Parkwalk, the UK’s most active investor in world changing technologies from UK universities and research institutions, has made three new hires following another successful year as investors recognise the opportunity in knowledge intensive start-ups.  

The North East Business and Innovation Centre’s (BIC) Social Enterprise Team, which supports new and established social enterprises, has welcomed three talented new members.

Nottinghamshire-based halal baby food manufacturer, For Aisha Baby Foods (For Aisha), has received a £400,000 investment to develop new product ranges and meet overseas demand.

Adludio, the London-based adtech company that is a leader in the field of mobile advertising, has secured a £4m investment from Mercia to propel further growth in the US and internationally. 

James Murdoch assesses the performance of accelerator funds on Seedrs.

£51 million of loans and equity investments have been made into 220 Welsh businesses by the Development Bank of Wales during the six-month period from April to September 2021.

Half-year figures published today, 15th November 2021, by the Development Bank report that the £51 million has attracted additional private sector investment of nearly £38 million and has helped to create or safeguard over 1,370 jobs.

Mimica, a software company building AI that learns to automate repetitive computer tasks, has raised $6 million Series A funding from Khosla Ventures. This new investment adds to the seed investment from Entrepreneur First and Episode 1 and will help to further the company’s growth by establishing a sales team in the US and multiplying its investment in R&D.

It's tough out there and competition for investors is fiercer than ever.  Modwenna Rees-Mogg shares her top tips of what fund raising entrepreneurs need to think about when planning or launching their campaign.

Alex Kennedy from Gannons explores the latest trends in how companies are financing their litigation costs.

Graphite Capital, a leading UK mid-market private equity specialist, has acquired Opus Talent Solutions, 

Growing artisan pizza business, Birtelli’s, has secured £500,000 funding from Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) West Midlands Equity Fund, managed by Midven, part of the Future Planet Capital Group, for its innovative home baked pizza kit service which offers customers a fun and unique home dining experience.

Gentronix, the UK-based contract research organisation (CRO) that is a leader in the field of genetic toxicology, has raised £700,000 in a funding round led by existing investor Mercia to support its continued growth.