In addition to the equity financing there is an extensive debt component of more than ten million euros. The financing round is led by leading European investment firm Target Global, which has been an early backer of McMakler, and Israel Growth Partners, the leading growth-stage investor in Israel. Several existing investors, including McMakler’s largest institutional […]
It’s little surprise that gender diversity within technology continues to be one of the issues which plague the industry, so what better time to drive the conversation than in the middle of London Tech Week! Yesterday, I attended a Women in Tech Panel hosted by private members club Home Grown. The Dots’ Pip Jamieson, Net-a-Porter’s global […]
Whilst the UK is fast becoming a leader in technology, the biggest discussions this week will involve 5G and its security implications. As our world continues to be shaped by digital, cyber protection is one of the most pressing issues for business executives, compliance officers, data protection officers, information and IT security executives, legal counsels […]
The idea was simple, yet so brilliant that the company is already operating in parts of Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. And, to top it all off, he was younger than me. I was totally inspired. I knew I wanted to surround myself with people like this and use the skills I’ve developed to facilitate their […]
MUSO, the global authority on digital piracy, today released data from Saturday night’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr, revealing that over 13 million people across the globe turned to unauthorised channels to watch Joshua’s defeat. In terms of how people were tuning in, YouTube had over 93% of the audience share and over […]
The awards ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, 18 June as part the CANSO Global ATM Summit and 23rd Annual General Meeting, will celebrate the excellent work and initiatives from CANSO Members. Individually and together, they provide the best possible view of progress and success across the broad spectrum of ATM today. Six nominations […]
More than 750 entrepreneurs and investment professionals from Europe and the US attend the awards ceremony, with regular entrants and attendees including Accel, Beringea, Balderton, Carlyle, EQT, Index Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, IQ Capital, Investcorp, Octopus Ventures, and TA Associates. Entries are open now; firms can apply here or nominate another to join this year’s programme. The […]
The research surveyed more than 400 C-suite executives from enterprises across the UK and USA, each overseeing businesses with over 8,000 employees. Facing the inevitable The threat to businesses cyber security is at a critical level, as more than three-quarters (76%) of C-level executives say that a cyber security breach is inevitable. Despite this acceptance, […]
Senseon has released the results of a research project to understand the state of cyber security in modern SMEs. The research revealed that, while a significant proportion of SMEs believe in their current approach to security, they are struggling when it comes to allocation of budget. There is increasing uncertainty on whether the investment into the […]
The new fund will: Primarily back companies already based in London. However, it will also seek investments in businesses either relocating to London or opening or expanding an office in London, providing local support to the business and any co-investors. Target investments in businesses founded or run by individuals from under-represented groups – including female […]
Home Grown is an incredible private members’ club for high-growth entrepreneurs in London which provides a beautiful space for big ideas. It is a collective of proven entrepreneurs and investors from all sectors, creeds, geographies and industries. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) has built a thriving community of finalists, winners, judges, investors and partners […]
MMC Ventures and Notion Capital participated in the round alongside existing investors Anthemis Exponential Ventures, RGAX and Israel’s most active venture investor OurCrowd . This new round of funding follows a previous £3m seed-round led by LocalGlobe. yulife is on a mission to breathe life back into life insurance by rewarding people for living well now, […]