The fitness tech start-up raised the capital to support the hybrid sport boom.
"Hybrid fitness is the fastest-growing participation sport globally, yet the digital infrastructure supporting athletes has lagged behind. Our ambition is to build the technology layer that helps athletes train with greater precision, understand their performance and prepare effectively for competition."
Ingenii Capital led the seed round with backing from Haatch, British Business Bank, and Velocity Capital.
"The rent payment experience has long been outdated and inflexible. Payr has identified a clear market inefficiency and developed a solution that meets the evolving financial habits of modern renters. Their early traction and approach to distribution made this an easy decision for us to support."
Guest Dragon Susie Ma backed the parent discount platform for a 10% stake following a televised pitch.
"Securing investment from Susie is a huge moment for us and for Cubbi. We built this platform because we lived the reality of trying to make maternity pay stretch while still wanting to give our children the best start in life. This backing means we can reach more parents, bring more meaningful savings onto the platform and continue building something that genuinely supports families at a time when they’re under so much financial pressure. Standing in the Den and pitching Cubbi while pregnant was incredibly personal for me. Parenthood is one of the most joyful but financially vulnerable stages of life, and having that recognised and backed on such a big platform meant so much. This investment allows us to turn that recognition into real, practical support for thousands more families."
The pre-seed round backs the social platform as it opens an institutional seed round.
"The fact that angels, friends and family invested in Luupli before we had traction speaks volumes about the belief in our mission. “We’re building a platform where collaboration—not competition—drives discovery and income. We invite investors to help us democratize the creator economy for the $480‑billion market ahead."
The seed round was facilitated by Angel Investment Network to help accelerate international growth and sector diversification.
"At Vape Guardian, we’re dedicated to creating safer, healthier environments through advanced vape detection technology. Our mission is simple: to help schools, businesses, and public spaces maintain clean air and protect individuals from the risks associated with vaping. This funding from Angel Investment Network is a pivotal step in our 2026 strategy. It supports us to scale our presence in education and also bring our proven technology to the aerospace and workplace markets, where vape-induced fire alarms and health risks are becoming major operational headaches."