clara, California.
Duel
Seed Round in 2020
The Duel Brand Advocacy Platform enables brands to mobilize and manage entire communities of social affiliates, content creators and micro-influencers to acquire customers and drive revenue at scale. It also measures the true ROI of advocacy and its impact on Social Commerce, in comparison to ads. Committed to working with brands that put people and the planet over profit, Duel is Bcorp Certified and breaks a brand’s reliance on digital advertising through its Social Affiliate and Brand Ambassador programs. Founded by world-record breaking adventurer and former brand ambassador, Paul Archer, and viral games developer, Panagiotis Tsarouchis, the Duel team is made up of psychologists, brand experts and community builders from companies including Amazon and Lululemon. The platform is used by brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Monica Vinader, Mint Velvet, NEOM Organics, ELEMIS and more, with the team having consulted with hundreds of other brands.
Cornelis Networks
Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. specializes in developing high-performance fabrics tailored for scientific, commercial, and government organizations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company provides network products that enhance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads. Its solutions enable clients to harness the computational power of multiple processing devices concurrently, improving accuracy and results. Cornelis Networks serves a diverse clientele, with over 500 global installations across government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises, all aimed at advancing technological and scientific capabilities.
Funding Xchange
Series A in 2020
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.
Parsable
Series D in 2020
Parsable, Inc. specializes in developing digital workflow management solutions tailored for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. Its Connected Worker Platform modernizes traditional, paper-based procedures by converting them into mobile, interactive work instructions that utilize multimedia formats. This transformation enhances productivity, quality, and safety for industrial workers by facilitating real-time collaboration and guiding human inputs. Additionally, Parsable's platform collects and analyzes operational data, providing valuable insights into work activities and enabling continuous improvement of procedures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parsable also has offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland. The company was previously known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc. before rebranding in February 2016.
MIP Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2020
MIP Diagnostics Limited, established in 2015 as a spin-out from the University of Leicester, specializes in the development of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and nanoMIPs, often referred to as plastic antibodies. Founded by a team of experts led by Professor Sergey Piletsky, the company focuses on commercializing innovative forms of these polymers. Its proprietary technology includes a novel method for producing nanoMIPs, which are nanostructured polymer particles designed with a single binding site for specific targets. While MIPs are known for their robustness, nanoMIPs offer additional advantages, including solubility and the ability to be integrated with solid substrates like sensor surfaces. This unique combination of properties makes MIPs and nanoMIPs suitable for a variety of applications, particularly in point-of-care diagnostics and field-based testing. Based in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MIP Diagnostics aims to leverage its expertise to advance diagnostic solutions.
Third Space Learning
Series A in 2020
Third Space Learning is an online education platform that focuses on providing one-to-one tutoring services to school children. The company recruits and trains a global community of teachers from emerging markets, aiming to make quality education accessible to underserved populations. By integrating digital resources and assessments with personalized tuition, Third Space Learning targets specific student needs based on subject, age, or curriculum. The platform's intelligent tutor training programs are designed to ensure high performance and scalability. With the tutoring industry valued at $200 billion, Third Space Learning seeks to address the needs of the majority who lack access to quality educational resources, aligning its social mission with a significant market opportunity.
Empiribox
Venture Round in 2020
Empiribox has identified a number of issues and elements that impact on the quality of science teaching currently offered at primary schools across the UK and internationally.
Aventus Platform
Seed Round in 2020
Aventus Platform is enables insurance businesses to create a seamless customer experience for any insurance line, through any channel.
Aday
Series A in 2020
ADAY is a fast growing direct-to-consumer brand creating consciously designed, technical clothing. We call it clothing of the future. Founded by Nina Faulhaber and Meg He, ADAY is based in New York and London.
Masters of Pie
Seed Round in 2020
Masters of Pie Limited is a technology firm based in London, established in 2011, that specializes in developing product lifecycle management (PLM) software utilizing virtual and augmented reality. The company initially focused on delivering digital twin prototypes for blue-chip clients, leveraging expertise from the real-time gaming industry. Its flagship product, the Radical software framework, facilitates immersive collaboration by enabling users to share large and complex 2D and 3D data in real time across various platforms, including AR, VR, desktop, and mobile devices. The Radical framework has been integrated into Siemens NX CAD services, enhancing immersive collaboration capabilities for industries such as aerospace and automotive. Recently, Masters of Pie raised £3.6 million to further expand the adoption of its software and explore new sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, and energy. The company aims to enhance communication and collaboration among developers and engineers through innovative technology that simplifies project management in an interactive environment.
Abaka
Series A in 2019
ABAKA is a pioneering digital savings and retirement platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide financial institutions with innovative solutions for customer engagement and advice. The platform offers a range of modular applications designed to enhance user experiences through conversational AI, personalized behavioral nudges, and comprehensive financial dashboards. By utilizing advanced machine learning models, ABAKA helps financial institutions deliver tailored insights and increase user engagement across various digital channels. Its technology is accessible to over 9 million users through partnerships with Tier one banks, pension providers, and asset managers globally. The platform supports a wide array of functionalities, including retirement planning, cash flow modeling, and suitability assessments, empowering users to improve their savings, manage debt, and secure a better financial future.
Trouva
Venture Round in 2019
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle products sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality items that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase products directly from these boutiques, allowing them to find exclusive merchandise while supporting small businesses. Trouva's approach enhances the visibility of independent stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience for consumers seeking unique goods.
Funding Xchange
Venture Round in 2019
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.
Adaptix
Venture Round in 2019
Adaptix specializes in advancing diagnostic imaging technology by transforming traditional planar X-ray systems into more effective and accessible solutions. The company focuses on integrating low-dose 3D capabilities, known as digital tomosynthesis, into X-ray equipment while ensuring portability and affordability. This innovation aims to enhance patient access to critical imaging technologies and improve diagnostic accuracy for prevalent health issues such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, and osteoporosis. Adaptix's approach utilizes a new Flat Panel X-ray source, developed using semiconductor technology, which allows for multiple low-dose acquisitions rather than relying on a single high-dose capture. This shift not only provides more comprehensive imaging data but also results in significant cost savings compared to current bulky and expensive X-ray systems. Adaptix’s technology is designed to be incorporated into products by X-ray system manufacturers, who will ultimately ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
FundamentalVR
Series A in 2019
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals. The company works at the nexus of haptics, machine learning, and immersive technologies (XR). FundamentalVR was established in 2012 by Chris Scattergood in London, England.
E.Fundamentals
Series A in 2019
E.Fundamentals is a B2B SaaS provider specializing in e-commerce analytics and insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders. The company offers a platform that transforms complex digital retail data into actionable insights, allowing brand owners to optimize their product performance on retailer and wholesaler websites. By providing real-time data aggregation, E.Fundamentals enables businesses to enhance their online revenue and take control of various aspects of e-commerce, including product ranging, pricing, positioning, and promotion. This focus on data-driven decision-making helps brands improve their sales and profit performance in the competitive digital marketplace.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence SaaS platform using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques along with proprietary algorithms to provide actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses at key decision-making times in the growing season. The company analyses remote sensing data to help farmers identify early problems in their crops such as crop health, disease risk & detection, weed mapping and yield prediction as well as valuable information such as canopy coverage, plant counting, size and biomass estimation, with the objective of optimising inputs and maximising efficiency. Hummingbird began operating in 2016 and since then has covered in excess of >500,000 hectares of arable crops for farmers and agri-businesses. Their platform is utilised at key decision-making points in the growing season to allow intelligent and specific information to inform chemical or operational input decisions that decrease costs and improve outputs.
Invizius
Series A in 2019
Invizius is a biotech company focused on enhancing extracorporeal treatments for patients, particularly in the areas of dialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and ECMO. The company has developed H-Guard, an advanced hemocompatible coating designed to mitigate foreign body reactions in the bloodstream. This innovative coating acts as an anti-inflammatory treatment that lines the inside of dialysis filters, allowing the process to occur without triggering the body's immune response. By suppressing unwanted innate immune reactions, Invizius aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients undergoing long-term dialysis. The company's efforts are positioned to revolutionize the way dialysis and other extracorporeal treatments are administered, improving patient outcomes and overall treatment efficacy.
Spirable
Series A in 2019
Spirable is a SaaS platform that specializes in contextual video creation, allowing brands to produce personalized video content tailored to individual customers. By merging creative assets like product images and video clips with customer data, social insights, and environmental factors, Spirable enables brands to generate relevant and engaging videos at the press of a button. The platform utilizes various data points, such as geography, gender, and personal preferences, to craft unique narratives for each viewer. This approach helps brands enhance their storytelling and deliver useful, relevant information that resonates with individual customers.
Papier
Series B in 2019
Papier Limited is a London-based company that specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery. Established in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including birthday, thank you, sympathy, and seasonal cards, as well as invitations for weddings, parties, and other occasions. Additionally, Papier provides notebooks, planners, and notecards. With an emphasis on quality designs and premium paper, the company aims to inspire meaningful connections through beautifully crafted printed materials, appealing to consumers who appreciate tangible forms of communication amidst a digital landscape. Papier operates digital printing studios to facilitate its offerings and stands out in the online card and invitation market with its curated collection and commitment to artistry.
JRNI
Series C in 2019
JRNI Limited operates an appointment and event-booking platform designed to enhance the management of real-time appointments across various channels, including online, mobile, in-store, and call centers. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including small and mid-sized service businesses, large enterprises in sectors such as retail and finance, and government organizations. JRNI provides tools that allow users to manage bookings, gain insights into consumer behavior and business trends through its analytics offerings, and facilitate personalized experiences at scale. By leveraging an artificial intelligence-driven engine, it supports appointment scheduling, virtual queuing, and event management, ultimately fostering stronger customer relationships and improving satisfaction and loyalty. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, JRNI has additional offices in Manchester, New Hampshire, Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, Virginia, and Sydney, Australia. The company was previously known as BookingBug Limited until its name change in May 2019.
Virtuoso
Seed Round in 2019
Virtuoso is a company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance and reducing manual interventions in the testing process. By integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, Virtuoso offers a codeless test automation tool that combines the ease of codeless functionality with the capabilities of scripted test steps. Their platform not only facilitates functional UI testing and continuous testing solutions but also simplifies quality analysis through the use of natural language processing. This allows clients to visualize application journeys and obtain results in straightforward English, all while maintaining the speed and efficiency of the development process.
Cambridge Touch Technologies
Series B in 2019
Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd. specializes in developing innovative touch technology for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and applications in automotive and industrial sectors. The company's flagship offering, UltraTouch, integrates a proprietary artificial intelligence engine with advanced piezoelectric force film to create an all-in-one touch and force sensor architecture. This technology not only enhances the user experience by enabling three-dimensional touch capabilities but also offers superior functionality at a lower cost. UltraTouch is designed to be scalable, accommodating various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable formats, thereby ensuring versatility in application across multiple industries.
The Electrospinning Company
Series A in 2019
The Electrospinning Company Ltd. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of biomaterials for regenerative medical devices and 3D cell culture applications. Based in Didcot, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including aligned fiber scaffolds, removable scaffold discs, and tissue culture plates with hanging inserts. These products are utilized in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery research. Additionally, the company provides various services, such as scaffold design, sterilization protocol development, regulatory support, and manufacturing for clinical trials. The Electrospinning Company collaborates with academic research groups to create innovative nanofiber solutions that address industrial challenges and enhance medical functions. Founded in 2008, the company also sells its products online, making its advanced biomaterials accessible for in vitro and in vivo applications.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence SaaS platform using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques along with proprietary algorithms to provide actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses at key decision-making times in the growing season. The company analyses remote sensing data to help farmers identify early problems in their crops such as crop health, disease risk & detection, weed mapping and yield prediction as well as valuable information such as canopy coverage, plant counting, size and biomass estimation, with the objective of optimising inputs and maximising efficiency. Hummingbird began operating in 2016 and since then has covered in excess of >500,000 hectares of arable crops for farmers and agri-businesses. Their platform is utilised at key decision-making points in the growing season to allow intelligent and specific information to inform chemical or operational input decisions that decrease costs and improve outputs.
Limitless
Series A in 2019
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
Funding Empire
Acquisition in 2019
Funding Empire is Wales' first Crowdfunding platform. It was developed to combat the problem businesses face in getting funding from banks whilst also trying to provide savers, (lenders), with a better return than they currently get on their money in a savings account. Their team, with substantial advice taken from JMW Solicitors who are a leading law firm in the Crowdfunding sector, developed a model to combat these problems and Funding Empire was conceived. With their passion and knowledge of small businesses, together with their strong management team, they aim to make funding available to creditworthy businesses in the UK, delivering sustainable returns for their lenders.
Firefly Learning
Series B in 2019
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience by connecting teachers, students, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates efficient homework management and resource sharing, allowing teachers to streamline administrative tasks while tracking student progress. By enabling independent and collaborative learning, Firefly engages students and fosters parental involvement in education. The company emphasizes close collaboration with educators and families to continuously refine its product, ensuring that it meets the specific needs of its users. With a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists, Firefly Learning is committed to developing software that is both user-friendly and effective. The company has experienced rapid growth and has expanded its reach to schools around the world while maintaining its headquarters in London and an additional office in Brighton.
Imagen
Series B in 2019
Imagen Ltd specializes in media archive management solutions, providing tools for content owners to manage, search, and distribute their media libraries effectively. Its offerings include Imagen2, a comprehensive media asset management and publishing system; ImagenCloud, a cloud-based platform for video and image management; and Orbital, a system designed for compliance recording. The company serves a diverse clientele, including the Ministry of Defence, The Police, the BBC, ITN, the Imperial War Museum, British Telecom, and British Pathe. Founded in 1991 and based in Willingham, United Kingdom, Imagen was previously known as Cambridge Imaging Systems Limited before rebranding in August 2015. The company's modular enterprise video platform supports businesses of all sizes in monetizing their media archives.
Exonar
Series A in 2019
Exonar Limited, founded in 2007 and based in Newbury, United Kingdom, develops information intelligence software that helps organizations discover, manage, and secure their data. As a leader in data indexing, Exonar's software addresses the common challenge of identifying and locating both structured and unstructured data across various systems. This capability enables businesses to gain comprehensive insights into their data, thereby reducing risks, uncovering potential value, and facilitating digital transformation. The company's technology employs enterprise-scale architecture and machine learning to differentiate between sensitive and trivial information, assisting businesses with compliance and data inventory management. Exonar's client base includes notable companies in industries such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, and critical infrastructure, supported by investments from several venture capital firms.
Hubble
Series A in 2019
Hubble operates an online marketplace designed to connect businesses seeking flexible office space with landlords and commercial space providers in London. The platform simplifies the process of renting office space by allowing users to search for various options, including co-working, shared offices, and private serviced offices. Hubble streamlines the entire transaction process, enabling clients to pay rent, sign contracts, and fulfill their office needs with just a few clicks. By reducing administrative burdens, Hubble adds value for both tenants and office providers, facilitating a quicker and more efficient match between those needing space and those offering it. This approach helps businesses find the right balance between office and remote work, supporting their operational needs and team productivity.
Adaptix
Venture Round in 2019
Adaptix specializes in advancing diagnostic imaging technology by transforming traditional planar X-ray systems into more effective and accessible solutions. The company focuses on integrating low-dose 3D capabilities, known as digital tomosynthesis, into X-ray equipment while ensuring portability and affordability. This innovation aims to enhance patient access to critical imaging technologies and improve diagnostic accuracy for prevalent health issues such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, and osteoporosis. Adaptix's approach utilizes a new Flat Panel X-ray source, developed using semiconductor technology, which allows for multiple low-dose acquisitions rather than relying on a single high-dose capture. This shift not only provides more comprehensive imaging data but also results in significant cost savings compared to current bulky and expensive X-ray systems. Adaptix’s technology is designed to be incorporated into products by X-ray system manufacturers, who will ultimately ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Open Bionics
Series A in 2019
Open Bionics Ltd. is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that develops and manufactures robotic bionic hands, primarily focusing on individuals with upper limb differences. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in creating the Hero Arm, a lightweight and customizable bionic arm specifically designed for under-elbow amputees. The Hero Arm features a ventilated, adjustable socket and offers a variety of removable aesthetic covers, including popular designs from Disney and iconic characters like Iron Man and R2D2. Open Bionics aims to make advanced bionic technology more accessible by providing 3D printed bionic hand kits and components, which are available for purchase online. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance mobility and improve the quality of life for amputees and individuals interested in assistive technology.
ADC Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2018
ADC Biotechnology Ltd specializes in the development of innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) aimed at treating cancer. Based in St Asaph, United Kingdom, the company has developed a patented Lock-Release technology that streamlines the purification process for ADCs, significantly reducing the number of steps and associated risks in drug production. In addition to its proprietary technology, ADC Biotechnology offers consultancy and research and development services to support drug developers and manufacturers in overcoming challenges related to conjugation processes. Since its establishment in 2010, the company has focused on delivering faster and more cost-effective solutions in the oncology field, facilitating the advancement of targeted therapies for cancer treatment.
hackajob
Series A in 2018
Hackajob LTD. is an online marketplace based in London that connects technical candidates with direct employers through a unique recruitment platform. Founded in 2014, it enables candidates to showcase their skills by completing job-specific challenges, thereby demonstrating their proficiency to potential employers. The platform caters to both active and passive job seekers, allowing companies to engage with a broader talent pool. Hackajob offers tools for employers to create compelling employer brands, conduct online assessments, and hold remote interviews, while also providing insights into diversity and inclusion metrics. By focusing on a candidate-centric approach, Hackajob not only assists tech professionals in finding job opportunities but also fosters skill development and community engagement within the tech industry.
Lignia Wood Company
Venture Round in 2018
LIGNIA is the company is helping to tackle issues around the limited supplies of legal and sustainable hardwoods
Rated People
Series A in 2018
Rated People Ltd. is an online marketplace based in London, United Kingdom, that connects homeowners with local tradespeople across various sectors. Established in 2005, the platform facilitates the search for skilled tradesmen, including electricians, plumbers, builders, and decorators, among others. Every year, homeowners post over one million job requests on the site, seeking assistance for a wide range of home improvement projects. With a network of over 50,000 tradespeople, Rated People helps these professionals find work, enhance their reputations, and grow their businesses. The platform aims to simplify the process for both homeowners and tradespeople, employing technology to address customer support efficiently and improve the overall user experience.
Arecor
Venture Round in 2018
Arecor Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in stabilization technology solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The company collaborates with these firms to enhance the commercial viability and usability of various proteins across multiple applications, including vaccines and therapeutic proteins. Arecor focuses on developing products for infectious diseases, diabetes, oncology, and autoimmune disorders, and aims to create high-concentration therapies that patients can self-administer at home. Notable projects include reformulating antibodies such as Trastuzumab and Rituximab for improved home treatment of breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, respectively. Additionally, Arecor develops stable liquid formulations for vaccines and therapies that facilitate self-administration, addressing challenges related to stability and degradation. Founded in 2006, Arecor is recognized for its innovative formulation technology platform, which underpins its proprietary product portfolio and partnerships with industry leaders to advance biopharmaceutical development.
Lignia Wood Company
Venture Round in 2018
LIGNIA is the company is helping to tackle issues around the limited supplies of legal and sustainable hardwoods
Live Better With
Series A in 2018
Live Better With Ltd. operates an online platform dedicated to providing healthcare products specifically for cancer patients. The platform features a wide range of items that address various symptoms and side effects associated with cancer treatment, including skincare solutions, nutritional supplements, and aids for daily living. Products are organized by specific needs, such as managing nausea, insomnia, or hair loss, making it simple for users to find relevant assistance. In addition to its product offerings, Live Better With provides valuable advice and recommendations to improve users' quality of life. Established in 2015 and based in London, the company aims to support the cancer community by enhancing day-to-day living for those affected by the disease.
Masters of Pie
Seed Round in 2018
Masters of Pie Limited is a technology firm based in London, established in 2011, that specializes in developing product lifecycle management (PLM) software utilizing virtual and augmented reality. The company initially focused on delivering digital twin prototypes for blue-chip clients, leveraging expertise from the real-time gaming industry. Its flagship product, the Radical software framework, facilitates immersive collaboration by enabling users to share large and complex 2D and 3D data in real time across various platforms, including AR, VR, desktop, and mobile devices. The Radical framework has been integrated into Siemens NX CAD services, enhancing immersive collaboration capabilities for industries such as aerospace and automotive. Recently, Masters of Pie raised £3.6 million to further expand the adoption of its software and explore new sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, and energy. The company aims to enhance communication and collaboration among developers and engineers through innovative technology that simplifies project management in an interactive environment.
Cambridge Touch Technologies
Series A in 2018
Cambridge Touch Technologies, Ltd. specializes in developing innovative touch technology for smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and applications in automotive and industrial sectors. The company's flagship offering, UltraTouch, integrates a proprietary artificial intelligence engine with advanced piezoelectric force film to create an all-in-one touch and force sensor architecture. This technology not only enhances the user experience by enabling three-dimensional touch capabilities but also offers superior functionality at a lower cost. UltraTouch is designed to be scalable, accommodating various device sizes and shapes, including curved and foldable formats, thereby ensuring versatility in application across multiple industries.
Flock
Seed Round in 2018
Flock is a digital insurance provider that focuses on commercial motor fleets, aiming to enhance safety through connected insurance solutions. By utilizing real-time data, Flock offers tailored insurance coverage for various vehicle types, including cars, vans, and trucks. This approach not only incentivizes safer driving practices but also allows fleet owners to access valuable insights to improve safety standards. The company has gained the trust of numerous clients, including well-known brands like Virtuo and Jaguar Land Rover's luxury leasing firm, The Out. Supported by prominent venture capital firms, Flock aspires to become a leader in the digital insurance market, particularly for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Channel Mum
Venture Round in 2018
The video network, which bills itself as the “honest face of parenting” for millennial mothers.The platform is described as ‘YouTube’s friendliest – and most honest – community for mums’ bringing together thousands of parenting videos in one easy to navigate site where vloggers and businesses alike are able to work with Channel Mum to get in front of their target audiences. Siobhan leads a talented media team with parenting experience and created Channel Mum by gathering together a group of established vloggers to share their experiences of motherhood.
ADC Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2018
ADC Biotechnology Ltd specializes in the development of innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) aimed at treating cancer. Based in St Asaph, United Kingdom, the company has developed a patented Lock-Release technology that streamlines the purification process for ADCs, significantly reducing the number of steps and associated risks in drug production. In addition to its proprietary technology, ADC Biotechnology offers consultancy and research and development services to support drug developers and manufacturers in overcoming challenges related to conjugation processes. Since its establishment in 2010, the company has focused on delivering faster and more cost-effective solutions in the oncology field, facilitating the advancement of targeted therapies for cancer treatment.
JRNI
Series C in 2018
JRNI Limited operates an appointment and event-booking platform designed to enhance the management of real-time appointments across various channels, including online, mobile, in-store, and call centers. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including small and mid-sized service businesses, large enterprises in sectors such as retail and finance, and government organizations. JRNI provides tools that allow users to manage bookings, gain insights into consumer behavior and business trends through its analytics offerings, and facilitate personalized experiences at scale. By leveraging an artificial intelligence-driven engine, it supports appointment scheduling, virtual queuing, and event management, ultimately fostering stronger customer relationships and improving satisfaction and loyalty. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, JRNI has additional offices in Manchester, New Hampshire, Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, Virginia, and Sydney, Australia. The company was previously known as BookingBug Limited until its name change in May 2019.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2018
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014, specializing in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform transforms traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive formats that engage audiences through their mobile devices. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, enabling organizers to create dynamic experiences that foster high participation. With features such as slide sharing, audience response systems, and real-time analytics, the platform allows speakers in various sectors, including business and education, to effectively engage their audiences and measure event success. Notable clients include KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting the platform's capability to support events of any size, from intimate training sessions to large-scale conferences with thousands of participants.
Smart Matrix
Venture Round in 2018
Smart Matrix Limited is a medical device company based in Northwood, United Kingdom, specializing in wound care and regenerative medicine. Founded in 2011, it develops innovative products aimed at treating skin injuries, traumas, and wounds. The flagship product, Smart Matrix, leverages proprietary technology to facilitate healing of full-thickness wounds without the need for skin grafts or additional surgical interventions. This approach allows healthcare professionals to address acute wounds effectively, minimizing the risk of infection and reducing the complexity of treatment procedures. Smart Matrix's focus on enhancing tissue regeneration and promoting wound healing positions it as a key player in the medical device manufacturing sector.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence SaaS platform using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques along with proprietary algorithms to provide actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses at key decision-making times in the growing season. The company analyses remote sensing data to help farmers identify early problems in their crops such as crop health, disease risk & detection, weed mapping and yield prediction as well as valuable information such as canopy coverage, plant counting, size and biomass estimation, with the objective of optimising inputs and maximising efficiency. Hummingbird began operating in 2016 and since then has covered in excess of >500,000 hectares of arable crops for farmers and agri-businesses. Their platform is utilised at key decision-making points in the growing season to allow intelligent and specific information to inform chemical or operational input decisions that decrease costs and improve outputs.
MoveGB
Venture Round in 2018
MoveGB They are a company on the Move! Originally founded in Bath, UK in 2013, They are now one of the fastest growing fitness companies in the world. Their founder is one of the world's leading experts in exercise adherence and created Move based on the science of how to make staying healthy and happy easier.
Spirable
Seed Round in 2018
Spirable is a SaaS platform that specializes in contextual video creation, allowing brands to produce personalized video content tailored to individual customers. By merging creative assets like product images and video clips with customer data, social insights, and environmental factors, Spirable enables brands to generate relevant and engaging videos at the press of a button. The platform utilizes various data points, such as geography, gender, and personal preferences, to craft unique narratives for each viewer. This approach helps brands enhance their storytelling and deliver useful, relevant information that resonates with individual customers.
E.Fundamentals
Series A in 2018
E.Fundamentals is a B2B SaaS provider specializing in e-commerce analytics and insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders. The company offers a platform that transforms complex digital retail data into actionable insights, allowing brand owners to optimize their product performance on retailer and wholesaler websites. By providing real-time data aggregation, E.Fundamentals enables businesses to enhance their online revenue and take control of various aspects of e-commerce, including product ranging, pricing, positioning, and promotion. This focus on data-driven decision-making helps brands improve their sales and profit performance in the competitive digital marketplace.
Virtuoso
Seed Round in 2018
Virtuoso is a company that specializes in developing a testing platform aimed at enhancing quality assurance and reducing manual interventions in the testing process. By integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, Virtuoso offers a codeless test automation tool that combines the ease of codeless functionality with the capabilities of scripted test steps. Their platform not only facilitates functional UI testing and continuous testing solutions but also simplifies quality analysis through the use of natural language processing. This allows clients to visualize application journeys and obtain results in straightforward English, all while maintaining the speed and efficiency of the development process.
CURO
Venture Round in 2017
Curo Compensation Limited specializes in compensation management through its innovative SaaS solution, CuroComp. This platform streamlines and automates the annual salary and bonus review process for mid to large corporations, ensuring effective management of compensation allocations. CuroComp facilitates a comprehensive approach to compensation planning, offering features for salary, bonus, and share option awards, alongside tools for gender pay gap reporting and compensation analytics. The company's services enhance transparency and equity in compensation practices, allowing organizations to optimize their compensation budgets and make informed decisions. With a client base that includes blue-chip companies in the United Kingdom and beyond, Curo aims to improve productivity and performance by providing the necessary data and insights for effective compensation management. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, Curo is recognized as a leader in the field of compensation management and pay equity.
Craft.co
Seed Round in 2017
Craft is on a mission to create a more resilient global supply chain by creating the leading supplier intelligence platform that helps supply chain and procurement professionals discover, evaluate, and monitor suppliers. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, government entities, and top military agencies.
Limitless
Seed Round in 2017
Limitless is a developer of an AI-powered crowd service platform that helps businesses connect with qualified experts to address customer service inquiries on-demand. This approach not only enhances service speed and quality but also reduces costs significantly. By leveraging customer feedback and expert responses, Limitless trains its AI systems to automate lower-value queries over time, further improving efficiency. The platform operates in over 20 countries and serves major clients such as Microsoft, Unilever, and Sage. Additionally, it engages customers as brand ambassadors, rewarding them for their involvement while facilitating better customer engagement. Current investors include Unilever Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Albion Capital.
LoyaltyLion
Venture Round in 2017
LoyaltyLion Ltd. operates an online loyalty platform that supports small businesses in rewarding customers for various activities, including signups, reviews, referrals, and purchases. The platform allows stores to create customized social loyalty programs and provides insights into customer behavior and program performance. Founded in 2012 and based in London, LoyaltyLion is recognized for its fully integrated loyalty solutions tailored for Shopify brands, enhancing revenue growth by increasing customer retention and engagement. The company distinguishes itself by offering over a decade of specialized expertise in loyalty programs, enabling businesses to implement comprehensive strategies that align with their existing marketing efforts. Additionally, its integration with Klaviyo allows for the seamless transfer of loyalty data into email and SMS communications, further enhancing customer interaction and retention.
Smart Matrix
Venture Round in 2017
Smart Matrix Limited is a medical device company based in Northwood, United Kingdom, specializing in wound care and regenerative medicine. Founded in 2011, it develops innovative products aimed at treating skin injuries, traumas, and wounds. The flagship product, Smart Matrix, leverages proprietary technology to facilitate healing of full-thickness wounds without the need for skin grafts or additional surgical interventions. This approach allows healthcare professionals to address acute wounds effectively, minimizing the risk of infection and reducing the complexity of treatment procedures. Smart Matrix's focus on enhancing tissue regeneration and promoting wound healing positions it as a key player in the medical device manufacturing sector.
Touchlight Genetics
Venture Round in 2017
Touchlight Genetics Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Leatherhead, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA therapies and technology. Founded in 2007, it has developed the proTL synthetic DNA platform, which allows for the production of doggybone closed linear DNA without the need for bacterial fermentation. This innovative approach supports various applications, including veterinary vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, cancer and gene therapies, allergy treatments, RNA interference therapies, and stem cell reprogramming. The company boasts a skilled scientific and drug development team, led by founder and CEO Jonny Ohlson, and includes experienced professionals such as Clive Dix and John Tite. Touchlight has established partnerships with several leading academic institutions, including Imperial College London and the University of Pennsylvania, to advance its research and development efforts. The company has successfully patented its synthetic DNA platform and demonstrated therapeutic proof-of-principle through collaboration with these academic partners.
Movivo
Venture Round in 2017
Movivo allows users to cover the cost of their mobile minutes by completing surveys, crowdsourced tasks, and downloading new mobile apps. Movivo allows users to discover new mobile content and to earn free airtime to top up mobile phone. Movivo integrates with telecoms operators and constantly adding new partners from around the world to provide this service.
WeTrack
Venture Round in 2017
WeTrack is a developer of cloud-based project management software tailored for managing large events and complex projects. Its platform integrates objective and tasking systems alongside a risk and issues register, allowing users to access essential tools anytime, anywhere, and on any device. This flexibility enhances operational efficiency for clients by leveraging digital products designed to streamline project management processes.
BridgeU
Series A in 2017
BridgeU Limited operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates the university preparation process for students and advisors. Founded in 2013 and based in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, BridgeU serves secondary schools in 120 countries, assisting students over a 24-36 month journey to explore career pathways and post-secondary opportunities. The platform supports applications to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. School advisors utilize BridgeU's services to enhance university and career guidance offerings, while universities benefit from connections with diverse schools and students. Additionally, BridgeU provides gamified tools powered by algorithms and machine learning to aid in university selection, research, brand building, and essay writing, thereby improving students’ decision-making in higher education. Through its comprehensive approach, BridgeU aims to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the global education landscape.
Empiribox
Venture Round in 2017
Empiribox has identified a number of issues and elements that impact on the quality of science teaching currently offered at primary schools across the UK and internationally.
Volo Commerce
Venture Round in 2017
Volo Commerce Limited specializes in providing software and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for companies seeking to streamline their online sales processes. The company's flagship product, eSellerPro, is a comprehensive business management system that automates various tasks including inventory management, product listing, sales order processing, and customer communications. By offering tools that facilitate selling across multiple online channels such as Amazon, eBay, and web stores like Magento and Shopify, Volo Commerce helps businesses enhance their operational efficiency and reduce costs. In addition to its software solutions, the company provides training, support, and consultancy services to assist clients in maximizing their e-commerce potential. Founded in 1996 and based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, Volo Commerce has evolved significantly since its inception, reflecting its commitment to enabling multichannel sellers to navigate the complexities of online retail effectively.
Glisser
Venture Round in 2017
Glisser Ltd. is a London-based technology company founded in 2014, specializing in web and mobile software solutions for presentations. The platform transforms traditional PowerPoint presentations into interactive formats that engage audiences through their mobile devices. Glisser's tools are designed for virtual and hybrid events, enabling organizers to create dynamic experiences that foster high participation. With features such as slide sharing, audience response systems, and real-time analytics, the platform allows speakers in various sectors, including business and education, to effectively engage their audiences and measure event success. Notable clients include KPMG, Pfizer, Informa, Facebook, and Uber, reflecting the platform's capability to support events of any size, from intimate training sessions to large-scale conferences with thousands of participants.
Destiny Pharma
Venture Round in 2017
Destiny Pharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Brighton, United Kingdom, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative antimicrobial medicines aimed at treating infectious diseases. The company is advancing several drug candidates, including XF-73 Nasal, currently in Phase II trials for preventing post-surgical staphylococcal infections, and XF-73 Dermal, which is in Phase I trials for treating skin infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Additionally, Destiny Pharma is developing XF-70 for conditions such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and cystic fibrosis, along with DPD-207 for bacterial and fungal eye infections. The company collaborates with various academic institutions and organizations, including the University of Southampton and China Medical System Holdings Limited, to explore new treatments for infections associated with antibiotic resistance. Destiny Pharma's focus on unique mechanisms of action for its XF series presents potential solutions in addressing the growing global healthcare challenge of drug-resistant bacteria.
Zyper
Seed Round in 2017
Zyper Inc operates an online marketing platform that connects brands with their most engaged fans, transforming passive social media followers into active brand advocates. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing technologies to identify and segment the top 1% of fans for each brand. Zyper's platform enables brands to engage with these fans through a dashboard that offers topline metrics, content galleries, and real-time insights. By fostering a community of active advocates, Zyper aims to enhance brand engagement, generate user-generated content, and ultimately drive sales for its clients.
Movivo
Venture Round in 2017
Movivo allows users to cover the cost of their mobile minutes by completing surveys, crowdsourced tasks, and downloading new mobile apps. Movivo allows users to discover new mobile content and to earn free airtime to top up mobile phone. Movivo integrates with telecoms operators and constantly adding new partners from around the world to provide this service.
CURO
Venture Round in 2017
Curo Compensation Limited specializes in compensation management through its innovative SaaS solution, CuroComp. This platform streamlines and automates the annual salary and bonus review process for mid to large corporations, ensuring effective management of compensation allocations. CuroComp facilitates a comprehensive approach to compensation planning, offering features for salary, bonus, and share option awards, alongside tools for gender pay gap reporting and compensation analytics. The company's services enhance transparency and equity in compensation practices, allowing organizations to optimize their compensation budgets and make informed decisions. With a client base that includes blue-chip companies in the United Kingdom and beyond, Curo aims to improve productivity and performance by providing the necessary data and insights for effective compensation management. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, Curo is recognized as a leader in the field of compensation management and pay equity.
Papier
Series A in 2017
Papier Limited is a London-based company that specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery. Established in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including birthday, thank you, sympathy, and seasonal cards, as well as invitations for weddings, parties, and other occasions. Additionally, Papier provides notebooks, planners, and notecards. With an emphasis on quality designs and premium paper, the company aims to inspire meaningful connections through beautifully crafted printed materials, appealing to consumers who appreciate tangible forms of communication amidst a digital landscape. Papier operates digital printing studios to facilitate its offerings and stands out in the online card and invitation market with its curated collection and commitment to artistry.
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