The latest investment secured by Maven completes a £7.4m series A funding round in the Newcastle company. : The latest investment secured by Maven completes a £7.4m series A funding round in the Newcastle company Newcastle tech company Oak Engage is set to scale up after securing a £2.6m investment from Maven Capital Partners. Based at Generator Studios near the city centre, the firm helps businesses engage and connect their staff through its mobile app and SaaS platform. It works with some of the world’s biggest brands including Aldi, Boohoo, Halfords, ITV and Five Guys.