EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s largest sustainable energy accelerator, has issued its first ever global call for start-ups across the entire sustainability value chain. The call is open to start-ups worldwide in areas including but not limited to: renewable energy, energy efficiency, heat and transport, to solve the decarbonisation challenge.

Balderton is launching the fund against a backdrop of unprecedented momentum within the European tech ecosystem. 

Livingbridge, one of the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investors, has appointmened Rebecca Osman as investment director and Nick Manning as investment manager.

Foresight Group, a leading independent private equity and infrastructure investment manager, has appointed Matt McLoughlin to join the Private Equity Team. Based in Cambridge, Matt will support the deployment and management of the recently launched Foresight East of England Fund.

Private equity house WestBridge has further expanded its team with the appointment of Rebecca Sinclair as Investment Executive.

Bolt, the leading European on-demand transportation platform, has launched a dedicated environmental impact fund with seed capital of €10 million aimed at initiatives which deliver global social and environmental benefits.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world’s most innovative businesses and their investors, today announced that it has established a presence in Denmark to meet the needs of Danish companies and their investors within the technology and life sciences sectors.

Foresight Group LLP has opened its fifth regional UK office, located in historic George Street in Edinburgh.

Tracey Davidson has been appointed to the new role of Deputy CEO of Handelsbanken plc, Heartwood Wealth Management’s parent company. 

Dow Schofield Watts Angels, the business angel network, has expanded its team with the appointment of Ellie Boardman as Investment Executive.

Life has gone full-circle for technology venture investment specialist Mike Bakewell who has joined the Development Bank of Wales.

AlbionVC, the technology investment arm of Albion Capital, has appointed Jessica Bartos as an investment manager.