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August 9, 2022

Pollen to update employees on company’s future after administration rumours

Employees question the company’s future, as management says it’s seeking deal with ‘large, well known entertainment company’ and acquisition rumours abound.


London-based events startup Pollen is set to make an announcement on the company’s future this week after reports emerged that it could go into administration.

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The Pollen CEO’s Slack message to staff on July 1
Pollen CEO Callum Negus-Fancey's Slack message to staff, continued
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