Octopus Ventures

Vyn is a mobile-first, secure, cloud-based enterprise tool that increases productivity and builds capability, empowering users to get the most out of their business workflow investments. Vyn aims to create a more human business environment, powered by more human communications and using technology, such as video and mobile, to simplify and improve working lives. It was founded in 2013 and is based in London.

Founded in 2018, Manual is a London-based startup dedicated to men's health and wellbeing. It offers diagnostic tools, blood tests, and expert advice to empower men with data-driven insights for proactive health decisions.

Puraffinity specializes in designing and developing precision materials for water treatment. Founded in 2015 and based in London, it has pioneered a sustainable novel adsorbent capable of removing challenging pollutants from contaminated water and wastewater. Utilizing advanced supramolecular chemistry methods, Puraffinity's technology binds target chemicals to functionalized sustainable materials, addressing imminent water quality challenges while promoting positive environmental impact.

Founded in 2015, Switchee specializes in connected devices and analytics for social housing. It provides an IoT-enabled smart thermostat that helps landlords manage heating and hot water efficiently, reduces fuel bills, and improves communication with residents. The company serves large residential landlords and has become a market leader in the UK's social housing IoT sector.

LabGenius Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on discovering and developing new protein therapeutics to address unmet medical needs, including conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes a machine learning-driven evolution engine and a robotic platform known as EVA, which is capable of designing, conducting, and learning from its own experiments. This innovative approach integrates advanced technologies from synthetic biology, robotics, and machine learning, enabling the engineering of protein drugs with enhanced properties such as protease stability and tissue penetration. By leveraging these cutting-edge methodologies, LabGenius aims to provide physicians with access to novel protein therapeutics that are developed through automation and intelligent design.

Sprout.ai specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based software solutions for claims management and fraud detection in personal and commercial insurance lines. Its flagship product, Contextual AI, uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to streamline claims processes, reduce settlement times, enhance fraud detection, and ensure industrial-grade security.

Puraffinity specializes in designing and developing precision materials for water treatment. Founded in 2015 and based in London, it has pioneered a sustainable novel adsorbent capable of removing challenging pollutants from contaminated water and wastewater. Utilizing advanced supramolecular chemistry methods, Puraffinity's technology binds target chemicals to functionalized sustainable materials, addressing imminent water quality challenges while promoting positive environmental impact.

Pear Bio is a biotechnology company based in Boston and London. It develops precision medicine-guided therapeutics for hard-to-treat cancers using AI. The company analyzes tumor biopsies and blood to identify new targets, then tests drug candidates directly on patient samples using its proprietary immune-microtumor system.

HelloSelf is a UK-based company founded in 2018 by Charles Wells that offers online counseling and life coaching services aimed at helping individuals manage stress. The company provides professionally validated assessments for stress, anxiety, and confidence, allowing users to schedule appointments with psychologists and therapists at their convenience. HelloSelf's services are designed to support mental well-being through accessible and flexible therapeutic options.

Kita is an insurance company based in London, established in 2021, with a mission to support the transition to a decarbonized world. Recognizing the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Kita aims to address the lack of insurance for carbon offsets within the voluntary carbon markets, which has hindered the development and scalability of effective carbon sequestration solutions. By offering parametric insurance products, Kita seeks to guarantee the quality and delivery of carbon offsets and negative emission technologies, thereby mitigating risk for both buyers and sellers in carbon transactions. This innovative approach aims to foster confidence and investment in high-quality carbon solutions, ultimately accelerating efforts to combat climate change. As Kita progresses toward becoming a fully operational insurance provider, it remains open to engaging with potential clients and partners interested in advancing carbon insurance solutions.

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.

Founded in 2018, Raylo offers iPhones on a subscription basis with full insurance coverage against loss, theft, and accidental damage. Its unique model enables customers to upgrade regularly by returning their old devices for refurbishment and resale, promoting sustainability.

Bondaval is a London-based digital platform founded in 2020 that focuses on B2B credit security, aimed at replacing traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. The company provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative for businesses, enabling them to issue, amend, renew, and claim on secured credit in real-time. Bondaval's platform offers features such as live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, which help clients to optimize their working capital and save time. By democratizing access to credit alternatives, Bondaval empowers businesses of all sizes to enhance their financial flexibility and growth potential.

Tatum Limited is a blockchain development platform established in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on providing developers with a user-friendly application programming interface (API) that facilitates the integration of blockchain technology into their applications. By streamlining access to advanced blockchain infrastructure, Tatum enables developers to build and deploy blockchain-based solutions quickly and efficiently. Its platform is designed to simplify the complexities of blockchain development, making it accessible for a wide range of software projects.

Wazoku offers a Web-based idea management platform that enables organizations to capture, evaluate, and select ideas from employees, partners, and customers. Its solutions include Custom Spotlight for tailored ideation, Business Spotlight for enterprise-wide innovation, Government Spotlight for public sector use, and Idea Spotlight for structured idea management. Wazoku also provides consulting services, workshops, and integration support to facilitate successful innovation strategies.

Founded in 2018, Raylo offers iPhones on a subscription basis with full insurance coverage against loss, theft, and accidental damage. Its unique model enables customers to upgrade regularly by returning their old devices for refurbishment and resale, promoting sustainability.

Papercup specializes in automated video localization. Its software uses advanced neural networks and speech synthesis to translate voice tracks in videos, enabling content creators to reach global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively.

Foodsteps is a London-based startup that has created a platform designed to assist the food sector in minimizing its carbon footprint. The company specializes in providing tools and services for calculating and labeling the environmental impact of food products. Its offerings include carbon footprint assessments, environmental impact calculations, sustainability reports, and engagement services. By enabling clients to measure and understand their environmental impact, Foodsteps aims to promote sustainability within the food industry and help businesses implement effective strategies for reducing their ecological footprint.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

Mention Me is a London-based software-as-a-service platform, founded in 2013, that helps online businesses run refer-a-friend programs. The platform enables customers to refer brands to friends via email or social media, rewarding both the referrer and the referred customer, and supports social sharing and name sharing to capture real-world conversations. It provides offers tailored to different customers, cohort-based A/B testing for campaign optimization, and integrates with e-commerce platforms and tag containers to synchronize referral data with core systems. Real-time results are shown through a referral dashboard, with ongoing performance reviews and best-practice guidance for merchants seeking new customer acquisition and growth through word-of-mouth marketing.

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.

Synchtank Ltd. is a cloud-based software company specializing in intellectual property license management for the music industry. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, the company provides a comprehensive platform for musicians, publishers, labels, and music supervisors to streamline the licensing process for digital music and video assets. Synchtank's solutions automate various operations, including asset and catalog management, descriptive track analysis, and integrated pitching and marketing modules. The software enhances workflow efficiency by minimizing manual input and facilitating communication and delivery processes. Its client base spans multiple countries, including Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and includes notable companies such as Disney Music Group, 20th Century Fox Music, and Sony Pictures. By modernizing and organizing music licensing operations, Synchtank helps its clients save time and resources while improving overall productivity.

Ometria is a London-based SaaS company that provides an ecommerce intelligence platform for retailers to optimize customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and on-site experiences. The platform uses customer data and analytics to build detailed profiles and deliver personalized, cross-channel campaigns, enabling retailers to send relevant messages, improve engagement, and drive revenue. Founded in 2013, Ometria serves retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond with scalable big data capabilities that power data-driven decision making in commerce.

Founded in London in 2015 with a presence in New York, Permutive develops an ad-server for sponsored content. It specializes in creating custom ad-formats and rebuilding data in programmatic advertising to protect privacy.

Bondaval is a London-based digital platform founded in 2020 that focuses on B2B credit security, aimed at replacing traditional collateral-based instruments and trade credit insurance. The company provides a more secure, capital-efficient, and cost-effective alternative for businesses, enabling them to issue, amend, renew, and claim on secured credit in real-time. Bondaval's platform offers features such as live risk monitoring, alerts, and streamlined claims handling, which help clients to optimize their working capital and save time. By democratizing access to credit alternatives, Bondaval empowers businesses of all sizes to enhance their financial flexibility and growth potential.

AllPlants Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in preparing and delivering vegan meal packages across the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes from Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. AllPlants focuses on providing convenient, healthy, and sustainable meal options, with its frozen meals being handmade to ensure essential nutrients are preserved. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices, utilizing packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By delivering these carefully crafted meals directly to customers' doorsteps, AllPlants aims to promote a plant-based lifestyle that benefits both individuals and the planet.

Founded in 2013, Elliptic is a London-based company that specializes in blockchain analytics and compliance. It provides actionable intelligence on cryptocurrency transactions to financial institutions, regulators, and government agencies, aiming to combat illicit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.

Tatum Limited is a blockchain development platform established in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company focuses on providing developers with a user-friendly application programming interface (API) that facilitates the integration of blockchain technology into their applications. By streamlining access to advanced blockchain infrastructure, Tatum enables developers to build and deploy blockchain-based solutions quickly and efficiently. Its platform is designed to simplify the complexities of blockchain development, making it accessible for a wide range of software projects.

LVNDR Health is a digital platform focused on enhancing sexual well-being for LGBTQ+ individuals while modernizing sexual healthcare for clinics. Established in 2018 and based in London, the company offers a comprehensive solution that allows users to access remote care, empowering them to take control of their sexual health. The platform features tailored services that cater specifically to the unique needs of its users, facilitating activity logging, partner tracking, and health monitoring. By bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers, LVNDR Health aims to improve the overall sexual health experience for its community.

OLIO is a London-based mobile application founded in 2015 that facilitates the sharing of surplus food and other items within local communities to combat waste and promote sustainability. By allowing users to list and share unwanted food items through a location-based platform, OLIO connects neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses, effectively reducing food waste and fostering a sense of community. The app not only encourages individuals to share excess food but also collaborates with local retailers to redistribute unsold or unserved food, addressing the broader issue of waste management. Through its innovative approach, OLIO aims to transform societal attitudes towards waste and contribute to environmental preservation.

Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

Founded in 2018, Raylo offers iPhones on a subscription basis with full insurance coverage against loss, theft, and accidental damage. Its unique model enables customers to upgrade regularly by returning their old devices for refurbishment and resale, promoting sustainability.

XYZ Reality Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing innovative augmented reality solutions for the construction industry. The company's flagship product, HoloSite, is an engineering-grade device that allows construction workers to view building information models (BIM) on-site with millimeter accuracy, effectively eliminating the reliance on traditional 2D drawings. By leveraging this technology, XYZ Reality enables real-time decision-making in the field, reducing construction costs by up to 20% and minimizing disputes and errors associated with miscommunication between architects and builders. The company's approach facilitates improved collaboration and productivity on-site, streamlining the construction process and enhancing overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, XYZ Reality is focused on transforming the way construction projects are executed through advanced augmented reality applications.

Minimum develops a real-time platform that serves as a single source of truth for carbon accounting. Its software calculates a business's carbon footprint, provides personalized coaching to reduce emissions, and helps plan an effective route to net-zero.

Sprout.ai specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based software solutions for claims management and fraud detection in personal and commercial insurance lines. Its flagship product, Contextual AI, uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to streamline claims processes, reduce settlement times, enhance fraud detection, and ensure industrial-grade security.

WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.

Whirli is a London-based company that offers a subscription service for children's toys, allowing parents and their children to access a diverse range of toys for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2018, Whirli provides a shareable toy box concept where parents can select toys, have them delivered, and return them after use in exchange for different items. This model not only offers convenience and value for families but also promotes sustainability by encouraging the reuse of toys, thereby reducing environmental impact.

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.

TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.

Founded in London in 2015 with a presence in New York, Permutive develops an ad-server for sponsored content. It specializes in creating custom ad-formats and rebuilding data in programmatic advertising to protect privacy.

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.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

Skew Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops and operates an online marketplace focused on providing market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets. The platform offers real-time data analytics specifically for bitcoin and ether derivatives, catering to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Skew provides users with customized services and essential tools, including market and custom data dashboards, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, the company aims to enhance market participants' ability to navigate the evolving digital assets space.

Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Ometria is a London-based SaaS company that provides an ecommerce intelligence platform for retailers to optimize customer segmentation, product merchandising, marketing, and on-site experiences. The platform uses customer data and analytics to build detailed profiles and deliver personalized, cross-channel campaigns, enabling retailers to send relevant messages, improve engagement, and drive revenue. Founded in 2013, Ometria serves retailers across the UK, Europe, and beyond with scalable big data capabilities that power data-driven decision making in commerce.

Founded in 2013, Elliptic is a London-based company that specializes in blockchain analytics and compliance. It provides actionable intelligence on cryptocurrency transactions to financial institutions, regulators, and government agencies, aiming to combat illicit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.

Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Digital Shadows Ltd. is a cyber threat intelligence company focused on protecting organizations from data loss and targeted cyber attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dallas, the company offers a range of services through its Digital Shadows SearchLight platform. This platform helps clients identify and mitigate digital risks by detecting data loss, monitoring hostile groups, and securing online brands. Key features include Data SearchLight for discovering leaked material, Threat SearchLight for tracking potential threats, and Brand Protect for monitoring mentions of organizations to flag damaging information. Additionally, the company provides VIP Protect, which focuses on personal threat monitoring and protecting sensitive information. Digital Shadows serves various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, defense, and government, and has established a strategic partnership with Lockpath, Inc. The company's services enable organizations to enhance their cyber situational awareness and effectively manage their digital risks.

Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.

Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

Patch Gardens Ltd. is a gardening service company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing a wide range of plants, pots, and gardening accessories for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Founded in 2015, Patch offers a selection of decorative plants, including various unique species, and a diverse array of pots and accessories, catering to customers' needs for home decoration and gardening. The company operates an online platform that allows users to browse and select plants and gardening items, facilitating door-to-door delivery. Additionally, Patch provides garden maintenance services to assist customers in caring for their plants.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Mosaic Smart Data operates an online platform that consolidates diverse datasets, enabling real-time analytics for capital market participants. It empowers trading, sales, and management functions to monitor fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) trading data in real time, fostering informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

ThirdEye, LLC operates an artificial intelligence-based security platform that utilizes real-time deep learning on CCTV video streams. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company enhances existing security infrastructure by providing retail staff with an AI assistant that analyzes shop floor activity. The platform is designed to combat shoplifting, reduce queue times, prevent stockouts, and deliver actionable analytics for brick-and-mortar retailers. By detecting suspicious behavior and relevant events in real-time, ThirdEye aims to improve the safety and efficiency of retail environments, enabling companies to make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Fluidly, established in 2016 and based in London, specializes in cash flow management and forecasting software. It leverages data science, accounting expertise, and machine learning to provide intuitive, AI-powered cash flow forecasting and management solutions. Fluidly's software automates cash flow forecasting using transaction data from accounting systems, offering small and medium enterprises real-time, invoice-level insights to optimize their financial future and make informed decisions.

SLAMcore develops simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for augmented/virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Its technology enables moving robots to localize, navigate, and understand unfamiliar surroundings using visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and event camera SLAM. The company's ETAM 2D and ETAM 3D methods demonstrate real-time, high dynamic range, and resolution intensity for event-based cameras. SLAMcore licenses its algorithms for smart technology like drones and self-driving vehicles.

AllPlants Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in preparing and delivering vegan meal packages across the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse menu featuring dishes from Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. AllPlants focuses on providing convenient, healthy, and sustainable meal options, with its frozen meals being handmade to ensure essential nutrients are preserved. The company is committed to environmentally friendly practices, utilizing packaging that is 100% recyclable, partly compostable, and mostly reusable. By delivering these carefully crafted meals directly to customers' doorsteps, AllPlants aims to promote a plant-based lifestyle that benefits both individuals and the planet.

OLIO is a London-based mobile application founded in 2015 that facilitates the sharing of surplus food and other items within local communities to combat waste and promote sustainability. By allowing users to list and share unwanted food items through a location-based platform, OLIO connects neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses, effectively reducing food waste and fostering a sense of community. The app not only encourages individuals to share excess food but also collaborates with local retailers to redistribute unsold or unserved food, addressing the broader issue of waste management. Through its innovative approach, OLIO aims to transform societal attitudes towards waste and contribute to environmental preservation.

Patch Gardens Ltd. is a gardening service company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing a wide range of plants, pots, and gardening accessories for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Founded in 2015, Patch offers a selection of decorative plants, including various unique species, and a diverse array of pots and accessories, catering to customers' needs for home decoration and gardening. The company operates an online platform that allows users to browse and select plants and gardening items, facilitating door-to-door delivery. Additionally, Patch provides garden maintenance services to assist customers in caring for their plants.

We Got POP Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in London, operates an online platform facilitating the casting of supporting artists for film, TV, and advertising productions. The platform connects casting agents with suitable artists, streamlining the sourcing, management, and booking processes, while also providing artists direct access to opportunities through production companies or agent panels.

Mush is a London-based social platform founded in 2016 by Sarah Hesz and Katie Massie-Taylor. It operates as an online community, connecting mothers with children of similar ages, fostering social interaction and combating loneliness among parents.

Founded in 2011, Depop is a London-based company operating a mobile application that facilitates buying, selling, discovering, and exploring diverse items. With over 21 million registered users across 147 countries, it serves as a global platform for stylists, designers, artists, sellers, and collectors to showcase unique products.

Founded in London in 2015 with a presence in New York, Permutive develops an ad-server for sponsored content. It specializes in creating custom ad-formats and rebuilding data in programmatic advertising to protect privacy.

Fluidly, established in 2016 and based in London, specializes in cash flow management and forecasting software. It leverages data science, accounting expertise, and machine learning to provide intuitive, AI-powered cash flow forecasting and management solutions. Fluidly's software automates cash flow forecasting using transaction data from accounting systems, offering small and medium enterprises real-time, invoice-level insights to optimize their financial future and make informed decisions.

Digital Shadows Ltd. is a cyber threat intelligence company focused on protecting organizations from data loss and targeted cyber attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dallas, the company offers a range of services through its Digital Shadows SearchLight platform. This platform helps clients identify and mitigate digital risks by detecting data loss, monitoring hostile groups, and securing online brands. Key features include Data SearchLight for discovering leaked material, Threat SearchLight for tracking potential threats, and Brand Protect for monitoring mentions of organizations to flag damaging information. Additionally, the company provides VIP Protect, which focuses on personal threat monitoring and protecting sensitive information. Digital Shadows serves various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, defense, and government, and has established a strategic partnership with Lockpath, Inc. The company's services enable organizations to enhance their cyber situational awareness and effectively manage their digital risks.

Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

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.

Segura Systems is a provider of compliance software that aims to create ethically sustainable and compliant supply chains. Its platform builds a comprehensive audit trail, enabling users to track purchases from direct suppliers through the extended supply network and to review, segment, and analyze every element of their sourcing. Founded in 2012 by Ian Hepworth and Peter Needle, Segura operates from a London base with a technology and operations hub at Loughborough University’s Science and Enterprise Park. The company serves prominent UK retailers and supports a global network, with more than 2,000 factories and over 18,000 individuals using its platform.

Eve Sleep is a direct-to-consumer sleep brand focusing on the design, branding, marketing, and sale of a broad range of sleep products across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, other parts of Europe, and international markets. The product line includes mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, sleep accessories, and child and baby cot mattresses and bedding. The company sells its products through online channels and retail partnerships. Founded in 2014 and based in London, Eve Sleep aims to provide accessible, quality sleep solutions through a streamlined shopping experience.

Eve Sleep is a direct-to-consumer sleep brand focusing on the design, branding, marketing, and sale of a broad range of sleep products across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, other parts of Europe, and international markets. The product line includes mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, sleep accessories, and child and baby cot mattresses and bedding. The company sells its products through online channels and retail partnerships. Founded in 2014 and based in London, Eve Sleep aims to provide accessible, quality sleep solutions through a streamlined shopping experience.

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.

Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

Founded in 2013, Elliptic is a London-based company that specializes in blockchain analytics and compliance. It provides actionable intelligence on cryptocurrency transactions to financial institutions, regulators, and government agencies, aiming to combat illicit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.

London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. By offering a fractional investment model, London House Exchange allows users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. The platform emphasizes simplicity and transparency in property investment, providing clients with tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and handling necessary paperwork. This enables investors to earn rental income while managing costs effectively.

Adbrain Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in London with operations in New York, specializes in a real-time, self-service demand-side advertising platform. This platform maps customer relationships across various internet-connected devices, channels, and platforms, creating an actionable single customer view for targeted marketing campaigns. It also offers transparent media buying tools, empowering advertisers to run campaigns independently while retaining generated insights. As of October 2017, Adbrain operates as a subsidiary of The Trade Desk, Inc.

Segura Systems is a provider of compliance software that aims to create ethically sustainable and compliant supply chains. Its platform builds a comprehensive audit trail, enabling users to track purchases from direct suppliers through the extended supply network and to review, segment, and analyze every element of their sourcing. Founded in 2012 by Ian Hepworth and Peter Needle, Segura operates from a London base with a technology and operations hub at Loughborough University’s Science and Enterprise Park. The company serves prominent UK retailers and supports a global network, with more than 2,000 factories and over 18,000 individuals using its platform.

Eve Sleep is a direct-to-consumer sleep brand focusing on the design, branding, marketing, and sale of a broad range of sleep products across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, other parts of Europe, and international markets. The product line includes mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, sleep accessories, and child and baby cot mattresses and bedding. The company sells its products through online channels and retail partnerships. Founded in 2014 and based in London, Eve Sleep aims to provide accessible, quality sleep solutions through a streamlined shopping experience.

Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.

Founded in London in 2015 with a presence in New York, Permutive develops an ad-server for sponsored content. It specializes in creating custom ad-formats and rebuilding data in programmatic advertising to protect privacy.

Founded in 2013, Trafi is a mobility technology company with offices in Berlin, London, Paris, and Vilnius. It collaborates with cities and businesses globally to develop multimodal mobility-as-a-service systems, offering advanced route planning and data management software.

Eve Sleep is a direct-to-consumer sleep brand focusing on the design, branding, marketing, and sale of a broad range of sleep products across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, other parts of Europe, and international markets. The product line includes mattresses, bed frames, pillows, bedding, sleep accessories, and child and baby cot mattresses and bedding. The company sells its products through online channels and retail partnerships. Founded in 2014 and based in London, Eve Sleep aims to provide accessible, quality sleep solutions through a streamlined shopping experience.

London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. By offering a fractional investment model, London House Exchange allows users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. The platform emphasizes simplicity and transparency in property investment, providing clients with tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and handling necessary paperwork. This enables investors to earn rental income while managing costs effectively.

Shopa Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a social shopping platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences by facilitating product discovery through customer recommendations. Founded in 2011, Shopa allows users to create personalized profiles, curate their own product feeds, and discover trending brands and items shared by like-minded customers. Users can browse a diverse range of products, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, and make purchases directly on the site. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to follow other customers, brands, and products, fostering a community-driven shopping environment. Additionally, Shopa rewards users for sharing their recommendations on social media, incentivizing them to influence their friends' purchasing decisions. This innovative approach positions Shopa at the forefront of social commerce, blending eCommerce with personal recommendations to create a unique shopping experience.

Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

YPlan is a mobile application that simplifies event booking, allowing users to discover and attend curated events in their city. Founded in London in February 2012, the platform connects with over 3,500 event partners globally, providing a comprehensive selection of activities for users to explore and enjoy. With a user-friendly interface, YPlan enables individuals to browse events, make instant bookings, and attend the selected activities on the same evening. The application also integrates with Apple's PassBook for seamless mobile ticketing. YPlan has gained significant popularity, boasting over 1.5 million users and receiving more than 1,000 five-star reviews on the App Store.

London House Exchange Limited, operating as Property Partner, is a technology-driven property investment platform based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, the company facilitates investment in a diverse range of properties, including residential, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercial real estate across the UK and Europe. By offering a fractional investment model, London House Exchange allows users to invest in multiple properties easily and efficiently. The platform emphasizes simplicity and transparency in property investment, providing clients with tools for investment tracking, deal negotiation, and handling necessary paperwork. This enables investors to earn rental income while managing costs effectively.

Founded in 2013, Elliptic is a London-based company that specializes in blockchain analytics and compliance. It provides actionable intelligence on cryptocurrency transactions to financial institutions, regulators, and government agencies, aiming to combat illicit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.

Adbrain Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in London with operations in New York, specializes in a real-time, self-service demand-side advertising platform. This platform maps customer relationships across various internet-connected devices, channels, and platforms, creating an actionable single customer view for targeted marketing campaigns. It also offers transparent media buying tools, empowering advertisers to run campaigns independently while retaining generated insights. As of October 2017, Adbrain operates as a subsidiary of The Trade Desk, Inc.

Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

Founded in 1998, Vision Direct Europe Ltd. is a leading online retailer of contact lenses, eye care products, and solutions. It offers a wide range of contact lenses including daily, weekly, monthly, toric, multifocal, colored, and extended wear varieties. The company also provides lens solutions such as multi-purpose cleaning solutions, silicone hydrogel, hydrogen peroxide solutions, and gas permeable lens solutions. Additionally, it offers eye care products like dry eye treatments, hygiene products, prescription goggles, eye drops, and ocular vitamins. Vision Direct Europe Ltd. is headquartered in London with additional offices in Amsterdam and York.

Kabbee is a minicab comparison and booking service based in London, offering users a convenient way to find and book quality minicabs through its app and website. The company utilizes a proprietary 30-point Accreditation Scheme to partner with 60 of the top minicab fleets, providing access to over 4,000 drivers across the city. Kabbee allows users to compare prices and view ratings for different fleets before making a selection, ensuring transparency and convenience. Payments can be made via cash, card, or a pre-paid account, and users can create accounts for others to simplify the booking process. The service also features Cab Hunter™, which helps users secure earlier pickups at the same price if the best available quote has a wait time exceeding 20 minutes. With its location-based software and extensive network, Kabbee streamlines the minicab hiring experience, eliminating the hassle of searching for numbers or waiting for vehicles.

Calastone operates a global network facilitating mutual fund transactions. Established in 2007, it offers services like order routing, settlement, reconciliation, and digital automation. With clients worldwide, Calastone processes £200 billion monthly, aiming to increase accessibility and value for investors.

SwiftKey is a technology company based in London, UK, founded in 2008 by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds. The company specializes in developing a smart and customizable keyboard application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance typing efficiency on mobile devices. By learning from user behavior, SwiftKey's software provides advanced auto-correction and next-word prediction features, which significantly improve typing speed and accuracy. The SwiftKey Keyboard supports over 80 languages, making it a versatile tool for a diverse range of users. Its focus on personalizing the typing experience allows for more contextually aware and relevant suggestions, reflecting individual writing styles.

Affectv is an advertising technology company that runs media campaigns for global brands. It offers services to improve the relevancy of online advertisements for consumers and advertisers. The company provides a technology that analyses what users do and share them across social media sites from tailor advertisements to users based on their interests. It reaches over 500 million people and is extracting actionable data signals from billions of digital interactions. These signals are used to deliver the most advanced form of advertising, SignalAds. SignalAds are personal messages delivered to a relevant person, on a relevant device, at a relevant point in real time. It allows brands to engage more effectively with new and existing customers as well as optimize ROI. Affectv was founded on January 3, 2011 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Shopa Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a social shopping platform designed to enhance online shopping experiences by facilitating product discovery through customer recommendations. Founded in 2011, Shopa allows users to create personalized profiles, curate their own product feeds, and discover trending brands and items shared by like-minded customers. Users can browse a diverse range of products, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, and make purchases directly on the site. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to follow other customers, brands, and products, fostering a community-driven shopping environment. Additionally, Shopa rewards users for sharing their recommendations on social media, incentivizing them to influence their friends' purchasing decisions. This innovative approach positions Shopa at the forefront of social commerce, blending eCommerce with personal recommendations to create a unique shopping experience.

YPlan is a mobile application that simplifies event booking, allowing users to discover and attend curated events in their city. Founded in London in February 2012, the platform connects with over 3,500 event partners globally, providing a comprehensive selection of activities for users to explore and enjoy. With a user-friendly interface, YPlan enables individuals to browse events, make instant bookings, and attend the selected activities on the same evening. The application also integrates with Apple's PassBook for seamless mobile ticketing. YPlan has gained significant popularity, boasting over 1.5 million users and receiving more than 1,000 five-star reviews on the App Store.

Conversocial is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing communication between brands and their customers through messaging channels. The platform integrates human agents and bots to provide seamless customer experiences throughout the customer lifecycle, thereby fostering customer loyalty and driving revenue at scale. It enables businesses to engage with customers over persistent and asynchronous messaging channels, utilizing automation and artificial intelligence for effective routing, proactive notifications, and self-service options. Trusted by prominent brands such as Google, Sephora, British Airways, and Facebook, Conversocial operates offices in New York City, London, and San Francisco, with a dedicated global team committed to helping brands build and maintain meaningful relationships with their customers.