Did you know that 1.7B around the world don’t have a bank account?And that, in the UK alone, 11M find themselves underserved by mainstream banks? Pockit offers everyone and anyone a current account – regardless of credit history, and in a matter of minutes. The premise is that it ‘helps money find you’, through a combination of cashback, saving on bills and sending money abroad for less, as well as a simple interface that constantly updates users on their spending.
To continue on its mission of making financial services more accessible, and maximise support for the 500K users it’s already accumulated, Pockit is currently crowdfunding on Crowdcube. Those who participate will join investors who’ve also successfully backed Spotify, Bolt and Telegram. The organisation has thus far raised £24M and processed £1B+ transactions.
Based in the heart of Brighton, WRAP is a coworking space with a difference. With an onsite nursery and playcentre, as well as integrated wellness facilities, it’s family and productivity friendly. While upstairs it boasts artfully decorated shared and private offices and meeting space, there’s a more chilled out café and creche for kids downstairs. It’s also right by the beach!
Following COVID’s impact on the way we work, WRAP plans to be a ‘third space’ – for people who don’t want to work entirely from home or entirely from an office.
WRAP is on course to be open seven days a week from next spring, and has a made a point of integrating sustainability from the start. Ultimately, it’s aiming to be zero-waste and zero-carbon – with reusable nappies in use at the nursery, and totally renewable energy powering the building.
