A Bristol tech company that collates different activities on offer in the city region has said it has delivered £3m income for local independent businesses in less than three years.
Yuup developed during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 to help hundreds of small creative business owners offering experiences - such as art, exercise and food classes - to reach a wider audience, and expanded into the West Midlands last year.
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The company said it had grown its network to more than 500 businesses. Following collaborations with Bristol Cathedral on light shows over the past two years, Yuup is preparing to partner with drone light show creator Celestial, on a new event in December, which is expected to attract more than 50,000 people.
Dominic Mills, Founder, and chief executive of Yuup, said: "With a growing community of over 500 hosts, this event serves as a catalyst to bring a fresh, unparalleled experience to the UK. We hope to not only introduce a novel form of entertainment but also encourage more customers and hosts to join our community.
“Yuup is all about connecting people and making a positive change, and the more people in our community, the greater impact we can achieve."
In May, Yuup secured a £200,000 investment from Bristol & Bath Regional Capital to support its growth plans.
