givestar is modernising charitable giving with a technology platform built for today’s donors. The team combines strong execution capability with deep sector insight, and early traction points to clear product-market fit. With innovative tap-to-pay functionality, social engagement features, and a growing base of partners, givestar is well positioned to disrupt a stagnant category and unlock new, scalable revenue streams in the giving economy.

Love Ventures provides hands-on support across product, go-to-market, and operational strategy as givestar scales. We offer guidance on team growth, legal structure, and Series A preparation, along with access to a strong VC network for future fundraising. With relevant sector experience and portfolio synergies, we take a patient capital approach, supporting the team throughout their growth journey.

Grubby is building the next generation of plant-based meal delivery - authentic, values-led, and designed for scale. Founder Martin Holden-White brings a rare combination of culinary expertise and commercial experience, backed by a strong track record of execution. With a loyal customer base, proprietary tech stack, and clear product roadmap, Grubby is well positioned to lead as plant-based eating moves from niche to mainstream.

Love Ventures supports Grubby with strategic capital and hands-on guidance across growth, operations, and product development. With experience in consumertech and foodtech, we help the team navigate the subscription landscape, optimise operations, and build out their brand. Our network also enables access to potential partners, integrations, and commercial opportunities, supporting Grubby’s journey from early traction to national scale.

HomeCooks is reimagining how food is made and shared, combining creator-led commerce with operational efficiency. The founding team brings deep experience across food delivery and platform scale, having built and exited successful businesses in the space. With strong early traction, capital-efficient execution, and a defensible network of food creators, HomeCooks is well positioned to lead a new category at the intersection of food, community, and technology.

Love Ventures brings relevant experience in foodtech and marketplace investing, aligned with HomeCooks’ vision of decentralisation and creator-led growth. We provide strategic guidance on platform scaling, network effects, and customer acquisition, drawing from our portfolio and investor base. With a long-term mindset, we support HomeCooks in building a sustainable, capital-efficient business - and help position the team for future funding with aligned, high-conviction investors.

Mojo is tackling one of the most overlooked yet fundamental aspects of wellbeing: male sexual health. With Xander’s lived experience and Angus’s counselling expertise, the founding team brings exceptional founder-market fit. Mojo has shown impressive traction, particularly in the US, with strong retention metrics and clear signals of product-market fit. We believe the company is well positioned to lead in an emerging category, addressing an acute human need with compassion, credibility, and commercial potential. As the conversation around men’s health evolves, Mojo is building the trusted platform for long-term sexual wellbeing.

We back Mojo with deep consumer expertise and a clear understanding of what it takes to build category-defining brands. Our experience supporting companies expanding into the US market informs strategic guidance on go-to-market, performance marketing, and operational scaling. We believe in long-term value creation and support founders with mission alignment - not just valuation. From Series A preparation to talent introductions and future funding, we offer hands-on support as Mojo grows its platform and community.

My Emissions combines technical excellence with commercial clarity. The founding team brings sharp academic rigour and a strong grasp of the sustainability space, having developed a smart integration-led model that fits seamlessly into existing consumer journeys. Their B2B2C approach enables carbon transparency at scale without forcing behaviour change. With early enterprise traction and a clear market tailwind driven by regulation and rising demand for climate accountability, My Emissions is well-positioned to become a key player in the carbon data infrastructure stack.

We’ve worked closely with My Emissions through a shifting market backdrop, helping the team navigate changing regulatory priorities and reposition the product around Company Carbon Footprints (CCFs). Our strategic guidance supported their pivot toward more resilient demand segments, while our network continues to assist with commercial introductions - particularly within food brands exploring carbon reduction strategies.

pirkx is tackling a clear and underserved market: accessible workplace benefits for self-employed and flexible workers. Stella Smith brings strong founder-market fit, having faced the problem firsthand while running a business employing 64 freelance therapists. The early traction was compelling - thousands of users, rapid growth, and strong unit economics - all achieved with minimal marketing spend. pirkx’s partnerships with major organisations like PwC and Hays further validated the market need, while its affordable, high-margin model made the opportunity especially scalable. We backed pirkx for its combination of mission-driven execution, solid financial foundations, and potential to serve millions of workers traditionally excluded from benefits infrastructure.

Love Ventures brings a combination of consumer and HR tech expertise to support pirkx as it scales its benefits platform. Our experience in B2B partnerships helps facilitate introductions to enterprise clients and distribution partners, expanding reach across both SME and gig economy segments. We provide strategic guidance on refining the go-to-market approach across both direct and channel-led sales. With a deep understanding of the workplace solutions landscape and the long cycles often required to build trust in benefits and healthcare, we offer patient capital and a commitment to supporting long-term growth.

POCKLA is led by a highly complementary founding team: Hugo with a product background from Opus and Rupert bringing operational expertise from Deloitte. They have demonstrated strong early traction and execution, signing notable enterprise clients with minimal marketing spend. The problem they solve is validated by industry operators and widely recognised across marketing teams. Their technical edge lies in a unique LLM chaining approach, combining proprietary training data with contextual audience, brand and moment logic. With a disciplined, feedback-driven approach and capital-efficient mindset, POCKLA is well positioned to build a differentiated AI business.

Love Ventures brings relevant sector expertise in consumer-facing technology and provide strategic guidance across product development, sales, marketing, and go-to-market planning, alongside access to a broader network of potential customers, partners, and future investors in the AI space. We’re committed to supporting POCKLA as they scale, offering patient capital and long-term backing through the iterative process of achieving product-market fit.

Solo combines a trusted at-home services marketplace with purpose-built SaaS for beauty and wellness professionals — delivering a seamless experience for both customers and providers. With a strong brand, growing product ecosystem, and clear vision for how technology can elevate everyday services, the company is positioned to shape the future of personal wellness.

Love Ventures has supported Solo with strategic capital and sector expertise, providing input on growth priorities and product focus across both the SaaS and marketplace sides of the business. The team has benefited from targeted introductions to brand partners and advisors, as well as support in refining their international expansion strategy. As Solo continues to evolve its platform and prepare for future funding, Love Ventures remains a close partner.

Unbox is led by an exceptional founder with firsthand experience across Google, Deliveroo, and TikTok Shop, bringing deep commercial and domain expertise. The team is addressing a validated pain point in the rapidly growing social commerce space, with early traction from global brands like Mars, L’Oréal, and Unilever. Its commission-based model is well aligned with customer outcomes and offers scalable growth potential. Backed by a strong investor group and with Love Ventures’ Dan Cobley serving as Chairman, Unbox has both the strategic vision and operational firepower to lead in this emerging category.

Love Ventures brings strategic value to Unbox through access to corporate partners and enterprise networks critical for scaling in the social commerce space. With domain expertise in the creator economy and content distribution, the team provides insight into platform dynamics and user behaviour. Support includes international expansion planning - particularly across global growth markets - and guidance on customer acquisition and go-to-market execution. Unbox also benefits from Love Ventures’ broader experience helping B2B SaaS businesses navigate operational scale and capital-efficient growth.