The government has announced £100m in new investment for start-ups and scale-ups through expanded EIS, VCT and EMI schemes, but business leaders say established firms paying higher National Insurance are being left behind.
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British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status
The British Business Bank invests $20m in 9fin as the AI fintech reaches unicorn status in a $170m funding round led by HarbourVest.
WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global health platform
WHOOP secures $575m in Series G funding at a $10.1bn valuation to expand its AI-powered personalised health platform globally.
Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize
Innovate UK announces winners of its Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, awarding funding to startups advancing AI in life sciences, manufacturing and creative sectors.
Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return
Maven exits Manchester fintech AccessPay in sale to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return and highlighting strength of the Northern fintech sector.
British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech
The British Business Bank has invested £8.5m in Dexory to scale its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform and global logistics operations.
British start-up Comixit lands Disney deal to bring Mickey Mouse to mobile
UK start-up Comixit signs Disney deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Frozen to mobile webtoon comics aimed at boosting children’s reading.
Zevero raises $7m as demand for carbon data platforms accelerates globally
Climate tech firm Zevero raises $7m to scale its AI-driven carbon management platform as demand for ESG data and reporting intensifies globally.
Oxford spinout Stateful robotics raises $4.8m to tackle real-world AI for robots
Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics raises $4.8m to develop AI that enables robots to operate reliably in real-world environments across industry sectors.
Danone to acquire Huel in €1bn deal as functional nutrition market heats up
Danone has agreed a €1bn takeover of UK nutrition brand Huel, delivering a major payday for founder Julian Hearn and celebrity investors including Idris Elba.
Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future ‘industry giants’
Innovate UK will refocus its £1.1bn budget on high-potential startups, scaling back broad support to prioritise early-stage tech firms and drive UK economic growth.
Candela raises €30m as electric ferries gain momentum amid fuel price surge
Electric vessel maker Candela secures €30m funding to scale hydrofoil ferry production as rising oil prices accelerate demand for zero-emission maritime transport.
Virgin StartUp unveils £20m funding pot for UK founders after passing £100m Start Up Loans milestone
Virgin StartUp has announced £20m in Start Up Loans funding for 2026/27 after surpassing £100m in total loans delivered, supporting more than 6,500 UK entrepreneurs.
UK biotech Ternary raises £3.6m to scale AI platform for next-generation drugs
London biotech startup Ternary Therapeutics has raised £3.6m to scale its AI-powered platform designed to engineer molecular glue medicines targeting previously undruggable proteins.
Maven backs digital investigations platform Chorus with £15m investment to drive AI expansion
Maven Capital Partners has invested £15m in Chorus Intelligence to accelerate growth of its AI-powered digital investigations platform used by law enforcement, government agencies and corporations.
