About SETsquared
SETsquared, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2002, is based in Bath, United Kingdom. With a presence in 17 countries, it has supported around 444 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Nov 2026, SETsquared has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 44 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Crowdcube, Tekever and OnCorps. The program is backed by a team of 32 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in United Kingdom. Its latest investment was a $1.05M Seed round in Dyman on Jul 07, 2022, which also saw participation from NorthInvest and Innovation SuperNetwork.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2002
Location
Bath, United Kingdom
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money) & Seed
Locations of Investment
Unicorn in Portfolio
SETsquared's List of Top Investments
SETsquared has a portfolio of 444 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in DymanTheir portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, India and 14 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, HealthTech and 38 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by SETsquared:1. Crowdcube
Equity-based crowdfunding platform for businesses and startups. Users can invest in startups and growing businesses in exchange for shares of the company. Users can own fractions of a share using the platform. The platform focuses on investments across a variety of industries, including food and beverage, fintech, the internet, and consumer goods. Investors can also look at potential investment options and learn about tax benefits.
Key facts about Crowdcube
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Exeter (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $62.9M
- Employee Count: 121 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Draper Esprit, Molten Ventures and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 23, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Tekever
Manufacturer UAVs and software products for military and enterprise applications. Its drones include fixed-wing and one quadcopter models. These UAS are specifically designed for anti-terrorist surveillance, battleground ISTAR, and environmental surveillance. It also offers an AI-enabled aerial data analytic platform. It caters to military, marine, and GIS industries.
Key facts about Tekever

3. OnCorps
Developer of AI platform for fund operations and reporting reviews. The platform offers specialized agents focused on financial transactions, indexing data from various sources. It provides tools for accounting oversight and reporting review systems. The platform also tracks agent and algorithm performance, ensuring data integrity.
Key facts about OnCorps
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $60.8M
- Employee Count: 64 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 11, 2025, $*****

4. Wordpress
Provider of website hosting, domain name registration, and website building. It offers tools for creating websites, blogs, and online stores. Services include domain registration, website themes, and various plugins. The platform provides options for website design, email, and marketing.
Key facts about Wordpress
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: United States
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $28K
- Employee Count: 1 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Orange, 8200 EISP and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 14, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Moneyhub
Personal finance management tools for individuals and enterprises. It enables users to link bank accounts, investments, assets, and payment cards for receiving a real-time financial overview. It provides an app-based platform that is available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Moneyhub
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $83.6M
- Employee Count: 100 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Phoenix Group, Nationwide and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 19, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
SETsquared's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
SETsquared has invested in 444 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Dyman.SETsquared's Investments by Stage
SETsquared has made 2 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $142K and 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.05M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 2 |
Seed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SETsquared's Investments by Sector
SETsquared has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Chemicals and Materials Tech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 246 Tech companies, 232 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 157 Software companies and at least 68 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Chemicals and Materials Tech | 2 |
High Tech | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment Tech | 1 |
Sustainability Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SETsquared's Investments by Geography
SETsquared has made most investments in United Kingdom (3).SETsquared's recent investments
SETsquared has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by SETsquared:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 07, 2022 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2485 | [+1] | |
Oct 27, 2021 | United Kingdom | Grant (prize money) | 9784 | - | |
Feb 10, 2014 | United Kingdom | Grant (prize money) | 9529 | - |
Unicorns in SETsquared's Portfolio
SETsquared has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Tekever. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Tekever which became a unicorn in 2025, 1 years before SETsquared first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in SETsquared's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 | Manufacturer UAVs and software products for military and enterprise applications | 2001 | Lisbon | Series D | veliafg |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in SETsquared's Portfolio
4 of SETsquared's portfolio companies have become public. Ilika got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in May 2010 at marketcap of $27.1M and Wordpress got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).Here are SETsquared's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2010 | - | - | 5867 | |
Oct 09, 2009 | - | - | 4279 | |
Oct 26, 2004 | - | - | 3465 | |
Jul 22, 1994 | - | - | 6485 |
Acquired companies in SETsquared's Portfolio
40 companies from SETsquared's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Ultraleap in Nov 2025 by ROLI for $*****.Here are SETsquared's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 11, 2025 | - | - | 5097 | |
Mar 25, 2025 | - | - | 8641 | |
Aug 12, 2024 | - | - | 1960 | |
Apr 23, 2024 | - | - | 8557 | |
Dec 14, 2023 | - | - | 9720 |
Team profile of SETsquared
SETsquared has a team of 32 members including 8 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 7 Principals located in United Kingdom. SETsquared's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in SETsquared:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Exeter | - | - | |
Partner | Edinburgh | - | - | |
Partner | Bristol | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Bristol | - | - | |
Partner | Guildford | - | ||
Partner | Cardiff | - | - | |
Partner | Bath | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Bristol | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Bristol | - | ||
Principal | Bath | - |
Co-investors of SETsquared
Over the past 12 years, 14 investors have co-invested in SETsquared's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before SETsquared: e2e ventures and NorthInvest have invested in rounds before SETsquared. There is 1 company where e2e ventures has invested before SETsquared and 1 company where NorthInvest has invested before SETsquared.
- Top Co-investors of SETsquared: 2 investors entered a company along with SETsquared. These include investors like Bristol Private Equity Club (1 company).
- Invested after SETsquared: A total of 10 investors have invested in SETsquared's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Science Creates (1 company) and OnePlanetCapital (1 company).
Recent News related to SETsquared
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Deep Tech Start-ups to Pitch at SETsquared’s Investment FuturesBusiness News Wales•Oct 08, 2025•SETsquared
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Bristol Innovations recruits former SETsquared investment manager as new innovation leadBristol Business News•Oct 25, 2024•University of Bristol, SETsquared
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£300m investment vehicle to boost innovation in South WestBusinessCloud•Oct 14, 2024•QantX, SETsquared
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Uni Incubator And Regional Investor Unveil £300m Investment Boost For Tech SpinoutsBristol247•Oct 12, 2024•SETsquared, QantX, University of Surrey, University of Southampton and 4 others
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New £300m Spin-out Investment Vehicle Aims to Drive ‘Step Change’ in SupportBusiness News Wales•Oct 11, 2024•SETsquared, QantX
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SETsquared and QantX Launch £300 Million Investment Fund to Boost Science and Technology Spin-Outs in the South and South WestEuropaWire•Oct 11, 2024•SETsquared, QantX
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SETsquared’s ground-breaking scale-up programme on track to boost UK economy by £1.3bnBristol Business News•Sep 22, 2023•SETsquared
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Future Forward shone a spotlight on the incredible opportunities for investment in Health TechUKBAA•Jun 22, 2022•UKBAA, SETsquared
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SETsquared secures £2m funding to accelerate the growth of businesses in South WestBusiness Money•Nov 01, 2021•SETsquared, Gov
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Bath-based sustainable biotech Kelpi raises £320K to develop bioplastic packagingUKTN•Oct 27, 2021•Kelpi, Bristol Private Equity Club, SETsquared
