Townhouse
Venture Round in 2023
Townhouse is transforming the global nail care industry by providing a premium salon experience that aims to elevate industry standards. The company specializes in high-quality nail treatments and stylish nail art, catering to fashion-conscious individuals in the UK. With a focus on creating beautiful surroundings, Townhouse offers services delivered by expert nail artists, ensuring that clients receive reliable and elegant treatments suitable for any occasion. Through its innovative approach, Townhouse seeks to redefine the expectations of nail care and enhance the overall experience for its customers.
Onto Ltd is a Birmingham-based electric vehicle subscription service founded in 2017. Originally known as EVezy, the company rebranded in July 2020. Onto offers an all-inclusive solution for driving electric cars, allowing customers to subscribe to a vehicle without the burdens of ownership. The subscription covers essential services such as insurance, breakdown support, wear and tear repairs, servicing, charging solutions, and road tax. This model enables users to enjoy the benefits of driving an electric vehicle while avoiding long-term commitments, making the transition to electric driving more accessible and hassle-free. Co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair established Onto to facilitate a seamless switch to electric mobility.
Cuckoo is a broadband services provider established in 2019 by Alexander Fitzgerald, with its headquarters located in London, England. The company aims to simplify the broadband experience for users by offering a straightforward 67 Mb/s fibre internet package available on a monthly rolling contract, devoid of hidden fees. Cuckoo delivers internet access services to both homes and businesses, utilizing a model that does not require it to maintain its own servers. This approach allows Cuckoo to scale rapidly while ensuring that users receive high-quality internet services.
MQube is a technology-driven company focused on transforming the UK mortgage market by addressing the challenges faced by lenders, brokers, landlords, and home buyers. Established with a commitment to enhancing user experience, MQube launched its MPowered Mortgages and MPowered platform in 2021. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, unique document extraction technology, and smart data management to automate lending decisions, thereby providing borrowers with greater certainty and control over the mortgage process. Its platform ensures the accuracy of customer data and facilitates the retrieval of relevant data points from documents supplied by mortgage brokers. This innovation enables customers to secure mortgages more easily while allowing lenders to make quicker lending decisions and improve overall customer outcomes.
Beckley Psytech
Series A in 2020
Beckley Psytech Limited is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that develops psychedelic drugs aimed at treating psychiatric and neurological disorders. Founded in 2014, it focuses on harnessing the therapeutic potential of substances such as psilocybin to address significant mental health challenges, including depression and other debilitating neuropsychiatric conditions with considerable unmet needs. The company aims to integrate clinically validated psychedelic medicines into mainstream medical practices, offering patients innovative treatment options that differentiate from existing therapies. Through its drug pipeline, Beckley Psytech is committed to providing alternative solutions for those suffering from various mental health issues.
Alva Health Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital healthcare platform focused on supporting women during perimenopause and menopause. Established in 2020, Alva provides evidence-based information, advice, and treatment options to help manage symptoms associated with this life stage. The platform facilitates access to personalized consultations and medical services, allowing women to connect with healthcare professionals and obtain the resources they need in one convenient location. By combining real-life experiences with medical insights, Alva aims to empower women with the knowledge and support essential for navigating menopause effectively.
Tiney Limited is a childcare startup based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing home nursery services with a focus on high-quality early years education. Established in 2018, Tiney aims to transform at-home childcare by ensuring that childcare providers are thoroughly verified and receive ongoing support. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a childcare management system, facilitating easy access for parents to a community of exceptional and affordable childcare options tailored to modern lifestyles. Tiney emphasizes play-based learning in safe environments that exceed national early education standards, allowing providers to concentrate on the care of children while alleviating the challenges associated with running a small business.
Immersive Gamebox
Series A in 2020
Immersive Gamebox is an immersive entertainment platform based in London, England, that specializes in interactive group adventures within digital smart rooms. Founded in 2018, the company offers GameBox Adventure pods that utilize advanced technologies such as projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking, and surround sound to create a unique and engaging form of group entertainment. By providing a space for shared play, Immersive Gamebox aims to foster social connections and enhance the overall entertainment experience for its customers.
MQube is a technology-driven company focused on transforming the UK mortgage market by addressing the challenges faced by lenders, brokers, landlords, and home buyers. Established with a commitment to enhancing user experience, MQube launched its MPowered Mortgages and MPowered platform in 2021. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, unique document extraction technology, and smart data management to automate lending decisions, thereby providing borrowers with greater certainty and control over the mortgage process. Its platform ensures the accuracy of customer data and facilitates the retrieval of relevant data points from documents supplied by mortgage brokers. This innovation enables customers to secure mortgages more easily while allowing lenders to make quicker lending decisions and improve overall customer outcomes.
Skin + Me
Seed Round in 2019
Skin + Me Ltd is a digital health company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in online dermatology consultation services. Founded in January 2018, it focuses on providing personalized skincare solutions for various skin concerns, including acne, skin aging, spots, fine lines, uneven texture, dark spots, and enlarged pores. The company offers a direct-to-consumer model that includes online medical consultations with dermatologists and pharmacists, enabling patients to receive tailored prescription-based therapy creams. Skin + Me aims to deliver consistent guidance and support for individuals seeking to improve their skin health.
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.
Koru Kids
Series A in 2019
Koru Kids Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in facilitating nanny shares, which pair families seeking part-time childcare with those who already employ full-time nannies. This innovative approach aims to enhance accessibility to high-quality childcare services while promoting affordability. The company operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding suitable after-school nannies, connecting parents with qualified and enthusiastic childcare providers. Koru Kids has a team with diverse backgrounds in childcare, healthcare, and technology startups. The company is committed to improving childcare options and is supported by affiliations with the Information Commissioner's Office and the Financial Conduct Authority's Innovation Hub. The headquarters is located at 110 Hampstead Road, London.
Resi Design Ltd. is an architectural practice based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing a range of services for homeowners. Founded in 2016, the company offers measured surveys, home design, 2D floor plans, 3D visual packages, party wall surveys, planning submission, structural engineering, and building regulations guidance. Through its user-friendly online platform, Resi facilitates home project management by acting as a planning agent to help clients obtain local authority approvals. The platform allows users to collect necessary documents, review designs, and share their preferred options for their building projects, streamlining the entire process. The company primarily serves the markets of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
ChargedUp
Seed Round in 2019
ChargedUp is a phone charging network for bike sharing. Its solution employs an app that allows users to locate nearby stations, unlock a sharable power bank, and then return it to any station in the network while only paying for the time used. The network also allows renting a power bank by tapping a card or phone on the built-in reader or by using the ChargedUp app. ChargedUp was launched in 2017 and is headquartered in London, England.
Farewill
Venture Round in 2019
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.
Many is an online healthcare platform focused on improving male health by addressing issues that have long been stigmatized, such as erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and premature ejaculation. By providing a discreet and convenient service, Many allows men to access authorized treatments and reliable medical advice without the discomfort of traditional healthcare settings. The platform ensures that medications are delivered directly to customers' doorsteps in proper packaging, promoting a more open dialogue about male health issues. With a commitment to changing the way men approach their health, Many aims to eliminate the taboos surrounding these conditions and provide effective solutions for a significant number of young men.
Countingup
Seed Round in 2018
Countingup is a UK-based company that offers a unique banking and accounting app designed primarily for sole traders and one-person enterprises. The platform merges banking and accounting functionalities, providing users with an integrated solution that simplifies bookkeeping tasks. Its features include a current account, a corporate contactless MasterCard, and automated services such as receipt management and tax calculations. By streamlining these processes, Countingup enables businesses to manage their finances efficiently and effectively within a single software application, eliminating the complexities often associated with traditional banking and accounting methods. The company positions itself as an accessible and user-friendly alternative to conventional financial services, aimed at enhancing productivity for small business owners.
Koru Kids
Seed Round in 2018
Koru Kids Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in facilitating nanny shares, which pair families seeking part-time childcare with those who already employ full-time nannies. This innovative approach aims to enhance accessibility to high-quality childcare services while promoting affordability. The company operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding suitable after-school nannies, connecting parents with qualified and enthusiastic childcare providers. Koru Kids has a team with diverse backgrounds in childcare, healthcare, and technology startups. The company is committed to improving childcare options and is supported by affiliations with the Information Commissioner's Office and the Financial Conduct Authority's Innovation Hub. The headquarters is located at 110 Hampstead Road, London.
Heist Studios
Series B in 2018
Heist Studios Limited is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing tights for women. Founded in 2015, the brand aims to redefine bodywear by innovating the traditional tight. Heist Studios operates primarily through online sales, rapidly gaining popularity and achieving significant sales milestones, including over 100,000 pairs sold within its first year of operation. The company has experienced substantial growth, with a monthly increase of 25% in sales. It has garnered notable recognition in the fashion industry, with endorsements from prominent publications such as Vogue and STYLE magazine, which praised its quality and innovation in the luxury tights market.
Wevat
Convertible Note in 2017
Wevat is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a mobile application designed to simplify the process of reclaiming value-added tax for tourists shopping in Europe. The application enables users to electronically submit claims for tax refunds on their purchases, thereby enhancing transparency in international shopping and facilitating savings for travelers. By digitizing the tax-free shopping experience, Wevat aims to make tax refunds more accessible and efficient for its users.
Farewill
Venture Round in 2017
Farewill is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in simplifying complex legal and financial processes related to end-of-life planning. It operates an online platform offering personalized will-writing services, will management, and probate alternatives. Farewill aims to make these services accessible and affordable by using digital tools and providing round-the-clock customer support. The company also offers funeral and direct cremation services, ensuring that clients can manage all necessary paperwork after death through a single, user-friendly platform.
Heist Studios
Seed Round in 2017
Heist Studios Limited is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing tights for women. Founded in 2015, the brand aims to redefine bodywear by innovating the traditional tight. Heist Studios operates primarily through online sales, rapidly gaining popularity and achieving significant sales milestones, including over 100,000 pairs sold within its first year of operation. The company has experienced substantial growth, with a monthly increase of 25% in sales. It has garnered notable recognition in the fashion industry, with endorsements from prominent publications such as Vogue and STYLE magazine, which praised its quality and innovation in the luxury tights market.
Bulb
Venture Round in 2017
Bulb Energy Limited is a London-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in supplying renewable electricity generated from solar, wind, and hydro sources, as well as renewable gas derived from food and farm waste. The company aims to simplify and reduce the cost of energy for homes and businesses across the United Kingdom by offering fair and transparent pricing. In addition to providing renewable energy, Bulb offsets emissions from the gas it supplies by supporting carbon reduction projects. By leveraging technology, Bulb empowers its members to effectively manage and reduce their energy consumption, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Bricklane
Venture Round in 2017
Bricklane is a technology-driven company focused on enabling investment in residential property at scale. Established in 2016, it utilizes its proprietary platform, Compass, to streamline the investment process, allowing for the execution of granular transactions that are often overlooked by larger investors. Bricklane aims to provide a beneficial experience for tenants through long-term contracts and responsive property management. The company is currently implementing its first major institutional investment strategy, targeting carefully selected areas in London, the South East, and Bristol. Additionally, it manages property portfolios for retail investors in cities such as London, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham. Backed by prominent investors, Bricklane is dedicated to optimizing property investment and enhancing returns for its partners.
Papier Limited, founded in London in 2015, specializes in designing and printing customized cards and stationery, including wedding invitations, birthday cards, notebooks, and planners. The company's offerings encompass a wide range of occasion-specific products, such as seasonal cards and photo-related items. With a focus on quality materials and artful design, Papier aims to encourage meaningful connections among individuals in an age dominated by digital communication. By providing beautifully crafted stationery items, Papier enhances the experience of giving and receiving personal messages, standing out from other online card and invitation platforms. Additionally, the company operates digital printing studios to support its production needs.
Home Run
Seed Round in 2017
Home Run is a real-time online grocery fulfillment service that enables retailers to expand their reach and deliver groceries to customers quickly and cost-effectively. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England, the company offers a platform where users can select items from their preferred supermarkets and have their orders delivered to their doorstep in as little as 60 minutes. By providing same-day delivery, Home Run allows customers to obtain fresh groceries while saving time, making the grocery shopping experience more convenient and efficient.
Big Health
Series B in 2016
Big Health is a digital therapeutics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing and marketing innovative behavioral health programs. The company's flagship product, Sleepio, is a digital sleep improvement program that employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address and personalize sleep disorders. By offering a fully automated healthcare portal, Big Health delivers highly personalized digital therapeutics and behavioral programs aimed at tackling various mental health issues. Their approach combines medical consultation with user-friendly technology, enabling individuals to effectively manage and overcome sleep-related disorders in an efficient manner.
Sleepio
Seed Round in 2016
Sleepio is an online sleep improvement programme that is clinically proven to be many times more effective than sleeping pills. Co-Founded by ex-insomnia-sufferer Peter Hames and world sleep expert Professor Colin Espie, Sleepio is now on sale in Boots pharmacies across the UK.Advisors includes Martha Lane Fox (UK Digital Champion, Co-Founder of lastminute.com) and Prof Sir Neil Douglas (Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges) and investors include Esther Dyson.
Cocoon Wealth
Seed Round in 2016
Cocoon Wealth was an international private investment organization based in Mayfair, London, founded in 2011. The firm specialized in identifying and investing its own capital into innovative opportunities across a diverse array of sectors, including consumer goods, energy, finance, healthcare, live events, mining and minerals, real estate, social initiatives, and technology. Cocoon Wealth emphasized the application of private equity principles in its investment approach while maintaining a protective stance toward the businesses it supported. At its peak, the organization managed substantial private investment holdings exceeding £170 million. However, Cocoon Wealth ceased operations on January 28, 2022.
Simba Sleep
Series A in 2016
Simba Sleep Limited is a London-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative mattresses and sleep-related products. Founded in 2015, it offers a diverse range of foam mattresses that incorporate a unique combination of conical pocket springs and precision-engineered foam, ensuring optimal comfort and support. In addition to mattresses, Simba Sleep provides a variety of sleep accessories, including pillows, duvets, and bed bases, all crafted with advanced materials to enhance sleep quality. The company emphasizes the importance of sleep and aims to help customers achieve restorative rest. Simba Sleep sells its products through select retail partners, notably John Lewis, and also operates a robust online platform for direct consumer sales.
Dojo App
Seed Round in 2015
Dojo is a mobile app that helps in finding leisures in the area. The app helps thousands of young Londoners find cool places to eat, drink, and visit in their city. Dojo was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.
What3words
Series A in 2015
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.
Streetbees
Seed Round in 2015
Streetbees is a human intelligence platform founded in 2015 by Oliver May and Tugce Bulut in London, England. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and geolocation technology to collect and analyze offline consumer behavior through a chat-style application. Users share real-life moments from their daily lives via videos, photos, and text, allowing Streetbees to gain insights into not only what consumers do but also the motivations behind their actions. By applying advanced natural language processing, the platform provides businesses with cross-verified intelligence that aids in understanding new and unfamiliar markets. Streetbees partners with brands across various sectors, including consumer goods, media and entertainment, retail, and insurance, helping them make informed business decisions based on real-time insights.
Limejump
Seed Round in 2015
Limejump, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in operating a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform that optimizes energy market participation for customers with electricity-generating or consuming assets in the UK. The company's platform integrates cloud-based software, smart devices, and analytical tools to connect assets, send signals, and analyze performance. Limejump offers services such as access to the Balancing Mechanism, Power Purchase Agreements, and frequency response products. By leveraging big data analytics and insights, the company empowers businesses and generators to create new revenue streams and contribute to a greener energy future. Limejump connects customers to National Grid's demand response programs, compensating them for shifting or reducing energy usage to maintain grid balance. As of 2019, Limejump operates as a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum.
SuperCarers
Seed Round in 2015
SuperCarers is a company that facilitates connections between families seeking home care and independent caregivers in Warrington, United Kingdom. The company offers a comprehensive online platform that allows families to find and book various types of care, including live-in care, daycare, night care, and specialized support for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cancer. By providing a personal matchmaking service, SuperCarers empowers families to manage scheduling, logistics, and payments directly with caregivers. This approach not only fosters trust between families and local carers but also ensures that caregivers can earn a living wage while delivering essential support services.
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.
Bol Foods
Seed Round in 2015
BOL Foods is a London-based company that specializes in producing and selling packaged meals crafted from fresh and natural ingredients. Originally a spin-off from innocent veg pots, the company focuses on offering plant-based food and beverage products aimed at reducing meat consumption. BOL Foods provides a diverse selection of nutritious options, including veg pots, salad jars, and super soups, enabling consumers to choose healthier, plant-based alternatives.
Tails.com
Series A in 2015
Tails.com is an online pet nutrition service that specializes in providing tailor-made dog food designed to meet the unique dietary needs of individual dogs. Launched in July 2014, the company aims to transform the pet food industry by offering freshly-blended, bespoke food that caters to specific health issues such as joint disease, skin conditions, and weight management. Founded by professionals with backgrounds in companies like innocent drinks and Amazon, Tails.com has garnered recognition as a high-growth business, receiving several awards, including 4th place in the 2017 Startup 100 awards. The company's commitment to optimizing nutrition for dogs has resulted in strong customer loyalty and positive feedback from pet owners.
Deliveroo
Series A in 2014
Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 by Gregory Orlowski and William Shu, the company connects consumers with local restaurants, enabling quick and convenient ordering and delivery services. Deliveroo operates in 11 countries across more than 800 towns and cities, boasting a portfolio of over 140,000 restaurants globally. To facilitate deliveries, Deliveroo employs approximately 180,000 riders worldwide. The company generates revenue through various channels, including commissions, user fees, restaurant sign-up fees, and packaging sales.
Tails.com
Seed Round in 2014
Tails.com is an online pet nutrition service that specializes in providing tailor-made dog food designed to meet the unique dietary needs of individual dogs. Launched in July 2014, the company aims to transform the pet food industry by offering freshly-blended, bespoke food that caters to specific health issues such as joint disease, skin conditions, and weight management. Founded by professionals with backgrounds in companies like innocent drinks and Amazon, Tails.com has garnered recognition as a high-growth business, receiving several awards, including 4th place in the 2017 Startup 100 awards. The company's commitment to optimizing nutrition for dogs has resulted in strong customer loyalty and positive feedback from pet owners.