Portfolio
3
companies
HACE: Data Changing Child Labour
HACE develops an AI-powered ESG rating platform to detect and address child labour risks in corporate supply chains.
Molymem
Molymem develops advanced membrane coatings to improve water filtration efficiency.
UrFuture
A mobile recruitment app connecting Gen Z jobseekers with national employers.
David Levine
Principal
The Manchester startup raised the capital from River Capital and a syndicate of investors to expand its recruitment platform.
"Urfuture is uniquely positioned to bridge this gap, providing a scalable and engaging solution that empowers young people to explore entry-level roles, apprenticeships, and longer-term career pathways"
The pre-seed round was led by Manchester Angels to support the completion of the Child Labour Index and advance stewardship tools for investors.
"To be able to oversubscribe the funding round in the current economic conditions is a monumental achievement for HACE and a testament to the growing awareness of the scale of the child labour issue and the role that technology will play in sustainably eradicating it."
Cambridge Angels led the seed round with backing from Manchester Angels and NorthInvest.
"New 2D materials for membranes are needed to improve sustainability, accessibility and tackle one of the world's greatest problems – delivering clean fresh water for all."
