myGwork secures £1.3m led by 24Haymarket to expand its e-learning platform.
The investment round was led by 24Haymarket with participation from angel investors and Innovate UK.
myGwork operates the world's largest talent platform and professional network dedicated to LGBTQ+ professionals and inclusive employers. The company provides recruitment solutions, e-learning, and hosts prominent industry events focused on workplace equality.
myGwork has secured £1.3m in fresh funding to accelerate its international expansion and develop its e-learning offerings. The investment round was led by 24Haymarket, alongside contributions from angel investors and grant support from Innovate UK. The capital will be directed towards enhancing the myGwork Academy and improving platform functionality.
The latest financing follows the appointment of Lori L. Harmon as the new Chair of the Board. Leadership intends to use the injection of capital to build out new educational courses, such as Spanish language options and training on intersectionality.
From the founder
"We’re delighted to announce Lori as the new Chair of our Board. The wealth of her strategic experience in the digital space coupled with her sales expertise and commitment to diversity and inclusion, will support myGwork’s ambitious international growth targets,"
Adrien Gaubert
Co-founder at myGwork
Investor perspective
"We are thrilled to continue to support the team at myGwork in expanding their reach amongst the LGBTQ+ community as well being part of the journey in upskilling workforces through the myGwork Academy. With the addition of this new round of funding, as well as the broadening of the board through the addition of a new chair, we look forward to myGwork growing and increasing impact from an already market leading position,"
James Campin
Board Observer and Investment Executive, 24Haymarket
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Expand into international markets
