AI-Powered Transformations
2024
2024 saw the introduction of powerful AI-driven tools, revolutionising marketing workflows and meeting intelligence.
- Delfy: Launched as an AI-powered workflow automation tool, transforming marketing initiatives.
- CallAI: Introduced as a meeting intelligence system, enhancing productivity and insights.
A Leap into No-Code Innovation
2023
2023 was marked by a groundbreaking leap into no-code technology, empowering businesses with new tools for innovation and efficiency.
- QuickAction: Introduced as a no-code GenAI platform for businesses by IntentPro.
Dawn of GenAI
2022
2022 was marked by significant new ventures. A new platform emerged, travel booking became effortless, and a major sports franchise was introduced.
- IntentPro: Introduced a No-code GenAI platform.
- Coraaj: Simplified travel booking.
- Paarl Royals: Became a South African Premier League cricket franchise under the Royals Sports Group.
- HemeHealth: Began digitising health records.
- Kloo: An AI-powered Accounts Payable automation platform
Elevating Education
2021
2021 was a dynamic year filled with bold strategic moves. The Royals Sports Group expanded its global footprint, digital health records took a leap forward, and a new player entered the investment arena.
- Barbados Royals: Acquired by Royals Sports Group as a Caribbean Premier League franchise.
- Emerging Media Ventures: Launched a sports and media investment platform.
Breaking Ground
2020
2020 marked the launch of a new innovation hub and a notable acquisition that reshaped financial wellness.
- Scale Space: Launched as a joint venture with Imperial College London.
- Neyber: Acquired by Salary Finance to boost financial wellness.
Mobile & Assessment Advancements
2019
2019 was marked by advancements in mobile testing and assessment services, making significant strides in education and skills.
- English Score: Launched a mobile English test and certificate in a joint venture with the British Council.
- Accelerate People: Ofqual-accredited, AI-powered, end-point assessment organisation for apprenticeships.
Mortgage & Apprenticeships
2018
Transformative changes in mortgages and apprenticeship services, reshaping key sectors.
- Koodoo: Launched a digital mortgage platform.
- Tully: Digital debt advisor that later merged with OpenWrks.
Credit Management & Academia
2017
2017 featured a new discovery platform and open data credit management.
- Researcher: A research discovery platform for academics.
- OpenWrks: Acquired by Oakbrook in 2022 for credit management solutions.
Elevating Education
2016
2016 was the year of educational advancement, with significant growth in professional learning.
- Avado: Rebranded from Floream as an award winning digital training provider.
The Year of FinTech
2015
Network effects in action.
- ClearScore: Credit score and report app.
- Salary Finance: Providers of financial employee benefits.
- Modulr: Embedded payments platform.
- Instrumental: Rebranded from PopShack.
- Contentive: Acquired online media platforms.
Property & Platforms
2014
A shift in education and investment, with notable rebrands and acquisitions.
- Floream: Rebranded from Home Learning College.
- Fospha: Helping eCommerce brands hit their goals.
- Bizfitech: SME information and finance platform.
- Accelerate Places: Blenheim Chalcot property services.
Education & Media
2013
- Popshack: Disrupting talent scouting
- Liberis: Merchant cash advance
- Hive Learning: Coaching tool turned skills academy
- bobsguide: Acquisition of web resource for financial technology
Property & Marketplaces
2012
- Blenheim Chalcot Property Management: Later rebranded into Accelerate Places.
- Contentive: Established a B2B marketplace.
- Arch: Enhancing apprenticeship services.
Finance & Credit
2011
- Oakbrook: Personalised and customer-focused consumer lending.
- BCI Capital: Focusing on credit strategies and fund management.
Education & Funds
2010
- Home Learning College: Later rebranded into Floream.
- Grove Capital Management: Later acquired by BCI Capital in 2017.
Sports & Media Ventures
2008
- Rajasthan Royals: Indian Premier League cricket franchise.
- Emerging Media: Rebranded to Emerging Media Ventures in 2021.
Transactions
2007
- Corporate Pay: Sold to WEX in 2012.
Public Sector, Media & Finance
2004
- Agilisys: Rebranded from Netdecisions.
- Rights: Sold to Warner Music in 2007.
- ClearStart: Sold to FairPoint in 2007.
- TDX Group: Sold to Equifax in 2014.
Digital Travel
2003
- Eviivo: Sold to Investcorp 2011.
New Software
2001
- Fluency: Sold to Syntellect in 2005.
Early Innovators
2000
- Steeltrace: Sold to Compuware in 2004.
- Produxion: Sold to EMAP in 2002.
Digital Pioneers
1999
- First-Resort: Sold to Tui in 2001.
- Madaboutwine: Sold to Fosters in 2001.
- Woowho: Sold to Match.com in 2001.
Foundation for Transformation
1998
- Netdecisions: Later rebranded into Agilisys in 2004, .