Daina Spedding, Cfa

EIQ, the only AI-native, end-to-end automation platform designed around whole-process orchestration, it enables processes to think, act and continuously improve themselves. Built atop an agentic mesh architecture {aMa} and powered by the GenIQ™ framework, the platform delivers self-healing error recovery, real-time adaptation to new data, and seamless scaling. Combined with embedded decision intelligence, extensive connector libraries and low-code tooling, EvoluteIQ turns automation into an organization’s foundational layer. The result is a resilient, future-ready ecosystem; one that drives sustainable growth, fosters lasting innovation and ensures that enterprise automation never remains just a collection of tasks, but an ever-evolving competitive advantage.

THIS is what happens when two meat-lovers checked out meat-free food, and decided that we didn’t want any of it. We had a job before we co-founded THIS, in 2019. We established and ran a burger (as in, beef) restaurant chain. As far as u-turns go, this is a whopper. When we left that business we realised some stuff: That maybe we should eat less meat. Fairly urgently. That if you don’t like tofu, or food with orange packaging, you don’t have much of a meat-free choice. That we should make plant-based food and deploy our secret-weapon, following it as our guiding star: our obsession and adoration for meat. The obvious(ish…) conclusion, was that we had to make our own plant-based meat-alternative products. Food that PROPERLY works in a fry-up or in a chicken-pie. And so, we made THIS. It’s ridiculously high in protein, it tastes sensational and it’s produced by people who won’t guilt-trip you if you also eat meat. Enjoy

British accessories designer Sophia Webster founded her eponymous label in 2012, and has become renowned for combining feminine design with a sophisticated approach. A graduate from the distinguished Cordwainers College and The Royal College of Art, she debuted her first collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Her products now have an international presence and are distributed in over 200 retailers worldwide. Sophia was awarded the Conde Nast Footwear Emerging Designer of the Year 2012, British Fashion Award for Emerging Accessories Designer 2013 and the British Fashion Council’s New Gen Award for her first 3 consecutive seasons. She also won the BFC Vogue Fashion Fund in 2016, becoming the second shoe designer in history to receive this prestigious prize. With a background in Fine Art, her designs are all hand-drawn and conceptualised within the company headquarters in East London. She proves her commercial viability through the diverse selection of styles on offer; heels are offered in a range of heights, and flats, espadrilles and sneakers are available as an alternative for a more casual style. Her collections have also expanded to include Children, Bridal and Handbag ranges, all of which have been successful and proved her signature aesthetic can be translated across multiple categories.

BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments. BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/

UK & European Investments Ltd and LTG Capital have come together under one new brand, Blue Coast Capital. The origins of the company lie in post-war retailing. Founders of the iconic 60s retailer Chelsea Girl and later River Island diversified their portfolio of businesses to include real estate, private equity, hotels & leisure and other consumer driven businesses. Today Blue Coast Capital stands separate from River Island. With a track-record spanning 50 years, it remains a privately owned business with the financial strength to make decisions based on unique opportunities as well as long term trends. The Blue Coast team sources, owns and operates a diverse portfolio of private and public assets from its headquarters in London with offices in Europe and the US.

EIQ, the only AI-native, end-to-end automation platform designed around whole-process orchestration, it enables processes to think, act and continuously improve themselves. Built atop an agentic mesh architecture {aMa} and powered by the GenIQ™ framework, the platform delivers self-healing error recovery, real-time adaptation to new data, and seamless scaling. Combined with embedded decision intelligence, extensive connector libraries and low-code tooling, EvoluteIQ turns automation into an organization’s foundational layer. The result is a resilient, future-ready ecosystem; one that drives sustainable growth, fosters lasting innovation and ensures that enterprise automation never remains just a collection of tasks, but an ever-evolving competitive advantage.

Baird Capital makes venture capital, growth equity and private equity investments in strategically targeted sectors around the world. We are value creators who identify exceptional opportunities and partner with senior industry executives to build world-class companies. Our in-depth sector knowledge, deep relationships with entrepreneurial management teams and global network of 60 investment and operating professionals in the United States, U.K. and Asia help ensure that we consistently drive value in our portfolio companies. For disclosures please visit: http://www.rwbaird.com/about-baird/important-disclosures.aspx

THIS is what happens when two meat-lovers checked out meat-free food, and decided that we didn’t want any of it. We had a job before we co-founded THIS, in 2019. We established and ran a burger (as in, beef) restaurant chain. As far as u-turns go, this is a whopper. When we left that business we realised some stuff: That maybe we should eat less meat. Fairly urgently. That if you don’t like tofu, or food with orange packaging, you don’t have much of a meat-free choice. That we should make plant-based food and deploy our secret-weapon, following it as our guiding star: our obsession and adoration for meat. The obvious(ish…) conclusion, was that we had to make our own plant-based meat-alternative products. Food that PROPERLY works in a fry-up or in a chicken-pie. And so, we made THIS. It’s ridiculously high in protein, it tastes sensational and it’s produced by people who won’t guilt-trip you if you also eat meat. Enjoy

British accessories designer Sophia Webster founded her eponymous label in 2012, and has become renowned for combining feminine design with a sophisticated approach. A graduate from the distinguished Cordwainers College and The Royal College of Art, she debuted her first collection for Spring/Summer 2013. Her products now have an international presence and are distributed in over 200 retailers worldwide. Sophia was awarded the Conde Nast Footwear Emerging Designer of the Year 2012, British Fashion Award for Emerging Accessories Designer 2013 and the British Fashion Council’s New Gen Award for her first 3 consecutive seasons. She also won the BFC Vogue Fashion Fund in 2016, becoming the second shoe designer in history to receive this prestigious prize. With a background in Fine Art, her designs are all hand-drawn and conceptualised within the company headquarters in East London. She proves her commercial viability through the diverse selection of styles on offer; heels are offered in a range of heights, and flats, espadrilles and sneakers are available as an alternative for a more casual style. Her collections have also expanded to include Children, Bridal and Handbag ranges, all of which have been successful and proved her signature aesthetic can be translated across multiple categories.

BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, we have £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies – early-stage, growth-stage and quoted – across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. BGF is a minority, non-controlling equity partner with a patient outlook, based on shared, long-term goals with the management teams we back. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts and board-level non-executives. We also provide in-house support, including chair and senior executive selection and appointments. BGF UK: http://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/