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R&D tax credit software provider simplifying UK R&D tax credit claims for businesses and accounting firms with in-house tax specialists.
Claimer is a London-based financial technology company that provides software to simplify and automate the process of claiming UK research and development tax credits for businesses and advisors. The platform integrates directly with various corporate accounting software systems to process claims ranging from £1,000 to over £2 million, charging a capped fee of five percent or less per successful tax submission. Operating as a dedicated technology partner for top twenty UK accountancy firms and more than fifty specialized R&D tax consultancies, the company currently handles thirty percent of all advisor-submitted claims. The enterprise has raised $4.2 million in total funding through a recent seed funding round led by Project A Ventures, with additional participation from TrueSight Ventures and former Index Ventures partner Ben Holmes. Claimer was officially founded in 2018 by chief executive officer Adam McCann.
Claimer has raised $4.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Claimer has raised $4.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Claimer is a London-based technology company that provides an AI-driven software platform for streamlining R&D tax credit claims in the UK.[1][2][5] It serves accountancy firms, R&D tax credit consultancies, and innovative SMEs subject to Corporation Tax, solving the problem of slow, expensive, and complex manual claim processes by enabling compliant submissions 10x faster and up to 6x cheaper than traditional consultants.[1][2][4] The platform automates narrative building, risk analysis, and baseline technology validation, powering 30% of advisor-submitted R&D claims in the UK and partnering with top 20 accountancy firms and over 50 consultancies.[1] Claimer has demonstrated strong growth, achieving a 100% success rate on claims from £1,000 to over £2 million, with expert review ensuring no rejections or reductions.[2][4]
Claimer Tech Ltd was incorporated on January 15, 2018, as a private limited company focused on business and domestic software development (SIC 62012).[5] Founded by Adam McCann, the company launched its platform in April 2019 after identifying frustrations in the R&D tax credit process, where accountants often refer clients to costly specialists charging 20-30% fees and taking weeks per claim.[2] Early traction came quickly, with the revenue-generating startup raising £300,000 in seed funding in March 2020 from investors including Ben Holmes (ex-Index Ventures), DesignMyNight founders Nick Telson and Andrew Webster, Rupert Loman (Gamer Network founder), and TrueSight Ventures.[2] This capital supported engineering expansion and version two development, incorporating machine learning and open data for automated claims—ironically claiming R&D credits for its own platform build.[2]
Claimer rides the wave of AI-driven tax tech (taxtech) modernization, targeting the UK's R&D tax relief scheme—a key government incentive for innovation amid rising startup activity.[2][3] Timing aligns with post-2020 digital acceleration, where SMEs and advisors demand efficiency amid HMRC scrutiny increases and economic pressures on cash flow.[1][2] Market forces like consultant inefficiencies (high fees, delays) and growing R&D claim volumes favor Claimer's model, positioning it as the industry standard with 30% market penetration among advisors.[1] It influences the ecosystem by empowering non-specialists, reducing barriers for tech startups to access subsidies, and fostering faster innovation cycles through tools like API integrations.[1][2]
Claimer is poised for expansion with its active status, recent accounts to January 2024, and next filings due in 2025, likely leveraging AI advancements for fully automated claims.[1][5] Trends like enhanced machine learning, EU tax incentive harmonization, and advisor consolidation will shape its path, potentially driving international growth beyond UK SMEs.[2][3] Its influence may evolve from niche dominator to global taxtech leader, amplifying startup ecosystems by unlocking billions in R&D funding—cementing its role as the go-to for smarter, faster claims.[1][2]
Claimer has raised $4.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in September 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | $4M Seed | Project A Ventures | 7percent Ventures, 83North, Concept Ventures, Entrepreneur First, FasterCapital, Octopus Ventures, Outrun Ventures, Rokk3r Labs, TrueSight Ventures, Didier Valet, Jonathan Lenson, Omid Ashtari, TOM Blomfield, BEN Holmes, Errol Damelin, Harry Briggs, IAN Hogarth, Matt Clifford, Helloworld.vc, Moonfire Ventures | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2020 | $350K Seed | TrueSight Ventures | 83North, TOM Hulme, Outrun Ventures, Sweet Capital, Didier Valet, Andrew Webster, BEN Holmes, Nick Telson Sillett, Rupert Loman West | Announced |
Claimer has raised $4.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Claimer's investors include Project A Ventures, 7percent Ventures, 83North, Concept Ventures, Entrepreneur First, FasterCapital, Octopus Ventures, Outrun Ventures, Rokk3r Labs, TrueSight Ventures, Didier Valet, Jonathan Lenson.