Waterfront has advised Ongosa in connection with the seed investment round in to the company by a private HNW individual and SEEDRS, its exiting investor.
Ongosa provides an online platform where ski and snowboard enthusiast across the globe are matched with local vetted ski specialists and professional instructors and mountain guides.
The Waterfront team was led by Matt Cunningham (Partner and head of corporate) with support from Okachi Kejeh (Associate).
Matt Cunningham commented: “Waterfront have been working with Richard and Ongosa for a number of years and I am pleased to have been able to assist on this seed investment round. I look forward to continuing to work with Richard and his team going forwards.”
Richard Smith, Founder of Ongosa, commented: “Matt and his team were invaluable and have been throughout our time as a client; their commercially oriented practical advice and quick response times having been instrumental in achieving our aims.”
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