Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

Nc’nean is an independent distillery on Scotland’s west coast that centres its brand on sustainable, small-batch production of whisky and gin. Led by founder Annabel Thomas, the company positions its award-winning single malt as a premium craft spirit. Over the past year Nc’nean increased its U.S. exports by 37 % and reported solid growth in other key markets. To accelerate expansion, management plans to channel fresh capital into marketing and distribution in the UK, France, the United States and Germany. The distillery’s strategy emphasises attracting environmentally minded consumers and leveraging partners with international spirits expertise. Current funding provides additional resources for its next growth phase, supplementing ongoing support from existing lenders. While detailed revenue figures were not disclosed, the company highlights robust international demand as a key operating metric.

Led · Equity · Feb 2026

ClotProtect is a Leeds-based medtech company focused on creating innovative solutions that lower the incidence and complications of blood clots in patients. Founded by Helen Philippou, the firm aims to enhance patient safety through proprietary technology that addresses a critical healthcare challenge. After participating in Lifted Ventures’ Elevate Her Accelerator, ClotProtect received continued mentorship and support that helped it refine its product and fundraising strategy. The company plans to use newly secured capital to advance product development, navigate regulatory and clinical pathways, and prepare for wider commercial rollout. Its leadership views access to both private and public funding as key to accelerating growth and de-risking early-stage development. By combining technical innovation with strong clinical focus, ClotProtect aspires to scale its technology to reach a broader patient population. Specific operating metrics such as revenue or user numbers were not disclosed in the article.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2025

Founded in 2022 by University of Sheffield graduates, Future Greens engineers compact, AI-optimised anaerobic digesters that turn unavoidable brewery and food-production waste into biogas for heat and electricity. The technology is marketed as operating ten times faster than conventional anaerobic digestion, enabling on-site deployment that lowers trade-effluent charges, waste-disposal costs and carbon emissions. Initial commercial focus is on breweries, where spent grain, yeast and wastewater offer a clear feedstock, and the first full-scale system is slated for installation in 2026. The company has raised more than €912k (£800k) in dilutive capital since inception and has also secured €114k (£100k) in non-dilutive research support from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the South Yorkshire Innovation Programme. Recent financing will be used to expand the engineering team and accelerate deliveries for customers already in the sales pipeline. Future Greens positions itself within the growing European waste-to-energy segment, targeting operational cost savings and resilience for food and beverage producers.

Led · Equity · Nov 2025

TUBR provides machine-learning-as-a-service tools that create accurate, real-time forecasts even when client data sets are small, partial or disordered. Its core platform underpins TUBR Pulse, a new product aimed at cafés, restaurants and grocery retailers to improve staffing levels, cut food waste, streamline supply chains and better understand customer behaviour. The company positions itself as a solution for industries where traditional data models underperform, giving operators actionable insights without requiring large, clean data sets. With fresh capital, TUBR plans to enlarge its technical team, accelerate product development and run pilot programmes with food retail partners. Management believes these pilots will demonstrate the commercial impact of its predictive engine and drive wider adoption. The company has secured £154,000 in funding from angel investors since the summer, marking its first disclosed external raise. This financing underscores growing investor confidence in niche, vertical ML platforms that solve operational pain points in real time.

Led · Seed · Oct 2025

BindEthics is creating what it claims will be the first fully bio-derived, formaldehyde-free adhesive for the engineered wood industry. The Leeds-based firm converts brewing waste into a biodegradable glue that is recyclable, non-toxic and generates up to 86 % lower carbon emissions than conventional petrochemical or formaldehyde-based products. While its initial focus is on furniture and engineered wood, the technology also has potential applications in construction and packaging. The company positions its product as a response to tightening environmental regulations and a global adhesive market worth more than £50 billion. Chief executive Victoria Garcia has previously secured over £400,000 in angel capital and Innovate UK grants to advance R&D and early commercialisation. With the new funding, BindEthics plans to hire specialist talent and move toward large-scale industrial trials. The team emphasises the product’s recyclability, biodegradability, and alignment with consumer and regulatory demand for greener materials.