The FSE Group

Established in 2002, The FSE Group is a venture capital firm based in Hampshire, UK. It focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage startups operating within the renewable energy and social enterprise sectors.

Chris Bailey

Investment Manager

Matt Browning

Investment Manager

Jonathan Day

Portfolio Manager

Derek Ellis

Fund Manager

Paul Lyristis

Investment Manager

Past deals in England

Spotta

Venture Round in 2025
Spotta designs and delivers smart pest monitoring systems for hotels and lodging providers to detect bed bugs early. The company develops ultra-low-power insect monitoring sensors, which are battery-powered and provide notifications when bed bugs are detected, with analysis to reduce false alarms. Its bed pod system monitors infestations to enable rapid containment and easier, less expensive treatment. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Spotta focuses on preventing bed bug entry to rooms and supporting proactive pest management for hospitality operators.

Field Doctor

Seed Round in 2025
Field Doctor is a direct-to-consumer food brand based in Bath, England, focused on nutritious frozen ready meals. The company develops meals using current nutritional research to support general health and target specific areas such as gut health, immunity, and mental wellness. Established in 2020 by Sasha Watkins, Martin Dewey, and Alex Brooks, Field Doctor offers a range of ready-to-eat dishes, including beef moussaka, chicken pesto penne, coconut curry, chicken paella, teriyaki salmon, field green, and risotto, emphasizing naturally healthy and sustainably sourced ingredients. The business aims to provide convenient, health-focused meals that align with balanced dietary goals.

Safe Workplace

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2020, Safe Workplace is a London-based company that develops an end-to-end healthcare compliance platform. This platform uses AI-powered regulatory tracking, automated workflows, and real-time analytics to help healthcare providers manage compliance effectively, reduce administrative burden, and enhance patient safety.

Neuronostics

Seed Round in 2023
Neuronostics Ltd is a spin-out from the University of Exeter in the UK, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative technology for assessing seizure susceptibility. The company has created a novel platform that focuses on diagnosing and prognosticating neurological conditions, specifically targeting epilepsy. Utilizing a patented seizure risk score derived from routine electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, Neuronostics' technology aims to facilitate early diagnosis and prognosis of epilepsy. This advancement is designed to empower clinicians to enhance patient care and improve the quality of life for individuals living with this neurological condition.

Tappter

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2016, Tappter is a software development company based in Milton Keynes, England. It specializes in providing a contact management app designed to enhance communication between customers and businesses.

Torsion Information Security

Seed Round in 2022
Torsion Information Security Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in software solutions designed to mitigate insider security risks for businesses. Its offerings include tools to manage access to sensitive data, streamline regulatory compliance, and control permissions in collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Office 365. Torsion's approach emphasizes empowering business users to manage data access effectively, recognizing that they are best positioned to determine who requires access to information. By integrating seamlessly with existing collaboration systems, Torsion aims to enhance data security and simplify compliance while providing visibility and control over access to files and folders. The company's cloud-first solutions are designed to be easy to deploy and affordable, catering to the needs of organizations across various sectors, including finance, professional services, and the public sector.

Pentire Drinks

Seed Round in 2022
Pentire Drinks is a beverage company based in Wadebridge, England, specializing in the production of botanical, non-alcoholic spirits. Founded by Alistair Frost, the company focuses on creating healthy alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages by offering a range of spirits that are free from artificial sweeteners and colors. Pentire Drinks utilizes naturally distilled coastal botanicals, developed through extensive research and collaboration with local botanists, distillers, and mixologists. This commitment enables the company to provide customers with a unique, flavorful, and responsible drinking experience that aligns with modern lifestyle preferences.

Dragonfly AI

Debt Financing in 2021
Dragonfly AI provides a predictive visual analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence to predict, analyze, and influence human attention. It delivers predictive heatmaps showing what catches an audience's attention first across content, enabling real-time insight and data-driven decisions. The platform supports content in motion or still formats, across digital and physical channels, helping organizations optimize performance, improve design efficiency, and increase ROI by focusing attention where it matters. The solution suite includes studio, extension, app, video, and API, and the company was founded in 2018 and is based in London.

FIXR

Series A in 2021
FIXR is an emerging global platform that facilitates event discovery and ticket purchasing for fans while enabling organizers to manage events and sell tickets online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, FIXR offers a range of services that scale from basic ticketing to a comprehensive event management solution. The platform provides tools for sales insights and marketing at no cost, helping event organizers enhance the visibility of their events and increase ticket sales. It caters to a diverse clientele, including international venue groups, student unions, and nightlife promoters. For ticket buyers, the FIXR app and website feature a wide array of events across the UK and beyond, offering the lowest booking fees in the market, with special reductions for charity and student events.

Taylor & Hart

Debt Financing in 2021
Taylor & Hart Limited is a London-based company that specializes in the design and sale of diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, and custom jewelry. Established in 2011, the company focuses on allowing individuals to express their emotions through unique, personalized pieces. It offers an extensive selection of over 100,000 ethically sourced, GIA-graded diamonds, ensuring high quality and ethical standards. Taylor & Hart has received numerous accolades, including the "Best New Jeweler" award in 2014, and has been featured in prominent publications such as the Telegraph and Forbes. The company operates primarily online, providing worldwide shipping, and has garnered a customer satisfaction rating exceeding 9.6 out of 10 from over 120 reviews. Taylor & Hart has successfully raised over $500,000 through crowdfunding initiatives and has transacted more than $2 million in sales over the past year. A distinctive feature of each ring is a pink diamond set on the inside, which serves as the company's trademark.

Bakedin

Seed Round in 2020
Bakedin, a Basingstoke-based baking subscription service, provides premium home baking products featuring exclusive recipes by Michel Roux. The home baking kits are unique: they feature exclusive recipes by Michel Roux, one of the world's finest ever pastry chefs. They include all the dry ingredients bagged separately pre-cut baking paper and even the tin to bake in giving authentic baking from scratch experience. Their baking kits are extremely popular as gifts and for baking with children as an activity that teaches them real cooking skills with a little less hassle and no waste. Their mug baking mixes use the same top-quality ingredients as their baking kits but enable to bake a brownie, cookie, or cake in a mug in the microwave in less than 2 minutes. They sell them in individual pots as well as in multipacks. These have quickly become their best selling products and have a very broad appeal. Bakedin was founded in 2013 by 3 friends - Joe, Anna, and Elaina - and is based in North Hampshire.

Service Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Service Robotics Ltd is a company focused on creating innovative robotic solutions for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Founded in 2017 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company has developed GenieConnect, a comprehensive robot that integrates a 24/7 video Care Centre with specialized software for personalized engagement. This desktop robot employs intuitive voice-enabled technologies to facilitate human connections through direct video calls with family, friends, and caregivers. Additionally, it offers features such as medication reminders, health and wellness monitoring, and stimulating content, including music and videos. By addressing daily needs and promoting social interaction, Service Robotics aims to reduce loneliness and enhance the independence of its users, allowing them to maintain their quality of life while living in their own homes.

theprintspace

Seed Round in 2019
theprintspace is a provider of carbon-neutral printing services focused on professional photo and art printing. The company utilizes high-quality art papers and processes to achieve precise color and impactful prints, allowing clients to maintain control over the quality of their work. In addition to its printing services, theprintspace features a central London gallery that regularly hosts exhibitions in collaboration with notable partners such as Magnum Photos and the Association of Illustrators. This combination of services enables clients to efficiently order professional art printing, mounting, and framing online, while also engaging with the broader art community through exhibitions.

FrontM

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, FrontM specializes in software solutions for businesses operating in remote environments. It enables crew members on aircraft or ships to collaborate using offline messaging, group messaging, and VoIP systems. The company also offers machine learning models to automate customer support workflows and integrates local GPS feeds with offline maps, satellite imagery, and weather insights.

GoKart

Seed Round in 2019
GoKart London Limited is a technology-driven company that provides restaurants with access to a wide range of high-quality ingredients, including fresh meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and alcohol, through its innovative application. Established in 2014 and based in London, the company allows users to conveniently order from vetted suppliers, streamlining the procurement process. By leveraging collective buying power, GoKart enables independent restaurants and smaller chains to enjoy significant savings of up to 20% on their ingredients, comparable to the prices offered to larger establishments. The platform not only simplifies the ordering process but also ensures transparency with up-to-date pricing and total visibility across all purchases, ultimately helping restaurants, cafes, and pubs save time and reduce costs.

Bakedin

Debt Financing in 2018
Bakedin, a Basingstoke-based baking subscription service, provides premium home baking products featuring exclusive recipes by Michel Roux. The home baking kits are unique: they feature exclusive recipes by Michel Roux, one of the world's finest ever pastry chefs. They include all the dry ingredients bagged separately pre-cut baking paper and even the tin to bake in giving authentic baking from scratch experience. Their baking kits are extremely popular as gifts and for baking with children as an activity that teaches them real cooking skills with a little less hassle and no waste. Their mug baking mixes use the same top-quality ingredients as their baking kits but enable to bake a brownie, cookie, or cake in a mug in the microwave in less than 2 minutes. They sell them in individual pots as well as in multipacks. These have quickly become their best selling products and have a very broad appeal. Bakedin was founded in 2013 by 3 friends - Joe, Anna, and Elaina - and is based in North Hampshire.

Intelligent Health

Seed Round in 2018
Intelligent Health Ltd. is a company dedicated to promoting physical activity as a fundamental aspect of daily life. Established in 2006 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, it develops and organizes walking and cycling initiatives aimed at fostering active communities. The company serves a diverse clientele, including leaders, primary care providers, community organizations, schools, and sports entities across England, Scotland, Italy, Poland, and the United States. Intelligent Health's programs encompass community-wide physical activity initiatives, awareness campaigns, and personal fitness training, all designed to enhance health and well-being outcomes. By implementing measurable campaigns and innovative strategies, Intelligent Health seeks to effect lasting behavioral changes that not only improve individual health but also yield long-term benefits for communities and the environment.

Cyrus Audio

Debt Financing in 2017
Cyrus Audio is a specialist audio company based in Huntingdon, England, known for manufacturing precision hi-fi equipment. The company focuses on two-channel audio systems, offering a diverse range of stereo music products designed to deliver deep, tuneful bass without the addition of commercially enhanced upper bass. Cyrus Audio is recognized for its innovative engineering and meticulous attention to design detail, which have helped it attain a premium market position in the audio industry. Its commitment to creating precise timing and accurate vocal tones sets it apart from competitors, appealing to audiophiles seeking high-quality sound reproduction.

Filmstro

Debt Financing in 2017
Filmstro is a UK-based music tech company situated in Brighton. It develops innovative software enabling filmmakers, creatives, and game developers to customize music compositions, democratizing music creation and consumption across the multi-billion dollar filmmaking and gaming industries.

Widgety

Debt Financing in 2017
Widgety is a company that launched in 2014, specializing in an online platform for UK cruise lines to manage and disseminate their ship information. It provides a range of services that include distributing up-to-date ship images, brochures, and cruise lists to travel agent websites. In addition to these features, Widgety offers a simple search tool called "Meet The Fleet," which helps users locate various ships easily. The platform also supports hotel and attraction websites along the South Coast by integrating cruise line images, brochures, and pricing information sourced from both direct feeds and third parties. This comprehensive approach enables cruise operators to efficiently maintain their ship details and enhance visibility to potential customers.

UltraSoC

Series D in 2017
UltraSoC Technologies Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for system monitoring, analysis, and optimization. The company's core offering is an independent, non-intrusive system-level architecture that enables real-time, wire-speed monitoring of System-on-Chip (SoC) internal behavior. This IP accelerates and de-risks development by providing engineers with insights into complex interactions between on-chip sub-systems, buses, and software. UltraSoC's toolkit comprises configurable modules and software for IP configuration, debug, and analytics, serving applications in SoC debug, analytics and optimization, in-field monitoring, and security. Since June 2020, UltraSoC operates as a subsidiary of Siemens AG.

CPW Computing

Debt Financing in 2017
CPW Computing is an information technology consulting firm based in Needham Market, United Kingdom, dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of IT services. The company specializes in providing professional and friendly IT support, including the supply, installation, and maintenance of networks, computers, and software. CPW Computing caters primarily to small and medium enterprises, offering both on-site and off-site assistance, which encompasses training, support, maintenance, and IT auditing. Through its commitment to quality service, CPW Computing aims to meet the diverse technological needs of its clients.

MakerClub

Seed Round in 2017
MakerClub Ltd. is a company based in Hove, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. It focuses on providing an educational platform that enables users to learn coding and electronics through the use of 3D printed robots designed for young inventors. By combining hands-on activities with technology, MakerClub aims to inspire creativity and innovation among its users, fostering skills essential for the future.

Andritz Powerlase

Debt Financing in 2016
Andritz Powerlase Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of high-power pulsed lasers tailored for industrial applications, particularly in materials processing. Established in 2000 and located in Crawley, United Kingdom, the company provides a range of laser technologies, including infrared, green, and ultraviolet lasers. These lasers are utilized for various functions such as surface polishing, rust removal, de-painting, laser annealing, and cleaning, as well as in the processing of composite materials. Andritz Powerlase serves diverse sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and defense, by delivering innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency and meet specific industry requirements. Formerly known as Powerlase Photonics Limited, the company adopted its current name in June 2017 and operates as a subsidiary of Andritz AG.

Cloud Airport Spas

Seed Round in 2016
Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy a little bit of pampering next time you travel? At Cloud Spa you now can! You’ll find all your nail and beauty needs situated in the convenience of the airport departure lounges at Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham and Stansted*. Finding the time to treat yourself to the things that make you look and feel special isn’t always possible before you travel. That’s why their range of nail, brow, lash and massage treatments means even the most time pushed of traveller can enjoy high quality beauty treatments in as little as 15 minutes. See their menu for the full range of treatments you could enjoy next time you visit the airport. At Cloud Spa, they’ve set out to create the perfect travel experience by providing nail and beauty treatments that will leave you feeling ready for anything.

Quikkly

Seed Round in 2016
Quikkly Limited is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application focused on enhancing user interactions with physical media. The app allows users to scan Quikkly tags embedded in posters, brochures, or magazines to perform various actions such as liking content, following accounts, watching videos, listening to audio, and downloading files. Additionally, the platform enables users to create and share their own scannable Quikkly tags, which can be printed and added to business cards, stickers, or other promotional materials. This technology serves both individuals and businesses by streamlining digital engagement through physical media.

FIXR

Seed Round in 2016
FIXR is an emerging global platform that facilitates event discovery and ticket purchasing for fans while enabling organizers to manage events and sell tickets online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, FIXR offers a range of services that scale from basic ticketing to a comprehensive event management solution. The platform provides tools for sales insights and marketing at no cost, helping event organizers enhance the visibility of their events and increase ticket sales. It caters to a diverse clientele, including international venue groups, student unions, and nightlife promoters. For ticket buyers, the FIXR app and website feature a wide array of events across the UK and beyond, offering the lowest booking fees in the market, with special reductions for charity and student events.

Bactest

Debt Financing in 2016
Bactest Limited is a company that specializes in developing innovative microbial contamination testing technologies for various applications, including wastewater management, industrial microbiology, and laboratory settings. The company has created the CYTOMAIA platform, which utilizes respirometer technology to monitor microbial processes by translating sensitive pressure changes into actionable data. This technology allows for precise measurement of the respiration rates of microbial populations. Bactest serves a diverse range of industries, including laboratory and research, water and environmental, food and industrial, as well as veterinary and clinical microbiology. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Bactest aims to meet the increasing demand for effective microbial monitoring solutions in settings where centralized services are becoming the norm.

HCT Group

Private Equity Round in 2015
HCT Group is a social enterprise operating in the transport industry, founded in 1982 as Hackney Community Transport to provide low-cost minibuses for local community groups. Recognizing the need for sustainability, HCT Group began competing for commercial contracts in 1993, transforming into an effective enterprise while continuing its community services. Today, it has grown significantly with 800 employees, ten depots across London, Yorkshire, Humberside, the Southwest and the Channel Islands, and a fleet of 500 vehicles. The company delivers over 20 million passenger trips annually through various services including red bus routes, school transport, Park and Ride services, and community transport. Additionally, HCT Group offers training services such as minibus driver training and independent travel training.

UltraSoC

Series C in 2015
UltraSoC Technologies Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for system monitoring, analysis, and optimization. The company's core offering is an independent, non-intrusive system-level architecture that enables real-time, wire-speed monitoring of System-on-Chip (SoC) internal behavior. This IP accelerates and de-risks development by providing engineers with insights into complex interactions between on-chip sub-systems, buses, and software. UltraSoC's toolkit comprises configurable modules and software for IP configuration, debug, and analytics, serving applications in SoC debug, analytics and optimization, in-field monitoring, and security. Since June 2020, UltraSoC operates as a subsidiary of Siemens AG.

Cloud Airport Spas

Seed Round in 2015
Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy a little bit of pampering next time you travel? At Cloud Spa you now can! You’ll find all your nail and beauty needs situated in the convenience of the airport departure lounges at Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham and Stansted*. Finding the time to treat yourself to the things that make you look and feel special isn’t always possible before you travel. That’s why their range of nail, brow, lash and massage treatments means even the most time pushed of traveller can enjoy high quality beauty treatments in as little as 15 minutes. See their menu for the full range of treatments you could enjoy next time you visit the airport. At Cloud Spa, they’ve set out to create the perfect travel experience by providing nail and beauty treatments that will leave you feeling ready for anything.

Takestock

Seed Round in 2015
Takestock Limited operates an online trading platform designed to facilitate the sale of unwanted stock, primarily targeting the food manufacturing and agricultural sectors in the United Kingdom. The platform allows sellers to efficiently find buyers for a variety of products, including food and beverages, hospitality equipment, and food preparation equipment, thereby reducing waste rather than resorting to scrapping. Takestock addresses a significant issue in large distributed industries where surplus stock exists in one location while demand exists in another. The company aims to combat the substantial food waste in the UK, estimated at 600,000 tonnes annually, by creating an e-marketplace that connects sellers and buyers directly. Founded by four individuals with diverse expertise in technology and food sectors, Takestock is committed to transforming unwanted stock into cash and reducing the nearly £1 billion worth of food wasted each year in the UK. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

FIXR

Seed Round in 2015
FIXR is an emerging global platform that facilitates event discovery and ticket purchasing for fans while enabling organizers to manage events and sell tickets online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, FIXR offers a range of services that scale from basic ticketing to a comprehensive event management solution. The platform provides tools for sales insights and marketing at no cost, helping event organizers enhance the visibility of their events and increase ticket sales. It caters to a diverse clientele, including international venue groups, student unions, and nightlife promoters. For ticket buyers, the FIXR app and website feature a wide array of events across the UK and beyond, offering the lowest booking fees in the market, with special reductions for charity and student events.

FIXR

Seed Round in 2014
FIXR is an emerging global platform that facilitates event discovery and ticket purchasing for fans while enabling organizers to manage events and sell tickets online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, FIXR offers a range of services that scale from basic ticketing to a comprehensive event management solution. The platform provides tools for sales insights and marketing at no cost, helping event organizers enhance the visibility of their events and increase ticket sales. It caters to a diverse clientele, including international venue groups, student unions, and nightlife promoters. For ticket buyers, the FIXR app and website feature a wide array of events across the UK and beyond, offering the lowest booking fees in the market, with special reductions for charity and student events.

Bluebella

Seed Round in 2013
Bluebella Limited is a London-based company founded in 2005 by Emily Bendell, specializing in the design and sale of women's lingerie and nightwear. The brand offers a diverse range of products, including bras, knickers, hosiery, and various styles of nightwear such as babydolls, gowns, and pyjamas. Bluebella is committed to providing high-quality, luxurious intimate apparel at affordable prices, aiming to make women feel fabulous in their daily lives. The company operates through both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to conveniently purchase its distinctive collections online for home delivery. With a focus on innovation and style, Bluebella has established itself as a prominent fashion house in the U.K. and serves customers internationally.

Cyrus Audio

Debt Financing in 2013
Cyrus Audio is a specialist audio company based in Huntingdon, England, known for manufacturing precision hi-fi equipment. The company focuses on two-channel audio systems, offering a diverse range of stereo music products designed to deliver deep, tuneful bass without the addition of commercially enhanced upper bass. Cyrus Audio is recognized for its innovative engineering and meticulous attention to design detail, which have helped it attain a premium market position in the audio industry. Its commitment to creating precise timing and accurate vocal tones sets it apart from competitors, appealing to audiophiles seeking high-quality sound reproduction.

Bluebella

Seed Round in 2011
Bluebella Limited is a London-based company founded in 2005 by Emily Bendell, specializing in the design and sale of women's lingerie and nightwear. The brand offers a diverse range of products, including bras, knickers, hosiery, and various styles of nightwear such as babydolls, gowns, and pyjamas. Bluebella is committed to providing high-quality, luxurious intimate apparel at affordable prices, aiming to make women feel fabulous in their daily lives. The company operates through both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to conveniently purchase its distinctive collections online for home delivery. With a focus on innovation and style, Bluebella has established itself as a prominent fashion house in the U.K. and serves customers internationally.

UltraSoC

Seed Round in 2009
UltraSoC Technologies Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, specializes in semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for system monitoring, analysis, and optimization. The company's core offering is an independent, non-intrusive system-level architecture that enables real-time, wire-speed monitoring of System-on-Chip (SoC) internal behavior. This IP accelerates and de-risks development by providing engineers with insights into complex interactions between on-chip sub-systems, buses, and software. UltraSoC's toolkit comprises configurable modules and software for IP configuration, debug, and analytics, serving applications in SoC debug, analytics and optimization, in-field monitoring, and security. Since June 2020, UltraSoC operates as a subsidiary of Siemens AG.
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