Smedvig Capital led the Series B round with participation from Beringea and Revolt Ventures.
"We have been following Poq for a long time and have watched their blue-chip client list and top-quality team grow at a fantastic pace. We are very excited to join Oyvind, Michael and the rest of the Poq team as they continue building the clear category leader in the fast-growing app commerce space."
The funding round was led by Chairman Ashley Cooper and will support the company in scaling its innovation platforms.
"We are now in a world where it is crucial to have a creative and innovative mindset. Our technology is unlocking the entrepreneurial behaviours of individuals, organisations and communities by digitally bringing people together. This opens up access to previously untapped resources, ideas and solutions while seamlessly bridging the gap between industry and academia."
The funding round was led by the Development Bank of Wales with participation from Cardiff Council and Giles Phelps.
"Our system allows candidates to tailor applications simply and to modify their profile as they gain more and more experience. It also allows employers and training providers to target appropriate opportunities to a large number of potential candidates at a much more affordable cost and cuts down the amount of admin time needed to manage the process. We’ve already had a number of schools, local authorities and employers register on the platform."
The financing marks the single largest investment completed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund to date.
"Azzure IT’s success is due to its focus on service, quality and the ability to deliver real-world solutions to meet its clients’ challenges. Founded in the last economic downturn, the company itself used technology to take on emerging market challenges and to thrive and grow. Its goal is to support other growing businesses to achieve digital transformation. The funding will allow the business to scale up to meet growing demand and create 12 new jobs in Yorkshire."