Scyron Ltd provides intelligent security and surveillance solutions for both overt and covert operations, including video analytics software, hardware and consultancy services.  Its market-leading product suite is based on a patented incident-recognition technology that automates large parts of the security and surveillance process in order to reduce the time and cost involved. Scyron systems manage the gathering, management, analysis and presentation of video evidence.

Kobus Services Limited has developed and patented a method of replacing underground water pipes without having to dig a trench.  The pipe is converted into a composite rope. After conversion, the composite rope is pulled out of the ground with a proprietary tool while a replacement pipe is pulled in place at the same time.  The system will save water and gas supply companies a great deal of time and money and avoid the need to dig up roads, drives and gardens.

Trust Health Ltd helps groups of surgeons to establish and manage their own independent businesses (LLP’s) through which to supply services to NHS Trusts and the independent sector. The Trust Health business model enables clinicians to manage the NHS drive to reduce patient waiting and increase choice. It involves a great deal of specialist knowledge. Once established, Trust Health can provide the LLP with business planning, practice and patient management, payroll and accounting including hospital billing using their unique NHS procedure coding software.

i-Clean Systems Limited provides a unique new Cleaning Management System that offers fully integrated modules of activity to support the cleaning function within any type of organisation to implement industry accepted best practice procedures, improve standards and reduce costs.  The system estimates the time and cost required to clean workplace areas, compares existing results against national standards, identifies staff and product requirements, calculates accurate budgets, highlights inefficient cleaning practices and manages site specific factors.

Metrasens Ltd was established to exploit technology licensed from QinetiQ to detect magnetic materials. This has several medical and security applications, principally to detect the presence of ferromagnetic materials in the vicinity of hospital MRI scanners. These machines use very powerful magnets that can accelerate steel items and draw them into the machine with great force potentially hitting the patient at very high speed. There have been several deaths and serious injuries as a result of lack of screening and the MRI scanner is put out of action for several days.  Metrasens technology also has applications in detecting concealed weapons and mobile phones in the form of a highly portable metal detector.

SciSite Ltd is a spin-out from Keele University. It has developed an innovative way to non-destructively test reinforced concrete for rust. The SciSite probe is capable of detecting corroded reinforcing bars or tendons in concrete; finding corroded steel under fireproof cladding; examining the inside of sealed storage tanks and examining embedded steel in bridge joints. The result is a faster, more accurate, and lower cost assessment of potential problems without any damage to the structure.

Handy Group Ltd designs, builds, supports and maintains applications for the mobile internet allowing access to a client’s main internet database from any mobile handset.  The ability to undertake the entire transaction including taking payment, makes the system attractive for booking hotels, hire cars and flights. 
 

Cellfacts instruments Ltd have a patented method of rapidly counting individual bacteria and yeasts present in samples of food, drink and a range of industrial processes.  Traditional culture methods take several days to produce results, by which time foodstuffs such as fruit juice will already be in the shops.  Rapid and accurate testing allows the use of bactericides to be kept to a minimum and problems to be spotted and dealt with before they get out of hand.  

Self Awareness Holdings Ltd has developed a unique online assessment which allows students and teachers to discover how they prefer to work and learn. The product goes right to the heart of the politically driven personalised learning agenda in 14-19 education. New initiatives require Schools and FE colleges to prove activity and obtain increased results whilst students must stay in some form of education until 18, placing more emphasis on retention. Self Awareness facilitates and informs these key areas under the government spotlight. The Self Awareness Technology has also been licensed to companies providing advice and support to job seekers as a way of highlighting a candidate's strengths and weaknesses and advising on interview techniques.  Because of it's low cost per candidate it is also in use by employers seeking to screen candidates at an early stage of the selection process. 

eNate Ltd produces the industry’s leading software solution for managing and improving business processes in Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”) and Shared Service operations.  Using eNate technology BPO and Shared Service suppliers are dramatically reduce service delivery costs and commercial risks. Service Buyers are achieving unprecedented levels of transparency and control of their outsourcing contracts. 

EveryClick.com is a fully featured internet search engine that raises funds for charities and has developed into a charity 'giving platform'.  Everyclick enables everyone  access to effective and engaging ways to give online to any UK charity. Individuals, businesses, schools and colleges can use Everyclick to fund raise for their favourite charity by searching, shopping, donation and sponsorship. For all 200,000 UK charities Everyclick represents an easy way to generate additional income, increase supporter engagement and access innovative online fundraising facilities without any upfront cost. 

Deregulation of the Forensic Science Service has provided an opportunity for this experienced team to set up a forensic science laboratory and provide an alternative service to law enforcement agencies and trial defendants. Key Forensic Services Ltd has achieved full accreditation for each of its areas of expertise and in a short time has become a leading player in this rapidly changing and growing market. 

Integrated Ordering Systems Ltd is a management-buy-out.  Their easyquote software includes a database of over 2 million parts and prices for use by independent kitchen and bathroom retailers to produce professional, accurate and rapid sales quotations for the supply of fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. A quotation can be built entirely within the easyquote software or from a drawing imported from any leading CAD application. After the design and quote is agreed the system manages ordering, accounting and other back-office activities to ensure the project is managed efficiently and to budget. Easyquote is already used by hundreds of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailers.

Microports.net Ltd trading as Folding Space has developed innovative software for the control and retrieval of data, documents and e-mails across multi server systems.  It is finding particular applications for government bodies seeking to meet their responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act, Health Trusts managing patient records and international accountants and solicitors needing to quickly find documents and emails on related subjects spread across multiple servers. 

Very high frequency Millimetre Wave Modules are integrated circuits that operate at extremely high frequencies (40-200GHz). They are used in security scanners that can see weapons and plastic explosives beneath clothes and have several other important applications. At high frequencies interference between the individual tracks on the chips stop them working. Until now the only solution was to place each chip in a separate metal box and pack it with absorbing material to ‘tune’ it.  MMIC Solutions Ltd has licensed a patented technology from QinetiQ which avoids the need for hand tuning and reduces unit size and costs by a factor of about 10. 

Radio Physics Solutions Ltd is developing advanced high frequency scanning systems for several applications, using innovative flat antenna technology developed in Ukraine and already used in satellite systems. RPS is now working on new scanners that will allow aircraft to fly safely in low visibility situations such as those caused by fog, snow, and sand storms - a big problem for both commercial and military aircraft.

Sans Peur Estates Ltd is a group of franchised estate agencies operating under the Halifax Brand but determined to be different from the traditional estate agency by providing a high quality service through staff training and development, a highly professional approach, attention to detail and innovation. 

Piezotag Ltd have developed and patented a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) unit that generates its own piezoelectricity as the tyre rotates and deforms. All existing systems use batteries which are difficult to dispose of and not capable of providing the level of power output that will be needed for the next generation of "intelligent tyres".  The initial target market is likely to be in truck tyres where operators are keenly aware of the savings to be made through efficient tyre monitoring and management but safety legislation already requires the fitting of TPMS systems to 25 million new cars a year in the USA. Through links made through AEGF other important applications of the technology have also been identified which further increases the potential of the business.

EPI International Ltd developed the PIPES consulting methodology that enables clients to improve their profitability. PIPES is provided through more than 50 licensed consultants and has been used with several hundred clients.  The PIPES system which is contained in a series of operating manuals has now being computerised into ‘ePIPES’ and a network of franchised consultants is delivering the service.

Reynolds Cycles have been famous for well over 100 years as the manufacturer of lightweight 'butted' steel tubing for bicycle frames. Since a management buy-out in 2000, Reynolds has pioneered the use of high performance materials for the top end of the cycle market, using steel, aluminium, titanium and magnesium. Since AEGF's investment the company has recently changed its name to Reynolds Technology Ltd, to highlight its diversification into non cycle markets including aircraft, sports equipment and the motor industry.

Synchro Ltd have developed a comprehensive ‘4D’ project management system which brings the benefits of spatial awareness, "just-in-time" material control and the real time collaboration of all suppliers and contractors to the management of large complex construction projects. Built to conform with the emerging ‘Building Information Model’ industry standard, Synchro is capable of importing 3D CAD designs and using these as a basis for time, cost and space planning and project management.

Malvern Translations Ltd t/a Translution provide a translation service for emails, websites and documents that allows emails and attachments to be automatically translated to and from several different languages. So you can write an email in English and send it to colleagues in France, Italy, Germany and Spain and they will each receive it in their chosen language. Innovative techniques allow the software to learn which of many different meanings you normally attach to words like 'chip' and identify corporate terms that are not to be translated.Recent developments now allow automated website translation.

Wapple.net Ltd has developed a technology solution making it simple to produce powerful internet sites designed to be viewed on a mobile phone or PDA. Their ‘USP’ is their ability to detect the type of mobile device the viewer is using and change the display to make the best use of the limited display capabilities available. Mobile internet access is a rapidly growing market sector with many applications that are well suited to the patented Wapple technology.

Neowave Distribution (UK) Ltd are distributors of innovative telecommunications solutions such as those which combine mobile phone and PABX technology to allow low cost calls to mobile phones for organisations of all sizes and a way of using your mobile phone as if it was an office switchboard extension - but from anywhere in the world.

Faveo Ltd are a lingerie research and development hub. Their first product, the Faveo Freedom Bra was launched in Summer 2007 and was the first ever backless bra in C-H cups. The newly named D+ Perk Ups are sold online and through boutiques across the UK. In 2009, Faveo aim to licence their second invention, Curvex, a support system to replace uncomfortable and difficult to fit underwires in bras whilst retaining all the support they provide.

IFI Media Ltd trading as Fullrange is a corporate video production company providing original, narrative films to support business communications in sales, marketing and training. Working with an impressive range of clients including Vodafone, Land Rover, Massey Ferguson, Unilever, and 3i as well as a number of smaller companies including members of the AEGF portfolio.

Modern oil well drilling techniques require a constant stream of data to be relayed back to the rig from the bottom of the hole during drilling to achieve maximum control and efficiency. PolyComm Ltd has been established to exploit patented technology to develop the next generation of ‘down hole’ power supplies and communication equipment allowing drilling over longer distances and at higher temperatures.

Based in Hereford Wye Valley Enterprises Limited package and distribute cheese (mainly cheddar) to wholesalers and a wide range of retailers but deliberately not the major supermarkets.