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25th November 2021 - 0 comments

YFM backs fast-growing ERP business Cooper Software

YFM Equity Partners has completed an investment from its Buyout Fund II into Cooper Software, a Scottish-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software specialist, as the fast-growing tech business continues to expand its customer base, develop its product offering and target overseas markets.

Founded in 2005 by current CEO Frank Cooper, Cooper Software is an independent provider of products, consulting services and 24/7 support for ERP, helping businesses manage day-to-day functions and bringing the flow of data between these processes into a unified platform. The business has provided more than 1,500 enterprise solutions for over 300 clients worldwide.

25th November 2021 - 0 comments

Nominations soon to close for 2022 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot

The call for public nominations will soon close for this year’s prestigious Bold Woman Awards, celebrating incredible British female entrepreneurs.

24th November 2021 - 0 comments

Companies raise £16.1m in 18 months with innovative University of Essex support

Disruptive bleeding-edge tech companies have secured a staggering £16.1m of funding in just 18 months after being supported by the University of Essex. 

24th November 2021 - 0 comments

Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 invests in Weeding Technologies

Turquoise, the UK merchant bank specialising in energy, environment and efficiency, has announced its 13th deal for the Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2), a £300,000 investment in Weeding Technologies. LCIF2 led the £890,000 equity round, which included Calculus Nominees and SFC Nominees as co-investors.

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Arete leads £3m investment into global customer analytics platform

North west-based multi-family investment office, Arete, has announced it has led a £3m investment into experience analytics platform, Uncrowd.  Created by retail and systems experts Richard Hammond and Rocky Howard, Uncrowd is a cutting-edge platform that allows global retailers and brands to measure customer experience through innovative methods of data collection. It was recognised as one of Silicon Valley’s best retail tech start-ups at this year’s Plug and Play Fall Summit and has earnt a place on the Plug and Play accelerator programme.

24th November 2021 - 0 comments

Online travel firm Luxury Cottages secures investment

High-end online travel agency, Luxury Cottages, is set to create a significant number of new jobs after securing a substantial investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) West Midlands Equity Fund, managed by Midven, part of the Future Planet Capital Group.

24th November 2021 - 0 comments

Payhawk raises $112m

Payhawk, the payments and expense solution with offices in London, Sofia, Berlin and Barcelona, has raised $112 million just three years after its inception, valuing the company at $570m. The Series B round is led by the San Francisco-based investor Greenoaks, who has a strong track record of investing in high-growth technology companies such as Gorillas, Robinhood, Stripe and Brex. All existing investors, including QED Investors, Earlybird Digital East and Eleven Ventures are participating in the round.

23rd November 2021 - 0 comments

Shield-IoT raises $7.4m led by NextLeap Ventures and Bloc Ventures

Shield-IoT, a leader in mass-scale IoT and IIoT network cyber security and operational monitoring, has closed a $7.4 million Series A round of funding. The Series A round was led by NextLeap Ventures and Bloc Ventures, with participation of Atlas Ventures, Akamai Technologies, Springtide Ventures, DIVEdigital and Janvest Capital Partners.

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 Exus opens hub in Turkey for renewable investments

Exus Management Partners, a leading expert in powering sustainable investments through operational excellence, has continued its global expansion by announcing a new office in Istanbul.

 

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YFM closes £60m fund for tech businesses in 7 weeks

YFM Equity Partners, has once again seen the offers for its two managed Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) fully subscribed in a matter of weeks. After launching on 22 September, it has already succeeded in raising £60m of committed funds as it continues to invest in SMEs nationwide, with a focus on businesses in the tech sector.

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Continuity raises €5m led by Elaia Partners & Bpifrance

Continuity, the company using AI to help insurers improve underwriting for SMEs, has raised €5m from Elaia Partners, Bpifrance and Kamet ventures.  Created in 2019 with renowned European venture builder Kamet Ventures, Continuity’s SaaS platform uses Open Data and AI to detect insurance contracts that are either outdated or invalid across four product lines, including Professional Indemnity, Commercial Property, Construction Workers Insurance, and Directors & Officers Liability.

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Bereavement tech start-up Settld raises £800k for scale up

A TECH start-up that eases the administrative burden left with bereaved families has set its sights on rapid expansion, after receiving support from a team of North East innovation experts.

Settld has secured over £800,000 for its end-of-life admin platform, which automates bereavement notifications to over 750 companies from banks to social media players. By digitising the process, Settld reduces the admin stress often left with grieving families and the professionals who support them.

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