The drone logistics operator received backing from Minerva Business Angels to fund medical delivery trials in the West Midlands.
"Minerva is helping democratise the angel investing landscape with lots of innovative approaches to investing and has built a network of investors which is more typical of the community it serves."
— Paula Whitehouse, Associate Dean for Enterprise at Aston University, and Director of the Aston Centre for Growth
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 adtech startup has raised over £1m from private investors including Dominic Shorthouse and Clive Hollick.
"What persuaded me to initially invest was the sheer size of the market opportunity, patentable tech and the absolute belief and commitment of Glen and Richard."
The pre-seed round was led by LocalGlobe to scale the carbon removal platform ahead of COP26.
"Most businesses understand that the only way to prevent a climate emergency involves meaningful action from the private sector. The problem today is not a lack of commitment, but a lack of trusted resources in an industry full of complexity, jargon and greenwashing."