Sapere set to expand with six-figure investment

A North East software company is accelerating its growth plans.

Stockton-based Sapere Software has secured a six-figure investment from UKSE, a Tata Steel subsidiary, to expand its operations and development capabilities. 

Sapere’s bespoke software solutions help businesses improve efficiency and profitability, offering digital tools ranging from web and mobile apps to AI-powered processes. 

The company serves a wide range of sectors, including social housing, engineering, manufacturing, finance, renewables, law, education, charity and health, with a focus on supporting SMEs.

Bosses say the funding has already allowed the company to take on two additional software developers, with plans for a further six hires over the next three years.

Paul Drake, director at Sapere, said: “We operate in a competitive, ever-changing field and many businesses are unsure how they can best benefit from software and the current AI opportunities.  

“Sapere started in 2007 and, as a team, we have decades of expertise and experience behind us so are perfectly positioned to help advise, implement and support on that digital transformation journey.

“Our market in the North East is particularly strong, but we are working right across the UK and internationally. 

“Our plans are to branch out further and we are currently in discussions with a company that would be a global customer for us. 

“We welcome UKSE’s involvement and the significant investment means we now have the resources to invest in growing our team, markets and products.  

“Our aim is always to demonstrate that we are a safe pair of hands, we place a lot of emphasis on customer care and look to build strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers.”  

Peter Taylor, UKSE’s business development manager, added: “Sapere Software is a well-established Tees-based company and they came to us with a sound business plan that included expansion into new markets and the creation of new jobs. 

“We provide a range of tailored finance packages to businesses and are pleased to be able to support the company with a six-figure investment. 

“We have every confidence in the company’s future.”

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