AirEx Technologies (AirEx) has raised a total of £2.1 million as part of a funding round supported by the Innovate UK Investor Partnerships Programme (IPP). This funding will enable the company to accelerate the large-scale deployment of its innovative solutions and support the development of new products, further advancing its mission to combat climate change and alleviate fuel poverty. AirEx has already established strong commercial partnerships with dozens of housing providers and Tier 1 contractors, including Warmworks, Peabody, and Together Housing. The funding will also support expansion into new partnerships and broader market rollout.

The internationally recognised ISO 27001 certification demonstrates iDefigo’s dedication to safeguarding client information, proactively managing security risks, and maintaining rigorous operational controls across every area of the business. Achieving accreditation required a comprehensive independent assessment of the company’s information security management systems, including its policies, procedures, governance frameworks, risk management practices, and technical controls.

The Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund is pleased to announce an investment in ReBorn, a UK-based circular homewares business.

ReBorn designs and makes everyday items like washing-up bowls, dishracks and drainers, using 100% local plastic waste. All products are made and packaged in the UK using recycled plastic and stainless steel, making them reusable, repairable and recyclable. This local, circular approach significantly reduces environmental impact: ReBorn’s process cuts carbon emissions by 79% compared with equivalent products made in the Far East from virgin materials.

BEF are pleased to announce a new investment in SmartResilience, a leading innovator in climate risk analytics, forecasting emerging climate change threats for robust regulatory reporting and informed strategic planning.

For years, insurers have operated around a familiar rhythm: a claim occurs, a policy responds, and the insurer puts things right. It’s a model that has served the industry well for decades. But today, that rhythm is being disrupted. The world insurers operate in has become more volatile, more interconnected and more unforgiving of downtime.

Valent announced its £1.1 million funding round led by the Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund (”BEF”), alongside angel investors including Carsten Kraus, German Angel Investor of the year 2024. The investment will be used to build out its tech offering and scale its sales footprint.

The new name and look better reflects who Bamboo are and the direction they're heading. As a trusted tech provider, they believe that combining their technology with agency expertise is the key to a successful partnership.

In addition, Bamboo Proptech has launched AuctionPro, designed for agencies looking to bring their online auction service in-house, scale their auction operations and maximise revenue from this fast growing market.

The Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund is delighted to announce an investment in Spotta. Spotta has developed a proprietary ultra-low power IoT insect pest monitoring technology. Insect pests cost the economy over $500 billion a year by spreading diseases, killing crops and damaging business reputations. Spotta’s technology is supporting businesses and farmers worldwide, to protect against disruption and financial losses.

COAT Paints has achieved a place on the 2025 edition of The Sunday Times 100, the prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies, supported by Barclays Private Bank, S&W, Oracle NetSuite and Singer Capital Markets. The league table takes on the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country's leading entrepreneurs for 24 years.

BetterPoints has been selected as one of five finalists in the Sustainable Cities Challenge. These finalists were chosen by a panel of expert judges following a rigorous evaluation of solutions aimed at increasing the use of existing low- and zero-carbon transport modes in the city of Venice.