Clearly Social Angels (CSA) is ClearlySo's angel network dedicated to businesses that create positive social change; the first of its kind in the UK. The number of companies with social impact at the heart of their business model is growing. CSA is a group of active, committed and experienced investors in the UK accelerating capital into extraordinary businesses. Members meet in central London on a monthly basis to discover some of the country’s most inspiring social entrepreneurs with compelling and innovative solutions to social and environmental problems. To learn more about CSA - including details on how you can get involved - head over to the dedicated CSA website at https://www.clearlyso.com/investors/individual-investors/.

Clearly Social Angels

Chicago Booth Angels is disrupting an age-old paradigm of angel investing by creating a global, trusted network of domain experts, mentors and angel investors. We help entrepreneurs leverage our capital and international professional network to build successful and fast growing businesses.

Chicago Booth Angels

Newable Ventures is a private investment group that connects early-stage investors with high-growth scale-up companies. They provide Private Investors, Family Offices, and Corporate Investors the opportunity to invest in potentially high-growth early-stage knowledge-intensive companies. Many of their Investors not only invest in the companies they present but also work alongside them as Lead Investors to help them unleash their potential. Having been in operation for over 30 years they have developed an extensive ecosystem of investors, co-investors, and partners who they work with to ensure they have an extensive pipeline of early-stage companies to work with. Investors are able to attend their Investor Events to meet entrepreneurs directly or invest in their Funds for a more passive approach. Typically they invest in UK-based innovative companies who qualify for investment under the Enterprise and/ or Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes.

Newable Private Investing

EMV Capital is an award-winning VC investor specialising in early stage high-growth deep tech companies in the life science, sustainability and industrials sectors in the UK and internationally.  EMV Capital develops unique investment strategies for each portfolio company, drawing on its EIS fund and extensive network of private investors, family offices, institutions, and corporate VCs. Delivery and successful execution of these investment strategies enables innovative portfolio companies to raise funding to drive transformational growth. EMV Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of NetScientific plc (AIM:NSCI), a life sciences and technology commercialisation and investment group.  EMV Capital has a multi-disciplinary team of specialist investors, portfolio managers, capital raisers, legal, finance, marketing and support staff. The company is focused on primary and secondary investments, through debt and/or equity.

EMV Capital

NetScientific plc (AIM: NSCI) is an investment and commercialisation group with an international portfolio of innovative life science, sustainability and technology companies. NetScientific identifies, invests in, and builds high growth companies in the UK and internationally. The company adds value through the proactive management of its portfolio, progressing to key value inflection points, and delivering investment returns through partial or full liquidity events.  NetScientific differentiates itself by employing a capital-light investment approach, making judicial use of its balance sheet and syndicating investments through its wholly owned VC subsidiary, EMV Capital. The group secures a mixture of direct equity stakes and carried interest stakes in its portfolio of companies, creating a lean structure that can support a large portfolio.  NetScientific is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and is admitted to trading on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

NetScientific PLC

Brokerage for UK venture capital investments (VCT, EIS / SEIS, AIM and Inheritance tax portfolios), including direct investment in private companies. Wealth Club members are UK high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors. Founded by former Hargreaves Lansdown directors and senior employees.

Wealth Club

Early investors in Infra.Market, Enter, Permitflow, Tazapay, Speckle, Snaptrude, Wiz Freight. Foundamental partners with the most ambitious builders from day zero. Our minds are locked on our search for those who build the next 100 legendary technology companies in the real world. We search for vertical singularities often overlooked by others, spending 365 days a year dedicated to 3D design, construction, blue-collar workforce, robotics, supply chains, logistics, and opportunistically, industrial manufacturing and aerospace. Our expertise comes from our team's diverse background across technology, venture, and industrial operations, including prior successes with Spotify, Uber, Lyft, Zetwerk and more. Across the Foundamental portfolio, we had the privilege to build alongside daring category creators such as Infra.Market, Enter, Speckle, Snaptrude, Tazapay and SafeAI. We aspire to be the earliest partner, leading pre-seed, seed and Series-A rounds globally, and by principle reserving more than 50% of each fund for follow-ons. We put in the work outside of board meetings, leveraging our deep understanding and unique convictions to help founders navigate adversity in the critical early years. We are building the preeminent vertical technology investment firm for the real world, one legendary company at a time.

Foundamental

Q-Bot

Q-BOT Ltd, a Wandsworth, London, UK-based developer of a robotics platform that can access, survey, evaluate and apply treatments in a wide range of industries and applications. The company is funded through a combination of government grants, private investment and sales revenue, and has been supported by Climate-KIC, The Technology Strategy Board and The Department for Energy and Climate Change.

Q-Bot is a developer of intelligent systems that utilize robotics and artificial intelligence to inspect, monitor, and maintain building health. The company's primary focus is on improving energy efficiency in homes through innovative underfloor insulation solutions. Q-Bot's technology addresses a significant issue in typical homes, where approximately 20% of heat is lost through suspended timber floors, leading to drafty and uncomfortable living spaces. The company's approach involves the use of robots to spray insulation under floors, minimizing disruption to homeowners while immediately reducing heat loss and drafts. This method not only enhances home comfort but also contributes to energy conservation and cost savings for residents. Q-Bot's commitment to innovation in the construction industry was recognized with a Queen's Award for Innovation, highlighting its role in promoting sustainable building practices.

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Q-Bot is a developer of intelligent systems that utilize robotics and artificial intelligence to inspect, monitor, and maintain building health. The company's primary focus is on improving energy efficiency in homes through innovative underfloor insulation solutions. Q-Bot's technology addresses a significant issue in typical homes, where approximately 20% of heat is lost through suspended timber floors, leading to drafty and uncomfortable living spaces. The company's approach involves the use of robots to spray insulation under floors, minimizing disruption to homeowners while immediately reducing heat loss and drafts. This method not only enhances home comfort but also contributes to energy conservation and cost savings for residents. Q-Bot's commitment to innovation in the construction industry was recognized with a Queen's Award for Innovation, highlighting its role in promoting sustainable building practices.

EquipmentShare is a construction technology and equipment solutions provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including equipment rental, fleet management technology, and digital solutions for the construction industry. At the core of EquipmentShare's offerings is its proprietary T3 technology platform, a cloud-based operating system that integrates telematics, hardware, and software to monitor equipment health, track utilization, and optimize rental operations. The T3 platform allows contractors to gather real-time data on their machinery, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and improve productivity.
The company's rental fleet features equipment from trusted brands like Genie, Takeuchi, and Doosan, enhanced with EquipmentShare's T3 technology. This technology enables features such as GPS tracking, real-time alerts on location and rental status, and remote monitoring of machine utilization and health. EquipmentShare also offers a mobile app for customers to manage their rentals, including online reservations and instant off-renting capabilities. Beyond rentals, the company provides equipment sales, both new and used, with machines outfitted with their fleet management technology.
EquipmentShare has experienced rapid growth since its inception. As of September 2023, the company had expanded to more than 185 locations across the US, including rental, retail, and service centers. In 2022 alone, EquipmentShare opened 32 new branch locations. The company employed over 4,100 team members as of April 2023. EquipmentShare is also investing in its future growth, with plans to build a new headquarters in Columbia, Missouri, which could potentially be ten times the size of its current campus and create 500 new jobs.

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 Procore is a leading cloud-based construction management software platform that connects stakeholders across construction projects. Founded in 2003, Procore offers a comprehensive suite of tools for project management, quality and safety, construction financials, and field productivity. The platform allows unlimited users to access real-time project data, facilitating collaboration between office and field teams. Procore's core functionalities include document management, drawing management, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. The software is designed to streamline workflows, improve communication, and provide visibility into project health and performance.
 
 
 
 
 Procore's platform is accessible via web browsers and mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. The company emphasizes user-centric design and regularly updates its software based on customer feedback. Procore integrates with numerous third-party applications through its App Marketplace and offers an open API for custom integrations. The platform is used across various construction sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 In May 2021, Procore went public and is now traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company has expanded internationally, with offices in the US, Canada, and other locations worldwide. Procore's pricing model is based on a company's annual construction volume rather than per-user fees, with custom enterprise solutions available for larger organizations.
 
 
 
 
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 Procore serves a diverse range of clients in the construction industry, from small contractors to large enterprises. Some notable customers include Mortenson Construction, Lennar, HITT Contracting, and Turner Construction. In Canada, companies like Houle Electric have adopted Procore to manage their hybrid work environments and multi-trade collaborations.
 
 
 
 
 Procore has established partnerships with various technology providers to enhance its offerings. For example, the company integrated with ProEst estimating software in 2013 to streamline the transition from estimating to project management. Procore also supports integrations with common business tools like Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Salesforce, as well as construction-specific software such as Sage 300 CRE and Viewpoint.
 
 
 
 
 The company has focused on expanding its presence in international markets. In November 2022, Procore announced that several European contractors, including Ardmac, Henry Boot Construction, and BW: Workplace Experts, had adopted its platform. These partnerships demonstrate Procore's growing influence in the global construction technology market.
 
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OpenSpace is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and reducing risk in the construction industry. The company's primary offering is a reality capture and documentation platform for construction sites. OpenSpace's system allows users to capture site imagery by simply attaching a camera to themselves and walking through the site. The OpenSpace Vision Engine then automatically maps these photos to project plans, providing a complete visual record of the site. This process is notably fast, with images available for viewing in approximately 15 minutes. The platform offers a comprehensive as-built record of construction projects from preconstruction to handover and operation.
The company's technology enables construction firms, specialty contractors, and property owners to maintain a real-time visual record of their jobsites. This documentation helps teams stay updated on progress, verify completed work, improve coordination, and mitigate risks. OpenSpace's platform includes features such as BIM Compare, Split View, OpenSpace BIM+, and OpenSpace Track. The Field Notes feature facilitates communication about changes, quality assurance and control documentation, and streamlines processes like punch lists and RFIs. OpenSpace's technology is designed to integrate with existing project management software, offering seamless workflows for users. The company also partners with insurance carriers to offer lower-cost policies to its clients, leveraging the risk reduction benefits of its platform.

OpenSpace

RenoRun is an ecommerce platform for construction and building materials that aims to streamline the supply chain for builders and contractors. Founded in 2017 in Montreal, Canada, the company offers an on-demand delivery service for construction supplies, including lumber, drywall, insulation, shingles, siding, hardware, doors, and paint. RenoRun's platform allows contractors to order materials through a desktop site or mobile app, with deliveries made within two to four hours directly to job sites. The company sources materials from local hardware stores and its own network of warehouses, offering over 4,500 products through its online catalog.
RenoRun's business model is designed to increase job site efficiency by eliminating the need for contractors to leave work sites to purchase supplies, saving time and reducing labor costs. The platform also enables contractors to manage material orders across multiple job sites, consolidating purchases from various vendors. In addition to its core delivery service, RenoRun has expanded its offerings to include a FinTech product to help contractors finance material purchases.
The company experienced significant growth, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, as customers were drawn to contactless delivery options. By February 2022, RenoRun had expanded its operations to serve six markets across Canada and the US, including Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal, and Washington D.C. At that time, the company reported having over 500 employees and serving more than 10,000 customers. RenoRun claimed to be growing 2x to 3x year-over-year and expected to exceed nine figures in revenue in 2022.
However, in May 2023, RenoRun faced significant challenges and was forced to shut down its operations. The company entered an insolvency process and began pursuing the sale of its assets through Quebec courts.

RenoRun

DroneDeploy is a cloud-based drone mapping software company that provides solutions for aerial data capture, processing, and analysis. The platform allows users to plan autonomous drone flights, capture imagery, and generate 2D maps and 3D models from the collected data. DroneDeploy's software is compatible with various drone models and offers tools for industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, and surveying.
The company's platform enables real-time mapping and in-field decision making through features like live map generation during flights. Users can conduct complete reality captures with interior and exterior visual data, gather accurate measurements and annotations for analysis, and create full 360-degree walkthroughs of models. DroneDeploy's photogrammetry algorithms transform drone-captured images into maps, which can be aerial or ground-based, and 3D models with 1-2 pixel ground sample distance accuracy.
DroneDeploy emphasizes ease of use and efficiency in its software design. The platform can process up to 1GB of imagery data at a time, significantly reducing the time between data collection and visualization. Its cloud-based nature allows for easy sharing and accessing of data across teams. The software also offers site comparison capabilities, enabling users to compare current surveys with previous data to track changes over time.
Key customers and partnerships
In February 2024, Trimble announced a partnership with DroneDeploy to enhance drone mapping capabilities. This collaboration integrates Trimble's Applanix POSPac Cloud post-processed kinematic GNSS positioning service with DroneDeploy's reality-capture platform. The integration aims to deliver centimeter-level accuracy and an automated, streamlined workflow for DroneDeploy customers when performing reality capture with drones.
DroneDeploy has also partnered with FedEx and Walgreens to facilitate drone deliveries to US homes, expanding its reach beyond mapping services. The company's recent acquisition of StructionSite has further enhanced its capabilities, allowing for the creation of integrated data products that overlay interior and exterior 3D models.

DroneDeploy

Platforms that assist construction companies and employers with the management of various on-site jobs and functions, along with features for task allocation, collaboration, document management, and job-site management.

Companies that use AI, machine learning, and technologies such as drones to collect and process data that can be used to monitor aspects such as construction progress, material consumption, and equipment utilization and predict site safety risks.

Platforms that allow companies to purchase and rent equipment needed for construction activities.

Platforms that match construction companies with contractors and on-site workers.

Platforms that allow construction companies to procure raw materials and monitor/manage inventory utilization.

Companies that develop robots and autonomous solutions for construction machinery.

Leverages robotics technology to automate certain vehicles and machinery to support construction activities

Leverages AI/ML to capture data from various sites and monitor data and information feeds

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