Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest NHS online pharmacy, has secured a further £40 million investment to support the rapid growth of its online 

KPMG VC Venture Pulse for AQ1 2018 shows that venture capital investment in the UK slowed in the first quarter of 2018, following a huge Q4’17, which saw over $2.8 billion invested.

eporta, a London-based B2B interior marketplace startup, has raised $8 million in a series A funding round led by US investor Canvas Ventures as it looks transform the $700 billion global design and furniture industry.

Seraphim Capital has published its analysis of the last quarter's SpaceTech Venture Capital transactions for the period . Every quarter it carefully monitors the investment in the SpaceTech sector globally over a rolling 12 month period, highlighting key deals from the Quarter.

iContract, the online platform connecting contractors with recruiters, closed its latest round of investment last week - after successfully raising over £800,000. With a pre-money valuation of £3,000,000, the campaign attracted direct investment from long-term strategic investors, as well as 200+ small-sized investors from its own community via the crowdfund platform Seedrs.

PingGo, a media engagement platform for high growth companies, has secured investment of £30K from the Seed Haus and a six month residency at the prestigious pre-seed tech incubator.

The funding will be used to accelerate development of PingGo's media search engine and grow its international customer base. The company will use its time in the accelerator to access the depth of experience, skills and knowledge of the SeedHaus Partners, refine the existing product and prepare for its first funding round.

The PwC / CB Insights MoneyTree Report for Q1 2018 reveals latest figures for venture capital actvity in the US.

Download the report here.

Geo-spatial powered property compliance platform GetRentr has raised over £500,000 from a group of strategic investors including Life Ventures, EPIC Private Equity LLP and a number of private individuals.  Founded by Orla Shields, Alex Schembri and Richard Lainchbury, GetRentr uses artificial intelligence to track all UK property licensing regulations and consultations in real time and provides an automated service which enables agents and property managers ensure their property portfolios are always compliant.

Middletons, accessible furniture and mobility specialists, plan to open new stores in Cardiff, Swansea

Seraphim Capital has launched Space Camp Accelerator, the UK’s first dedicated accelerator programme for startups in the spacetech industry. Backed by both the UK and European space agencies, as well as by corporate partners including Rolls Royce, alongside Seraphim Space Fund partners including Airbus, Surrey Satellite Technology, SES, and Telespazio, Space Camp will help the best spacetech startups secure funding, achieve scale, and foster close working relationships with industry leaders.

Office Space in Town, one of the UK’s leading award-winning serviced office providers, has led an investment group to acquire Burgh Island Hotel, one of the UK’s most iconic art deco island retreats that has an unrivalled history and heritage. The purchase marks a major milestone in OSiT’s growth as it expands its portfolio beyond serviced offices and into the leisure and hotels sector.

Family-owned Kids Planet has received a further £6.5m investment from BGF as it plans to double the number of nurseries within the group in the next five years.  

Since BGF’s initial investment, the Greater Manchester-headquartered business has expanded from 17 to 23 sites across the North of England, including most recently in Preston, Stockport, Billinge and Swinton. Last year, it was awarded the top spot in the Nursery World Childcare League Table - a compilation of Ofsted ratings for the 20 largest nursery groups in Britain.