A Bristol technology platform on a mission to fix Britain鈥檚 broken care system has announced the close of a 拢1.5m seed funding round.

Gladys was established by former Barrister Georgina Robinson and repeat health tech entrepreneur Alex Sorisi to match care seekers and those with support needs to the 海角视频鈥檚 best local carers.

The raise was led by Cornerstone VC, with participation from Exceptional Ventures, Embryo Ventures, Ufi Ventures, Houghton Street Ventures and Conduit EIS Impact Fund.

It is understood the funding will be used by the company to expand across the 海角视频, aiming to provide hundreds of thousands of hours of support by the end of 2026.

Ms Robinson, chief executive and co-founder, said: 鈥淲e all know that Britain鈥檚 care system is broken.

"Re-arranging deck-chairs on a sinking ship will not cut it. People are dying unnecessarily, and brilliant carers are undervalued and underpaid. Gladys is using this investment to supercharge its technology and deliver the service that we would want for our loved ones.鈥

With this new funding, Gladys will become a national offering, use AI back-office agents and invest in building a network of local care communities across the 海角视频.

Rodney Appiah, managing partner at Cornerstone, said: "Rising care costs, an overstretched social care system, and the demands of daily life can leave families feeling guilty and stretched thin as they think about their elderly loved ones.

"That鈥檚 why I鈥檓 thrilled to back George and Alex as they build Gladys, a managed social care platform that makes it easy to find and book trusted caregivers and companions.

"Their mission is close to my heart: giving families peace of mind and helping everyone grow old with dignity, in the home they cherish, for as long as possible."

Mr Sorisi, chief operating officer and co-founder, added: 鈥淥ur mission is simple: support families to live better at home, and give Carers the pay and opportunities they deserve.

"We鈥檙e delighted to have the support of some incredible investors who share our passion and ambition to revolutionise the sector.