Innovation Investment Capital has backed Sero in its latest funding round to accelerate the rollout of energy efficiency solutions for social housing.
"IIC’s investment is a vote of confidence in Sero’s vision and technology and was driven by a clear alignment between CCR and Sero, which both share the aim of using innovative solutions to drive down bills, cut carbon emissions and deliver better, more comfortable homes for residents. With this support, we will accelerate deployment of our energy-efficiency solutions, deepen partnerships with housing providers and unlock new pathways for sustainable growth."
Guest Dragon Susie Ma backed the parent discount platform for a 10% stake following a televised pitch.
"Securing investment from Susie is a huge moment for us and for Cubbi. We built this platform because we lived the reality of trying to make maternity pay stretch while still wanting to give our children the best start in life. This backing means we can reach more parents, bring more meaningful savings onto the platform and continue building something that genuinely supports families at a time when they’re under so much financial pressure. Standing in the Den and pitching Cubbi while pregnant was incredibly personal for me. Parenthood is one of the most joyful but financially vulnerable stages of life, and having that recognised and backed on such a big platform meant so much. This investment allows us to turn that recognition into real, practical support for thousands more families."
The London-based semiconductor startup secured $220m from Hummingbird Ventures and other backers to expand its team and deliver its first products by 2027.
The London-based NatureTech startup secured $4m to scale its platform and deploy new artificial intelligence tools for nature recovery.
"As threats to the natural world become more urgent, any organisation dependent on land – whether directly or through their supply chain – has a business resilience need to invest in nature recovery."
