The Social Commerce Platform raises £2.1m from founders and corporate backers to expand its booking network.
Zip World contributed £250k to the round as the booking platform prepares for international expansion.
Lovetovisit.com is a digital booking platform for UK attractions and leisure activities designed to streamline discovery and reservations. The company provides small businesses with ticketing infrastructure while offering consumers access to thousands of events without membership fees.
The Social Commerce Platform has secured £2.1m in funding, comprising £600k from its founders and £1.5m from angel and corporate backers. The round includes £250k from adventure tourism operator Zip World. The capital will support the company as it prepares for international launches in the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Launched early last year, the company provides a digital marketplace connecting consumers with attractions, theatres and events. The platform aims to modernise booking infrastructure for smaller operators in the leisure sector while scaling its monthly user base.
From the founder
"It’s fantastic to have support from Zip World given their position and standing in tourism. Both our businesses are ambitious and forward thinking so it’s a great match. It also gives us an incredible wealth of experience and business acumen to tap into at Zip World."
Fed Pereira
CEO at The Social Commerce Platform
Investor perspective
"This a great example of two innovative Welsh companies working together and we’re really excited about its potential. We’ve been investing significantly in Zip World to cement our position as a world-class attraction group and now, through this partnership, we’re investing in the future of the domestic tourism industry."
Sean Taylor
Founder and President, Zip World
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
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About the company
The Social Commerce Platform
The company operates a digital booking platform for attractions and leisure activities across the UK.