The grant from WRAP will be used to introduce new features to the Kitche app and platform.
"We’re pleased that the UK government is taking home food waste seriously and proud to be selected among only a handful of companies to work with DEFRA and WRAP. Using a data-driven approach and a host of unique app functionality, we aim to help citizens Eat What They Buy and Buy What They Eat."
The pre-seed funding will support the development of the company's emotional matching algorithm and technical team.
"That got me thinking music clearly plays a deeper role in who we are than most think. It’s a voice for emotion, and using music as a vehicle to understand emotion allows for a greater understanding of other people, and of course, potential partners."
LocalGlobe and MMC Ventures backed the seed round to support the launch of its personalised menopause care application.
"At Vira, our vision is to fundamentally transform long term health and wellbeing for women. We believe better menopause care is the first step. Female health issues have historically been under-researched and under-invested, and this remains the case today. There is an opportunity to use technology to redress this balance by improving the collection and use of female data in healthcare. This first round of seed funding is a step towards realising our vision."
— Andrea Berchowitz, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Protocol Labs and Metaplanet led the Series B round to accelerate product development for mainstream users and enterprises.
"We’re delighted to have been in a position to choose two more mission-driven investors who back companies that will improve the internet to benefit humankind,"