Longwall Ventures and the Angel CoFund led the Series A round to support the development of advanced metal 3D printing systems.
"Additive Manufacturing is currently one of the fastest growing, disruptive technology spaces, providing manufacturers with the ability to produce high value components that would have been impossible even ten years ago. We are excited to be developing our new product in such a high-potential market, and look forward to driving its rapid growth as we prepare to launch in the coming years."
The funding round was led by Parkwalk Advisors, Universal Partners, Oxford Sciences Innovation and Inovia Capital to support customer demand and company growth.
"We have been tracking YASA’s progress for a number of years and are pleased to have the opportunity to invest in one of the UK’s most exciting high-growth technology companies that is well positioned to take advantage of the rapid move to electrification in both automotive and aerospace sectors."
The company secured backing from over 350 investors to fund technology enhancements, marketing, and business development.
"There is a significant opportunity for disruption within recruitment. From independent research we commissioned it was clear that it suffers from being a low trust industry, where inefficiencies appear to be the norm and value for money is often questioned"
Pentech and Outward VC led the Series A round, which will fund sales growth and IT development.
"We are on a mission to democratise public equity offerings. Everyday investors are a vital part of the stock market and yet unable to buy discounted share deals – a longstanding imbalance in the public markets. This is true whether it is a government selling down its holding in a large company or a quoted company is raising growth capital. Our online platform addresses this challenge, giving small investors the same access as traditionally afforded to large institutional investors. We are grateful for the backing of our lead investors as well as our other institutional and angel investors. With their support we are confident of executing our vision quickly and efficiently."
The investment was led by Smedvig Capital with participation from Frontline Ventures, Downing Ventures, and 24 Haymarket.
"The Spirable platform has transformed how we create video content. Automating a previously manual process and allowing us to scale in a way that was once impossible. The data-driven personalisation element means we are now connecting with our audience in more meaningful ways, resulting in better performing campaigns and an uplift in sales."
