Advertising technology start-up secures funding from Mercia Fund Management

PubGuard, a mobile-first digital ad verification and malware detection tool for publishers, is set for growth following investment from Mercia Fund Management. Founded in 2015, PubGuard has quickly established itself as a leading solution for the largest global digital publishers, helping them to improve ad quality and user experience. With Mercia’s investment, PubGuard aims to

Directorbank undergoes management buy-out

Mid-market executive search specialist Directorbank has successfully completed a management buy-out. Directorbank’s current Management Team has acquired the business from private equity house Nova Capital Management and takes 100% equity ownership. Graham Jones, Directorbank’s Managing Director who led the deal, forms part of the new leadership team alongside company directors Dorothea Kronenberghs, James Searby, George

Software development business to accelerate growth after funding boost

A business that specialises in the delivery and maintenance of software solutions for the domiciliary care industry has secured six figure funding from the Enterprise Ventures SME Loans to support the acquisition of a London-based company. Founded in 2000 by managing director Mike Williams, Tagtronics Limited, based in Darwen, Lancashire, offers bespoke software to manage

W2 Global Data secures new co-investment

W2, a provider of SaaS, B2B software solutions and data services, has secured a series A investment. The investment is for growth capital to fund the expansion of its sales, marketing and technical capability in the UK and international markets. W2 Global Data (W2), which provides a range of Software as a Service (SaaS) products

Made in Yorkshire Award wins for portfolio companies Winder Power & Weedfree on Track

Two businesses backed by Enterprise Ventures SME Loans have been honoured at Insider’s annual Made in Yorkshire Awards, which rewards the most ambitious and innovative companies from across the region. Winder Power won Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) for the second consecutive year and Weedfree on Track received the Advanced Manufacturer/ Technology Award. Both of the companies

First NPIF deal from EV

Enterprise Ventures has completed its first investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). The transaction, which was led by Investment Manager Pete Sorsby, was £100k of debt finance into Sheffield-based TV/AV reception and distribution specialist Blake UK from the £51million debt fund which Enterprise Ventures manages. The funding will enable Blake UK to diversify

One year on since acquisition

Mercia celebrates year of achievement following EV acquisition As it marks the first anniversary of its acquisition of Enterprise Ventures, Mercia Technologies PLC is looking forward to further growth across the regions with the enlarged group. The acquisition – and its achievements in the 12 months since – have further strengthened Mercia’s footprint across the