TaskHer

Investor: Trust for London, Resolution Ventures, Ufi Ventures, Second Century Ventures

TaskHer, a company focused on connecting homeowners with verified tradeswomen, has successfully closed a seed funding round, securing £650,000 to significantly expand its platform and operations.Summary of transaction details:Value: £650,000Sector: Business ServicesAdvisor: Not mentionedKey Entities: TaskHer (Target), Trust for London, Resolution Ventures, Ufi Ventures, Second Century Ventures (Lead Investors)Location: London (Implied operational base)Note: This investment aims to support TaskHer's growth into B2B partnerships, further platform development, and initiatives to bring more women into skilled trades, addressing the wider skills shortage and promoting gender balance in the UK trades industry.

Investor: Trust for London, Resolution Ventures, Ufi Ventures, Second Century Ventures

TaskHer, a platform dedicated to connecting homeowners with verified skilled tradeswomen, has successfully raised £650,000 in a seed funding round. This investment aims to accelerate the company's growth, including its expansion into B2B partnerships with housing associations, women's refuges, and lettings agencies, alongside continued platform and network development.Summary of transaction details:Value: £650,000 (Seed Round)Sector: Business ServicesAdvisor: Not disclosedKey Entities: Target: TaskHer; Lead Investors: Trust for London, Resolution Ventures, Ufi Ventures, Second Century Ventures; Additional Investor: Daring Capital (angel investors)Location: UK (implied by UK skills shortage, REACH UK programme)Note: This funding round is crucial for TaskHer's mission to address the significant gender imbalance in the UK's skilled trades industry, where women currently constitute less than 3% of the workforce. By empowering tradeswomen and expanding its reach, TaskHer aims to tackle the national skills shortage and foster a more inclusive experience for home services.

Investor: Resolution Foundation, Bethnal Green Ventures, UFI Ventures