Investment Highlights: Lovetovisit Secures £3.2M, FuturePlus Partners With Virgin StartUp

This week’s investment roundup from Maddyness highlights significant developments in the UK startup ecosystem, with notable funding secured by Lovetovisit and FuturePlus.Lovetovisit, a Cardiff-based travel platform specializing in local attractions, experiences, and events, has successfully raised £3.2 million in venture capital funding. The funding round was spearheaded by Venrex and Redrice Ventures, with additional contributions from Active Partners, Velocity Partners, and several angel investors.

Founded in 2021 by twin sisters Georgia and Alice Aubrey, along with tourism and culture expert Fed Pereira, Lovetovisit aims to simplify the process for the 19.4 million families in the UK to discover and book local activities. The platform offers a range of options, from theatre outings and city attractions to unique family experiences, events, and festivals. Since its inception, Lovetovisit has generated £7.4 million in revenue and facilitated hundreds of thousands of experiences.

The Sustainability Group, the company behind the FuturePlus platform, has completed a successful seven-figure funding round, surpassing its initial target. This funding includes follow-on investments from Two Magnolias, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

FuturePlus provides a comprehensive sustainability management and ESG reporting solution, designed to make these processes accessible and affordable for all businesses and investors. The platform’s new partnership with Virgin StartUp aligns with its mission to support UK businesses in adopting sustainable and equitable practices across its five core themes.

In addition to its work with other businesses, FuturePlus applies its own platform to measure and improve its sustainability efforts. The company reports a positive impact on 16 of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has achieved a 36% reduction in its scope 1 and 2 emissions.