AlzProtect, a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of drugs for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease, announced 14 million euros in series B funding led by Xerys.

honcho, an innovative new app designed to reduce insurance costs for motorists launches following a successful crowdfunding campaign and an investment of £150,000 from the Finance Durham Fund, managed by Maven Capital Partners.

Mobeus Equity Partners has invested £3.3m of development capital in Proactive Investors, the leading provider of investor media services to mid- and small-cap listed companies in the UK.

Foresight Group has appointmented Stephan Gueorguiev to the Private Equity team.

FRP Advisory LLP has strengthened its restructuring team with the appointment of Phil Reynolds as partner based in the firm’s London office, bringing with him 23 years’ restructuring experience gained within a number of ‘big four’ professional services firms both in London and internationally.

“Top-of-cycle investing. 2018 is likely to be a year of two halves for global equity markets” says Alastair George, Chief Strategist at Edison Investment Research.

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A new online careers portal aimed at helping people access jobs and training has received £275,000 backing from the Development Bank of Wales, private investor Giles Phelps, and Cardiff Council.

BGF has provided an investment of £10m to CHS Healthcare, a leading national provider of specialist services for the NHS. The funding will be used to expand CHS’s infrastructure and operations, supporting the provision of services to the NHS nationwide.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain security company, Ledger, today announces a USD 75 million (EUR 61 million) Series B round, led by Draper Esprit. The investment will enable the company to significantly scale up its operations as demand for their products increases at pace.

3D 2.0 Limited has announced the full availability of its crowdfunded 'Retouch3D' product after extensive product development and user testing. 

The Association of Investment Companies’ membership has elected Elisabeth Scott to the AIC board. Her appointment took effect following the AIC’s Annual General Meeting on 17 January 2018. In addition to the appointment, Rachel Beagles and William Hemmings have become Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively. 

Refract, a Newcastle-based company which uses artificial intelligence to help organisations improve the performance of their sales team has secured a significant investment from Mercia Fund Managers to further develop its product and its team.