Nvidia-backed CHARM Therapeutics bags M to push next-gen menin inhibitor into the clinic — TFN

Nvidia-backed CHARM Therapeutics bags $80M to push next-gen menin inhibitor into the clinic — TFN

London and Cambridge-based CHARM Therapeutics, a biotechnology company specialising in precision oncology, has raised $80 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing round to advance its lead menin inhibitor programme into clinical development. The round was co-led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and SR One, with additional participation from existing investors OrbiMed, F-Prime Capital, Khosla... Read More

Finance

September 2, 2025

Zopa expands embedded finance with acquisition of AI-powered payments startup Rvvup — TFN

London-based digital bank Zopa has acquired payments automation platform Rvvup Ltd in an undisclosed deal. The acquisition supports Zopa’s goal to become one of the UK’s leading retail finance providers by combining lending, banking, and payments into a unified embedded finance offering. Behind Rvvup: AI-powered Payments Platform Founded in 2021 by David Nunn and backed... Read More

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September 2, 2025

Zack Polanski wins Green party leadership election | Green party

Zack Polanski has won the election to lead the Green party in England and Wales, with an overwhelming mandate for the party to adopt his vision to become a mass membership “eco-populism” movement directly taking on Reform UK. Polanski, who was the party’s deputy leader and is a Green member of the London Assembly, defeated... Read More

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September 2, 2025

McDonald’s to expand value menu with discounted combo meals

McDonald’s Meal Deal photographed in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26, 2024. Scott Suchman | The Washington Post | Getty Images McDonald’s on Tuesday announced that it is expanding its value offerings in a bid to reach price-conscious diners. Starting Monday, the fast-food giant is bringing back its Extra Value Meals, which were last promoted before... Read More

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