Tangle Teezer, the British hairbrush company famously rejected by Dragons’ Den panellists seventeen years ago, has been acquired by French consumer goods giant Bic in a deal worth €200 million.
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DBT gives £230k injection to drive digital transformation among north west SME manufacturers
SME manufacturers in the north west of England will benefit from an additional £230,000 in funding to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies and strengthen their competitiveness.
UAE buys Mclaren’s automotive business following record losses
Discover how Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund has taken over McLaren’s automotive arm as the British supercar maker faces record losses, ongoing financial strains, and a push towards electrification.
McWin Capital eyes Gail’s in bid to pre-empt £500m auction
Discover why McWin Capital Partners may acquire Gail’s bakery chain before a planned auction, potentially valuing the fast-growing British brand at up to £500 million.
Moonpig slips into loss after £50m write-down hits experiences division
Moonpig, the online greetings card and gifting retailer, has reported a half-year pre-tax loss of £33.3 million after writing down the value of its “experiences” division by more than £50 million, underscoring the challenges posed by faltering consumer confidence in higher-priced discretionary treats.
FCA over-regulation risks choking crowdfunding and harming small businesses
Industry warns FCA rules are stifling crowdfunding and SME growth
Trump re-election predicted to boost UK with $33 billion in Chinese investment
Venture capital firm Fuel Ventures predicts Chinese investment could pivot to the UK following Donald Trump’s re-election, potentially bringing $33 billion in new opportunities.
UK space sector outpaces economy as M&A activity skyrockets
The UK’s space sector is expanding faster than the overall economy, contributing £17.5bn annually. Discover how soaring M&A activity, technological innovation, and SME growth are propelling the UK to the forefront of the global space industry.
UK Hotel Pricing Tech Firm Lighthouse Becomes Latest Unicorn with $370 Million Investment
London-based hotel pricing software firm Lighthouse becomes the UK’s latest unicorn after a $370 million investment from KKR, aiming to disrupt the travel tech industry with AI-powered solutions.
Socium raises $5M to become leading HR solution in Francophone Africa
Socium raises $5 million to expand its all-in-one HR management platform in Francophone Africa, aiming to become the leading HR solution for mid-sized companies by enhancing services and regional presence.
Ferguson Whisky Secures £450,000 Funding from Virgin Money to Expand Global Reach
Ferguson Whisky Limited secures £450,000 funding from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to expand operations and meet growing international demand for rare whisky investments.
Virtue Drinks Secures £2 Million Investment from BrewDog Co-Founder and England Footballer
Virtue Drinks secures £2 million investment from BrewDog co-founder James Watt and footballer Eberechi Eze to expand its clean energy drink globally, supporting strategic marketing and distribution efforts.
Vintage teddy bear sales soar amid Paddington Bear revival
Vintage teddy bear sales double as Paddington Bear fans anticipate the new film. Discover how nostalgia is driving a boom in vintage toy collectables ahead of Paddington in Peru.
Killing Kittens seeks £10.5m valuation for global expansion of sex party events
Killing Kittens, the UK sex party organiser, seeks £10.5m valuation to fund global expansion, including new events and ventures, aiming to unify the premium adult market.
Goodstack raises £22m as corporate giving platform targets £2.4bn in employee donations
London-based tech firm Goodstack has secured £22 million in venture capital funding, positioning it to facilitate £2.4 billion in employee donations to good causes this year.