Wellness brand energised for growth with funding liftA wellness brand says it is fit for growth after securing five-figure funding. Founder Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi says the “significant milestone” investment from the North East Accelerate Fund “validates years of resilience, sacrifice and belief in the vision”. Cassandra said: “Founded in London and raised in the North East, Tolicious has grown from a vision into a nurse-led wellness brand with a mission to make science-backed preventative wellness more accessible. “This investment will help us accelerate our growth, expand our product range, strengthen our team and continue building from the North East. “The support from the North East Accelerator Programme and Mercia Ventures demonstrates the power of backing ambitious founders with innovative ideas, regardless of their background.