Newable is an investment holding company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in early-stage and growth investments. Founded in 2009, the company connects early-stage investors with high-growth scale-up businesses, particularly in the UK. Newable facilitates opportunities for private investors, family offices, and corporate investors to engage with innovative, knowledge-intensive companies, often working alongside them as Lead Investors to maximize their potential. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Newable has established a robust ecosystem of investors and partners, ensuring a continuous pipeline of promising early-stage companies. Additionally, Newable provides finance, consulting, and property services tailored to start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises, emphasizing empowerment and leadership to foster confidence in their clients.
Slime Party UK is a manufacturer of toy slime that offers mess-free variety of sensory putty to play and squeeze.
Weldfast
Debt Financing in 2024
Weldfast is a manufacturer and wholesaler based in Newcastle, England, specializing in welding consumables, abrasives, chemicals, premium gas equipment, and safety products. The company focuses on producing a wide range of welding and cutting equipment, carbon gouging tools, and general workshop products. By offering these essential items, Weldfast aims to provide customers with quality products and services at competitive prices.
RAB Microfluidics
Series B in 2022
RAB Microfluidics specializes in diagnosing early signs of failure in lubricated machinery, such as gearboxes in wind turbines and engines in the mining industry, using its patented microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence. The company has automated the lubricating oil analysis process, enabling real-time delivery of critical data that identifies equipment deterioration and potential failures. This innovation aims to revolutionize maintenance practices by enhancing equipment reliability and availability through early diagnosis. RAB Microfluidics targets various industries, including maritime, renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing, with the goal of facilitating a transition to condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies. By providing intelligent insights and data-driven automation solutions, RAB Microfluidics seeks to improve asset condition management while significantly reducing costs.
QLM Technology
Series A in 2022
QLM Technology Ltd., based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of advanced gas detection and imaging systems. The company focuses on creating low-power tuneable diode lidar (TDLidar) technology that employs infrared single-photon detection to identify gas leaks. This innovative solution is designed for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers, allowing for enhanced monitoring of gas production and distribution assets while addressing concerns related to fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Established in 2017, QLM Technology aims to provide the industry with high-precision quantum optical sensors that enable the detection and quantification of even the smallest gas leak rates. By improving safety and reducing operational costs, QLM's technology represents a significant advancement in gas leak identification and monitoring.
SERG Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
SERG Technologies is re-defining the way we interact with technology by creating reliable and functional wearables that can be used for activity tracking, monitoring health and fitness, and gesture recognition for smart devices. Our unique sensors detect tiny, subconscious movements that indicate a wearer’s intent, we turn these into control signals for everything from TV’s to smart prosthetics, resulting in almost instant response times. We are also developing new tools to allow Parkinson's patients to track their symptoms, providing vital new information to their doctors, leading to long term improvements to the efficacy their treatment. SERG was founded to make the gesture control of technology accessible for everyone and easier to use than ever before.
Uhura Solutions
Seed Round in 2022
Uhura Solutions is an AI solution provider focused on contract intelligence, offering a low-code platform designed to read and understand contracts and agreements similarly to human comprehension. This platform addresses the common challenge of manual document processing, providing automation capabilities that significantly reduce document review times from hours to mere seconds. By integrating advanced vision and natural language processing functionalities, Uhura Solutions enables financial institutions and other clients to streamline their review and decision-making processes, facilitating easier access to insights within existing contracts.
ThingTrax
Seed Round in 2021
ThingTrax Ltd. offers Software-as-a-Service connected manufacturing solutions that enable manufacturers to link and monitor legacy machines with cloud capabilities for real-time configuration, monitoring, and control. Founded in 2015 and located in Ashford, United Kingdom, the company provides a data capture device that gathers information from various machine protocols. Its platform utilizes Microsoft Azure's Internet of Things capabilities to facilitate data collection from these devices. Additionally, ThingTrax incorporates machine learning modules to analyze the captured data, providing operational insights and alerts to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. This technology empowers factory managers to track and configure machine parameters effectively, streamlining the industrial monitoring process.
NuVision
Venture Round in 2021
NuVision™ is a spin-out company from the University of Nottingham, incorporated July 2014. The company was established to commercialise high quality and affordable biotherapies for treating ‘front of the eye’ disease and trauma. Dr Andrew Hopkinson, the Principal Research Fellow in Academic Ophthalmology, Division of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, founded NuVision™. The business is co-owned by the founders, Dr Andrew Hopkinson (Chief Scientific Officer), Professor Harminder Dua (co-founder), the directors Mr Byran Lister (CEO) and Dr Helen Shaw (Chairman), and the University of Nottingham.
Space Forge
Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on developing reusable satellites for manufacturing unique materials in space. The company's innovative approach allows for the production of super materials that cannot be created on Earth, utilizing the advantages of the space environment. Space Forge manufactures alloys, metals, and crystals used across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging space-based manufacturing, the company aims to contribute to a cleaner industrial revolution, helping clients reduce energy loss and carbon emissions while producing lighter vehicles and improving material properties. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to support its research and development efforts.
QLM Technology
Seed Round in 2021
QLM Technology Ltd., based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of advanced gas detection and imaging systems. The company focuses on creating low-power tuneable diode lidar (TDLidar) technology that employs infrared single-photon detection to identify gas leaks. This innovative solution is designed for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers, allowing for enhanced monitoring of gas production and distribution assets while addressing concerns related to fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Established in 2017, QLM Technology aims to provide the industry with high-precision quantum optical sensors that enable the detection and quantification of even the smallest gas leak rates. By improving safety and reducing operational costs, QLM's technology represents a significant advancement in gas leak identification and monitoring.
NuVision
Venture Round in 2021
NuVision™ is a spin-out company from the University of Nottingham, incorporated July 2014. The company was established to commercialise high quality and affordable biotherapies for treating ‘front of the eye’ disease and trauma. Dr Andrew Hopkinson, the Principal Research Fellow in Academic Ophthalmology, Division of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, founded NuVision™. The business is co-owned by the founders, Dr Andrew Hopkinson (Chief Scientific Officer), Professor Harminder Dua (co-founder), the directors Mr Byran Lister (CEO) and Dr Helen Shaw (Chairman), and the University of Nottingham.
Zentraxa
Seed Round in 2021
Zentraxa is a developer of biopolymers focused on advancing medical processes and functions. Utilizing its proprietary technological platform, Zentide, the company specializes in the design, production, and testing of complex novel peptides. This innovative platform enables Zentraxa to overcome traditional bio-design limitations associated with conventional peptide synthesis, employing a universal process that enhances efficiency and versatility. Additionally, Zentraxa's unique manufacturing techniques facilitate the creation of biological adhesives, providing valuable support for various research and development initiatives in the medical field.
RAB Microfluidics
Venture Round in 2021
RAB Microfluidics specializes in diagnosing early signs of failure in lubricated machinery, such as gearboxes in wind turbines and engines in the mining industry, using its patented microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence. The company has automated the lubricating oil analysis process, enabling real-time delivery of critical data that identifies equipment deterioration and potential failures. This innovation aims to revolutionize maintenance practices by enhancing equipment reliability and availability through early diagnosis. RAB Microfluidics targets various industries, including maritime, renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing, with the goal of facilitating a transition to condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies. By providing intelligent insights and data-driven automation solutions, RAB Microfluidics seeks to improve asset condition management while significantly reducing costs.
Elemendar
Seed Round in 2020
Elemendar is building Artificial Intelligence that reads cyber threat reports by humans and turns them into industry-standard structured information.
Kluster
Seed Round in 2020
Kluster specializes in predictive sales analytics, providing advanced modeling technology that enables businesses to enhance their sales processes and improve forecasting accuracy. By transforming extensive CRM data into actionable insights, Kluster helps organizations identify high-priority opportunities, assess risks, and monitor their sales pipelines effectively. The company's intelligent reporting tools are tailored specifically for sales professionals, offering flexible and comprehensive reporting options. Additionally, Kluster employs sophisticated machine learning techniques for predictive forecasting, delivering live and reliable sales predictions. Originally conceived by the team behind the iPod accessory company Mophie, Kluster also facilitates collaborative project development, allowing community members to submit ideas for various initiatives, which are rewarded by project administrators who pay a fee to Kluster.
Grakn Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Grakn Labs Limited specializes in knowledge engineering tools that transform datasets into structured bodies of knowledge. The company offers several key products, including Grakn Core, which serves as a knowledge graph engine designed to organize complex data networks for efficient querying. Additionally, Grakn KGMS functions as a knowledge graph management system tailored for enterprise needs, while Workbase provides a visual platform that streamlines the development and production processes. Grakn Labs, founded in 2013 and based in London, United Kingdom, focuses on delivering deployment, services, and support to enhance the use of its innovative technologies. Formerly known as Mindmaps Research Limited, the company rebranded in November 2016.
Bold Tech Ventures
Acquisition in 2020
Fortune Favours The Bold Bold is a Space-as-a-Service platform that unlocks value for both commercial real estate owners and businesses who are forward thinking about the future of work. Real Estate Our space-as-a-service platform transforms commercial office buildings into premium hospitality experiences which enables productivity for the modern workforce. Businesses We provide fast growing companies with the ultimate flexibility in our creative coworking spaces and private fully managed custom spaces. Gain access to an entrepreneurial community, events & private spaces to network & challenge your thinking. Get in touch with us if you're ready to challenge the status quo!
Cognism
Series B in 2019
Cognism is a sales intelligence platform that offers an end-to-end solution for sales organizations to enhance their prospecting efficiency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records, identify trends, and streamline lead generation. Cognism’s platform provides B2B sales teams with a comprehensive blend of real-time data on companies, individuals, and industry events, enabling them to identify and engage potential opportunities more effectively. The service integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, allowing clients to manage their databases and access high-quality, real-time sales data. With additional offices in the USA, Macedonia, and Croatia, Cognism is focused on helping businesses grow and scale their sales processes through innovative technology.
The Electrospinning Company
Series A in 2019
The Electrospinning Company Ltd. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of biomaterials for regenerative medical devices and 3D cell culture applications. Based in Didcot, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including aligned fiber scaffolds, removable scaffold discs, and tissue culture plates with hanging inserts. These products are utilized in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery research. Additionally, the company provides various services, such as scaffold design, sterilization protocol development, regulatory support, and manufacturing for clinical trials. The Electrospinning Company collaborates with academic research groups to create innovative nanofiber solutions that address industrial challenges and enhance medical functions. Founded in 2008, the company also sells its products online, making its advanced biomaterials accessible for in vitro and in vivo applications.
Atelerix
Venture Round in 2019
Atelerix Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the storage and transportation of viable cells and tissues at room temperature. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a patented technology that utilizes alginate hydrogels to encapsulate biological products, protecting them from biochemical and physical damage during storage and shipping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for customers to use cells and assays immediately upon arrival without the risk of cytotoxicity or damage. Atelerix's technology enhances predictability and reliability in drug discovery models and cell therapies, allowing for the safe storage and transport of suspended and planted cells, as well as tissues and stem cells.
Inductosense
Series A in 2019
Inductosense Ltd specializes in the manufacture of wireless, battery-free sensors that detect cracks, corrosion, and defects in various structures and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company has developed the Wireless And Non Destructive (WAND) Evaluation System, which includes a handheld measurement probe and a set of sensors that can be permanently attached to surfaces. These sensors operate under coatings, insulation, or repairs, allowing for efficient and non-invasive inspections. Additionally, Inductosense offers TRND systems designed for monitoring internal corrosion and erosion in pipework and vessels. Their technology facilitates fast, repeatable inspections and enables clients to gather consistent data on structural integrity over time, making it valuable for applications in large structures and composite repairs.
Eagle Genomics
Venture Round in 2019
Eagle Genomics is an enterprise software solutions company focused on managing and analyzing genomics and life sciences data. Its suite of products helps life science companies maximize the value of their research and development data by transforming data sets into actionable assets, thereby improving productivity and reducing costs and time in research processes. The company's platform offers an intuitive approach for curating, integrating, sharing, and analyzing scientific data, addressing the challenges faced by industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and agri-tech. With a unique combination of expertise in biology, bioinformatics, data science, and software engineering, Eagle Genomics is well-positioned to tackle the complexities of data management in the genomics era, providing clarity on the value of digital assets and the return on information.
Cognism
Series A in 2018
Cognism is a sales intelligence platform that offers an end-to-end solution for sales organizations to enhance their prospecting efficiency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records, identify trends, and streamline lead generation. Cognism’s platform provides B2B sales teams with a comprehensive blend of real-time data on companies, individuals, and industry events, enabling them to identify and engage potential opportunities more effectively. The service integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, allowing clients to manage their databases and access high-quality, real-time sales data. With additional offices in the USA, Macedonia, and Croatia, Cognism is focused on helping businesses grow and scale their sales processes through innovative technology.
Mobilus Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Mobilus Labs Limited specializes in developing wearable voice communication devices and a comprehensive software platform designed for seamless voice transmission in various environments. The company's product lineup includes the mobiWAN, a device tailored for harsh and noisy settings, the MobiWan_TR, which utilizes bone conduction technology for audio reception via micro-vibrations on the head, and the mobiTWO, a hybrid communication device that merges VOIP and walkie-talkie functionalities. Mobilus Labs also provides a cloud-based voice platform for efficient voice and data management. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company was previously known as Noto Technologies Limited until its rebranding in March 2020. With a focus on integrating artificial intelligence-driven voice bots and voice recognition algorithms, Mobilus Labs aims to enhance communication across teams of any size and range, particularly in industrial sectors.
Jellagen
Series B in 2018
Jellagen is a Med-Tech company specializing in high-grade native collagen sourced from jellyfish. This unique collagen is utilized for a range of applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and various cell culture processes. Jellagen provides its products in both solution and powder forms, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency that is beneficial for research and medical applications. By offering non-mammalian collagen, the company enables medicinal researchers to conduct in-house research and development, supporting the creation of innovative medical devices and advancing new methods for wound management and tissue engineering.
Atelerix
Seed Round in 2018
Atelerix Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the storage and transportation of viable cells and tissues at room temperature. Founded in 2006, the company has developed a patented technology that utilizes alginate hydrogels to encapsulate biological products, protecting them from biochemical and physical damage during storage and shipping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cryopreservation, making it easier for customers to use cells and assays immediately upon arrival without the risk of cytotoxicity or damage. Atelerix's technology enhances predictability and reliability in drug discovery models and cell therapies, allowing for the safe storage and transport of suspended and planted cells, as well as tissues and stem cells.
City Pantry
Series A in 2018
City Pantry is an online marketplace where users can discover interesting food for next event. City Pantry is on a mission to rid the world of egg mayonnaise triangles, stale sandwiches and vol-au-vents by disrupting the (slightly boring) world of traditional corporate catering. Working with the best independent chefs, street vendors, specialist caterers, restaurants, and supper clubs in London, City Pantry makes it easy to cater office lunches, meetings, and events.
TOAD.ai
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
TOAD.ai offers outdoor advertising. They provide content establishment, multi-channel, campaign management, and reporting services. Their customers inquiries are addressed through email and online applications.
Hummingbird Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence SaaS platform using the latest deep learning and computer vision techniques along with proprietary algorithms to provide actionable intelligence to farmers and agri-businesses at key decision-making times in the growing season. The company analyses remote sensing data to help farmers identify early problems in their crops such as crop health, disease risk & detection, weed mapping and yield prediction as well as valuable information such as canopy coverage, plant counting, size and biomass estimation, with the objective of optimising inputs and maximising efficiency. Hummingbird began operating in 2016 and since then has covered in excess of >500,000 hectares of arable crops for farmers and agri-businesses. Their platform is utilised at key decision-making points in the growing season to allow intelligent and specific information to inform chemical or operational input decisions that decrease costs and improve outputs.
Rezatec
Venture Round in 2018
Rezatec specializes in the application of data science to satellite imagery and geospatial data, providing cloud-based analytics for managing high-value, land-based assets. The company addresses global challenges related to environmental change by utilizing scientific analysis of both satellite and ground data. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to assess physical and environmental hazards that can impact asset integrity, covering sectors such as water, agriculture, infrastructure, and forestry. By offering insights into forest lifecycle, inventory, carbon stock, disturbances, and overall health, Rezatec enables businesses to prioritize, plan, and optimize the management of their assets. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves margins and competitive advantage for customers worldwide.
Cognism
Seed Round in 2018
Cognism is a sales intelligence platform that offers an end-to-end solution for sales organizations to enhance their prospecting efficiency. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enrich customer relationship management (CRM) records, identify trends, and streamline lead generation. Cognism’s platform provides B2B sales teams with a comprehensive blend of real-time data on companies, individuals, and industry events, enabling them to identify and engage potential opportunities more effectively. The service integrates seamlessly with major CRM and email systems, allowing clients to manage their databases and access high-quality, real-time sales data. With additional offices in the USA, Macedonia, and Croatia, Cognism is focused on helping businesses grow and scale their sales processes through innovative technology.
Sofant
Venture Round in 2018
Sofant is focused on developing advanced radio-frequency microelectromechanical systems (RF MEMS) technology aimed at addressing power consumption and heat management challenges in high-frequency phased array antenna systems. The company specializes in creating smart antenna solutions for mobile devices and is actively involved in the millimeter-wave market, which includes applications for fifth-generation communications and satellite communications. By integrating its patented technology with innovative antenna designs and machine learning algorithms, Sofant enables organizations to lower costs and simplify the complexities associated with state-of-the-art antenna designs.
HayBeeSee
Pre Seed Round in 2018
HayBeeSee is introducing fundamental change to "agronomy" and farming best-practice utilising state-of-the-art robotics and AI. We are creating a novel robotics platform allowing large daily coverage as well as close proximity sensing and interaction for farmers. The world of agri-tech is fast moving towards precision agriculture & robotics, yet farmers today lack access to any real products that deliver quality data or impact on their farm at all. Meet the CropHopper®, world’s first robot designed for fast and efficient jumping across fields to scan crops, identify weeds (single leaf), aphids & other bugs, early signs of disease, tiller-count, plant count, grain-counts per head as well as to carry out mechanical weeding and spot spraying. Lightweight, jumping all season, even in growing crops. An integrated, full-season management strategy.
Night Zookeeper
Venture Round in 2017
Night Zookeeper is an online learning platform dedicated to enhancing children's writing and creativity skills. It offers engaging digital experiences that transform children from mere consumers of online content into active creators. The platform includes an online writing tool, a class blog, and a library of interactive lessons, alongside a series of storybooks. These resources provide children with opportunities to participate in various creative activities, both in educational settings and at home, thereby fostering a love for reading and writing.
Q-Bot
Angel Round in 2017
Q-BOT Ltd, a Wandsworth, London, UK-based developer of a robotics platform that can access, survey, evaluate and apply treatments in a wide range of industries and applications. The company is funded through a combination of government grants, private investment and sales revenue, and has been supported by Climate-KIC, The Technology Strategy Board and The Department for Energy and Climate Change.
SentiSum
Seed Round in 2017
SentiSum is an artificial intelligence-powered platform focused on enhancing customer experience by providing actionable insights derived from customer feedback across multiple channels, such as support tickets, emails, voice calls, and surveys. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in London, SentiSum employs advanced natural language processing and generative AI to analyze extensive data sets, enabling businesses to understand customer sentiment and needs effectively. The platform's user-friendly interface and robust data integration capabilities allow sales, customer experience, and product teams to make informed, data-driven decisions that foster customer loyalty and improve retention. With the ability to support over 100 languages and offer customizable solutions, SentiSum serves a diverse range of industries, empowering organizations worldwide to adopt a more customer-centric approach.
Angels in MedCity
Angel Round in 2017
Angels in MedCity is a partnership between MedCity, London Business Angels and Angels4LifeSciences. The programme aims to introduce new people to investing and investing in the healthcare/life sciences sector via investor workshops and introduce business angels to investment opportunities from highly-selected and trained companies. With a particular focus on drug therapies, digital health and medical device technologies, Angels in MedCity brings potential investors together with life sciences experts in a programme aimed at both people who are new to investing and experienced investors who have little or no experience in the life sciences sector. The aim is to build investor understanding in the life sciences sector and support life sciences companies to gain funding to commercialise their ideas. Angels in MedCity has created a community of investors supported through a programme of investor workshops. Using case studies and tips from experienced investors in the field, the workshops explain how to identify and structure a good deal in the life sciences sector, as well as provide expert advice on tax breaks and legal issues.
Jupiter Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2017
Jupiter Diagnostics offers a faster, cheaper way to obtain accurate blood tests. Our patent- protected reader can replace the lab, delivering multiple tests in 10 minutes, from a prick of blood, at prices a third cheaper.
Pyreos
Venture Round in 2017
Pyreos Limited, founded in 2007 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing infrared sensor array products using patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology. The company focuses on providing high-performance, compact sensors for three primary markets: food safety, gas detection and analysis, and fuel and oil condition monitoring. These sectors present significant opportunities, valued at over $1.2 billion, as Pyreos's sensors operate in the mid-infrared spectrum, allowing for precise identification of the molecular composition of materials. Its product offerings include bare die arrays, packaged components, and custom arrays designed for applications such as motion and occupancy detection, flame detection, people counting, spectroscopy, gas detection, and infrared cameras.
Eagle Genomics
Venture Round in 2016
Eagle Genomics is an enterprise software solutions company focused on managing and analyzing genomics and life sciences data. Its suite of products helps life science companies maximize the value of their research and development data by transforming data sets into actionable assets, thereby improving productivity and reducing costs and time in research processes. The company's platform offers an intuitive approach for curating, integrating, sharing, and analyzing scientific data, addressing the challenges faced by industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and agri-tech. With a unique combination of expertise in biology, bioinformatics, data science, and software engineering, Eagle Genomics is well-positioned to tackle the complexities of data management in the genomics era, providing clarity on the value of digital assets and the return on information.
mOm Incubators
Seed Round in 2016
mOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths. It offers the safest possible environment for a pre-term child to thrive in, whilst solving many of the problems of incubating premature children in refugee camps highlighted through James' first hand research.
ZeroHeight
Seed Round in 2016
ZeroHeight is a software company that specializes in a design documentation platform aimed at facilitating the creation of style guides and the reuse of design elements. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company provides an easy-to-use system that enables users to develop up-to-date style guides that are synchronized with both design and code. This capability allows businesses to efficiently create sophisticated style guides, ensuring consistency and ease of access to common design components. Through its innovative platform, ZeroHeight supports organizations in maintaining cohesive design systems.
Pyreos
Venture Round in 2016
Pyreos Limited, founded in 2007 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in developing infrared sensor array products using patented thin film pyro-electric ceramic technology. The company focuses on providing high-performance, compact sensors for three primary markets: food safety, gas detection and analysis, and fuel and oil condition monitoring. These sectors present significant opportunities, valued at over $1.2 billion, as Pyreos's sensors operate in the mid-infrared spectrum, allowing for precise identification of the molecular composition of materials. Its product offerings include bare die arrays, packaged components, and custom arrays designed for applications such as motion and occupancy detection, flame detection, people counting, spectroscopy, gas detection, and infrared cameras.
Rezatec
Seed Round in 2016
Rezatec specializes in the application of data science to satellite imagery and geospatial data, providing cloud-based analytics for managing high-value, land-based assets. The company addresses global challenges related to environmental change by utilizing scientific analysis of both satellite and ground data. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to assess physical and environmental hazards that can impact asset integrity, covering sectors such as water, agriculture, infrastructure, and forestry. By offering insights into forest lifecycle, inventory, carbon stock, disturbances, and overall health, Rezatec enables businesses to prioritize, plan, and optimize the management of their assets. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves margins and competitive advantage for customers worldwide.
Jellagen
Series A in 2016
Jellagen is a Med-Tech company specializing in high-grade native collagen sourced from jellyfish. This unique collagen is utilized for a range of applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and various cell culture processes. Jellagen provides its products in both solution and powder forms, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency that is beneficial for research and medical applications. By offering non-mammalian collagen, the company enables medicinal researchers to conduct in-house research and development, supporting the creation of innovative medical devices and advancing new methods for wound management and tissue engineering.
Advizzo
Pre Seed Round in 2016
We want to use behavioural science to enrich people’s lives, using insights from their own household data. This will change the way people think about water, gas and electricity across the world, preserving natural resources.
Sphere Fluidics
Venture Round in 2016
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a new Life Sciences company which has developed unique products for use in single cell analysis and characterisation and provides collaborative R&D services in this area.
pepperhq
Seed Round in 2015
Pepper is a B2B mobile payments and loyalty application that enables brands to increase their operation efficiency and drive more traffic. Consumers can discover and learn about brands, check-in to pay at stores, earn and redeem loyalty points, pre-order their favorite products, and get access to message alerts sent by these stores. Brands and businesses can gain access to consumer analytics; promote their products; manage their bespoke and loyalty apps using self-help guides and reference apps offered by the platform; and integrate their existing POS environments, analytics packages, loyalty programs, identity providers, and back-office systems with Pepper through a cloud-based API.
Desktop Genetics
Venture Round in 2015
Desktop Genetics is an international biotechnology company to helps researchers discover and treat the root genetic causes of human disease. Desktop Genetics is a recognized leader in genome editing technology, staffed by a dedicated team of genome editing experts, bioinformaticians, and data scientists. The company's tools and technologies are used by organizations all over the world. It enables the work of their pharma, biotech, and academic customers working in drug discovery and functional genomics.
Ecomnova
Seed Round in 2015
Ecomnova Limited is an e-commerce web design, development, and marketing company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Beaulily Trading Limited, Ecomnova specializes in creating and maintaining white-label gifting websites for retailers and partners. The company offers a retail marketing platform that enhances user experience through personalization, real-time user tracking, product customization, and conversion rate optimization. Ecomnova serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and publishers, helping them effectively promote their businesses in popular online marketplaces.
Captive Media
Angel Round in 2015
Captive Media Ltd is a British company that specializes in developing and managing an interactive entertainment system designed for washrooms, particularly targeting male users. The company offers a patented urinal-mounted gaming console that features networked digital video screens displaying a mix of engaging content and advertisements. The system utilizes infra-red sensors to detect a user's stream, allowing them to control interactive games without physical contact with the screen. Games include activities such as trivia quizzes, slalom skiing, and racing, designed to capitalize on the average dwell time of 55 seconds at urinals. The units are retrofitted into existing washroom facilities and require only power and internet connections, making them suitable for installation in bars, clubs, hotels, sports venues, and shopping malls throughout the UK and EU. Captive Media also collaborates with brands and agencies to promote responsible drinking and branded products through its innovative advertising platform, which is reinforced to an industrial grade and is both waterproof and vandal-proof.
Lightpoint Medical
Series A in 2014
Lightpoint Medical, Ltd. is a medical device company based in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging technologies for cancer surgery, particularly through its Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging (CLI) technology. This breakthrough intraoperative imaging tool allows for real-time detection of cancer during surgical procedures, which can significantly reduce the chances of cancer recurrence and the necessity for reoperations. By optimizing the performance of robotic cancer surgery, Lightpoint Medical aims to provide healthcare professionals with advanced tools that enhance surgical decision-making and improve patient outcomes, ultimately contributing to cost savings within the healthcare system.
Ownfone
Angel Round in 2014
OwnFone is a mini, light, customisable mobile phone that just calls the people you need. It is ideal for people who don’t need or can’t use a smartphone. To make a call, simply press the name or picture of the person you want to call. You can have up to twelve names on your OwnFone and it receives calls too. It’s about the size of a credit card and comes with a matching lanyard so you can keep it on you at all times. The secret to the simplicity of their mobile phone is that it is made for each user. They deliver it to you ready to use, with no setup and within five working days. The OwnFone comes fully charged and with its own micro USB charger included. The charge will last about three days, although for simplicity they advise charging daily. OwnFone Handsets are designed to work with OwnFone Airtime
Videregen
Series A in 2014
Videregen Limited is a regenerative medicine company based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, focused on developing organ replacement products to combat the chronic shortage of organs for transplantation. Established in 2011 as a spin-out from the Northwick Park Institute of Medical Research, the company specializes in creating biological scaffolds for organ regeneration, particularly targeting trachea, small bowel, and liver replacements. Utilizing decellularized organ scaffolds, Videregen's technology enables the seeding of these scaffolds with a patient’s own stem cells, resulting in personalized, non-immunogenic organ replacements. The company aims to pioneer commercially available organ replacement products, addressing critical health challenges and enhancing patient quality of life while potentially reducing healthcare costs.
Oxtex
Series A in 2014
Oxtex Limited is a spinout medical device company from the University of Oxford that manufactures anisotropic self-inflating tissue expanders. It is based on hydrogel technology which provides novel soft tissue expansion solutions that address a wide range of clinical applications across reconstructive plastic surgery and restorative dentistry.
Commonplace
Seed Round in 2014
Commonplace is a citizen engagement platform focused on enhancing community influence in local planning and development processes. By facilitating communication between developers, city managers, and residents, the platform allows users to express concerns, propose solutions, and participate in formal consultations regarding planning applications. Unlike traditional consultation methods, which can be cumbersome and infrequent, Commonplace fosters ongoing dialogue and collaboration, helping communities actively shape their neighborhoods. The platform also provides tools for co-designing solutions and analyzing the social impact of new developments. By simplifying local participation and offering real-time insights into community sentiments, Commonplace enables a deeper connection between local authorities and residents, ultimately benefiting both parties by promoting transparency and responsiveness in urban planning.
TravelAi
Angel Round in 2014
TravelAi is an ESA BIC incubated and InnovateUK supported startup, using its proprietary Transport-specific AI to create multi-modal and multi-country movement trajectories used to solve a wide range of transport challenges. The multi-disciplinary and multi-award winning teams operate from offices in the UK, Finland and Portugal and have successfully delivering over $4m in projects since 2016. The TravelAi Software Development Kit (SDK) is for embedding into native Android and iOS apps and gives Enterprise clients the same ability to automatically capture their customer movement trajectories as our B2B2C offering in the MyWays app. Insights include capturing their routes and mode of travel be they by train, metro, tram, bus, car, bike, plane or foot across Europe, N.America or Australasia. Providing a software solution to run on smartphones is designed to captialise on their mass adoption and to remove the need for our clients to make any OPEX or hardware infrastructure spending. TravelAi believes passionately in the ethical use of geosptail data and improtance of making a sector such as transport perform better by helping the stakeholders learn more about their customers needs and habits.
Altabrisa Group
Series C in 2014
The Altabrisa Group is a consultancy company in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology. They offer first-rate GXP (GCP, GLP, and GMP) consulting services. Their purpose is to provide a tailored approach and global delivery. They are a small consulting and management firm. Southern Pharma Consultants provides a broad range of quality and regulatory compliance consulting services. They also offer consulting services such as quality and compliance audits, pre-approval inspection preparation, process, utility, computer, and facility validation, as well as CMC analytical, formulation, manufacturing, and quality services.
Michelson Diagnostics
Series A in 2014
Michelson Diagnostics is the developer and manufacturer of products based on Multi-Beam Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the uniquely powerful, innovative optical imaging technology that is capable of imaging living tissue microstructure at < 10 µm resolution,in real time, to depths of 1 mm or more.
Hopster TV
Seed Round in 2013
Hopster is a beautifully designed app for the under-sixes, aiming to strike the perfect balance between learning and fun.
Eagle Genomics
Seed Round in 2013
Eagle Genomics is an enterprise software solutions company focused on managing and analyzing genomics and life sciences data. Its suite of products helps life science companies maximize the value of their research and development data by transforming data sets into actionable assets, thereby improving productivity and reducing costs and time in research processes. The company's platform offers an intuitive approach for curating, integrating, sharing, and analyzing scientific data, addressing the challenges faced by industries such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and agri-tech. With a unique combination of expertise in biology, bioinformatics, data science, and software engineering, Eagle Genomics is well-positioned to tackle the complexities of data management in the genomics era, providing clarity on the value of digital assets and the return on information.
NorthRow
Angel Round in 2013
NorthRow is a web-based platform designed to enhance risk, compliance, and anti-fraud decision-making for regulated businesses. It offers a suite of features that can be utilized individually or in conjunction, allowing users to conduct comprehensive checks on individuals, companies, and identification documents. The platform facilitates identity verification across various risk factors and integrates multiple data sources to authenticate businesses, as well as to verify essential documents like passports and visas. By digitizing compliance technologies, NorthRow streamlines onboarding processes and strengthens client due diligence through continuous monitoring of customer profiles, thereby enabling businesses to effectively manage regulatory risks and enhance customer experiences while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Blu Wireless Technology
Seed Round in 2013
Blu Wireless Technology is a Silicon IP company specializing in the development of 60GHz baseband technology aimed at enhancing WiGig and 4G backhaul applications. The company focuses on creating high-bandwidth communication systems tailored for the telecom and semiconductor markets, enabling clients to efficiently establish 5G infrastructure. Blu Wireless offers its technology as a complete System IP solution, capable of delivering data rates exceeding multiple Gbps over distances greater than 300 meters. With expertise in mmWave silicon IP and a deep understanding of market demands, Blu Wireless provides partners and customers with reliable solutions that stand out in a competitive landscape while remaining cost-effective and timely.
Stylechi
Seed Round in 2013
Stylechi, a London, UK-based social e-commerce specialist Led by Emmanuel Eribo, CEO, Stylechi has built an online ecommerce social platform which offers each user their own individual prices for items based on their purchasing history and their interactions on the site. The website’s real-time loyalty system remembers and rewards the members of the Stylechi community instantly.
Glopho
Funding Round in 2013
Glopho is the digital community for sharing and selling your news photos. It is an online photo-sharing marketplace designed specifically to allow anyone to “make the news” and make money too by selling the photos they take. Glopho provides media owners with an organised source of new content in a world where the news is increasing captured by all of us on our phones. Millions of people with a camera in their pocket - budding amateur photographers or seasoned professionals - can share their own version of news. The riots, the Royal procession or a dog on a skateboard; any photo can be easily and immediately shared via the Glopho website and mobile apps and then onwards through Facebook, Twitter or other social channels. Glopho is completely free to use and takes ‘citizen photo-journalism’ to new levels. Glopho is not trying to be another social network. It allows everyone to easily share the pictures they take with the wider world whilst users can follow their favourite photographers to see all the news they share, every day. And most importantly the user retains copyright to any photo that they upload and if Glopho sells it for them then they get 50% of the proceeds. Sort of Getty meets Instagram. Glopho also allows brands, charities and indeed the wider business community to reach out directly and share their photo content with a visual engaged audience who, in turn, have the opportunity to share the content on and through to the wider web. Glopho apps are available in both iOS and Android versions to make it even easier for people to post their pictures and enjoy looking at Glopho while on the go and those using digital cameras rather than smartphones can upload their pictures via the website. Glopho is the brainchild of award-winning photojournalist and ex-Times picture editor Simon Walker, now founder and CEO of Glopho. The idea and the business he has created has been developed over the last two years. Thorough Beta testing has allowed iterative development and the creation of the current proposition and the next phase of development, both on the web and across the apps, is scheduled to be released over the coming months.
Trident Energy
Funding Round in 2013
Trident Energy Limited is an independent developer of technology for the offshore renewable energy sector, specializing in linear generators that convert sea wave motion into electricity. Founded in 2003 and based in London, the company has created the PowerPod, a patented and cost-effective solution that simplifies the process of harnessing energy from waves. This technology integrates standard solid-state power electronics to control the generator and produce usable electrical power. PowerPod can be utilized as a power take-off system in various Wave Energy Converters and oscillating hydrofoil tidal stream devices. Additionally, Trident is developing a small wave energy generator that can be attached to existing offshore infrastructure, providing autonomous off-grid power and reducing reliance on diesel generators, thereby minimizing environmental risks. By offering a modular and generic solution for the offshore renewable energy market, Trident Energy aims to collaborate with partners to enhance next-generation offshore wind foundations and promote sustainable energy solutions.
Sphere Fluidics
Series A in 2013
Sphere Fluidics Limited is a new Life Sciences company which has developed unique products for use in single cell analysis and characterisation and provides collaborative R&D services in this area.
Sustainable Marine Energy
Funding Round in 2013
Sustainable Marine Energy is developing a cost-effective deployment platform for the tidal energy industry. The platform technology (PLAT-O) is moored subsea and is specifically designed to solve the sector’s toughest challenges.
OR Productivity
Series A in 2012
OR Productivity PLC, a medical robotics company, focuses on the development and commercialization of surgical robotics to healthcare providers and hospitals. The company develops Freehand, a robotic camera controller for laparoscopic or keyhole surgery. Its Freehand system provides surgeons with improved quality and control of visualization during keyhole procedures. The company markets its technology through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. OR Productivity PLC was founded in 2010 and is based in Guildford, the United Kingdom with additional offices in the United States.
Cipher Surgical
Funding Round in 2012
Cipher Surgical Limited is a medical device company established to design, patent and globally market a unique laparoscopic medical device for maintaining a clear distal window of the laparoscope during an operative procedure.
Cycell
Venture Round in 2012
Cycell is an early-stage specialist mobile network operator based in the United Kingdom.
Scour Prevention
Angel Round in 2012
Scour Prevention Systems Ltd specializes in developing innovative solutions to combat scour around marine structures, particularly in offshore environments. The company has created a patented scour prevention mat made from recycled tires, designed to address the erosion caused by water flow around piles and foundations. Scour can lead to unstable structures, particularly around offshore wind turbines, resulting in potential operational shutdowns and financial losses. The company's products find applications across various sectors, including offshore wind energy, subsea oil and gas installations, and coastal engineering projects. Since its incorporation in 2009 and based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Scour Prevention Systems Ltd has conducted extensive testing of its technology, with final field trials pending to validate its effectiveness in real-world conditions.
Gloople
Seed Round in 2012
We have designed the UK's 1st social sharing e-commerce platform with mobile functionality. Targeting Start-up and SME it allows them to have complete control over their social commerce solution. It enables them to automate engagement with their customers, increasing their ROI around social media with a powerful, versatile and affordable platform. Gloople's shopping cart fully integrates with GroupBuy, Flash Sale, Mobile, Embedded Store, Affiliate Network & Social Hub What makes Gloople innovative? It combines many proven social commerce tools and technologies into one affordable, powerful and modular e-commerce platform. These tools are centrally controlled through a single CMS/stock and payment system giving the brand and retailers full control and ease of use. Glooples technology allows the licensee to fully customise and design the store and upscale to the requirements of the business, without compromise. The modular architecture gives clients the flexibility and scalability for global growth. No recommendations for this position Ask for a recommendation
CrowdVision
Angel Round in 2012
CrowdVision is a leading automated pedestrian analytics and insights company. CrowdVision software shows what is happening to an entire pedestrian population, in real time. This enables infrastructure operators like airports, transport hubs, retail malls, convention centres and theme parks to act decisively to increase efficiency and profitability, both in the moment and in the future, whilst improving their customers’ experience. The CrowdVision solution processes live video input from commercial off the shelf cameras, and detects pedestrian movements automatically using sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques. CrowdVision outputs live data about everything from flows, queues and wait times to processing times, occupancies, and asset utilisation. Live dashboards reveal actionable insights to improve real-time operations, whilst accumulated historical data provides reliable evidence for planning and investment decisions. CrowdVision is headquartered in London, with regional offices in Dubai, Melbourne, and New York. More information is available at crowdvision.com.
Circalit
Angel Round in 2012
Circalit enables authors to build a readership for their projects and get real-time feedback on their work. Circalit allows writers to create an industry fanbase and receive feedback, becoming part of an ever-growing network of writers, critics and industry professionals.
LumeJet
Angel Round in 2012
LumeJet Limited develops photonic imaging printers. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Glopho
Seed Round in 2012
Glopho is the digital community for sharing and selling your news photos. It is an online photo-sharing marketplace designed specifically to allow anyone to “make the news” and make money too by selling the photos they take. Glopho provides media owners with an organised source of new content in a world where the news is increasing captured by all of us on our phones. Millions of people with a camera in their pocket - budding amateur photographers or seasoned professionals - can share their own version of news. The riots, the Royal procession or a dog on a skateboard; any photo can be easily and immediately shared via the Glopho website and mobile apps and then onwards through Facebook, Twitter or other social channels. Glopho is completely free to use and takes ‘citizen photo-journalism’ to new levels. Glopho is not trying to be another social network. It allows everyone to easily share the pictures they take with the wider world whilst users can follow their favourite photographers to see all the news they share, every day. And most importantly the user retains copyright to any photo that they upload and if Glopho sells it for them then they get 50% of the proceeds. Sort of Getty meets Instagram. Glopho also allows brands, charities and indeed the wider business community to reach out directly and share their photo content with a visual engaged audience who, in turn, have the opportunity to share the content on and through to the wider web. Glopho apps are available in both iOS and Android versions to make it even easier for people to post their pictures and enjoy looking at Glopho while on the go and those using digital cameras rather than smartphones can upload their pictures via the website. Glopho is the brainchild of award-winning photojournalist and ex-Times picture editor Simon Walker, now founder and CEO of Glopho. The idea and the business he has created has been developed over the last two years. Thorough Beta testing has allowed iterative development and the creation of the current proposition and the next phase of development, both on the web and across the apps, is scheduled to be released over the coming months.
Isotera
Venture Round in 2012
Isotera, UK-based LED lighting specialist. Led by CEO Marc Ottolini, Isotera has developed an intelligent LED lighting system which is designed to improve the performance of LED lights, and makes installation more affordable. The company is now working in partnership with players in the global lighting supply chain to offer end to end solutions to contractors and system integrators.
Michelson Diagnostics
Venture Round in 2012
Michelson Diagnostics is the developer and manufacturer of products based on Multi-Beam Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the uniquely powerful, innovative optical imaging technology that is capable of imaging living tissue microstructure at < 10 µm resolution,in real time, to depths of 1 mm or more.
Oxtex
Funding Round in 2012
Oxtex Limited is a spinout medical device company from the University of Oxford that manufactures anisotropic self-inflating tissue expanders. It is based on hydrogel technology which provides novel soft tissue expansion solutions that address a wide range of clinical applications across reconstructive plastic surgery and restorative dentistry.
Cycell
Angel Round in 2011
Cycell is an early-stage specialist mobile network operator based in the United Kingdom.
Pavegen
Seed Round in 2011
Pavegen, founded in 2009, is the global leader in harvesting energy and data from footfall. Their mission is to make our technology available to all communities, empowering people for a better world. We connect people to sustainability and smart cities, creating powerful experiences which convert footsteps into off-grid energy, rich data and rewards. Our technology enables people to directly engage with clean energy, to increase their understanding of sustainability issues, and to connect purposefully with brands. Technology alone won’t make cities perform more efficiently. It’s about changing behaviours. Pavegen’s combination of physical interactivity and rich data is helping to bring smart cities to life. With over 150 installations worldwide including our recent arrays in Washington DC’s Dupont Circle, cities and brands are recognising the value of people power.
Orbel Health
Seed Round in 2011
Orbel Health Limited, based in London, UK, is a healthcare startup focused on enhancing hand hygiene among healthcare professionals. The company has developed a patented personal alcohol hand gel dispenser that facilitates single-handed use, thereby increasing compliance with hand cleaning protocols. This innovative device utilizes a set of roller balls to dispense gel in any direction, which aids in preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA. By reducing touchpoint infection risks, Orbel Health aims to improve overall hygiene practices within healthcare settings.
Scour Prevention
Funding Round in 2011
Scour Prevention Systems Ltd specializes in developing innovative solutions to combat scour around marine structures, particularly in offshore environments. The company has created a patented scour prevention mat made from recycled tires, designed to address the erosion caused by water flow around piles and foundations. Scour can lead to unstable structures, particularly around offshore wind turbines, resulting in potential operational shutdowns and financial losses. The company's products find applications across various sectors, including offshore wind energy, subsea oil and gas installations, and coastal engineering projects. Since its incorporation in 2009 and based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Scour Prevention Systems Ltd has conducted extensive testing of its technology, with final field trials pending to validate its effectiveness in real-world conditions.
The Electrospinning Company
Angel Round in 2011
The Electrospinning Company Ltd. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of biomaterials for regenerative medical devices and 3D cell culture applications. Based in Didcot, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including aligned fiber scaffolds, removable scaffold discs, and tissue culture plates with hanging inserts. These products are utilized in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug discovery research. Additionally, the company provides various services, such as scaffold design, sterilization protocol development, regulatory support, and manufacturing for clinical trials. The Electrospinning Company collaborates with academic research groups to create innovative nanofiber solutions that address industrial challenges and enhance medical functions. Founded in 2008, the company also sells its products online, making its advanced biomaterials accessible for in vitro and in vivo applications.
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