Welsh green technology startup Harvst doubles its fundraising target with backing from SFC Capital and angel investors.
"We’d like Harvst to be instrumental in helping everyone grow more of their own food. Reducing food miles, food waste, plastic packaging, and developing the essential skills for growing your own food is incredibly important, particularly as we all transition to a more sustainable way of living."
The London-based childcare service closed its pre-seed round to support expansion into Brighton and wider UK markets.
"At GrandNanny, we see the value that age diversity brings to children and their families. We are proud to be backed by leading investors who understand and support our vision. Their financial support and expert advice is already proving invaluable."
The pre-seed round was led by SFC Capital and included participation in the Techstars accelerator.
"We were delighted to have led Virtue’s latest funding round. With the rapid growth in socially-conscious consumers, it is imperative that retailers are able to continue to retain and attract these individuals by doing their bit to solve some of the biggest issues facing the planet and societies. Virtue’s easy-to-integrate technology allows them to do this in a simple and effective manner. The team behind the company is extremely passionate and we are excited to see what the future holds for the company"