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News

Why employees resist sharing new ideas with teams

New academic research shows that employees aren't working in teams as much as they could be.

News

News

Five ways government is assisting SME growth

The government continues to provide opportunities for growing companies. Here are a few of them.

News

Tech Nation: Applications for Upscale and Future Fifty now open

Tech Nation is looking for the next Skyscanner, Deliveroo or Farfetch to help deliver business growth to the UK.

News

Revealed: The top 50 rising stars of 2019 in the UK

The UK's economy has been resilient this year in uncertain times. Here, we unveil the top 50 rising stars that are helping boost the economy.

Banking

How do SMEs get their hands on the new £12 billion HSBC fund?

New HSBC fund will offer new opportunities for agriculture SMEs and firms hoping to trade internationally.

Funding

Octopus Titan fund launches new £120 million fundraising round

Fund has invested in fast-growing businesses over the last eight years and aims to give investors a healthy return.

Funding

Boutique hotel firm Mr & Mrs Smith smashes crowdfunding target

UK hotel company's crowdfund is one of the most successful on the platform – second only to Monzo in speed.

Funding

Hiring app Job Today raises another $16 million in Series B funding

Tech company secures new investment from VC in New York as it helps to give SMEs quicker and easier access to retail and hospitality staff.

Funding

Boutique hotel firm Mr & Mrs Smith smashes crowdfunding target

UK hotel company's crowdfund is one of the most successful on the platform – second only to Monzo in speed.

Funding

Hiring app Job Today raises another $16 million in Series B funding

Tech company secures new investment from VC in New York as it helps to give SMEs quicker and easier access to retail and hospitality staff.

News

Lifestyle brand Seasalt raises £16 million for growth

BGF and Santander Corporate & Commercial fund the clothing brand's investment in staff and store openings.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Maven Capital Partners leads £20 million MBO of window and door hardware firm

Maven describes itself as one of the UK's most active private equity houses and has invested over £350 million in British business since 2009.

News

Richard Reed backs fintech firm Countingup in multimillion pound fundraising

Startup is taking on Tide and Starling in the growing business account market.

Alternative Finance for Business

Edtech firm breaks crowdfunding target and heads into Asia

Edtech firm has signed pilot agreements in Asia as it aims to expand globally.