The seed round was led by Eos Advisory alongside regional public and private backers.
"Robot-assisted surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years and is now widely used in various surgical procedures including urology, gynaecology, and colorectal. We have pilot programmes running with healthcare and medical device groups worldwide, including in the United States, and we now look forward to the commercialisation phase with the support of our new investors."
The climate training provider has raised £1m from backers including The Climate Planet Foundation, Nicco Perra and Sam Wisnia.
"We all want a future with clean air, healthy soil, stable weather and unpolluted water. This is why we’re all on the same team when it comes to preventing the climate and nature emergency – everyone wins when we accelerate the evolution of our economy and society to one that’s sustainable and regenerative."
— Matthew Shribman, Co-founder and Chief Scientist
The investment round was led by Haatch Ventures and Notion Capital to support marketplace growth and new product development.
"With the hospitality sector facing unprecedented challenges, we believe our mission to help every pub and bar maximise their potential with live music is more important than ever. Our platform has already helped hundreds of venues improve customer satisfaction, drive footfall and increase sales while giving thousands of artists an easier way to earn money gigging. We’re just getting started and the investment announced today will help bring the benefits of live music to more communities in towns and cities across the UK."
The funding round was backed by the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, Ecotricity, and prominent business angels.
"I led on the establishment of West Midlands Co-Investment Fund because SMEs are the lifeblood of our regional economy and it's clear we must improve their access to finance to support their growth journey. These local businesses will help continue our region's recovery and I cannot wait to see them succeed. I'm delighted that 'You. Smart. Thing.' has become yet another business to benefit from this new fund, and I'm confident this investment will help the business reach more clients and build on the success it has already achieved."
Connect Ventures led the seed financing round to support domestic growth and team expansion.
"Our latest round of investment underscores the urgency of our mission. Businesses shouldn’t bear high costs due to a lack of understanding about where or how to find better deals. Our platform provides instant, transparent access to the best solutions for each business. It not only saves time, but also introduces a level of pricing fairness previously unseen in the industry."