Facebook is today celebrating 11 businesses that have graduated from the third chapter of its successful Facebook Accelerator London programme.
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Revolut raises $500m funding as it sets sight on profitability and daily adoption in 2020
Revolut, the global financial platform with over 10 million customers worldwide, has today raised an additional $500 million in Series D funding, taking the total amount raised by the company to $836 million.
Fintech personal finance market to top 2.7trn by 2023
The last decade has seen a surge in the number of fintech startups, using technology to make it easier for people to make payments, invest, or get loans.
Urban Logistics seeks funds as warehouse boom stacks up
Urban Logistics, which owns warehouses, has launched a £100 million fundraising to support new property acquisitions.
Amber energy secures £1million to support strategic growth
Amber energy, the Cardiff-based energy management consultancy and utilitech pioneer, has received a boost to its working capital in the form of a long-term, unsecured loan of £1million.
OnBuy, the UK-founded Amazon rival secures £3 million investment
One of the world’s fastest-growing marketplaces has secured a £3 million investment from a leading London-based VC fund.
£300,000 investment by Ufi and the Development Bank of Wales to inspire bright young futures
Newport-based early years education technology specialists Kinderly has secured a £300,000 investment to help give children a great start in life, regardless of their circumstances or need.
UK FinTech Rimilia secures $15m funding to fuel continued growth and international expansion
Rimilia, the leading SaaS-based fintech company, today announced it has secured $15 million in growth funding.
Aldermore funds Manchester fashion and footwear brand specialists Northern Sole
Aldermore, the specialist bank, has agreed a new funding deal with Northern Sole Supply Co Limited, the fashion, accessories and footwear brand specialists.
Five young entrepreneurs announced as finalists in Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge
The Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge, an annual online tech-entrepreneurship competition for young people across Europe, has announced the five finalists who will compete for the competition’s £10,000 Grand Prize, which also includes funding, mentorship and a technology package.
Maven leads £2.1 million seed funding in Oak Intranet
Oak Intranet today announced a £2.1 million additional seed funding round led by existing investors Maven Capital Partners.
30 of the UKs fastest growing tech startups selected for Tech Nation’s growth programme
Tech Nation, the UK network for ambitious tech entrepreneurs, has revealed the 30 companies joining its prestigious Upscale programme for the UK’s most exciting and fastest growing scaleup tech companies.
Eileen Burbidge steps down as chair of Tech Nation
Eileen Burbidge, the chair of government-funded industry body Tech Nation is stepping down after five years in the role.
Facebook boosts British tech sector with 1,000 new jobs
A thousand jobs are to be created by Facebook in Britain this year in a significant boost to the technology sector before Brexit.
Get Work partners with Google to help tradespeople grow their businesses
Get Work has partnered with Google to provide a fully automated lead generation service for tradespeople.
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