The financing round was led by Next47 with participation from Partech, pushing the company valuation to $100m.
"This new investment fuels the scaling of Blink’s all-in-one employee retention platform in the midst of a global recruitment crisis. As labour shortages hit industries with historically high staff turnover, such as healthcare, it’s clear that wages aren’t the only factor driving employees away. Using Blink has become a competitive advantage in the battle for talent, with organizations using the app to attract and retain their frontline workforce."
La Famiglia led the seed investment, which featured backing from several prominent angel investors and venture firms.
"Unlock was just what we needed. From constantly trying to find ways to connect online, to a structured platform that has everything we looked for. The team loved the activities and the connections that were created and reinforced with their colleagues. Unlock is a no-brainer for any remote team and for managers looking for an easy plug n’ play solution to increase remote team satisfaction"
Puma Private Equity has backed the HR tech platform with a £5m follow-on investment.
"Connectr was born from the belief that everyone should have equal power and opportunity to shape their own future. We enable companies to better support their employees in achieving their goals and realising their ambitions every day."
The pre-seed round was led by Rising Stars and a syndicate of angel investors.
"You would never run a marathon without training, yet employees are consistently being put under pressure to perform their role without the relevant mental fitness skills or training. Our goal is to empower businesses to introduce a ‘day one duty of care’ towards mental fitness that reaches every employee. By bringing scalable performance psychology to entire businesses, our platform prevents the risk of psychological injury to human and financial capital and keeps employees safe and healthy."
