Investors put record sums into British digital start-ups last year, cementing the country’s position as Europe’s most vibrant hub for fast-growing technology-enabled businesses.
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British Patient Capital commits $45m to Balderton Capital Fund
British Patient Capital, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has committed $45m into Balderton Capital Fund VII, as it closes at $400m.
Coworking Hackathon leads to £100k investment
A business born out of a twelve-hour hackathon has been awarded £100k to turn its pitch into a prototype.
Global training firm invests to diversify into offshore wind safety
The world’s leading safety training provider has made a five-figure investment at its Aberdeen facility to diversify into offshore wind safety training.
Porky Whites gets new sizzle with £750,000 funding boost
Porky Whites, the family-owned brand, which has been serving its special-recipe bangers since 1935 has been given a new sizzle with £750,000 in funding from Independent Growth Finance (IGF).
Startup rejected by Lord Sugar, acquired by Samsung launches to solve supermarket shopping nightmare
Whisk, the world’s smartest food platform acquired by Samsung NEXT earlier this year, has announced the launch of a set of multi-platform apps, featuring a new, connected recipe box and collaborative shopping lists.
SoftBank selling stake in dog-walking app Wag after bad year
Technology giant SoftBank has reportedly agreed to sell its stake in dog-walking app Wag.
Current Health closes $11.5 million series A funding round
Current Health, which offers the leading FDA-cleared, artificial intelligence powered patient management platform has closed a $11.5 million Series A funding round led by MMC Ventures.
Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm InMotion Ventures announces Apex.AI investment
Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital arm InMotion Ventures announces its investment in Apex.AI.
Gameplan raises £500,000 to offer end-to-end solution for workforce & supplier management
London-based start-up Gameplan has announced today that it has raised £500,000 to continue to develop its Integrated Workforce Management software platform.
Osome raises $3m in funding to expand in UK & Hong Kong
Osome, a Singapore-based Fintech-as-a-service for entrepreneurs, has announced today a $3 million financing led by Target Global, with participation from Phystech Venture and AdFirst.
iBanFirst acquires leading foreign exchange fintech as part of international expansion
iBanFirst, global financial services provider delivering solutions across banking borders, today announced the acquisition of NBWM, first foreign exchange start-up in the Netherlands with more than 1,000 clients.
Starling Bank raises £30m to fund expansion as it approaches millionth account
Starling Bank, the leading UK digital bank, has raised £30m in a new funding round.
Smith & Williamson staff share £200m pay day after sale to Tilney
Staff at wealth manager Smith & Williamson will share more than £200 million after it was bought by larger rival Tilney for £625 million.
Appyparking closes £7.6M funding round
AppyParking, the kerbside management and mobility technology firm that is transforming parking for motorists and empowering local authorities and car park operators to better manage their assets, announced that the company has just closed a £7.6 million Series A round.
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