Five start-ups selected for Pi Labs 2023 growth programme
Venture capital firm Pi Labs has selected five tech start-ups for its 2023 growth programme, focussing on entrepreneurs it believes will have a positive impact on how businesses and society interacts with the built environment.
The pre-seed and seed stage start-ups have developed a range of tech solutions, including emissions monitoring from space; tracking viral risk in urban sewage water to avoid transmission; scanning for burnout risk among employees and alerting management when action needs to be taken; optimising the delivery of offsite, prefabricated construction; and connecting an organisation’s entire infrastructure to manage personal data and fully automate their privacy operations.
Each start-up will receive an initial cash injection, with Pi Labs acting as a long-term partner with the companies’ leadership teams (pictured).
Venture capital firm Pi Labs has selected five tech start-ups for its 2023 growth programme, focussing on entrepreneurs it believes will have a positive impact on how businesses and society interacts with the built environment.
The pre-seed and seed stage start-ups have developed a range of tech solutions, including emissions monitoring from space; tracking viral risk in urban sewage water to avoid transmission; scanning for burnout risk among employees and alerting management when action needs to be taken; optimising the delivery of offsite, prefabricated construction; and connecting an organisation’s entire infrastructure to manage personal data and fully automate their privacy operations.
Each start-up will receive an initial cash injection, with Pi Labs acting as a long-term partner with the companies’ leadership teams (pictured).
Now on its 11th cohort, the growth programme attracted more than 1,000 applications from 34 countries.
Between now and May, the five chosen start-ups will be introduced to prospective investors and clients and will be offered mentoring and training to help grow their business.
At the end of the programme, the companies are invited to pitch to an audience of venture capitalists, angel investors, and potential clients at the company’s annual demo day in London.
Pi Labs chief executive Faisal Butt said: “This is by far the broadest variety of entrepreneurs that we have brought together for our growth programme.
“This exceptional group of founders is tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the future of cities, communities and companies. By addressing how data is collected, analysed, deployed and managed, we believe these companies will play a role in shaping how we build more sustainable communities, thriving cities, and resilient businesses for years to come.”
Since launching its growth programme in 2015, Pi Labs has taken 51 pre-seed or seed stage start-ups through the programme.
Notable alumni include London-based LandTech, a data analytics platform helping real estate developers source development opportunities, alternative residential lender Generation Home and co-working software platform OfficeRnD.
This year’s cohort
Airmo Continuous, global and precise greenhouse gas emissions monitoring from space using satellite constellation and novel light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology.
Ambr Helping managers prevent stress and burnout in their teams, integrating with workplace tools, scanning for burnout risks and alerting management when action needs to be taken.
Kertos A no code software as a service (SaaS) solution connecting an organisation’s entire infrastructure to manage personal data and fully automate their privacy operations.
Trunk Tackling the collaboration and scheduling challenges in prefab construction, for teams to dynamically schedule, improve build quality and deliver projects 20% faster.
Untap Monitoring community health in real time to detect viruses before symptoms emerge and therefore preventing viral transmission, by wastewater surveilance.
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