Mercia Ventures manages regional investment vehicles including the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
The biotechnology firm raised fresh capital to accelerate growth in American and European markets and complete new laboratory facilities.
"Over the last year we’ve demonstrated the market for novel and improved in vitro testing methods and expanded our customer base as well as the Aelius team. Along with our move to our new premises, this latest funding will enable us to accelerate our growth in international markets, particularly in the US."
The funding round was led by Mercia Ventures and will support team expansion and platform development.
"Our mission is to simplify the complex world of energy and building management systems, empowering building operators to reduce carbon emissions and save money. Our focus on tangible results has led to a huge increase in demand from businesses to join the Grid Edge community. This funding will enable us to welcome more businesses on board, accelerating our growth and extending our reach and impact."
The funding round was backed by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, Mercia Ventures, and Pioneer Group.
"Our mission is to help companies avoid unnecessary animal testing and provide more accurate and relevant test results. This latest funding will enable us to continue building our range of tests and assays and use our model for different purposes, across different industries. We will also continue engaging with regulators to adapt industry standards tests to become animal free, and establish ImmuONE as a leading provider."
The funding round includes participation from Calculus Capital and the North East Venture Fund.
"Notify has become the challenger brand in Safety Tech through our approach to service and innovation, delivered by a fantastic team. I’m delighted we’ve been able to raise additional capital from long term investors to support our latest innovations and to continue our growth trajectory. Thousands of organisations are recognising the value of looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of their workforce, and Notify is now perfectly placed to deliver software that drives employee engagement and productivity."
The follow-on investment will help the sales management platform grow its presence in the United States and develop its product.
"OneUp Sales has been a pioneer in the field of sales management systems. Mercia supported it from the start and it has been rewarding to watch its continued growth and development. We look forward to working with Derry, James and the team as they continue to scale the business."
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