Z-PULSE, a spin-off from the University of Surrey, creates wearable health sensors that run on their own power.
Scott Bros. is a recycling, haulage, and plant hire business established in Thornaby-on-Tees. Over the years, they have developed their business by being customer-focused and offering flexible solutions to suit their customers' and clients' requirements. This is only possible due to their team of dedicated, hardworking staff, who strive to provide the possible service.
TreQ is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of bespoke quantum computing clusters. These clusters are designed to tackle complex computational problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical computers. By leveraging quantum mechanics, TreQ's systems can perform a single calculation that would be impractical or impossible for traditional computers, thereby enabling businesses and institutions to optimize asset allocation, minimize risk, and make data-driven decisions more effectively.
FOTENIX is a diagnostics company focused on enhancing precision farming through innovative technology. It develops advanced sensors that utilize specific wavelengths of light combined with embedded artificial intelligence to monitor plant health, enabling early detection of diseases and other stress factors. This proactive approach allows crop producers to take timely and informed actions to improve yield quality and shelf-life. FOTENIX's tools provide critical agronomic insights via a cloud platform, supporting producers and agronomists in identifying plant characteristics early in the growing season. By integrating these diagnostic capabilities into farming practices, FOTENIX aims to increase efficiency within the agri-food industry and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.
MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub
Grant in 2025
MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, mix technology enterprises outside of London.
North AI is a startup specializing in AI-driven risk assessment for the media industry. It offers a platform that helps entertainment brands understand their audience better, assess commercial risks, and evaluate content value. This enables brands to secure necessary financing and gauge audience demand more effectively.
DiffBlue Limited is a developer of artificial intelligence software focused on automating coding tasks, particularly in Java development. Established in 2016 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company specializes in automated testing software that generates unit tests autonomously. DiffBlue's technology leverages reinforcement learning to create fully formed tests that compile and run successfully, addressing one of the most challenging aspects of software development—writing unit tests. In addition to test generation, the company's software aids in bug fixing, refactoring code, translating programming languages, and enhancing security by identifying and rectifying vulnerabilities. DiffBlue's solutions not only save developers time but also provide valuable insights into test coverage, code testability, complexity, dependencies, and code churn, ultimately transforming the software writing process.
MySalesCoach
Grant in 2025
MySalesCoach is a technology company that provides a digital platform for sales coaching. Despite the proven impact of coaching on sales representative development and success, managers often lack sufficient time to effectively coach their teams. MySalesCoach addresses this challenge by connecting sales coaches with teams in need of instruction, offering services to support both individuals and groups. The platform enables time-strapped sales managers to provide technological assistance, fostering growth and maximizing sales outcomes for their teams.
ReactWise is a company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for the chemical industry. It offers a data-driven platform that empowers users to identify optimal chemical process parameters without the need for coding. The platform features advanced data analysis capabilities and an intuitive user interface, allowing users to efficiently analyze and optimize chemical reactions. By streamlining the optimization process, ReactWise helps laboratories save time and resources, while also providing dedicated customer support to enhance user experience.
StimOxyGen is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative, pH-responsive nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are designed to generate oxygen in hypoxic (low oxygen) tumors, enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The company's core technology involves a nanoparticle formulation that dissolves in the low pH environment of tumors, transiently producing oxygen and thereby maximizing the therapeutic effects of radiotherapy.
Brarista is a technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions for online lingerie retailers, focused on enhancing the customer experience in bra fitting. By utilizing proprietary visual technologies, Brarista enables consumers to accurately determine their bra size from the comfort of their own homes. Users can take photos of their upper bodies using smartphones, laptops, or tablets, which the software analyzes to provide personalized sizing recommendations across various intimate-wear brands. This approach not only alleviates sizing confusion but also empowers women to better understand their bodies and make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, Brarista's innovative solutions have been shown to increase retailers' revenues significantly, creating a win-win scenario for both consumers and businesses in the lingerie market.
Constructive Bio
Grant in 2025
Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company focused on genome rewriting to advance bioprocesses and biopharmaceuticals. By transforming living cells into biofactories, it aims to develop sustainable materials and therapeutics. The company possesses the capability to create virus-resistant organisms and utilizes its proprietary technology to biosynthesize various classes of enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. This innovative approach allows clients to reprogram the genetic code, enabling the production of natural molecules and exploring chemical spaces that are not accessible through traditional biological methods. Constructive Bio's work positions it at the forefront of biotechnology, paving the way for the next generation of sustainable solutions in the life sciences sector.
LinkGevity is a biotechnology company specializing in drug discovery, with a focus on longevity and age-related diseases. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to expedite the development of life-saving medications. By combining AI and pharmaceutical expertise, the company analyzes extensive datasets to predict and identify promising drug candidates, aiming to extend healthy lifespan and bring innovative treatments to market more swiftly.
Q5D
Debt Financing in 2025
Q5D is an innovative company specializing in the automation of manufacturing and assembly processes for wiring looms. It develops advanced tools and laser micromachining technology that streamline the intricate connections of electric components. Q5D's solutions cater to various industrial sectors, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and robotics. By enabling the direct addition of wire and printed electronics onto product surfaces, the company enhances manufacturing quality, productivity, and functionality while simultaneously lowering production costs. This technology provides clients with a competitive advantage in achieving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in their operations.
Electric Sheep
Grant in 2025
Electric Sheep is dedicated to accelerating the Visual Effects (VFX) industry with cutting-edge AI technology. With a focus on speed, security, and scale, we are streamlining Film/TV workflows. The first step on our journey is rotoscoping. After years of camera to post experience for Netflix, Amazon and Disney among others, we saw an opportunity to take the challenges faced in VFX and leverage emerging AI technology to solve them. Thus Electric Sheep was born. Our mission is to allow artists to get back to what they do best - telling stories through creative, stunning and impactful visual effects.
Lant Medical
Grant in 2025
Lant Medical is a health technology company specializing in the development of non-antibiotic treatments for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections. Their innovative therapy targets the root cause of the infection and its associated symptoms, providing an effective monotherapy or complement to existing treatments. This enables healthcare professionals to manage H. pylori infections more efficiently.
Lant Medical
Seed Round in 2025
Lant Medical is a health technology company specializing in the development of non-antibiotic treatments for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections. Their innovative therapy targets the root cause of the infection and its associated symptoms, providing an effective monotherapy or complement to existing treatments. This enables healthcare professionals to manage H. pylori infections more efficiently.
Sequential Skin is a diagnostic platform focused on skin longevity and aging, leveraging expertise in genetics, epigenetics, and the skin microbiome. The company specializes in clinical microbiome testing for skin, scalp, and female health. Its primary offering is a skin health test that employs quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) technology to analyze specific markers within the skin microbiome. This analysis provides individuals with a detailed understanding of their skin profile, helping them identify their unique skincare needs. By delivering personalized insights, Sequential Skin empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their skincare routines.
Paragraf Ltd. is a UK-based company established in 2015, specializing in the development and production of graphene-based electronic devices and materials. The company employs contamination-free technology to create high-purity graphene products, which are designed to enhance the performance of various electronic applications. Paragraf's innovations include devices for green energy generation, such as solar photovoltaic cells, as well as advanced sensors for monitoring environmental and health-related parameters. These products aim to optimize process and quality control across industries including electronics, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. By leveraging graphene's unique properties, Paragraf seeks to significantly impact the electronics industry and contribute to advancements in automation and disease research.
Circadacare is a health technology company focused on enhancing the quality of life for older adults in care environments. By leveraging scientific principles, the company offers innovative lighting solutions that synchronize with the natural day-night cycle, improving the well-being of residents while also benefiting staff. Their integrated system combines lighting, sensors, and software technology to create an optimal care setting that fosters mood and engagement. Circadacare aims to simplify operations for care providers, ensuring that their systems function seamlessly without requiring extensive training or intervention from staff. This approach not only enhances care outcomes for residents but also offers cost benefits to operators of nursing homes, care villages, and dementia care centers.
Esox Biologics
Grant in 2025
Esox Biologics provides innovative and sustainable solutions for aquatic veterinary medicine. The company offers a disease prediction platform called eForesee, which uses data-driven predictions unique to individual farms. Regular monitoring of the aquatic environment and livestock health is a key component of their services. Esox Biologics utilizes extensive knowledge of the aquatic microbiome to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among aquatic animals by collecting environmental DNA and employing next-generation sequencing technologies.
Ayming is a management consulting firm headquartered in Levallois, France, that focuses on optimizing operational performance for its clients. The company provides a range of services, including consulting on human resources costs, tax strategies, operational costs optimization, software solutions, and energy and environmental issues. Additionally, Ayming offers advisory services related to work contributions and wage audits. By leveraging these diverse consulting offerings, Ayming aims to help organizations enhance their efficiency and overall performance while effectively managing social costs associated with taxes and financial operations.
EnrichMyCare
Grant in 2025
EnrichMyCare is a technology company that specializes in developing a personal health platform. This platform aims to centralize and streamline care coordination for children, improving communication between families and various healthcare, social care, and education providers. It enables instant sharing of records and remote monitoring of the child's welfare, simplifying the complex process of managing care. The platform also offers features to automate care pathways, monitor management plans, and ensure compliance with exercise and splinting programs. The ultimate goal is to accelerate care, enhance patient monitoring and engagement, prevent disabilities, and improve the overall care experience while reducing healthcare costs.
Mulder specializes in blockchain-based traceability solutions for the medical device industry. It develops a network platform that offers real-time visibility and traceability across the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing to patient application. This enables healthcare providers and manufacturers to verify device provenance, ensure compliance, and enhance patient safety.
New Wave Biotech
Grant in 2024
New Wave Biotech is a company that specializes in developing software aimed at optimizing downstream processes for alternative protein and synthetic biology products. By leveraging computational modeling and artificial intelligence, the company’s platform conducts virtual experiments on a vast array of potential production processes. This allows it to analyze experimental data and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing yield, cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability. As a result, New Wave Biotech enables biomanufacturers to accelerate their research and development efforts and reduce production costs, facilitating a quicker and more efficient pathway for bringing innovative products to market.
New Wave Biotech
Seed Round in 2024
New Wave Biotech is a company that specializes in developing software aimed at optimizing downstream processes for alternative protein and synthetic biology products. By leveraging computational modeling and artificial intelligence, the company’s platform conducts virtual experiments on a vast array of potential production processes. This allows it to analyze experimental data and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing yield, cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability. As a result, New Wave Biotech enables biomanufacturers to accelerate their research and development efforts and reduce production costs, facilitating a quicker and more efficient pathway for bringing innovative products to market.
SmartKem Limited is a Manchester-based company that specializes in the development and marketing of organic semiconductors aimed at enhancing the manufacturing of liquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode displays. Founded in 2008, SmartKem focuses on the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of low-temperature, solution-deposited organic semiconductors, specifically its patented truFLEX inks. These inks are applied on low-cost substrates to create organic thin-film transistor circuits, which are essential for a range of applications including mini-LED displays, AMOLED displays, fingerprint sensors, and logic circuits. The company generates revenue through the sale of truFLEX inks and demonstration products, positioning itself at the forefront of semiconductor innovation for next-generation electronic devices.
Centre for Sustainable Innovation
Grant in 2024
Centre for Sustainable Innovation focuses on addressing new and traditional sustainability challenges through innovative solutions.
Axial3D
Venture Round in 2024
Axial3D specializes in 3D printing for healthcare, focusing on creating precise, patient-specific physical models derived from CT and MRI scans. Their online ordering portal enables secure uploads, with an expert team using advanced technology to deliver these models directly to consultants. The company aims to enhance surgical planning, technique development, and ultimately improve patient outcomes by integrating 3D printing into mainstream medical practice.
MediMusic is a developer of a medical technology platform that harnesses the power of soothing music to assist patients in managing pain, anxiety, and stress. The company employs artificial intelligence to curate personalized playlists that not only lower heart rates but also stimulate the vagus nerve, promoting a favorable physio-endocrine response. This innovative approach aims to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing the efficacy of pain medication, thereby contributing to overall well-being. MediMusic focuses on improving patient care through its unique blend of health technology and music therapy, targeting conditions such as dementia and anxiety.
Wordnerds is a developer of a text analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence and advanced linguistics to help businesses analyze customer feedback effectively. The company focuses on training computers to interpret vast amounts of unstructured text, including online reviews and survey results, allowing clients to gain actionable insights from the noise of customer sentiment. By transforming the internet into a vast focus group, Wordnerds enables brands to listen to and understand their audience better, facilitating informed decision-making and identifying suitable customers for their products or services.
BeamXR is a gaming technology company that specializes in developing a software development kit (SDK) for extended reality (XR) games. This SDK enables live streaming of XR games via popular streaming services, enhancing the gaming experience for both players and viewers. The platform offers features such as live-streaming cameras, social tools for virtual reality games, real-time streaming with minimal latency, and two-way voice and video chat, providing developers and creators with control and customization options for video capture.
Dia Beta Labs
Grant in 2024
Dia Beta Labs is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with metabolic diseases. It operates from Ulster, where it has access to advanced facilities and a network of experts. The company's focus is on developing therapeutic agents to address the decline of pancreatic health in patients, with the goal of achieving more sustainable and effective weight loss than current options. Its discovery platform uses industry-standard methodologies and models to identify and advance lead molecules for animal research.
MAKOR RESOURCES
Grant in 2024
Makor Resource's strategy hinges on four pillars: advancing artisanal and small-scale mineral sector development; developing human and technological capacities; building blockchain-enabled “Mine to Main Street” value chains; and promoting sustainable investment and communal stewardship.
Automated Architecture
Grant in 2024
Automated Architecture provides the technological infrastructure for a distributed robotic micro-factory network producing sustainable timber housing.
Keltic Pharma Therapeutics
Grant in 2024
Keltic Pharma Therapeutics enhances drug discovery through innovative scientific research, resulting in a healthier future.
GScan is pioneering innovative inspection technology that utilizes natural cosmic radiation, specifically muons, to safely and accurately scan various objects and determine their chemical composition. The company's flagship product, MuonFLUX, enables deep imaging of reinforced concrete, which is critical for assessing the integrity of infrastructure such as bridges and buildings. This technology offers significant benefits, including the prevention of infrastructure collapse, the extension of lifecycle for structures, targeted maintenance that reduces costs, and contributions to the decarbonization of the concrete and cement industry, known for its substantial carbon emissions. In 2023, GScan successfully executed its first commercial projects, generating a revenue of €1.5 million. The company's advanced muon detection capabilities are designed for diverse applications across customs, public safety, industry, medicine, and space exploration, allowing for both small-scale scans and large-scale assemblies.
ChromaTwist is a developer of innovative ultraviolet fluorescent dyes designed for applications in bio-sensing and bio-imaging diagnostic tests. The company's proprietary technology platform utilizes shifted organic fluorescent dyes, which emit visible light upon UV irradiation. These dyes are composed of aromatic organic materials featuring donor and acceptor groups, allowing them to absorb UV light and emit across the full visible spectrum. ChromaTwist's modular and scalable chemistry enables the continuous advancement of their fluorophores, thereby expanding their potential applications in the healthcare sector, particularly in areas like flow cytometry and multiphoton microscopy.
Tewke, established in 2020 in London, specializes in developing AI-driven home automation technology to reduce energy consumption and enhance living experiences. The company's flagship product, Tap, is an intelligent light switch that requires no rewiring, serving as the foundation for Tewke's energy control and home automation platform. Tap has been recognized internationally, including winning the Red Dot Design Award.
MannyAI is a fashion technology startup that operates an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to enhance the sourcing process for both fashion brands and factories. The company's innovative network enables small batch production by aggregating similar orders from various brands, which helps streamline the manufacturing process. MannyAI offers features such as instant pricing and efficient order management, allowing fashion brands to mitigate inventory risks while simultaneously improving production efficiency for factories. By leveraging AI technology, MannyAI aims to transform traditional sourcing methods in the fashion industry.
LaennecAI is a clinical AI company specializing in chronic disease management solutions. It has developed a medical device, a digital stethoscope, which transforms modern smartphones into powerful diagnostic tools. The company's technology enables precise monitoring and analysis of respiratory and cardiac sounds, facilitating telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and virtual wards. This ensures patients receive in-depth, reliable analysis and continuous care.
BindEthics is a business specializing in the production and supply of eco-friendly adhesives. Their primary product is a sustainable, non-toxic glue that is not derived from fossil fuels. This innovative adhesive is designed to replace traditional, petroleum-based adhesives, particularly in the manufacturing of engineered wood products like furniture. By offering a bio-based alternative, BindEthics enables its customers to produce non-toxic, sustainable, and recyclable products, thereby promoting a more environmentally responsible approach to manufacturing.
Nolana AI
Funding Round in 2024
Nolana AI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven workflow automation. Its platform uses intelligent agents to streamline software development processes, reducing manual coordination and context switching. This enables managers to oversee workflows more efficiently, enhancing execution speed, lowering costs, and improving team focus.
AllFocal Optics
Grant in 2024
AllFocal Optics revolutionizes display technology through groundbreaking nanophotonic solutions.
Reneural Technologies
Grant in 2024
The goal of Reneural is to use technology to revolutionize healthcare delivery by increasing its effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility for both patients and physicians.
Eslando is an innovative company focused on transforming the textile recycling industry through advanced technology. It has developed a unique marketplace paired with AI-powered sorting software to effectively tackle the global textile waste crisis. By efficiently connecting textile waste with appropriate recyclers, Eslando aims to create a scalable and sustainable recycling ecosystem. The company also offers a range of fashion products, including dresses, tops, trousers, and coats, made from cruelty-free materials that minimize pollution and promote biodiversity. Designed for recyclability, these sustainable fashion items not only benefit the environment but also provide cost savings for consumers. Overall, Eslando is positioned to unlock significant market opportunities while fostering environmental restoration.
EcoDuct is a cutting-edge, high-performance non-metallic pre-insulated HVAC ductwork system that saves energy, decreases installation time and costs, minimizes environmental effect, and provides pure, uncontaminated air. EcoDuct is the only pre-insulated ductwork system that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, including circular, flat oval, square, and rectangular, as well as accessories like FCU plenums and grille boxes, and is built sustainably in the UK using cutting-edge production technology. EcoDuct is appropriate for all indoor and outdoor insulated ducting applications, including new construction, retrofits, and modular structures.
Oceanium is a manufacturer that specializes in developing innovative, all-natural food and nutraceutical products, as well as sustainable materials derived from sustainably-sourced seaweed. The company is committed to enhancing both human health and environmental sustainability through its technical biorefinery process, which maximizes the value extracted from seaweed. This process results in a diverse range of products, including food ingredients and natural bioactive components for health and cosmetic applications. Additionally, Oceanium plays a vital role in supporting the seaweed farming industry in the Western Hemisphere, creating job opportunities in rural coastal communities and contributing to systemic changes in the food system.
Mulder
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mulder specializes in blockchain-based traceability solutions for the medical device industry. It develops a network platform that offers real-time visibility and traceability across the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing to patient application. This enables healthcare providers and manufacturers to verify device provenance, ensure compliance, and enhance patient safety.
Concert Bio is a technology company that assists businesses in enhancing their microbial communities' productivity through its proprietary full-stack platform. This platform integrates monitoring, analytics, and intervention strategies to manipulate microbiomes, empowering clients to optimize these communities for improved performance.
AceOn Group is an innovative energy storage and battery manufacturer that develops a diverse array of battery solutions for utility-scale, residential, and off-grid portable applications. The company specializes in custom battery design and assembly, along with distribution and storage systems tailored to the needs of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale sectors. By focusing on providing high-quality energy storage solutions, AceOn enables clients across various industries to effectively address their energy storage challenges.
HUID is a company focused on developing eco-friendly materials from waste onion skins. It aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption by creating home-compostable packaging materials. HUID specializes in producing a card-like material made from biologically processed onion skin fibers, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wood fiber paper for secondary packaging products.
Near-Life is an innovative company specializing in immersive learning content through interactive video. As pioneers in the field, Near-Life combines technology, learning, and media to create a unique online learning platform. The company focuses on delivering eLearning content that integrates video scenarios with gaming technology, offering a distinctive approach to training. This method allows users to engage in intuitive, role-play-style experiences, enhancing their learning process. By prioritizing immersive experiences, Near-Life aims to transform traditional training methods into engaging and effective educational tools.
Myogenes provides psychiatric tests, heredity cancer tests, and mental health mind maps.
Kaydiar is a medical device company focused on developing innovative offloading technologies for pressure injuries. Their product range includes orthotic devices, bed mattresses, wheelchair cushions, and prosthetic sleeves, all designed to reduce pressure on damaged skin or tissue, promoting cost-effective wound care.
Caledonian Climate
Grant in 2024
Caledonian Climate operates as a peatland restoration consultancy.
Biovit is a company that specializes in the development of fortified foods. It uses 100% organic plant extracts, naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, to enhance the nutritional value of its products. The company aims to address health and environmental issues such as obesity and malnutrition, while also reducing food waste. Biovit has clinically developed and tested organic micronutrient blends for use in various food and beverage products, as well as supplements, providing consumers with organically sourced, nutrient-dense options.
Altair Engineering, Inc. specializes in enterprise analytics and engineering software technologies, focusing on optimizing the analysis, management, and visualization of business and engineering information. The company's flagship products include HyperWorks, an enterprise simulation solution, and PBS GridWorks, which facilitates grid and on-demand computing. Altair's software suite supports various disciplines, including structures, fluids, and thermal management, enabling comprehensive product lifecycle management from concept design to operational use. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services and business intelligence solutions, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, consumer products, and financial services. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Altair has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, serving clients through a network of resellers and distributors.
Low Carbon Materials
Grant in 2024
Low Carbon Materials is a climate-tech company specializing in the development of sustainable construction material alternatives. The company manufactures specialty materials that aim to replace traditional construction resources, significantly reducing environmental impact. By transforming post-consumer, post-industrial, and pre-manufacture waste plastic into lightweight, eco-friendly plastic aggregates, Low Carbon Materials offers innovative solutions that can partially substitute sand in conventional building materials. This approach not only enhances the thermal insulation properties of construction materials but also contributes to lowering carbon emissions in the construction industry.
Zulu Ecosystems
Grant in 2024
Zulu Ecosystems operates an automated platform dedicated to regenerating natural carbon sinks and ecosystems. The company employs a science-based methodology to analyze, create, and structure nature-focused projects. By integrating scientific and financial precision, Zulu Ecosystems assists landowners, investors, specialists, and businesses in developing optimal forest ecosystems while generating high-integrity carbon credits. This approach not only aids in the restoration of habitats but also contributes to climate change mitigation efforts.
Epitopea is a transatlantic biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment by targeting a novel class of tumor-specific antigens. The company utilizes a proprietary technique that integrates immunopeptidomics, mass spectrometry, genomics, and bioinformatics to identify conserved, aberrantly expressed tumor-specific antigens hidden within cancer's genetic material. This approach, developed through research conducted by Drs. Claude Perreault and Pierre Thibault at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer at Université de Montréal, aims to create therapies that selectively eliminate malignant cells while preserving healthy tissue. By targeting antigens that are broadly shared among patients with the same cancer type, Epitopea seeks to enhance treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects and providing durable benefits.
Salt strives to establish a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages inclusion, and develops a sense of belonging for all employees.
PolyBox.app is a marketing tool designed to enhance the reporting processes of marketing agencies and teams through automation and AI technology. The platform enables users to consolidate data from various sources, facilitating real-time queries and analysis. By automating the generation of reports, PolyBox allows marketers to efficiently track campaign performance and optimize strategies, minimizing reliance on traditional spreadsheets and manual reporting methods. The service includes detailed visual dashboards that provide insightful overviews of campaign results, enabling teams to make informed decisions swiftly. Ultimately, PolyBox.app aims to improve the accuracy of reporting and save time for marketing professionals, helping them deliver superior results for their clients.
Viability is a company that specializes in homebuilding software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of real estate developers. Its platform enables users to automate site assessments and compare various off-site construction options, which helps to lower building costs, decrease reliance on skilled labor, and shorten project timelines. By promoting off-site building techniques, Viability supports the homebuilding industry in overcoming obstacles to sustainable construction and living, while also encouraging practices that minimize the carbon footprint associated with new home development.
ScubaTx is a company focused on developing an advanced organ preservation system that utilizes the Persufflation method, a well-established technique aimed at enhancing organ transportation. By leveraging innovative software design, ScubaTx aims to provide significant cost savings for healthcare providers, thereby facilitating an expanded supply of viable organs for transplantation. The company’s technology is designed to protect and improve the condition of grafts during the preservation process, ultimately empowering clinicians worldwide to increase the availability of life-saving organs.
Marketing Engine
Grant in 2024
Marketing Engine is a marketing tool which helps marketers to build and share a marketing plan - and overlay results in real-time.
PuriFire Energy
Grant in 2024
Transforming Waste Water and wet feedstocks into Green Methanol and other sustainable fuels
Lentitek is a cell and gene therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer patients. The company is dedicated to making advanced therapeutics more accessible by enhancing the production of lentiviral vectors, which are essential for gene therapies. Lentitek employs a proprietary method that utilizes a novel promoter and a triple transfection production process to significantly increase viral yields by tenfold or more. This approach not only improves the efficiency of lentiviral production but also aims to lower production costs for healthcare providers, thereby broadening the availability of its therapies to a larger patient population.
Mestag Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2024
Mestag Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases through its unique fibroblast technology. The company leverages emerging insights into the role of activated fibroblast populations in disease progression to create therapeutics that disrupt fibroblast-mediated effects on immune cells. By targeting these mechanisms, Mestag aims to enhance treatment options and improve outcomes for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening conditions.
Theolytics Limited is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of oncolytic viral therapies to combat cancer. Founded in 2017, Theolytics utilizes a phenotypic screening platform that facilitates the discovery and development of effective, targeted therapeutic candidates designed for intravenous delivery. The company's innovative approach is aimed at creating category-changing cancer treatments that can address both solid and liquid tumors. In addition to advancing its internal pipeline of programs, Theolytics is also forming strategic partnerships to enhance and expedite the development of its therapeutic offerings, ultimately striving to provide innovative care options for patients.
SynaptixBio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe leukodystrophies, particularly targeting TUBB4a Leukodystrophy. By addressing the root causes of these conditions, SynaptixBio aims to provide potential curative treatments that could significantly disrupt existing treatment practices. The company is dedicated to translating groundbreaking research into transformative therapeutic options, specifically by altering the expression of a mutated gene responsible for the disease. Through its efforts, SynaptixBio seeks to deliver lifesaving solutions to those affected by this acute subset of leukodystrophies.
BoobyBiome is a company focused on enhancing infant health through the development of probiotic supplements specifically designed for babies with compromised microbiomes. By leveraging specialized expertise and research, BoobyBiome aims to recreate the beneficial bacteria associated with breast milk, particularly for infants born prematurely or those who rely on formula feeding. Their products are formulated to closely mimic the properties of breast milk, providing essential support for gut health and immune system development in infants. Through these innovative probiotic solutions, BoobyBiome seeks to promote healthy growth and development during a critical stage of life.
Naitive is a population health company focused on transforming patient care through the development of AI-enabled clinical pathways. It specializes in creating medical device technology aimed at preventing chronic diseases. The company's software leverages artificial intelligence, clinical data, and digital interventions to enhance the detection, treatment, and management of chronic conditions. By utilizing scalable computational capabilities, Naitive's solutions enable clinicians to improve care coordination while reducing costs, time, and the likelihood of treatment failures.
Siloton is a medical device manufacturing company specializing in the design and development of diagnostic imaging devices for ophthalmology. The company focuses on creating portable optical coherence tomography devices aimed at addressing challenges within this field. Notably, Siloton develops advanced hand-held sub-surface imaging devices that enable clients to use a home-based scanning module, contributing to the prevention of blindness.
Through easy-to-use Digital Twins, TwinLabs.ai enables venue and event operators to reduce their costs, increase sustainability, improve safety and generate new revenue streams using the very latest AI, IoT, 3D graphics and Digital Twin technologies.
Awen Oncology
Grant in 2024
Awen Oncology is a pre-clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel cancer therapies. It specializes in targeting 'developmentally-silent oncogenic drivers', which are genes that contribute to cancer growth but are not typically targeted by existing treatments. The company's approach combines expertise in cell and molecular biology with advanced structural biology and in-silico drug screening to rapidly and efficiently identify and develop effective cancer treatments.
Purple Transform
Grant in 2024
Purple Transform is an artificial intelligence company that enhances decision-making accuracy through digital intelligence. It offers a range of business intelligence software services, including trespasser detection, crowding analysis, vehicle analysis, IoT insights, and financial insights, to help organizations create safer and more secure workplaces.
Bendi is a data analytics company that specializes in enhancing global supply chain tracking and risk management. Its platform provides real-time traceability and risk monitoring, significantly reducing potential human rights, environmental, and governance risks associated with supply chains. By mapping millions of data points from diverse sources such as news articles, legal cases, and social media across multiple languages, Bendi equips businesses in various sectors—including fashion, textiles, retail, and advanced manufacturing—with actionable insights. This allows companies to streamline their operations, conduct audits more efficiently, and gain a comprehensive understanding of their supply chains.
OW Smell Made Digital
Grant in 2024
OW Smell Made Digital specializes in innovative solutions for controlling and enhancing olfactory experiences through digital technology. The company develops advanced software and hardware that leverage a powerful algorithm and extensive database to identify various smells and their perceptual effects. This technology enables customers to integrate scent seamlessly into their content, services, or products, providing a unique sensory experience. By combining reliable technical components with digital capabilities, OW Smell Made Digital empowers users to have complete control over scent, allowing for enhanced engagement and interaction across various applications.
Monumo is a deeptech engineering firm specializing in the development of advanced electric motor systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The company leverages a proprietary blend of simulation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and motor design technologies to create next-generation EV motor systems that surpass human capabilities. Monumo's innovative electromagnetic engineering tools aim to optimize energy usage globally, contributing to a sustainable future by enabling companies to maximize the efficiency of electric motors.
Pipeline Organics
Grant in 2024
Pipeline Organics is an early-stage cleantech company focused on generating clean, renewable electricity from wastewater through its innovative biofuel cell technology. This patent-pending system harnesses the untapped chemical potential of waste, enabling industrial facilities to meet their power demands in an environmentally sustainable manner. By offering a quick and cost-effective retrofit installation, Pipeline Organics provides immediate benefits, including reduced energy costs, reliable continuous electricity supply, and lower carbon emissions. The company aims to promote a shift away from fossil fuels, empowering industries to contribute to a greener future while generating their own clean energy.
DRIFT Energy
Grant in 2024
DRIFT Energy is focused on harnessing renewable energy from the oceans to address global energy challenges. The company specializes in the development of green energy yachts equipped with underwater turbines that utilize wind power to generate clean hydrogen fuel. By employing advanced artificial intelligence routing algorithms, DRIFT Energy optimizes the operation of these yachts, ensuring they remain in ideal weather conditions for efficient energy production and timely delivery to port. This innovative approach offers several advantages over traditional renewable energy sources, including broader viability across different locations, increased power output, simpler maintenance, and significantly faster implementation times. Through its efforts, DRIFT Energy aims to play a pivotal role in the transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Definely is a legal technology company that offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the drafting, reviewing, and understanding of legal documents. Its main product is a Microsoft Word Plugin that allows users to access features such as instant definitions of highlighted terms, immediate editing, and proofreading directly within the document. This functionality enables legal professionals to navigate and review contracts without the need to scroll away from specific clauses, thereby streamlining the pre-execution stages of the contract lifecycle. By providing a subscription-based service, Definely aims to improve efficiency and save time for lawyers, ultimately facilitating a more effective workflow in legal document management.
MedAnnex Limited is a biotechnology company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with autoimmune diseases and cancers. Founded in 2009, the company is dedicated to creating first-in-class antibody therapies, particularly its lead product, annexuzlimab, a monoclonal antibody designed to target and inhibit annexin-A1. This approach aims to modulate both the innate and adaptive immune systems, thereby enhancing treatment options for healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes. Through its specialized research and development efforts, MedAnnex seeks to address significant unmet medical needs in the field of immunotherapy.
Cumulus Neuroscience
Grant in 2024
Cumulus Neuroscience develops an AI-based digital biomarker platform to aid in the resolution of the most pressing healthcare challenges in neurodegeneration and psychiatry. Cumulus Neuroscience's platform is intended to provide the critical data and insight required for more rapid, robust, and cost-effective clinical trials that improve patient access to new therapies. The platform's novel insights change the future of clinical trials in brain disorders, allowing life-changing therapies to reach patients faster and more affordably.
ThirtyFiveBio
Grant in 2024
ThirtyFiveBio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative protein modulators aimed at treating severe gastrointestinal diseases, an area marked by significant unmet clinical needs. The company specializes in genetically and pharmacologically validated modulators that facilitate a comprehensive drug discovery program. This program is designed to identify contemporary small-molecule modulators of specific proteins, particularly targeting GPR35 signaling pathways. By addressing the challenges associated with digestive system malignancies, ThirtyFiveBio aims to offer therapeutic solutions that could help prevent tumor growth and improve patient outcomes.
Marine Power Systems
Grant in 2024
Marine Power Systems Ltd. is a Swansea-based company focused on developing innovative marine renewable energy technologies. Established in 2008 by engineering graduates from Swansea University, the company specializes in the WaveSub, a wave energy converter designed to harness wave energy for electricity generation. The WaveSub operates underwater, adjusting its depth to optimize energy capture and to withstand severe weather conditions. By utilizing orbital motion with the waves, Marine Power Systems aims to reduce the costs associated with wave energy generation, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
Vector Photonics
Grant in 2024
Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.
Nuclera is a biotechnology company specializing in an automated protein prototyping system aimed at enhancing drug discovery processes. Its eProtein Discovery system enables researchers to rapidly produce and test high-quality, soluble, and active proteins, significantly accelerating protein projects. By integrating technology such as cell-free protein synthesis and digital microfluidics, Nuclera provides a high-throughput platform for automated protein access. This innovative approach allows scientists to obtain reliable proteins within a short timeframe, facilitating faster progress in their research and contributing to more efficient drug development efforts.
BiVictrix Therapeutics
Grant in 2024
BiVictriX Therapeutics Ltd. is a drug discovery and development company based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom, focused on creating bispecific antibody drug conjugates to address unmet medical needs in blood cancer. Established in 2016, the company leverages its proprietary Bi-Cygni technology to develop innovative therapies for various types of cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. BiVictriX specializes in oncology and haematological malignancies, offering a range of services that encompass biotherapeutics, immunotherapy, antibody research, and drug development. The company aims to advance its pharmaceutical products through rigorous development processes to improve treatment outcomes for patients with serious medical conditions.
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Fuse Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2024
Fuse Diagnostics is a company dedicated to providing lab-quality diagnostic information through innovative and cost-effective testing solutions. The company manufactures diagnostic products designed to deliver accurate results for various applications, including food and water testing, bioprocessing industry needs, and cell biology research. Fuse Diagnostics aims to make high-quality diagnostic information accessible wherever it is needed, offering low-cost test kits with integrated readout technology that provide rapid results.
AgriSound is an agri-tech company that specializes in advanced sound analysis to monitor insect activity, particularly focusing on pollinators. The company has developed a pollination management platform that utilizes sound, environmental, and visual technology sensors to record and analyze insect behavior in near real-time. This innovative approach allows beekeepers, farmers, and researchers to remotely manage beehives and gain insights into hive status and pollination dynamics. By employing predictive algorithms, AgriSound's platform helps identify subtle changes that may impact pollination, enabling users to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions to maintain optimal pollination conditions. Ultimately, AgriSound aims to enhance agricultural operations while promoting biodiversity.
KYMIRA is an e-commerce company specializing in smart garments and textiles designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. The company develops innovative textiles that incorporate compression fabric, infrared technology, and sensors, which harness and recycle the energy of athletes. These products aim to improve performance, address chronic health issues, reduce injury risks, and enhance sleep quality. By providing data insights, KYMIRA enables athletes and sports enthusiasts to optimize their training and recovery processes.
LIfT BioSciences
Grant in 2024
LIfT BioSciences is a biotechnology company based in London, established in 2016, that specializes in advanced innate immuno-cell therapies. It has developed a unique platform known as Neutrophil Only Leukocyte Infusion Therapy (N-LIfT), which enables the production of Immunomodulatory Alpha Neutrophils (IMANs) from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This technology aims to address the limitations of existing therapies for solid tumors by utilizing CAR neutrophil cell therapy. The IMANs can alter the tumor microenvironment, enhancing the immune response and enabling a more effective attack on tumors. By leveraging proprietary enhancement media and genetic engineering, LIfT BioSciences seeks to significantly increase the cancer-fighting capabilities of these cells, offering patients the potential for improved outcomes and lasting immunity against cancer.
University of Bristol
Grant in 2024
The University of Bristol is a red brick research university that offers a range of educational courses and services. The university is organized into six academic facilities: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. These faculties together award a range of academic degrees spanning bachelor's and master's degrees as well as junior doctorates and higher doctorates. University of Bristol was established in 1876 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Stratiphy is an investment application that leverages Robo-advisory technology to assist investors in making informed investment decisions aligned with their values and sustainability goals. The platform offers personalized investment strategies by analyzing historical performance and utilizing powerful analytics to compare various investment scenarios. By incorporating sustainability and ESG data, Stratiphy enables users to easily track their sustainable investments and make a positive impact. This innovative approach supports a new generation of investors seeking to align their financial activities with their ethical and environmental values.
Nami Surgical
Grant in 2024
Nami Surgical specializes in developing and providing advanced robotic surgery technology. Their core offering is ultrasonic surgical tools designed to enhance the current robotic-assisted surgery market. By simplifying and making procedures safer, they expand the use of robots in surgeries requiring ultrasonic devices, thereby improving clinical outcomes and patient care. Their solutions provide surgeons with intuitive, high-performance, and maneuverable instruments for complex surgical tasks.
Signapse is a company focused on developing real-time sign language translation software aimed at improving accessibility for Deaf individuals. Comprising a diverse team of Deaf and hearing entrepreneurs, engineers, and researchers, the company leverages artificial intelligence to create solutions that convert audio, text, and video into sign language. Their platform is designed to facilitate automatic announcements and enhance communication in various settings, such as broadcast media and public spaces. By providing effective sign language translation and interpretation, Signapse aims to ensure that organizations can offer equitable access to information for Deaf users, thereby fostering inclusivity and understanding across different environments.
enee.io specializes in designing and developing battery monitoring systems aimed at enhancing the efficiency and longevity of energy systems, particularly in the renewable power sector. By providing essential data and insights, the company empowers both users and suppliers of renewable energy, enabling them to optimize energy consumption and improve system health. This technology is especially beneficial for individuals and businesses in regions with unreliable grid access, as it facilitates more reliable and affordable energy solutions. Through its innovative approach, enee.io contributes to the effective management of backup power supplies and extends the operational life of batteries, ultimately supporting the profitability of renewable energy systems.