Connectr secures £5m from Puma Private Equity to expand its emerging talent and mentoring platform.
Puma Private Equity has backed the HR tech platform with a £5m follow-on investment.
Connectr operates an HR technology platform focused on mentoring, talent retention, and workplace diversity. The company partners with major employers to help candidates and staff develop professional skills.
HR technology provider Connectr has secured £5m in seed follow-on funding from Puma Private Equity. The latest investment brings Puma's total backing in the company to £8.7m.
Founded in 2011 as MyKindaFuture, the London-based company provides a proprietary mentoring platform designed to attract and retain emerging talent. The business currently partners with over 80 FTSE employers, alongside public sector initiatives such as the Department for Work and Pensions.
The new capital will be directed towards expanding the firm's work with under-represented talent and supporting career progression. Connectr intends to build upon its market position in the emerging talent sector while fostering workplace inclusivity.
From the founder
"Connectr was born from the belief that everyone should have equal power and opportunity to shape their own future. We enable companies to better support their employees in achieving their goals and realising their ambitions every day."
Will Akerman
Founder at Connectr
Investor perspective
"Connectr creates a positive social impact for businesses, employees and under-represented groups across the UK. Our latest investment allows Connectr to continue setting the standard for its sector, further develop its market leading mentoring platform and support customers to attract the best talent and create an environment that enables them to thrive."
Ben Leslie
Investment Director, Puma Private Equity
Use of funds
- 01Fund the next phase of growth
