Fuel Ventures, one of the UK’s leading venture capital firms, has led a £4 million funding round in Prosper, a high-net-worth wealth management platform that combines cutting-edge AI with expert financial insights.
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BGF supports UK and Ireland’s growth with £489M in 2024 investments
BGF, the most active growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland, deployed £489 million in 2024, welcoming 47 new businesses into its expanding portfolio of 360 companies.
Prisoners could get ‘AI cellmate’ to help them learn
Prisoners in the UK may soon benefit from an artificial intelligence system designed to transform how they access and engage with education.
GRYD Energy raises £1M to roll out zero-cost solar subscriptions nationwide
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Gresham House Ventures invests €4.25m in accessibility platform Mobility Mojo
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Sir Len Blavatnik pumps $827m more into DAZN as sports streamer chases billion-user goal
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Founder of Hiring Hub ‘burns the boats’ as he confirms departure after 14 years
Hiring Hub co-founder Simon Swan ends his 14-year journey at the Manchester-based tech firm, as he ‘burns the boats’ to explore new horizons.
Government-backed train ticket website set to shake up the market — but not until 2026
A new government-backed train ticket retailer is to be launched online, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of consolidating UK rail fares into a single digital platform.
Fuel Ventures and Oxford Capital join forces with $1M backing for Egregious to fight AI-driven deception
In a move reflecting mounting concerns about disinformation and cyber threats, UK-based venture capital firms Fuel Ventures and Oxford Capital have co-led a $1 million pre-seed funding round in Egregious.
Trump presidency could divert $33 billion in Chinese investment to UK, claims VC firm
UK venture capital firm Fuel Ventures predicts $33bn in Chinese investment could shift to the UK under Donald Trump’s second presidency, boosting Britain’s tech sector.
Seed capital fund opens for third year to boost the UK’s colouration industry
Discover The Dyers’ Company Seed Capital Investment Fund offering up to £25k for UK entrepreneurs in colour science, textile dyeing, food tech and more. Apply by 5th March 2025 for the third-year initiative driving the future of colouration innovation.
New tax checks on side hustles like eBay and Vinted risk confusion over different reporting periods
HMRC is set to receive income details from online platforms like eBay and Vinted, but tax experts warn that mismatched reporting periods could catch UK sellers off guard.
Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies retakes Crafter’s Companion reins amid pre-pack rescue
Sara Davies, Dragons’ Den entrepreneur, returns as CEO of Crafter’s Companion through a pre-pack insolvency deal, aiming to save 100 jobs and refocus on core paper crafts.
Emma Watson’s gin brand nets £5m as Renais plots global expansion
Renais, the premium gin brand co-founded by actress Emma Watson, has raised £5m to expand into new markets including Dubai, Canada and the US, backed by InvestBev and Maison Villevert.
Robok secures £1m in UKRI funding to revolutionise AI safety in UK ports and warehouses
AI spinout RoboK has secured £1m in UKRI funding to lead the PALLETS project, transforming safety and efficiency in UK ports and warehouses through AI-powered real-time hazard detection.
