<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.001.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4163" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.001.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> With so much going on in the London’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in <a href="https://londontechwatch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">London Tech News</a> for the week ending 4/8 including the <a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/category/funding/">London startup fundings</a>, exits, and events. <h2><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/2018/08/londontech-week-in-review-29-7-18-4-8-18/2/"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN LONDON TECH LAST WEEK</strong></a></h2> <!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.002.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4164" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.002.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> Peer-to-peer loan provider, <strong>Zopa</strong>, raised £44M in a venture round. This thirteen-year-old company was founded by <strong>Dave Nicholson</strong>,<strong> Giles Andrew</strong>, <strong>James Alexander</strong>, <strong>Richard Duvall</strong>, and <strong>Tim Parlett </strong>and it has now raised a total of $169.3M over nine rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.003.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4165" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.003.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></strong></p> <strong>Quantexa</strong>, the big data analytics application for financial services and the public sector, has raised $20M in Series B funding led by <strong>Dawn Capital</strong>. Founded in 2016 by <strong>Vishal Marria</strong>, Quantexa has now raised a total of $23.3M in funding over two rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.004.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4166" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.004.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></strong></p> <strong>Waldo</strong>, the direct-to-consumer contact lens subscription service, has raised £3.7M in funding from investors that include <strong>PROfounders Capital</strong>, <strong>Tectonic Capital</strong>, <strong>Justin Mateen</strong>, <strong>YYX Ventures</strong>, and <strong>Sean Rad</strong>. Founded by <strong>Ashleigh Hinde</strong> in 2017, Waldo has now raised a total of £5.7M in funding over three funding rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.005.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4167" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.005.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> <strong>HOSTMAKER </strong>is the end-to-end management company for short-term rentals, and it just raised $5M from <strong>Silicon Valley Bank</strong>. Founded by <strong>Deepti Patankar </strong>and <strong>Nakul Sharma</strong>, this London startup has now raised a total of $29.3M over five funding rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.006.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4168" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.006.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> <strong>Shedul</strong>, the booking software platform for wellness and beauty service provider, has raised $5M in funding from investors that include <strong>FJ Labs</strong>, <strong>Target Global</strong>, <strong>Niklas Ostberg</strong>, and <strong>Hakan Koc</strong>. Founded by <strong>Nick Miller</strong> and <strong>William Zeqiri</strong> in 2015, Shedul has now raised a total of $11.6M over four funding rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.007.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4169" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.007.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> Financial advising app <strong>Smartr365</strong>, raised £3M in an Angel round led by <strong>Legal & General</strong>. This is second funding round for the startup created by <strong>Conor Murphy </strong>and <strong>Rees Watkins</strong>, and it has now raised a total of £4M.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.008.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4170" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.008.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> <strong>Farmstand</strong>, the provider of healthy plant-powered food, has raised $3M in funding led by <strong>Kindred Capital</strong>. Founded by <strong>Steven Novick</strong> in 2016, Farmstand has now raised a total of $4.3M in funding over two funding rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.009.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4171" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.009.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></strong></p> Online recruitment platform <strong>Bright</strong> has raised £2.5M in funding led by <strong>Maveron Capital Partners</strong>. Founded by <strong>James Uffindell</strong> in 2009, Bright has now raised a total of $3.4M in funding over two rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.010.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4172" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.010.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> Electronic invoicing platform <strong>Cloud Trade</strong> has raised £2M in funding from <strong>Calculus Capital</strong>. Cloud Trade was founded by <strong>David Cocks</strong>, <strong>Richard Develyn</strong>, and <strong>Richard Manson</strong> in 2009.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.011.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4173" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.011.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> Flood insurance provider <strong>FloodFlash</strong> has raised £1.9M in funding from investors that include <strong>LocalGlobe</strong>, <strong>Pentech Ventures</strong>, and <strong>InsurTech Gateway</strong>. Founded by <strong>Adam Rimmer </strong>and <strong>Ian Bartholomew</strong> in 2016, FloodFlash has now raised a total of £2.1M in funding over two rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.012.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4174" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.012.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> Data anonymisation platform <strong>Hazy</strong> has raised an additional $1.8M in funding from investors that include <strong>Amadeus Capital Partners, Notion</strong>, <strong>Albion Capital Group</strong>, <strong>London Co-Investment Fund</strong>, <strong>M12</strong>, <strong>AI Seed</strong>, <strong>UCLB</strong>, <strong>Pentland Brands</strong>, <strong>UCL Technology Fund</strong>, and <strong>Nationwide Building Society</strong>. Founded in 2017 by <strong>James Arthur</strong>, <strong>Harry Keen</strong>, and <strong>Luke Robinson</strong>, Hazy has now raised a total of $3.3M in funding over four rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.013.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4175" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.013.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> <strong>Akroo</strong>, the lead capturing platform designed for events, has raised £1.75M in funding led by <strong>Conviction Investment Partners</strong>. Founded by <strong>Andy Higgs</strong> and <strong>Chris Wickson</strong> in 2013, Akkroo has now raised a total of £2.5M in funding over two rounds.<!--nextpage--> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.014.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4176" src="https://www.londontechwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7_29_london_tech-news.014.jpeg" alt="" width="2000" height="1074" /></a></p> The legal platform to help law firms communicate with clients, <strong>The Link App</strong>, raised £344K in funding from <strong>Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund </strong>and <strong>NPIF- Mercia Equity Finance</strong>. Created by former lawyer <strong>Lauren Riley</strong>, it has now raised a total of £490.1K.