Strava has acquired UK-based coaching app Runna in a multimillion-pound deal, delivering a major payday for its founders and boosting Strava’s fast-growing running community.
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Vizzy raises £3.65m to reinvent the CV for a new generation of talent
Talent platform Vizzy, used by Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith, secures £3.65m seed funding to transform CVs for digital natives and revolutionise early careers recruitment.
Inicio AI secures £2.6m to transform affordability assessments after pitch win triumph
Coventry-based FinTech Inicio AI lands £2.6M seed funding to scale its AI-powered affordability solution, following victory at Birmingham Tech Week’s OneToWin competition.
Booked it secures £2.5m investment as it eyes £1bn in bookings
Booked it lands £2.5m from Calculus Capital to fuel expansion and hit £1bn in bookings. The tech firm powers advanced digital booking for social and entertainment venues.
Dosen.io raises $2.3 million in oversubscribed round to stop ‘quiet quitting’
AI workplace platform Dosen.io secures $2.3m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to help companies combat ‘quiet quitting’ by aligning employee purpose with company goals.
Sipay, Europe’s fastest-growing fintech, raises $78m Series B, hitting $875m valuation
Turkey’s leading fintech Sipay has raised $78 million in a Series B round led by Elephant VC, reaching a valuation of over $875 million as it eyes international growth following rapid domestic success.
Wrexham’s Hollywood owners seek new investors to back Premier League dream
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are looking for new investors to support Wrexham AFC’s rise through the football leagues as the club’s financial losses grow despite record revenues.
Finalists revealed for Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025
Fifteen global finalists have been announced for the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025, competing across Fintech, Cleantech and Data & AI for the chance to scale tech solutions with global impact.
Gold prices hit record high as investors seek haven from Trump’s tariffs
Gold surges to a record $3,120 per ounce as US tariffs and inflation fears drive demand. Analysts expect further gains amid geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.
Gillian Anderson’s G spot energy drink lands in Sainsbury’s with female-first focus
Actress Gillian Anderson launches G Spot, a natural energy drink targeting women, now stocked in 370 Sainsbury’s stores. Backed by Heineken, the brand tackles energy with a wellness-first, female-led approach.
Frasers blocks Boohoo name change to Debenhams amid deepening rivalry
Frasers Group has blocked Boohoo’s plan to rename its holding company Debenhams, intensifying tensions between the retail rivals. Boohoo vows to continue rebranding efforts despite setback.
WH Smith to disappear from high street after 233 years in £76m sale to Modella Capital
WH Smith has sold its 480 UK high street stores to Modella Capital for £76m, ending a 233-year legacy. Stores will be rebranded as TG Jones as WH Smith focuses on global travel retail.
Fevertree sales fizz in US with 9% boost, offsetting UK slowdown
Fevertree posts strong full-year results as US sales rise 9%, offsetting a dip in UK performance. Profits jump 66% and a £100m shareholder return is on the cards.
British start-up wins £1m AI prize for breakthrough slashing materials development from years to days
A British start-up pioneering artificial intelligence to accelerate materials development has won the UK Government’s £1 million Manchester Prize.
Vouchsafe secures £1 million pre-seed funding to tackle ID poverty and transform identity verification
Vouchsafe raises £1m pre-seed funding to revolutionise identity verification and fight ID poverty. Discover how their innovative approach is driving financial and digital inclusion.
