Yudu secures £400k in debt funding led by GC Business Finance to expand crisis management operations
The Lancashire software firm has raised a £400k debt package comprising Rosebud backing and CBILS support to accelerate the growth of its Sentinel platform.
Yudu is a software company that provides digital publishing tools and crisis communication platforms. Its flagship product, Sentinel, helps organisations manage operational resilience during critical events.
Yudu has secured £400k in debt funding to accelerate the expansion of its flagship crisis management platform, Sentinel. The capital package comprises a £300k loan from regional fund Rosebud and an additional £100k facility delivered via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme through GC Business Finance. The injection follows a period of disruption caused by the pandemic, allowing the firm to bolster its development team in Lancashire and deploy new features, including a track and trace tool designed for the hospitality sector.
The backing enables the business to maintain commercial momentum despite broader market uncertainty. Leadership noted that the regional partnership preserves local operational roots while providing the financial flexibility required to navigate changing economic conditions.
From the founder
"After launching Sentinel, we quickly recognised that we needed financial support to build on its early success. We sought a partner that recognised our position in the market, offered suitable rates and could support us through the coronavirus pandemic."
Richard Stephenson
CEO at Yudu
Investor perspective
"As a leading software company with a fast-growing product, Yudu was the perfect fit for a Rosebud loan. The fund was established to support growth, create jobs and enable Lancashire businesses to reach theirfull potential, so we are delighted to be supporting Yudu as they grow and develop theirSentinel product. The funds, together with the CBILS loan provided by GC Business Finance, have supported Yudu to maintain growth momentum, and will deliver a significant boost to Lancashire’s local economy at a time of market uncertainty due to COVID-19."
Matt Robinson
Fund Manager, Rosebud
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Continue product development
- 03Invest in sales and marketing