Tom Whitby

Advanced Wing Systems | Tradeworks.vc

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 19 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2022
VC🌍 United Kingdom
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Advisor & Investor
Oct 2022
Were a rapidly growing proptech start up. We reduce the stress, cost and time involved in selling, buying and moving home by providing a single platform for consumers to source top-rated suppliers and manage the many services involved in moving.
early stageReal Estate
Investor
Sep 2022
Digitally Transforming Property Management. A modern digital solution bringing convenience and transparency to the property maintenance sector for both tenants and landlords.
Advisor & Investor
Sep 2022
We serve the world’s hardest-to-connect industries, starting with maritime. FrontM provides the missing digital layer, converting connectivity to capability by unifying systems, processes and people via one secure platform. Our toolbox enables a partner ecosystem to collaborate and drive convergent value. Ready to upgrade your maritime operations? Let’s Chat!
Advisor & Investor
Sep 2022
Anchor enables private yacht owners to share unique and customizable yachting experiences with the world. Anchor is the only website where you can book a luxury charter experience directly from owners through a friendly concierge service. Our roster of professionally trained and licensed Captains & Crew take the experience to the next level and unlock a limitless world of exotic destinations.
Investor
Mar 2022
ShipsKart is a supply chain e-commerce solution for the maritime and offshore domain. As our logo says “Clicked at Sea ~ Delivered at Shore”, ShipsKart is an online marketplace where vessels, vessel owners, operators and managers can purchase marine products, consumables, equipments and service products required for the uninterrupted and efficient operations of the vessels. ShipsKart aims to deliver the following technology-driven outcomes to vessels, vessel owners, operators and managers: o Sustainable and verifiable cost efficiencies o 100% transparency o Reviewed and curated quality o Reduced lead times and assured delivery o Real-time tracking of orders from placement to delivery The problem that ShipsKart is targeting is the current status of the supply chain and procurement process in the industry. Today, most maritime and offshore companies use antiquated and manual methods of receiving requisitions, managing them, seeking vendors, placing orders and arranging deliveries of spares, stores, consumables, provisions, etc., that are critical for the smooth and seamless operation of the thousands of vessels across the world. Even though these items account for 30-40% of total operating cost, very few companies (and these are the large ones) invest in making the system and process efficient, trackable and predictable.
Investor
Nov 2021
Boost conversions with AI-powered personalized shopping experiences at scale
Board Observer
Nov 2021
The future of ecommerce delivery is here. Quiver enables ecommerce and retail brands to offer their customers the fastest, zero emission delivery options 📦 ⏩. 1 Hour, Same Day and Next Day and Delivery Windows, 7 days a week. Whether were fulfilling from your stores or our fulfilment centres, we help you offer delivery options that drive increased checkout conversion, increase customer retention and reduce return rates. More than 300 brands are already utilising Quivers delivery options to improve their customers delivery experience, while lowering their carbon footprint ♻️.
Investor
Mar 2021
See your supply chain | PrimaTrade provides technology that makes supply chains work better and delivers cash savings to buyers on the cost of goods and services. There are three things to know about us: 1) We deliver 100% digital trade. Thats across enterprises regardless of the numbers of geographies, suppliers, forwarders, carriers, ERPs, procurement teams, products or services involved. We do that by enabling suppliers to self-digitise all required documents as goods/services are supplied. That includes transport documents (BL, AWB, CMR), packing lists, time sheets, inspection reports, commercial invoices, certificates etc. We also enable suppliers to self-match purchase orders so that paperwork is tied into the buyers order system. 2) Savings on spend of 1%+. We make working capital flow more efficiently through supply chains - whether goods or services. We use the data on our platform automatically to approve invoices for early payment, enabling buyers to pay early or funders (on our platform or their own platforms) to provide finance to suppliers (ie: supply chain finance). Supplier discounts for quicker payments generate savings on spend directly on our platform, with existing clients centrally booking savings of more than 1% on spend. Extend and automate supply chain finance programs - we democratise the provision of working capital to all suppliers across the enterprise, helping SME suppliers in emerging markets particularly to compete on equal terms. 3) ESG compliance at product level at enterprise scale Our platform can request, collect, digitise, check and store documents needed at product level across the enterprise and at massive scale in order to substantiate the source of products and / or claims about them. That includes bills of materials, sourcing maps, authentication certificates and in-bound receipts for purchased materials. Decide what documents you need, we can sort out the rest (automatically at scale).
Investor
Mar 2021
At Wombat Invest, we’re on a mission to revolutionise investing and empower millions to effectively manage, save and grow their money. Its no secret that we all desire more from our finances, but understanding and navigating the complexities of personal finance, especially investing, can be daunting. Investing used to be complicated and expensive, but Wombat was designed to break down those barriers. Since we launched in 2019, our app has been recognised with awards such as Finder’s ISA Stocks & Shares Innovation Award in 2020 & 2022, and UKFinTech’s Investment Tech of the Year in 2022 & 2023. But more importantly, we’re trusted by over 300,000 happy individuals who are already saving for their future. With Wombat, the power of investing is no longer confined to the few. Our platform opens the doors to investing in global companies from as little as £10, ensuring accessibility for all. Tailor your investment portfolio to reflect your unique financial goals, leverage intuitive features that simplify saving and investing, and discover a range of accounts to suit you. Plus, we’re always expanding our offering to ensure your experience is seamless. • Invest commission-free from just £10 with fewer fees • Explore themed ETFs aligned with your passions with a Standard account • Discover 450+ UK, EU, and US shares for easy diversification • Save and invest tax-free with a Stocks & Shares ISA or Junior ISA • Experience investing without limits with a GIA • Round Ups & Auto Invest for regular, effortless investing • Enjoy subscription-free, instant trading, plus cashback with Instant • Give £10, get £10 when you refer a friend to Wombat* We’re innovative. We’re tenacious. We’re empowering. Step confidently into your financial future and begin your investment journey with £10* on Wombat today. Capital at risk. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change. Instant trades within market opening hours. *T&Cs apply. FX or other fees may apply
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Mar 2021
Supercharge your growth, unlock kew insights and allow your brand(s) to scale faster and more efficiently than ever before, using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to power you ahead of the market. At MOOT, our enhanced e-commerce technology solutions powers retailers to deliver unique, enhanced and personalised shopping experiences. MOOT started in 2019 as a single brand owner, quickly outgrowing their ecommerce platform capabilities and developing a solution focused on enhancing the critical metrics for business growth. In a short space of time it has now established itself as a wider technology group and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UK. With a wealth of proprietary technology, MOOT powers three of their own brands, Olivias, Houseology and Teddy Beau, along with over 50 global brands such as Sports Direct and BET365. MOOT designs and develops its own products and works with industry-leading brands across the world. With a focus on well-designed, high quality and affordable products, MOOT aims to continue its growth across the UK, Europe, US and Australia. As a wider group of brands, the business benefits from extensive investment and ambition. Our ecommerce platform has revolutionised the way brands operate and launch online, unlocking operational and capital efficiencies previously unheard of. MOOT - Powering the next generation of ecommerce retailers.
Investor
Feb 2021
Freightify is a freight-tech start-up aiming to revolutionize the trillion-dollar international freight industry. We are a strong and supportive team of 100+ passionate logistics professionals from Denmark, the United States, and India who have come together to digitize a large unorganized market of International Freight Forwarding/Shipping. Freightify empowers freight forwarders by providing white-labeled rate automation solutions to digitize their rate procurement, rate management, and quotation processes with ease. In addition to this, we also provide track and trace solutions that help freight forwarders in getting the latest milestone location of vessels and automated milestones within seconds. Our mission is to democratize technology for freight forwarders. Digitization of global trade can be attained by making technology accessible to freight forwarders. As a forwarder, if your products and services can be booked, reserved, or quoted online, Freightify can help you in multiple ways, such as: · Your business can run 24*7 - No constraints of working hours to book shipments · Hassle-free documentation and paperwork - No need to keep stacks of documents · Avoid email clutter - No need to draft email for small communication · Efficient and faster communication with customers - No need to waste time on long and boring phone calls · Get better internal communication and increased team collaboration · Improved customer relations and service · Automation of everyday tasks We want to enable digitization for freight forwarders to facilitate them in delivering an exceptional user experience to their customers. Book a personalized demo with our team of logistics professionals who can work with you to steer up on the opportunities digitization has to offer for your logistics business. Check out our website.
Investor
Jan 2021
Creoate was built to help millions of small businesses grow on better terms. We help independent retailers buy sustainable and unique products from brands and wholesalers on a centralised platform, using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to help retailers forecast sales and manage inventory levels as efficiently as possible and get sustainable payment terms. All with the aim of delivering more choice, better pricing, and more efficient logistics at a global scale. A growing community of 70,000 retailers and 6,000 brands across 10 countries trust Creoate to run their business. We work hard to deliver our mission of building more transparent, inclusive economies by finding innovative ways to help independent businesses grow - and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at Creoate alongside a seasoned team who have worked at or invested in Farfetch, Amazon, Wefox, Lyst and Deloitte. P.S. Were hiring! Check out our jobs page for the latest jobs. https://creoate.breezy.hr/
early stageWholesale
Investor
Jan 2021
Ledgermatic provides a single API Treasury management system for enterprises operating in digital assets
Investor
Jan 2021
ContentCal is now part of Adobe Express, available on mobile, web, and desktop. Start for free today.
Investor
Jan 2021
At Quincus, we strive to solve your most pressing supply chain problems. We empower your entire supply chain ecosystem—employees, vendors, customers, and hubs—to instantly respond to market changes. Our technology equips you with real-time visibility and machine learning optimization. At the same time, our platform acts as a single source of truth that enables everyone to make decisions based on the same data. In the few short years since our founding in 2014, our clientele has expanded to include several household brands across the world—in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, UAE, USA, and more. Working with us, you will be among many other successful companies that trust us. You will know you’re in good hands.
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Advisor & Investor
Oct 2022
Were a rapidly growing proptech start up. We reduce the stress, cost and time involved in selling, buying and moving home by providing a single platform for consumers to source top-rated suppliers and manage the many services involved in moving.
early stageReal Estate
Investor
Sep 2022
Digitally Transforming Property Management. A modern digital solution bringing convenience and transparency to the property maintenance sector for both tenants and landlords.
Advisor & Investor
Sep 2022
We serve the world’s hardest-to-connect industries, starting with maritime. FrontM provides the missing digital layer, converting connectivity to capability by unifying systems, processes and people via one secure platform. Our toolbox enables a partner ecosystem to collaborate and drive convergent value. Ready to upgrade your maritime operations? Let’s Chat!
Advisor & Investor
Sep 2022
Anchor enables private yacht owners to share unique and customizable yachting experiences with the world. Anchor is the only website where you can book a luxury charter experience directly from owners through a friendly concierge service. Our roster of professionally trained and licensed Captains & Crew take the experience to the next level and unlock a limitless world of exotic destinations.
Investor
Jul 2022
Lontra is a Green Tech company delivering ground-breaking air compressor and blower designs, with significant energy savings. Learn about our sponsored units to meet Net Zero Targets and innovate your industry. Backed by world-class technical, commercial partners and supporters, including Sulzer, ABB, SKF, National Instruments. Our flagship product, the Blade Compressor® can drive down energy costs by up to 34% against comparable units. Lontra is developing new technologies and expanding into new industries for compressor applications. These include general manufacturing, cement, food and drink, pharmaceutical, industrial wastewater, drinking water and power generation. Lontra has attracted support in terms of grants and awards from Innovate UK, Horizon2020, Edie, IMechE, Royal Academy of Engineering and The Carbon Trust. Our President and CTO, Steve Lindsey, a finalist in the prestigious European Inventor Awards 2017, stands by the expert-led team at Lontra securing their proven technology across many industries.
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