Uber will roll out 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs from 2025 in a $300m investment deal, signalling a major push into autonomous ride-hailing in the US and beyond.
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Lloyds eyes Curve acquisition in fintech push to rival Apple Pay
Lloyds Banking Group is in advanced talks to acquire digital wallet Curve in a deal worth up to £120m, as it seeks to challenge Apple Pay and expand its payments infrastructure.
Aldermore provides £25m funding package to boost Osprey’s EV charging hub rollout
Aldermore provides £25m funding to Osprey Charging as part of a £110m facility to accelerate the rollout of super-fast EV charging hubs across key UK locations.
My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m to fuel next stage of growth and retail expansion
Maternal health brand My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m in follow-on funding led by Pembroke VCT to fuel e-commerce, product innovation, and retail expansion across the UK.
Rapidrop secures multi-million pound investment from BGF to fire up international expansion
UK fire safety manufacturer Rapidrop Global Ltd has landed a significant multi-million pound investment from BGF as it gears up for its next phase of global growth.
ThinCats hits record lending levels with £381m despite challenging UK business climate
ThinCats, the alternative lender focused on mid-sized SMEs, has announced a record year of lending for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, providing £381 million in funding to businesses across the UK.
Six pioneering AI and data projects hailed for real-world environmental impact after £2m Innovate UK backing
A £2 million investment by Innovate UK has successfully propelled six innovative artificial intelligence and data-driven projects into real-world application, delivering tangible environmental benefits while unlocking additional funding and commercial traction.
Profits soar at AI lending fintech Abound as borrowers turn away from traditional banks
Abound, one of London’s fastest-rising fintech stars, has posted a 25-fold surge in profits as borrowers increasingly turn to its AI-powered loans platform over traditional lenders.
Hived raises $42m to roll out electric delivery fleet across southern England
Electric parcel delivery startup Hived raises $42 million from Japan-backed investors to expand its fleet beyond London into Bristol, Bath, and Brighton.
Propel Finance secures £1.5bn to boost UK SME lending
Propel Finance has secured £1.5bn in funding from major financial institutions including Barclays, Bank of America and the British Business Bank to expand SME lending across the UK.
Roomix raises £850k to expand family-focused custom furniture platform
Roomix, the UK startup transforming how families furnish their homes, secures £850k to expand its custom furniture offering and nationwide network of artisan makers.
Leading creators Chris Williamson and James Smith raise $3.7M for Neutonic at $20M valuation
Neutonic, the nootropics brand co-founded by James Smith and Chris Williamson, raises $3.7M at a $20M valuation to expand in the UK, US, and beyond.
UK takeover surge hits £74bn in first half of 2025, highest since 2021
Takeover activity in the UK surges to £74bn in H1 2025, driven by private equity and US buyers, amid FCA concerns over market abuse leaks.
Fuel Ventures leads £525k investment in Eventwise to scale event budgeting platform
Event budgeting platform Eventwise raises £525k in funding led by Fuel Ventures to enhance tech, expand operations and support growing client base.
£100m Super League Golf Revolution: Billionaire Founder Taps UAE’s Net Worth Investors
The World Players Super League (WPSL), a pioneering golf league that brings together amateur golfers from around the world to compete in a single, global competition, has generated significant interest from investors.
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