• BoobyBiome

  Participated · Seed · Sep 2025

  BoobyBiome is a London-based biotechnology company focused on the science of breast milk and the microbiome. Founded in 2019 by Dr Lydia Mapstone, Dr Sioned Jones and Dr Tara O’Driscoll, its work builds on over five years of research at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The company has created the world’s largest high-resolution breast milk microbiome database and a biobank of proprietary strains that capture beneficial bacterial diversity in human milk. It has developed a patented storage device compatible with any storage bottle that preserves the natural microbiome, antioxidants and vitamins while preventing contamination. BoobyBiome is also developing a live microbiome drop composed of bacteria isolated from breast milk to support the developing microbiomes of formula-fed, C-section, or preterm infants. The company recently raised £2.5m in seed funding to commercialize the storage device, continue R&D on the live drop, expand its commercial team and scale internationally.

• Pioneer

  Participated · Seed · Nov 2023

  Pioneer provides an AI-powered service that combines large language models (LLMs) with process-execution expertise to help climate tech companies win non-dilutive funding more efficiently. The platform matches a company’s sector focus, business model, and capital needs with potential funding sources and then applies across thousands of grants, contracts, and other incentives. It targets funding opportunities at federal, state, and local levels as well as non-governmental sources. Founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, Pioneer is led by CEO Mitko Simeonov and COO Kyle Treige. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate its growth and expand its service offering. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article.

• alfii

  Participated · Seed · Jul 2023

  alfii develops a fintech-powered HR automation platform that centralizes employee data and automates core HR workflows such as onboarding, document collection, and payroll. The product targets startups, small and medium enterprises and fast-growing companies, aiming to simplify HR administration and improve the employee experience. Founded in November 2022 and based in Dubai, UAE, the company is building its product entirely in-house. alfii plans to use its recent funding to hire engineering and product talent and to expand the platform’s feature set. Its immediate product focus is developing a suite of payroll features for smarter, faster payroll and salary disbursements. The company’s stated mission is to become the most comprehensive fintech-powered people platform in the region.

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