Investment Amount
£250,000
Investment Type
EquityInvestment Date
Meet the Founder
Beth Kume-Holland
"This investment and support from the Growth Impact Fund will be transformational, enabling us to scale up our impact and growth with a truly aligned partner."
Why did you seek investment?
Before discovering the Growth Impact Fund, I found myself up against a range of barriers to entry and inaccessible processes in my efforts to access funding. I faced deeply ingrained assumptions about what it means to be a disabled founder. Assumptions about the life I could lead, the skills I could bring to the table and the potential scale of my venture.
Why did you choose the Growth Impact Fund?
The Growth Impact Fund was refreshingly different. From the outset, they recognised that my lived experience was not a limitation, but a strength - an asset that directly enriches the work we do at Patchwork Hub. They saw me and my business for what we are: innovative, impactful, and driven. Since coming on board, their support has been consistent and meaningful. It’s rare to find a fund so deeply aligned with our values - where social impact and commercial ambition go hand in hand.
What support have you appreciated the most post-investment?
Since coming on board, their support has been consistent and meaningful. It’s rare to find a fund so deeply aligned with our values – where social impact and commercial ambition go hand in hand.
How did you use your pre-investment grant?
It was used for coaching on articulating social impact, developing strong governance structures, developing a growth plan and financial forecast, and creating a customer acquisition strategy.