Prague-based platform Flowlance, which helps digital content creators and small entrepreneurs sell their services and products, has raised €500,000 to expand its offerings for creators and solopreneurs, as Vestbee was told. The investment round was backed by Czech Founders VC, Purple Ventures, and Patero.
- Founded in 2022 by Patrik Kruntorád and Štěpán Calta, Flowlance is a platform aimed at helping digital content creators and small entrepreneurs sell their services and products. It simplifies the process by allowing users to create professional websites that showcase their offerings.
- The platform also streamlines business management by automating tasks like scheduling, billing, and tracking client relationships. This helps users save time and reduce administrative work.
- Flowlance supports a variety of services, including consultations, ebooks, courses, and memberships. It integrates payment processing and provides business performance tracking, giving entrepreneurs a clear view of their operations.
- Since its launch, Flowlance has processed over 4,000 payments, helping creators earn hundreds of thousands of euros through the platform.
Details of the deal
- The funding round was led by Czech Founders VC, a Prague-based venture capital firm supporting Central European founders, and Purple Ventures, a Brno-based VC that recently launched its second fund with a total of €40 million. Other investors include Patero, and business angel Miroslav Uďan.
"The future of work and the so-called “creator economy” are the investment theses of Purple Ventures 2 fund, so we are very happy to support Flowlance, which brings a product for solopreneurs and creators, making it easier for them to manage their business and financial planning,” Partner at Purple Ventures, Jan Davídek, commented in a press release.
- Flowlance plans to use the funds to enhance onboarding and user activation, expand its product offerings, and boost marketing efforts. The focus will be on partnering with creators and entrepreneurs to drive platform growth through their use and promotion.
