Acton Capital and MMC Ventures backed the latest funding round to accelerate technology developments in home care delivery.
"This is an exciting time for Elder customers and families everywhere who are looking for vital support and care. This new funding will be used to further improve our live-in care experience so even more people up and down the UK can make sure their loved ones get to remain happy, independent and supported in their own home rather than being forced out of it and into a care home."
The oversubscribed round was led by Guinness Asset Management and Maven Capital Partners to fund global expansion and product development.
"We are delighted to be partnering with Guinness and Maven. This investment will be used to transform the future of the offline retail industry, which has struggled over the years to counter competition from online players, by building on our success with our award-winning technology. We are already recognised as the market leader in the mall loyalty CRM sector and this investment will help extend our reach and meet the growing needs and expectations of shopping malls, outlets and brands seeking advanced customer loyalty capabilities."
YFM Equity Partners led the Series A round to support team growth and marketplace expansion.
"It’s fantastic to have the support of YFM as we look to grow the company and scale Unbiased’s technology. I could not be more excited about the opportunities ahead and to have found an investor that understands and shares this vision. This round of funding comes at a time of rapid growth, with the Unbiased service becoming increasingly popular as a way for professional advisers to grow their own businesses. We’re now able to capitalise on the huge opportunity that lies ahead and bring the expertise of those on our platform to more consumers The financial advice market is fragmented and needs to evolve, so we’re building Unbiased to be the brand of choice when looking for a financial adviser. With our unique matching technology, we’re putting trust, transparency, and convenience at the heart of the consumer experience."
Henley Business Angels led the seed round to support team expansion and UK regional growth.
"My team and I are very excited about the next stage for Placed and have big plans for 2020. We’re grateful for the support from our new investors and are pleased to welcome such experienced and influential shareholders to our extended Placed team."
Ingenious led the Series A investment round to support the growth of the digital construction platform.
"There has been solid growth in the use of BIM worldwide and especially in the UK following the government mandate for BIM Level 2 on all large-scale public sector construction and infrastructure projects since 2016. 3D Repo’s online platform has excellent collaborative tools that allow teams to achieve all the benefits promised by BIM, consistently helping projects meet cost and time targets. We are very happy to support 3D Repo and look forward to seeing the growth of the company which aligns strongly with our investment strategy and infrastructure sector focus."
