Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund 3 and the OION Angel Network have invested in Deep Planet, an Agri-tech start-up using AI technology to help winemakers and growers tackle the challenges of climate change.

Crossip, a Suffolk business creating a stir in the growing non-alcoholic drinks sector, has received investment from Anglia Capital Group, alongside New Anglia Capital.

Winefi, a UK-based start-up, has successfully raised £400,000 to build a nextgeneration wine investment marketplace.

Winefi has announced its upcoming platform launch, poised to revolutionise the landscape of fine wine investment, making it an accessible mainstream asset class. 

The Turmeric Co. has closed a Series A funding raise, after attracting investment for growth from a number of high-profile investors including comedian and TV presenter, Joel Dommett, with the Rubicon Drinks family confirmed as a cornerstone investor.  

Former Wales international and Premier League footballer, Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, founded the company after finding turmeric shots invaluable in recovering from a potentially career-ending knee injury. Despite being prescribed medication from doctors, Thomas had severe inflammation and chronic pain whenever he played,  so began to research alternatives with his dad.  

Craft Gin Club, the UK’s biggest gin subscription service, has successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, passing its initial £500,000 target and closing the round with over 700 investors and more than £800,000 raised.

Ready Burger, a plant-based fast food brand, has closed a  investment round, reaching well over its £250,000 target, with funds raised totalling more than £290,000.  The funding will be used to further progress its goal of becoming a major player within the global vegan food market, which is forecast to grow to over $60bn by 2028.

Cult Wines, the company forging the future of the wine industry, has completed a seed fundraising round.

Jay & Joy, the leading organic plant-based creamery in France, has raised €2 million led by César Augier and supported by renowned investors.

The alt format, eco-friendly, Italian wine brand When in Rome has closed its latest round of investment, exceeding its fundraising target. The funds will be used to grow sales and continue building a leading sustainable beverage brand for an age of conscious consumption.

Leading biotech company MiAlgae has officially launched its omega-3 product NaturAlgae to market thanks to recent expansion of its commercial production site in Scotland following investment last August.

Online sustainable grocery-delivery service Modern Milkman, which received a £2.25m investment in July 2022 from Praetura Ventures, through the British Business Bank’s Regional Angels Programme, has achieved 100 per cent growth in 2022.