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Providing cutting edge hardware and software solutions to hospitality venues to help them take orders faster and more efficiently

London, United KingdomFounded 2017Fintech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Theup

ChargedUp operates a network of portable power bank rental stations located in popular venues across Europe, such as cafes, nightclubs, and other high-traffic areas. Users can easily rent a power bank by scanning a QR code on the ChargedUp station using the ChargedUp app, which also helps them locate the nearest station. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual consumers who need on-the-go charging solutions and venue owners looking to increase footfall and dwell time through a unique marketing tool. ChargedUp's business model revolves around renting power banks to users for a fee, which can be paid through the app. The company ensures the safety and cleanliness of its power banks by implementing strict sanitation protocols, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes disinfecting power banks and providing PPE to their team of riders who maintain the stations. ChargedUp generates revenue through rental fees and potentially through partnerships with venues that benefit from increased customer engagement. The market for portable power solutions is growing, driven by the increasing reliance on mobile devices and the need for convenient charging options in public spaces.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Employees
18
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
78.0/100
Industry
Fintech, Energy
Sub-industry
Energy Storage
Sector
Fintech, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development Goals, Charging Technology, Climate Tech, uk is8 financial services
Technology
Mobile app
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SEED✓Equity / VC Jan 2022 $9.2M $37M JamJar Investments · Tom Blomfield · Jägermeister ↗
SEEDEquity / VC Nov 2019 $2.8M $11M Best Nights VC —
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Growth signals

Theup website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Theup is 100 monthly website visits, down 28.6% over the last three months. Theup's team grew 20% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits100 3-month web change-28.6% 1-year team growth+20%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

9 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed6 investors entered at this stage

  • Daedalus Partners LLP
  • JamJar Investments
  • The Garage Soho
  • Best Nights VC
  • Tom Blomfield
  • Jägermeister

Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • Founders Factory
  • Katie Marrache
  • Paul Chiappe
Team profiled 17 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · London HQ
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Market sentiment

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