Floks
Yorkshire & the Humber
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund I
Founded by Sophie Platts, Floks specialises in sustainable bedding including duvets, pillows and mattress toppers, all made from British wool and organic cotton and manufactured in Yorkshire.
In 2023 Floks accessed £100,000 of equity investment from Mercia Debt Finance via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund I. The funding enabled the business to step up its marketing campaign and develop new products to expand its range.
Having begun selling her products online in 2021, the launch of Floks resulted from Sophie’s own inability to sleep and was inspired by her two Yorkshire grandfathers – one a farmer and the other who worked in textiles.
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