Creative UK is the national membership network and investment body for the creative industries across the UK, providing tailored resources and financial expertise.
Gab brings investment experience from roles at Intermediate Capital Group, TDR Capital, and Creative UK. He currently serves as Associate Director at LIQUiDITY Group and operates as a self-employed financial advisor.
Malcolm brings investment management and finance experience from roles at Creative UK and Finpoint Limited. He previously worked as a corporate engagement manager and project consultant.
The investment round was led by Northstar Ventures with participation from Creative UK and angel investors.
"We are very pleased to complete our investment in Moralbox, which is the third investment from our Venture Sunderland Fund. The Fund supports innovative and scalable businesses with ambitious teams in Sunderland at all stages of their development. Moralbox is developing impressive AI powered training management software and is already working with well-established customers in key industries. We look forward to working with Gordon, John, Steve and the entire Moralbox team to accelerate the company’s growth."
The investment comprises £935k from Northstar Ventures, £150k from Creative UK, and funding from angel investors.
"We are excited to provide further support for MySalesCoach which has grown significantly since our initial investment in 2022 and is now well placed to scale further. Utilising our investor network to introduce Creative UK and new angel investors has provided additional capital to further accelerate the next stage of the business’ growth. MySalesCoach’s use of AI shows how businesses in the North East are adopting the latest technologies to deliver inventive solutions that make a real difference to their customers. We look forward to working with MySalesCoach in the next stage of their development and to seeing the business continue to flourish."
The North East prop and costume maker received the loan from Creative UK's Culture and Creative Investment Programme.
"This funding allows us to bring even more innovative projects to life, expand our capabilities, and strengthen our position as a go-to props and costume design company for Film, TV, and live events."
The funding comprises equity from Creative UK and angel investors alongside a grant from Innovate UK.
"We’re excited to support BeamXR with their innovative solution to enable live streaming from a standalone XR headset. We are looking forward to working with the founders as they build and grow this dynamic business."
The Belfast-based software maker has raised £1.3m from backers including Creative UK and angel investors.
"Building on our reputation of working internationally on creative interventions with public bodies, Polyloop will be global from the outset, looking to transform the way governments tackle projects and manage outcomes."
