# Subly UK

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/subly-uk

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.getsubly.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 30, 2021)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Subly UK Limited is an innovative company specializing in AI-driven accessibility solutions for video and audio content, enhancing compliance with accessibility standards and improving media inclusivity.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, UK, Subly UK Limited develops an AI-powered platform that ensures accessibility for pre-recorded media. The company has completed 2 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round in March 2021, raising GBP 856 thousand from Loyal Venture Fund Group. The company was co-founded by Benjamin Perez, Holly Stephens, and Keyvan Kasaei, with Holly Stephens currently serving as CEO.Subly's primary offerings revolve around an AI-powered accessibility platform designed for pre-recorded video and audio content. The core functionalities include validating videos for accessibility, automatically identifying and rectifying accessibility issues, and providing essential features such as transcription, translation, and captioning available in up to 255 languages. This technology aims to improve compliance with accessibility standards, making media accessible to a diverse audience, including those with disabilities. Subly's solutions are utilized across various industries, serving clients that range from educational institutions like the London Film Academy to organizations such as FIDIC Academy and TBN UK. The platform is operational in multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and regions with robust media production activities, ensuring that content creators across these areas can enhance their media's accessibility and engagement.Subly generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models tailored to its suite of accessibility tools. Different pricing plans are established to accommodate various client needs, including options for individual users and enterprise-level solutions. Clients can engage with Subly's services on a recurring basis, with transactions typically structured around monthly or annual subscription fees for access to features such as AI-powered accessibility checks, captioning, transcription, and localization services. Additionally, there may be options for on-demand services, where clients can request expert assistance for specific projects, enhancing the overall offering. The transaction structure fosters a direct-to-consumer model as well as B2B relationships, allowing businesses to easily integrate Subly's tools into their existing workflows.In March 2021, Subly UK Limited raised GBP 856 thousand in Seed funding led by returning investor Loyal Venture Fund Group. The funding will be utilized to fuel the next stage of growth and expansion in users, the team, and technology. Subly aims to enhance its platform with upcoming new products focusing on further accessibility features and is exploring opportunities to expand its market presence into additional geographic regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 30, 2021, $1.2M — Loyal Venture Fund Group

## Investors

- Loyal Venture Fund Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/loyal-venture-fund-group) — Seed