Hero raises £1.3m to fund overseas expansion and product development
The digital wellbeing platform has secured backing to accelerate its international growth strategy.
Hero provides a software platform that connects in-store retail associates with online shoppers through chat and livestreaming. The company operates across numerous countries to help traditional brick-and-mortar stores drive digital sales.
Leeds-based digital wellbeing platform Hero has secured £1.3m in funding to support its overseas expansion and product development initiatives.
Founded in April 2018, the company has expanded its operations through recent acquisitions including Colour-Fit and UK Wellbeing Coach. The business currently works with more than 100 clients across the UK, including the NHS and HSBC.
The fresh capital will be directed towards international markets and growing the internal team to roll out further wellbeing services.
From the founder
"Innovation will always be central to hero so exceptional product development will continue at pace, our teams will expand to support our international roll out, which will drive our mission to deliver positive change in the world by creating healthier and happier communities, one unique human at a time."
Joe Gaunt
CEO and Founder at Hero
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
- 02Continue product development
- 03Grow the team