The round was led by Venrex Partners and will support growth across the corporate wellbeing sector in the UK, US, and Canada.
"It’s really exciting to welcome investment from leading firms who have helped scale some remarkable businesses and build household brands. In recent years, we’ve demonstrated the huge value that a social product like ours can have on individuals and the companies they work for. This investment represents a huge opportunity for GoJoe and we’re delighted to have Redrice Ventures, Venrex Partners and Amrock Ventures join us on the next stage of the journey. Investment not only allows GoJoe to increase its resources to support its growth but also widen its reach in supporting businesses in the health and fitness challenges they face in the modern workplace."
The pre-seed round was supported by Ventures Together, Ada Ventures, Chasing Rainbows, and Little Green Bamboo Capital.
"Shame lives in silence and so does the lack of innovation. My mission is to empower people to have the sexual lives they want with the best long-term outcomes for their health. Because of stigma, anal health and pleasure have not benefited from the cutting-edge innovation available in the 21st century and there are still millions of people whose sexual experiences have been marginalised and who must use DIY solutions. Polari aims to change that."
The pre-seed round was backed by APEX and Sport Republic to support platform and infrastructure development.
"We are delighted to be collaborating with David and the entire Hexis team. In sports performance, proper nutrition plays a critical role, and Hexis stands out by making personalised nutritional guidance accessible to everyone. This kind of support will be crucial for athletes and sports organisations across the board. The Hexis team structure is impressive, with a CEO who has progressed from practitioner to PhD graduate to founder. The broader team of advisers, encompassing both academic and sports backgrounds, helps ensure that the team stays true to its mission of empowering athletes through nutrition. We can’t wait to embark on this journey and see the positive impact Hexis will have on the future of sports performance."
The pre-seed round was backed by AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, and Smart Partnership Capital as the first participant in the Pre-Seed to Succeed programme.
"There are a lot of startups that help businesses to enhance employee’ involvement and performance. The team that knows how to build a sustainable business, community around the product, and how face current challenges in the market will win the race. We think that Stayf has everything that they need to become the winner."
— Igor Ryabenkiy, Founder and Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital
TELUS Ventures backed the seed round to help the mental health platform expand its presence in North America.
"No one should struggle alone, and we believe that peer support has the power to break the stigma around mental health. Technology allows us to create safe spaces for people to connect and share whenever they need to and wherever they are. TalkLife is pioneering a new kind of mental health support that’s accessible, relevant, and has the research backing to prove that it really works. With the support of TELUS Ventures and TELUS Health, we will be able to power our growth and reach millions more people through both our free app and our specialized platforms for students and employees."
