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We’ve invested in 177 ambitious tech for good ventures

Our portfolio companies have positively impacted the lives of 17 million people. In 2022 our portfolio ventures sold £80m of tech for good products and services.

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We also think we might have one of the most diverse portfolios of early-stage founders globally. For more information on portfolio diversity and inclusion. Head here.

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We’ve invested in 177 ambitious tech for good ventures

Our portfolio companies have positively impacted the lives of 17 million people. In 2022 our portfolio ventures sold £80m of tech for good products and services.

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We also think we might have one of the most diverse portfolios of early-stage founders globally. For more information on portfolio diversity and inclusion. Head here.

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We’ve invested in 177 ambitious tech for good ventures

Our portfolio companies have positively impacted the lives of 17 million people. In 2022 our portfolio ventures sold £80m of tech for good products and services.

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We also think we might have one of the most diverse portfolios of early-stage founders globally. For more information on portfolio diversity and inclusion. Head here.

Founder story

Investing in WorkerTech: a partnership with Resolution Foundation

Many workers are now self-employed, in flexible or part-time work, doing job shares, or on zero-hours contracts. But regardless of role or industry, everyone has the right to decent and dignified work.

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To help ensure a better future of work for all, we are partnered with the Resolution Foundation to invest in WorkerTech - businesses that are significantly improving the lives of low-income and insecure workers. Take a look at the WorkerTech ventures we’ve backed below. 

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Investing in WorkerTech: a partnership with Resolution Foundation

Many workers are now self-employed, in flexible or part-time work, doing job shares, or on zero-hours contracts. But regardless of role or industry, everyone has the right to decent and dignified work.

‍

To help ensure a better future of work for all, we are partnered with the Resolution Foundation to invest in WorkerTech - businesses that are significantly improving the lives of low-income and insecure workers. Take a look at the WorkerTech ventures we’ve backed below. 

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Investing in WorkerTech: a partnership with Resolution Foundation

Many workers are now self-employed, in flexible or part-time work, doing job shares, or on zero-hours contracts. But regardless of role or industry, everyone has the right to decent and dignified work.

‍

To help ensure a better future of work for all, we are partnered with the Resolution Foundation to invest in WorkerTech - businesses that are significantly improving the lives of low-income and insecure workers. Take a look at the WorkerTech ventures we’ve backed below. 

Founder story

Chatterbox

Learn a language, change a life

War, famine and climate change continue to drive growth in the number of refugees worldwide. Despite high levels of education and professional experience, many refugees face barriers to gaining employment. Chatterbox bridges that talent gap by helping marginalised professionals find opportunities in the online economy.

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Chatterbox

War, famine and climate change continue to drive growth in the number of refugees worldwide. Despite high levels of education and professional experience, many refugees face barriers to gaining employment. Chatterbox bridges that talent gap by helping marginalised professionals find opportunities in the online economy.

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Chatterbox

War, famine and climate change continue to drive growth in the number of refugees worldwide. Despite high levels of education and professional experience, many refugees face barriers to gaining employment. Chatterbox bridges that talent gap by helping marginalised professionals find opportunities in the online economy.

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LettUs Grow

Building the farms of the future

With a third of food wasted globally and the planet’s soils desperately degraded, agricultural systems need rethinking. With their world leading aeroponics, LettUs Grow is at the forefront of this wave, enabling a new way of food production that is sustainable, scalable and affordable.

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LettUs Grow

With a third of food wasted globally and the planet’s soils desperately degraded, agricultural systems need rethinking. With their world leading aeroponics, LettUs Grow is at the forefront of this wave, enabling a new way of food production that is sustainable, scalable and affordable.

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LettUs Grow

With a third of food wasted globally and the planet’s soils desperately degraded, agricultural systems need rethinking. With their world leading aeroponics, LettUs Grow is at the forefront of this wave, enabling a new way of food production that is sustainable, scalable and affordable.

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Angry Monk

Angry Monk

An online platform for low-impact produce. Connecting chefs with exceptional sustainable & surplus food direct from local sources, and pay suppliers fairly.

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A Sustainable Planet
Beautiful Voice

Beautiful Voice

Transforming how speech therapy is delivered.

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Healthy Lives
Birdsong

Birdsong

Ethical, sustainable clothing - Dress in Protest

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An Inclusive Society
A Sustainable Planet
Bright Little Labs

Bright Little Labs

Interactive stories to promote critical thinking, computer science and equality for all kids

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An Inclusive Society
COGS AI

COGS AI

Personalised learning software that helps neurodiverse young people to fulfil their academic potential.

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An Inclusive Society
Cercula

Cercula

A tool that gives construction professionals the data they need to reduce their impact on the planet. Designing the carbon out of construction.

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A Sustainable Planet
Chatterbox

Chatterbox

Online language learning for professionals and organisations, powered by refugee talent.

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An Inclusive Society
Club Soda

Club Soda

Helping you drink mindfully and live well.

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An Inclusive Society
Healthy Lives
Delve

Delve

A carbon footprint solution connecting to your bank accounts to effortlessly track and reduce the emissions of your purchases and lifestyle.

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A Sustainable Planet
Desyr

Desyr

A no filter fashion reviews platform reducing the amount of returned clothes sent to landfill.

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A Sustainable Planet
Family Phone

Family Phone

The Family Phone app makes it easier for families to stay connected and offers safety features, bringing peace of mind to people living with dementia.

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Healthy Lives
Head Set

Head Set

Telling real stories in virtual worlds.

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An Inclusive Society
Healthy Lives

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Founder story

Chatterbox

Learn a language, change a life

War, famine and climate change continue to drive growth in the number of refugees worldwide. Despite high levels of education and professional experience, many refugees face barriers to gaining employment. Chatterbox bridges that talent gap by helping marginalised professionals find opportunities in the online economy.

How it started

Chatterbox was founded in 2016 by Mursal Hedayat MBE, an Afghan refugee, and was later joined by co-founder and Y Combinator alumna Guillemette Dejean. Chatterbox joined our Autumn 2016 cohort, receiving investment from BGV at programme and pre-seed stage. “BGV's advice and support has been invaluable.” says Mursal, Chatterbox CEO.

How it's going

Chatterbox is now working with global companies such as Unilever, FTI Consulting, and BNP Paribas. Through the power of language learning, they help their customers improve cross-regional collaboration, inclusion and cultural intelligence. In 2021 the team raised a £1.5M pre-seed round. They’ve won numerous awards and have featured in the likes of the BBC, The Economist and The Times.

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Chatterbox