Embargo, a London, UK-based AI-driven CRM and loyalty platform for the hospitality industry, has raised $3.5 million in funding.
Investors
The round was backed by a group of prominent angel investors, including Paul Statham (Condeco), Christo Georgiev (myPOS), Hampton Finance (the Chantler family fund behind Meadow Foods), Mike Branney (Oh Polly), Stephen Zinser, and Carl Christian Reiner.
Embargo Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to enhance Embargo’s AI and machine learning capabilities for personalized marketing, ramp up B2B sales and marketing efforts, and prepare for international expansion beginning in 2026.
About Embargo
Founded in 2018 by Frederick Szydlowski and Tsewang Wangkang, Embargo provides a plug-and-play CRM and loyalty platform for small and medium-sized hospitality businesses. By offering tools traditionally reserved for large chains, Embargo enables SMEs to improve customer retention, drive repeat sales, and boost digital engagement across in-store, collection, and delivery channels. The platform integrates with major POS providers like Square and Lightspeed.
Funding Details
Company: Embargo Lifestyle Limited
Raised: $3.5M
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: August 2025
Investors: Paul Statham, Christo Georgiev, Hampton Finance, Mike Branney, Stephen Zinser, Carl Christian Reiner
Company Website: https://embargoapp.com/
Software Category: Hospitality CRM / Loyalty Platform
Source: https://tech.eu/2025/08/21/embargo-raises-35m-to-scale-loyalty-and-crm-platform-for-europes-hospitality-smes/