London-based experiential learning platform Yayem announces $2M funding round for global expansion

Nicolas Buteau and Lindsey ElkinLondon-based startup Yayem recently has announced a funding round of $2 million. Investors include Cleo Sham (former Partner at Stride VC), Alon Lits (former Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Uber and now Founder and CEO of Panda Health), Robbie Khazzam (former Head of Uber Canada and current CEO of Float), Meg Donovan (Global Marketing Leader and former Uber and Masterclass Executive), Lyle Adams (Founder and CEO of Spry), and Kim Durand (Founder and CEO of Cheaf).Founded by Lindsey Elkin and Nicolas Buteau in 2021, Yayem is an experiential learning platform for hybrid professionals and teams.Yayem introduces itself as a digital membership that unlocks access to people, experiences and spaces in global cities, making the world feel limitless and like home. The company will further expand its international presence with the capital and a newly launched mobile app which acts as a passport to physical spaces, diverse learning opportunities, and a global network of professionals and digital nomads.