BGF provides £7m in growth capital for a minority stake in the network support provider.
"The mobile telecoms market is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented activity driven by a combination of the introduction of 4g services and the consolidation of the operators’ radio networks as they strive to improve customer experience through both coverage and quality of service whilst controlling and minimising their future operating expenditure."
The Stockton based IT provider has raised capital to relocate premises, increase headcount and launch two new service lines.
"The funding that Agile has been able to secure from Northstar, Lloyds TSB and the Let's Grow fund is a real credit to Agile and our team's performance since we set up."
The music themed gaming service secured its target with backing from crowd investors and Midven.
"SoshiGames definitely had the X Factor for our crowd, and we’re delighted to be part of the Soshi Story! With the music industry seeing growth in live performances, digital streaming and merchandise, partnering this with the burgeoning mobile gaming industry is surely a match made in heaven. We were really excited to offer this opportunity to our crowd, allowing them to invest alongside Soshi’s existing funders; highly-regarded VC firm Midven."
Midven backed the Stoke-on-Trent creator of the ImPress crafting machine through its Early Advantage fund.
"The machine was quickly tailored specifically for the needs of the serious hobby crafter – it is multi-functional, robust and reliable, compact and affordable. We always knew we had a good product and our early sales success proved there is a market. This investment from Midven and private investors will give us the opportunity to grow the company, create jobs and continue to serve our enthusiastic customers."
The London-based equity crowdfunding platform secured nearly three and a half times its original target from 909 investors.
"The response to our campaign was phenomenal. It was overwhelming enough to have reached our investment target in such a short amount of time, but to have achieved almost four-times the investment backing we sought, from our own community and beyond, is astonishing. We see this as a tremendous validation of both our model and our business and we want to thank everyone who has invested for joining us on our journey."