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The FSE Group has provided a six-figure sum to Diss based CleverGoose to support the next phase of growth for its HR decision support platform. The funding has been made through the East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme and will enable the Norwich based business to expand its team and accelerate commercial growth. 

Founded in 2019, CleverGoose helps frontline managers handle complex people issues with confidence and consistency. The platform provides step-by-step guidance aligned with ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) best practice, helping managers navigate realworld situations such as absence management, performance issues and workplace investigations. 

CleverGoose is already being used by organisations across sectors including facilities management, education, hospitality and leisure, where teams are often dispersed and managers play a critical role in people management. The business has demonstrated strong traction, with a growing customer base, recurring revenues and consistently low churn since the platform went live in 2021. 

C-J Green, CleverGoose CEO and Cofounder, said: “Our platform was created to help managers deal with people issues in a practical, confident way, without always needing to escalate to HR or external advisers. This funding allows us to build on the strong demand we’re already seeing across our core sectors.” 

Lisa Hamil, CleverGoose Director and Co-founder added: “The FSE team has taken the time to understand our product and the funding enables us to invest in people and scale in a measured, sustainable way. We look forward to working with FSE as we continue to build CleverGoose and grow our impact across the UK.” 

The market opportunity for CleverGoose continues to expand as organisations look for practical tools to support managers, reduce people related risk and modernise HR processes. With increasing pressure on HR teams and greater focus on compliance and consistency, the business is well positioned to serve organisations operating at scale across multiple sites. 

Matt Punter, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, commented: “CleverGoose has developed a clear and compelling solution to a problem faced by many organisations with dispersed workforces. The business has proven demand, a strong leadership team and a well-defined growth strategy. We’re pleased to support the company as it moves into its next phase of growth and creates new skilled jobs in the region.” 

The East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme (RGLS) is managed by The FSE Group. Loans between £50,000 and £500,000 are available to established incorporated businesses based within the East of England that have a minimum annual turnover of £100,000. The funding can be used for a range of growth activities as well as to service short to medium-term trade and contract finance requirements. The scheme aims to stimulate job creation and economic prosperity and supports SMEs that have the potential to deliver high-growth and employment opportunities across the East of England region. 

Aggregatis Healthcare, a rapidly growing healthcare investment group, has successfully acquired Amari Care Services Ltd. in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The expansion, made possible by a six-figure loan from The FSE Group, is set to create up to 20 new frontline and management roles in the local area while safeguarding all existing positions. 

This acquisition marks the third major addition to the Aggregatis portfolio since its founding in 2023, joining Gloucestershire-based providers SW Domiciliary Care Ltd and First4Homecare Ltd. The move signals a major step in Aggregatis Healthcare’s mission to build a scalable, national platform that professionalises and elevates domiciliary care across the UK. 

Amari Care Services has long been a pillar of the Lowestoft community. When the previous owners planned to retire, Aggregatis Healthcare was identified as the ideal successor to ensure the business’s continuity while preserving its legacy and driving future growth. 

Key impacts of the acquisition include: 

• Job Security: The acquisition has safeguarded the existing jobs in the business and ensured continuity of care for its customers. 

• Expansion: Aggregatis Healthcare plans to create up to 20 new frontline and management roles as the service scales. 

• Service Diversification: Strengthening the mix of local authority and private-pay services to meet rising regional demand. 

Aggregatis Healthcare’s CEO, Gus Saggu, said: “We are delighted to welcome Amari Care Services into the Aggregatis family with the support of The FSE Group. This funding allowed us to protect local jobs and expand the high-quality, client-focused care that communities deserve. Our vision is to build a national care group that combines compassionate care with operational excellence, and this investment marks an important step on that journey.” 

Matt Punter, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, added: “Aggregatis Healthcare has demonstrated a strong strategic approach to scaling within the domiciliary care sector. Their focus on quality, their experienced leadership team, and their commitment to building a sustainable platform for growth make them an excellent fit for the East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme. We are pleased to support their acquisition of Amari Care Services and look forward to seeing the business continue to develop.” 

As the UK’s ageing population creates a higher demand for home care, Aggregatis Healthcare is well positioned to meet rising need while driving professionalisation in the sector.  

The East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme (RGLS) is managed by The FSE Group. Loans between £50,000 and £500,000 are available to established incorporated businesses based within the East of England that have a minimum annual turnover of £100,000. The funding can be used for a range of growth activities as well as to service short to medium-term trade and contract finance requirements. The scheme aims to stimulate job creation and economic prosperity and supports SMEs that have the potential to deliver high-growth and employment opportunities across the East of England region. 

Wiltshire Energy, a Swindon-based renewable energy business, has secured a £150,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund through appointed fund manager, The FSE Group, to support the next phase of its growth and development. 

Established in 2016, Wiltshire Energy designs, installs and services a range of renewable and energy efficiency systems including solar PV, heat pumps, biomass and solar thermal heating, underfloor heating and ventilation solutions. The company has built a strong reputation through word-of-mouth recommendations and is now recognised as a leading provider of renewable technology in the region. 

The funding will help the business expand its in-house team and training capability, reducing its reliance on subcontractors and supporting delivery across government-backed energy schemes such as BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme), Eco4, HUG (Home Upgrade Grant), Warm & Well, and the Great British Insulation Scheme. Wiltshire Energy has also gained FCA approval to offer finance solutions to clients to help with high upfront installation costs, and is accredited to deliver the Eco4 funding grant, further strengthening its position with local authorities and homeowners. 

Barney Westbrook, Founder and Technical Director of Wiltshire Energy, said: “This investment from FSE and the South West Investment Fund comes at a pivotal point for us. Demand for renewable solutions continues to rise as more people look to lower their energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. With FSE’s support, we can expand our in-house expertise, create more local jobs, and ensure we maintain the high standards our customers expect. It’s an exciting step in our journey to make sustainable living more accessible across our communities.” 

Amanda Sheppard, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, added: “We are excited to back Wiltshire Energy at this stage of its journey. Barney is a well respected, dedicated and experienced leader in the renewable energy space. He has over 25 years of expertise in delivering sustainable technology solutions, and through him, Wiltshire Energy has built a strong regional reputation. With this investment, we believe the business can scale its operations, build in-house capability, and better meet the growing demand for low-carbon solutions.” 

The UK renewable energy sector is forecast to grow from £24.3 billion in 2022/23 to around £41 billion by 2035, offering significant opportunities for businesses like Wiltshire Energy that are helping drive the transition to cleaner energy. 

Paul Jones, Senior Investment Manager from the British Business Bank, said: “Wiltshire Energy is a good example of a business helping to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy while creating skilled local jobs. By backing companies like this, the South West Investment Fund is not only supporting sustainable economic growth in the region but also enabling businesses to play an important role in the UK’s net zero ambitions.” 

The South West Investment Fund offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25k to £100k, debt finance from £100k to £2m and equity investment up to £5 million. 

The fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for South West smaller businesses, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance. 

The FSE Group has invested £250,000 from the Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator in Organicco Ltd, a fast‑growing climate‑tech company based in Slough. Organicco develops modular systems that convert industrial and organic waste into useful products such as biofertiliser, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), energy, hydrogen, food‑grade CO₂ and carbon credits.

Organicco was introduced to FSE at a Reading Tech Cluster pitch event, where the company’s founder showcased the business’s progress in helping organisations transition toward more sustainable waste‑management solutions. FSE is a sponsor of Reading Tech Cluster, which connects emerging founders and innovators through its events, making this investment a direct example of the collaborative activity the initiative aims to support.

Founded in 2018 by Jonathan Ure and Gopal Jeyasundra, Organicco has spent several years developing a suite of modular “waste‑to‑value” systems, including its ecoHERO, ecoDRYER, ecoMAN, and ecoENERGY technologies, which allow customers to transform waste on‑site, reducing disposal costs and generating new revenue streams.

With strong market drivers, including regulatory pressure, carbon‑reduction targets, and increasing demand for circular‑economy solutions, Organicco is well positioned to serve industrial waste generators, agritech businesses, municipalities, airports, hotels, and ESG‑focused corporates seeking scalable sustainability technologies. The funding will enable the business to deliver contracted and pipeline projects, expand its team, and progress manufacturing of its proprietary systems.

Gopal Jeyasundra, CEO & Founder of Organicco, said: “We’re delighted to have FSE’s support at a pivotal time for Organicco. After several years of intensive development, our technologies are now ready for full commercial deployment, and this investment allows us to move quickly on existing contracts and expand manufacturing. Meeting FSE through the Reading Tech Cluster was a key moment for us; they immediately understood the scale of the market opportunity and the positive environmental impact we aim to deliver. We’re excited to take the next steps in our mission to enable a zero‑waste future.”

Rob Hillary, Investment Manager at The FSE Group, said: “Organicco is an exciting business operating at the intersection of climate‑tech, engineering and the circular economy. We met the team at a Reading Tech Cluster event and were immediately impressed by their clarity of vision and market understanding. This funding will help accelerate the delivery of their first major contracts and support the company through its next phase of growth.”

Mark Adams, CEO of Reading Tech Cluster, said: “Organicco is exactly the kind of ambitious, impact‑driven company the Reading Tech Cluster was created to support. Our aim is to bring founders, investors and partners together in a way that drives real economic and environmental progress for the region. It’s fantastic to see FSE, one of our sponsors, back a business they discovered at one of our events. This is a great example of how the ecosystem is working and why collaboration and connections matter.”

The investment will support Organicco’s first contracted projects, including delivery of its ecoDRYER technology, while strengthening its ability to scale manufacturing, enhance its supply chain, and pursue wider market expansion.

Dundee-based Ecoanolytes is expanding the global footprint of its innovative safer, eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products through a targeted business growth campaign.

Established in 2018, Ecoanolytes develops environmentally friendly cleaning and sanitising products under its Dew brand, designed to offer a safer alternative to traditional chemical-based cleaners.

Using electrolysed water and hypochlorous acid, a powerful antimicrobial compound naturally produced by the human immune system and commercially replicated, Dew products are made from a mineral-based solution representing the next generation of cleaning and sanitising technology. Natural, non-toxic and hypoallergenic, they can be safely used to sanitise surfaces and hands, clean wounds, and wash fruit and vegetables with no need to rinse.

Ecoanolytes also offers refillable and reusable containers, helping customers make safer, more sustainable choices by reducing single-use plastics and lowering carbon emissions.

The business has secured a £1 million loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland via appointed fund manager The FSE Group.

The funding is helping Ecoanolytes boost its operational capacity and expand into international and B2B markets, with plans to create more than 30 new jobs over the next three years. This growth push comes after several months of working closely with FSE, which helped lay the groundwork for this key investment.

With mainstream debt finance currently unavailable due to the projection-led nature of the investment, Ecoanolytes also secured some equity funding to further complement the Investment Fund for Scotland loan, unlocking additional growth opportunities.

Erik Smyth, CEO of Ecoanolytes, said: “This funding has enabled us to scale our operations while reinforcing our commitment to delivering safer, sustainable and highly effective cleaning solutions globally. The support from FSE has been instrumental in helping us reach this stage of growth, and securing the IFS loan has strengthened the confidence of potential equity investors.”

David Young, Investment Manager at The FSE Group added: “Ecoanolytes boasts an impressive senior team and has already established key connections with major buyers. Its product range’s proven effectiveness, along with environmental and safety credentials, make the business a compelling investment opportunity. We are excited to support this next stage of its expansion.”

Sarah Newbould, Senior Investment Manager at Nations & Regions Investment Funds, the British Business Bank, added: “Ecoanolytes is a great example of the type of ambitious innovative Scottish business that the Investment Fund for Scotland seeks to support. Its offering reflects a growing global demand for more sustainable and non-toxic alternative and its plans to expand internationally show how Scottish businesses can compete on a global stage. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have on the firm.”

The British Business Bank’s £150 million Investment fund for Scotland aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating opportunities for new and growing businesses across Scotland. The fund increases the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses, helping firms that might otherwise not receive investment and breaking down barriers to access.