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Scottish inventor secures big backing from seed fund
The Scottish Seed Fund has made its maximum single deal investment for the first time, with UWI Label the beneficiary of the capital.
Gateshead-based cleantech business closes second round
A business aimed at reducing the amount of pollution emitted by manufacturing processes has been backed by the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund by way of a six-figure deal.
Landmark deal for North West Fund for Biomedical
A 25th investment for the North West Fund for Biomedical has seen BiOxyDyn secure the funds it needs to grow.
In Hand Guides navigates its way to Kernel Capital deal
A Cork-based business which provides hand-held audio players to the tourism market has netted €400,000 of development capital.
Kabbee becomes latest cab comparison firm to hail funding
A London-focused cab price comparison service, which operates on iPhones and Android devices, has collected a new round of funding.
BGF invests in price comparison platform
Price comparison service Broadbandchoices.co.uk has raised £10 million through the Business Growth Fund.
Capablue uses angel network to close funding round
Business angel network Envestors has closed an equity fundraising for Capablue.
Mimecast closes Series C and nets $62 million
Insight Venture Partners has joined Dawn Capital to lead a Series C funding round into Mimecast.
Business Growth Fund enters Wales with SHS deal
Barry-based scaffolding business Swanbridge Hire and Sales has become the first Welsh company to be backed by the Business Growth Fund.
Capillary Technologies targets US and Europe growth
Silicon Valley investment firm Sequoia Capital has backed cloud-based software business Capillary Technologies as part of its Series A funding round.
London Business Angels closes third SEIS deal since May
E-commerce platform business Gloople has locked up £150,000 of seed capital through a deal led by London Business Angels.
SPARK Impact fund invests in drug discovery company
The North West Fund for Biomedical, the £25 million fund managed by SPARK Impact, has invested £350,000 into drug discovery company Molplex Ltd.
Scottish Equity Partners struts its stuff
A first fashion investment for Scottish Equity Partners sees Matches Fashion join its portfolio.
GMT sets sail by adding Seagull to its portfolio
Media and communications-focused private equity firm GMT Communications Partners has invested in Seagull.
SnapLogic takes on new backers and closes Series C
London and California-based SnapLogic has used its Series C funding round to acquire a further $20 million (£12.3 million) of development capital.
Online financing firm Kabbage raises funds ahead of UK launch
A Series C funding round for Kabbage has seen it net a further $30 million (£18.5 milion) of growth capital.
Fashion brand worn by Duchess of Cambridge secures investment
British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley has cashed in on a growing reputation which has seen her dress the Duchess of Cambridge by securing investment for her clothing brand.
Midven backs student services business BeGo
A business spawned by two University of Warwick students has secured an investment from Midven's Early Advantage fund.
Irish start-up charged by Kernel Capital for global growth
CCTV software firm Kinesense has secured €620,000 (£497,000) of investment from Kernel Capital.
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