Funding

Nigerian Founder Emeka Ogbuabo Raises £320,000 to Reward UK Renters for Paying Rent

Nigerian founder Emeka Ogbuabo has raised £320,000 in pre-seed funding for Nuba, a UK startup building a rewards network around one of households’ biggest...

Why Airtel Money’s 2026 London IPO is setting a new benchmark for African fintech

The London Airtel Money’s IPO could change how investors value African fintech companies.

UK Startup Competitions Offering Cash Prizes Black Founders Can Apply for in 2026

From £5,000 founder prizes to six-figure funding, these UK startup competitions are open to Black founders in 2026, with eligibility, deadlines and prize details.

US Logistics Firm Launches Accelerator for UK Startups

GXO Logistics, the US logistics company, has announced the launch of a new accelerator for UK and Ireland startups....

UK government-backed “Women Backing Women”fund announces first close at £130m

The "Women Backing Women" fund, which is backed by the UK government, has announced that it has reached the...

9fin crowned Europe’s newest Black-led unicorn after $170m raise

London-based fintech 9fin has raised $170 million in a Series C round, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion and...

UK Small businesses to receive a £7.4bn boost from the government

Small businesses across the United Kingdom are set to receive more than £7.4 billion a year in government spending...