Penelope Garden (Partner and Head of Private Equity and Venture Capital team) and Lauren Lashley (Solicitor) have advised the South West Investment Fund , via appointed fund manager and lead investor for the round, The FSE Group on its investment into Safe Space Technology, trading as Safe Workplace, which has developed a comprehensive ethics and compliance platform that provides culture-first enterprise organisations with the tools to create and manage inclusive, safe and high-functioning workforces that proudly champion a shared code of ethics and conduct.
Safe Workplace has rapidly gained traction since launching in 2022 and already has a customer base that includes leading brands across sectors including finance, pharmaceutical, mining and hospitality, as well as Amazon.
The platform offers a suite of culture and compliance tools, from reporting and case management to integrated policy suites with compliance tracking and more, to enable Employee Relations and Compliance departments to act proactively and effortlessly.
Anna Staevska, Investment Manager at The FSE Group said “Safe Workplace has demonstrated remarkable growth by securing global keystone clients and offering a superior product that addresses real problems faced by businesses today. The experienced team behind Safe Workplace has a proven track record of building and exiting successful ventures and we are thrilled to support their vision.”
Safe Workplace plans to expand its workforce across all business operations, with the goal of exceeding 100 employees and targeting a £25+ million turnover, within five years.
The global Compliance Software Market size is expected to reach $65.77 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.67%.With the rise of hybrid work, tightening regulatory expectations, and growing demands for transparency and safety from employees, patients, and regulators alike, Safe Workplace sits at the critical intersection of workplace culture, healthcare delivery, and enterprise compliance.
