Ideal Flatmate, the UK’s first algorithm based flatmate matchmaker has closed its seed funding round, taking total investment into the platform up to £500k.

New business angel network, Dow Schofield Watts Angels, which aims to boost investment in the North’s technology sector has attracted over 50 potential investors and almost 40 companies within its first month.

National law firm Shoosmiths has advised Spence Johnson on its sale to world leading fintech company, Broadridge, in a deal that sees the creation of a unique single industry data source.

Amadeus Capital Partners' portfolio company Graphcore has received funding from Atomico and a group of AI pioneers. Graphcore's processor has the power to realise the potential of artificial intelligence.

Palamon Capital Partners has announced the appointments of Oliver Hemsley,  founder and former CEO of Numis Securities, and Josyane Gold, formerly a Partner at SJ Berwin, to its Board of Advisors.

Amicus Commercial Financehas provided a confidential invoice discounting facility to The Taunton Cider Company Ltd, one of the most famous British cider brands. The financing is set to help the century-old cider company make a triumphant return to the shelves.

Kickstart Accelerator - one of Europe’s largest multi-corporate, zero-equity technology accelerators - an initiative of digitalswitzerland and operated by Impact Hub Zurich - has today announced its shortlist of 30 startups for its second cohort in the four verticals in Zurich.

SMEs in Britain are increasingly concerned over their ability to gain funding in the run up to Brexit, a recent survey has revealed. The study, commissioned by specialist insurer Hiscox, has found that recent economic and political uncertainty has adversely affected business confidence, and caused concern for the future as Britain’s withdrawal from the EU becomes nearer. https://www.hiscox.co.uk/business-blog/finding-the-funds-how-british-businesses-did-it/

Northern Irish startup Intupod has recently received funding from Startup Funding Club. The early-stage company provides solutions for functional high quality, cost effective, multi-use living spaces. 

Maven Capital Partners announces £30 million VCT fundraise, reflecting a strong pipeline of opportunities to invest in high-growth UK private companies.

An overwhelming majority (74 percent) of institutional and family office investors expect to allocate capital into a venture capital (VC) fund in the next two years, according to a new survey from Ariadne Capital.

Altitude Two, a capital growth focused private equity fund, has been created to benefit investors with investments qualifying for two significant HMRC reliefs: Business Property Relief and Investor Relief. The fund is rapidly approaching its first close target. Overall, the fund is looking to deliver a final close of £20m by the end of the year.