Sessions secures £7.4m Series A funding led by Guinness Asset Management
Guinness Asset Management led the Series A round to support team expansion and kitchen network growth.
Sessions is a UK startup that supports independent food talent by providing a cross-channel platform spanning virtual and physical retail spaces. The company operates Shelter Hall in Brighton and partners with various culinary brands across the country.
Sessions has raised £7.4m in a Series A financing round led by Guinness Asset Management, with additional participation from Jon Moulton's private investment vehicle via Perscitus LLP. The company will direct the capital towards expanding its team and scaling operations by partnering with additional chefs and opening more kitchens.
Founded in 2020, the platform helps culinary entrepreneurs grow their brands across physical and virtual spaces. The fresh capital supports plans to open two new food halls this year and launch Sessions Studio to provide culinary support to aspiring founders.
From the founder
"We are proud to take investment from such a forward-thinking, collaborative fund as Guinness. Our purpose is to be a voice for the independents, championing change and empowerment, and it’s great to see our new partners entirely bought into that mission."
Dan Warne
MD at Sessions
Investor perspective
"We are very excited by this investment and Session’s mission, which is made even more compelling by the quality of the team behind it. True disruptors in the hospitality sector, the hybrid physical and digital model of Sessions is of intense interest to us and we’re looking forward to watching the partnership between Sessions and Guinness grow."
Ashley Abrahams
Guinness Asset Management
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Scale operations