7 years ago

PopTopUK Secures £615K to Expand its Online Events Marketplace

  • PopTopUK, a Newcastle-based online events marketplace, has raised £615,000 in equity funding led by Dow Schofield Watts Angels and Northstar Ventures

  • The funding will be used to expand sales and marketing efforts for the launch of their real-time booking system

  • PopTopUK provides a platform connecting event planners with suppliers, focusing on weddings, celebrations, and corporate events

  • The company, founded in Kiev in 2014, has relocated to Newcastle and now employs nearly 20 staff in both cities

  • It has generated over £8 million in gross market value for its 8,000 suppliers.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Finding and booking suppliers for events, especially weddings, celebrations, and corporate events, can be time-consuming and difficult. Existing online marketplaces often lack real-time availability and transparency, making it hard for event planners to find the perfect match."

      Solution

      "PopTopUK provides a real-time transactional booking platform that connects event planners with suppliers like caterers, entertainers, and photographers. The platform offers a transparent and efficient way to find and book services, with real-time availability and pricing information."

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