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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
Portfolio Companies
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:
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
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

  • Founded Year: 2001
  • Location: Lisbon (Portugal)
  • Valuation: $*****
  • Stage: Series D
  • Total Funding till date: $677M
  • Employee Count: 976 as on Sep 30, 2026
  • Investors: Baillie Gifford, Lakestar and 9 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 23, 2026, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick
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

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
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

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.
Here are SETsquared's investments by stage:
Stage of entry
No. of Investments
Grant (prize money)
2
Seed
1
Breakdown of SETsquared's investments by stage of entryGrant (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.
Here are SETsquared's investments by sector:
Sector
No. of Investments
Chemicals and Materials Tech
2
High Tech
2
Enterprise Applications
1
Environment Tech
1
Sustainability Tech
1
Breakdown of SETsquared's investments by sectorsChemicals and Mat... (2)High Tech (2)
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
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
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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).

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