A SCOTTISH online link-up platform described as “Tinder for retailers” has secured a £300,000 investment.

Product Guru has received financial backing from Asia-based retail technology investor Belmond Capital, Scotmid and Scottish Enterprise.

Buyers from high street shops including John Lewis, Tesco and TK Maxx have signed up to use the technology platform, which allows them to find new products.

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Simon Coyle, who launched the Glasgow-based firm in September, said: “Buyers are pushed for time, so Product Guru makes it quicker, easier and - ultimately - cheaper for them to connect with potential suppliers.”

Patricia Poon, of Belmond Capital, said the firm is “solving problems on both sides of the fence”.