Stickee Secures Multi-Million Pound Growth Capital

By Anushka Malhotra

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Quick Read: Solihull-based creative technology firm, Stickee, secures a multi-million-pound growth capital facility from Santander UK to fuel its expansion plans and drive innovation in AI and Machine Learning.

Solihull-based creative technology company, Stickee, has recently announced a significant milestone in its growth journey. The firm has successfully secured a multi-million-pound growth capital facility from Santander UK, a move that is poised to accelerate its expansion plans and drive innovation in the realm of creative technology.

Specialising in the development of software solutions and data insights, Stickee has carved a niche for itself in helping clients thrive both online and offline. With a focus on leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning, the company aims to stay at the forefront of digital innovation.

The investment from Santander comes at a pivotal moment for Stickee, as it seeks to further invest in proprietary software and enhance its capabilities in AI and Machine Learning. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to staying ahead of the curve and delivering cutting-edge solutions to its clients.

Over the past three years, Stickee has experienced remarkable growth, tripling its team size and expanding its presence in the market. With a projected 25% year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024, the company is poised for even greater success in the coming years.

Bobbie Bhogal, Director at Stickee, expressed his appreciation for Santander's support, noting their understanding of technology's pivotal role in driving growth. He emphasiSed the importance of continuing to invest in proprietary software and embracing new technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

As Stickee embarks on this new phase of growth, the investment from Santander serves as a testament to the company's potential and underscores its position as a leader in the creative technology space. With a focus on innovation and client success, Stickee is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities and shape the future of digital technology.

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DigiSpinWM Pilot Celebrates Milestone as 11 Investor-Ready Innovations Emerge in the West Midlands

The DigiSpinWM pilot programme, a bold initiative designed to accelerate the spin-out of digital and advanced manufacturing innovations in the West Midlands, has marked a key milestone with a showcase event in Birmingham, unveiling 11 investor-ready ventures developed over the past six months.

Transforming Ideas into Investment Opportunities

Backed by Research England and delivered through a partnership between the University of Wolverhampton, Coventry University, and Birmingham City University via the West Midlands Combined Universities, the programme set out to test a collaborative model for commercialising innovation more efficiently and effectively.

In just six months, DigiSpinWM has:

- Assessed over 40 high-potential technologies for commercial viability
- Delivered tailored support to participants on spin-out strategy and intellectual property development
- Nurtured 11 ventures to investment readiness
- Developed a shared framework for technology transfer across participating universities

The recent showcase celebrated these achievements, spotlighting innovations spanning early-stage development to near-market solutions with the potential for significant societal and economic impact.

A Regional Model for Innovation

Ceri Jones, Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Wolverhampton, reflected on the programme’s success:

The DigiSpinWM pilot has been a transformative journey. Seeing 11 investor-ready ventures emerge from such a collaborative, regional approach shows what’s possible when we unify efforts across institutions. These spinouts will drive real-world change and position the West Midlands at the forefront of digital and advanced manufacturing.

The pilot’s success is also credited to a strong ecosystem of academic mentors, business advisors, and industry reviewers who provided essential support and guidance to participants.

The showcase event featured live pitches from select ventures to an audience of investors, stakeholders, and innovation leaders, marking a key step towards unlocking the funding required to bring these innovations to market.

With the DigiSpinWM model proving its value, the programme signals a new chapter for spin-out activity in the West Midlands—one built on collaboration, shared infrastructure, and investment-ready innovation.

By Anushka Malhotra

8 Jun