A pioneering digital platform, dedicated to trauma prevention and management for frontline professionals, has secured funding of £1.2m from investors.
Sentinel has gained investment from SFC Capital, the University of Strathclyde and Scottish Enterprise. The funding round marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to deliver evidence-based, accessible support for people exposed to trauma in high-stress working environments, including healthcare, emergency services and defence.
SFC Capital, one of the UK’s most active early-stage investor, leads the round, alongside strategic investment from Strathclyde, whose partnership has been instrumental in shaping Sentinel’s research-led development. Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency, also joins as a key investor.
More than 1,000 frontline workers have contributed to the platform’s development through primary research and testing, ensuring that every feature reflects real-world challenges and needs.
The app, developed in partnership with Strathclyde’s Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, integrates the latest insights in neuroscience, digital health and trauma-informed design.
Strathclyde made its investment through the Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurship Fund and the money was drawn from the University’s Stephen Young Entrepreneurship Awards.
The Sentinel app is available globally via major app stores and is currently being piloted across several NHS Trusts, where it supports staff wellbeing and workplace resilience initiatives.
