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Booked It raises £2.5m from Calculus Capital to scale its booking and CRM platform for the experience economy

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Booked It
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Brad Nobbs
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£2.5m
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London, United Kingdom
Apr 15, 2025

Booked it, the leading provider of advanced booking, marketing, CRM, and loyalty solutions, has secured £2.5 million in investment from Calculus Capital, to accelerate its growth and drive towards a £1 billion booking target. The company is on track to revolutionise the customer experience across various industries, with a particular focus on sectors such as Family Entertainment, Competitive Socialising, Visitor Attractions, and Events.

Founded in 2020 as a strategic pivot from its predecessor Licklist during the COVID-19 pandemic, Booked it has seen rapid success, surpassing £100 million in annual bookings. The company plans to use this new funding to further enhance its platform and scale its team, which is already 40-strong. The additional capital will enable the business to strengthen its position as a leading digital booking engine, meeting the increasing demand for seamless, high-quality booking experiences.

In a rapidly evolving landscape, Booked it is capitalising on a marked shift in consumer behaviour. As consumers increasingly choose experiences over material goods, a recent Barclays survey revealed UK consumers spent £178 billion on experiences alone in the third quarter of 2024. This shift is expected to continue, with the social activity sector set for significant and sustained growth.

As businesses digitise their operations, consumers have come to expect superior, intuitive booking experiences. Booked it is uniquely positioned to meet this demand with its advanced, user-friendly digital platform that not only enhances the consumer experience but also maximises revenue opportunities and fosters long-term customer relationships through powerful CRM and loyalty tools. Some of Booked it’s clients include Lane7, The Cube, and Urban Playground.

Our growth in recent years has been really strong and the potential ahead is even greater. The investment from Calculus Capital marks a pivotal milestone in our journey, enabling us to accelerate growth across multiple dimensions - from product development to expanding our global footprint. Staying lean and capital efficient has always been core to our approach. Now, with the backing of the right partner, we're positioned to fully capitalise on the opportunities ahead. We're incredibly proud of what our team achieves every day - this milestone is a direct reflection of their dedication and talent. While we were fortunate to receive multiple offers, Calculus stood out as the right partner, with relevant experience and a shared vision for the future.
Brad Nobbs, CEO
Booked it is perfectly positioned in the social activity market, which has seen considerable growth. The talented team have already built a highly scalable product which is fundamental to its client’s operations, offering a cutting-edge full suite booking engine with wide functionality. I look forward to working with the team during the coming years, helping them to expand and enhance the offerings, and drive long term business growth for them and their partners.
Richard Moore, Co-head of Investments at Calculus Capital
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