17 March

On 3rd March, Oxford Capital launched a new EIS, investing in the UK creative sector. The Oxford Capital Media EIS aims to achieve a tax-free return of up to 120% after four years, plus income tax relief of 30% of the amount invested.

17 March 

 Tennis champion, world number one Andy Murray continues to back early-stage businesses in 2017 as part of his strategic relationship with Seedrs, today identifying three ambitious British companies, MacRebur, VPAR and Bijou Commerce, investing undisclosed amounts into each.

6 March

Members of Wild Blue Cohort, the London-based network of angel investors, have made three new investments, taking the total invested by members of the early stage venture to £1.4m.

15 March

Two thirds (65%) of small and medium-sized tech and telecom firms plan to grow dramatically or moderately over the next two years, according to a new report* launched by Albion Ventures, one of the largest independent venture capital investors in the UK. Only 7% think they will shrink or wind down.

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15 March

Goodlord, the comprehensive rental transaction platform, has attracted the attention of leading Silicon Valley fintech investor Ribbit Capital, raising £7.2 million from the Palo Alto team, alongside new money from existing investors LocalGlobe and Global Founders Capital. 

15 March

Rokk3r Labs has launched its first major fund: Rokk3r Fuel, a global $150M fund that will invest capital into early stage ideas that go through the Rokk3r Labs platform. Rokk3r Fuel will also invest in exponential companies at large, and make selective investments in growth and exit rounds.

15 March

Jellynote, an AI powered Music Edtech Platform, has secured $800K to drive user acquisition and production of exclusive Artist Masterclasses. The latest round is led by Danish Fund Nordic Eye with participation of existing investor Partech Ventures and Jellynote's CEO Martijn Tjho.

15 March

LivingLens, a software provider of video mining and analytics technologies, has announced a further £1.3m in funding. Participating in the round is the Angel CoFund, angel investors from LivingLens’ 2014 involvement in the Collider Accelerator programme, plus further angels including successful marketeers and ex-city financiers.

15 March 

MMC Ventures has announced significant senior appointments, most notably promoting two new partners - Simon Menashy and Ameerul Miah, who also becomes Chief Operating Officer. MMC has also added to its executive team with Victoria Ferguson becoming General Counsel and Anna Slemmings stepping up to the role of Director of Marketing and Investor Relations.

15 March 

SyndicateRoom has today announced the successful capital raise of £350,051 for Active Needle Technology, overfunding to 140% of its £250,000 target. Active Needle has developed a device designed to help doctors perform needle-based procedures with greater accuracy and reliability.

14 March 

• Over £40m invested in to campaigns presented on the platform since launch in late 2014
• 85% of the portfolio has institutional backing from leading venture capital firms
• 87% of all businesses put forward on the platform have had successful campaigns
• Strong portfolio performance with first monetisation event expected in 2018

14 March 

Freetrade, an app-only stockbroker service designed to democratise access to the stock market by offering zero commission on global transactions, or account minimums, has raised £1.1 million within 12 days of its second Crowdcube, crowd fundraising campaign.