The capital will fund the ongoing development of the startup, which combines artificial intelligence matching with immersive virtual viewings.
"The VenueVerse is addressing a clear gap in a large, established market with a product that combines AI, immersive technology and deep sector insight. Stacey and Mark bring the first-hand experience, commercial understanding and determination we look for in founders. As greater choice reshapes the wedding landscape, we believe there is a compelling opportunity to improve how couples discover venues and how venues connect with the right customers."
Winfred reads them overnight, pulls out the facts, checks them against Companies House and files them. It was built by C8VA, who do the same kind of work for other businesses: turning messy, unstructured material into something you can search, count and rely on.
The funding round was led by Artesian with participation from a family office and angel investors.
"Two years ago, we set out with one mission: to challenge the social networking industry and build something that gets people off their phones and back into real life."
Maven Capital Partners led the investment to help the digital ticketing platform scale its team and geographic reach.
"Digital ticket management is a growth market and Tixserve operates in a relatively underserved segment of the ticketing ecosystem already supporting a number of blue-chip customers with its platform."
Calculus Capital backed the £2.5m investment round to accelerate product development and team growth.
"Our growth in recent years has been really strong and the potential ahead is even greater. The investment from Calculus Capital marks a pivotal milestone in our journey, enabling us to accelerate growth across multiple dimensions – from product development to expanding our global footprint. Staying lean and capital efficient has always been core to our approach. Now, with the backing of the right partner, we’re positioned to fully capitalise on the opportunities ahead. We’re incredibly proud of what our team achieves every day – this milestone is a direct reflection of their dedication and talent. While we were fortunate to receive multiple offers, Calculus stood out as the right partner, with relevant experience and a shared vision for the future"
Harry Kane has acquired a stake in the premium ticketing platform to support its expansion in live events.
"Throughout my career and in my personal life, I’ve seen the power of live events to inspire, unite, and create lasting memories. As an athlete, I know how much it means to fans to have those incredible experiences. Seat Unique is changing how people access these moments by creating better access to premium experiences, and I’m excited to be a part of their team."
— Harry Kane, England men’s football captain and Bayern Munich striker
