BGF has exited Direct Online Services (‘DOS’), the UK’s leading ecommerce retailer of kitchen worktops, following an acquisition by Broadview Holding. DOS will continue its successful growth strategy and European expansion, following several years of high growth. 

The world's leading online Karaoke channel, Sing King, has raised £550,000 via Angel Investment Network (AIN), the world’s largest online angel investment platform as part of a seed funding round. Sing King offers high quality karaoke content via its YouTube channel and has over 90 million views per month

The raise took just seven weeks on the platform (the original £400k target was notably achieved within 4 days) with the money raised being used for launching standalone apps across IOS & Android as well as a web platform.

Manchester-based sustainable and ethical marketplace, Know the Origin has received a £300,000 investment from GC Angels to support the growth of the business as it looks to expand its team and product offering.

Foresight Group has successfully exited its investment in Clubhouse Golf, the UK’s largest independent online retailer of golf equipment, to all4golf, a leading European ecommerce business focused on golf.

Clubhouse has found a strong strategic partner in all4golf and together will look to become the pan-European market leader for golf equipment. 

Jenson Funding Partners has made investment in Not In The Guidebooks, providing local, authentic, immersive, responsible travel experiences for discerning independent travelers.

Iconic British ceramics brand Emma Bridgewater has secured an £8m investment from BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, to support further UK growth and international expansion.

Jenson Funding Partners have completed an investment in LogistCompare a marketplace platform for warehouse space and associated services.  Their aim is to provide ecommerce retailers with a one-stop-shop for their storage and fulfilment needs. LogistCompare is an innovative marketplace for warehouse space and services.  They connect organizations that need storage space with warehouse providers that can accommodate their requirements. The platform allows warehouse providers to rent out available space online and to promote their logistics services. 

Glasgow-based Swipii has secured funding of £1 million into its cashback app. The investment has been made by Scottish private equity company Par Equity, which is an existing investor in the business. Swipii aims to be the simplest way for consumers to earn cashback as they shop. Once someone has securely linked their bank payment card to the app, they automatically earn cashback every time they pay with that card in a participating retailer. There is no need to scan codes or carry multiple reward cards. 

Watersport and sailing enthusiasts will be setting sail from Lydstep when the Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy opens a second centre this Easter, after securing new funding from the Development Bank of Wales.

Green Angel Syndicate has invested in The Scottish Bee Company, which is leading the way in the exploration of newly discovered properties of Heather Honey.  Its health-giving ingredients are now understood to be the rival of much-vaunted Manuka Honey from New Zealand.  For most of its existence, there has been almost no demand for Manuka Honey, but the discovery of its health benefits caused its sales and its price to sky-rocket internationally.  Heather Honey has claims to be the rival if not superior to Manuka honey in this respect.

QVentures has invested in start-up Kitche, a free app to reduce food waste and save money.

With food waste receiving increasing attention by policy-makers in recent months, QVentures is proud to be working closely with a social impact company tackling the problem of food waste in the UK. QVentures Managing Partner, Robert Walsh says: "It's fantastic to see innovative technology companies such as Kitche taking action towards creating a more sustainable food industry. We are proud to join Kitche on this journey."

The brand is set to utilise the funding to expand its offering, which includes becoming omnichannel, selling worldwide and creating a community for those who wish to travel responsibly.