Anglia Capital Group participated in the £750k round to support the agricultural robotics developer.
"Pitching to the ACG Angels was a great experience. We are glad to be working closely with angels who appreciate our work and understand the positive impact we will have on the industry and everyone who consumes soft fruits. We are excited for the challenges ahead."
La Famiglia led the seed investment, which featured backing from several prominent angel investors and venture firms.
"Unlock was just what we needed. From constantly trying to find ways to connect online, to a structured platform that has everything we looked for. The team loved the activities and the connections that were created and reinforced with their colleagues. Unlock is a no-brainer for any remote team and for managers looking for an easy plug n’ play solution to increase remote team satisfaction"
Puma Private Equity has backed the HR tech platform with a £5m follow-on investment.
"Connectr was born from the belief that everyone should have equal power and opportunity to shape their own future. We enable companies to better support their employees in achieving their goals and realising their ambitions every day."
Aquiline Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in the Manchester insurtech business to support its next phase of expansion.
"The way people buy insurance is changing. As more individuals turn to online platforms to purchase insurance, Ripe offers a simple process for buying policies online while still ensuring quality coverage at a good value. We believe that John, Paul, and their team have built a high-quality and scalable digital platform that can identify customer demands, and design and distribute products to address these efficiently. We are excited to partner with them through the next phase of their journey."
— Jeff Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer