The funding round was led by Two Magnolias and will support platform development and team expansion.
"This fundraise has been conducted in a very challenging economy, but our merits and successes are firmly rooted in the fact that we have an incredibly strong team that is tackling sustainability in a way that’s never been done before. We’re proud that the VCs we’re working with can see that we are breaking new ground in a global business challenge that is not going away. We believe that approaching sustainability as an ongoing process creates a perpetual space for continual improvement, resilience building and prosperity for all organisations, including our own."
Mercia backed the London enterprise with a £3.3m investment to support growth and hiring.
"Global expansion is complex, with confusing local laws, complicated taxes and hefty fines for those who fail to play by the rules. Centuro cuts through the complexity, eradicating the need for expensive consultancy services. We’re disrupting the dominance of the larger players in the market, giving ambitious businesses a simple solution that saves them time and money, reduces compliance risks and helps them win in new markets and in the war for global talent."
The London startup secured its second funding round in less than a year, bringing total capital raised to £8m.
"Securing a second investment round in less than 12 months is a testament to how innovative and industry-changing Skarper is. We have received hundreds of distribution requests from around the world and have a large waiting list of customers. The interest from industry leaders, including bike component manufacturers and household brands, has exceeded our expectations. Our revolutionary technology lowers barriers to owning high-quality eBikes and reduces waste."
The funding round will support the clinical development of the company's transdermal testosterone patch for post-menopausal women.
"Having the funding in place for the first clinical trial of our testosterone patch for post-menopausal women will enable Medherant to take a major step towards registration of the product and being able to address this significant gap in the options available for women in this very important stage of their lives."
The London-based mortgage intermediaries platform will use the fresh capital to accelerate product development and customer growth.
"Acre represents the future of a tech-led mortgage market. Aviva Ventures are delighted to continue to support Justus and his team on Acre’s journey to deliver much-needed tech innovation that benefits homebuyers, brokers, and lenders"
