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Here are some of the highlights from our portfolio companies and updates on our funds.
Jenson Funding Partners certifies as a B Corporation
UK venture capital firm’s social and environmental performance accredited by global non-profit purpose certification Early-stage venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners (Jenson) has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing...
Leeds is leading the way as a new Caterpillar App is trialled in the city to support healthier habits
An innovative new App designed to reduce health inequalities has been launched as a pilot scheme across Leeds today. The Caterpillar App has been hailed by Tom Riordan, CEO of Leeds City Council, as a potential ‘gamechanger’ during the cost-of-living crisis. The App...
Becon, the automated walking safety app, raises £215,000 to provide pedestrians peace of mind
Designed to fit seamlessly into the lives of users, Follo discreetly secures their everyday walking journeys, automatically sending SMS alerts to ‘Key Contacts’ if unusual activity is detected on route and they are unable to confirm their safety. Becon, the first...
Sustainable travel marketplace built on local connections bags investment to give tourists greater cultural appreciation
Jenson Funding Partners supports Not In The Guidebooks’ mission to connect holidaymakers with local guides who have genuine, lived experience and knowledge of an area – with the aim of creating more memorable experiences and improving cultural appreciation Cultural...
ZappedSkin raises £220k for online dermatology service that helps patients get treatment for acne, faster
Funding will be used to build out fuel growth and build out medtech capabilities ZappedSkin, an online dermatology service, has raised £220k from Jenson Funding Partners. The funding will be used by the healthtech startup to build on the impressive success it has had...
Investors give tutoring app Studeo full marks with $1.2m investment including SEIS funding
Edtech startup seeks to tackle the school curriculum with short video learning format Studeo, the tutoring app developed in line with students adapting to remote learning during the pandemic, has received a $1.2m investment from both sides of the Atlantic. The company...
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