A new startup emerging from the ADAPT Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin is set to revolutionise the content licensing industry with a cutting-edge AI-powered service.

Reverion, a company pioneering carbon-negative, reversible power plants, has secured $62 million in Series A funding, including non-dilutive capital. The round, which exceeded expectations, was led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and saw backing from Honda and the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund).

EIT InnoEnergy, known for driving innovation in sustainable energy, has committed €1 million to LignEasy, a trailblazer in bio-based materials.

Purple Transform, an AI-driven data analytics firm specialising in preventing incidents like theft, trespassing, and antisocial behaviour on railway lines, has secured £4.5m in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, with backing from Sure Valley Ventures.

Twin Science & Robotics, a UK-based edtech startup, has secured £1.25 million in a funding round led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from APY Ventures, existing backers, and notable angel investors. This new investment will fuel the company’s global growth, with a particular focus on expanding its presence in the US.

Kinetix has unveiled its AI-UGC Fund, a $1 million initiative aimed at empowering game developers and modders to integrate Generative AI technologies directly into gameplay. The first beneficiary of the fund is SmokeSpot Games, creators of the customisable fighting and fashion game Dropcult.

SOLASTA Bio, a Glasgow-based agri-biotech firm pioneering next-generation green insecticides, has closed an oversubscribed $14 million Series A funding round. The capital injection will accelerate the development of its peptide-based bioinsecticides – innovative, nature-inspired solutions that represent a world-first in the industry.

Cashmere, an AI-powered client acquisition platform for wealth management firms, has successfully completed a $3.6 million seed funding round.

Baseload Capital, a Swedish company advancing geothermal energy on a global scale, announced the completion of its €53 million Series B funding round.

Triple Point, a purpose-driven investment manager, has launched a new £10 million fundraising initiative for its Triple Point Venture VCT ("the VCT"). This capital raise will support the VCT’s growing portfolio of 50 innovative B2B startups spanning 20 different sectors.

Recruitment technology company, Willo, has raised £1.8 million in a recent funding round, with significant backing from Peter Bauer, the US-based founder of Mimecast, a global business in email security. Bauer's £1.5 million investment highlights his confidence in Willo's potential for significant international growth, driven by its advanced video interview platform.

£150k of funding, advertising, and resource support is up for grabs for one budding entrepreneur from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London thanks to an entrepreneurship programme Havas Boost launched by Havas Media Network UK.

Access to funding, as well as a lack of financial skills and confidence, are some of the major barriers holding female entrepreneurs back, according to a new report by Small Business Britain, in partnership with Square and Clearpay.

PastPay, a provider of B2B payment solutions, has announced a €12 million Series A funding round led by Platina Capital in collaboration with several leading financial institutions and high-profile private investors.

HeyFlow, a company focused on female reproductive health inclusion in the workplace, has become the first investment client of Aer Venture Studios, the impact-driven SaaS arm of Aer Studios. The £235,000 investment will support the development of HeyFlow’s tech platform and employee insight product, helping the company expand its reach to more enterprise clients.

CardiaTec, a biotech company focused on decoding the biology behind cardiovascular disease, has announced the successful completion of a $6.5 million seed funding round. This capital injection will enable CardiaTec to enhance its platform and advance its proprietary drug targets into the preclinical phase.

NanoSyrinx, a synthetic biology company pioneering nanosyringes for targeted intracellular delivery of biologic therapeutics, has secured approximately £10 million ($13 million) in a new financing round.

Puraffinity, a startup specialising in precision technology to remove toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from water, has unveiled plans for significant expansion following a £6.73 million investment from BGF and the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new CEO.

Hello Inside, a metabolic health service using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology tailored for women, has secured €1.65 million in seed funding.

Reonic, a climatetech SaaS startup dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Europe, has secured €13 million in a Series A funding round. Northzone led the investment, with support from existing backers Point Nine and Puzzle Ventures.

Stylus, a startup aiming to transform teacher workloads through AI-powered marking and feedback, has raised £500,000 in a funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on AI-driven innovation.

Helsinki- and Palo Alto-based startup Root Signals has secured $2.8 million in funding to advance its generative AI (GenAI) measurement platform, which employs LLM-as-a-judge techniques.

Retrograde, the AI talent agency for content creators co-founded by Grace Beverley, has raised €1.8 million in pre-seed funding.

Cypriot startup Placy has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-driven platform. Placy, founded just 10 months ago in Limassol by former CIAN and Wargaming colleagues, aims to streamline and automate the often cumbersome processes involved in property transactions.

Treble Technologies, a startup in sound simulation and synthetic audio data generation, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round.

OceanScore, a provider of data and compliance management solutions for the maritime industry, has secured a €5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. This fresh capital injection will enable OceanScore to enhance its product offerings and broaden its global reach.

The World Economic Forum has highlighted the Skills Gap Crisis as a critical issue, projecting a potential loss of $11.5 trillion in GDP growth over the next decade if unaddressed.

Ampersand, one of Africa’s electric vehicle energy tech companies, has secured additional equity funding, bringing its total raised in the past year to $21.5 million. This strong financial backing highlights growing investor confidence in Ampersand’s mission to electrify Africa’s vast motorcycle market.

DeSci Labs has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to develop the infrastructure for a traceable digital version of the scientific record. Supported by prominent investors, this software engineering startup has reached key R&D milestones to launch DeSci Publish, the first open-source, peer-to-peer platform for scientific publishing.

Sunswap, a UK-based clean-tech startup focused on decarbonising cold chain logistics, has secured £17.3 million in a funding round led by investment company BGF.

Harmonyze, formerly known as Legal Hat, an AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing franchisors' profit margins, has successfully closed over $2 million in pre-seed funding.

The Series A funding round, spearheaded by Balderton Capital and joined by existing investors TQ Ventures, Earlybird, and Seedcamp, marks a significant milestone for Tilt, a real-time shopping platform. Founded by former Revolut employees Neil Shah and Abhi Thanendran, Tilt is revolutionising the e-commerce landscape by positioning itself as the premier destination for fashion worldwide.

Workpay, a cloud-based platform designed to streamline HR, payroll, and employee benefits across Africa, has secured $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Norrsken22 and included investments from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Acadian Ventures, a firm known for backing the next wave of work-related technologies. This new funding comes after Workpay’s successful pre-series A round, which raised $2.7 million earlier in 2023.

Finnish biotech company NADMED has secured €3.5 million in a Series A funding round to support its expansion into the US and other global markets with its innovative technology for measuring nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). This technology has the potential to enhance the precision of personalised treatments for a range of diseases.

Edinburgh-based B2B SaaS provider Administrate, specialising in learning and training management software, has successfully raised £3.05 million in a new funding round. The Investment Fund for Scotland, Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, contributed £1 million. The round also saw continued backing from existing investors Mercia and Archangels.

Optiml, a digital platform specialising in Net Zero real estate investment and renovation planning, has secured $4 million in Pre-Seed Extension funding. This funding round was spearheaded by BitStone Capital, an investor with a focus on real estate and construction technology, and received additional backing from KOMPAS VC, which is dedicated to early-stage ventures in the built environment.

Data centres, the cornerstone of our digital world, are experiencing a rapid rise in demand due to the increasing reliance on AI, machine learning, and supercomputing. However, this surge has led to a significant increase in energy consumption, particularly in cooling these facilities.

DRIFT Energy, a British startup set to make green energy at sea using hi-tech sailing vessels, has successfully completed its seed funding round. The round was spearheaded by Octopus Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm in the UK and Europe, with additional backing from Blue Action Accelerator. This round secured £4.65 million, a critical investment that will enable DRIFT Energy to scale its operations and initiate vessel production in the coming year.

Finances are the bedrock of any business and entrepreneurs with long-term plans may opt to secure additional funding and investment to power that growth.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often sadly overlooked when it comes to getting finance. According to government figures, UK SMEs account for nearly two-thirds of employment, and this pattern is similar in other markets around the world.

While running any business comes with a fair share of financial risk, this must be within measure, and carefully controlled. If you find your business overwhelmed with debts, the turning point will be determined by the speed at which you attempt to save the business.

Sahara AI, a decentralised blockchain platform designed to ensure fairness and openness in AI, has announced it has secured $43 million in funding.

Vapaus, the Finnish employee bike benefit company, has secured €10 million in a Series A funding round. This equity investment will drive the company's international expansion, enhance software development, automate its platform, and scale its innovative PreCycled concept for the second-hand bike market.

Trumpet, a platform designed to centre buyers in the sales process, has secured $6.35 million in a competitive seed funding round, led by AlbionVC. Returning investors Lightbird Ventures, Anamcara Capital, and Triple Point Ventures also participated.

Adamo Foods, a foodtech startup from the UK, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding, co-led by UK Innovation Science and Seed Fund (UKI2S), Future Planet Capital, and Joyful Ventures. This investment will accelerate Adamo’s efforts to launch the first ultra-realistic beef steak alternative made from fungi, catering to the rising demand for healthier, higher-quality meat substitutes.

CIBC Innovation Banking has extended a debt financing package to Wemolo, a German technology firm specialising in digital parking solutions driven by licence plate recognition. Operating across more than 2,500 properties throughout Europe, Wemolo plans to use the funding to broaden its product offerings and increase its presence across the continent.

Collo, a Finnish tech startup specialising in IoT analysers for industrial liquid processes, has secured €5 million in growth funding. This latest investment round was co-led by SEB Greentech Venture Capital from Sweden and the Dutch deep tech investor FORWARD.one, with additional backing from existing investor, Danish deep tech firm Scale Capital.

Gaussion, a spinoff from University College London (UCL), has introduced an approach that significantly improves battery performance. By applying an external magnetic field during charging and discharging, Gaussion's technology guides ions more efficiently within existing battery cells. This not only enables faster charging but also reduces cell degradation, thereby extending battery lifespan.

Userled, an AI-powered startup revolutionising B2B personalised marketing at scale, has secured £4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Dig Ventures. This funding will fuel the company’s mission to recruit top-tier talent and develop cutting-edge martech solutions.

Impactpool, an AI-powered career platform, has secured $4 million in Series A funding, led by Mediahuis and Fort Knox. This investment will bolster Impactpool's advanced AI matching technology and further its mission to connect one billion professionals with organisations focused on impactful change.

US-based Filmustage, an innovative AI platform revolutionising film pre-production, recently announced it had secured a $1.5 million seed funding round. The funding was led by UK-based VC fund Raw Ventures, with participation from US-based Geek Ventures and other investors.

Monumo, a tech startup blending advanced AI with traditional engineering to reimagine the electric drive unit, has secured £750,000 in funding from Innovate UK, a part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

In 2023, the Labour Party promised that if it won the election, small businesses would be at the heart of its agenda in government. Days after coming into office it has already announced plans for a £7 billion wealth fund to 'unlock investment' in the UK, with reforms set to be made to the British Business Bank to help improve funding for startup businesses.

Bluechain, the EIS-certified fintech transforming payments and receivables, has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, building on a robust performance in 2023. With a surge in users, transaction volume, and revenue, Bluechain has launched an opening funding round to fuel its next growth phase. 

Riverlane, a startup in quantum error correction (QEC) technology, has secured $75 million in Series C funding to advance its ambitious QEC roadmap. This investment will bolster Riverlane's efforts to scale operations and meet the growing global demand for QEC technology, with the ambitious target of achieving one million error-free quantum computer operations by 2026.

Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider specialising in mission-specific low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, recently completed a successful Series B funding round, raising $56.7 million.

PHINXT Robotics, an AI-driven robotics software company, has secured £2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and included participation from Ada Ventures, Heartfelt, and Atlas Ventures.

EarthSense, a Leicester-based scaleup specialising in air quality monitoring technology, secured a £264,000 loan from NatWest by leveraging its intellectual property as collateral.

Streamkap, a real-time data streaming provider, secured $3.3 million in seed and pre-seed funding led by InReach Ventures, with contributions from TEN13, Haatch Ventures, and Begin Capital. The funding round also saw participation from angel investors with roles at Datadog, Anthropic, and Clickhouse.

Checkly, a company in synthetic monitoring powered by Monitoring as Code (MaC) and Playwright, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital. Notable contributions also came from existing investors Accel, CRV, and Paul H. Müller.

Cardiff-based travel platform Lovetovisit, which aids users in discovering and booking local attractions, experiences, and events, has secured £3.2 million in venture capital funding to facilitate its growth. Leading the funding round were Venrex and Redrice Ventures, with participation from Active Partners, Velocity Partners, and angel investors.

Definely, a LegalTech firm based in the UK, recently secured a £585,000 grant from Innovate UK to propel its AI-driven solutions for the legal sector.

Angel investment is a great alternative for startups who cannot access debt finance to grow their company. Business angels are private investors who choose to invest directly in private companies in return for an equity stake in the target company and (potentially) a position on the board of directors of the target company.

osapiens, an ESG platform offering compliance and sustainability reporting solutions, has secured $120 million in a Series B funding round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

Melt&Marble, a startup in sustainable designer fats, has secured a significant €2.5 million grant, along with the potential for future equity investment, from the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Green Angel Ventures is a UK-based investor specialising in early-stage climate innovation and focused on reducing or removing carbon emissions.

Transatlantic growth equity investor Kennet has successfully raised €266 million for its largest fund to date, Kennet VI. This new fund is already being deployed into capital-efficient B2B SaaS companies across Europe, including Screendragon in Ireland and the UK, and Fluid Topics in France.

Rent2Cash, the Italian startup offering "rental advance" services, has secured €3 million in a pre-seed round and officially launched its operations in Italy.

Pearl, a figure in dental AI, has announced securing $58 million in Series B funding to advance its mission of improving patient care in dentistry. The funding round, led by Left Lane Capital with participation from Smash Capital, Alpha Partners, Craft Ventures, and Neotribe Ventures, represents the largest investment ever in dental AI.

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced the completion of a $60 million Series C equity investment from Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a prominent global multi-line insurer.

Fractile, a UK-based company in the AI hardware industry, has emerged from stealth mode and revealed it has secured $15 million (£12 million) in seed funding.

Jarvis, a fintech company dedicated to empowering employees with active retirement planning, has successfully secured £1.8 million in seed funding.

deepc, the developer of an AI operating system for radiologists and enterprise clinical organisations, has announced the successful closure of its Series A with an additional $13 million round.

Splight, an AI startup pioneering grid operations technologies, announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing $12M.

Exoticca, a traveltech platform specialising in multi-day tour packages, has secured €60 million in a Series D funding round. The round was led by Quadrille Capital, with new investors All Iron and ICF, alongside existing backers 14W, Mangrove, Bonsai, Sabadell, and Aldea, also participating.

Smart money app Plum has raised £13.4 million in funding from institutional investors, including a second tranche of investment from strategic partner Eurobank. New anchor investor iGrow Venture Capital has joined the round, alongside previous investors such as Venture Friends and Ventura Capital.

NetFabric, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, has announced the successful closure of a $2.2 million pre-seed funding round. This investment, led by Founderful and Playfair Capital, marks a significant milestone in NetFabric's quest to revolutionise network observability.

From the rugged coasts of Cornwall, Waterhaul emerges as a beacon of innovation in the battle against plastic pollution. Transforming discarded fishing nets into stylish sunglasses, this enterprise embodies sustainable change.

Wealthbrite, a company known for its AI-driven accelerator programmes, has secured £200,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors to facilitate its expansion into new markets.

Bryd, a consultancy specialising in productivity and a Slack-first partner, recently secured $300,000 in seed funding from angel investors. This milestone underscored Bryd's mission to revolutionise how businesses utilise and comprehend Slack's extensive features.

Definely, a LegalTech firm based in the UK and dedicated to simplifying legal documents, has announced a strategic investment from Raine Ventures, the venture arm of US investment firm The Raine Group.

Startup Adam, now operating in nine UK cities, is revolutionising the way customers find reliable and affordable tradespeople, eliminating long waiting times and uncertain pricing. The company is embarking on a new growth phase, bolstered by a €3 million investment from British Brighteye, a prominent European edtech venture capital fund, in a late-seed funding round.

wamo, a digital business account provider for SMEs, has announced the successful closure of a $5 million bridge to Series A growth funding round. Additionally, the company secured an EU Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA), positioning it for accelerated expansion across Europe.

13books Capital has successfully closed a £121 million fund aimed at propelling the next generation of fintech disruptors. This latest fund underscores 13books Capital's dedication to supporting visionary founders who are redefining the future of financial services.

CultureAI, a Human Risk Management Platform, recently secured $10 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Mercia Ventures and Smedvig Ventures, with continued backing from existing investors Passion Capital and Senovo.

Science faces a reproducibility crisis, with more than 50% of preclinical research experiments failing to replicate, costing the industry over $50 billion annually. Addressing this issue, techbio startup Briefly Bio has launched software to enhance reproducibility by helping scientists document and share their work clearly and consistently.

Hey Savi, the UK-based fashion search and recommendation platform, has announced a £2.2 million investment. This significant pre-seed funding round marks one of the largest for an all-female founded tech startup in the UK.

Syntetica, a startup specialising in nylon recycling, has successfully raised €4.2 million in a seed round. Leading the investment was EQT Ventures, joined by the family offices of Peugeot and ETAM, Volta Circle (Indorama Ventures’ shareholders family office), Better Angle, Pareto Holdings, Athletico Ventures, Bear Flag Capital, and notable angel investors including two-time Formula-E champion Jean-Éric Vergne, IDEC Group CEO Patrice Lafargue, and former tennis player Paul-Henri Mathieu.

Activewear brand TALA, founded by entrepreneur Grace Beverley and led by CEO Morgan Fowles, has successfully secured £5 million in new investment.

OCN, previously known as “OneCarNow”, has secured an impressive $86 million in Series A funding. This funding round, which combines equity and debt, signifies strong confidence in the company’s business model and its successful track record.

LegalFly, a legal AI platform, announced it has secured over €15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Notion Capital, with additional backing from Redalpine and Fortino Capital.

NALA, a UK fintech company, announces that it has raised $40 million in Series A funding to support its global expansion and enhance the reliability of payments to Africa by developing its payment rails.

Defence AI innovator Helsing has secured €450 million in a Series C funding round, led by General Catalyst. The round also saw participation from prominent investors such as Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural, and Greenoaks.

Grand Games, a mobile gaming company transforming social game development, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding and soft-launched its inaugural game just four months after its inception. The funding round was spearheaded by Earlybird Digital East Fund, an investor in Peak Games, with additional support from Laton Ventures.

Index Ventures has announced a $2.3 billion fund, that will be used to invest in startups across Europe, the US, and Israel in order to take advantage of recent breakthroughs in AI.

Exein, a company in embedded IoT cybersecurity, has secured €15 million in a Series B funding round.

Switchee, a social housing technology provider, has announced a £5 million investment from new backer Octopus Ventures and existing supporter AXA IM Alts. This follows a previous £6.5 million funding round led by AXA IM Alts in May 2023.

The UK tech sector has secured nearly one-third of all European VC funding in the first half of 2024, marking a notable resurgence in investment.

Granta Autonomy, a startup in autonomous UAV technology for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, has announced the successful closure of its €1 million seed funding round.