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Keanu Reeves has been spotted wearing this denim jacket from our portfolio company BIKE SHED MOTO CO and it has now been dubbed a “menswear grail” by GQ magazine. Whilst it has since sold out on the company’s website, the wider clothing range is available online and at Bike Shed’s two destination venues. Building off the success of their flagship London site, in 2022 Anthony "Dutch" van Someren BEM and Vikki van Someren BEM utilised funds raised from multiple #investors such as Growthdeck to expand the business internationally and open a site in the US, which Keanu has also been seen visiting.

With the end of 2024 just around the corner, we would like to thank our investors, portfolio companies and friends of the business for your support this year.   It’s been a busy year for the team, with a record completions day and nearly 50 in total. We also successfully exited our #investment in environmental and energy consultancy ITPEnergised, which delivered investors a 17x return on their equity investment when the company was acquired by a global market leader in the field.   We hope you have a fantastic #festive season. However you spend it – enjoy!

Golf tech company Shot Scope has just announced Lord Mervyn Davies CBE, former Standard Chartered chief and an avid golfer, as its new Chairman. Our portfolio company’s CEO, David Hunter, says: “We are delighted to welcome Lord Davies to the board, his wealth of experience growing global brands and passion for #sport and #entrepreneurship is a perfect fit.” Mervyn Davies says: “I look forward to working with the team and shareholders to deliver our ambitious international #growth plans and establish Shot Scope as a global brand within golf.” Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ek5issZs.

Targeting sectors under pressure to adopt carbon-neutral solutions by 2030, Hydrologiq has delivered the world’s first hydrogen-powered film shoot for Toyota and secured Sunbelt Rentals, the UK’s largest rental company, as a customer. It makes #hydrogen easy-to-adopt and scale through its proprietary, patent-pending software and hardware solution which handles everything from supply chain integration to on-the-ground operations. The company is now fundraising to drive conversion of its £3.2m sales pipeline comprised of blue-chip customers – https://lnkd.in/ea_wQKcg. #VentureCapital #Investment #NetZero Don't invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take two minutes to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekambks4.

Here’s Gaelle Lebray, Paul B., Anna Daniels and our guest Mary Sweere getting into the festive spirit whilst attending an event at Raffles’ Café Lapérouse. Attendees gathered to raise a toast to more than two decades of Innerplace, London’s premiere concierge and lifestyle management service. Congratulations to Tim Badham and thank you to the Innerplace team and Luxury London Media for inviting us along to celebrate with you all.

With plans to build #Europe’s leading tempeh brand, the Better Nature team have recently launched nationwide with another major German retailer. Tempeh is a 100% natural, gut-friendly #protein staple that is going mainstream amidst growing demand for minimally-processed wholefood options. Better Nature’s Organic and Smoky Tempeh products are now available in 130 Tegut stores, with this representing its third supermarket listing in the country. Congrats to Christopher Kong, Elin Roberts, Dr. A. Driando Ahnan-Winarno and Fabio Rinaldo for making fantastic progress with their overseas #expansion plans.

Hydrologiq is fundraising as it embarks on its plans to help decarbonise the $20.4bn global off-grid diesel generator market. The company is making #hydrogen the turnkey, scalable and immediate diesel replacement for sectors such as construction, film/TV and even festivals. It works with major clients such as GRAHAM, Toyota, Costain, Balfour Beatty, a top two streaming service and a household name machinery manufacturer. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ea_wQKcg. #VentureCapital #Investment #Sustainability Don't invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take two minutes to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekambks4.

Yesterday a few of our team members attended the UK Business Angels Association’s Early-Stage Investment Summit. It was great to catch up with Roderick Beer, Jenny Tooth OBE and the rest of the UKBAA team. Anna Daniels says: “Thank you to the UKBAA for providing such an excellent event. Members and guests were able to learn more about the latest trends and statistics in various sectors, and it was the perfect opportunity to discuss the future of early-stage #investment in the UK.”

We are delighted to announce that Kieron Launder, who has over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, has recently been appointed as our new CEO. He has worked across a number of leading institutions, including Rothschild & Co, where he headed up its strategic investment advisory service. Becky Hodges, our Head of Business Development, says: “Kieron is an exceptional leader with extensive knowledge of the investment industry, particularly in private banking, so he is the perfect fit to guide the business into its next chapter.” Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e2thEqXk. #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Investment