Poundswise is a digital map of the United Kingdom, divided into thousands of individual grid spaces. Any business – from a Sunderland bakery to a Leeds engineering firm – can purchase one or more grids, place their logo on the exact location of their business & create an immersive 3D virtual tour of their premises as an added feature. Visitors can then click on any grid, explore the space & be directed straight to the website for that business. It’s visibility, permanence & pride of place – all in one.
Core Services
- Postcode Matching: The Poundswise main platform surfaces live regional grants, Growth Hub programmes, Business & IP Centre (BIPC) clinics & local council funding.
- Business Directory Map: Founders can list their businesses on an interactive UK map to display their logos, sectors, and websites to regional council members & prospective investors.
- Regional Support Networks: It bridges the gap between businesses & fully-funded local advisers who offer free, one-to-one consultations.
- Cohort Programmes: Founders can participate in optional 12-week collaborative cohorts designed to navigate complex applications for massive national reliefs like the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) & Research and Development (R&D) tax credits.
When a business pays to claim their postcode, they secure a permanent, geographically accurate position on the UK map making them visible to funding bodies, local enterprise agencies, councils & regional growth programmes that are actively searching for businesses to support.
Every pixel / block is tied to a specific UK postcode. This means that once an area fills, it is permanently closed to new listings so the window for early-mover advantage is narrowing every day. Pixels are priced at £1 each, with a minimum block size of 10 x 10 pixels (£100 for 100 pixels).
To see how this might look for you, take a look at the profile for our PLATFORM events…
Beyond static logos, Poundswise offers immersive 3D virtual tours. The platform captures real places & transforms them into digital twins, allowing potential customers to step inside & explore a business from anywhere in the world – without compromising security or privacy & allows clickable buttons & also video.
(You can see an example at www.poundswise.com/Platform which shows inside the venue for our monthly PLATFORM events in Newcastle upon Tyne).
The Poundswise platform also encourages social sharing, allowing businesses to showcase their map presence across their own channels to further increase engagement & reach.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the idea, South Tyneside-based Okare Shaba (Founder, Poundswise) said:
“I’ve always been passionate about helping people get recognised. After finishing my Master’s in Project Management at the University of Sunderland, I wanted to create something that celebrates businesses & gives them a platform to grow. This idea came from the desire to put businesses on the map – literally – helping them reach the right audience. This is about giving businesses of all sizes (but especially smaller ones) – a chance to stand out, be seen & grow.” Okare Shaba (Founder, Poundswise)
Regional Reach
The Poundswise platform indexes information across multiple regions of the UK. For instance, companies can access dedicated regional portals such as the North East Business Support Directory to find support & funding, specific to that region. It similarly breaks down local funding availability across English administrative regions like Tyne and Wear in the North East & other local council programmes across the UK.
Not only does Poundswise provide a unique way for businesses to raise their profile online & find relevant business support or funding in their local area, it also provides a clever tool that enables them to find & send AI-powered outreach emails to investors who are relevant to them.
To find funding or local advice for your business, enter your UK postcode at www.poundswise.com
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Main Contact
Okare Shaba (Founder, Poundswise) hello@poundswise.com | 07760803184