# Florence (Florence)

> UK digital marketplace connecting nurses, carers and support workers with temporary shifts at health and social care organisations.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.florence.co.uk/
- **Headquarters:** London
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 2016
- **Founder:** Charles Armitage, Dan Blake
- **Funding stage:** Series B
- **Total funding:** $50M
- **Categories:** Staffing, Scheduling

## Overview
Florence is a London-based healthcare workforce platform whose app connects independent nurses, carers and support workers with vacant shifts at care homes and other providers, plus workforce-management SaaS (rota/scheduling, e-learning). In 2022 it raised a $35m (£28.5m) Series B led by AXA Venture Partners to expand internationally, for ~$50m total.

## Leadership
- Charles Armitage — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/charles-armitage))
- Dan Blake — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/dan-blake))

## Sources
- [Florence — official website](https://framerusercontent.com/images/XmjKCsWiZSOqfqZByg9yvcQX4ho.png) — official

## FAQ
**What does Florence do?**

UK digital marketplace connecting nurses, carers and support workers with temporary shifts at health and social care organisations.

**Where is Florence headquartered?**

Florence is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

**When was Florence founded?**

Florence was founded in 2016.

**Who founded Florence?**

Florence was founded by Charles Armitage, Dan Blake.

**How much funding has Florence raised?**

Florence has raised $50M (Series B) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Florence?**

Florence is categorized under Staffing, Scheduling on DHRMap.

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