Tom is a founding partner at SyndicateRoom and holds non executive director roles including at First Longevity. He previously co-founded Tea Storks and worked as a product manager at Thetrainline.com.
Florence previously served as commercial director and head of communications at SyndicateRoom, alongside founding Warblr and working as a writer and filmmaker.
The pre-seed round was led by SFC Capital with participation from SyndicateRoom and Innovate UK.
"Our goal is to create a solution that performs just as well for executives managing stress and recovery as it does for individuals rebuilding from chronic conditions. It reflects our commitment to making nervous system care accessible, especially for those who need it most"
Oxford Capital led the pre-seed round to help the startup launch its first product.
"As two women from the North East, we’ve had to overcome significant challenges to get to this stage. But as a result, we’re extremely intentional in our approach. And we’re unwavering in our commitment to do right by people"
The oversubscribed round was led by Growth Capital Ventures with participation from SyndicateRoom and existing backers.
"We are thrilled to continue receiving the backing of such seasoned investors. This marks a significant milestone for Finexos and is testament to the dedication of our entire team in propelling the company to this pivotal stage. We greatly look forward to strengthening existing partnerships and forging new connections as we work to empower financial institutions to make more informed credit decisions and drive improved outcomes for both lenders and borrowers."
The funding round was backed by angel networks, syndicate funds and high profile individual investors.
"At MyPocketSkill we are passionate about supporting young people to develop the skills to become employable and the financial habits to become financially capable, which often go hand-in-hand. Our goal is now to reach over a million young people in the next three years and this funding puts us well on target for that."