The storage company secured backing from venture capital firm DN Capital alongside retail investors to fund expansion.
"It shows that VCs as well as other institutional investors can invest alongside the crowd and reinforces the fact that crowdfunding is now a seriously credible and viable funding platform."
The funding round was cornerstoned by a syndicate of investors from London Business Angels.
"Night Zookeeper is a business with huge potential. We have demonstrated our brands appeal and built award winning products. A large number of our investors are parents who recognise the problem that our platform solves and are passionate to see us succeed. As CEO, that is a fantastic position to be in."
The funding round was led by Pentland Group to support the company's rapid growth.
"The home cleaning industry is very antiquated, with no provider offering both strong customer service and top quality cleaning. We took time to understand exactly what customers want and, to be totally sure, I've cleaned nearly 100 homes myself in the 'housekeeper' role! That experience was incredibly valuable and has guided how we recruit, train and supervise our housekeepers. We have had fantastic customer feedback so far, but know that scaling this high quality will be the key to building a great business. We are delighted to have such a strong investor group involved and they know we will be drawing on their expertise to help us grow the business rapidly."
Angel Academe backs What's in My Handbag in its latest funding round alongside existing investors.
"everything I need to run a business. It’s not just about the money with women. Men are more numbers focused while women want to add value, to be supportive to make more of success."
The pro-women angel network makes its first-ever investment, led by Hannah O'Shaunessy.
"the rise of social media has allowed fans to get closer to artists in a way that never existed before. When artists start having fans across various social media platforms, managing their relationship with them becomes tricky. We are here to help to provide them with a solution."