# UK Pepper

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/uk-pepper

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.pepperhq.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Angel (Apr 9, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Founded in 2014 and based in London, UK, PepperHQ operates as a developer of a mobile technology platform designed to assist the hospitality businesses. The company was founded by CEO Charles Hall, Director Simon Kelton, CTO Tom Thorne and CPO Adam Robinson. Pepperhq has raised a total of £2.6M in funding over 3 rounds funded by 3 investors.  Crowdcube and Newable Ventures are the most recent investors. The company raised EUR 1 million angel funding from QVentures in April, 2015. The company has partnered with more than 200 businesses across UK and US.

Pepper with its square POS (Point of sale security) software provides digital solutions to companies in different hospitality sectors like restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, coffee shops, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) etc. It offers features like pre-order, mobile payment and digital rewards which helps businesses generate revenue and grow brand loyalty. Through features like bar tabs, bill splitting, order to table etc. Pepper's solutions increase operational efficiency. The company allows customers to browse menu and place their order at their table. Their web solution can be accessed via a QR code or linked to the website of the business. Customers can browse the menu and place their order before they arrive. Customers are also able to tip staff during the ordering process. Customers can remove items from a dish and modify and customize their order. The bar tab functionality allows guests to create a digital tab via the app where customers can order at the bar or to their table, and invite other guests to join their tab. 

Consumers can discover and learn about brands, earn and redeem loyalty points, and get access to message alerts sent by these stores. Brands and businesses can gain access to consumer analytics and promote their products.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Apr 9, 2015, $1.5M — QVentures

## Investors

- QVentures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qventures) — Angel