The funding round marks the debut investment for the Women Angels of the North syndicate.
"Safer Date is something that I am so passionate about. My own personal experience opened my eyes to just how unsafe dating apps really are. Previously, I naively thought that they had to vet their users – I was wrong. Most dating apps are full of fake profiles and criminals, including sex offenders."
The revolving lending facility from Silicon Valley Bank and NPIF Maven Equity Finance will fund international expansion and job creation.
"Silicon Valley Bank and NPIF -Maven’s support comes at a pivotal time for our business. The strides we have made in the digital adoption market over the last three years has placed AppLearn on the cusp of transformative growth. This funding now enables us to put in place the foundations to fuel our ambitious international strategy and growth plans."
The seed round will support team expansion and the go_to_market strategy for Agent Veya.
"Veya is the must-have tool for any estate agent looking to win more instructions, sell properties faster and be more compliant. With this additional investment, we are well-placed to develop a number of exciting offerings built around the Veya platform, to ensure a smoother transaction process for all those involved in residential property purchases."
The North East Venture Fund backed the Gateshead-based employee wellbeing platform to fund product development and hiring.
"We’re delighted to have raised this capital injection which will act as a catalyst to scaling our business. Our scientific approach to workplace wellbeing, combined with pioneering AI technology, ensures our clients receive evidence-based feedback and insight that really drives efficiencies and optimises employee health. We’re looking forward to reaching more clients across the globe as we develop our proposition and are excited to have the support of Mercia on our journey!"