Chester-based Vessel Social secures £284.9k for sports fan platform

A global sporting community platform designed to link fans with their supported clubs is the focus of Chester-based Vessel Social Ltd. The company, which utilizes gamification, digital assets, and content, has secured approximately £284.9k in its latest funding round at an estimated post-money valuation of £15.2m.

Founded in 2023, the startup previously raised £459.9k in December 2025 at a £14.9m valuation. This followed a £1.1m injection in May 2025, which valued the business at £13.6m.

Earlier activity in 2024 included a £200k round in October at a £12.7m valuation and a £399.9k raise in September at a £12.9m valuation. The company's first recorded round in July 2024 brought in £160k at a £12.6m valuation.

The business is registered under management consultancy activities other than financial management. Latest accounts for the firm were made up to 30 April 2025 (allotment and filing documentation occurred in June 2026).