PolyBox, a real-time marketing data startup, has raised £700,000 in funding from Northstar Ventures, Innovate UK and angel investors. The platform gives marketing teams rapid access to market data and the ability to report on, forecast and model it.
Created for marketers, by marketers, the platform bypasses the time and effort involved in collecting and reporting on data. Rapid access to clear, accurate information, along with the ability to forecast, model and engage effectively with that data, is possible without the necessity for in-depth technological knowledge. Users are given the ability to move with ease from in-depth insights to strategic action.
Northstar Ventures first invested in 2024 as the offering was developed, following up recently with a further £150,000 from the North East Innovation Fund, with the support of The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority led by North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness. Angel investors provided £250,000 and Innovate UK contributed £300,000 in grant funding. Since pre-seed stage, £1.5m has been raised through investment and grants, including Innovate UK, Creative UK and angel investors.
This latest funding will support the integration of AI into PolyBox's products to automate reporting and generate critical insights for customers. Automating routine tasks is intended to save time and reduce costs for marketing teams, whilst also improving the quality and speed of decision making. Drawing on the strength of its technological capabilities, the ambition is for PolyBox to become the industry go-to for marketers.
With the successful completion of our investment round and the support of the Innovate UK Investor Partnership grant, we're excited to be entering the next phase of PolyBox's journey. We're incredibly grateful to our angel investors and Northstar Ventures for their continued belief in our vision. Their investment has not only supported our growth but has also unlocked the Innovate UK Investor Partnership funding, enabling us to accelerate our roadmap. This next phase will focus on delivering even more advanced analytics and AI-powered insights, helping marketing teams make faster, smarter, and more informed decisions through their reporting.
We're very pleased to complete our latest investment in PolyBox which will help Rojin and the team to significantly grow the business and build on the solid progress made to date. As AI continues to significantly disrupt the marketing industry, PolyBox's automated reporting solution saves time and money for busy marketing teams, whilst also supporting clear, strategic decision making. Congratulations to Rojin, Nick and the wider team.
