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Jan 2020
Now part of Verve Group consumer-first advertising suite, Dataseat is an in-housing mobile DSP that gives app developers and agencies the software and tools to acquire high-quality new users and retarget existing and lapsed customers. Dataseat gives advertisers complete control, transparency and customization options, enabling them to leverage programmatic as a strategic advantage. Our in-housing philosophy means that we act as a partner with our customers, offering custom data and machine learning solutions.
Dataseat closed seed funding in December 2019 and raised $2,3m from Play Ventures, Backed.vc and Saatchiinvest.
Board Member
Jan 2020
Our mission is to build the worlds most entertaining and immersive crime experiences.
Investor
Dec 2019
Our mission is to build the worlds most entertaining and immersive crime experiences.
Investor
May 2019
Vault is the Active Integrity platform; the operating system for corporate integrity. Employees can report via the mobile app, either alone or using GoTogether® as a collective. Your investigations team can resolve incidents in the Resolution Hub and actively assess your ethical health. By identifying patterns before they become problems and predicting issues before they manifest, you can fix misconduct issues before they get out of hand. For the good of your people and the good of your organization, consider a solution that goes beyond a checkbox; a centralized point for management that brings Speak Up levels up and reduces investigation time. It’s just good business.
Investor
Jan 2018
We exist to make thoughtful gifting simple and fun, even at scale.
From showing appreciation to your teams and colleagues to adding a personal touch to your outreach, or saying an end of year thanks to your clients, we’re here to make your personal interactions even more delightful.
Try it now https://app.huggg.me/ - you will find the perfect gift.
Huggg’s gifting platform enables you to choose, personalise and share the perfect gifts to recognise colleagues, boost happiness and enhance employee experience in just a few clicks.
Removing the typical "what do I send?" and "where do I send it?" headaches, Huggg transforms a 3-month process into a 3-minute one - even making it possible to fully automate gift scheduling, so you never miss a birthday again.
Offering high quality, best in class gifts for moments big and small, Huggg delivers them digitally in a way that feels just as good as giving and getting a real life gift.
It’s gifting thoughtfully, made simple.
Investor
Dec 2017
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Investor
Apr 2017
Mrs Wordsmith is the world’s silliest learning company. We combine proven learning science with Hollywood-quality animation and state-of-the-art game design to create books, card games, worksheets, and video games that improve the literacy outcomes of kids aged 4–11.
Guided by the conviction that educational resources should be every bit as exciting and hilarious as the movies kids watch and the games kids play, our products provide a premium, modern learning experience that is more motivating and more fun than any other.
Angel Investor
Feb 2017
Kyra delivers end-to-end campaigns with the creators, content, and clarity your brands been missing. Powered by AI, curated by incredible humans.
From always-on programs to rapid brand activations, we help you launch faster, target smarter, choose creators who convert, and prove ROI without the stress or guesswork. Our services include strategy, creator sourcing, content production, campaign management, and live performance insights.
Our platform powers every stage of influencer marketing, using data from 1bn+ profiles and 20m+ videos to match you with high-performing creators, streamline operations and approvals, and track performance in real time so you can scale what works.
Trusted by global enterprise brands such as L’Oréal, H&M, Shark Beauty, Prime Video, Bvlgari, and The Weather Channel.
Investor
Dec 2016
Agency? No, Tech Company.
We don't just use tech, we build it. It helps us deliver results that traditional agencies simply can’t come close to.
We test & optimise audience and creative combinations at unrivalled scale; reaching the right audience, with the right content, at the right time and place, to deliver maximum return on ad spend.
We combine years of full-funnel marketing expertise with proprietary growth-engine technology, to deliver millions of dollars in revenue and sustainable growth for our clients.
We are performance marketing specialists. We work with eCommerce businesses of all sizes, to build and execute smart growth strategies that turn passive potential into active customers.
Investor
Jul 2016
Verve exists to elevate lives by bringing everyone closer to the things they love. We're building a global platform for 16-28 year olds to discover and buy from aspirational brands through their network. We work in more than 20 countries with the biggest and best brands including C3 Presents, Festival republic, MGM resorts, Hakkasan, Lollapalloza, World Club Dome, Sonar, Elrow, ESPN, Universal Music Group and Global Radio.
Verve integrates directly with major ticketing providers and technology partners around the world, including Ticketmaster, Paylogic, Eventbrite and Front Gate Tickets.
Investor
Jul 2016
Pollen is a technology company on a mission to build, curate, and deliver the best experiences all over the world leveraging a data-driven, customer-led mindset, and a network of global partners.
We have two offerings: Pollen Presents and Pollen+. Pollen Presents curates experiences around your tastes and preferences you can’t find anywhere else. These experiences bring together music, sports, wellness and beyond to enable you and your friends to connect around one-of-a-kind itineraries in exciting destinations. Pollen+ always gets you more at music festivals and events when you book through us. Pollen+ partners with the biggest promoter brands and music festivals, including We Are FSTVL, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, C3, Electric Zoo, Live Nation and more.
Pollen was founded in 2014 by brothers Callum & Liam Negus-Fancey. Pollen is backed by prominent investors including Kindred, Northzone, Sienna Capital, Backed and Draper Spirit. Pollen has raised over $100 million in VC funding.
Investor and Board Observer
Apr 2016
Fleksy is an award-winning virtual keyboard technology provider.
For consumers, the popular Fleksy keyboard is available to download on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard aims to give full control over customization and elevate anyone's smartphone typing experience. Fleksy's mobile apps count for more than 20 million downloads globally.
For businesses, the Fleksy Software Development Kit (SDK) enables companies to overcome the challenge of building a top-notch typing experience on both iOS and Android. Its clientele can then focus on their area of expertise & value-add for a monthly licensing fee.
Investor and Board Member
Jan 2016
Kare Knowledgeware was acquired by Dialpad.
Kare is on a mission to make information understandable to every human, starting with being the first platform to fulfil the promise of Scaleable Smart Self Service by bootstrapping or converting and dynamically maintaining your legacy knowledge base instantly. We achieve this through our proprietary platform built through years of research using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language understanding.
Find out more at www.karehq.com.
Awards & Accolades:
'20 Most Promising CEM Solution Providers for 2018' - CIO Review
'Best Innovation In Deep Learning' 2017 AIconics Awards
'Best AI Startup' - 2016 AIconics Awards
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Nov 2015
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We back experienced founders disrupting the industries of today, who are building the high-growth impact brands of tomorrow. Since 2020 we’ve successfully raised £95M+ for over 28 companies.
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Newton Alumni span the globe with more than 500 people from all backgrounds going on to secure positions in VC firms, accelerate their careers in VC, and become disruptors of the status quo. As of the start of 2024, 46% identify as female or non-binary, and 49% identify as the global majority.
Newton is a joint venture between Phoenix Court and London Business School with founding partner, HSBC Innovation Banking. With our unique blend of faculty and practitioner teaching, we are training the investors of tomorrow to back the ventures of the future.
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