5 years ago

Rest Less Secures £3 Million in Seed Funding to Empower Over 50s in the Workplace

  • Rest Less, a social enterprise start-up offering jobs, volunteering and guidance for the over 50s, has raised £3 million in seed funding

  • The investment round was led by QED Investors, a leading boutique venture capital firm based in the US, with participation from 1818 Venture Capital and a number of angel investors

  • Early investors in Rest Less include Octopus Ventures

  • The investment will be used to continue to build and enhance the Rest Less platform and expand quality services to its users.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Many people over 50 in the UK face difficulties finding fulfilling work, volunteering opportunities, or guidance for new career paths, leading to a sense of being undervalued and under-supported in the workforce."

      Solution

      "Rest Less provides an online platform specifically designed for the over 50s in the UK, offering access to job opportunities, volunteering roles, and career guidance, empowering them to find fulfilling work and navigate the changing employment landscape."

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