by A technology company that creates solutions that help users in need to contact the emergency services has received a large investment to control a new platform to support victims of domestic abuse.
Beberfast Englutech was founded in 2016 by Becca Hume after inspired by a conversation with a deaf colleague to design an app for those who face challenges that arise a language call from 999.
The company’s flagship, tapso, is the first and only app recognized by the government in Great Britain that connects users with a series of taps with the emergency services.
It was not only designed for people in the deaf community, but for anyone who may have difficulty making a voice call in an emergency, be it due to a illness, a dangerous situation or physical disability.
Inclutech products are free of charge for end users.
In accordance with its aim of designing, including tech solutions, the company has now accelerated 400,000 GBP for accelerating the commercialization of its products and a living pilotia for the protection of victims with high risk, including those suffering from home abuse and violence.
The financing comprises 250,000 GBP from the investment company of Ulster University Innovation Ulster LTD (IUL) and 150,000 GBP by the CO Fund III initiative from Invest NI.
Co-Fund III, which is managed by Clarendon Fund Managers LTD on behalf of Invest NI, tries to invest in all sectors and all parts of Northern Ireland in all sectors and all parts of Northern Ireland.
Inclutech -CEO, CEO Hume, welcomed the investment.
“Inclutech’s vision is to create technologies that protect and contain the design,” she said.
“This financing is used to accelerate the development of our public and personal security solutions and to finance a living pilot in our new platform, which should protect the protection of victims with high risk, including those who suffer from abuse and violence.
“We are investigating several routes for the market. We are already dealing with potential customers in law enforcement agencies and government. Then it is our roadmap to diversify with large companies into the private sector. As a shop, we will continue to build our team and set up a number of roles in the next 12 months.”
Jill Wilson from Clarendon Fund Managers said it was an “exciting deal and real impact investment” in a company that has “social purpose in the heart”.
“Becca and her team have created something that already makes a meaningful difference to ensure that they are heard and protected in society,” she said.
