

Sunderland Group, the parent company behind the Mitto Markets brand, has raised ยฃ150,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate its mission to modernise investing for the mass-affluent.
Sunderland Group is developing an AI-augmented investment platform that blends institutional-grade trading infrastructure with human expertise, providing retail investors with on-demand, FCA-compliant investment expertise via WhatsApp. The model bridges the gap between low-cost self-trade apps and high-cost wealth management, giving clients instant access to qualified investment managers and seamless execution across global markets.
The Mitto Markets brand enables clients to trade equities, funds, FX, CFDs, futures and options, with on-demand financial advice and expertise, all through an intuitive, low-cost interface built on Interactive Brokersโ technology stack.
The round was completed through the FounderCatalyst platform, a cost-effective and rapid fundraising solution for early-stage startups.