Swedish startup Alrik has secured new investment to accelerate its mission of transforming construction logistics, raising fresh funding led by Nordic VC People Ventures and with further backing from existing investor Pi Labs.
Category: Get Funded
Oxford Brain Diagnostics to roll out revolutionary dementia technology following UK and US regulatory approvals
Oxford Brain Diagnostics (OBD) is preparing to launch its groundbreaking technology for the early diagnosis of dementia across the UK and US healthcare markets, following a wave of key regulatory approvals that mark a major milestone in the company’s growth.
BGF pledges £3 billion to support UK growth businesses, with £300 million aimed at female-led firms
BGF, the UK’s most prolific private equity investor, has announced plans to invest £3 billion into British growth companies over the next five years, in a move designed to back the next generation of entrepreneurs and help stimulate regional economies.
Asda billionaire Zuber Issa backs revival of iconic British oil brand Duckhams
Zuber Issa, the billionaire entrepreneur who co-led the £6.8 billion acquisition of Asda in 2021, is investing millions in a new venture — the revival of Duckhams, a storied British motor oil brand once favoured by Formula 1 legends including Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna.
US investor group in talks to buy OnlyFans in deal reportedly worth up to $8bn
Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans parent Fenix International, is reportedly exploring an $8bn sale to US firm Forest Road Company after earning over $1bn in dividends.
Pink Storage expands into Nottingham with £1.5m investment following StoreWise acquisition
Fast-growing self storage operator Pink Storage has completed a £1.5 million investment into a newly acquired site in Nottingham, marking the latest milestone in its ambitious UK expansion strategy.
ScaleWise backs BGF’s £15m investment in Cronofy with hands-on due diligence support
ScaleWise supported BGF’s £15m investment in scheduling platform Cronofy, delivering practitioner-led commercial due diligence to help drive scalable post-investment growth.
Strava’s valuation jumps to $2.2bn following acquisition of UK running app Runna
Strava has boosted its valuation to $2.2bn following its acquisition of London-based coaching app Runna, as it continues to grow post-pandemic and expands its UK tech presence.
Sir Jony Ive’s tech start-up to merge with OpenAI in $6.5bn deal
OpenAI acquires io, the design-led tech start-up founded by former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive, in a $6.5bn deal to accelerate its move into AI hardware.
Gresham House Ventures backs Penfold with £3.9m to drive digital pension growth
Gresham House Ventures leads a £3.9m investment round in digital pension provider Penfold to boost SME growth and enhance its workplace pension app.
AI cash boom masks rise of ‘zombiecorns’ as funding gaps widen in startup ecosystem
New SVB report reveals AI startups dominate venture funding, but warns of ‘zombiecorns’—overfunded companies with weak growth and poor unit economics.
Sention Technologies secures £3.7m seed round to revolutionise battery diagnostics
London-based battery tech start-up Sention Technologies has raised £3.7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its cutting-edge diagnostic tools for the battery industry.
EatClub raises $18.2M Series A as it launches in UK, marking post-COVID comeback
Australian restaurant tech startup EatClub raises $18.2M and launches in London, bouncing back from COVID to expand globally with dynamic pricing and seamless dining incentives.
Revolut names Paris as European HQ with €1bn investment, raising fresh concerns for London
Revolut will invest €1bn and create 200 jobs in France as it designates Paris its European HQ—heightening concerns about London’s status as a fintech capital.
UK business investment surges at fastest pace in two years, defying tax hike fears
UK business investment rose 5.9% in Q1 2025—the strongest growth since 2023—offsetting public spending cuts and defying fears over payroll tax increases.
Need data that holds up in the boardroom — and the press? Trends Research is the UK's specialist SME research company, with a 750,000-strong panel and a 2,000-response minimum on every survey. AI-augmented analysis, headline-ready insights, and 38 years of trust built through Business Matters magazine. Trusted by Vodafone, BT, O2 and top UK PR agencies. From brief to deliverable in 10 working days — or 3 for press-led work. Request a quote today at https://trendsresearch.co.uk/
