The seed round was led by Ben Davey and will support the rollout of the company booking platform in the UK.
"Skye looks to guide users seamlessly through the discovery and booking process, narrowing options to those that are tailor made to their needs, and aiming to cut average search to booking times from 30 hours to just 10 minutes "
The company raised the capital to expand its technology, team, and commercial footprint.
"We are delighted to have this group of investors onboard for the next stage of our journey. The success we have achieved to date is a real testament to the incredible tenacity and resilience of the team and our customers. Even through the most difficult times, they have been an absolute force of optimism and willpower. 2020 was a difficult year, but seeing how everyone responded was truly inspiring, and I can’t say how grateful I am to be on this journey with them all. Now, we are looking forward to helping ever more experience businesses thrive and grow together with us."
The mobility app has raised £1.5m to support its roadmap and overseas expansion plans.
"What resonates with investors is not just the initial premise of the business and how it can appeal to all demographics, but also our ability to refocus during the pandemic. From the fact we are the first carbon-negative lift-sharing app to identifying the need for Errands to getting it up and running so quickly, is why we have been so successful in our funding."