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OxDX, a University of Oxford spin out building instant pathogen tests using super-resolution microscopy and machine learning, has raised GBP2.6 million in pre-seed funding for its AI powered diagnostic technology that can recognise and identify specific species and strains of viruses1,2, bacteria and other pathogens within a sample in seconds.
The initial funding is co-led by IQ Capital and Ahren Innovation Capital with participation from Science Creates Ventures, and will be used to expand the team and further validate the technology with development partners.
The OxDX technology uses novel universal labelling technology in combination with machine learning analysis in
REHAUS, a marketplace dedicated to matching pre-owned designer furniture with new owners, has launched its consumer seller platform having secured GBP500k in pre-seed investment.
REHAUS removes the hassle usually associated with pre-owned furniture online, offering a superior experience for both buyers and sellers. This includes full provenance, direct communication and next day delivery for buyers as well as collection, storage and superior merchandising for sellers.
REHAUS was founded by interiors and design specialist Daphne Vassiliades, marketplace entrepreneur Tom Allason and ecommerce veteran Will Cochrane.
Private markets firm Partners Group has secured total client commitments of USD8.5 billion for its third direct infrastructure programme.
AI-enabled workforce transformation specialist, Esme Learning Solutions has secured USD15 million of venture finance from Hercules Capital.
This new investment brings their total investment since incorporating on Valentine’s Day 2019 to USD38.5 million from Hercules, Adit Ventures and ThriveDx.
Esme partners with top tier global education leaders to offer an array of technology and digital transformation classes online including MIT, Sȁid Business School, University of Oxford, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and Imperial College Business School.
Dobson Fiber has formed a strategic partnership with iCON Infrastructure, whereby iCON Infrastructure Partners V will support Dobson Fiber’s USD700 million fiber deployment plan across Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas.
The Dobson Family will retain significant ownership of the company and together with iCON V, will continue to support Dobson Fiber’s management team and dedicated workforce with the fiber deployment plan.
Digital coach provider Sharpist has raised USD23 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Endeit Capital and Capnamic.
Selected business angels, including the former VP of Workplace at Meta Julien Codorniou, French venture studio Founders Future, and Porsche Ventures, the venture capital unit of Sharpist’s customer Porsche AG, and existing investors Vorwerk Ventures and btov Partners, also participated.
The fresh capital will enable Sharpist to further invest in its industry-defining product experience and accelerates the company’s European expansion.
Global alternative investment manager Wafra Inc has promoted Adel A Alderbas to Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
Alderbas will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Fawaz Al-Mubaraki to oversee the firm’s investment activities and execute Wafra’s vision to deliver investment solutions that provide long-term prosperity for asset owners around the world.
Alderbas is a 15-year veteran of Wafra, during which time he has overseen many of the firm’s key strategic and core investment initiatives, serving most recently as Deputy CIO. He will oversee all alternatives and liquid markets transactions including strategic partnerships, real assets, real estate, private equity and venture capital
Are Partners-backed Repeats Group (Repeats), a pan-European plastics recycling platform focused on producing high-quality recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE), has made an investment in Anviplas, a producer of recycled LDPE located in the Catalunya region of Spain.
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Repeats is a portfolio company of Ara Partners (Ara), a global private equity firm focused on industrial decarbonisation.
Repeats’ investment in Anviplas represents an important step in building a pan-European plastics recycling platform. Under Repeats leadership, the Company plans to nearly double its production capacity to meet the growing demand for recycled LDPE in Europe.
OnePlanetCapital, the climate change-focused early stage venture capital fund, has appointed Anthony Chant as Investment Director.
Chant will lead investment decisions for the company’s flagship EIS fund, targeting companies and projects that will genuinely benefit the environmental prospects of the UK and the wider planet.
Chant has joined OnePlanetCapital to advise on targeted investments that will tackle C02 emissions as well as businesses with a positive environmental impact. The OnePlanetCapital Sustainable EIS Fund aims to deliver industry leading returns whilst only backing companies and projects that will support the emerging green economy.
Chant has 20 years of experience managing businesses
ProArch, a digital transformation, modernisation and managed services business, has secured a USD25 million growth investment from MSouth Capital, an Atlanta-based private investment firm that provides flexible, non-control financing solutions.
The debt and equity investment will enable ProArch to continue executing an aggressive growth strategy by fuelling the development of innovative offerings and expanding delivery capabilities to provide clients with exceptional solutions and customer experiences. ProArch will also look to expand inorganically through the acquisitions of other companies aligned with its philosophy and strategy.
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