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Astral Systems is a pioneering transformative fusion technology to address real global health and energy challenges.Our mission is to provide innovative, cutting edge fusion technology that enhance access to critical medical isotopes, accelerate fusion research, and lay the groundwork for sustainable energy systems.

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Passionfruit is bringing together the next generation of leading independent marketing talent and providing a digital home where they can work, learn and earn, so startups and enterprises can work with them on-demand.

Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 by Navy veterans, based in the United States. The company specializes in a software solution that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance the operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability of shipping companies. Its platform focuses on managing vessel data to detect, analyze, and alert users to hazardous scenarios in waterways and deep waters. By October 2024, Orca AI had secured bookings for 900 vessels, with 550 installations completed, earning the trust of major industry players across various shipping segments. The company's system aims to reduce collisions and prevent human error, thereby enabling crews to make informed decisions in critical situations. Orca AI has raised $38 million in funding from venture capitalists in the US, UK, and Israel and has a workforce of 80 employees across offices in London, Athens, Singapore, and Tel Aviv.

Nory is the all-knowing restaurant management system that learns the behind the scenes of your business. Helping you forecast sales, plan labour & optimise your inventory.

Qureight is an imaging analytics company. It also aims to develop a new improved and streamlined version of its analytical platform – harnessing the ability of AI and advanced processing tools to gain new insights into respiratory diseases such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and lung cancer.

StackOne allows you to build Integrations, easier, faster, and safer, enabling you to focus on your core product development, while effortlessly adding connectors to your customers' tools within your SaaS platform.

Sprout.ai specializes in developing advanced claims automation software that integrates blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance claims and fraud management for personal and commercial insurance lines. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company offers a solution known as Contextual AI, which streamlines claims processes for health insurers by improving fraud detection and minimizing leakage. Utilizing proprietary technologies such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Sprout.ai significantly reduces claim settlement times while ensuring high levels of security. Its platform is already in use across three continents, serving the property, motor, and health insurance sectors, enabling insurers to lower operating costs and improve processing efficiency.

Spotted Zebra is a provider of a skills-based workforce management platform aimed at helping organizations align their talent with the skills necessary for future challenges. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enables businesses to manage skills data effectively, assess workforce capabilities, and identify critical skill gaps. By leveraging granular, employee-level data through its Skills Cloud, Spotted Zebra empowers senior executives to make informed decisions regarding hiring, talent development, and internal mobility. This approach not only enhances organizational performance but also fosters diversity and a positive workplace culture, ultimately enabling clients to build a skilled and agile workforce.

Continuum Industries Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, develops automation and optimization tools specifically tailored for engineers and planners involved in infrastructure design. The company offers enterprise software solutions that enable power, utility, and renewable energy sectors to visualize, analyze, and assess routing options for infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, pipelines, and power lines. Utilizing artificial intelligence, their software enhances design automation, workflow management, and data management, significantly reducing the time required for early-stage design work and streamlining existing engineering processes.

Ascento Robotics' vision is to advance the development of wheeled bipedal robotic systems, taking them from the lab to the real world. Their solution combines the versatility of legs to overcome stairs and obstacles, while its wheels provide quick, energy- and cost-efficient locomotion. As a result, our platform is ideal for the real-world deployment of mobile robots in a variety of applications.

Umedeor Ltd is a technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance data access for medical research and healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2017 and based in London, with an additional office in New York, Umedeor's platform facilitates the management of research and clinical programs for healthcare providers, care agencies, charities, and research organizations. By automating the creation of prospective, protocolized patient registries, Umedeor enables healthcare sites to engage in multiple research programs simultaneously without increasing operational burdens. The platform also provides life science companies with access to high-quality regulatory data, allowing for compliant re-engagement with patients to further research and development initiatives.

Material Evolution is a manufacturing company focused on decarbonizing the cement industry through innovative technology. It specializes in producing smart and sustainable concrete that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the company transforms material chemistry to create a sustainable cement replacement sourced from hyper-local waste streams. This low-capital expenditure, low-energy manufacturing process allows the construction industry to adopt a more sustainable alternative to traditional ordinary Portland cement, helping businesses meet their environmental goals effectively.

Trezy is a cash management tool that assesses business performance and identifies improvement opportunities

Nory is the all-knowing restaurant management system that learns the behind the scenes of your business. Helping you forecast sales, plan labour & optimise your inventory.

Spotted Zebra is a provider of a skills-based workforce management platform aimed at helping organizations align their talent with the skills necessary for future challenges. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enables businesses to manage skills data effectively, assess workforce capabilities, and identify critical skill gaps. By leveraging granular, employee-level data through its Skills Cloud, Spotted Zebra empowers senior executives to make informed decisions regarding hiring, talent development, and internal mobility. This approach not only enhances organizational performance but also fosters diversity and a positive workplace culture, ultimately enabling clients to build a skilled and agile workforce.

Koala is a French insurtech company focused on revolutionizing travel insurance by offering a streamlined and customer-centric approach to flight disruption coverage. By automating all operations, Koala provides instant compensation to travelers in the event of delayed or canceled flights, as well as issues related to baggage delivery. The company monitors clients' journeys to ensure timely assistance, eliminating the challenges commonly associated with traditional travel insurance, such as hidden fees and lengthy claims processes. Koala aims to enhance the travel experience by ensuring that travelers can travel with confidence, knowing they will receive prompt support when needed.

Sourcerie operates a personalized shopping platform designed to help individuals underserved by the beauty industry find suitable personal care products and routines. By enabling users to create a personal care profile, the platform assesses their unique skin types and preferences, providing tailored product recommendations. Sourcerie offers a variety of brands, ensuring that customers can easily access the right skincare solutions for their needs. Through this approach, the company aims to enhance the shopping experience for those seeking effective personal care options.

AeroCloud Systems specializes in developing innovative software solutions for the aviation industry, focusing on airport management. Their software enhances efficiency in gate and runway utilization by employing predictive artificial intelligence, which helps to minimize cognitive load on staff. This technology allows airports to better allocate their resources and time, ultimately increasing their operational management capacity and enabling them to address other critical challenges more effectively.

Recycleye Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered machine learning tools for waste management. The company's technology focuses on the characterization, tracking, and automated sorting of waste, providing valuable analytics to enhance efficiency in recycling processes. By enabling smarter waste management practices, Recycleye aims to support businesses in their transition towards a circular economy, where resources are reused and waste is minimized.

Kuai Commerce is a social commerce solutions for brand acceleration.

Valarian Technologies specializes in advanced data sovereignty infrastructure aimed at protecting sensitive data for commercial enterprises and government institutions. The company develops software that ensures compliance with data sovereignty, protection, and privacy laws across various jurisdictions, enabling organizations to utilize existing communication tools like Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp securely. Valarian's solutions are adaptable, functioning in on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments, which grants clients full operational autonomy and ownership of their communication data. This approach safeguards data from unauthorized access, regulatory violations, and privacy breaches, while also facilitating seamless data flow between regional business units. By enhancing resilience and securing critical operations, Valarian empowers its clients to innovate and compete confidently on a global scale.

Protex AI is a developer of a workplace safety management platform designed to enhance employee safety and promote a healthy work environment. The platform leverages computer vision technology to identify risks and monitor facilities in real time. It offers features such as autonomous audits, actionable insights, and access to video evidence, allowing clients to gain clear visibility of unsafe behaviors. By facilitating proactive safety decisions, Protex AI aims to transform how enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams operate, enabling them to address potential hazards effectively and ensure a safer workplace.

Passionfruit is bringing together the next generation of leading independent marketing talent and providing a digital home where they can work, learn and earn, so startups and enterprises can work with them on-demand.

Cauldron aim is to create a Worldbuilding is the art form that is foundational to everything at Cauldron. We want people to truly feel they can not only escape into our worlds, but through the advances of Web3, be a part of them.

Continuum Industries Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, develops automation and optimization tools specifically tailored for engineers and planners involved in infrastructure design. The company offers enterprise software solutions that enable power, utility, and renewable energy sectors to visualize, analyze, and assess routing options for infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, pipelines, and power lines. Utilizing artificial intelligence, their software enhances design automation, workflow management, and data management, significantly reducing the time required for early-stage design work and streamlining existing engineering processes.

Omnipresent Group Limited is a company that specializes in providing local employment, payroll, and benefits services for international teams. Founded in 2019 and based in London, it enables businesses to hire remote teams worldwide by ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations. The company manages payroll processes, including local taxes and cross-border payments, while also offering comprehensive benefits packages to employees. By streamlining human resource support and onboarding, Omnipresent allows companies to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their global workforce. As a fully remote organization, it is dedicated to enhancing the experience of international teams and fostering a sense of belonging among employees.

Qureight is an imaging analytics company. It also aims to develop a new improved and streamlined version of its analytical platform – harnessing the ability of AI and advanced processing tools to gain new insights into respiratory diseases such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and lung cancer.

Cauldron aim is to create a Worldbuilding is the art form that is foundational to everything at Cauldron. We want people to truly feel they can not only escape into our worlds, but through the advances of Web3, be a part of them.

Skiller Whale is an online live training platform that enhances the capabilities of tech teams through targeted coaching. By offering small group sessions led by expert engineers, the platform focuses on addressing individual skill gaps with personalized feedback. This approach ensures that training is efficient, with no time wasted on skills that team members already possess or do not require for their roles. Skiller Whale's curriculum includes a range of programming languages and technologies such as Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, and PostgreSQL, enabling organizations to upskill their teams effectively and improve overall performance.

Vinehealth develops a digital application focused on enhancing oncology patient outcomes through the integration of data science and behavioral science. This patient-centric technology allows individuals battling cancer to effectively track, manage, and comprehend their treatment journey. By utilizing behavioral science principles, Vinehealth's application generates valuable patient-reported data, which can inform healthcare delivery, drug development, and research. This personalized support not only aids patients but also equips clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of patient experiences, facilitating tailored healthcare services.

Passionfruit is bringing together the next generation of leading independent marketing talent and providing a digital home where they can work, learn and earn, so startups and enterprises can work with them on-demand.

Recycleye Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered machine learning tools for waste management. The company's technology focuses on the characterization, tracking, and automated sorting of waste, providing valuable analytics to enhance efficiency in recycling processes. By enabling smarter waste management practices, Recycleye aims to support businesses in their transition towards a circular economy, where resources are reused and waste is minimized.

Valarian Technologies specializes in advanced data sovereignty infrastructure aimed at protecting sensitive data for commercial enterprises and government institutions. The company develops software that ensures compliance with data sovereignty, protection, and privacy laws across various jurisdictions, enabling organizations to utilize existing communication tools like Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp securely. Valarian's solutions are adaptable, functioning in on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments, which grants clients full operational autonomy and ownership of their communication data. This approach safeguards data from unauthorized access, regulatory violations, and privacy breaches, while also facilitating seamless data flow between regional business units. By enhancing resilience and securing critical operations, Valarian empowers its clients to innovate and compete confidently on a global scale.

Sprout.ai specializes in developing advanced claims automation software that integrates blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance claims and fraud management for personal and commercial insurance lines. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company offers a solution known as Contextual AI, which streamlines claims processes for health insurers by improving fraud detection and minimizing leakage. Utilizing proprietary technologies such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Sprout.ai significantly reduces claim settlement times while ensuring high levels of security. Its platform is already in use across three continents, serving the property, motor, and health insurance sectors, enabling insurers to lower operating costs and improve processing efficiency.

Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 by Navy veterans, based in the United States. The company specializes in a software solution that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance the operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability of shipping companies. Its platform focuses on managing vessel data to detect, analyze, and alert users to hazardous scenarios in waterways and deep waters. By October 2024, Orca AI had secured bookings for 900 vessels, with 550 installations completed, earning the trust of major industry players across various shipping segments. The company's system aims to reduce collisions and prevent human error, thereby enabling crews to make informed decisions in critical situations. Orca AI has raised $38 million in funding from venture capitalists in the US, UK, and Israel and has a workforce of 80 employees across offices in London, Athens, Singapore, and Tel Aviv.

Nory is the all-knowing restaurant management system that learns the behind the scenes of your business. Helping you forecast sales, plan labour & optimise your inventory.

Omnipresent Group Limited is a company that specializes in providing local employment, payroll, and benefits services for international teams. Founded in 2019 and based in London, it enables businesses to hire remote teams worldwide by ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations. The company manages payroll processes, including local taxes and cross-border payments, while also offering comprehensive benefits packages to employees. By streamlining human resource support and onboarding, Omnipresent allows companies to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their global workforce. As a fully remote organization, it is dedicated to enhancing the experience of international teams and fostering a sense of belonging among employees.

Recycleye Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered machine learning tools for waste management. The company's technology focuses on the characterization, tracking, and automated sorting of waste, providing valuable analytics to enhance efficiency in recycling processes. By enabling smarter waste management practices, Recycleye aims to support businesses in their transition towards a circular economy, where resources are reused and waste is minimized.

Umedeor Ltd is a technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance data access for medical research and healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2017 and based in London, with an additional office in New York, Umedeor's platform facilitates the management of research and clinical programs for healthcare providers, care agencies, charities, and research organizations. By automating the creation of prospective, protocolized patient registries, Umedeor enables healthcare sites to engage in multiple research programs simultaneously without increasing operational burdens. The platform also provides life science companies with access to high-quality regulatory data, allowing for compliant re-engagement with patients to further research and development initiatives.

Omnipresent Group Limited is a company that specializes in providing local employment, payroll, and benefits services for international teams. Founded in 2019 and based in London, it enables businesses to hire remote teams worldwide by ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations. The company manages payroll processes, including local taxes and cross-border payments, while also offering comprehensive benefits packages to employees. By streamlining human resource support and onboarding, Omnipresent allows companies to focus on their core operations while effectively managing their global workforce. As a fully remote organization, it is dedicated to enhancing the experience of international teams and fostering a sense of belonging among employees.

Thought Machine is a fintech company focused on transforming core banking through innovative cloud-native technology. The company addresses the challenges posed by outdated IT infrastructure that many banks rely on, which hinders their capacity for innovation and customer service. Its primary product, Vault, is a comprehensive retail banking platform designed with a microservice API architecture that can be easily configured to meet the specific needs of various banks. By enabling banks to modernize their systems, improve user experiences, and enhance data analysis capabilities, Thought Machine aims to facilitate a significant evolution in the banking sector, fostering a more efficient and responsive financial environment.

Koala is a French insurtech company focused on revolutionizing travel insurance by offering a streamlined and customer-centric approach to flight disruption coverage. By automating all operations, Koala provides instant compensation to travelers in the event of delayed or canceled flights, as well as issues related to baggage delivery. The company monitors clients' journeys to ensure timely assistance, eliminating the challenges commonly associated with traditional travel insurance, such as hidden fees and lengthy claims processes. Koala aims to enhance the travel experience by ensuring that travelers can travel with confidence, knowing they will receive prompt support when needed.

Oneday’s mission is to create the next 1 Billion entrepreneurs in the world. As technology drives down the cost of starting a business, more people are launching a business than ever before. But 85% of these businesses are failing, and existing products are failing to help. We solve this issue by creating technology that automates large parts of the business launch process, and merging it with university integrations that allow our members to earn university credits as they build their businesses.

Continuum Industries Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, develops automation and optimization tools specifically tailored for engineers and planners involved in infrastructure design. The company offers enterprise software solutions that enable power, utility, and renewable energy sectors to visualize, analyze, and assess routing options for infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, pipelines, and power lines. Utilizing artificial intelligence, their software enhances design automation, workflow management, and data management, significantly reducing the time required for early-stage design work and streamlining existing engineering processes.

Sprout.ai specializes in developing advanced claims automation software that integrates blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance claims and fraud management for personal and commercial insurance lines. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company offers a solution known as Contextual AI, which streamlines claims processes for health insurers by improving fraud detection and minimizing leakage. Utilizing proprietary technologies such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Sprout.ai significantly reduces claim settlement times while ensuring high levels of security. Its platform is already in use across three continents, serving the property, motor, and health insurance sectors, enabling insurers to lower operating costs and improve processing efficiency.

Vinehealth develops a digital application focused on enhancing oncology patient outcomes through the integration of data science and behavioral science. This patient-centric technology allows individuals battling cancer to effectively track, manage, and comprehend their treatment journey. By utilizing behavioral science principles, Vinehealth's application generates valuable patient-reported data, which can inform healthcare delivery, drug development, and research. This personalized support not only aids patients but also equips clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of patient experiences, facilitating tailored healthcare services.

Umedeor Ltd is a technology company that develops a platform designed to enhance data access for medical research and healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2017 and based in London, with an additional office in New York, Umedeor's platform facilitates the management of research and clinical programs for healthcare providers, care agencies, charities, and research organizations. By automating the creation of prospective, protocolized patient registries, Umedeor enables healthcare sites to engage in multiple research programs simultaneously without increasing operational burdens. The platform also provides life science companies with access to high-quality regulatory data, allowing for compliant re-engagement with patients to further research and development initiatives.

SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating energy-efficient hotel solutions through the development of smart automation and energy management tools. Funded by the Singapore government, SensorFlow offers flexible and easily installable wireless systems that have demonstrated energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By incorporating energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, the company enables hotels to manage their energy use more effectively. SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener future by providing innovative and affordable sustainable solutions for the hospitality industry.

Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 by Navy veterans, based in the United States. The company specializes in a software solution that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance the operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability of shipping companies. Its platform focuses on managing vessel data to detect, analyze, and alert users to hazardous scenarios in waterways and deep waters. By October 2024, Orca AI had secured bookings for 900 vessels, with 550 installations completed, earning the trust of major industry players across various shipping segments. The company's system aims to reduce collisions and prevent human error, thereby enabling crews to make informed decisions in critical situations. Orca AI has raised $38 million in funding from venture capitalists in the US, UK, and Israel and has a workforce of 80 employees across offices in London, Athens, Singapore, and Tel Aviv.

Sightec specializes in developing visual intelligence technology for autonomous flights, leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency in unmanned aerial missions. The company's product suite offers camera-based visual situational awareness that operates day and night, facilitating navigation, ground object detection, and 3D change detection without reliance on GPS. Their flagship product, NavSight, serves as a GPS-free aerial navigation system, utilizing advanced machine vision and AI to process camera feeds for visual positioning in GPS-denied environments. Sightec's diverse clientele includes governments, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and service providers across various sectors such as aerospace, public safety, security, inspection, and delivery. The company aims to fully realize the potential of the autonomous flight market by providing a lightweight and cost-effective visual situational awareness solution that can augment or ultimately replace human pilots.

Ravelin is a fraud detection and prevention platform that assists companies in mitigating online payment fraud by analyzing customer behavior data. The platform operates by importing real-time visitor, registration, and payment data through an API, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify and block potential fraudsters before any transactions are completed. By combining machine learning and data science with tailored risk profiling, Ravelin provides businesses with unique insights into fraud detection, thereby allowing them to onboard customers with reduced risk. This is particularly beneficial for on-demand companies that face evolving threats in the digital payment landscape.

FullCircl offers a customer lifecycle intelligence platform aimed at enhancing business operations for companies in regulated industries, particularly within B2B financial services. The platform provides comprehensive access to company intelligence, drawing from various online data sources related to markets, organizations, and individuals. It equips financial institutions with actionable insights and near real-time records of companies and their shareholders. By enabling clients to efficiently identify and engage the right customers, assess risks swiftly for faster onboarding, and anticipate client needs, FullCircl supports firms in overcoming customer lifecycle challenges and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Oradian is a fintech company focused on providing cloud-based banking solutions to financial institutions in emerging markets, particularly targeting rural and underserved populations. Its core banking platform, delivered through a Software as a Service model, enables these institutions to digitize their operations and scale their services efficiently. With a presence in 12 countries and a community of over 80 financial institutions serving millions of clients, Oradian aims to empower the delivery of financial services to the unbanked and underserved. The company's innovative technology and best practices are designed to improve management processes, allowing microfinance institutions, cooperatives, and credit unions to effectively serve their clients while promoting financial inclusion.

Mobius Motors Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles tailored for the African mass market, focusing on the specific needs of consumers in developing regions. Founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the company produces affordable vehicles that facilitate the transportation of heavy cargo, operate effectively over rough terrains, and serve public transport and goods delivery needs. By providing appropriate transport solutions, Mobius Motors aims to enhance mobility in rural Africa and contribute to a more connected and prosperous continent.

Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle products sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality items that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase products directly from these boutiques, allowing them to find exclusive merchandise while supporting small businesses. Trouva's approach enhances the visibility of independent stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience for consumers seeking unique goods.

FullCircl offers a customer lifecycle intelligence platform aimed at enhancing business operations for companies in regulated industries, particularly within B2B financial services. The platform provides comprehensive access to company intelligence, drawing from various online data sources related to markets, organizations, and individuals. It equips financial institutions with actionable insights and near real-time records of companies and their shareholders. By enabling clients to efficiently identify and engage the right customers, assess risks swiftly for faster onboarding, and anticipate client needs, FullCircl supports firms in overcoming customer lifecycle challenges and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Learnerbly is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online workplace learning platform. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of employees by curating tailored learning and development opportunities that foster professional growth. It enables organizations to create company-specific playlists for knowledge sharing, upload internal content, and organize events, thereby empowering employees to take ownership of their development. Learnerbly connects users to a variety of curated content and opportunities, including internships and entry-level jobs, allowing them to gain practical experience in entrepreneurial environments. The platform is utilized by progressive businesses to enhance their learning initiatives and support employees in applying their skills effectively.

Appear Here is an online marketplace for retail space. Since the company was founded in 2012, it has facilitated the opening of over 10,000 stores in the UK, US, and France. Appear Here has raised a total of $21.4 million in VC funding from the previous backers of Spotify, Pinterest, Hailo and Trivago.

Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Hullabalook Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing a product discovery application aimed at enhancing the e-commerce experience for retailers and consumers. Founded in February 2016 by Barny Darby and Bryony Elliott, Hullabalook offers a plugin that allows customers to efficiently search, filter, and discover products. The plugin features visualizations, banners, and on-page carousels that help users find similar products quickly. By utilizing analytical techniques to visualize product descriptions and analyze data, Hullabalook aims to improve the user experience on e-commerce sites, ultimately driving sales for retailers. The company collaborates with partners such as TrueStart to further its mission of optimizing product discovery in the online marketplace.

gluru is a software company based in London that specializes in advanced analytical and predictive user data solutions. Its flagship product, Kare, transforms unstructured user data into smart and accessible insights, enabling users to utilize information effectively at crucial moments. The Kare software-as-a-service aims to enhance efficiency for both consumers and teams, ultimately boosting productivity and sales for enterprises. By leveraging proprietary natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, the Kare engine processes and connects vast amounts of data, offering secure and private access to actionable insights that reflect the underlying trends and needs of users.

Ravelin is a fraud detection and prevention platform that assists companies in mitigating online payment fraud by analyzing customer behavior data. The platform operates by importing real-time visitor, registration, and payment data through an API, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify and block potential fraudsters before any transactions are completed. By combining machine learning and data science with tailored risk profiling, Ravelin provides businesses with unique insights into fraud detection, thereby allowing them to onboard customers with reduced risk. This is particularly beneficial for on-demand companies that face evolving threats in the digital payment landscape.

Crypto Facilities Ltd. is a financial services firm that operates a regulated trading platform for digital assets, including bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Barking, United Kingdom, the company specializes in providing risk management and trading solutions such as futures and options. Its platform allows users to conduct online transactions, manage price risk, and trade various digital tokens. Customers can open and verify accounts by submitting identification and addresses, after which they can deposit bitcoins for trading. As of early 2019, Crypto Facilities operates as a subsidiary of Payward, Inc.

Lantum Limited operates an online platform that streamlines the staffing process for healthcare organizations by connecting practice managers with locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, Lantum facilitates the management of sessional bookings and invoices, allowing clinics to efficiently handle their freelance physicians without relying on agencies. The platform offers features such as compliance checks, payment tracking, and a marketplace for vetted physicians, ensuring that clinics can quickly find suitable professionals. Additionally, Lantum provides tools for freelance physicians to manage their work and finances effectively. The concept for Lantum originated from CEO Melissa Morris's experience in healthcare consulting and her subsequent work with NHS London, which informed her understanding of the sector's needs.

Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.

Pronto Technology Limited, established in 2014 and based in Chesham, United Kingdom, offers a catering service through a mobile application. The platform enables users to order freshly prepared meals from a variety of chefs, allowing them to select their preferred dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pronto prioritizes the quality of the meals, ensuring that they are made from scratch without the use of frozen ingredients, reflecting a commitment to health and community well-being. Additionally, the application provides order tracking features for enhanced customer convenience.

Founded in 2011 by Jonathan Nicol, a pilot-turned computer scientist-turned commercial pilot-turned entrepreneur who, frustrated by the archaic and inefficient state of the modern private jet business, decided to do something about it. Their vision is to change the way people travel by making the world’s supply of private jets more accessible. They are dedicated to helping operators achieve maximum efficiency, whilst driving down the price of private jet travel by adapting existing empty legs to suit customers.

Numerai, LLC is an employee-owned hedge fund sponsor established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a unique hedge fund that leverages a network of data scientists to develop investment strategies. The firm employs a long/short investment approach in global equity markets. Numerai's platform transforms financial data into machine learning challenges and organizes data science competitions aimed at predicting stock market movements. By doing so, it enables participants to create predictive models, ultimately enhancing the potential for returns on investments and facilitating profitable outcomes for investors.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Wholi is a collection of lists of people for the startup community in London. It is solving people search online using a combination of web-scale data gathering, indexing, natural language processing, machine learning, and graph networks.

Seldon is a developer of a machine learning deployment platform that streamlines the data science workflow for engineering teams. The company's software enhances the transition from research and development to production, significantly improving efficiency. Seldon's platform utilizes prototyping algorithms to process data and can transform machine learning models into production-ready REST and GRPC microservices. This capability allows data scientists to accelerate data interpretation and deployment. Seldon's clientele includes major enterprises across various sectors, such as technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, finance, and retail. Additionally, the company engages in open-source projects focused on model serving, explanations, and monitoring, contributing to its widespread adoption in the industry.

Jukedeck is developing an artificially intelligent music composer - a system that writes original music completely on its own. Jukedeck is based on state-of-the-art technology they are building that brings artificial intelligence to music composition and production. They are training deep neural networks to understand music composition at a granular level, so that they can build tools to aid creativity.

Vinaya is focused on merging human science with technological innovation to enhance wellbeing in the digital age. The company designs internet-connected jewelry, including Bluetooth-enabled rings, bracelets, and necklaces. These products are crafted to subtly notify wearers of calls and messages through vibrations, addressing issues related to stress and hyper-connectivity. Vinaya's mission emphasizes the importance of technology in fostering a better and more human experience. The first product, ALTRUIS, exemplifies this vision by filtering smartphone notifications to help individuals manage their digital interactions more effectively.

Lantum Limited operates an online platform that streamlines the staffing process for healthcare organizations by connecting practice managers with locum general practitioners. Founded in 2011 and based in London, Lantum facilitates the management of sessional bookings and invoices, allowing clinics to efficiently handle their freelance physicians without relying on agencies. The platform offers features such as compliance checks, payment tracking, and a marketplace for vetted physicians, ensuring that clinics can quickly find suitable professionals. Additionally, Lantum provides tools for freelance physicians to manage their work and finances effectively. The concept for Lantum originated from CEO Melissa Morris's experience in healthcare consulting and her subsequent work with NHS London, which informed her understanding of the sector's needs.

acasa is a web, iOS and Android app helping the world’s growing population of young renters renters live better together. acasa allows you to set-up, manage, split and pay your bills. Founded in the Open Data Institute in 2014, acasa (originally Splittable) is backed by some of the leading technology investors Europe. The company is run by young property enthusiasts with a collective passion for improving the lives of householders. Find out more about the company at www.helloacasa.com

Locatable is made up of a team of young property enthusiasts building awesome tools to make managing your home a breeze. Locatable is your home online. Locatable is a platform for the home with a suite of tools to help you make every day decisions better and faster than ever before. Splittable, our newest addition to the Locatable family, is a super simple app for splitting costs with your housemates. They're working tirelessly and keeping in constant touch with people just like you to make the reality of managing your home better with a suite of cutting edge digital tools to add to your home management arsenal. As your needs evolve, so too will the Locatable platform...so please let them know if you've got any problems, ideas or any feedback.

Trouva is an online marketplace that connects customers with unique homeware, fashion, and lifestyle products sourced from independent boutiques across Europe. The platform enables brick-and-mortar stores to extend their reach by offering a curated selection of distinctive, high-quality items that are not readily available through larger online retailers. Customers can discover and purchase products directly from these boutiques, allowing them to find exclusive merchandise while supporting small businesses. Trouva's approach enhances the visibility of independent stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience for consumers seeking unique goods.

Ravelin is a fraud detection and prevention platform that assists companies in mitigating online payment fraud by analyzing customer behavior data. The platform operates by importing real-time visitor, registration, and payment data through an API, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify and block potential fraudsters before any transactions are completed. By combining machine learning and data science with tailored risk profiling, Ravelin provides businesses with unique insights into fraud detection, thereby allowing them to onboard customers with reduced risk. This is particularly beneficial for on-demand companies that face evolving threats in the digital payment landscape.

ClipDis is a video mashup generator that transforms text messages into a series of micro-clips sourced from popular movies, YouTube, and music videos. Users can input their text, including emoticons, and ClipDis matches each element with corresponding micro-clips. If users are not satisfied with the selections, they have the option to lock in preferred clips and continue searching for alternatives, or they can create personalized content by taking selfie videos to replace or enhance specific words. The platform is compatible with various social media and messaging services, including Twitter, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Slack, Vine, and WhatsApp. Additionally, through an AI chatbot on Kik, users can send messages to ClipDisBot, which generates an audible video mashup in response, allowing for easy sharing across Kik and other social platforms.

Swipe helps you make quick, beautiful, responsive presentations and lets you broadcast them in real-time to anyone, on any device, anywhere in the world. Swipe turns your presentations into conversations, by putting your content in the hands of your audience and lets you interact with real-time polls for a more modern, engaged, two-way presentation experience. Rebuilt from the ground up with the tools to help save you time and make better presentations.

Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its offerings include a range of services such as a developer toolkit for payments, subscription management, and a routing engine for handling third-party payouts. Additionally, Stripe provides analytics tools for business insights, fraud detection, customizable payment forms, and an embeddable checkout solution that works across various devices. The company supports a wide array of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and caters to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe operates in multiple international markets including Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries. The company also offers Stripe Capital, which provides businesses with flexible financing options based on their payment history, helping them manage cash flow and invest in growth.

Andela is a company that specializes in recruiting and managing software developers, primarily from emerging markets, and providing them with the necessary training and mentorship to succeed in the global tech landscape. Founded in 2014 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Andela operates a significant marketplace for skilled digital talent, leveraging an AI-powered platform known as Andela Talent Cloud. This platform enhances the efficiency of matching companies with qualified developers, allowing clients to hire talent quickly and cost-effectively. Andela supports companies in various aspects of hiring, including compliance and payroll, while offering a diverse talent pool skilled in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. With a presence in over 135 countries, Andela connects businesses with vetted remote engineers, helping them scale their teams and meet project demands effectively. Notable clients include GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.

Unmade is a startup innovating in the fashion industry by transforming the way knitwear is designed and produced. By utilizing advanced technologies to control industrial knitting machines, Unmade enables the creation of unique garments on demand, akin to 3D printing but with high-quality natural fibers. Launching in Somerset House, the company allows customers to remix designs from renowned artists and see their creations visualized on models before production. This capability is made possible through Unmade's unique preview technology, which significantly reduces the programming costs traditionally associated with custom knitwear. As a result, brands can offer bespoke, customized, or limited edition knitwear at a cost comparable to local mass production. Unmade aims to establish a platform that connects brands and independent designers with customers seeking personalized clothing, thus advancing the mass customization of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Kalo, established in 2015, provides a platform that simplifies the onboarding, management, communication, and payment processes for companies utilizing external workers. The service targets a diverse range of industries, allowing clients such as Google, Asos, IDEO, and Airbnb to streamline their operations. By replacing cumbersome spreadsheets and invoice emails, Kalo offers a user-friendly experience for organizations to collaborate effectively with their freelancers and vendors.

Onfleet is a B2B software company that specializes in last-mile delivery logistics. Onfleet powers millions of deliveries every month for thousands of businesses around the world. Onfleet's customers range from food and beverage delivery services to laundry and dry cleaning, pharmaceutical, retail and e-commerce delivery businesses. The company's product includes a web-based dispatch dashboard for routing, tracking, dispatching, and analytics, intuitive iOS and Android apps for drivers, automated customer notifications and real-time driver tracking, and a robust RESTful API. Onfleet was founded in 2012 by a team of engineers at Stanford University.

Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Dojo is a mobile app that helps in finding leisures in the area. The app helps thousands of young Londoners find cool places to eat, drink, and visit in their city. Dojo was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Mobius Motors Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles tailored for the African mass market, focusing on the specific needs of consumers in developing regions. Founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the company produces affordable vehicles that facilitate the transportation of heavy cargo, operate effectively over rough terrains, and serve public transport and goods delivery needs. By providing appropriate transport solutions, Mobius Motors aims to enhance mobility in rural Africa and contribute to a more connected and prosperous continent.

Appear Here is an online marketplace for retail space. Since the company was founded in 2012, it has facilitated the opening of over 10,000 stores in the UK, US, and France. Appear Here has raised a total of $21.4 million in VC funding from the previous backers of Spotify, Pinterest, Hailo and Trivago.

Festicket is an online platform that enables music fans to discover and book tickets and travel packages for music festivals worldwide. It provides a comprehensive service that includes festival tickets, accommodation, and travel arrangements, creating a seamless experience for users planning their festival trips. Operating as a two-sided marketplace, Festicket features over 1,000 music festivals across 40 countries and collaborates with a network of 2,000 suppliers to offer a variety of options. The platform also incorporates technology to assist event creators in managing, promoting, and selling their events, facilitating a hassle-free experience for both festival-goers and organizers.

Admedo is a self-serve online advertising platform. The admedo platform saves you time and improves the performance of your campaigns, with all the transparency that you need to make clear decisions Admedo was independently founded in the UK, in 2013, by online advertising experts Nick Moutter and Laura Bowen. Now a global company, with offices in the US and Europe, and a multinational team based at their HQ in London, they are all working towards the same goal: a simple, honest, and inclusive future for programmatic advertising. Admedo is the only fully transparent Programmatic Marketing Platform on the market with all the tools needed in one UI at one cost.

Hassle is an online marketplace based in London that connects consumers with providers of home-based services, including cleaners, tutors, personal trainers, and driving instructors. The platform allows users to search for vetted service providers, read ratings and reviews, and instantly book and pay for services online. Initially focusing on domestic cleaning, Hassle aims to streamline the process for busy customers by offering real-time order fulfillment, making it easier for them to access reliable home services.

FullCircl offers a customer lifecycle intelligence platform aimed at enhancing business operations for companies in regulated industries, particularly within B2B financial services. The platform provides comprehensive access to company intelligence, drawing from various online data sources related to markets, organizations, and individuals. It equips financial institutions with actionable insights and near real-time records of companies and their shareholders. By enabling clients to efficiently identify and engage the right customers, assess risks swiftly for faster onboarding, and anticipate client needs, FullCircl supports firms in overcoming customer lifecycle challenges and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Birdback operates a card-linking platform that bridges offers and loyalty programs directly to customers' payment cards. This technology enables publishers and advertisers to connect digital marketing efforts with offline sales, facilitating the tracking of in-store transactions down to the SKU level. By leveraging the existing payments infrastructure, Birdback's platform allows for seamless and rapid integration, making it accessible for retailers globally. The company also provides a programming interface that empowers developers to create card-linked applications, integrating loyalty schemes, cashback, coupons, and digital receipts into payment transactions. This functionality simplifies the reward process for users, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

Storybricks is a platform that lets gamer developers add emotions and complex behaviors to game characters. It works alongside game studios to integrate a toolset into online games like MMORPGs. This is what developers are saying: "Storybricks is important -- perhaps the most important new technology in MMORPG development in many years -- because it provides the technological foundation for creating characters with emotional depth in computer-mediated gameworlds.