Ufi Ventures invests in technology companies focused on skills and the future of work.
Portfolio
13
companies
Assemble You
Assemble You provides podcast-style audio learning content for modern workplaces.
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AutonoMe
AutonoMe develops assistive technology to support employment and independent living for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Bodyswaps
Bodyswaps builds a virtual reality platform for workplace soft skills training.
Certchain
Certchain builds digital skills passports for the construction sector.
Data Literacy Academy
Data Literacy Academy provides online learning and upskilling programmes to improve workplace data capabilities.
Fabrio Design
Fabrio Design provides embedded learning tools for computer aided design software.
Gladys
Gladys provides an artificial intelligence platform to connect families with local care workers.
Kinderly
Kinderly builds digital platforms for early years childcare professionals and parents.
Metaverse Learning
Metaverse Learning develops immersive online learning programmes and virtual reality scenarios for the education sector.
MyPocketSkill
MyPocketSkill operates a financial capability and earning platform for young people.
Slinger
Slinger operates a hospitality job platform designed to modernise recruitment and ensure fair pay for workers.
SonicJobs
SonicJobs provides a mobile application that automates and accelerates the job search process.
TaskHer
TaskHer is a digital platform connecting homeowners with verified tradeswomen.
Helen Gironi
Director
Helen brings investment and portfolio experience from roles at Ufi VocTech Trust and Nesta. She also serves as a non-executive director.
LinkedInElla Woodhouse
Investment Associate
Toby Plamer
Investment Associate
Joe Ludlow
Impact Investment Director
The seed round was co-led by Trust for London, Resolution Ventures, Ufi Ventures, and Second Century Ventures to fund growth into housing associations and domestic abuse safe houses.
"This seed round is a vote of confidence in our mission to normalise women in the trades and provide a more inclusive experience for homeowners, strategic partners, and tradeswomen alike,"
The funding was backed by Ufi Ventures and Haatch to support expansion across major British contractors.
"Traditionally, demonstrating your team and subcontractors have the skills they need to meet regulation or mandatory technical competencies relied on manual card checks, managing spreadsheets and fragmented skills matrices. Certchain makes all this centralised, digital and live. What used to take months can be done in minutes, enabling our clients to take a more proactive standards-based approach to skills management and compliance – with continuous monitoring, forecasts, and alerts on emerging risks and issues across your organisation and supply chain"
The financing round was led by Cornerstone with backing from several early stage investors.
"Rising care costs, an overstretched social care system, and the demands of daily life can leave families feeling guilty and stretched thin as they think about their elderly loved ones. That’s why I’m thrilled to back George and Alex as they build Gladys, a managed social care platform that makes it easy to find and book trusted caregivers and companions. Their mission is close to my heart: giving families peace of mind and helping everyone grow old with dignity, in the home they cherish, for as long as possible."
The investment was led by the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund alongside Ufi Ventures to support content expansion and international localisation.
"This investment will have a huge impact on Assemble You and our mission, allowing us to tackle the widespread problem of disengaged employees head-on. Traditional digital training methods simply aren’t working, and we’re providing a solution that’s not only more engaging but also truly accessible to everyone, including deskless and neurodiverse workers. This funding will enable us to expand our content library, reach more learners, and ultimately create a more skilled and future-ready workforce."
The investment was backed by Ufi Ventures and existing investor TwinklHive to support product development and international growth.
"We are delighted to be able to provide further support to Fabrio. Jay, Anirudh and team have worked hard over the past 18 months to successfully launch Fabrio into schools and universities and we are excited to follow them on the next stage of their journey"
