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Trump re-election predicted to boost UK with $33 billion in Chinese investment
Venture capital firm Fuel Ventures predicts Chinese investment could pivot to the UK following Donald Trump’s re-election, potentially bringing $33 billion in new opportunities.
UK space sector outpaces economy as M&A activity skyrockets
The UK’s space sector is expanding faster than the overall economy, contributing £17.5bn annually. Discover how soaring M&A activity, technological innovation, and SME growth are propelling the UK to the forefront of the global space industry.
UK Hotel Pricing Tech Firm Lighthouse Becomes Latest Unicorn with $370 Million Investment
London-based hotel pricing software firm Lighthouse becomes the UK’s latest unicorn after a $370 million investment from KKR, aiming to disrupt the travel tech industry with AI-powered solutions.
Socium raises $5M to become leading HR solution in Francophone Africa
Socium raises $5 million to expand its all-in-one HR management platform in Francophone Africa, aiming to become the leading HR solution for mid-sized companies by enhancing services and regional presence.
Ferguson Whisky Secures £450,000 Funding from Virgin Money to Expand Global Reach
Ferguson Whisky Limited secures £450,000 funding from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to expand operations and meet growing international demand for rare whisky investments.
Virtue Drinks Secures £2 Million Investment from BrewDog Co-Founder and England Footballer
Virtue Drinks secures £2 million investment from BrewDog co-founder James Watt and footballer Eberechi Eze to expand its clean energy drink globally, supporting strategic marketing and distribution efforts.
Vintage teddy bear sales soar amid Paddington Bear revival
Vintage teddy bear sales double as Paddington Bear fans anticipate the new film. Discover how nostalgia is driving a boom in vintage toy collectables ahead of Paddington in Peru.
Killing Kittens seeks £10.5m valuation for global expansion of sex party events
Killing Kittens, the UK sex party organiser, seeks £10.5m valuation to fund global expansion, including new events and ventures, aiming to unify the premium adult market.
Goodstack raises £22m as corporate giving platform targets £2.4bn in employee donations
London-based tech firm Goodstack has secured £22 million in venture capital funding, positioning it to facilitate £2.4 billion in employee donations to good causes this year.
Fleek secures $20.4M to bring global wholesale second-hand fashion market online
Fleek raises $20.4 million to create the first online marketplace for wholesale second-hand fashion, connecting thousands of global suppliers with resellers in over 70 countries.
Fuel Ventures leads £1.5M seed round in Groov to transform embedded lending for SMEs
Fuel Ventures has led a £1.5 million investment in Groov to drive growth in embedded lending, aiming to bridge the $1.2 trillion SME funding gap with flexible capital solutions.
Kuberno raises £9.5m in series a funding co-led by Barclays and Nasdaq Ventures
Kuberno, a leader in legal entity management software, raises £9.5M in Series A funding from Barclays and Nasdaq Ventures to drive global expansion and AI innovation. Discover their growth plans and platform advancements.
Brookfield buys £1.75bn stake in Orsted’s UK offshore wind farms
Brookfield, chaired by former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, has acquired a 12.45% stake in four UK offshore wind farms owned by Orsted for £1.75 billion ($2.3 billion).
South East leads in bank loans to small businesses as other UK regions lag behind
Bank lending to small businesses in the South East has surged, while other UK regions struggle. Find out how British Business Bank’s latest research highlights regional disparities and the impact of permanent government funding.