June 2025
PressHop update - Building Trust, Scaling Fast
Welcome to the latest PressHop update — where we’re proud to share how we’re building trust at the heart of citizen journalism and scaling faster than ever. Here you’ll find highlights from our recent milestones, key partnerships, product developments, and a glimpse at what’s coming next as we expand our mission to connect real citizens with the world’s newsrooms.
£300,000 successfully raised at a £10 million valuation 🤩
We’re thrilled to share that PressHop has successfully raised £200,000 at a £5 million valuation in our Friends and Family round, followed by a further £100,000 raised in our Pre-Seed round.
We have £150,000 in S/EIS allowance still available — but not for long. With strong momentum and growing investor interest, this is a rare opportunity to secure your stake in PressHop before the window closes.
Powering media growth with Andrew Webb 📰
We’re excited to announce that Andrew Webb has joined PressHop to lead our Media Onboarding and Partnerships. With over 20 years of experience in the news and publishing industry, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise to our growing team.
His stellar career includes leadership roles at prestigious organisations such as The Economist and News International, working closely with iconic titles like The Times and The Sunday Times. At PressHop, Andrew is spearheading our efforts to onboard publishers, broadcasters, and media houses — ensuring a smooth, impactful experience as they tap into the power of citizen journalism.
With his deep industry knowledge and relationships, Andrew is helping PressHop build trusted partnerships and scale our reach across the UK and beyond.
Turbo-charging PressHop’s digital growth online 🚀
We’re pleased to share that Tom Welbourne and his team at The Good Marketer have partnered with PressHop to lead our digital marketing efforts.
Known for helping ambitious brands scale through strategic, data-driven campaigns, The Good Marketer brings deep expertise in SEO, paid media, content strategy, and social media. Under Tom’s leadership, they’ve built a strong track record of driving measurable growth — making them the ideal partner as PressHop prepares for launch and rapid expansion.
With The Good Marketer by our side, we’re set to amplify our reach, strengthen brand recognition, and connect more powerfully with publishers, broadcasters, and citizens across the UK and beyond.
Scaling smarter - partnership drive across London commences 🛵
We’re excited to announce that David Sinclaire Black, Tom Holland and Elizma Burger of The Prospect Agency have partnered with PressHop to lead our partnership prospecting across London.
With a strong track record of building high-impact relationships, The Prospect Agency brings deep expertise in strategic growth and partnership management. David and Tom’s experience and network will be instrumental as we onboard key players and expand PressHop’s presence in the UK’s media capital.
The Prospect Agency is helping us build key partnerships with London’s gig-economy players — photographers, agencies, and paparazzi — empowering them to reach wider audiences and earn more through PressHop
