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eternalHealth raises USD10m in Series A funding

eternalHealth, the first new health plan to be approved in Massachusetts since 2013, has raised another USD10 million in Series A funding. This additional financing follows an initial USD10 million in Seed and Pre-Series A investment by successful healthcare and tech entrepreneurs last summer. John Sculley, former Apple CEO, is

Bluon completes Series B with USD37m in financing

Bluon, a specialist in the HVAC-R space, has closed its Series B round with USD27.6 million in equity financing, adding to the USD9 million in already raised in venture debt. The round was led by Bluon’s existing primary capital partner, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), and included significant participation from MacKinnon,

Tiba Tempeh closes GBP500k seed round

UK plant-based start-up Tiba Tempeh has closed a GBP500k seed round to accelerate its growth as it prepares for listings with major UK supermarkets and international expansion. The funding will be used to launch new product innovation, grow the team, and support marketing efforts to drive consumer awareness and trial

Deepbridge Technology Growth EIS exceeds GBP100m landmark

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investment manager Deepbridge Capital has now deployed over GBP100 million of capital via the Deepbridge Technology Growth EIS fund. The fund was launched in 2013 as one of the first growth-focused technology EIS funds, providing private investors with access to a portfolio of early-stage investee companies

Vala appoints investment director

Vala Capital, an entrepreneur-led venture capital firm, has appointed Lian Michelson, a successful entrepreneur and experienced angel investor, as investment director for its EIS portfolios. The appointment comes as Vala launches a new tranche for its Sustainable Growth EIS portfolio – targeting small companies focused on sustainable solutions.   Michelson

MMC Ventures makes promotions and raises over USD1bn in funding

MMC Ventures, a UK Series A investor, has promoted three individuals to its senior leadership team, and added a partner, following a record year in 2021 – during which MMC’s portfolio companies raised more than USD1 billion in funding.

ART Health Solutions raises GBP800,000 from NVEF

Two sport and exercise scientists who established an app to improve employee wellbeing and performance have raised GBP800,000 from the North East Venture Fund (NEVF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia, to fund the next stage of growth.

Qiming Venture Partners makes promotions

Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Venture Partners has promoted Bonnie Wang and Dr Kan Chen to Partner, and Xiaofei Zhou to Vice President. In addition, the firm has made eight promotions in its finance, legal and administrative support teams.

Forster Chase Ventures assist SportScientia with strategic capital realignment

Forster Chase Ventures, has assisted SportScientia Pte Ltd in its strategic capital realignment exercise with a view of cementing a longer-term collaboration for future funding. Forster Chase Ventures also played a significant role in introducing a Non-Executive Director, Avril Millar, who joined the SportScientia board on 1 January, 2022.

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