# Captive

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/captive

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Edinburgh, UK
- Website: www.stampede.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $1.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 7, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Captive Ltd is an innovative technology company that delivers an integrated platform specifically designed for the hospitality sector, enhancing guest engagement and operational efficiency through automation and data-driven insights.Founded in 2015, Captive Ltd operates in the hospitality industry, offering a suite of essential tools to improve customer experiences. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, and was founded by Patrick Clover, who has experience in starting ventures in technology. In November 2019, Captive Ltd raised GBP 850 thousand in Seed funding from Techstart Ventures, Galvanise Capital, and the Scottish Government, bringing the total amount raised to GBP 850 thousand and valuing the company at GBP 5.77 million post-money.Captive Ltd's platform provides a range of services tailored for hospitality businesses, including customer relationship management (CRM), Wi-Fi management, reservation systems, customer feedback management, loyalty programs, and marketing automation. These services are designed to enhance customer retention and satisfaction for restaurants, hotels, and multi-site brands across the UK, North America, and parts of Europe, allowing them to deliver a seamless digital experience throughout the entire guest journey.Captive Ltd utilizes a subscription-based revenue model, offering various pricing plans suitable for different scales of hospitality operations. Clients subscribe to packages that include access to tools for table management, marketing automation, and loyalty programs. This model generates recurring revenue as clients pay based on their service level, which can vary by location or customer volume, accommodating both small independent operators and larger hospitality groups.Captive Ltd plans to leverage the recent Seed funding of GBP 850 thousand secured in November 2019 to enhance its platform and develop new products aimed at expanding its service offerings in the hospitality sector. The company is targeting growth in additional markets, with specific plans to expand into North America and parts of Europe by 2022, aiming to increase its client base and operational footprint.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 7, 2019, $1.1M — Scottish Government, Galvanise Capital, Techstart Ventures

## Investors

- Scottish Government — Seed
- Galvanise Capital — Seed
- Techstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstart-ventures) — Seed