Tended builds wearable geospatial positioning devices that alert rail workers when they exit designated safe zones and improve onsite safety. Organisations can map safe work zones in an online Dashboard and attach devices to assets including on-track plant (OTP), on-track machinery (OTM) and protection equipment. The devices display live locations to enhance worksite visibility and reduce risks such as points run throughs, collisions and objects left on the line. The company is led by CEO and Founder Leo Scott Smith and is based in Lincoln, UK. Tended intends to use the funds to grow its IP portfolio, accelerate development of its wearable device and increase headcount across sales and engineering. No operating metrics or prior funding details were mentioned in the article. Tended builds geofencing and geospatial products that let managers set 'safe' and 'unsafe' locations on a dashboard while wearables pinpoint workers and assets and alert users when they are unsafe. Its technology is deployed in heavy industries, with customers and partners including Network Rail, Siemens, Morgan Sindall and Amey. The company launched its Geofencing product in March 2023 and has secured contracts and pilots with Siemens Mobility. Tended says its tools provide insights to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents on-site. It is working in partnership with the European Space Agency on the next generation of its product and has secured major R&D funding to complete that iteration. Management states the product improves safety and efficiency in the rail industry and aims to reduce preventable fatalities in heavy industries. Tended develops wearable safety devices combined with behavioural psychology to transform safety in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, utilities and logistics. Its platform uses psychometrics to uncover the drivers of unsafe behaviours and delivers personalised recommendations alongside wearable alerts. The company recently added a safety culture solution that provides in-depth insights and resources to drive positive behavioural change. Tended’s wearables reinforce safer actions by warning employees before entering hazardous areas. The startup counts customers including Siemens, Rolls‑Royce, Network Rail, Unilever and Babcock. Financially, Tended has raised a £2.4m Series A and now has £4.4m in total funding to support growth and further R&D.

Total raised

$8M

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3

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Equity

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May 2025