Anthony Thomson is launching Family Offices Bank in Jersey to serve ultra-wealthy clients with $30m+ in assets, aiming for 2,000 customers and a $10bn balance sheet by 2030.
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Frugalpac launches £5m crowdfunding round to scale world-first paper bottle technology
Ipswich-based Frugalpac has launched a £5m Crowdcube campaign to expand its paper bottle technology globally and develop new sustainable packaging, including paper paint pots.
Aira secures €150m to accelerate Europe’s switch from gas boilers to heat pumps
Clean energy-tech firm Aira has raised €150m from existing investors to expand heat pump production, R&D, and operations as it targets Europe’s 130 million gas boilers.
Maven invests £1.5m in Blueskytec to accelerate hardware-based cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
Maven Capital Partners has invested £1.5m in Blueskytec via the South West Investment Fund to scale its hardware-based cybersecurity for defence, energy and civil nuclear sectors.
Deliveroo posts £19m loss despite £1bn revenue as Doordash takeover costs bite
Deliveroo reported a £19.2m loss for H1 2025 despite £1bn in revenue, citing costs linked to its £2.9bn takeover by US rival DoorDash, set to complete this year.
Wise shareholders vote to move primary listing to US and extend co-founder’s voting control
Wise shareholders have approved plans to shift the fintech’s primary listing to New York and extend Kristo Kaarmann’s enhanced voting rights for 10 more years, despite co-founder opposition.
Müller acquires Dragon rejected Biotiful Gut Health as it enters functional dairy market
Müller UK & Ireland has acquired kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health to expand into the growing functional health dairy market, with founder Natasha Bowes staying on in an advisory role.
British Business Bank returns to profit with £144m gain and expanded investment role
The British Business Bank posts a £144m profit after two years of losses, as its portfolio grows 19% and it prepares for an expanded role backed by £6.6bn in new government capital.
Uber to buy 20,000 self-driving taxis in $300m Lucid partnership
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.
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.
