The funding will support product development and international sales as the Belfast communications firm targets one million users.
"We are seeing organisations all over the world waking up to the strong business benefits of good employee comms. With the vast majority of people now carrying a smartphone, it makes an app the perfect way to connect with employees. We’ve designed the Thrive platform to be so easy to use that organisations can be up and running and improving the way they communicate and share information with employees in no time."
The online pharmacy secured investment from angel backers with experience in e-commerce and digital health.
"We see how the convenience of e-commerce has had a huge impact on multiple retail sectors, but for some reason, the general public still shops for their pharmacy needs on the high street. We think that medino can help fill the gap in this underserved sector."
The funding will support US expansion plans and team growth following the company headquarters relocation to Cardiff.
"BookingLive is set to grow rapidly in the next two years, as we continue our success in the UK and look to replicate that success in the US. Securing the backing of both Blackfinch and the Development Bank of Wales is a great vote of confidence in our company and in our product."
The East Yorkshire safety solutions provider has raised £750k from FW Capital via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
"With a skilled and dedicated senior management team, MRT has strong levels of ongoing recurring revenue and clear, well-constructed strategic growth plans to expand the business organically, as well as selling into new markets with new products."
The Bath-based analytics firm has closed its latest round at £1.5m to support product development.
"We are delighted to close our Series A investment round at £1.5m. We had consistent advice early on – ‘it will take a ton of time, be prepared’, they were right!"
