The oversubscribed funding round was led by AV8 Ventures to support the company's market launch.
"The UK mortgage market is one of the very few sectors in which consumers are yet to seriously benefit from advances in technology. We have built a technology platform that will lead to better outcomes across the eco-system, in particular for borrowers and mortgage intermediaries. M:QUBE has the power to transform this largely un-innovated market for the benefit of all key stakeholders and improve returns for banks, building societies and institutional investors in the process."
The funding round was backed by a consortium of global financial heavyweights to expand the reach of its merchant services technology.
"Retail banks around the world are facing common issues, but they remain the only ones in the payment chain who can connect directly with both merchants and consumers. They are therefore best placed to help SME’s process transactions, support their balance sheets, and grow their businesses, creating a virtuous circle between the bank, merchants, and consumers. As we know consumers increasingly expect a more personalised service from the businesses they interact with, regardless of their size, so at its heart Pollinate is about relationships and growth through connection – our platform enables relationships to be strengthened through fantastic digital experiences, and real-time data processing analytics and integrations."
The funding round was led by Forward Partners with participation from Seedcamp and prominent angel investors.
"When I moved to the UK from the USA my credit history did not come with me. This made getting a credit card or loan difficult, if not impossible. I realised this is a problem that affected millions of people who are new to the country, but also people who have not built a credit history in the UK more generally. Koyo was built to give people who have historically been taken advantage of, an opportunity to access credit at a competitive rate and build credit history. The opportunity is further evidenced by a seasoned management team which includes Kevin Allen (former CRO of RateSetter) and Guy Evans (former CTO of LendInvest)."
The London-based trading platform secured £1.2m from a consortium of business angels to broaden access for novice investors.
"This latest investment marks the next step in our journey to make trading accessible to a younger generation and to dispel the myth that the stock markets are only for the privileged few. We’re incredibly excited to have achieved investment from such a hard-hitting roster of angels."
