Blackfinch Ventures has successfully conducted a record-breaking VCT fundraise, which raised 91% more than the same period last year, as the company ramps up investment activity in UK technology companies. Blackfinch focuses on early-stage UK technology companies and has made 15 investments over the period, including plastic pollution startup Kelpi and a follow-on investment in […] The post Blackfinch achieves record VCT raise, ramps up UK tech start-up investment   appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Eric Degolier, Founder & CEO Body Rocket, for a deep dive into the world’s first real-time drag meter, a device capable of offering precise drag measurement directly integrated into a cyclist’s bike. Body Rocket has taken the power of a cyclist wind tunnel and placed it in […] The post Leveraging AI and enhancing cycling aerodynamics with Body Rocket appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Sponsored by AppyWay A decade ago, AppyWay Founder & CEO Dan Hubert had a bad parking experience shared by millions across the UK. After hurriedly trying to park outside The Royal Albert Hall he found that all the paid bays and residents bays were full. The only space he could find was on an ambiguous […] The post AppyWay: the UK digital kerbside company revolutionising parking and decarbonising cities appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) invested £506 million in new and follow-on investments in small private companies and companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) last year. This represents a 28% decrease from 2022, when VCTs invested £705 million. The decline mirrors a wider slump in venture capital investment across the UK and Ireland. According […] The post Venture Capital Trust activity picks up in early 2024 after slowing last year appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

UK venture capital has bounced back in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reaching almost nearly $22 billion (£17.21 billion) for the year, according to recent analysis from HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom. The resurgence, fueled by climate technology and active early-stage investments, showcases a positive trajectory for the UK’s innovation economy despite global challenges. “This data […] The post UK venture capital bounced back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Sponsored by 3ti Founded in 2019, 3ti turns car parks into renewable energy power stations.  They are on a mission to get businesses and vehicles “Driving on Sunshine®” by deploying large-scale solar arrays in car parks, on rooftops & waste land whilst also growing an extensive, reliable EV charging network with their easy to install, […] The post  3ti is ‘Driving on Sunshine®’ appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Haatch has a clear aim for the businesses they invest in: help B2B SaaS companies hit their first £1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Haatch EIS and SEIS funds invest in exciting early-stage UK B2B SaaS companies with a clear opportunity to increase revenues, achieve high profit levels, and create shareholder value. The Haatch […] The post Consider Haatch EIS and SEIS funds for exciting UK SaaS companies in 2024 appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Sponsored by Centaur Robotics Centaur Robotics has created a stunning personal electric vehicle for 10 per cent of the global population who cannot walk 400 metres without assistance. The Centaur is a self-balancing, two-wheeled vehicle which will be on the market in the second half of 2024. Retirement communities, a hotel group and airports are […] The post Centaur Robotics: Invest in a £7billion global market opportunity appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

The EIS and VCT sunset clause has been extended to 2035 in this week’s Autumn Statement, providing certainty for entrepreneurs and investors in young companies at the heart of the UK economy. Venture Capital Trusts and the SEIS and EIS schemes provide vital tax incentives for private investors to invest in exciting early-stage companies. Confirmation […] The post EIS & VCT sunset clause extended to 2035 in Autumn Statement appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Sponsored by Signature Brew Signature Brew, winner of Brewery of the Year in 2018 & 2021, was founded by a brewer and a musician with one simple philosophy – brew beer that makes music better. This USP has established Signature Brew as the UKs most exciting brewery with music centric venues and high st pubs […] The post The Biggest Noise in Beer is Crowdfunding appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more