Qikker Solutions secures investment from North West Equity Fund

e-HR specialist secures additional funding to support its aggressive business growth plans


Qikker Solutions has announced that it has secured a significant investment to fund the next stage of its aggressive growth plans. This is the first Manchester-based investment made by the new North West Equity Fund and sees Qikker Solutions securing the fund''s maximum investment value.

It is particularly pleasing to secure this funding in light of current investment market conditions when only the very best e-HR businesses can attract investment on this scale commented Mark Barlow, managing director at Qikker Solutions. We feel it is testimony to the strength of our products and services, our people and our long term vision that this was achieved, he continued.

Qikker''s business solutions include software and support services that enable their clients to take a proactive approach to resourcing that optimises their processes, their people and performance by enabling the development of a corporate Talent Pool - a tool that enables winning companies to ensure they have the right resource with the right skills and competencies in the right place at the right time.

Paul Ferguson, Investment Manager for North West Equity Fund oversaw the investment and commented, We were impressed with the vision of the team at Qikker, they gave us the confidence that they understood the market and the opportunity and have the experience to build a very successful business based upon a sound business proposition.

The funds raised will enable Qikker to accelerate its sales and marketing activities; develop its reseller channels and other strategic partnerships; and further develop the Qikker brand portfolio to enable the company to establish a leading position within the emerging e-HR market.

Mark Barlow, managing director of Qikker Solutions adds, We already have great products and services, a growing customer base and aggressive business development activities underway. We now have the extra funding that ensures we can accelerate our plans to establish a leading position within the next 12 months.