# Rest Less

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rest-less

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Essex, UK
- Website: www.restless.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 8, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Rest Less is a UK-based company dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for individuals over 50, focusing on lifestyle enhancements, work prospects, and financial guidance.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Essex, UK, Rest Less specializes in connecting individuals over the age of 50 with various resources to enrich their lives. The company has successfully closed 6 deals to date, with its most recent funding round occurring on December 11, 2024, where it raised GBP 1.5 million from UKTV Ventures. The total amount raised by the company equals GBP 1.5 million, reflecting its current valuation of GBP 31.865 million.Rest Less offers a comprehensive suite of resources tailored specifically for individuals over the age of 50, focusing on enhancing their lifestyle, work opportunities, and financial well-being. Their primary offerings include a job search platform that connects users with hand-picked age-diverse employers, a travel deals marketplace providing access to various holiday options, and financial guidance covering retirement planning, everyday finance, and investment insights. Additionally, Rest Less promotes community engagement through volunteering opportunities and offers a lifestyle section that includes health and wellness tips, hobbies, and personal development resources. The company primarily serves clients throughout the United Kingdom, catering to a diverse user base that includes job seekers, retirees, and individuals looking for ways to enrich their lives in their later years.Rest Less generates revenue through a combination of advertising and commission-based models tied to their platform's various services. The company engages in partnerships with age-diverse employers who pay to list job vacancies on their platform, facilitating direct transactions between the employers and job seekers. Furthermore, Rest Less earns commissions from holiday providers featured in their travel deals section, as well as from financial service partners associated with their financial guidance offerings. The pricing structure is based on transaction fees or advertising payments made by these partners, ensuring that users can access the platform’s resources at no cost. Overall, Rest Less positions itself as a free-to-use service while monetizing its offerings through these strategic affiliations.In December 2024, Rest Less raised GBP 1.5 million in venture funding from new investor UKTV Ventures. The company plans to utilize the funding to support a TV advertising campaign on UKTV’s seven channels through 2026, aiming to reach an audience of over 25 million viewers monthly.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 8, 2021, $3M — Viola Group, QED Investors, Octopus Investments, MTech Capital, 1818 Venture Capital
- Series A, May 12, 2021, $8.6M — Viola Group, QED Investors, Octopus Investments, MTech Capital
- Seed, Oct 31, 2019, $3.9M — QED Investors, 1818 Venture Capital

## Investors

- QED Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qed-investors) — Seed, Series A
- 1818 Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1818-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Viola Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/viola-group) — Series A
- Octopus Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/octopus-investments) — Series A
- MTech Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mtech-capital) — Series A