ECA today announced a multi-million pound investment from Pelican Capital LLP (“Pelican”) to accelerate development of its software-as-a-service businesses that help companies manage their internationally mobile workforce.

By combining human support with assistive technology AutonoMe have developed a support programme that enables people with learning disabilities and autism to realise their full potential.

hackajob, the full stack technical hiring platform, announces a $25m Series B funding round led by Boston-based growth equity firm, Volition Capital, with participation from existing investors AXA Venture Partners and Foresight.

NetBird, a Berlin-based open-source private network platform, has raised €1.1M in a pre-seed round.

Team ITG, the technology-led, marketing activation business, has brought the beach to Birmingham to deliver a state-of-the-art extended virtual production marketing campaign for fashion retailer Jaeger. 

Ambr, a burnout prevention software company, announced today that it has successfully closed its $900k pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Pi Labs, APX VC, Plug & Play, Loyal VC and a number of strategic angels.

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today announces that it has provided the East of England with over 7,300 loans worth more than £70 million from the programme since 2012.

The Citation Group, the global compliance specialist, has made its first, transformational move into the North American market by acquiring HRdownloads, a leading provider of HR software, content and advisory support to companies across Canada.

Carbonaires, the London-based carbon asset management company, today announces it has entered into a partnership with Klarna, a leading global payments provider and shopping service, and the biochar innovation business HUSK. Under the arrangement, Carbonaires are supporting HUSK with the funding of machinery in a state-of-the art biochar production facility in Cambodia.

Dataseat, a programmatic media platform for mobile marketers and a part of Verve Group, today announced the hiring of Dr. Matina Thomaidou as VP, Head of Data Science.  This latest appointment supports the company’s global expansion plans, deepening its expertise in the data-driven digital advertising industry.

A cybersecurity business whose automated platform helps SMEs to detect vulnerabilities in their IT system has raised a further £500,000 from the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia.

Talent acquisition platform RAMP Global has today announced the appointment of finance, strategy and corporate development executive Brad Collins as investor and Board advisor, as it bolsters its global senior team to support its ambitious growth plans.

The taboo-busting ad encourages women to ditch plastic-riddled disposable pads and tampons in favour of its sustainable period wear, with an honest depiction of real period stories, in an effort to normalise conversations around menstruation.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Collier-Keywood to the organisation’s board.

PCE Automation Ltd announced that the company has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise, in recognition of its excellence in innovation.

In a landmark year for the business, Simply Asset Finance also reached £1billion lent to UK businesses since inception and saw 2022 revenues soar to £38.2million.

Pharmacierge, the healthtech company that pioneers medicine (ePrescription) delivery apps for private clinicians, today announces that it has raised a further £2.4m, to extend its national leadership through its e-prescribing platform mPrescribe®.

Hawkr, the platform digitally transforming the live music merchandising space, has secured £260,000 in a Seed round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners and other investors.

Growth was fuelled by UK sales (up +55% YOY) and an expanding export market, which saw new distribution channels open up in the United States thanks to the business establishing its own warehouse in Wisconsin.

Social Value Portal (SVP), the UK’s leading platform for measuring and monitoring social impact, has secured £8.5m in a Series B funding round led by Mercia with support from existing investor Beringea.