Accompanying one of the flexible business loans, UMi allocates an experienced Investment Executive to each applicant who will help and guide them through the process.

Treefera, a pioneering AI-powered data platform that revolutionizes forest data and conservation, today announced the successful closure of a $2.2 million pre-Seed funding round.

The investment will facilitate further validation of Kuano’s quantum simulation platform for the design of more effective drug candidates targeting enzymes, as well as continued Company growth through strategic partnerships and recruitment.

Startups will compete for a grand prize up to $500,000 in equity investment from Confluent, marketing exposure, and access to venture capitalists and Confluent co-founders who will provide seasoned mentorship.

INSTANDA, the global provider of no-code insurance platform technology, has appointed Kevin Gaut as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Vegware, the Edinburgh-based packaging company, is delighted to welcome Rob Standen as its new Sales Director.

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has delivered more than £1bn of loans since its inception in 2012. The loans have been issued to 105,109 businesses, at an average of £9,547 per business.

Moving into his new role as Chair, Robert Sharpe brings with him over 45 years’ experience in retail banking. Robert is also currently chair at Metro Bank plc, Hampshire Trust Bank plc and Pollen Street plc.

Glasgow diagnostics spinout Microplate Dx has closed a £2.5M seed funding round to develop its point-of-care diagnostic platform which can confirm the presence of bacteria and guide a patient’s doctor to effective treatment.

Charac has raised some £1.2 million in debt and equity financing jointly from the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and pharmacy owners, bringing the total funds raised by Charac to £2.5 million. 

CareLineLive, the all-in-one home care management software company, today announced its acquisition of the business behind CareFor IT and Ulysses (UDMS).

Foresight Group has announced the launch of a new offer for subscription to raise £15 million on behalf of Foresight Technology VCT, with an over–allotment facility to raise up to a further £10 million through the issue of new shares.

Amazon employees across the UK will help community groups to address issues from climate change and educational inequality, to food insecurity and disaster relief.

British social networking app WOLF has released WOLF Qanawat Virtual Reality (VR) – the brand’s first virtual reality experience.

ANS introduces the ANS Ambition Fund, an initiative aimed at catalysing growth among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). 

Media Zoo has appointed Giles Smith to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Dundee based startup, SolarisKit, creator of the world’s first flat-pack, self-assembled solar water heater, has secured a £150k investment from the British Design Fund.

All Saints founder Stuart Trevor introduces an innovative brand that redefines the fashion landscape by creating clothes solely from discarded material.

UK CBD brand Goodrays is happy to announce a new listing, its first in the food-to-go category: Goodrays CBD drinks are now available in the Waitrose Meal Deal nationwide.

Manufacturing specialist Get It Made has appointed Mahin Ahmed as its new Customer Account Manager, to drive growth and expansion.