Given the success of last years hunt James Caan is repeating his search to find recruitment entrepreneurs worthy of investment and mentoring to help them drive their business
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A starters guide to business incubation in London
In many respects there’s never been a better time to set up a new business. The digital revolution has opened up the world and new markets, while digital technology and mobile computing continues to spur innovation and inspire new entrepreneurs.
Zynga buys British game maker NaturalMotion for $527m
Former Oxford University student Torsten Reil sells his company to US giant Zynga for $527m
Revolutionary solar panel firm raises £120K in less than 10 days on Crowdcube
This year a British firm is set to turn the solar panel industry on its head when it puts its revolutionary new photovoltaic (solar) panel tiles into production, after raising £120,000 on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube in less than 10 days.
Telefónica makes Davos commitment to kickstart digital Europe
Telefónica, has reinforced its commitment to Europe’s digital economy with two important initiatives targeted at narrowing the “cultural divide” between universities, start-ups and multinational corporations and raising awareness of the importance of the digital economy for Europe’s growth.
Iceotope raises $10M in series A funding round
Sheffield-based tech start-up secures significant international investment and launches a new strategic partnership
Crowd Racing opens up racehorse ownership on the world’s first crowdfunding site for horse racing
Horse racing is enjoyed by many millions across the UK’s 60 tracks and yet traditionally ownership of a Thoroughbred has been the preserve of the few. That is set to change with the launch of Crowd Racing, the world’s first crowdfunding platform to offer shares in racehorses to the general public.
Zirtual opens up To allow anyone to hire their own virtual assistants
After three years of operating in invite-only mode Zirtual, operating in the US, which enables anyone to hire a virtual assistant for as little as $99 a month have opened their doors to all users.
Online Booking Platform BookingBug Raises Further $1M
UK startup BookingBug, which provides an online booking and reservation platform for businesses has raised a further $1 million in funding.
Albion Ventures invests £3.1M in third hydro project
Albion Ventures, one of the largest independent venture capital investors in the UK, has invested £3.1 million in partnership with Perth-based developer, Green Highland Renewables.
£200,000 investment up for grabs as Worth Foundation search for retail ideas
The Worth Foundation Fund, set up by the founders of Worth Retail has been launched the only retail-specific competition of its kind. The competition will see an expert panel scouring the nation for a retail entrepreneur with a big idea that will get tills ringing.
Crowdfunding pitches direct to your TV screen
Businesses looking to raise money through crowd funding are now able to feature their promotional videos on a new multi-channel offering including, what is said to be the first TV programme, dedicated to this ever growing alternative funding sector.
Craft beer startup Beer52 toasts smashing crowdfunding target
The UK’s fastest growing craft beer club, Beer52, has raised £100,000 from the crowd to grow their online community to 10,000 members in 2014.
Zapp partners with five leading UK banks to its mobile payment service
HSBC, first direct, Nationwide, Santander and Metro Bank will roll out Zapp mobile payments to 18 million customers across the UK.
60% of SMEs are shunning banks as ‘Alternative funding’ goes mainstream
As two thirds of SMEs report that they need funding to grow, over 60 per cent say they have either used crowdlending or would consider doing so, according to new research. In fact, nearly one in five SME owners or decision makers report they have already used crowdlending.
