Category: Get Funded

Dec 23

Fuel Ventures secures £20m Chinese investment round, strengthening UK-China tech ties

Fuel Ventures, one of the UK’s most prominent venture capital funds, has announced the closure of a £20 million investment round backed by key Chinese investors, including the Shijingshan Industrial Fund and Zhongguancun Development Group. The deal underscores the UK’s appeal as an emerging destination for Asian capital and sets the stage for deeper collaboration […]
Dec 17

London’s leading electric taxi firm secures £1.6m asset refinance to drive ambitious expansion

A pioneering London-based electric taxi firm has secured a £1.6 million asset refinance deal, strengthening its position in the capital’s rapidly evolving green transport sector and setting the stage for major growth. Sherbet Electric Taxi Company, which has fully decarbonised its fleet of London black cabs, will use the funding to pursue strategic mergers and […]
Dec 16

Stormzy invests in Padel Social Club as padel’s popularity surges across the UK

Padel Social Club (PSC) has welcomed Brit Award-winning, multi-platinum artist Stormzy as its newest investor, a move that underscores PSC’s growing influence in the UK’s emerging padel landscape. Stormzy’s support amplifies the club’s mission to popularise the sport and foster a dynamic community around it. The partnership comes at a pivotal time for PSC, as […]
Dec 12

DBT gives £230k injection to drive digital transformation among north west SME manufacturers

SME manufacturers in the north west of England will benefit from an additional £230,000 in funding to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies and strengthen their competitiveness. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded the extra funding to Made Smarter Adoption North West, enabling at least ten more businesses to introduce transformative […]
Dec 2

FCA over-regulation risks choking crowdfunding and harming small businesses

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has come under fire for its stringent regulation of the crowdfunding industry, which critics claim is stifling investment and cutting off vital funding streams for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) has warned that these regulations could cost the economy billions of pounds in lost investment. […]