FlairMakers Raises £500k Pre-seed

FlairMakers, a digital hospitality platform based in the UK and Romania that connects hospitality businesses with vetted freelance professionals, has raised £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The company provides a talent-as-a-service platform that manages training, compliance, contracts, payments, and quality for independent workers in the hospitality sector.

Investors

This round was led by SFC Capital, with participation from several angel investors.

FlairMakers Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to fund product and technology development and to expand its UK venue network.

About FlairMakers

Founded by Raluca Epureanu and Alexis Sikorsky, FlairMakers provides a platform designed to facilitate flexible, portfolio-style careers in the hospitality industry. By handling operational complexities like identity verification, vetting, and cross-border payments, the platform enables hospitality venues to easily integrate freelance talent into their workforce.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://flairmakers.com

Company: FlairMakers
Raised: £500,000
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: August 12, 2026
Lead Investor: SFC Capital
Additional Investors: Angel investors
Software Category: Hospitality Software
Source: https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/digital-hospitality-platform-closes-500k-pre-seed-raise/