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Paddle Creative Client Investment Success: Helping World-Changing Brands Scale

From Seed to Series C, we engineer the high-performance Webflow infrastructure that ambitious brands use to satisfy investor due diligence and scale at breakneck speed.

First Published:
04 Mar 2026
Last Updated:
05 Mar 2026
Author
Claire Connelly
Claire Connelly
Paddle Creative Client Investment Success: Helping World-Changing Brands Scale
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TL:DR

Paddle Creative has supported startups and scaleups attract over $250+ in funding over the past 12-months via our Webflow and marketing support and expertise.

Websites are not usually built for funding alone, but to gain customers and grow your business. But there is no doubt that a world-class website and supported marketing often help to attract funding when sought.

Can the right website help you raise funding? In venture-backed startups, your site is often the first layer of investor due diligence. It signals maturity, technical capability, and clarity of vision before a pitch deck is even opened.

At Paddle Creative, we don’t just build websites; we engineer growth infrastructure for the world’s most ambitious scale-ups. Over the past 12 months, our partners have secured over $200 million in combined funding across Seed to Series C rounds. We specialise in supporting fast-growth teams who need to move at breakneck speed without sacrificing technical integrity.

‍Fundraising on a deadline?

Don't let a legacy website stall your due diligence. We specialise in high-speed, high-performance builds that satisfy investors and launch in weeks, not months.

NatureMetrics

How We Helped NatureMetrics Prepare for a $25M Series B

NatureMetrics is a global leader in biodiversity monitoring, using eDNA technology to turn nature into data. To support their transition to a SaaS model and a major funding push, they needed to migrate a massive 200-page site to a custom Webflow build – on a non-negotiable 4-week deadline.

  • Our Role: We executed a high-speed migration and custom redesign that balanced complex scientific storytelling with a sleek, tech-forward aesthetic.
  • The Outcome: The site launched on time, serving as a critical platform for their eDNA SaaS rollout and investor engagement. Since the launch, NatureMetrics has secured a $25M Series B round and earned a prestigious nomination for the Earthshot Prize.

Paddle Creative Insight: During funding rounds, founders often underestimate how deeply investors analyse site clarity and technical stability. We treat launch deadlines like investor deadlines – because they usually are.

Swap

How We Supported Swap Through Series A, B, and C Growth

Swap is an international e-commerce returns and logistics powerhouse, becoming a viable rival to Shopify.

We designed and built their first-ever website in Webflow after discovery calls with their ambitious founders, Sam Atkinson and Zach Bailet.

After a successful initial launch with us in 2022, their rapid growth required a complete repositioning and rebrand to communicate their sophisticated "operating system" for brands. Three Paddle Creative-built Webflow websites later, and Swap is enroute as one of the world’s fastest growing startups.

  • Our Role: Working directly with founders Sam and Zach, we transformed complex Figma concepts into a high-performance Webflow site in just a few weeks. We built a robust, scalable CMS that allows their marketing team to manage a global product offering without developer bottlenecks.
  • We followed the initial launch with two further Webflow website builds, building at speed.
  • The Outcome: Following their $9m Series A, Swap successfully closed a massive $40M Series B in early 2025, followed by a $100M Series C in January 2026.

Gaia

How We Empowered Gaia to Raise $23M and Scale to the USA

Gaia is revolutionising fertility financing. After raising $30M, they underwent a major rebrand and needed a unique Webflow "experience" that reflected the compassionate, human nature of their mission.

  • Our Role: We delivered a custom, collage-style visual experience within a tight 3-week window, ensuring their rebrand launched exactly on schedule. We also provided deep-level onboarding to empower their internal stakeholders to manage the site independently.
  • The Outcome: Our partnership has spanned over two years, supporting Gaia through their initial $23M investment success and their recent, highly anticipated expansion into the USA market.

Donkey Republic

Migration to Webflow with Paddle Creative helped Donkey Republic secure additional €10m share valuation

Danish bike-sharing operator, Donkey Republic is one of the world-leading bike-sharing companies, operating in over 60 countries and over 20,000 bikes. It positioned itself as “The most trusted micro mobility partner to Northern European cities”.

After successfully hitting the €1bn valuation range, they needed a website to help them move quicker and better reflect their offering. Paddle Creative built a custom Webflow website that now powers their marketing team to move at speed and fully reflects their offering.

  • Our Role: We developed a Webflow website, with custom elements such as map finder, localization and custom pricing options in just 5-weeks. We onboarded their marketing team to ensure full post-launch empowerment.
  • The Outcome: Nasdaq listed Donkey Republic raised an additional €10m by carrying out a private placement.

Why the World’s Fastest-Growing Startups Choose Paddle Creative

Paddle Creative was founded by marketer, Matt Connelly, who has been helping to scale global businesses for over 20 years. As a result, we are not just a Webflow agency. We are Webflow experts with marketing expertise, working as an extension of your team.

We are there for reactive and proactive marketing challenges and are well-versed in fast-paced growth environments.

Your Certified Webflow Premium Partner

Paddle Creative is a Certified Webflow Premium Partner – an elite status held by only a handful of agencies globally. This isn't just a badge; it's a guarantee that we meet the highest standards of Webflow development and have a proven track record of delivering for reputable global businesses.

The Paddle Portal & Efficiency Stack

We’ve removed the "agency friction" so you can move as fast as your market:

  • Paddle Portal: A transparent, bespoke task management platform.
  • 24-Hour Response: We operate at startup speed, responding to requests within one business day.
  • No Dev Queues: We act as a dedicated extension of your internal team.
  • Marketing Insight: We don't just push pixels; we prioritise updates that drive ROI and conversion.

The Paddle Promise

We build with a commitment to your peace of mind. Every project includes our 'Confident Launch' QA Report, a three-month 'Bug-Free' Guarantee, and full video onboarding. You get total control over your site, with no mystery bugs and no launch-day stress.

Award-winning

Our commitment to technical precision and creative impact hasn't gone unnoticed. Paddle Creative is an award-winning Webflow agency, recognised by the industry for delivering world-class digital experiences.

Build the foundation for your next round.

Whether you are a startup, preparing for Seed or Series C, your digital infrastructure shouldn't be an afterthought. Join the 150+ global companies that use Paddle Creative as their unfair advantage in the market.

Book a Call with a Webflow Expert

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First Published:
04 Mar 2026
Last Reviewed by Paddle Creative:
05 Mar 2026

FAQs

Does a website really impact fundraising?

Yes. For many investors, your website is the first touchpoint during due diligence. It signals maturity, clarity, and technical capability. A slow or broken site can create "friction" that slows investment decisions.

Webflow is perfect for most startups as it empowers marketing teams to move at speed and pivot just as quickly if required.

Should startups redesign before a funding round?

If your current site doesn't reflect your current traction, new positioning, or technical sophistication, a redesign can significantly strengthen investors’ perception during an active raise.

How quickly can Paddle Creative support a funding deadline?

We regularly execute full migrations, rebrands, and custom builds within 3-4 weeks, specifically aligned to investor roadshows and launch timelines.

Do you work with venture-backed startups only?

While we specialise in high-growth, venture-backed scale-ups and SaaS companies, we provide the same enterprise-grade infrastructure to any business looking to professionalise its digital presence for growth.

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