Led · Seed · Feb 2024

SQCDP is a London-based SaaS startup that provides an application enabling manufacturers to replace paper, spreadsheets, forms and whiteboards for factory-floor data collection. Its app is accessible from mobiles, tablets and desktops and is used by many manufacturers to collect shift information in real time. The platform focuses on connecting people and teams and reports performance measured against targets so teams can action and own their standards. Led by CEO Stephen Mitchell, the company recently raised £200K in a Pre-Seed round led by QVentures with angel investors participating. SQCDP was also a recipient of an Ignite Accelerator grant. It intends to use the funds to expand operations and development efforts.

Led · Seed · Nov 2023

Portaire is an interior design platform offering end-to-end tools from sourcing to procurement. The platform enables users to source more than 40,000 design items, communicate with suppliers, and create design boards. It was co-founded by designers Lori Bolon and Matteo Grand, who have completed work for Adobe, Mercedes and Vogue. Company leadership frames Portaire as a solution to streamline workflows and improve collaboration across the interior design industry. Portaire recently raised £550,000 in a pre-seed round led by QVentures, with additional capital from angel investors.

Led · Seed · Aug 2023

Prospect 100 operates a digital co-creation platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and creative talent across the globe. The company aims to be the go-to hub for co-creation, expanding opportunities for underrepresented creative voices. It has hosted co-creation opportunities with organisations including Paramount, Kering, Swatch and the Ukrainian Government, demonstrating early traction. Prospect 100 was founded in 2020 and is led by CEO and co-founder Harry Beard. The startup recently secured external funding to accelerate platform development and broaden its brand partnerships and creator community.

Participated · Equity · Jul 2023

Béa Fertility has developed a clinical-grade at-home fertility kit that enables users to perform Intracervical Insemination (ICI) safely at home using a small cervical cap and a clinically approved applicator. The cap is left in place for an hour, requires no invasive hormone injections or clinical procedures, and can be used with donor semen. The company’s first treatment is available to purchase online and is intended for early adopters in the UK. Béa is also launching a pilot to trial the Béa Treatment Kit within the NHS in partnership with South Fulham Primary Care Network to provide direct access to fertility treatment in primary care. Leadership includes femtech expert Tess Cosad and product engineer George Thomas. Financially, the company raised $3.2m in the reported round, bringing total funding to date to $4.2m.

Led · Seed · May 2023

CareerPaths operates a platform that connects users with respected career coaches and industry veterans through a structured mentorship model focused on competitive sectors such as technology, investment banking, M&A, private equity, venture capital, and strategy consulting. The company aims to democratise access to top-tier professionals and personalise mentoring to improve social mobility and career outcomes. CareerPaths plans to expand into new industries and geographical regions and to further enhance its product offering. The business recently secured €232,000 in pre-seed funding to support expansion and product development. Co-founders Guy Ellis and Saad Farooq bring private equity, management consulting, and startup experience to the company. The platform positions itself as a commercially viable solution to address limited access to career opportunities in competitive industries.