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Plandek

Improving productivity of corporates with software focussed on software development processes

YFM investment
£5.9m
Investment date(s)
2022 & 2024
Deal type
Growth Capital
Location
London

"This fund raise enables us to leverage our global reputation - by extending our intelligent analytics IP and scaling our sales and marketing effort across Europe and North America. We were looking for a thoughtful investment partner who is in it for the long-term to provide intelligent, patient capital to help us on our journey. We believe that we have found that partner in YFM."

Charlie Ponsonby, CEO

Key Information

The Business

Plandek is an intelligent analytics SaaS platform that empowers software delivery teams to improve efficiency, predictability, and quality. Headquartered in London, Plandek leverages advanced data analytics to provide actionable insights that enable organisations to optimise their software delivery processes. By integrating with tools such as Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines, Plandek offers end-to-end visibility and performance metrics, helping teams deliver software faster and with greater reliability.

Serving clients across a broad range of sectors including finance, technology, and healthcare, Plandek’s platform is trusted by organisations looking to transform their software development processes and achieve continuous improvement.

Why We Invested

YFM Equity Partners initially led a £4.5 million investment into Plandek in 2022, recognising the platform’s innovative approach to addressing critical pain points in software delivery. With the increasing reliance on agile methodologies and DevOps practices, Plandek’s ability to provide comprehensive analytics solutions positioned it as a leader in this growing market.

In 2024, YFM demonstrated its continued confidence in Plandek’s mission by providing follow-on funding to support the next stage of its growth. This additional investment reflects YFM’s commitment to enabling data-driven decision-making and aligns with its strategy of backing forward-thinking businesses in the technology sector.

Growth Potential

With YFM’s backing, Plandek is set to accelerate its growth by focusing on:

  • Product Innovation: Expanding platform capabilities to provide deeper insights and predictive analytics for software delivery teams.
  • Customer Acquisition: Scaling sales and marketing efforts to reach more enterprise clients across the UK, Europe, and North America.
  • Global Presence: Strengthening its foothold in key markets and exploring new geographies to extend its customer base.
  • Team Development: Growing its technical and customer success teams to ensure continued innovation and client satisfaction.

Impact and Future Plans
Since YFM’s investment, Plandek has enhanced its analytics platform, integrating more advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. The company has also onboarded new enterprise clients, cementing its position as a trusted partner for software delivery improvement.

Looking ahead, Plandek aims to continue evolving its platform to address the ever-changing needs of software teams, driving efficiency and delivering measurable outcomes for its customers. With YFM’s ongoing support, Plandek is well-positioned to remain at the forefront of the software analytics space, delivering value and insights to organisations worldwide.