The late seed round was led by Blackfinch Ventures with participation from Haatch to support technology scaling and team expansion.
"Our mission is to make fulfilment work better for everyone, brands and 3PL’s alike. We’re grateful to Blackfinch for leading this round, and to Haatch for backing our ambition to create a more transparent, fair and effective industry for all involved."
The London-based AI start-up exceeded its target in an oversubscribed round backed by angel syndicates and customer-investors.
"Community has always been at the heart of LaunchLemonade. During this pre-seed cycle, that community compounded trust and carried our story and helped us show what LaunchLemonade can offer in the AI space."
Beringea backs premium bike resale platform Cycle Exchange with a £2.4m injection.
"Cycle Exchange has quickly risen to be the UK’s leading resale platform for high-end bikes, driven by an uncompromising approach to ensuring bikes are refurbished to like new condition. This is reflected in their exceptional customer reviews and their partnerships with iconic brands such as Pinarello, Brompton, and British Cycling."
Cecil Hetherington deepens his backing in Pitchbooking to support the platform's global growth strategy.
"Cecil understands two-sided marketplaces better than anyone in the UK and Ireland. His success with Used Cars NI and PropertyPal shows a rare instinct for building and scaling high-performing platforms that connect supply and demand at scale. He’s built category leaders before, and we’re proud to have him deepen his involvement in Pitchbooking. His backing is a strong signal of confidence in our long-term vision to make Pitchbooking the go-to platform for sports facilities."
The pre-seed round was supported by a crowdfunding campaign and angel investors.
"My lived experience showed me that mental-health care often lacks cultural context. At Tala Thrive, we’re building a space where people can be truly seen – not just heard. This funding isn’t just investment in a business; it’s a belief in change."