ContentKing, a fast-growing startup providing an extensive SEO auditing, reporting and insights solution to digital marketing professionals worldwide, received EUR350,000 in seed capital at a EUR3.5 million valuation in late 2017. Vincent van Scherpenseel, CEO at ContentKing, says: “This investment is a fantastic validation of our vision, idea and execution.

Level, a new independent lending boutique, backed by Quilam Capital, is aiming to bring a fresh approach to family litigation finance.  The firm provides funding to cover the legal costs of individuals going through divorce. Assets are often held in just one party’s name, creating an imbalance in the level of

Breed Reply, an active operational investor in early-stage Internet of Things (IoT) businesses, has launched a new Europe-wide search for IoT investment opportunities.  It is the seventh time Breed Reply has run its “Best in Breed” programme where start-ups with exciting IoT innovations and products are invited to apply to

Pamlico Capital (Pamlico) has completed a growth investment in Connexin Software, trading as Office Practicum (OP). Co-founder and CEO Gregory H Anderson and the OP management team will maintain a significant ownership position and continue to manage the growth of the Company with support from Pamlico. Further transaction details have

Sendy, an app-based on-demand delivery services platform operating across Kenya, has completed a Series A investment round, led by DOB Equity. DOB Equity will invest alongside CFAO, a member of the Toyota Group, and other private investors. DOB Equity says that the new funds will enable Sendy to increase their

Urban simulation software developer ForCity has closed its first round of investment at EUR8 million, through a process led by CM-CIC Innovation and with the participation of the Caisse des Dépôts Group, Omnes Capital and Axeleo Capital. This first round will allow ForCity to focus on scaling deployment and accelerating

Turkish producer of dried fruit, nuts, seeds and popcorn, Peyman, is set to expand its business with a EUR32 million loan from the EBRD. The company, owned by Bridgepoint, a major international private equity fund, is building a new production facility in the industrial zone of Eskişehir, a city in

Foundry Innovation & Research 1 (FIRE1) has closed a Series C financing totalling EUR40 million. The financing was led by new investor Glide Healthcare, with the participation of new investors Gimv and Seventure and all existing investors, including Lightstone Ventures, Medtronic, and New Enterprise Associates.   Janke Dittmer, partner at

SpherePay, Singapore’s homegrown mobile payment app, has completed a fundraising round of over USD10 million. With this latest round of funding and the affirmation of its strategic partnership with oBike since last December, SpherePay is well-placed to be the top three payment platforms in Southeast Asia. It currently serves over