Peer-to-peer lending platforms Zopa and Funding Circle are set to receive a share of government capital aimed at stimulating lending to small businesses.
Peer-to-peer lending business RateSetter has raised £600,000 from existing and new investors in a fundraising round that will support marketing campaigns.
Public-to-private deals are set to increase this year as acquirers take advantage of lower valuations, according to the MD of Lloyds' private equity arm.
