Stephen Charles Taylor

Barclays Ventures is a private equity arm of Barclays PLC founded in 1997 by Benjamin Davey. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Crosslee Plc engages in the manufacture and supply of tumble dryer. It also offers dryer balls, hostess trolleys,ball and royal cozyfires. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Halifax, the United Kingdom.

Shearline Precision Engineering Ltd. provides total manufacturing solutions and integrated engineering services. The company was founded by David Littlechild in 1973 and is headquartered in Ely, the United Kingdom.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Mercia Fund Management Ltd. (Mercia Fund) is a private equity subsidiary of Mercia Asset Management Plc founded in 1999 by Mark Andrew Payton, Timothy R. Hazell and Everard Mascarenhas. The firm is headquartered in Warwickshire, Great Britain.

Platform Diagnostics Ltd. develops vitro diagnostics products. It develops POC diagnostic devices based on capillary agglutination technology, a reagent that combines with an analyte in blood and urine samples, and forms an agglutinate of molecules. The company was founded by Damian Bond in 2002 and is headquartered in Ossett, the United Kingdom.

Part of Carclo Plc, Electromedical Ltd. operates as a British dormant company. The company is based in Ossett, UK.

RisingStars Growth Fund I invests in high potential technology companies located in North England. The fund targets companies with unique & innovative technologies and operates in the fields of software, healthcare and environmental sectors. It provides financing for seed and early-stage capital requirements with first round investments in the range of £0.05 - £0.5 million. It also acts as a lead investor and considers follow-on investments up to £1 million.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Ltd. is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group based in London, UK. The British company provides wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services to its clients. Founded in 1836, Kevin Peter Stopps has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of RFL (Governing Body) Ltd., The Rugby Football League Ltd. is a rugby league organization based in Leeds, UK. The British company serves as the home of rugby league and offers various competitions, including the Betfred Super League, Betfred Women's Super League, Betfred Challenge Cup, and Betfred Women's Challenge Cup, among others. It also provides resources for coach education, match officials, and club support. The company's website features news, match center, and a talent pathway program. The company was founded in 1895 and Tony Sutton has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of Alumasc Group Plc, Alumasc Exterior Building Products Ltd. is a British company that manufactures metal structures and parts of structures. The company is based in St. Helens, UK. Graham Paul Hooper has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn LP invests in companies located in the UK. The fund focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology and it provides financing in the form of convertible loans and equity capital for early stage capital requirements with an investment size from £50,000 to £780,000. It acquires a significant minority stake in the ordinary shareholding.

Part of Mercia Fund Management Ltd., Enterprise Ventures (General Partner NW Venture) Ltd. is a family of funds. The company is based in Preston, UK.

Blackley Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding private company with interests in chemical manufacturing and distribution. The company is based in Blackley, UK.

Peckforton Pharmaceuticals Ltd. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of pharmaceutical products. It is focused into two divisions, Branded and Hospital. Each division has distinct and separate requirements to support both the patient and the healthcare professional. The company was founded on April 11, 1995 and is headquartered in Crewe, the United Kingdom.

Enterprise Ventures Group Ltd. provides financing services to small businesses in England and Wales. It offers venture capital, growth capital, and loans to small and medium enterprises. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Preston, the United Kingdom.

Zyro Ltd. engages in the wholesale distribution of cycling accessories. Its products include racks, reflectors, brake and gear cables, brake pads, chainguards, disc brake adapters, pedals and seat posts. The company was founded by Simon Ellison and Julie Ellison and is headquartered in Darlington, the United Kingdom.

Part of Mercia Asset Management Plc, Mercia Investments Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Henley-in-Arden, UK. Founded in 2014.