Founders building technology to tackle society’s toughest challenges often face barriers to early-stage funding because traditional investors may struggle to understand or value the dual goals of social impact and scalable growth. Without the right backing at the earliest stages, breakthrough solutions in health, climate, education and civic engagement risk stalling before they start.

That’s why we partnered with Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) to change the way early-stage tech for good is funded and supported. As a founding partner, we provided catalytic capital and strategic guidance to help raise and launch BGV’s first fund, a pioneering step in building the UK’s impact investment ecosystem. Over the past decade, we’ve remained a committed partner, helping shape BGV’s growth into one of Europe’s leading early-stage investors in social and environmental innovation.

BGV backs ambitious founders using technology to create a more sustainable, inclusive and healthy society. Since its inception, the fund has invested in over 197 ventures, positively impacting more than 21 million lives. With a focus on early-stage investment, BGV supports founders with funding, hands-on support, and access to a powerful network of mentors and partners.

Now in its realisation phase, the fund has delivered six profitable exits and continues to prove that purpose-driven investment can achieve both meaningful impact and strong financial performance.

Venture highlights

Aparito – Revolutionising clinical trials through remote monitoring, making life sciences research more accessible and patient-centred.

Commonplace – Empowering communities through digital engagement tools that make urban planning and development more transparent and inclusive.

DrDoctor – Improving healthcare delivery by enabling smarter, more flexible patient communication for NHS trusts.

Piclo – Building a future-proof electricity system with a digital marketplace for flexibility services, connecting clean energy providers with grid operators.

Chatterbox – Tapping into the talent of refugees and displaced professionals by training and employing them as language tutors.

LettUs Grow – Developing sustainable indoor farming technologies that reduce food waste and enable climate-resilient food production.

LogaMeal – Offering personalised health and nutrition coaching to help individuals build sustainable eating habits.

OurTime HQ – Elevating the voices of people affected by dementia through campaigning, organising, and peer-led action.

Cogs AI – Providing ethical mental wellbeing tools using AI to support individuals and teams in high-stress environments.

VouchSafe – Creating secure digital identity solutions that help vulnerable people access essential services with dignity.