Doccla Closes £35m Series B Funding Round

London-based virtual hospital ward startup Doccla has secured a significant £35m Series B funding round, led by Lakestar. The company was founded in 2019 by Martin Ratz, who was inspired to create Doccla after his own experience with a heart attack. Ratz observed the limited monitoring provided by traditional hospitals despite the availability of advanced medical technology.

Doccla aims to revolutionise healthcare by providing constant virtual monitoring of patients. This real-time data enables medical staff to stay informed about patient conditions and intervene as needed. Originally launched in Sweden, Doccla expanded to the UK in 2020 and quickly gained traction, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company now works with NHS partners and a number of international healthcare providers, demonstrating the growing demand for innovative virtual healthcare solutions.

“In less than five years Doccla has gone from a research project to establishing itself as the market leader in the UK,” said Lakestar partner Oliver Heimes.

“We are confident they will not just maintain that position but successfully launch in new markets, whilst diversifying their services. Remote patient care delivers proven results and is ushering in new standards in the healthcare systems globally.”

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Everon Appoints Mark Smith as UK Sales Director

Everon, a leading provider of digital grouped living solutions in Europe, has announced the appointment of Mark Smith as UK Sales Director. Smith will spearhead the company's sales and partnerships efforts in the UK, capitalising on the growing opportunities within the digital healthcare sector.

With over 35 years of experience in the technology-enabled care (TEC) sector, Smith brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He has a proven track record of building strong relationships with NHS community healthcare and private sector housing organisations.

Prior to joining Everon, Smith worked with several industry-leading companies, contributing to digital transformation initiatives in the public sector. His expertise in technology, SaaS, and Smart Cities will be invaluable as Everon continues to expand its presence in the UK market.

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Alan Thomas Named CEO of Manchester Fintech Ripe

Manchester fintech Ripe has appointed Alan Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer. Thomas brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as UK CEO at Simply Business, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction and growth.

Ripe, which recently reported a 17% year-over-year growth across its SME, leisure, and lifestyle product portfolio, is well-positioned to benefit from Thomas' leadership. His deep understanding of the insurance industry will undoubtedly contribute to the company's continued success.

Paul Williams, who has served as CEO of Ripe for nearly eight years, will transition to a non-executive director role. John Woosey, the company's founder and managing director, will also step down from his executive position and assume a non-executive director role. Both executives will continue to support Ripe in an advisory capacity as the company enters a new phase of growth.

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Mobysoft Doubles Down on UK Housing Awards Shortlist

Mobysoft, a leading provider of data-driven solutions for the social housing sector, has secured two prestigious nominations for the UK Housing Awards 2024.

Founded in 2003, Mobysoft leverages cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to empower social landlords with innovative systems that improve income collection and repairs processes. Their comprehensive suite of solutions, including RentSense, RepairSense, Intelligent Automation, and FTA Essentials, addresses critical challenges within the social housing industry.

One of Mobysoft's nominations recognises their Financial Inclusion Initiative in partnership with Warwick District Council. By implementing Mobysoft's RentSense and Automated Arrears Prevention (AAP) platforms, the council achieved significant results:

• 10% decrease in average arrears value
• 19% reduction in overall arrears
• 139 tenants successfully cleared their debts

Led currently by CEO Paul Evans Mobysoft's other nomination highlights their role as a Professional Services Partner of the Year. Their RentSense and RepairSense platforms have delivered substantial cost and efficiency savings for clients such as Milton Keynes City Council. By partnering with Mobysoft, the council realised the following benefits:

• £414,000 reduction in arrears (12.8%)
• 355 fewer households in debt
• 100 high-level arrears cases reduced
• 90-100% caseload completion rates

Mobysoft's continued success is a testament to their commitment to providing innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the social housing sector.

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