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Portfolio
27
companies
AUM
£100M
under management
Blend
Blend provides bite-sized video training for deskless hospitality workers.
Boldr
Boldr develops smart technology to turn residential homes into active power plants.
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Earlybird AI
Earlybird AI develops voice-powered conversational AI software to support frontline workforces and tackle economic inactivity.
Firenze
Firenze provides embedded finance infrastructure for Lombard lending in the wealth management sector.
Flexa
Flexa provides a transparent platform that connects job seekers with verified flexible employers.
Flexa Careers
Flexa Careers runs a transparent platform for flexible working policies and job opportunities.
Gizmo
An artificial intelligence learning platform that transforms study materials into gamified quizzes and flashcards.
Glowb
Glowb simplifies the domestic solar installation process for homeowners.
HACE: Data Changing Child Labour
HACE develops an AI-powered ESG rating platform to detect and address child labour risks in corporate supply chains.
Huboo
Huboo provides software-driven eCommerce fulfilment services for online retailers.
Jack & Jill AI
Jack & Jill AI builds autonomous software agents to automate recruitment.
MOONHUB
MOONHUB builds immersive virtual reality training platforms for the workplace.
Materials Nexus
Materials Nexus accelerates the discovery of sustainable materials using artificial intelligence and quantum mechanics.
Medly AI
Medly AI builds an artificial intelligence tutoring platform tailored to GCSE exam boards.
Mirthy
Mirthy runs an online community and activities platform for older adults.
Organise
Organise provides a digital platform empowering workers to campaign for better workplace rights.
Osu
Osu builds a payment application that helps the self-employed manage transactions and invoicing.
PHINXT Robotics
PHINXT Robotics provides decentralised edge AI software for warehouse automation.
Polari Group
Polari Group builds digital and physical platforms for anorectal health and sexual wellness.
Quench.ai
Quench.ai builds an artificial intelligence learning coach for professional development.
Research Grid
Research Grid develops artificial intelligence software to automate clinical trial administration.
Spill
Spill provides remote mental health support for companies through workplace messaging tools.
Sproutl
Sproutl connects consumers with independent garden centres through a curated online marketplace.
Tyred
Tyred builds an AI platform that predicts bicycle maintenance needs before failures occur.
Valla
Valla provides an artificial intelligence platform for workplace rights and legal access.
greenworkx
Greenworkx builds digital training and matching tools to connect workers with green careers.
tickr
tickr operates an investment application focused on social and environmental impact.
Check Warner
Matt Penneycard
Partner
David Fisayo
David brings venture capital and operating experience from roles at Ada Ventures, Cherry Ventures, and SureGifts. He also co-founded Wealth8 and directed Foundervine.
LinkedIn
Bruce Walker
scout
Bruce founded Ecosystem Ventures and Ecosystem Builders Network, alongside serving as a scout for Ada Ventures and an angel investor. He has also held advisory and committee roles with Powering Futures and the Institute of Directors.
LinkedIn
Christian Tooley
Angel Investor
Christian brings venture and investment experience from roles at Ada Ventures and i³ investing, alongside an entrepreneur-in-residence position at LSE Generate.
LinkedInRaw Ventures and Ada Ventures led the £2.5m round, which will fund engineering hires and product development.
"We’re changing that by bringing every aspect of ownership together into one connected platform. By combining real-time data with predictive technology, we can help riders solve problems before they happen and make cycling simpler, smarter and more reliable,"
The Series A round was led by Shine Capital with backing from Ada Ventures, Seek Investments, GSV, and NFX.
"Our users started regularly describing Gizmo as a game and telling us they'd never been able to study so much before because they'd usually get distracted and go on TikTok instead, but that this wasn't happening when they used Gizmo."
The London-based recruitment startup has secured backing from Creandum, Dig Ventures, and a roster of angel investors.
The seed round was supported by investors including Unconventional Ventures and Ada Ventures.
"By tapping into everyday energy devices, starting with HVAC, we can provide peak capacity to the grid while helping families lower bills and optimize usage. This round fuels our expansion across the U.S. HVAC market and beyond."
The seed round was led by Ada Ventures, Active Partners and Portfolio Ventures to support platform growth and tool development.
"The legal world is experiencing its own watershed moment. AI is completely redrawing who can access justice – but ordinary people are being left behind. We’re flipping this on its head by putting powerful, tailor-made legal tools directly into workers’ hands, not just those with deep pockets."
