Current investors including GV, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and 20VC backed the round.
"We have been growing extremely quickly over the past year as thousands of people and businesses each day jump into electric vehicles desperate for an easy, simple way to charge up."
The Didsbury startup secured its third fundraise from a mix of new and existing angels.
"It’s a really important fundraise for My First Five Years. We’re two years old as a business and 2023 is a critical year for us as we demonstrate market traction and proof that parents are willing to pay for the app."
The financing round was led by Kobalt Music founder Willard Ahdritz with participation from Best Nights VC and other investors.
"Great tools that make an artist's life easier is exactly what's needed and I believe un:hurd will become an essential partner to independent artists around the world. Having worked with Alex for the past 3 months, I'm impressed by un:hurd's approach to using artists' data to guide decision making and execute powerful marketing and promo campaigns."
The pre-seed round was led by Jenson Funding Partners to support team expansion and product growth.
"As someone who’s had to deal with acne and scarring throughout my life, I have a deep understanding of the skin issues so many people go through. It can be intimidating to find the right treatment, as well as being slightly embarrassing to ask others for advice on where to go. One of the major reasons Sieuming and I started the business was to challenge the stigma surrounding aesthetics and show that it’s really an amalgamation of both beauty and healthcare. SafeAP provides access to qualified practitioners and gives patients the tools and a safe place to find treatments, empowering them to get the skin care they need."
The funding will support team expansion, technology optimisation, and marketing campaigns.
"I’m delighted with the success that we have enjoyed during the first year of Playdate and can not wait to build on this, expand the app, and help many more single parents find love."