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Online platform for buying new cars backed by group of VCs and angels including Zoopla’s Alex Chesterman

A website which allows consumers to build the new car they would like and then receive offers from dealers has secured £1.3 million of seed capital from the likes of Balderton Capital and Episode 1 Ventures.

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Naked Wines toasts new eight-figure funding round to boost international efforts

Online wine retailer Naked Wines has secured itself $10 million of new funding to go after the US and Australian markets.

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Ticketbis targets further global expansion after latest angel round

Ticket reselling platform Ticketbis has collected itself $4.5 million of new funding to help with its continuing internationalisation.

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WorldStores takes VC fundraising to £21 million through latest Serena Capital-led deal

A Series C round worth £10 million has been secured by WorldStores as part of the online retailer's efforts to grow its supplier network.

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Top-up investment for Tyres on the Drive as it targets new depots

Tyres on the Drive is planning to expand its operations into Yorkshire by using the £640,000 it has secured from Enterprise Ventures and MMC Ventures.

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Workshare builds on Business Growth Fund investment by closing complementary purchase

Business Growth Fund portfolio business Workshare has acquired IdeaPlane, a social network built for highly regulated industries.

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New venture round for borro as it targets US market with its online lending platform

Online pawnbroker borro has netted its third round of investment and secured Canaan Partners as a backer.

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Cupid takes a fancy to Uniform Dating

AIM-listed online dating company Cupid has purchased Uniform Dating in a deal worth up to £7 million and raised fresh funds to finance it.

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Online retailer miinto rings up new funding round

Dawn Capital has supported the Series A funding round of online fashion retailer miinto.

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The mail malaise

Paul Galpin, managing director at P2P Mailing, looks at how complicated delivery options offered by online retailers can often be more hindrance than help.

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Made.com raises £6 million in funding

An online furniture retailer has finalised a £6 million round led by US-based Level Equity, with additional investment from PROfounders Capital.

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Christmas Day consumers to spend big online

Consumers are expected to spend £186 million online on Christmas Day and almost double (£367 million) on Boxing Day.