HeadBox, the B2B meetings and events platform powered by AI software, has announced a significant £3 million investment, marking a pivotal step in the company’s global growth strategy.
Following a profitable year in the UK in 2024, HeadBox will use the investment—led by Salica Investments, alongside Deepbridge Capital and Egora Ventures—to expand its global footprint.
The company has already made significant strides in the US, with a successful commercial launch in New York in January that has seen it secure its first 10 venue customers and generate over $25 million in event enquiries through its platform.
The investment will also support HeadBox Australia growth and accelerate expansion of key clients and the delivery of software and services more widely across the Asia-Pacific region. HeadBox Australia CEO, Ali Lord, will join a newly formed Global leadership team that will help shape HeadBox’s global strategic direction.
Andrew Needham, HeadBox, founder and CEO, said: “This new investment represents a huge opportunity for HeadBox’s global expansion as we enter the largest meeting and events market in the world. We’re going global by being local, continuing with our successful city by city expansion plan adding NYC to London, Sydney, Melbourne and Dublin.
“We’re seeing great traction with product market fit, our platform driving corporate event enquiries to iconic and inspiring venues using our platform’s suite of AI software tools, wrapped up with a blend of AI and curated editorial content. I’m incredibly excited about what lies ahead.”
Ross Goodwin, Salica, Partner, added: “Having known the HeadBox team for several years, it has been impressive to watch their vision come to life. Their ability to execute, combined with a strong management team and innovative approach to the events industry, has positioned them for significant global growth. We at Salica Investments are pleased to support this next stage of expansion and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in new markets.”