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24 May 2022 · Portfolio Update

Congratulations Story Terrace for securing a £1million growth loan from the Greater London Investment Fund.

19 May 2022 · Update

Seeking Proposals From Independent Consultants

18 May 2022 · Portfolio Update

LCIF: Hazy named to the 2022 CB Insights AI 100 List of Most Innovative Artificial Intelligence Startups

5 May 2022 · Update

Funding London Annual Business Review

26 Apr 2022 · Portfolio Update

Congratulations to LCIF investee SCEENIC for being one of MediaTech 50’s most innovative media technology firms in the UK.

14 Apr 2022 · Portfolio Update

Big congratulations to LCIF investee Wagestream for raising $175M, surpassing 1M users and doubling down on U.S. market entry.

11 Apr 2022 · Thrive

We are so glad to have Beth Houghton, Head of Impact Fund and Partner at Palatine, contribute to Thrive this month! Take a deep dive into the world of investing with Beth’s approach to sustainable and impact investment strategies.

5 Apr 2022 · Portfolio update

A big congratulations to GLIF investee Recycleye on winning the CogX Best Innovation Award category for breakthrough innovation in robotics with a focus on manufacturing and hardware.

21 Mar 2022 · Update

We are excited to announce that our first Investment Ready Programme cohort will be launching next Monday with an in-person session at Goodman Derrick’s central London office. Delighted to welcome 15 amazing founders on board and help them supercharge their fundraising process.

2 Mar 2022 · Newsletter

Latest news from Funding London

16 Feb 2022 · Investment

Delighted to welcome Patch Plants, a direct-to-consumer online plant retailer, to the GLIF portfolio. Since 2015, Patch has been the go-to place for people looking to green up their space. They offer a broad range of quality plants delivered direct to your home, as well as a unique system of professional aftercare in the form of YouTube tutorials from plant experts.

9 Feb 2022 · Thrive

For the latest issue of Thrive, it was a real pleasure to sit down with Jemma Phibbs and James Lloyd, Co-Founders of School Space, and find out how they are creating thriving schools at the centre of thriving communities. They have candidly shared with us their entrepreneurial journey, growth ambitions and challenges along the way. Enjoy!

4 Feb 2022 · New investment

It is our great pleasure to welcome Boldspace to the GLIF portfolio. They bring together advertising, marketing and PR through a pioneering approach that fuses advanced analytics with the creative process to develop cutting edge communications campaigns and build better brands.

7 Jan 2022 · Thrive

This month, we had the pleasure to sit down with Sukhendu Pal, Chairman and advisor to CEOs and boards. He shared valuable insights for founders on conducting business beyond the pandemic. Enjoy!

7 Jan 2022 · Portfolio update

We are excited to announce that Vivacity Labs has become an official supplier for the Transport Technology & Associated Services Framework.

15 Dec 2021 · Portfolio update

We are thrilled to share that Sceenic, one of our portfolio companies, has received fresh funds from Wayra (Telefónica). In a recent funding deal Wayra (Telefónica) invested in Sceenic and its software to share content and chat from platforms.

7 Dec 2021 · Portfolio update

We’re are proud to be backing Learnerbly who has recently bagged $10M in their most recent fundraising round! In a Series A funding round that was led by Beringea, this learning and development SaaS marketplace landed roughly $10M which will be used to expand the platform. Alongside our London Co-Investment Fund (LCIF) other participants in this funding round included Triple Point and Frontline Ventures.

7 Dec 2021 · Portfolio update

Eatron Technologies, one of our portfolio companies has recently landed $11 million to help fuel growth. In a series A funding round led by MMC Ventures, the UK-based startup which creates ‘intelligent automotive software’ for electric vehicles, secured $11 million in funding which will be used further develop their platform and grow international sales teams.

3 Dec 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke with Kendal Parmar, Co-Founder and CEO of Untapped AI about what drove her to leave clinical psychology and to create a company that combines transformational human relationships with the disruptive power of AI.

2 Dec 2021 · Portfolio Update

We’re thrilled to share that Champo, an Award Winning London Hair Care Brand, has secured £550,000 from our Greater London Investment Fund. Via The FSE Group, this revolutionary hair care startup landed just over half a million in funding to accelerate growth.

22 Nov 2021 · News

We’re thrilled to share that Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO of Tapoly, has been named number 9 in the TechRound Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs under 50 list for 2021.

9 Nov 2021 · Opinion

In a recent article published on Thrive, Hinterview explains how they are transforming the recruitment process through their platform.

4 Nov 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke to Gary Stewart, CEO and founder of FounderTribes about his entrepreneurial journey and the world of venture capital funding. Read the full article published on Thrive to find out more!

6 Oct 2021 · Opinion

In a recent article published on Thrive, Kenroy Quellennec-Reid, Director of Strategic Delivery at Funding London, discusses the current investment opportunities for founders from diverse backgrounds.

5 Oct 2021 · Portfolio Update

Distributed, a London based technology startup, is the most recent startup to secure funding from debt funding from our Greater London Investment Fund. Via The FSE group, Distributed landed £500K which will be used to help grow the team and expand its platform.

4 Oct 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke to Hayley Hand, Investment Director at Big Society Capital about impact investment and the type of businesses that attract investments from social impact investors. Read the full interview published on Thrive to find out more

1 Oct 2021 · Portfolio Update

Cheers to that! EeBria Trade, a London-based online drinks distributor, has recently landed £250K from our Greater London Investment Fund. The funding, which was secured via The FSE Group, will be used to expand the company and recruit new talent.

27 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Update

Another exciting startup supported by our Greater London Investment Fund! Ananas Anam Ltd, a London-based ethical textile manufacturer, has secured £250,000 investment via The FSE Group.

27 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Update

We’re delighted to be supporting the online Education Platform Up Learn. This London-based startup, which helps A Level students achieve A / A* grades, has recently secured £600,000 debt financing from our Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF) to grow its platform.

15 Sep 2021 · Update

We’re thrilled to announce that Country & Town House, a print and digital business, has landed a £400,000 loan through our Greater London Investment Fund. The funding, which was secured via The FSE Group, will enable the company to recruit additional staff across their marketing and sales departments and upgrade their web platform.

10 Sep 2021 · Portfolio Update

Landmrk, a Southwark-based technology platform business, has recently secured £225k from our Greater London Investment Fund. Through The FSE Group, this digital advertising startup has landed funding which will be used to grow their team.

10 Sep 2021 · Opinion

As many events begin to move from virtual to face-to-face, businesses should start thinking about putting travel back on their agenda. However, business leaders should take advantage of this pause on travel and consider methods to revolutionise their policies and processes. In a recent article published on Thrive Vivi H., CEO and Co-Founder of AltoVita discusses what businesses can do to support the employee travel experience.

8 Sep 2021 · Update

We recently spoke to Josh Hough, Founder and MD at CareLineLive about what inspired him to start his business and where he sees CareLineLive in the next 5 years.

10 Aug 2021 · Opinion

Funding London caught up with Stephen Kelly, Sukhendu Pal and Dr Steve Garnett to discuss several post-pandemic funding options for early-stage startups. Head on over to Thrive and read all their top fundraising tips

10 Aug 2021 · https://thrive.london/interviews/surround-yourself-with-good-people-dont-do-it-alone/?utm_source=Online+&utm_medium=FundingLondon&utm_campaign=Funding+London+&utm_id=00821&utm_term=Neil+Purcel

We recently spoke with Neil Purcell, Founder and CEO of Talent Works about his entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to start Talent Works. Click below to read the full interview and gain some useful startup advice

4 Aug 2021 · News

In a recent insights article published by ICAEW, Maggie Rodriguez-Piza, Funding London’s CEO, analyses how and why to invest in more diverse management teams.

3 Aug 2021 · Opinion

Building a company culture can be difficult to achieve, even harder to maintain and the effects of Covid has made the process of maintaining a happy and healthy work culture even harder. In a recent article published on Thrive, Mark Seemann, founder and CEO of StaffCircle, discusses the key things behind how to achieve a successful company culture post-pandemic.

30 Jul 2021 · Portfolio Update

We want to say a huge congratulations to YuLife, one of our portfolio companies, on raising $70m in one of Europe’s largest insurtech funding rounds. The Series B funding round was led by Target Global with the participation of new and existing investors Eurazeo, Latitude, CREANDUM, Notion Capital, MMC Ventures and many others.

30 Jul 2021 · News

We’re thrilled to announce that Flock, one of our portfolio companies, has raised $17M in Series A funding!

26 Jul 2021 · Update

Greater London Investment Fund now offering Recovery Loan Scheme facilities

13 Jul 2021 · News

The FSE Group has become an accredited lender for the recovery loan scheme through the Greater London Investment Fund

12 Jul 2021 · Option

The IR35 tax reforms originally planned for April 2020 came into force on 6th?April 2021. Despite the pressures on business caused by Coronavirus it seems highly unlikely that HMRC will delay further. Will your startups be affected? Sally McFarlane, Consultant Legal Counsel, at Legal Edge LLP has laid out the key implications of the IR35 tax reforms.

12 Jul 2021 · News

In a recent article published on Thrive, Douglas Sloan, Investment Director at Big Society Capital discusses the importance of ESG startups, the growth of social and environmental impact investing and three things impact investors look for in a venture.

7 Jul 2021 · News

Whilst the pandemic did disrupt or at least alter most people’s lives it did create some silver linings for women as it enabled more women to work more flexibly from home. But how did the pandemic affect women within the startup scene? In a recent article published on Thrive, Evie Mulberry, Managing Director of Astia discusses the impact caused by the pandemic on female funding and its implications when it comes to venture capital being deployed into diverse teams.

6 Jul 2021 · Interview

“Our goal was to eliminate the traditional prepaid calling cards.” In a recent interview published on Thrive, Michel Francis is the CEO and Co-founder of Reloadly, talks to us about his journey to founding his own Airtime and data top-up API startup and what influenced him to become an entrepreneur.

2 Jul 2021 · News

We’re thrilled to see that Odin Vision, one of our portfolio companies has been featured in The Guardian. Odin has been working with UCLH to develop software that can be used by the NHS trust to diagnose one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

18 Jun 2021 · Update

For Circular Economy Week, Maggie Rodriguez-Piza, CEO of Funding London, reflects on how eight of our portfolio companies are working hard to eliminate waste. Read Maggie’s full article highlighting the strategic importance of what these companies do and how their products/services are helping London become more sustainable.

15 Jun 2021 · News

A huge congratulations is in order for all these amazing startups. Google has recently chosen 30 black-founded startups that will receive a share of $2 million. The awesome startups selected include, HomeHero, one of our portfolio companies.

10 Jun 2021 · Opinion

Not everyone in the world has access to bank accounts and in many emerging markets logging into internet banking or visiting a local branch is just not doable. However, these markets are huge potential growth markets for digital goods and services. Michel Francis, CEO & Co-Founder of Reloadly discusses how new markets can be reached through airtime top-ups and transfers.

10 Jun 2021 · Interview

Women remain underrepresented in the VC world and often find it extremely hard to gain funding for their startups. In a recent interview published on Thrive, we spoke to Evie Mulberry, Managing Director at Astia about the difficulties women face during fundraising and the steps Astia are taking to narrow the gender disparities amongst VC investment.

8 Jun 2021 · Opinion

In a recent article published on Thrive, Josh Hough, Founder and MD of CareLineLive, discusses just how technology is rapidly improving the homecare industry and supporting our carers.

7 Jun 2021 · Opinion

Even before Covid there was a huge focus on health technology, however, the pandemic fuelled investments to many health techs and the overall sector. Octopus Ventures has been keeping a close eye on investment within operational healthcare. So what are the trends they’re starting to see emerge on the health tech horizon? Follow the link to find out

4 Jun 2021 · News

Get ready Hong Kong Football fans! PCCW Media Limited and Sceenic have joined forces to bring “Watch Party” to Now TV customers in Hong Kong, allowing users to invite friends and family members to watch live matches of UEFA EURO 2020TM simultaneously via the Now Player app.

2 Jun 2021 · Update

We want to say a huge congratulations to Curve who have raised almost £10 million in less than 3 days on crowdcube! They’ve even smashed a few Crowdcube records!

7 May 2021 · News

We’re thrilled to announce that OnePulse, has secured £2m Series A funding in a round led by Blackfinch Group and followed by Nexus Investments. The Series A investment round, which was advised by PwC, follows two years of strong growth and will be used to expand its clients’ access to consumers into multiple new markets.

7 May 2021 · Opinion

Bias and inefficiency are inevitable risks once every hire starts becoming a volume hire. In a recent opinion piece published on Thrive, Robert Newry, CEO and co-founder of Arctic Shores, discusses how businesses can unlock fair hiring by cracking the consistency conundrum

6 May 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke to Tremayne Carew Pole, CEO and Founder of Life Ledger, about his business, the idea behind it and what it was like starting a business in the pandemic.

20 Apr 2021 · Update

Vivacity Labs’ AI traffic signal control is to be trialled at some of the busiest junctions in Cambridge to help cut congestion and improve air quality.

13 Apr 2021 · Opinion

How do companies navigate hiring the right much-needed tech talent? In a recent article published on Thrive, Neil Purcell, Founder & CEO, Talent Works, breaks down just how smaller companies can master tech hiring in a crowded, post-pandemic landscape.

7 Apr 2021 · News

More great news! Wagestream has recently acquired Earnd Australia in a bid to accelerate their progress in helping more workers manage their financial wellbeing across the globe. The acquisition will see Earnd Australia’s leadership, product, customer and local market expertise become part of an expanded Wagestream Australia team, creating a global market leader in financial wellbeing.

7 Apr 2021 · Opinion

Since the UK left the EU, many businesses have been left worrying about holding personal data outside the UK and transferring it between the UK and the EU/US after the end of the Brexit. In a recent article published on Thrive, we spoke to Donna Sewell, CEO and Jonathan Beak, consultant legal counsel at Legal Edge LLP about data hosting and transfers post Schrems II and Brexit.

6 Apr 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke to Jade Cohen, Co-founder and CPO at Qualis Flow about her entrepreneurial journey and what influenced her to create Qaulis Flow. Jade shared with us her interests in developing something that combined business with #sustainability, the type of technology her companies uses to provide a sustainable future for all and much, much more. Click to read full article published on Thrive.

31 Mar 2021 · Update

Paul Archer, CEO and founder of Duel Tech shares some great feedback from our Growth Post-pandemic Clinic that took place last week? Great job Sukhendu Pal, Steve Garnett and Jane Houghton for delivering such an awesome event ?

24 Mar 2021 · News

We are pleased to announce that one of our portfolio companies, Taylor & Hart, has secured a total of £500k in loan funding from The FSE Group via the The Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF).

12 Mar 2021 · Opinion

Everyone has heard of the word leadership, but do you know what it actually means to be a good leader? In a recent article published on Thrive, Jane Elizabeth Reddin, Talent Director at AlbionVC discusses the mechanics of good leaders and what founders need to analyse and measure in order to improve their leadership potential.

10 Mar 2021 · Interview

We recently spoke to Jonathan Beak, Consultant Legal Counsel at Legal Edge LLP about the value LegalEdge brings to companies in growth mode and how the work he does greatly impacts the growth of new start-ups.

4 Mar 2021 · Interview

In a recent article published on thrive, Jade Cohen, CPO at Qualis Flow proposes 3 steps as a useful starting point to support anyone looking to meet Net Zero ambitions.

23 Feb 2021 · Press

Funding London Supports Overlooked founders

https://www.angelnews.co.uk/blog/talent-spotter/overlooked-founders-supported-by-the-mayor-of-londons-investment-vehicle-/

4 Feb 2021 · Opinion

Competing with corporates; navigating the world of Share Option Schemes at Series A

2 Feb 2021 · Interview

In conversation with Luis Navarro, CEO & Co-Founder Totality Services

15 Jan 2021 · News

Fintech start-up Curve raises $95 million to bring its ‘smart’ payment card to the U.S.

14 Jan 2021 · Interview

Building the European vision of a Smart City

7 Jan 2021 · Update

A strong start of the year for LCIF investee Sceenic who is announcing a brand new partnership with ScreenHits TV.

15 Dec 2020 · Thrive

Live on Thrive: An exceptional interview with John Bates, CEO of Eggplant on his goals, technology predictions and the impact of Covid. Read full article here:

10 Dec 2020 · Update

Excited to announce that Inspection2, an AI powered industrial asset management application, joins GLIF’s loan portfolio managed by The FSE Group.

3 Dec 2020 · Update

Latest news from Funding London.

27 Nov 2020 · Update

On technologies and innovations disrupting the insurance industry with Risto Rossar, CEO and Founder of Insly.

23 Nov 2020 · Update

We are super excited to announce that LCIF investee Sceenic has partnered with BT Sport to roll out Watch Together as part of the ´Match Day Experience´, UK’s most immersive sports viewing experience for all EE 5G and iPhone 12 users. We can’t wait to see who else embraces this innovative co-viewing solution.

16 Nov 2020 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF investee Sceenic on being selected as one of the 50 most promising high-growth tech firms in the UK by tech group Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK).

12 Nov 2020 · Update

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12 Nov 2020 · Update

Excited to welcome Hinterview, a world leading video platform optimised for interviewing and recruitment, to the portfolio. The company has secured a £500k growth loan from the Greater London Investment Fund managed by The FSE Group.

11 Nov 2020 · Update

Live on Thrive! An exceptional interview on the importance of delivering recurring and predictable customer results at scale with Jermaine Edwards, Founder of Customer Mastery and Irreplaceable Advisory Group.

10 Nov 2020 · Update

Great interview featuring LCIF founder Peter Mountney, CEO at Odin Vision in the Spotlight Series by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

30 Oct 2020 · Update

Huge congrats to Yulife – GLIF investee, and Thriva – LCIF investee, on making the top 50 London startups to work for list created by Tempo

14 Oct 2020 · Update

“Looking to grow your business by raising investment? We’re here to help.” Applications for our next investment readiness session taking place on 5th November are now open. To secure your place; register your interest below:

14 Oct 2020 · Update

Welcome to the October 2020 Thrive edition

8 Oct 2020 · Update

Riham Satti, CEO of MeVitae one of our #LCIF portfolio companies gives her insights on how technology can attract broader and more diverse talent.

8 Oct 2020 · Update

We are delighted to welcome the latest addition to our #GLIF Portfolio Eyewear Direct (Europe) Ltd

21 Sep 2020 · Update

Are you an ambitious early stage entrepreneur looking to raise finance for your business? If so – we want you! Applications for our next Investment Readiness session taking place on 7th October are now open. Limited spaces available; register your interest below:

15 Sep 2020 · Update

We are delighted that our CEO Maggie Rodriguez-Piza has been invited by Business Leader to join their panel discussion on the Future of Funding. Book your place now!

15 Sep 2020 · Update

Latest news from Funding London – September 2020

8 Sep 2020 · Update

Thrilled to announce that LCIF investee Odin Vision has won the AI in Health and Care Award and has been awarded a £1M grant from NIHR (National Institute for Health Research). Huge congrats Peter Mountney and team!

25 Aug 2020 · Update

We are delighted to support Hedoine founders Alex and Anna, who have secured a £500k loan from GLIF’s debt funds managed by The FSE Group. We look forward to being part of their ambitious growth journey!

20 Aug 2020 · Portfolio news

Huge congrats to LCIF investees HoloMe & Humanising Autonomy on being selected first and second most exciting technology companies in London by BusinessCloud.

4 Jun 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Venture Debt For Startups

27 May 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Overcoming The Fundraising Challenges

12 May 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Adapting Your Financial Strategy

1 May 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Fundraising During A Global Crisis

22 Apr 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub and Business Leader

Recording | Prospering In A Pandemic – Panel With Three Successful Business Leaders

20 Apr 2020 · In partnership with the London Growth Hub and Taylor Wessing

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Updates To The Employment Law Under Covid-19

6 Apr 2020 · Delivered by Dom Hallas, Executive Director at The Coalition for a Digital Economy (Coadec)

Recording | Navigating The Crisis: Government Support For Startups

25 Mar 2020 · Delivered by Zac Brech, CFO specialist

Navigating The Crisis: Adapting Your Financial Strategy

20 Mar 2020 · Update

Delighted to welcome Miappi to the GLIF portfolio

11 Mar 2020 · Update

Super proud to announce the latest fundraising in LCIF portfolio. Congrats to Cognism who have been going from strength to strength.

9 Mar 2020 · Update

We are overjoyed to have had Maggie Rodriguez-Piza, CEO at Funding London and LCIF investee Paul Bojarski, CEO & Co-Founder of Sceenic kick off an incredible week of events focused on providing support to SMEs. Programme organised by the London Growth Hub.

6 Mar 2020 · Update

Latest news from Funding London.

2 Mar 2020 · Update

We’re delighted to announce the LCIF portfolio company Digital Risk has raised a £8.1M Series A. Huge congrats to the team!

27 Feb 2020 · Update

We’d like to congratulate LCIF investee – Sceenic for their recent recognition in both the BT Sport Infinity Lab Competition and FFF – Fédération Française de Football 2020 Innovation Trophy ceremony for winning best Fan Experience!

25 Feb 2020 · Update

Thrilled to have LCIF named amongst the most active venture capital firms in early-stage European fintechs between 2015 and 2019.

13 Feb 2020 · Update

Extremely excited to announce that Curve are expanding to the US, opening their first office in Brooklyn NYC.

7 Feb 2020 · Update

Congratulations to one of our LCIF Companies ‘Glisser’ on their successful Fundraise

29 Jan 2020 · Update

Huge congrats to our LCIF company HoloMe on being awarded the coveted Smart Grant from Innovate UK. The funding will enable another R&D project to further their work in immersive AR visual experiences, changing the way the world communicates.

28 Jan 2020 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF portfolio company Hazy on securing £2.7m in the Seed+ round.

23 Jan 2020 · Update

A future with no passport checks at all is what LCIF investee Zamna. is envisaging. Great article from Irra Ariella Khi, CEO and Co-Founder of Zamna.

21 Jan 2020 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF invetsee WealthKernel on securing £4.5m in Series A funding!

7 Jan 2020 · Update

An inspiring interview with Eola’s co-founder and CEO – Callum Hemsley out today on Thrive, Funding London’s online journal.

19 Dec 2019 · Update

Absolutely delighted to see various companies from our portfolio being selected by Sifted as top UK startups to follow in 2020. Congrats Curve, Cognism, Thriva Health & Gousto!

6 Dec 2019 · Update

Another successful startup clinic! Thank you Charlotte Morris, Jo Osborne, Etienne Pollard, Robert Paterson and Callum Hemsley for attending. A special thanks to the mentors Sukhendu Pal and Rowan Taylor for their patience, time and valuable advice! More to come in 2020.

4 Dec 2019 · Update

Exciting news this month from Funding London.

28 Nov 2019 · Update

We’re delighted to announce NovoVille’s collaboration with The City of Edinburgh Council to solve the big challenge of managing the shared areas in privately owned tenements!

22 Nov 2019 · Update

Delighted to announce that LCIF investee Humanising Autonomy have won the grand prize at AutoMobility LA.

15 Nov 2019 · Update

Delighted to announce an exciting partnership between LCIF portfolio company Stuffstr and Adidas. Together they’re launching a new online take-back scheme for old clothes in the UK in an effort to reduce fashion waste.

8 Nov 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF portfolio companies Lexoo and Hubble on being selected by Deloitte as part of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.

5 Nov 2019 · Update

Exceptional mentors are hard to find, and we are privileged that founders of our portfolio companies have the opportunity to be mentored by our world-renowned mentors Sukhendu Pal and Steve Garnett

1 Nov 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF portfolio companies Curve, Thriva Health, Airsorted, Wagestream and HubbleHQ on being named as part of the Top 50 startups to work for in 2020 by Tempo UK.

31 Oct 2019 · Update

An exciting new partnership between GLIF investee Unmade and New Balance. Joining forces to create customisable sustainable trainers in an effort to reduce fashion waste.

28 Oct 2019 · Update

We are delighted to announce that LCIF investee Zamna. – formerly know as Vchain – a platform that uses blockchain to securely share and verify data between airlines and travel authorities to check passenger identities, have secured a £3.9m Seed Round. Huge congrats Irra Ariella Khi & Alexksandr Gorelick! We’re super excited to be part of your journey.

22 Oct 2019 · Update

Delighted to announce that LCIF portfolio company Sceenic was selected by Eurovision to innovate and help create a more interactive experience for their 140 million viewers next year.

17 Oct 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF portfolio company, Novoville on being featured in Techworld as one of the top 5 startups driving GovTech growth in the UK.

9 Oct 2019 · Update

Excited to announce that LCIF investee ORB Innovations have been selected by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund to join them in Hong Kong next year for the JUMPSTARTER Grand Finale.

3 Oct 2019 · Update

Helping startups and scaleups grow for the past decade, Cathy White, founder and director at CEW Communications, has plenty of insights and useful advice to share with us in this month’s interview on Thrive.

30 Sep 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF investee – Wagestream,on being nominated in the ‘Innovation Firm of the Year’ category by City AM.

23 Sep 2019 · Update

We are extremely excited to welcome Lookiero – the online personal shopping service for clothes and accessories, to the GLIF portfolio.

17 Sep 2019 · Update

An inspiring story – Shachar Bialick, founder and CEO at Curve. Proud to have Curve as part of the LCIF portfolio.

12 Sep 2019 · Update

Excited to announce that LCIF company, Benivo won the “Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility” award at FEM APAC EMMAs 2019.

11 Sep 2019 · Update

Read our latest news in the September edition of the ‘Funding London Newsletter’

30 Aug 2019 · Update

Start-ups can show the way to public sector transformation, say Hanna Johnson of tech accelerator Public.

29 Aug 2019 · Update

Five Companies Transforming the Geospatial Sector, including our own LCIF investment, Hummingbird.

28 Aug 2019 · Update

This interesting future technologies report, features insights on the future of geospatial tech and showcases many of the startups innovating in the UK’s geospatial sector.

19 Aug 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF portfolio company Wagestream on being selected by Wired UK as one of the hottest startups in London.

16 Aug 2019 · Update

Don’t miss out your chance to own a part of Europe’s hottest fintech start-up. Curve is crowdfunding!

15 Aug 2019 · Update

LCIF investee HoloMe on their plans to revolutionise the digital world with the launch of a new DIY hologram app.

14 Aug 2019 · Update

Fashion has a waste problem, says Simon Menashy at MMC Ventures. Read more in our latest edition of Thrive!

14 Aug 2019 · Update

How synthetic data is changing the face of AI….read more from one of our LCIF investments, Hazy

6 Aug 2019 · Update

Proud to announce that LCIF investees Hubble and Curve have been selected as London Tech 50 most innovative firms by BusinessCloud.

1 Aug 2019 · Update

On a mission to end the ‘payday poverty cycle’, Peter Briffett, Co-Founder and CEO at Wagestream took the time to discuss with us about his entrepreneurial journey, why he decided to start Wagestream and share some great advice for new startup founders. Article published on Thrive, Funding London’s online journal.

26 Jul 2019 · Update

Huge congratulations to LCIF investee Urban Massage on being shortlisted by Crunchbase as one of the 50 Hot Tech Companies Globally in 2019.

20 Jul 2019 · Update

Fantastic article from our Fund Manager Puneet Raj Bhatia

17 Jul 2019 · Update

Congratulations to two of our LCIF companies, Wagestream and Urban who have been nominated in the Rocket List 2019

15 Jul 2019 · Update

Congratulations to Peter Briffet, CEO Wagestream an LCIF investment, on his superb interview in Angelnews

11 Jul 2019 · Update

Delighted to announce the new GLIF board members. They bring a wide range of skills, experience and perspective to support London’s SMEs.

10 Jul 2019 · Update

Excited to welcome Unmade, a fashion software company on a mission to create and support a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry, to the GLIF portfolio.

4 Jul 2019 · Update

Congratulations to LCIF company Holome being named one of the UK’s ‘Hottest Startup Businesses’ in 2019.

4 Jul 2019 · Update

Delighted to welcome Stuffstr, a tech firm committed to providing a solution to consumer waste, to the LCIF portfolio.

2 Jul 2019 · Update

Jude Greer, Co-Founder and CEO at Reposit, shares with us his entrepreneurial journey, great tips for founders looking to raise in London and his view on the insuretech market. A great article published on Thrive.

21 Jun 2019 · Update

London-based insurtech firm Zego has raised $42million in one of the largest funding rounds for a European insurtech start-up.

18 Jun 2019 · Update

We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between LCIF investee HoloMe and ASOS who have joined forces and launched the ‘Virtual Catwalk’ augmented reality experience within shopping app.

14 Jun 2019 · Update

We are extremely grateful for the time and knowledge they share with the LCIF investees. Thank you Sukhendu Pal and Steve Garnett for your continued support and guidance!

12 Jun 2019 · Update

It’s been an exciting quarter here at Funding London. Find out more about it from our June Newsletter.

6 Jun 2019 · Update

Delighted to announce the launch of Impact Investing Institute, a government-backed organisation to be steered by Elizabeth Corley and Sir. Harvey McGrath, chair at Funding London.

30 May 2019 · Update

It is our great pleasure to officially announce the launch of Funding London’s new £100 mil fund of funds. Greater London Investment Fund’s equity fund will be managed by MMC Ventures and its loan fund by The FSE Group

20 May 2019 · Update

Huge congrats to LCIF investee Benivo on being selected the winner of the Technology Innovation- Employee Support in the Relocate Awards

20 May 2019 · Update

Huge congratulations to LCIF investee Wagestream on their very successful Series A round!

17 May 2019 · Update

One of our LCIF investments StaySafe, are sponsoring the Suzy Lamplugh Trust #StaySafeAtWork conference on May 22nd.

16 May 2019 · Update

Congratulations to one of our LCIF investments Urban, on closing $10m Series B

9 May 2019 · Update

Women in Tech: How Can We Break the Cycle? Zoe Cunningham, Managing Director at Softwire, explains all in our latest edition of Thrive.

7 May 2019 · Update

An amazing evening celebration and wonderful to see so many friends and supporters. Huge congratulations to the Funding London team, 148 portfolio companies and 14 partners! It’s been an incredible 4 years!!

26 Apr 2019 · Update

MMC Ventures’s new investee, Synthesia Technologies joins forces with @ridleyscottcg

25 Apr 2019 · Update

Congratulations to Kim Nillson CEO of Pivigo an LCIF investment, commenting in the recent FT article on gender equality

17 Apr 2019 · Update

Congratulations Janosch Amstutz – CEO and founder of HoloMe – an LCIF investment, featured in Esquire Magazine

11 Apr 2019 · Update

Huge congrats one of our LCIF investments, Sceenic on their successful seed round.

18 Mar 2019 · Update

Female start-up founders missing out on billions of pounds of investment.

12 Mar 2019 · Update

In celebration of #IWD2019 we would like to share some insights from #LCIF portfolio on the importance of diversity. A wonderful article by Flavia Richardson – Portfolio manager at the London Co-investment Fund. Article featured in Angel News.

4 Mar 2019 · Update

Join us on 28th March to our ‘Growth Stage Startups’ event, organised in partnership with the London growth Hub and delivered by Capital Enterprise.

11 Feb 2019 · Update

Join us on 28th Feb for an exciting new workshop we’re organising in collaboration with London Growth Hub and led by Capital Enterprise, on challenges faced by BAME and female founders during the early stages of funding. Book your place now:

7 Feb 2019 · Update

We would like to thank everyone who joined us yesterday, all the partners and panel members: Michaela Brady from Silicon Valley Bank, Flavia Richardson from Funding London, Mike Kennedy from Downing and David Martin from SM&B, who’ve helped us make this event a success!

4 Feb 2019 · Update

Great to participate in this insightful report put together by British Business Bank on the funding gap for female start-up founders.

30 Jan 2019 · Update

An exciting new partnership between #LCIF portfolio company Pivigo and Microsoft that will help give its customers access to a global network of data scientists on demand.

21 Jan 2019 · Update

Hubble, LCIF investee, lands £4m investment in a new funding round led by US property giant JLL.

8 Jan 2019 · Update

The Mayor is inviting applications for two Non-Executive Directors for the Funding London Board to grow and support businesses in London.

3 Jan 2019 · Update

A great new interview with Maria Kolitsida, CEO and Co-Founder at Winningminds on Thrive London.

21 Dec 2018 · Update

What wonderful news! Congratulations Cognism for a successful funding round! Here’s to a prosperous 2019!

17 Dec 2018 · Update

We’re expanding the team! Funding London is looking for an exceptional Director of Strategic Delivery.

30 Nov 2018 · Update

Truly honored to have Sukhendu Pal as mentor for our “Start-up Growth Clinic”! Thank you Katharina Vandamme-Eybesfeld – Founder at Becoco, Iraklis Bourantas – Co-Founder at Novoville, Pyry Takala – Co-Founder & CEO at True AI and Peter Briffett – Co-Founder & CEO at Wagestream for joining us.

22 Nov 2018 · Update

Maggie Rodriguez-Piza – CEO at Funding London – joining an exciting discussion regarding connection between investors across stages. Thank you BVCA for this event!

19 Nov 2018 · Update

We are delighted to announce that Maggie Rodriguez-Piza | CEO at Funding London was invited to join the Business Leader Awards Judging Panel. Congratulations Maggie! #BLA19

6 Nov 2018 · Update

First conference for our #LCIF portfolio companies on a trade mission to China. Good luck to all of them! James Isilay – CEO at Cognism, Sharad Khandelwal – Co-Founder & CEO at SentiSum, Alistair Cohen – CEO at OnCare, Alex Heaton – Founder at LiveSmart UK, Sandeep Bathina – Co-Founder at StockViews, Rose Acton – Co-Founder at Adia Health, Raunaq Bose – Co-Founder Humanising Autonomy, Peter Ward – CEO at Shoppar LTD. Thank you Cocoon Networks for making this possible!

1 Nov 2018 · Update

A truly inspiring interview about the future of HR with Riham Satti – CEO and Co-Founder at MeVitae – on Thrive

25 Oct 2018 · Update

Thank you all for joining us yesterday and helping us make this event a success!

17 Oct 2018 · https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/growthtech-showcase-tickets-50868087820

Join us on 24th October at 6pm to discover the new trends in advertising, marketing and sales. Organised by London Co-Investment Fund in partnership with Whitespace

3 Sep 2018 · https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/michalbohanes/2018/08/31/who-is-responsible-for-bridging-the-digital-skills-gap-government-companies-or-individuals-themselves/amp/

Should Companies Try To Fix The Digital Skills Gap? Who Should? A great read by Rajeeb Day CEO Learnerbly one of our LCIF companies

20 Aug 2018 · https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lcif-annual-portfolio-event-partnering-for-success-tickets-49167340840

Join us at our next LCIF Portfolio event ‘Partnering for Success’ – 27th September. Book your place early to avoid disappointment

20 Aug 2018 · https://www.pehub.com/2018/08/threads-snags-20-mln-series-a/#

Congratulations to one of our LCIF companies Thread Styling https://lnkd.in/eu44j_Q

20 Aug 2018 · https://www.staysafeapp.com/cos-award-2018/

Congratulations to one of our LCIF companies ‘StaySafe’ who have won the COS Reader’s Choice Award 2018

8 Aug 2018 · https://www.businessleader.co.uk/troubled-by-diversity-the-vc-version-of-the-story/47406/

Another superb article from our LCIF Portfolio Manager, Flavia Richardson

3 Aug 2018 · Update

More success from our Start-up Growth Programme with mentors Sukhendu Pal and Rowan Taylor and one of our LCIF companies, Cognism

30 Jul 2018 · http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-5519143/Change-backed-singer-offers-homeless-serving-hope-one-coffee-time.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/smallbusiness/article-5519143/Change-backed-singer-offers-homeless-serving-hope-one-coffee-time.html

25 Jul 2018 · https://www.businessleader.co.uk/lcif-our-story-so-far/47413/

Our Portfolio Manager Flavia Richardson featured in the recent edition of Business Leader

25 Jul 2018 · https://www.startupfundingclub.com/blog/startup-funding-club-closes-its-100th-fund-investment

Startup Funding Club invests £570K into Blue Skies Space Ltd alongside the London Co-Investment Fund and Angel Investors

25 Jul 2018 · https://www.uktech.news/news/reposit-raises-500000-to-offer-cheaper-deposits-to-tenants-20180724

Congratulations to one of our LCIF companies Reposit who has raised £500,000 to offer cheaper deposits to tenants

16 Jul 2018 · Update

Congratulations to Staysafe one of our LCIF companies for making the finals for the London Construction Awards

13 Jul 2018 · Update

Can neuroscience transform recruitment? A superb article from MeVitae, one of our LCIF companies

27 Jun 2018 · Update

New app enables employers to instantly locate staff in event of terror attack…congratulations to one of our LCIF companies ‘StaySafe’

11 Jun 2018 · Update

Congratulations to Clustermarket on being one of the six ‘world-saving’ startups awarded as part of the inaugural Scalable Business Awards by Central Working. Great news for this LCIF portfolio company!

6 Jun 2018 · Update

Exciting news for this LCIF portfolio company, Masters of Pie! They have just secured £1.6m funding

31 May 2018 · Update

Congratulations to Benivo’s CEO Nitzan Yudan on your well-deserved ‘Global Mobility Rising Star of the Year’ Award from The Forum for Expatriate Management’s Americas EMMA Awards! Another great win for an LCIF portfolio company.

30 May 2018 · Update

Outstanding news for CAN Early Intervention Funded company Change Please, who have won the top prize in Chivas Venture’s shared $1 million fund!

30 May 2018 · Update

Congratulations to insurtech startup and LCIF portfolio company Flock, on raising £2.25M in seed funding

24 May 2018 · Update

Well done to this LCIF portfolio company, Airsorted, for getting in the top 10 of Startups’ list of 100 hottest UK start-ups!

21 May 2018 · Update

Well done to our LCIF portfolio company HubBox who have been included in the ‘Startups’ 100 index this year

21 May 2018 · Update

Wonderful work from Benivo, an LCIF portfolio company, partnering with Teach First to provide equal education opportunities

17 May 2018 · Update

Top 10 tips for startup success in 2018, from the experts

15 May 2018 · Update

Sadiq Khan launches ‘Our Time’ female talent development scheme

14 May 2018 · Update

Funding London Presents: 2018 FinTech & InsureTech Showcase. Register here to hear from some of the most innovative FinTech and InsureTech movers and shakers in the industry on 5th July!

11 May 2018 · Update

Excellent news for this LCIF portfolio company. Congratulations to Cognism on closing £2m funding round

9 May 2018 · Update

Congratulations to Airsorted, an LCIF portfolio company, for crowdfunding an additional £2.1m to expand into 38 new cities!

8 May 2018 · Update

How Event Software Integrations Can Help You Build the Ultimate Event Stack

8 May 2018 · Update

Could this LCIF portfolio company, Threads Styling, change the way you shop?

2 May 2018 · Update

Amazing news for our LCIF portfolio company Hazy, who have landed $1m from Microsoft

30 Apr 2018 · Update

Congratulations to one of our MMC London Fund Companies, Masabi, on partnering with Uber

30 Apr 2018 · Update

Change Please to open their first fixed site public coffee shop in Halifax’s new flagship site on Oxford Street! Click on this story to see the difference this LCIF portfolio company is making.

26 Apr 2018 · Update

Congratulations to our LCIF portfolio company, Cognism, on closing £2m funding round

25 Apr 2018 · Update

Why London will continue to be the tech capital of Europe

23 Apr 2018 · Update

‘Seven Tips for Better Presentation Slide Design’ from Glisser, another amazing LCIF company

18 Apr 2018 · Update

Nick Katz, co-founder of Acasa, on the challenges of running a PropTech business

18 Apr 2018 · Update

How Work Playlists By Google, Airbnb & Ustwo Could Boost Your Career

27 Feb 2018 · Update

Our LCIF Portfolio Manager Flavia Richardson is a judge at the, ‘The Lean In EU WBA’ (Women Business Angels) Pitching Battles event for women entrepreneurs

27 Feb 2018 · Update

One of our LCIF Companies: StaySafe wins at The Techies 2018

19 Feb 2018 · Update

Approaching Series A – Valuations Workshop: 11th April 2018

19 Feb 2018 · https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/casts-tech-trade-mission-to-australia-tickets-42783054267

CASTS Tech Trade Mission to Australia: Deadline for applications: Monday 5th March 2018, 5 PM.

5 Feb 2018 · Update

‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award”…Congratulations to the winner, Kim Nilsson CEO of Pivigo, one of our LCIF Companies

2 Feb 2018 · Update

We are delighted that our LCIF Fund has been ranked 4th in Pitchbooks “The 11 most Active VC investors in European AI and machine leaning’

2 Feb 2018 · Update

London Co-Investment Fund: 3 Years, 100 Investments, over £100m raised, nearly 1,000 jobs created

29 Jan 2018 · Update

Congratulations to BridgeU one of our #LCIF Companies, named as one of the……37 UK fastest growing Tech Companies with Upscale 2018

23 Jan 2018 · Update

Congratualtions to one of our #LCIF Companies ‘VChain’ who won – The UK BAA Winner 2018 “Best Investment in a High Growth Woman Founder”

17 Jan 2018 · Update

Mayor of London’s #TECHINVEST “Backing the capital’s innovators” event 18th Jan 16.30-21.00 in partnership with UKBAA

17 Jan 2018 · Update

Join one of our #LCIF Partners ‘Startup Funding Club’ at their next event: “Meet 10Fund: the venture capital fund that can help you scale your business…”

15 Jan 2018 · Update

Join our next Workshop – Coming to America: US expansion & Fundraising – 31st Jan 2018

15 Jan 2018 · Update

Our LCIF Fund Manager Flavia Richardson is a judge at the upcoming Investor Readiness Competition

15 Jan 2018 · Update

The Value of Data. Great Advice from Pivigo one of our #LCIF Companies

15 Jan 2018 · Update

2017 Record year for London & UK Tech Investment

25 Sep 2017 · Update

News, reviews, and skipping the Curve queues…..Congratulations to Curve one of our #LCIF Companies

25 Sep 2017 · Update

Join us at our next Worshop on ‘International Expansion’ 4th October

23 Aug 2017 · Update

One of our LCIF Companies – Acasa – is building a platform for ‘Generation Rent’ to manage their homes

21 Aug 2017 · Update

Join us at our next workshop with London & Partners – Growth Opportunities in the US – 8th September!

16 Aug 2017 · Update

We have moved address: Aldwych House, 71-91 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4HN

14 Aug 2017 · Update

Love Home Swap sold to Wyndham Worldwide, one of our MMC London Fund Companies

9 Aug 2017 · Update

Our next Portfolio Event takes place 21 September – Growth Strategies: 2017 and beyond!

26 Jul 2017 · Update

London Mayor appoints new investment partners to fund fintech.

18 Jul 2017 · Update

Rajeeb Dey’s new career platform Learnerbly (an #LCIF Company) secures £1.6M.

5 Jul 2017 · Update

Our latest version of Thrive is now live, two fascinating Opinion pieces and one impressive Interview!

5 Jul 2017 · Update

Mayor’s post-referendum start-up investment tops £5 million

26 Jun 2017 · Update

Connected finance’ app Curve hits £50m spend ahead of UK launch. Congratulations to one of our LCIF Companies!

21 Jun 2017 · Update

Join us at our next Workshop on 5th July “Sales Playbook – Category Creation”

7 Jun 2017 · Update

ACASA…. the new name for Splittable, one of our London Co-Investment Companies

1 Jun 2017 · Update

Our latest version is Thrive is now live…. Full of Opinion pieces and our latest Interview with the ‘Clustermarket’ team!

1 Jun 2017 · Update

London Fintech Company Curve, one of our LCIF Companies, wins at WIRED Money 2017

17 May 2017 · Update

£3m investment for unique Artificial Intelligence, from Vivacity Labs one of our LCIF Portfolio Companies

4 May 2017 · Update

Strategies for Growth is the next in a series of Workshops from Funding London & London Co-Investment Fund. Wed 14 Jun, 17:00-19:00, Central London

4 May 2017 · Update

Why would start-ups stay in the UK post Brexit? Wise words from Nitzan Yudan, CEO Benevo, one of our London Co-Investment Company Companies

20 Apr 2017 · Update

Funding London joins forces with Morgan McKinley and Fragomen to deliver a workshop on ‘Recruitment in a Changing Immigration Landscape’ 3rd May, 16.30-19.00

11 Apr 2017 · Update

The London Co-investment Fund launches competitive process to expand the number of co-investment partners. Deadline for Submission, 12noon 3rd May 2017

11 Apr 2017 · Update

Workshop on ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ organised by London Co-Investment Fund and Funding London takes places on Tuesday Apr 25, 2017 from 17:00 to 19:00 1 Vine St, Mayfair, London W1J 0AH

3 Apr 2017 · Update

LCIF is commencing the process for selection of additional co-investment partners. We look forward to welcoming all interested fund managers and angel syndicates active in London. Event to be held at the following time, date and location: Friday, 7 April 2017 from 13:30 to 16:30 (BST) @IDEALondon.

27 Mar 2017 · Update

Overfunding: Proprietary Software Platform Pepper Secures £500,000 Funding Target on Crowdcube

15 Mar 2017 · Update

‘While on the surface it may look simple, Chirp went through years of research.” A fascinating read, from one of our ‘London Co-investment Companies’. Click Logo to read full article!

8 Mar 2017 · Update

Benivo is the new name for Flatclub, one of our #LCIF Portfolio Companies. In the last year Benivo grew to over 60 customers including Google, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Hertz, and Vodafone. Benivo recently raised $10m to accelerate growth. Please click on the logo for more information

1 Mar 2017 · Update

Our Funding London team is featured in the latest version of the ICAEW’s ‘Corporate Financier’. Please take a look at pages 10-12 for further details on our team.

15 Feb 2017 · Update

Delighted to announce our Portfolio Company, Airsorted, a fast-growing Airbnb management startup, has raised £1.5M. Founded in early 2015, and invested by Funding London in November 2016, the startup provides an array of services for Airbnb hosts.

20 Jan 2017 · Update

Great to see our London Technology Fund portfolio company Immune Targeting Systems (part of Altimmune) and its London born technologies move onto bigger and better things!

29 Nov 2016 · Update

London Co-investment Fund completes two years!

14 Jun 2016 · Update

Funding London – the 2nd most active investor in the UK – Pitchbook Data Newsletter

15 Dec 2015 · Update

Launched in December 2014, the London Co-investment Fund (LCIF) completes a year and ready to take a look back at the achievements and learnings.

20 Nov 2015 · Update

The latest issue of Thrive is now live!

9 Nov 2015 · Update

Interesting conversations at the London Co-investment Portfolio Meet

13 Oct 2015 · Update

Funding London launches Thrive! An online journal featuring interviews and opinions on London’s early stage ecosystem

1 Oct 2015 · Update

The London Co-investment Fund expands its partner network

7 Jul 2015 · Update

Funding London welcomes Pauline Barnett to its board

18 May 2015 · Update

The London Co-investment Fund launches competitive process to expand the number of co-investment partners

1 May 2015 · Update

London Co-Investment Fund completes first quarter

26 Mar 2015 · Update

Funding London welcomes Ben McDonald to its board

26 Jan 2015 · Update

London Co-investment Fund announce first investment in DoJo

15 Jan 2015 · Update

Funding London welcomes Harvey McGrath as chairman of the board

4 Dec 2014 · Update

Fund launched to help budding London tech start-ups

28 Oct 2014 · Update

Position: Investment Executive

16 Jul 2014 · Update

The new government-backed London Co-investment Fund

19 Jun 2014 · Update

£25m London Co-investment Fund approved

24 Mar 2014 · Update

Reinvest success, fuelling continuous fund provision for the next generation of SMEs