Embargo raises £2.6m from backers including Paul Statham to scale international operations.
The funding will support further product development and sales growth following rapid adoption across the hospitality sector.
Embargo provides a digital loyalty, CRM and ordering platform tailored for hospitality venues. The company helps independent operators and smaller chains manage customer retention and digital sales across multiple channels.
UK hospitality technology platform Embargo has raised £2.6m to accelerate its international expansion. The investment round drew participation from a range of high-profile backers including Paul Statham, Christo Georgiev, Hampton Finance, Stephen Zinser, Carl Christian Reiner, and Oh Polly alongside its founder Mike Branney.
The funds will be directed towards enhancing the company proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning engine, alongside scaling sales and marketing operations. Embargo currently serves nearly 3,000 venues primarily across the UK, Poland, and Western Europe, having processed upwards of 13 million transactions to date.
From the founder
"Our mission is to level the playing field for hospitality SMEs keen to grow their revenues and scale we do that by giving them access to the kind of tools typically reserved for global enterprises. This investment is not just a vote of confidence in our product and growth to date, but also in the scale of the opportunity ahead. With strong foundations, a growing international footprint, and a clear product roadmap, we’re perfectly positioned to become the go-to platform for hospitality businesses worldwide."
Frederick Szydlowski
Co-founder at Embargo
Investor perspective
"We know how hard it is for SMEs to capture and analyse customer data effectively. Embargo’s plug‑and‑play CRM platform gives SMEs sophisticated but easy to use tools, which have proven to drive repeat revenue for thousands of merchants. Embargo is closing a critical information gap in the food‑and‑hospitality sector, and we are excited to be part of its journey."
Oliver Chantler
Director, Hampton Finance
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Invest in sales and marketing
- 03Expand into international markets
Investors
Paul Statham
Paul Statham
Christo Georgiev
Oliver Chantler
Hampton Finance
Stephen Zinser
Carl Christian Reiner
Oh Polly