Sticky Connections secures seed investment from SFC Capital to scale its contactless sticker technology.
"We make branded stickers that make tasks like check in, ordering food/drink and safety inspections as quick and simple as a contactless payment. We give businesses everything they need to solve problems in physical spaces, take payments and build better relationships with their customers. Our goal is to redefine how people interact with the world around them without them having to download an app or create an account."
The funding round was led by 24Haymarket and will support product development and international growth.
"It has been an important year for myGwork. We’ve really had to prove to our members, funders and sponsors that we are a resource worth investing in, financially and professionally. The investment from 24Haymarket shows that workplace inclusion and equality for LGBT+ professionals is still very important to LGBT+ professionals and investors alike."
LocalGlobe has led a £3.7m seed round for quantum software developer Phasecraft, with participation from Episode1 and previous backers.
"Already in the past two years quantum hardware has surpassed expectations, achieving milestones that seemed decades away. By pioneering new advances in quantum software, Phasecraft can take quantum theory from research to reality, faster. With new funding and supporters, we can be part of building the foundations of the quantum computing industry, making useful applications available quicker than ever thought."
The Series B round was led by EQT Ventures with backing from several existing investors and angels.
"We’re building Cleo to become the financial advisor that a billion people need. One that talks to you like a real person, able to build trust and relationships like a bank never could,"