London-based start-ups raised more than $10 billion in funding last year, cementing the capital’s status as Europe’s leading technology hub.
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UK’s first circular economy for battery metals secures deal with lead-acid battery recycling group
The deal is said to be a positive step towards a cleaner, greener future in the UK, especially in the battery sector
Eco pet product start-up Project Blu secures multi-million-pound deal with US venture capital firm Metamorphosis
Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm dedicated to the incubation and acceleration of businesses in the pet industry.
Europe’s Leading Tech for Good VC to support the North of England through partnership with NorthInvest
Europe’s Leading Tech for Good VC to support the North of England through partnership with NorthInvest
Stanhope Financial Group Launches following $3.5m funding drive, offers SMEs tier one global banking services
Global fintech provider brings together global transaction banking, asset management, investment banking via a single digital platform
Kylie Minogue joins Robbie Williams as shareholder in UK music streaming innovator ROXi
UK music streaming innovator ROXi announces pop legend Kylie Minogue has joined Robbie Williams as a major shareholder at ROXi
Sweaty Betty in sprint for new investor to cash in on lockdown demand
Strong sales of its £95 figure-hugging leggings during lockdown have prompted Sweaty Betty to limber up for a new investor.
HUUB launches crowdfunding campaign amidst endurance sport boom
Derby based HUUB, leaders in the £60 million UK triathlon apparel and accessories market, today announced the launch of their Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign as they look to raise a minimum of £250,000 to accelerate growth into new territories, and through category expansion and extension.
Ecommerce platform Clearbanc injects £500m into British startups
Ecommerce investor Clearbanc has announced its plans to invest £500m into British SMEs over the next year as part of its UK launch.
Crowdcube & Seedrs to merge to create one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces
Crowdcube and Seedrs today announced that they have agreed terms for a merger, in a move that will accelerate their plans to create the world’s largest private equity marketplace and further democratise investment.
Under-5s toy retailer Kidly raises £4.2m
An online toy retailer set up by one of the first employees at Asos has raised £4.2 million from investors after a rise in sales driven by parents looking to entertain their children during lockdown.
Zilch raises $10m to scale its unique BNPL Anywhere offering
Zilch has announced $10m in new funding to continue scaling its unique over-the-top Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business.
Electric vehicle charge network ChargePoint bags $127 million from investors
ChargePoint, one of the world’s oldest and largest electric vehicle charging networks, has closed on a $127 million funding round, much of it from existing investors, the company said on Wednesday.
Clampdown on EIS tax break knocks £200 million off amount raised in 2018/19
Tax-efficient Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) companies raised almost £200 million less in 2019/20 due to stricter rules on venture capital investing.