The funding will support service enhancement and customer scaling for the gig economy platform.
"Too many freelance platforms are designed to keep people dependent, distracted, and paying fees just to stay visible. We built Shoutt to flip that dynamic. Our goal is to give freelancers back control over their time, their income, and the work they choose to take on. This funding, which we are delighted to have secured, lets us keep building the infrastructure freelancers actually need to run independent, sustainable businesses on their own terms."
The investment was facilitated by FundMyPitch to help fund product development and the shift to an open fitness ecosystem.
"Opening up Apex so it works with any Bluetooth-enabled bike is a pivotal step, it makes the experience far more accessible and unlocks a much bigger market. FundMyPitch were instrumental in closing this round, they made high-quality introductions quickly, kept momentum throughout, and helped us get the raise over the line."
The funding round was backed by angel investors from Lifted Ventures, Alma Angels, and the founders of World of Books.
"Our goal is to make it easy for everyone, regardless of age, ability or background, to enjoy the magic of books. Books have the power to change lives and with xigxag we are ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience that power in a way that is affordable, sustainable and truly transformative."
Peter Jones and four other panellists provided the backing in exchange for equity.
"When I received a clean sweep of all five Dragons, I was in shock. After eight years of hard work, it’s fair to say this was a very emotional moment for me."
The seed round was raised from angel investors including Timothy Hely Hutchinson CBE and Tom Weldon.
"The modern social media landscape often leaves people distracted, unfocused, and unmotivated. Closing our round in just three weeks and welcoming thousands of early users tells us there’s a real hunger for a more productive alternative to social media. With uRoutine, we want to give people a platform that genuinely helps them build productive routines and healthy habits, with support from friends, experts and the latest AI-powered tools. This funding gives us the opportunity to scale, innovate, and make a meaningful impact worldwide. We are thrilled to have the backing of investors who worked alongside us before and saw our last company through to a successful exit. This allows us to focus entirely on delivering value for our users from day one and turn the appetite we have experienced into lasting influence."
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