The Norfolk-based start-up raised the capital from Anglia Capital Group and New Anglia Capital to support its environmental monitoring technology.
"When WATR pitched to our members they were immediately impressed by the mission to improve water conditions around the world. Businesses with a focus on sustainability are increasingly seeing success in gaining early-stage funding as more of our members seek to invest in companies which are having a positive impact on the environment. We wish WATR every success for the future and look forward to seeing them go from strength to strength"
The Bristol-based start-up secured the backing from Builders Vision to advance its microplastic capture solutions.
"Builders Vision stands behind those on the frontlines working to build a more humane and healthy planet. Through their investments, they aim to drive positive change and show that the most successful businesses are purpose driven. This is intrinsically aligned to what we have set out to achieve with Matter. We are thrilled to welcome Peter and his team into the Matter family and the added value they have already brought was instrumental in our choice to bring them on to the cap table."
The seed round was backed by Lord Rothschild and Sir Simon Robey to support international expansion and product development.
"South Korea and China have witnessed a huge cultural, digital and economic transformation over the last decade, giving rise to the creation of disruptive businesses that the Western world needs to embrace now, or potentially miss out on."
The financing round was led by Cerebrum Tech with participation from OxBridge Angels and prominent industry figures.
"having managed over 10,000 hiring processes in previous roles, the efficiency that gigl brings is game changing. No more generic CV’s, no more backwards and forwards messages to organise interviews, and every candidate that applies is highly informed of the role and really wanting to work there."
— Dan Hudson, talent acquisition specialist and CEO
The record seed round was co-led by SpaceFund, Type One, and World Fund.
"Over the last three years we have taken our return technology from paper designs to real hardware. This support from our investors will supercharge our development plans to lead the way in making space work for humanity."
