The investment from Maven Capital Partners includes backing from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
"Podfather is a leading operator within its field, and we are delighted to have provided our clients with the opportunity to invest in this well established and profitable business. With our backing, and the clear ambition of Colin and his team, we are confident Podfather’s growth strategy can be realised and we look forward to helping the business capitalise on the growing market opportunity."
The funding round was led by Mercia Ventures and will support team expansion and platform development.
"Our mission is to simplify the complex world of energy and building management systems, empowering building operators to reduce carbon emissions and save money. Our focus on tangible results has led to a huge increase in demand from businesses to join the Grid Edge community. This funding will enable us to welcome more businesses on board, accelerating our growth and extending our reach and impact."
Finance Yorkshire backed the Product Lifecycle Management software provider with growth fund capital.
"Our solution takes brands and SMEs from concept and product development through to production and beyond. It groups everything in one place and creates a single source of truth for the users’ product workflows and data, demonstrating transparency and sustainability. We’ve added to our team in Yorkshire – we like to hire from within the region where there is so much talent. We were ready to grow when we approached Finance Yorkshire – the investment will help us capture more customers and strengthen our marketing campaign."
The Series A round was led by Nauta Capital with backing from several notable investors.
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