The property fintech business has secured seed follow on funding from Loyal VC to support its growth and platform delivery.
"This is fantastic news not just for us but for the whole Northern Powerhouse as it’s clear that venture capitalist firms are waking up to the opportunities which exist outside of the M25."
The London-based educational gaming studio raised the capital from Horizons Ventures to debut its first virtual reality game.
"Virtual reality has progressed significantly over the last decade, but a primary issue stems from the fact it’s a single-person experience. We are incredibly excited to be launching this game as part of our ambition to shift into the VR market."
The Newcastle-based events booking platform has raised a further £440k from DSW Ventures and NorthStar Ventures.
"We are confident that in 2021 the market for private events will bounce back strongly and Poptop will play an important role in the redevelopment of the industry. The technology we’ve built allows us to significantly improve the customer’s experience of planning an event and increase conversions and bookings for our suppliers."