, UK

pod reaches £300,000 mark in crowdfunding initiative

The brand initially aimed to raise £200,000.

Healthy eating chain pod has already received £301,600, or 151% of the goal, from investors.

Founded in 2015, healthy food-to-go brand currently operates from 24 sites in central London, including 2 catering hubs that deliver over 600 meals per week.

The brand continues to have a maximum target of £1 million, to which £400k will be allocated to cover the costs of their London Bridge site. Similar to their minimum target, the remaining balance will be used for store refurbishment and to accelerate further openings.

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