The South West Investment Fund is an initiative designed to provide equity and debt finance to growing businesses across the South West of England.
Portfolio
16
companies
Ace High Sports
Ace High Sports develops sports-led video card games for global players.
Blueskytec
Blueskytec builds specialised cybersecurity hardware for critical national infrastructure.
Bower Collective
Bower Collective creates sustainable natural home and personal care products using reusable packaging.
Circular 11
Circular 11 turns difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into composite lumber products.
Distil.ai
Distil.ai provides artificial intelligence-driven data and analytics platforms for the hospitality sector.
Grace & Green
Sustainable period care brand reducing environmental waste.
Green Park Pharma
Green Park Pharma formulates liquid alternatives to standard tablet medications.
Health and Care Innovations
Health and Care Innovations builds digital platforms and video libraries to help patients self-manage health conditions at home.
JammJar
JammJar provides an artificial intelligence platform for mortgage advisers.
Luthmore
Luthmore designs a zero-emission electric combi boiler for domestic heating.
Mykor
Mykor creates low-carbon construction materials using agricultural and industrial waste.
New Motion Labs
New Motion Labs develops re-engineered chain and sprocket technology for industrial and cycling markets.
QLM Technology
QLM Technology builds quantum lidar cameras for methane monitoring.
STAXY
STAXY builds smart travel platforms that help sports clubs and event organisers deliver sustainable transport options for fans.
Sendr
Sendr develops an AI platform for personalised video email marketing.
Wilder Sensing
Wilder Sensing provides audio and artificial intelligence software for biodiversity monitoring.
The funding will support the commercial launch of an artificial intelligence platform designed to automate administrative tasks for mortgage advisers.
"Supporting ambitious and innovative businesses like JammJar is what the South West Investment Fund is designed to do."
The funding round includes investment from the South West Investment Fund, managed by The FSE Group.
"Circular 11 is addressing a clear challenge in the construction and materials market. The team has developed a compelling approach to turning difficult-to-recycle plastic into useful, long-life products, and this investment will help the business scale its operations and build on early commercial traction."
The oversubscribed financing round included a £1m investment from the South West Investment Fund.
"We’re delighted to back a team with exceptional product pedigree as they scale a category defining British technology."
The biotechnology firm secured backing from the South West Investment Fund to expand manufacturing capabilities.
"We’re delighted to provide this investment from the South West Investment Fund to support genuinely breakthrough materials science in the delivery of meaningful carbon reductions. With strong commercial interest already in place and a clear plan to scale production, Mykor is well-positioned to play a significant role in decarbonising the built environment while building a high-growth, internationally relevant business."
The investment was backed by the South West Investment Fund via The FSE Group.
"Difficulty taking tablets is a common problem in paediatrics but extends to adults experiencing swallow impairment, including those suffering from serious conditions such as stroke, dementia and some forms of cancer. Our liquid products are effective and stable at room temperature with a long shelf life, improving medication adherence, dosage accuracy and convenience for the NHS, patients, and caregivers. We are thrilled to receive this investment, which will help us make a significant impact on the global pharmaceutical landscape."
