Ben Atherton’s Post

🚀 A massive win for British tech! 🚀 Yoto has just secured distribution at Target and I can’t think of a better British technology success story this year. For those who don’t know, Yoto’s innovative audio platform for children is changing the game, blending education with entertainment in a way that truly resonates with modern parents. At a time when the demand for high-quality, screen-free technology is on the rise, Yoto’s expansion is proof that creative, user-first innovation is still at the heart of UK tech. This isn’t just about another product—it’s about redefining how we educate and entertain the next generation, powered by British ingenuity. 🇬🇧 #TechInnovation #BritishTech #EdTech #scaleups #CreativeTech #Innovation #Growth

🎉 Event Planning Just Got Smarter with TRACTIONED 🎉 The events industry is booming, projected to reach $1.75 trillion by 2032 🌍. 🤷♂️ But why should planning your event feel like assembling a jigsaw puzzle without the final picture? 💪 At TRACTIONED, we’ve cracked the code. Our groundbreaking market network platform transforms the way events are coordinated: ✅ Streamlined Process: From booking to fulfillment, our platform eliminates the guesswork. ✅ Real-Time Transparency: Know availability and pricing instantly. ✅ Proven Results: Over 2,000 mission-critical events coordinated. ✅ Empowered Suppliers: Full control over pricing and terms, ensuring fairness. ✅ Data-Driven Insights: Plan smarter, not harder. 👉 We’re not just a tool; we’re your event's logistical backbone, like Amazon Prime—but for events. 💎 🔗 Ready to join the revolution? Let us show you how TRACTIONED simplifies the complex. #eventmanagement #innovation #eventtech #TRACTIONED #startup #disruption

🚀 Proud of the Work We're Doing at TRACTIONED 🚀 The events industry is complex, fast-paced, and often chaotic. That’s why at TRACTIONED, we’ve built a market network platform to make event coordination smarter, simpler, and more reliable. 💡 This isn’t just about technology—it’s about transforming the way people connect, collaborate, and create memorable experiences. With over 2,000 mission-critical events under our belt, I’m thrilled to see how we’re already making a difference. 👉 Our vision? To be the logistical backbone of the $1.75 trillion event industry by 2032. Think Amazon Prime, but for events. 🚀 📣 Check out our latest post and let’s talk about how we can shape the future of events—together. #leadership #innovation #eventmanagement #TRACTIONED

Yi-haa! 🤠 Our portfolio company Nory has secured USD 16 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, taking its total raised to USD 25 million, following 400% revenue growth in 2023. Congrats to Conor Sheridan and the entire team! We as existing investors next to Playfair , Samaipata, and TriplePoint Capital also participated in the round. Cavalry Ventures initially joined Nory in April 2021 during their pre-seed round. Nory has created a proprietary AI-powered platform for hospitality businesses to manage and scale operations, and vitally increase profitability through centralising all of the key operational data into a unique single source of truth. The sector's challenges are well documented: significant closures, low EBITDA margins of just 3% last year, and rising costs for labour, food, and energy. Additionally, a post-pandemic talent drain has made finding experienced management nearly impossible. Nory's AI analyses data in real-time and acts as an AI-venue manager to coach front-line workers on how to run their venues efficiently and profitability. It uniquely centralises key operational data into a unique single source of truth. Its technology predicts daily hourly venue demand with 95% accuracy using historical data and AI algorithms, considering seasonal trends and hyper-local live data on weather and events. It seamlessly integrates these predictions into core workflows like stock management to cut costs and minimise waste. Working with the likes of buns from home, The Jamie Oliver Group, and Roasting Plant Coffee across the UK, Europe, and the US, Nory has proven to reduce costs by almost 20% and consistently increase EBITDA by over 50%. The hospitality industry needs a co-pilot to navigate today's challenges. That's why we are happy to continue to support Nory on its mission of setting up the sector for success. Please reach out to me if you want to get in touch with the team! #AI #Hospitality #Tech #VC

🌟Wellbots ranked #91 in the 2024 Financial Times Ranking of High-Growth Companies! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that Wellbots has been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Financial Times Ranking, landing at #91 globally and securing the #5 spot in the ecommerce industry. This remarkable achievement highlights our journey of growth, teamwork, and forward-thinking strategy. 📈Our journey from a budding startup to a leading name in ecommerce underscores our pursuit of excellence and innovation. This ranking is a reflection of our exponential growth, driven by our commitment to offering the latest and greatest in smart products. 👏This recognition is a collective achievement, a testament to the tireless effort, creativity, and resilience of every Wellbots member. Together, we've built a culture of success and innovation. 🚀Looking ahead, we're committed to maintaining our position at the forefront of ecommerce by staying ahead of trends and continuously enhancing our customer service. 📖 Dive deeper into our journey: https://lnkd.in/gDjYw8Qh #Wellbots #FinancialTimes2024 #EcommerceExcellence #Innovation #Teamwork #FutureFocused

Experience the journey of digital transformation with Entrans! Witness how innovative strategies lead to triumphant product launches. 🚀 Immerse yourself in the Entrans universe and let’s mold the future together. Visit entrans.io for more. 💡What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! 👇 #ProductEngineering #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Entrans

Manchester’s finest? I’ve been fortunate to have invested in some fantastic software / AI companies that have raised >£150m in growth capital. That said, the company I work with the closest is usecure which has grown organically, has not required institutional investment.. and is very much on track to becoming a global leader in its field. There are different ways to win 💪🏻 I expect to see unicorns 🦄…ConnexAI have the best product I’ve ever seen and are-crushing their numbers. Ultimately, £billions are likely to return to founders, key employees and investors in the coming years. Exciting times ahead 💪🏻 #investing #manchester #saas #ai

Shout out to Akeneo for recognition on the Top 100 Next Unicorns List! There's just something about y'all and mythical creatures... What does it take to get unicorn status? From Fred de Gombert, CEO: "This recognition demonstrates our dedication to innovation, growth, and impact on the product experience (PX) and the technology community at large." Click the link to learn more. Akeneo: The Product Experience Company #PX #ProductExperience #PIM #ProductInformationManagement

We're thrilled to announce that Shippeo has been named a 2024 Top 100 Next Unicorn by VivaTech and GP Bullhound! This prestigious recognition highlights Europe's most promising scaleups with the potential to reach unicorn status (a valuation of $1 billion or more) in the near future. This recognition by Vivatech and GP Bullhound as a Top 100 Next Unicorn is an honor, and testament to our entire team's hard work and dedication. We're fueled by this to keep innovating and empower major shippers and logistics providers with superior real-time visibility, building more resilient, sustainable, and customer-centric supply chains. A big thanks to all of the contributors Accel, Eurazeo, Northzone, and Partech. Read the official press release to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02p4xLp0 #Shippeo #NextUnicorn #SupplyChainVisibility #LogisticsTech #Europe

Mark Donnigan's new minibook reveals how top tech companies like Google, Spotify, Tesla, and Airbnb turn their core strengths into market-dominating "superpowers." Learn how your startup can do the same with the SUMMIT framework.  Discover the strategies that have helped B2B tech leaders create new market categories and achieve sustainable growth. Download the minibook below and start building your own superpower today. #growthstrategy #marketleadership #innovation #scaleup https://lnkd.in/gW6UkrTx