Candid Hospitality has raised £800K in funding to expand its operations, backed by NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, Haatch, and an angel investor.

Jul 09, 2025•5 months ago

Amount Raised

£800,000

Round Type

seed

HullHospitalitySaas

Investors

An Angel InvestorHaatchNpif Ii – Mercia Equity Finance

Description

Candid Hospitality, a Hull, UK-based provider of a hiring platform for the hospitality industry, raised £800K in funding. Backers included NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, managed by Mercia Ventures, and Haatch. The company intends to use the funds to expand its operations and business reach. The platform has attracted over 3,000 candidates and 100 brands since its launch in February this year.

Company Information

Company

Candid Hospitality

Location

Hull, England, United Kingdom

About

Candid Hospitality is a Hull, UK-based provider of a hiring platform purpose-built for the hospitality industry. The platform helps operators attract, engage, and retain the right talent through various tools, including a Culture Snapshot tool and an AI-powered assistant. It offers hospitality-specific automation and insights to drive better hiring outcomes. The company aims to expand operations and its business reach.

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