The Capsule

AI’s funding takeover, our award win, and more ????

How can we close the gender gap in the startup world? Is the Golden Triangle’s funding reign over? Can your brand thrive without sustainable values? We tackle all this and more in this latest edition.

Capsule isn’t just changing insurance – we're also supporting high-growth startups as they shake things up in their spaces.

Keep reading to discover new opportunities, celebrate conscious trailblazers, and witness remarkable successes in the startup ecosystem…

Innovation insights?

The importance of breaking barriers for female-led businesses ????

A report produced by @The Entrepreneurs Network and @Barclays has revealed that female-led businesses secured only 3.5% of equity funding in the first half of 2023.

While this shows a slight improvement from 2022, the stark contrast with male-led teams – who secured 85.1% of funding – can’t be ignored.

But here’s the opportunity: Treasury figures estimate a potential ￡250 billion economic boost if women in the UK match the entrepreneurial pace of their male counterparts.

Here’s to encouraging more female-led businesses and giving women leaders the spotlight they deserve. See the data

Satisfying Venture Capitalists’ growing appetite for ESG???

Last year’s EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation implementation proved that having a solid ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) strategy is now a vital part of any startup’s success.

These new high standards also mean that investors want to see your ESG commitment – and they’re cautious about greenwashing.

It’s just one of the many reasons (alongside growth, talent attraction, cost reduction, and compliance) why startups should integrate ESG from the off. Learn more

The end of the Golden Triangle? Tech funding transformation

In the vibrant UK tech funding landscape, London, Oxford, and Cambridge have traditionally stood out as the golden trio.

In 2021 and 2022, startups in these three cities secured a staggering $55.8 billion from VCs – a remarkable three times more than the rest of the UK.

But now it looks like a new era may be dawning, with investors moving beyond the Golden Triangle to explore exciting opportunities elsewhere in the UK.

Read the round-up

Capsule Client Spotlight

A new era of influence for this innovative agency

@Influencer, known for its distinctive ‘people power and platform power’ approach to influencer marketing, is now B Corp certified.

This remarkable achievement marks the brand’s commitment to using its business as a force for good – setting it on a path to making a meaningful impact on the world.

The team is already renowned for their outstanding campaigns, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.?

Ai Build’s Series A victory sets the stage for growth

SaaS startup @Ai Build hit a significant milestone recently, securing an incredible $8.5 million in Series A funding – a testament to the team’s steadfast commitment to revolutionising the manufacturing sector.

This fresh infusion of capital is set to supercharge Ai Build’s product roadmap as well as provide the boost it needs to support its European expansion and enable the opening of a new subsidiary in the US.

TitanML’s pre-seed funding take-off

AI continues to flourish, with @TitanML securing $2.8 million in a pre-seed funding round as it launches Titan Takeoff – designed to facilitate large language model (LLM) deployment.

Backed by Octopus Ventures ensures with support from angel investors, Titan is simplifying LLM adoption for machine learning teams and making it more cost-effective in the process.

It has already formed notable partnerships with Intel and AWS.

Accel backs Lottie with ￡17.2 million to transform eldercare?

Leading UK eldercare marketplace @Lottie has successfully raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel.

Lottie’s tool simplifies the search for care homes and retirement communities, making things easier for those looking for later-in-life stability and care.

This latest funding round will help Power Plans to double its team and further develop its software.

With over 4,000 care and retirement providers on its platform and over 50,000 monthly users, it looks like Lottie is certainly set to change the healthcare game.

Capsule HQ

Maximising your startup’s potential in a hard market

The hard market is reshaping how businesses access coverage, causing rising costs, disputes, and more. How can you protect yourself?

We explore the benefits of insurance that adjusts to your growth, reduces disruptions, and lets you focus on being innovative. Dive in

Clearing the path for Runna’s stateside expansion

Fitness app @Runna faced a hurdle while expanding into the US – until Capsule swiftly stepped in.

Discover how we combined our expertise with our unique API platform to help the HealthTech guide runners around the globe.

Learn more

Saving Ocean Bottle ￡5,000 on its expiring premiums

We recently changed the tide for @Ocean Bottle, delivering insurance solutions matched to its timelines and its values.

See how we saved the brand money and stress by leveraging its B Corp status and aligning its policy renewal dates.

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Capsule recognised as ESG champion with UK Broker Award

We’re excited to announce that Capsule took home the ESG Broker Champion Award for Sustainability at the 2023 UK Broker Awards.

Thanks to everyone who’s been a part of our journey so far – we can’t wait to continue towards a more sustainable future for all as advocates of ESG principles in the insurance sector.

Grassroots sustainability at Gloucester City Nature Reserve?

We embraced our ESG values in October with a hands-on day at Gloucester City Nature Reserve, clearing grass for wildflower planting.

The sun was shining, the gossip was flowing, and we even enjoyed a slice of cake for all our hard work. Trust us, cutting grass is harder than it looks!

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