About Tech Nation
Tech Nation, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2011, is based in London, United Kingdom. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 150 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, Tech Nation has 7 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 25 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include RingCentral, Wise and Liberis. The program is backed by a team of 28 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United Kingdom. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in ICI CARE on Sep 29, 2021.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2011
Location
London, United Kingdom
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money) & Seed
Locations of Investment
Tech Nation's List of Top Investments
Tech Nation has a portfolio of 150 companies, including 7 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Kani Payments and Giki.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, India and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Environment Tech and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by Tech Nation:1. RingCentral
Cloud based platform offering unified communication solutions. It offers products with features including video and audio conferencing, team messaging, screen or file sharing, online meeting management, real-time analytics, and live reports. The company caters to industries such as health care, education, finance, retail, government, nonprofit organizations, etc. It enables user access on a subscription-based pricing model.
Key facts about RingCentral
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Belmont (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $44M
- Employee Count: 6,541 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Adams Street Partners, GIC and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 14, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Wise
Provider of international money transfer and multi-currency. It offers secure, transparent, and cost-efficient cross-border payment solutions. It provides personal accounts, business accounts, multi-currency cards, and platform APIs that enable individuals, companies, and financial institutions to send, receive, hold, and convert money globally.
Key facts about Wise
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Shoreditch (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £1B+ as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $397M
- Employee Count: 11,760 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Galtymore Partners and 107 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, May 19, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Liberis
Provider of embedded finance solutions for small businesses. It offers funding and financial products directly integrated into partner platforms, enabling seamless access for small business owners. The platform uses data-driven insights to provide tailored funding options. A single API integration allows for rapid deployment, and the process is designed for quick funding approvals. This facilitates growth for both the partner businesses and their clients.
Key facts about Liberis
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $135M
- Employee Count: 333 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: SVB, HSBC Innovation Banking and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 07, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

4. Huma
Developer of regulated software platforms for digital health care workflows. These systems unify clinical, operational, and research data to facilitate patient monitoring, triage, and clinical documentation. The technology provides tools for building applications that support remote patient management, emergency department assessments, and population health screening. By integrating disparate digital health systems, the infrastructure enables the automation of clinical tasks and the structured collection of medical information. The platform supports the deployment of tools for managing chronic conditions and conducting research studies through digital interfaces.
Key facts about Huma
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $355M
- Employee Count: 293 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Nomura, HV Capital and 100 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 25, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Moneybox
App based platform for users to save, invest, buy a home, and plan for retirement. It is designed to make financial planning accessible and straightforward, catering to both beginners and those looking to manage multiple aspects of their finances in one place. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about Moneybox
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on May 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $131M
- Employee Count: 524 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Amundi and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Tech Nation's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in ICI CARE.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Tech Nation's Investments by Stage
Tech Nation has made 10 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $5.28K and 10 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $433K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 10 |
Seed | 10 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Tech Nation's Investments by Sector
Tech Nation has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech, HealthTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 128 Tech companies, 94 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 70 Software companies and at least 53 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 11 |
FinTech | 6 |
High Tech | 6 |
HealthTech | 3 |
Retail | 3 |
Others | 21 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Tech Nation's Investments by Geography
Tech Nation has made most investments in United Kingdom (19), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 19 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Tech Nation's recent investments
Tech Nation has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Tech Nation:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 29, 2021 | United Kingdom | Seed | 1582 | - | |
Jul 07, 2021 | United Kingdom | Seed | 6258 | [+2] | |
Mar 31, 2021 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4626 | - | |
Sep 09, 2019 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2884 | - | |
Sep 05, 2019 | United Kingdom | Seed | 7215 | - |
Unicorns in Tech Nation's Portfolio
Tech Nation has 7 unicorns in its portfolio - Moneybox, Tide, Multiverse and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Moneybox. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Tech Nation's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 | Developer of mobile applications for automated personal savings and investments | 2015 | London | Series D | bancluh | ||
76 | Provider of digital financial management tools for small business owners | 2015 | London | Series C | clwmbrk | ||
71 | Provider of professional apprenticeship programs for data and technology skills | 2016 | London | Series D | etjzrfb | ||
74 | Provider of insurance products and financial services for personal vehicles | 2017 | London | Series C | ly{zvj{ | ||
51 | Provider of digital platforms for international money transfers and payments | 2010 | London | Series F | qlfexvb |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Tech Nation's Portfolio
1 of Tech Nation's portfolio company became public - Wise. It got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS), in Jul 2021 at marketcap of undefinedHere are Tech Nation's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2021 | - | - | 7775 |
Acquired companies in Tech Nation's Portfolio
24 companies from Tech Nation's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Liberis in Jun 2026 by Nordic Capital for $*****.Here are Tech Nation's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2026 | - | - | 7694 | |
Apr 28, 2026 | - | - | 6808 | |
Feb 12, 2026 | - | - | 3273 | |
Nov 27, 2025 | - | - | 4587 | |
Nov 19, 2025 | - | - | 5833 |
Team profile of Tech Nation
Tech Nation has a team of 28 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in United Kingdom. Tech Nation's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Tech Nation:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Principal | London | - |
Co-investors of Tech Nation
Over the past 8 years, 56 investors have co-invested in Tech Nation's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Tech Nation: Mark Adlestone, Nick Rendell and 16 others have invested in rounds before Tech Nation. There is 1 company where Mark Adlestone has invested before Tech Nation and 1 company where Nick Rendell has invested before Tech Nation.
- Top Co-investors of Tech Nation: 3 investors entered a company along with Tech Nation. These include investors like Techstart Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Tech Nation: A total of 35 investors have invested in Tech Nation's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Gov (2 companies) and Fuel Ventures (1 company).
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