Investor · 1 deal
London-based, privately-held global HR and employment services firm operating in over 150 countries
London, OS
Every published round Mauve Group took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumly | Unnamed stage | 9 Jul 2025 | $1m+ | Participant | SmartCompany, Startup Daily |
Companies Mauve Group has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumly | Edtech startup giving university students paid work experiences embedded within their stu… | 9 Jul 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Mauve Group, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Mauve Group has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Mauve Group did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Ellis | CEO | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Mauve Group. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Weekly roundup detailing new capital for Australian startups Diraq, BrainFish, RecycleSmart, Cohabit and Five Faces, alongside Alumly's undisclosed multimillion-dollar backing from UK investor Mauve Group.
Also Startup Daily
Alumly, a Melbourne edtech startup founded by ex-Salesforce executive David Yip, has closed a seven-figure angel round led by Mauve Group cofounders Ann and John Ellis to help students find paid work.
Also SmartCompany