Mobeus Equity Partners has backed Connect Childcare in a financing round aimed at accelerating software rollout and team expansion.
"It was a tough year for everyone as we all faced so much uncertainty. We too were forced to make difficult decisions, with limited information, and we had to be resilient."
Coatue led the Series D round, which will fund platform expansion and strategic acquisitions.
"The demand for online payments has skyrocketed following the restrictions due to the effects of COVID, and as a company, we are well placed to provide businesses across the globe with the solutions they need and to get them up and running fast,"
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."
ETF Partners has backed The Modern Milkman in a £5m Series A round to accelerate sustainable grocery deliveries across the UK.
"ETF was the obvious choice of investor for us and we’re thrilled to have their support as we move into the next phase of our journey. We believe their insight, skill and experience in the sustainability space will help us deliver the positive impact we strive to have on the environment at pace, as we move forward with our expansion plans across the UK over the course of 2021."