Stotles Raises £10m to Expand into US Market

Deal News | May 29, 2025 | Business Cloud

Stotles Raises £10m to Expand into US Market

Stotles, a London-based company dedicated to helping private sector suppliers access public sector contracts more efficiently, has successfully raised £10 million in a Series A funding round led by Headline and Acton, with participation from Form Ventures and Seedcamp. Founded in 2020 by Taj Kamranpour, John Witt, and Carsten Schaltz, Stotles leverages AI to optimize and streamline the procurement process, analyzing government data to identify lucrative public sector opportunities for suppliers. The company’s AI-driven platform aids suppliers by assessing tender opportunities, thereby preventing time wasted on unlikely prospects. With significant public sector spending globally, Stotles positions itself as a crucial tool in navigating the complexities of public contracts, aiming to expand its reach into the US market. According to Stotles CEO, John Witt, the company aims to assist businesses successfully adapt to evolving public sector procurement policies, especially amidst governmental shifts towards efficiency and cost reduction. The technology is already utilized by renowned companies such as Amazon Business, Salesforce, and SAP to name a few.

Sectors

  • Technology
  • Public Sector Procurement
  • Venture Capital

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Stotles is a London-based company and the article discusses its activities in the UK public sector.
  • United States – Stotles plans to use the new funding to expand its operations into the US market.

Industry

  • Technology – Stotles provides an AI-powered platform aimed at improving the efficiency of B2G transactions.
  • Public Sector Procurement – Stotles specializes in aiding private sector suppliers in navigating and winning public sector contracts.
  • Venture Capital – The article discusses a Series A funding round, a common investment stage in venture capital.

Financials

  • £10 million – The amount raised by Stotles in its Series A funding round.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
StotlesTarget CompanyCompanyA London-based platform that helps private sector suppliers win public sector contracts using AI technology.
HeadlineLead InvestorCompanyA leading investor in the Series A funding round for Stotles.
ActonLead InvestorCompanyA lead investor in the Series A funding round for Stotles.
Form VenturesParticipant in Funding RoundCompanyA participant in the Series A funding round for Stotles.
SeedcampParticipant in Funding RoundCompanyA participant in the Series A funding round for Stotles.
John WittCEO and Co-founderPersonCEO and one of the founders of Stotles.
Christian MieleGeneral PartnerPersonGeneral Partner at Headline, one of the lead investors in Stotles' funding round.
Julius LhrPartnerPersonPartner at Acton, an investor in Stotles' funding round.