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Sarah Ferguson's vVoosh Fiasco: £1M Taxpayer Funds Wasted

12/6/2025

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The app vVoosh, backed by Sarah Ferguson, received over £1 million in taxpayer funds before failing to launch.
Manuel Fernandez founded vVoosh, which raised about £9 million but faced legal threats and director communication breakdowns.
Ferguson's ties to the firm have raised questions about her judgment, especially after a cryptocurrency firm she represented also failed.
Administrators report uncertainty about creditor recoveries as the company winds up.

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The app vVoosh, backed by Sarah Ferguson, received over £1 million in taxpayer funds before failing to launch.
Manuel Fernandez founded vVoosh, which raised about £9 million but faced legal threats and director communication breakdowns.
Ferguson's ties to the firm have raised questions about her judgment, especially after a cryptocurrency firm she represented also failed.
Administrators report uncertainty about creditor recoveries as the company winds up.