Cardiff University has become the sixth partner of SETsquared, the world’s top-ranked university-business incubator. Cardiff joins the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey and will further strengthen the group’s capability for providing enterprise and innovation programmes for researchers, entrepreneurs and high-growth companies in its ecosystem.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, has announced the launch of two new accelerator programs in Paris and Stockholm. The launch showcases Techstars’ commitment to investing in startup talent in Europe, where it plans to invest in more than 100 startups in 2022 through its various accelerator programs in seven countries. Both programs will be fully funded by Techstars, following the recent July close of a new $150 million fund, intended to support more local entrepreneurs looking for global exposure.  

Independent Growth Finance (IGF), a leading independent commercial finance provider, has appointed Jamie O’Neill as Asset Based Lending director. 

The winners for the MSDUK Awards have been announced. 

Bloc Ventures, the venture capital company focused on early-stage European deep technology investment, has announced the appointment of Andy Green CBE (pictured) as Senior Independent Director and Sue Prevezer QC as Non-Executive Director as it bolsters its board of directors.

Revaia, formerly known as Gaia Capital Partners, has announced the final closing of its first growth fund, Europe's largest female-founded VC fund, at €250 million, exceeding its initial target of €200 million. Furthermore, the sustainable growth equity fund has taken a new name in the form of "Revaia" in line with its mission to reveal the future European tech leaders.

YFM Equity Partners (YFM) in the North West is continuing to grow with the appointment of portfolio director Gavin Chadwick. 

Recognising the critical need for scalable, innovative technology in creating a more sustainable, greener future, Founders Factory has teamed up with G-Force to launch its Sustainability Seed Program -the company’s first pre/seed investment programme dedicated to sustainability and climate-tech.

Pollinate, the global fintech that partners with banks to help business customers succeed and grow, has announced the winners of “Ingenious,” 

An entrepreneur who invented 3D printed personalised gummy vitamins tailored to people’s nutritional needs, lifestyles and goals is just one of the highlights of a new documentary featuring weird and wonderful ideas that will change the world. 

Wolves Summit, the largest startup technology conference in the CEE (Central and Eastern European) region has announced its most expansive investor lineup, also sharing news of the speakers and partners that will make this 14th edition of the Summit the most impactful yet. 

Due to the Covid Pandemic, the economy and SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) are suffering and they need help. Which means money. There is a large pool of equity money locked up that can be freed and the faster the better.