The funding round was led by Gary Shuckford of NorthInvest and will support team expansion and new premises.
"Mina shows great potential, it has a strong team uniquely positioned to fill a real need in the market. I’m proud to back such an ambitious team which will support the seamless transition to electric vehicles and a more sustainable future."
The London based lift sharing start up secured funding from angel backers to drive expansion.
"The idea and our concept resonated so well we were fortunate to be oversubscribed at our last fundraise, which was completed prior to lockdown. We, along with our investors, truly believe that the opportunity and timing is right to really make a difference to mobility across the Globe"
The funding round includes backing from the UK Government and leAD Sports Accelerator.
"COVID is driving seismic shifts in the way people move around cities. As Londoners look forward to a new way of living and working, there’s an opportunity to change our daily lives to be healthier and more sustainable. This is where Buzzbike can help. For key workers in the city, cycling has proved a safe way of getting round, and we gave free bikes to NHS staff at the start of the crisis."
The company has raised £455k from existing backers and the UK Government Future Fund.
"We’re tremendously proud that our existing investors have stood by our vision to disrupt the mobility sector. We’re continuously moving our product forward and this fundraise will allow us to accelerate the development of our Demand Responsive Transit and smart mobility platform allowing transport operators to improve their profitability and increase their ridership"
Green Angel Syndicate led the first external funding round to support technology upgrades and depot expansion.
"Zedify is tackling a very serious problem, air pollution and carbon emissions in cities, in a huge, fast-growing market – local deliveries. The company has developed an efficient and differentiated solution, combining electric trikes and local depots. Zedify already shows serious traction and its franchise model will enable for rapid growth. I am really humbled and excited by this opportunity to support Rob, Sam and the team, who combine a great sense of purpose and a very successful track record in the market."