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Gifting Platform Zest Secures $4.2M In Funding Led By Gv To Modernize E-Commerce For Growing Brands

PRIVATENov 15, 2022

Amount Raised

$4.2 Million

Round Type

Seed

United KingdomFinancial ServicesSoftwareTransportation

Investors

Company VenturesBungalow CapitalCharacter, Operator Partners

Description

Zest, the gifting app that is revolutionizing the gift-giving experience for customers, recipients, and e-commerce companies, announced today that it has closed a seed round with more than $4 million in funding. The round was led by GV with additional participation from BoxGroup, Character, Operator Partners, Bungalow Capital, and Company Ventures.

Quick answer

Zest raised $4.2 Million in a Seed round, dated November 15, 2022. Investors: Company Ventures, Bungalow Capital and Character, Operator Partners. Zest is based in United Kingdom.

How much did Zest raise?
Zest raised $4.2 Million in a Seed round on November 15, 2022.
Who invested in Zest?
Company Ventures, Bungalow Capital and Character, Operator Partners are named as investors in this round.
What does Zest do?
The startup operates with the mission to make the shift to EV a realistic option for everyone, by rapidly growing a network that makes fast charging available where people regularly park for more than 30 minutes,..
Where is Zest based and how big is it?
Zest is based in United Kingdom. Fundz records about 21 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Financial Services and Transportation around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Zest that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Carputty Inc. raised $12M (Series A) on December 6, 2022.
  • Money View raised $75M (Funding Round) on December 26, 2022.
  • BaM Body and Mind Dispensary NJ raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on December 22, 2022.
  • Streamex Corp. raised $1.1M (Seed) on December 21, 2022.
  • BaM Body and Mind Dispensary NJ raised $979K (Seed) on December 21, 2022.
  • BaM Body and Mind Dispensary NJ raised $3M (Seed) on December 19, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Zest

Location

United Kingdom

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The startup operates with the mission to make the shift to EV a realistic option for everyone, by rapidly growing a network that makes fast charging available where people regularly park for more than 30 minutes, whether it is when shopping, at leisure or at work.

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