The IT Talent Gap Is Fueling Tech Investment Decisions, According to New Research by Salesforce
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
IT talent acquisition challenges are now heavily influencing technology investment decisions, according to new research released today from Salesforce’s MuleSoft.
British Business Investments Commits €30M to Atempo Growth’s Inaugural Fund
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
British Business Investments today announces an initial commitment of €30 million to Atempo Growth’s inaugural venture debt fund, which will target VC-backed businesses in the UK and Europe.
Thirdfort Secures Strategic Investment from Pepper Advantage
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
Thirdfort, a risk management platform combining Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source-of-Funds (SoF) verification, has secured equity investment from Pepper Advantage, a global credit intelligence company.
British Business Investments Commits Up to £10M to Haatch Ventures
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
British Business Investments, a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, today announces a commitment of up to £10m to Haatch Ventures (Haatch) through the Regional Angels Programme.
Ebury Increases Investment in Institutional Solutions Arm to Expand Presence in Alternative Investment Sector
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
Ebury, one of Europe’s largest fintechs and global provider of transaction payment solutions, is increasing its presence in the alternative investment sector to meet the growing demand for better, more focused services as an alternative to traditional banking providers. Ebury has invested significantly in its proposition, hiring new specialists in the alternative banking investment sector and creating a dedicated international footprint with... more
JARVIS Invest Partners with Six Broking Houses to Provide AI-based Investment Advisory & Access Additional 4 Lakh Customers
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
JARVIS Invest, India’s first AI-based investment advisory platform has announced a partnership with six broking houses to further expand its pan India footprint and provide its unique product to additional 4 lakh customers.
Wombat Eyes European Expansion Following Close of Series A Funding Round
- 3 years 10 months ago
- Investment
Micro-investing platform Wombat has closed its Series A funding round, raising more than £4m to support its ambitious growth plans, forthcoming product launches and international expansion. The round was led by long-time backer Fuel Ventures, which first invested in the business in 2020. A four-week crowdfund also gave Wombat users and broader community access to the round and closed 300% over target, contributing to a total raise of £4.2m.
Seedrs Introduces Private Deal Room
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Seedrs, the leading private investment platform with over £2BN in investments recorded to date, has today launched the inaugural Seedrs Venture Partner programme, a new curated community for VCs, accelerators, ecosystem builders and serial entrepreneurs. Seedrs’ Venture Partner community will bring together established and emerging investors and influencers in private investment to support one another through global deal flow, mentorship, and... more
IGF Delivers ABL Funding Package to Support Brand Custodian Nature’s Dream
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Independent Growth Finance (IGF) has provided Nature’s Dream Ltd with an ABL funding facility to support its brand development strategy. The funds, which were raised against assets within the business, provide working capital to expand Natures Dream Ltd’s brand portfolio and develop new sales channels.
Fuse Capital Launches VC Fund Focused on Web3
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Brazil-based Fuse Capital has started raising Fuse Capital Fund II, whose central thesis will be investing in the next generation of Web 3 startups in Latin America. The initiative comes after successfully investing in blockchain and crypto startups in their first fund, whose thesis had an agnostic approach. The goal is to raise US$ 50 million.
SIP is the Most Preferred Investment Avenue Among Millennials: CASHe Survey
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
CASHe, India’s leading AI-driven financial wellness platform with a mission to make financial inclusion possible for all, today released the ‘The Financially Independent Millennial’ report 2022. According to the survey, more than 43% of the respondents across the country stated they started making financial decisions independently between the ages of 21-25 years.
Leading Fintech VC Firm QED Investors Makes First Investment in Africa with a Financing Round in TeamApt
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
TeamApt has just completed a financing round and brought on board one of the world’s largest fintech specialists, QED Investors. With almost $5 billion in assets under management, QED is a premier VC in the fintech space. They have invested in 27 unicorns over more than 180 portfolio companies across 14 countries.
Creades Invests SEK 102 Million in Findity
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Creades AB, a Swedish investment company, invests SEK 102 million in Findity and becomes the company's largest owner. The SEK 102 million purchase of existing shares in Findity makes Creades AB (publ) the largest owner of Findity, at 35%. Creades was founded in 2011 and is listed on Stockholm Nasdaq OMX main market. Creades invests in listed and private companies and other current holdings include Avanza, Instabox, Apotea and Mentimeter.
Entrepreneurs Need Search No Longer; New Qodeo App Provides ‘Dating-style’ Service with Funders
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
A unique service which replicates popular dating apps to match start-up and young company leaders with established venture capitalists and private equity firms can now be accessed via a mobile app.
Thoma Bravo To Acquire Ping Identity For $2.8B
- 3 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Ping Identity, provider of the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, for $28.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an Enterprise Value of approximately $2.8 billion.
