Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 15th January 2026 Issue no. 1193
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Invoice finance solution helps secure Abbee’s expansion plans
Abbee - whose robotic cleaning systems facilitate multiple units to operate collaboratively across expansive environments - has partnered with Optimum Finance to secure a tailored Invoice Finance facility, supporting its rapid growth and ongoing innovation in the commercial cleaning sector.
Founded in 2024, Abbee has quickly carved a niche by providing advanced vacuuming robots designed specifically for large-scale commercial spaces such as offices, hotels, and schools. These are ideal for clients requiring efficiency, scalability and minimal human intervention.
The company has already attracted major customers, including a large investment service firm in London, which operates 60 robots per floor in its office buildings, and a multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London. These clients benefit from a fully autonomous cleaning solution that runs continuously with minimal oversight.
As the company expands its client base, it is also growing its product range, with plans to launch new robots for floor and window cleaning later this year. With international customers from Aberdeen to Madrid, it is gaining significant momentum across the commercial cleaning industry.
To support this rapid expansion, it sought a flexible financial solution to unlock cash flow and continue investing in new technology. Optimum Finance's Invoice Finance facility enables the company to release funds tied up in unpaid invoices, providing vital liquidity to scale operations.
"Invoice finance allows us to access funds immediately, so we don't have to wait for weeks or months to reinvest in production, new technology, or expansion," explains Abbee’s founder, Michael Richardson. "It's a vital tool that ensures we can meet demand and continue to move forward."
With long payment terms common among its larger clients, access to working capital has been essential for Abbee as it scales. The Invoice Finance solution offers quick, flexible funding to maintain momentum and reinvest in production and growth without delays.
"The flexibility we've gained with Optimum Finance supports everything from technology upgrades to international expansion," Michael adds.
As Abbee continues to innovate - with new products on the horizon - the company remains focused on transforming how commercial spaces approach large-scale cleaning.
"We're incredibly excited about the future," says Michael. "And we're just getting started. Our mission is to provide the best cleaning solutions that are scalable, efficient and innovative, and we look forward to continuing to lead the charge in this space."
Anthony Persse, CEO at Optimum Finance, says the Optimum team recognised Abbee's potential early on, and worked with the business to create a flexible funding solution that matched its ambitious growth plans. "Its forward-thinking approach to product development and ambition in the commercial cleaning space make the company a particularly exciting client to work with,” he explains. “By unlocking cash tied up in invoices, we're helping Abbee stay agile and continue delivering cutting-edge solutions to its growing customer base."
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