A fund manager that is part of Future Planet Capital and manages the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund.
Portfolio
27
companies
AUM
£74.0M
under management
Amba Defence
Amba Defence delivers security, safety, and defence equipment and monitoring services.
Bendi
Bendi offers an AI-powered software platform that helps businesses identify and manage environmental, social, and governance risks across global supply chains.
Capri Healthcare
Capri Healthcare builds digital referral and triage software for medical practitioners.
Carbon Fibre Preforms
Carbon Fibre Preforms manufactures ultra-lightweight and cost-efficient heat resistant materials.
Concurrent Thinking
Concurrent Thinking develops software to optimise data centre efficiencies and reduce energy usage.
Craft Dragon
Craft Dragon manufactures the ImPress machine for the crafts and hobbies sector.
D-RisQ
D-RisQ provides automated software tools to improve safety and behavioural assurance in complex systems.
Eyoto
Eyoto develops tele-optometry equipment and optical software for remote eye examinations.
Get Well Soon
Get Well Soon runs a digital booking platform that connects self-pay patients with private medical specialists.
HALO X-ray Technologies
HALO X-ray Technologies develops advanced X-ray scanning systems for security and inspection applications.
Health2Works
Health2Works develops software and online applications for patients and healthcare providers.
Lazy Flora
Lazy Flora runs an online plant delivery service.
Lexverify
Lexverify provides an artificial intelligence assistant that monitors electronic communications to prevent legal and regulatory risks.
Linear Diagnostics
Linear Diagnostics develops rapid point of care diagnostic platforms using linear dichroism technology.
Luxury Cottages
Luxury Cottages operates an online platform for high-end holiday rentals across the United Kingdom.
METCLOUD
A cloud and cybersecurity platform provider delivering advanced technology and security solutions to enterprises.
Natural HR
Natural HR provides cloud-based human resources and payroll software for businesses.
RoadHow
RoadHow provides a driver safety and telemetry application that connects motorists with insurance incentives.
Soshi
Soshi builds interactive music themed games for mobile and social platforms.
Spectral Edge
Spectral Edge builds image fusion and colour perception technologies for electronic devices.
The Supply Register
An online recruitment platform connecting schools with educational professionals.
Totem Learning
Totem Learning builds immersive online learning tools and serious games for professional training.
Uni2
Uni2 provides lifestyle services, publications, events, and accommodation for university students.
Virtue Health Group
Virtue Health Group provides virtual hospital wards for remote patient care.
Webmoco
Webmoco develops software and multi-platform electronic reporting systems for corporate clients.
Zipabout
Zipabout develops transport technology that enhances the passenger travel experience.
iEthico
Digital platform streamlining pharmaceutical sourcing and predicting medicine shortages.
Roger Wood
Director
David Callaghan
Giovanni Finocchio
Investment Director
Giovanni previously served as investment director at Midven and business development manager at Connect Midlands. He is now retired.
LinkedInDrew Craythorne
Giovanni Finnochio
investment director
Surjit Kooner
Investment Director
Surjit brings investment and corporate finance experience from roles at Future Planet Capital, Midven, and Deloitte. He previously held investment and finance positions at the Exceed Fund and Arthur Andersen.
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Tony Stott
CEO and Fund Principal
Tony brings venture investment and executive leadership experience, having previously served as CEO at Midven and Future Planet Capital Regional.
LinkedInAnn Haagensen
Huw Sparkes
Junior Investment Manager
Huw brings venture and growth capital experience from roles at Future Planet Capital and Midven. He also serves as a non-executive director at Expedio.
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Daniel Gaize
Investment Associate at Midven and Fund Principle of WMCO
Daniel brings investment and portfolio management experience across private equity and regional capital. He currently serves as an investment associate at Future Planet Capital Regional, following roles at LGPS Central and Hasma Capital Advisors.
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Rupert Lyle
Investment Director
Rupert brings investment experience as an investment director and fund principal across Future Planet Capital, Midven, and the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund. He also serves as a non-executive chair and founded The Founder Store and The Ark.
LinkedInGio Finocchio
Investment Director
Duncan Kerr
Investment Director
Duncan brings executive and investment experience, having previously led Aeristech and served as an investment director at Midven. He currently heads Scintam Engineering.
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John Slaughter
Investment Executive
John brings investment and advisory experience from roles at Midven, Conan Capital, and KPMG UK. He previously served as CFO at Parcelly and currently directs DS Flooring Solutions.
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The interim investment round was led by Midven with support from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
"We’re thrilled to have successfully closed our funding round and want to extend our thanks to Midven for believing in Get Well Soon’s vision. With this investment, we’ll be able to continue enhancing the healthcare industry, providing an accessible, transparent and completely patient-centric platform that empowers patients with the most vital thing: choice."
Midven led the pre-seed round with participation from international funds and Innovate UK to support platform expansion.
The funding round was led by Midven with participation from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund and angel backers.
"Lexverify offers cutting-edge technology to proactively scan electronic communications in real time, and in doing so sets a new standard for risk management, employee training, and productivity growth. We are thrilled to support them on their journey to modernise the way businesses manage risk and foster a safer, more efficient, and professional workplace environment."
Midven led the investment through the MEIF West Midlands Equity Fund to support platform expansion.
"The investment will enable us to realise the NHS digital first strategy through innovation and transformation in both public and private healthcare. ensuring timely and patient-centred care for all. Our specialty-agnostic approach, configurable pathways, and seamless integration capabilities will empower clinicians. Enabling them to tackle the backlog of referrals, enhance overall efficiency, and improve access to specialist services."
The investment round was led by Midven through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund to scale virtual ward services for the NHS.
"The investment by Midven and QVentures is critical to enabling our pioneering model of virtual hospital care, which will create urgently needed capacity for the UK health system."
