Regional Ecosystems

Startup ecosystem coverage across Scotland, the North, Midlands, South West, and other UK regional hubs beyond London.

Manchester FinTech Firenze Raises €6.8M for Lombard Lending Expansion

Manchester FinTech Firenze Raises €6.8M for Lombard Lending Expansion

24 April 2026 · 12 min read

Firenze, a Manchester-based FinTech specialising in Lombard lending, has closed an oversubscribed €6.8M (£6M) funding round to expand its team amid rising de

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Materials science research on ammonium polyphosphate advances safety innovation. UK spinout funding pathways explored.

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Jenson Brook launches Britain's Got Startups platform to bridge the regional funding gap for non-London startups. Explore how founders outside London access capital.