Symphony Commerce (fka Shopblocks), a Stockport, UK-based company which specializes in digital commerce, raised £2M in funding.
Backers included NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Ventures as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), Mercia’s EIS funds, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and private investors.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
Led by founder and CTO Kevin Jones, Symphony provides a platform that allows wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers to create tailored e-commerce sites, customer portals and product catalogues, enabling them to thrive in the demanding B2B landscape. The platform can handle B2B operations, such as managing complex customer pricing strategies, tailored discounts and personalised experiences across extensive customer bases. It integrates with ERP, finance and marketing software to ensure businesses can unify their operations.
Founded in 2015, the platform is now used by over 2,000 customers including Toshiba, Giacom, Daisy Telecom and Tower Housewares.
FinSMEs
03/02/2025