The British Business Bank’s £200 million South West Investment Fund has announced its first major equity deal with a £500,000 equity investment in Exeter-based tech-led commercial waste and recycling business Binit.
The deal is part of a £750,000 funding round led by the South West Investment Fund appointed fund manager The FSE Group and includes co-funding of £250,000 from private equity investor Yeo Valley Associates.
The South West Investment Fund was launched in July this year by the government-backed British Business Bank to boost the supply of early-stage finance to...
An Exeter care home has opened an on-site charity shop for residents where they can buy their own clothes.
Tors’ Nik Naks at The Old Rectory was officially opened last week. The charity shop, which is based in a room inside the care home, stocks clothes, shoes, scarves, jewellery, and books.
Carer Nicky Martin revealed: “The purpose of the shop is so residents can have the freedom to go shopping independently and not worry about money. I came up with the idea of using tokens as a currency because most of the residents like to feel like they are paying for what they take...
Carparison win Best Marketing and Innovation award for the third year in a row.
For the third year in a row, Exeter-based Carparison have scooped the Best Marketing and Innovation Award at the Leasing Broker Federation Awards.
The Leasing Broker Federation Awards are an annual event recognising the best of the UK’s vehicle leasing industry.
Held this year in the Phoenix Arts Club in the heart of London’s glittering West End, Carparison secured the win thanks to the innovation of the female-only sales line, rolled out earlier this year for a successful three-...
The new Tesla Centre in Exeter supports Tesla’s digital customer experience around Exeter and the UK.
Test drives are available from the Matford Green Business Park, Marsh Barton as well as service, when required. The site, which can be conveniently accessed from the M5 is approximately 20,000 sqft and has 12 Superchargers.
Tesla has had a presence in the South-West of England since 2022, where it first opened its Bournemouth Centre, with the Tesla Centre Exeter being its third Tesla Centre in the region. The opening of this new location indicates Tesla's...
Moto, the UK’s largest motorway services operator, and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE are bringing 6 new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points to Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK. This the latest part of Moto’s ongoing nationwide effort to transform access to charging facilities and reduce range anxiety for EV motorists and marks an additional 12 chargers added to the site in total, in H2 of this year.
The expansion of its Exeter Super Hub is testament to Moto and GRIDSERVE’s continued commitment to ensuring that regardless of length of...
Wherever you are in the world, you're surrounded by walls steeped in history - this is no different for Exeter. Beyond its inspirational museums and jaw-dropping landscape, Exeter has a Viking history worthy of storytelling, a history that has shaped the city into how we see it today. In this article, we'll be taking a dive into how Vikings came to find Exeter and what transpired there, all those years ago.
The year the Vikings came to England
The year was AD 793. The Vikings of Denmark were ready to set sail for new riches and opportunities, in a land different from...
Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner has co-founded and financed several non-profit initiatives over the last decade. These include the Breakthrough Prize, Breakthrough Initiatives, Breakthrough Junior Challenge, and, most recently, Tech For Refugees.
Milner established Tech For Refugees in spring 2022 to support the global refugee crisis. There are currently 100 million displaced people worldwide. Of this number, 27 million are refugees seeking asylum.
Tech For Refugees supports the use of technology in enhancing refugee relief efforts. The initiative funds innovative tech...
Acknowledging the profound truth that health is indeed wealth, obtaining private health insurance stands as a strategic approach to circumvent surgery waiting times, access personalized care, and explore emerging life-saving treatments and medications. This article delves into the considerations surrounding pre-existing conditions in the realm of health insurance, addressing concerns about their impact on premiums and the possibility of obtaining coverage.
Understanding Health Insurance
In the UK, health insurance operates on a premium system, where individuals are...
Are you curious about the unsung heroes behind many manufacturing and processing operations? Look no further than the humble yet powerful screw conveyor and feeders. This article will delve into the intricacies of these vital components, uncovering their functions, applications and the transformative impact they bring to various industries.
The Dynamic Duo: Understanding Screw Feeders and Conveyors
At the heart of material handling in industries ranging from agriculture to mining lies the ingenious design of screw feeders and conveyors. These devices are engineered to transport...
