GigPig: Former Sky Bet boss backs investment in live music marketplace that’s ‘fueling a cultural movement’ May 9, 2024 The former boss of Sky Bet is among a group of investors who have helped live music marketplace GigPig raise more than £1m.
Private equity and venture capital investment into the UK has crashed since 2021 May 8, 2024 Private equity and venture capital investment into UK businesses fell by over 30 per cent to £20.1bn in 2023, according to a report from the industry body.
Lounge hikes dividend as international expansion drives sales at underwear brand May 1, 2024 Underwear brand Lounge hiked its dividend to more than £10m as its focus on international expansion helped drive up sales.
Molten Ventures: European VC success ‘lagging’ the US April 23, 2024 The chief financial officer of venture capital business Molten Ventures has warned of a "bifurcation" in the success of venture capital between the US and Europe.
They’re the real Ted Lasso – but there’s more to Hampton and Richmond Borough’s story April 23, 2024 Can the Beavers be the test case for an innovative VCFC concept?
London venture capital funding halves as deals sink to eight-year lows April 22, 2024 London venture capital funding fell to its lowest level since 2018 during the first quarter of this year, with only $1.7bn in funding raised.
Getir departure from UK market could put 1,500 jobs at risk April 21, 2024 Grocery delivery firm Getir is reportedly considering leaving the UK, putting as many as 1,500 jobs at risk.
Google backs £9.5m London legal tech firm which ‘combines AI with human lawyers’ April 15, 2024 Google Ventures (GV) has led a seed round worth £9.5m to fund legal tech company Lawhive, along with participation from Episode 1 Ventures.
Nico Rosberg: Former F1 champion launches £26m venture capital fund April 14, 2024 Rosberg Ventures will target tech-focused venture capital firms, aiming to attract investments from affluent family offices across Europe.
Amazon ‘actively’ looking to invest in multiple UK startups with £800m fund April 11, 2024 Amazon is exploring funding opportunities with a number of tech startups based in the UK via its $1bn (£800m) industrial innovation fund.
