More than half of consumers say that loyalty programs are the key reason they choose specific retailers and brands. Brands love these programs because they help fuel customer retention and also provide valuable data. Yet, consumers have very little power over how these programs work and how to best utilize their loyalty accruals. For example, you may have significant points on one airline but another airline is offering the same route for significantly cheaper, leaving you in a dilemma to go for the points or save the cash. Swapi is a mobile wallet and loyalty points management platform that allows users to seamlessly swap between loyalty points between different brand’s loyalty programs and spend these points through the app’s marketplace that’s integrated directly with the brands. As there’s been a growing movement toward decentralisation, Swapi empowers consumers to take charge of their consumer spend and loyalty earnings by providing unparalleled flexibility. Making that decision between loyalty and savings just got easier. London TechWatch caught up with Founder and CEO Pete Howroyd to learn more about the experience of launching the business during the pandemic, the upcoming formal launch of the app, the company’s recent funding round, and much, much more…
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The 15 Largest London Startup Funding Rounds of Q1 2021
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#Londontech Week in Review: 4/4/21-10/4/21
London Tech News for the week ending 10/4 featuring news for Eola, Zedsen, and much, much more…
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report 12/4/21
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes on a trip across various ecosystems in Europe, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track. The notable European Tech startup fundings for the week ending 10/4/21 featuring funding details for SwipeGuide, Tines, and fifteen other European fundings that you absolutely need to know about.
Bea Fertility Raises $1M for its At-Home Subscription Fertility Treatment Service
The global fertility market is estimated to grow to ~$50B by 2030 with nearly 1/8 couples having trouble conceiving. Advances in technology are making reproductive health options more accessible from both a convenience and affordability standpoint. Bea Fertility is a healthcare startup offering at-home fertility treatments via a kit offered through subscription. Traditional fertility options like IVF need to be done at a fertility center and come at exorbitant cost. Bea uses ICI, a technique that’s similarly effective to other treatment options, but only costs £300/month. The company is focused on supporting the entire conception journey and offers ovulation tracking, guidance, and an expert network. Presently pre-launch, Bea is in the process of gaining regulatory approval and expects to launch by the end of the year. London TechWatch caught up with CEO and Cofounder Tess Cosad to learn more about the importance of making fertility treatments accessible, the company’s upcoming launch, strategic plans, and recent round of funding from Calm/Storm VC and QVentures.
The March 2021 London Venture Capital Funding Report
The best single month total in London history with $2.2B+ in funding raised, fueled by strong late-stage activity with 5 mega ($100M) rounds.
#Londontech Week in Review: 28/2/21-3/4/21
London Tech News for the week ending 3/4 including the London startup fundings, exits, and events featuring news for Wi5, Manual, and much, much more.
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report 5/4/21
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes on a trip across various ecosystems in Europe, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track. The notable European Tech startup fundings for the week ending 3/4/21 featuring funding details for Everli, Leeway, and nine other European fundings that you absolutely need to know about.
Osu Raises £2.25M for its Payment Management App for Self Employed Individuals and Freelancers
Self-employed workers tend to sporadic income streams and managing cash flow is critical. With the advent of Open Banking, there are new opportunities to help these individuals optimize their balance sheets. Osu is a payment app built for the needs of the self-employed. The app lets businesses collect instant payments, invoice, and generate payment reminders all without any transaction fees. The company only charges a simple, flat monthly fee without the need for any hardware; Osu’s platform is able to collect payments via SMS. London TechWatch caught up with CEO and Cofounder Noam Nevo to learn more about the opportunity to support self-employed individuals with automation and smart solutions, the company’s future plans, and recent round of funding from investors that include Creandum, Ada Ventures, Charles Delingpole, Will Neale, and Michael Pennington.
These 7 London Startups Raised the Most Capital in March 2021
Everything you need to need to know about the largest London startup funding rounds of March 2021; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and more…