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Accenture and Palantir to support UK AI group’s data centre rollout
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Accenture and Palantir to support UK AI group's data centre rollout - UKTN
UK-based AI infrastructure and solutions provider Sovereign AI has selected Accenture and Palantir to help build its data centres across.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/accenture-and-palantir-to-support-uk-ai-groups-data-centre-rollout-20260123
about 8 hours ago
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BLOXX founder: Focus on your biggest weakness first
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BLOXX founder: Focus on your biggest weakness first - UKTN
Chris Smith is the founder and chief executive of BLOXX, a fintech that aims to address the affordability crisis in the property market.
https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/bloxx-founder-focus-on-your-biggest-weakness-first-20260123
about 10 hours ago
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ClearScore accelerates mortgage push with Acre acquisition
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ClearScore accelerates mortgage push with Acre acquisition - UKTN
ClearScore Group is accelerating its entry into the mortgage industry with the acquisition of Acre Platforms Limited.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/clearscore-accelerates-mortgage-push-with-acre-acquisition-20260123
about 11 hours ago
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What’s worrying tech firms’ legal teams in 2026?
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What’s worrying tech firms' legal teams in 2026? - UKTN
To best understand the challenges at the top of tech firms’ priorities, it is worth looking at their legal teams.
https://www.uktech.news/databyte/whats-worrying-tech-firms-legal-teams-in-2026-20260122
1 day ago
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UK firms’ cybersecurity budget set for major increase
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UK firms' cybersecurity budget set for major increase - UKTN
UK organisations' spending on cybersecurity will represent the largest budget increase of any category over the next 12 months.
https://www.uktech.news/cybersecurity/uk-firms-cybersecurity-budget-set-for-major-increase-20260122
1 day ago
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DSIT assembles UK AI leaders to discuss scaling domestically
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DSIT assembles UK AI leaders to discuss scaling domestically - UKTN
The Tech Department has assembled leaders from AI companies to discuss ways to ensure British firms can scale without leaving the country.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/dsit-assembles-uk-ai-leaders-to-discuss-scaling-domestically-20260122
1 day ago
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Should you trust AI chatbots with your medical data?
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Should you trust AI chatbots with your medical data? - UKTN
As users seek medical advice from chatbots and AI firms release tools catering to this, considering data security and health is essential.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/should-you-trust-ai-chatbots-with-your-medical-data-20260121
2 days ago
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Major study launched to test social media restrictions on children
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Major study launched to test social media restrictions on children - UKTN
A major new study has launched in the UK that will examine the impact of restricting children's access to social media.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/major-study-launched-to-test-social-media-restrictions-on-children-20260121
2 days ago
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Reeves’ Davos visa pledge could ‘turbocharge’ UK quantum sector
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Reeves' Davos visa pledge could 'turbocharge' UK quantum sector - UKTN
The pledge from Rachel Reeves to overhaul the visa could be a critical boost to the UK quantum sector, according to a leading firm.
https://www.uktech.news/quantum/reeves-davos-visa-pledge-could-turbocharge-uk-quantum-sector-20260120
3 days ago
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Starling and Lloyds execs appointed to oversee City AI integration
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Starling and Lloyds execs appointed to oversee City AI integration - UKTN
The government has appointed two 'AI Champions' from the banking industry to oversee the adoption of the technology into financial services.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/starling-and-lloyds-execs-appointed-to-oversee-city-ai-integration-20260120
3 days ago
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British Business Bank makes record investment in Kraken Technologies
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British Business Bank makes record investment in Kraken Technologies - UKTN
The British Business Bank is set to make its largest-ever direct investment, £25m into the Octopus Energy spinout Kraken Technologies.
https://www.uktech.news/energy/british-business-bank-makes-record-investment-in-kraken-technologies-20260120
3 days ago
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Workplace finance platform Stream closes £67m Series D round
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Workplace finance platform Stream closes £67m Series D round - UKTN
London-based flexible wage fintech and workplace finance platform Stream has closed a $90m (£66.8m) Series D funding round.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/stream-67m-series-d-20260120
3 days ago
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New £20m space hub opens in Buckinghamshire
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New £20m space hub opens in Buckinghamshire - UKTN
The Westcott Space Hub has been opened in Buckinghamshire to provide cutting-edge facilities for businesses in the sector.
https://www.uktech.news/space-tech/new-20m-space-hub-opens-in-buckinghamshire-20260119
4 days ago
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Monzo launches new tool ahead of income tax policy shift
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Monzo launches new tool ahead of income tax policy shift - UKTN
Monzo is launching a new tax reporting tool for its business customers ahead of new requirements coming into place later this year.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/monzo-launches-new-tool-ahead-of-income-tax-policy-shift-20260119
4 days ago
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AI platform for the trades raises £10m Series A round
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AI platform for the trades raises £10m Series A round - UKTN
Elyos AI, a platform launched to support trade businesses, has secured a £9.7m Series A investment to accelerate international expansion.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-platform-for-the-trades-raises-10m-series-a-round-20260119
4 days ago
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RIO to cut regulations in robotics and defence tech sectors
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RIO to cut regulations in robotics and defence tech sectors - UKTN
The RIO, said it would be slashing regulations holding back the development and deployment of robotics technology.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/rio-to-cut-regulations-in-robotics-and-defence-tech-sectors-20260116
7 days ago
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Amadeus Capital co-founder Anne Glover appointed as Dame
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Amadeus Capital co-founder Anne Glover appointed as Dame - UKTN
Anne Glover, the co-founder of Amadeus Capital Partners has been appointed as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/amadeus-capital-co-founder-anne-glover-appointed-as-dame-20260116
7 days ago
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Tech firm harnessing energy from ambient air secures £2m seed
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Tech firm harnessing energy from ambient air secures £2m seed - UKTN
Ionech, an Oxford-based tech firm that can harness clean energy from ambient air, has received a £2m seed investment.
https://www.uktech.news/energy/tech-firm-harnessing-energy-from-ambient-air-secures-2m-seed-20260116
7 days ago
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London Stock Exchange Group signs new data deal with AWS
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London Stock Exchange Group signs new data deal with AWS - UKTN
LSEG has signed a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will move the organisation's high-speed financial data operations to the cloud.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/london-stock-exchange-group-signs-new-data-deal-with-aws-20260115
8 days ago
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UK VC investment sees first annual growth in four years
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UK VC investment sees first annual growth in four years - UKTN
Venture capital investment into UK startups and scaleups in 2025 grew annually for the first time in four years, according to new analysis.
https://www.uktech.news/news/investment-news/uk-vc-investment-sees-first-annual-growth-in-four-years-20260115
8 days ago
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Octopus Ventures leads £4m cybersecurity round
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Octopus Ventures leads £4m cybersecurity round - UKTN
London-based security startup Cyb3r Operations has secured a $5.4m (£4m) investment round led by Octopus Ventures.
https://www.uktech.news/cybersecurity/octopus-ventures-leads-4m-cybersecurity-round-20260115
8 days ago
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MoD signs agreement with Oracle to replace legacy systems with cloud infrastructure
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MoD signs agreement with Oracle to replace legacy systems with cloud infrastructure - UKTN
US tech giant Oracle has signed a new cloud agreement with the MoD to replace its legacy technology systems.
https://www.uktech.news/defence-tech/oracle-mod-cloud-infrastructure-20260114
9 days ago
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Digital ID is still ‘essential’ despite U-turn, says Tony Blair Institute
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Digital ID is still 'essential' despite U-turn, says Tony Blair Institute - UKTN
Digital ID will remain "essential" to public services, despite the decision to scrap plans for its mandatory use, according to TBI.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/digital-id-is-still-essential-despite-u-turn-says-tony-blair-institute-20260114
9 days ago
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EXCLUSIVE: Bioniq founder backs new workplace rewards platform
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EXCLUSIVE: Bioniq founder backs new workplace rewards platform - UKTN
A new London-based workplace rewards startup, incentifi has secured its initial pre-seed investment of £150,000, UKTN can exclusively reveal.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/bioniq-founder-backs-new-workplace-rewards-platform-20260114
9 days ago
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Definely’s head of AI named as next CTO
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Definely's head of AI named as next CTO - UKTN
AI legal tech firm Definely has named Sigurjón Ísaksson, the company's head of AI, as its new chief technology officer.
https://www.uktech.news/legal/definelys-head-of-ai-named-as-next-cto-20260114
9 days ago
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Why Britain’s constraints can be our competitive edge
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Why Britain's constraints can be our competitive edge - UKTN
Silicon Valley has long set the pace for tech innovation. In deep tech however, US companies have a tendency to not translate globally.
https://www.uktech.news/opinion/quarterly-outlook/why-britains-constraints-can-be-our-competitive-edge-20260113
10 days ago
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UK to fast track AI deepfake enforcement following Grok investigation
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UK to fast track AI deepfake enforcement following Grok investigation - UKTN
The UK government aims to expedite the passing and enforcement of legislation following the launch of an investigation into Grok.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/uk-to-fast-track-ai-deepfake-enforcement-following-grok-investigation-20260113
10 days ago
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Former Riverlane exec named new COO of Qureight
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Former Riverlane exec named new COO of Qureight - UKTN
Cambridge health tech firm Qureight has appointed former Riverlane executive Rebecca Simmons as its new chief operating officer.
https://www.uktech.news/medtech/former-riverlane-exec-named-new-coo-of-qureight-20260112
11 days ago
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Government will ‘support’ X ban should Ofcom recommend it
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Government will 'support' X ban should Ofcom recommend it - UKTN
The government would "support" a ban of Elon Musk's social media platform X should Ofcom determine it is necessary.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/government-support-x-ban-ofcom-20260112
11 days ago
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MPs demand banks offer better funding for SMEs
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MPs demand banks offer better funding for SMEs - UKTN
The government has been urged to introduce legislation that would require banks to expand access to low-cost lending for SMEs.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/mps-demand-banks-offer-better-funding-for-smes-20260112
11 days ago
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Innovation is up at UK firms, but funding remains a challenge
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Innovation is up at UK firms, but funding remains a challenge - UKTN
Innovation among UK businesses is on the rise, according to a government report, but funding remains a key barrier.
https://www.uktech.news/news/innovation-is-up-at-uk-firms-but-funding-remains-a-challenge-20251224
about 1 month ago
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Scottish satellite communications group secures £6m investment
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Scottish satellite communications group secures £6m investment - UKTN
Sofant, an Edinburgh-based developer of satellite communications and 5G and 6G technologies, has closed a £6.25m equity funding round.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/scottish-satellite-communications-group-secures-6m-investment-20251223
about 1 month ago
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Thames Valley Police roll out facial recognition vans
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Thames Valley Police roll out facial recognition vans - UKTN
Thames Valley Police have deployed two new live facial recognition vans in the city of Oxford as early use of the technology kicks off.
https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/thames-valley-police-roll-out-facial-recognition-vans-20251222
about 1 month ago
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UK set for sharp rise in demand for IT professionals, research finds
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UK set for sharp rise in demand for IT professionals, research finds - UKTN
The UK is set for a sharp rise in demand for IT and technology professionals, according to new research from recruitment firm Robert Half.
https://www.uktech.news/recruitment/uk-set-for-sharp-rise-in-demand-for-it-professionals-research-finds-20251222
about 1 month ago
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BGF-backed digital consultancy acquires Scottish innovation network
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BGF-backed digital consultancy acquires Scottish innovation network - UKTN
Hedgehog Lab, a digital product consultancy, has acquired Label Sessions, a global innovation network based in Edinburgh.
https://www.uktech.news/news/bgf-backed-digital-consultancy-acquires-scottish-innovation-network-20251219
about 1 month ago
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Regulator to lift contactless payments limit
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Regulator to lift contactless payments limit - UKTN
Existing limits on contactless payments could be raised or removed entirely, the UK's financial watchdog has confirmed.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/regulator-to-lift-contactless-payments-limit-20251219
about 1 month ago
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Scottish XR training glover developer scores £1.75m investment
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Scottish XR training glover developer scores £1.75m investment - UKTN
StretchSense, a Scottish startup developing extended reality gloves for workplace training simulations, has received a £1.75m investment.
https://www.uktech.news/vr/scottish-xr-training-glover-developer-scores-1-75m-investment-20251219
about 1 month ago
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Will AI reduce headcount next year?
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Will AI reduce headcount next year? - UKTN
Overwhelmingly it appears there is confidence among UK business leaders that a human headcount is resilient to AI.
https://www.uktech.news/databyte/will-ai-reduce-headcount-next-year-20251218
about 1 month ago
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Nothing raises £6m from 5,000 investors in ‘community round’
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Nothing raises £6m from 5,000 investors in 'community round' - UKTN
Nothing has announced the close of its recently announced "community investment round", raising more than $8m (£6m).
https://www.uktech.news/funding/nothing-raises-6m-from-5000-investors-in-community-round-20251218
about 1 month ago
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AI safeguards ‘improving’ but still ‘vulnerable’, report finds
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AI safeguards 'improving' but still 'vulnerable', report finds - UKTN
Safeguards of AI tools have "improved" but vulnerabilities remain, according to a comprehensive test from a government-appointed body.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-safeguards-improving-but-still-vulnerable-report-finds-20251218
about 1 month ago
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How do we address public concerns over facial recognition?
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How do we address public concerns over facial recognition? - UKTN
In a short space of time, Facial recognition has moved from the realms of science fiction into a very common part of our day-to-day lives.
https://www.uktech.news/opinion/how-do-we-address-public-concerns-over-facial-recognition-20251217
about 1 month ago
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AI patent startup Ankar raises £15m Series A
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AI patent startup Ankar raises £15m Series A - UKTN
Ankar, an AI startup developing technology to support patent protections, has secured a $20m (£15m) Series A investment.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/ankar-funding-patent-20251217
about 1 month ago
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Monzo secures European banking licence ahead of international growth
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Monzo secures European banking licence ahead of international growth - UKTN
Monzo has secured a full banking licence to operate in the European Union, with plans to bring its fintech product to new markets.
https://www.uktech.news/fintech/monzo-secures-european-banking-licence-ahead-of-international-growth-20251217
about 1 month ago
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New UK cryptoasset rules confirmed for 2027
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New UK cryptoasset rules confirmed for 2027 - UKTN
The UK government has unveiled plans to bring in "firm and proportionate rules" governing cryptoassets to encourage both safety and growth.
https://www.uktech.news/crypto/new-uk-cryptoasset-rules-confirmed-for-2027-20251215
about 1 month ago
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Leeds-based fertility tech group raises £3.5m
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Leeds-based fertility tech group raises £3.5m - UKTN
IVFmicro, a company developing technology to improve the success rate of IVF treatments, has raised £3.5m.
https://www.uktech.news/medtech/leeds-based-fertility-tech-group-raises-3-5m-20251215
about 1 month ago
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UK Armed Forces launch autonomous systems degree in university partnership
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UK Armed Forces launch autonomous systems degree in university partnership - UKTN
The British Armed Forces have agreed to develop a new undergraduate degree in autonomous systems in partnership with NMITE.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/uk-armed-forces-launch-autonomous-systems-degree-in-university-partnership-20251215
about 1 month ago
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PolyAI raises £64m in UK government-backed round
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PolyAI raises £64m in UK government-backed round - UKTN
Cambridge spinout PolyAI has raised $86m (£64.3m) in a Series D funding round that has included backing from the British Business Bank.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/polyai-funding-uk-government-20251215
about 1 month ago
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UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Nu Quantum to Kodiaq
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UK tech funding roundup: This week's deals from Nu Quantum to Kodiaq - UKTN
This week’s UK tech funding deals include quantum computing group Nu Quantum, embedded finance fintech CapRelease and more.
https://www.uktech.news/funding/uk-tech-funding-roundup-this-weeks-deals-from-nu-quantum-to-kodiaq-20251212
about 1 month ago
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Cambridge spinout building ‘sentient factories’ closes seed round
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Cambridge spinout building 'sentient factories' closes seed round - UKTN
Matta, an industrial AI startup offering data insights to factories, has secured a $14m (£10.5m) seed funding round.
https://www.uktech.news/ai/cambridge-spinout-building-sentient-factories-closes-seed-round-20251212
about 1 month ago
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Valla founder: Have the audacity to believe
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Valla founder: Have the audacity to believe - UKTN
Danae Shell is the founder and chief executive officer of Valla, an Edinburgh-based AI platform that offers legal guidance and support.
https://www.uktech.news/news/founder-interviews/valla-founder-have-the-audacity-to-believe-20251212
about 1 month ago
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