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Grateful has secured £1.5m in seed funding from Calculus Capital to enhance its cashless tipping platform and support frontline workers.

PRIVATEOct 14, 2025

Amount Raised

£1.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

LondonSoftwareHospitalityFintechSaaS

Investors

Calculus Capital

Description

Harrogate and London-based Grateful has raised £1.5m in seed funding from Calculus Capital. The funding will help accelerate the development of fintech and money management tools and expand into new markets. Founders Mason, Jarrod, and Damian aim to bring transparency and efficiency to tipping processes. Their experience in software and service industries supports their vision to transform the tipping experience for workers.

Quick answer

Grateful raised £1.5 Million in a Seed round, dated October 14, 2025. Investors: Calculus Capital. Grateful is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

How much did Grateful raise?
Grateful raised £1.5 Million in a Seed round on October 14, 2025.
Who invested in Grateful?
Calculus Capital is named as investors in this round.
What does Grateful do?
Grateful is an automated cashless tipping platform founded in 2022.
Where is Grateful based and how big is it?
Grateful is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who are the decision-makers at Grateful?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Grateful. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Hospitality and Fintech around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Grateful that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Onlayer raised $8.2M (Series A) on November 25, 2025.
  • FeedMe raised $5M (Funding Round) on November 18, 2025.
  • Rookoo raised $1M (Seed) on November 15, 2025.
  • FNZ raised $650M on November 12, 2025.
  • Brico raised $14M (Series A) on October 23, 2025.
  • Liberate raised $50M (Series B) on October 15, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Grateful

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Grateful is an automated cashless tipping platform founded in 2022. The company aims to enhance fairness, transparency, and compliance in the tipping process for frontline workers in the service industry. By leveraging technology, Grateful addresses common pain points in tip distribution, helping both employers and employees manage tips more effectively. Its platform integrates digital tipping, modern tronc management, and worker financial tools to create a more efficient system.

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