YardOps Raises £500,000 Seed at £2.5M Valuation

YardOps, a Hull-based logistics tech company, has secured £500,000 in a seed round at a £2.5 million valuation. The company specializes in developing software that helps fast-moving consumer goods firms optimize their yard logistics, including dock management and driver communication.

Investors

The round was backed by early-stage venture capital firm Haatch and angel investment platform York Angels.

YardOps Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to invest in product development, expand sales and marketing efforts, and grow its senior team as it scales its customer base across the UK and Europe.

About YardOps

Founded in 2025 by Jim Wardlaw, Matt Gibson, John Polling and Matt Weldon, YardOps provides a logistics software platform designed to improve operational efficiency and safety for FMCG sites by reducing vehicle turnaround times.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://yardops.com

Company: YardOps
Raised: £500,000
Round: Seed
Funding Date: August 2, 2026
Additional Investors: Haatch, York Angels
Software Category: Logistics Tech
Source: https://app.dealroom.co/news/note/yardops-raises-500k-seed-at-2-5m-valuation