News and Success Stories
Explore the News and Success Stories of the Berkshire Growth Hub. Stay up to date with the latest developments, achievements, and inspiring journeys from businesses across Berkshire.
Success stories
Renewable energy powers HiFi Cinema showroom
A grant of £4,800 ensured that HiFi Cinema can generate renewable energy with a solar PV system, meaning, among other things, they can charge up two electric company vehicles.
How an essential small business survived difficult times
Classed as an essential business, Westies suddenly faced a problem when its steam-generating boiler needed replacing. This piece of machinery is at the core of the business’s services of in-house washing and ironing
Things are heating up in the cold store industry
A £2,000+ grant helped Thermatek upgrade lighting fixtures to LEDs and install infrared heating at their premises.
A big win for the environment is a big win for business
Big Wipes secure grant funding from Low Carbon Workspaces that created a win-win scenario for the business and the environment.
Business lends its support to Coronavirus effort
Business loans 3D printers to Cisco in order to produce protective face shields under tight safety conditions during Covid-19.
Snaffling Pig proves flexibility is key for SMEs
Snaffling Pig among the first to respond to the UK’s need to increase production of hand sanitiser and PPE during pandemic.
Networking success for Urban Planters
Berkshire Growth Hub provided Managing Director the chance to network with other like-minded business leaders.
Funding Escalator supports Artelli42 with £150,000 expansion loan
Business received funding for development and delivery of core production and configuration systems, ready to take it to the next level.
Cordell Health receives funding to expand our team and further the development of its services
Business receives funding to grow, develop and expand its multi-disciplinary occupational health services business.
Whitehall Finance Closes Funding Round
Funding supports finance business with market opportunities and product development.
Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Fund Exit for Tower Cold Chain Solutions
Cold chain packaging solutions company receives funding for business growth.
Berkshire Expansion Loan Fuels Growth of Insurtech Platform
Company that allows young people to obtain car insurance secured £105,000 from the Thames Valley Berkshire Expansion Loan Scheme.
VR Pioneer Raised £1.5million as it Seeks to Dominate 360º Computing and Entertainment
Roto VR raised funds for its interactive headquarters dedicated to virtual reality.
GoKart accelerates to new funding round
A technology platform specialising in linking wholesale food suppliers with restaurants has successfully completed a funding round.
Online Performance Management Tool Secures Expansion Loan
Creators of a pioneering solution to the work life balance dilemma secured £100,000 from the Thames Valley Berkshire Expansion Loan Scheme.
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