CLIQ raises seven-figure funding round led by Artesian to scale real-world social media platform

CLIQ, the social networking and community app designed to turn online connections into real-life experiences, has announced a seven-figure investment round to fuel its next phase of growth.

The round is led by global VC fund Artesian, alongside a family office and a group of angel investors, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey.

This latest raise follows CLIQ’s £530,000 pre-seed round in 2024 which laid the foundations for the platform’s growth and early traction.

Founded to challenge the traditional social networking model, CLIQ is focused on helping people build meaningful, real-world connections, not just digital ones. With zero marketing spend to date, the platform has already attracted hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, positioning it as one of the fastest-emerging social apps.

The investment will be used to scale operations and accelerate growth. As CLIQ enters its next chapter, the company will focus on speed, investing heavily in marketing, team expansion and tech ahead of international expansion in 2026.

Alongside capital, the investment provides strategic support as CLIQ enters a high-growth phase, scaling the platform, expanding the team, and strengthening the tech to support a rapidly growing global user base.

CLIQ is positioning itself to redefine how social platforms create connection, moving beyond screens and back into the real world.