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Brexit — If its broke, then fix it!
Brexit — If its broke, then fix it!
Thanks goodness it will all be over by June 23rd. Or will it? The chaos may just be beginning.
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Proptech: Technology is poised to transform the market
Proptech: Technology is poised to transform the market
This article was first published by CityAm on Friday, 19th February 2016 The phrase “fintech” has long since entered…
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Election Looms ...don't blow it!
Election Looms ...don't blow it!
It's that time again. Elections in the United Kingdom (or disUnited Kingdom if you prefer).
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Robin Klein shared thisVery proud of Saul’s appointment as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering!RAEng Honorary Fellow 2026: Saul Klein OBE HonFREngRAEng Honorary Fellow 2026: Saul Klein OBE HonFREng
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Robin Klein reposted thisRobin Klein reposted thisThe LocalGlobe portfolio is absolutely flying right now: 🔥 Mistral raised $3.4bn at $24bn 🔥 CuspAI raised $450m at $2.6bn 🔥 OLIX raised $312M at $3.3bn 🔥 Open Cosmos raised $345m 🔥 Moove raised $250m 🔥 HiBob raised $166m 🔥 microagi raised $55m Amazing stuff from a fantastic set of companies 🦾
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Robin Klein reposted thisRobin Klein reposted this2.8M weekly patient interactions across 190 countries in 110 languages. Heidi's mission, to double the world’s healthcare capacity, is quickly materialising. Founded as a simple scribing tool, Heidi has grown into AI platform designed to cover each part of a clinician’s day, from accessing electronic health records to offering clinical guidance at the point of care. Their global vision is rapidly taking shape, now touching healthcare systems across four continents. No stronger is this felt than in the UK. Earlier this year, Heidi was at the centre of the NHS’s largest ever clinical documentation procurement, and is now used across more than half a million patient interactions a week in the UK. Today, their vision has never felt stronger with $340M in fresh funding. We’re proud to continue to invest via Solar | Phoenix Court alongside Blackbird, General Catalyst, Point72 Private Investments, Headline, and other existing investors. Congratulations to founders Dr. Thomas Kelly, Yu Liu, and Waleed Mussa on another phenomenal milestone.
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Robin Klein reposted thisRobin Klein reposted this"We’re not asking investors to make a patriotic donation to UK innovation. We’re saying to investors, we’re literally sitting in one of the world’s best innovation economies.” This is a watershed moment for UK innovation. Today, we can announce that new investors British Business Bank and NatWest Group are joining our existing investors M&G and HSBC in backing Phoenix Court to invest in the next generation of British startups and scaleups. We know the challenge to overcome. Fewer than 1% of the $25M+ revenue businesses in the UK have been funded by institutional Mansion House Accord investors. More broadly, only 17% of scaleup capital is domestic. Our solution is simple. Connect these investors to the strongest pipeline of exceptional companies to simultaneously close the domestic scaleup funding gap while helping institutional investors (and therefore UK citizens) capitalise on the success of the UK innovation economy. The proof is in our Solar Pilot Fund, where we’ve backed 18 leading businesses generating over £7BN in revenue and creating 8500 jobs across the UK (not to mention thousands more abroad). Thank you to The Times’s Christopher Dorrell for the coverage, read more via the comments below. Saul Klein | Robin Klein | Paul Bishop | Nin Pandit | Rhian Saleh | Ziv Reichert | Leandros Kalisperas | David H. | Paul Thwaite | Jenny Edwards | Greg Brown | Emily Turner | Juliet Rogan | HSBC Asset Management | Alex Seddon | Niranjan Sirdeshpande | Zachary Webb
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Robin Klein shared thisIn case you missed it - the first time we've gone public on how and what our Scale up fund , Solar Pilot is doingRobin Klein shared thisThe UK’s ability to build exceptional companies rarely comes into question. The challenge for us now is to create an environment where these businesses can scale and thrive without being forced to raise capital from abroad. Over 80% of scaleup funding currently comes from overseas investors. In 2023, we saw an opportunity to turn on late stage funding for exceptional UK and European companies. Solar, our pilot late stage fund, would connect these founders with UK institutional money to fuel late stage growth and entry into the public markets. Many of these companies we’d backed since seed via LocalGlobe (Mistral, Monzo, Tide, Perk), others we were investing in for the first time (Wayve, Fuse Energy, Raspberry Pi). The common denominator? Each company is creating real revenue ($7BN on aggregate) and real jobs (8500) around the UK. Three years on, here’s how our Solar pilot fund is looking.
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Robin Klein shared thisWe’ll build globally relevant companies here in the UK but the dividends and value growth will accrue elsewhere.It's time savers benefited from Britain's scale-up successIt's time savers benefited from Britain's scale-up success
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Robin Klein reposted thisRobin Klein reposted thisAI has transformed how we create video content. But rather than simplifying, it’s made it more complex. Each new software tool for capturing, editing, branding, and publishing video adds more work to be done, and more opportunities for quality to lapse. Poolday AI is part of a new generation of software that doesn’t just improve your work, it does it on your behalf. Founded by Alexei Chemenda and Oliver Nicolini, Poolday is an autonomous agent that infuses prompts with real branding and design assets (from Figma files to Lottie animations), and turns it into finished branded video. Their customers, which include the likes of Unity, Xsolla, Stillfront, Adikteev, and SenseOn, have run over 700K agents across 100M editing tasks. In founder & CEO Alexei’s words: "Teams were clear about what they wanted from us: stop operating software and start delegating outcomes.” That’s why today we’re proud to be leading Poolday’s $11M seed round via LocalGlobe, alongside daphni, Geek Ventures, and 10x Founders. Ziv Reichert
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Robin Klein shared thisA non-obvious application of AI requiring deep domain knowledge to build.Robin Klein shared thisCommercial disputes are frequently the hidden cost of doing business. One in five contracts will hit a dispute, with companies losing between £50-to-90M for every £1BN of contracted revenue that gets pulled into conflict. Multiply that across multi-trillion dollar manufacturing, construction, energy, aerospace, and defence industries, and you can see an eye-watering problem that’s happening in plain sight. Resolutiion ® is now building the infrastructure to observe, resolve, and mitigate these disputes. Their AI-powered operating system Octavia pulls together hundreds of thousands of data points across contracts, financial knowledge, and unstructured business data to identify risks early and find the best path to resolution before it turns into a dispute or a claim. In short, they’ve built a new category, risk-to-resolution. Founder Fayola-Maria Jack, PC.dp., MBA, PhDc has spent her career inside this exact problem: running a £6bn dispute portfolio for the RAF, working commercial dispute resolution for the UK government, and setting up Lloyds Banking Group’s dispute centre. We're proud to back Resolutiion's $10.4m raise via LocalGlobe, alongside Cherry Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, Openseed VC, and Chevron Technology Ventures. Tom Lambert
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Robin Klein reposted thisRobin Klein reposted thisEurope has entered the space race. Once reliant on non-European systems for satellite communications and Earth observation, European companies and governments increasingly recognise the importance of investing in their own space-based systems as core infrastructure. In short, space is the next frontier for sovereignty—and Open Cosmos is underpinning this. Founded by Rafel Jorda Siquier and HQ’d at Harwell Campus in Oxford, Open Cosmos is a fast-emerging leader in satellite infrastructure, connectivity, and intelligence. Through their platforms and technologies they’ve built an intelligence layer around the Earth that radically improves how satellites observe, connect, and work together, creating a shared infrastructure that companies and governments can tap into. We first backed Open Cosmos back in 2018 via LocalGlobe, where we recognised Open Cosmos’s potential to capture the opportunity presented by a growing appetite for space-based systems and the diminishing cost of satellite launches. Today, with €300M in funding to cement their position as Europe’s leading satellite manufacturer and operator, our conviction remains just as strong and we’re proud to continue backing them via Latitude | Phoenix Court alongside a range of leading European funds.
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Robin Klein liked thisRobin Klein liked thisWe've committed £50m to Phoenix Court, alongside UK institutional investors M&G, NatWest and HSBC, to invest in fast-growing British technology and sciences companies. This commitment is part of our strategy to increase the depth of domestic capital for fast-growing UK companies, helping more of the country's most promising businesses to access the capital they need to build and scale in the UK. The combination of institutional capital and Phoenix Court's expertise in backing founders will help more UK companies grow into global leaders, retraining jobs and economic value in the UK. "The opportunity in closing the scale up gap cannot be overstated. The UK already produces some of the best companies in the world, but increasing the flow of domestic long-term capital will be transformative – allowing companies to grow faster, keeping jobs and growth here, as opposed to trickling overseas," says Leandros Kalisperas, our Chief Investment Officer. "As well as making commitments to leading UK fund managers like Phoenix Court, the Bank is working to help institutional investors to access the attractive investment opportunities on their doorstep. It's genuinely encouraging to see the momentum building towards this."
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Robin Klein liked thisRobin Klein liked this“If Britain wants to compete for the industries and jobs of the future, we need to get better at backing our most promising companies” Paul Thwaite Yesterday NatWest annouced its first direct LP investment into Phoenix Court’s family of funds. This is a real landmark moment and testament to everything we believe in around supporting the innovation economy. Congratulations to all involved across the Natwest Venture Banking and Open Innovation Teams 👏🏼 Jenny Edwards | Greg Brown | Andrew Hunter | Yousif H. | David Grunwald | Ladi GreenstreetNatwest makes first VC fund bet in push to back British techNatwest makes first VC fund bet in push to back British tech
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Robin Klein liked thisRobin Klein liked thisFully Stabilised: Liberty Gate, Lakenheath. We’re delighted to have let the Bricklane houses at Liberty Gate, in Lakenheath, Suffolk. Our market analytics identified an acute undersupply of good-quality, energy-efficient houses for rent, combined with proximity to key regional employment hubs like Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds, as well as RAF Lakenheath itself. Our residents are primarily families with children, as well as professionals working nearby. We’re pleased to have accelerated delivery of new housing in Suffolk and intend to continue building scale in the local area.
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Robin Klein reacted on thisRobin Klein reacted on thisBig ideas don’t become big businesses on belief alone. Founders need the right capital, specialist support and connections to move from breakthrough to scale up. NatWest’s investment in Phoenix Court's family of funds means we can help more UK innovators access the capital and support needed to grow, create jobs and compete globally. Because more promising UK businesses should have the chance to become global success stories. Learn more here: https://spkl.io/60477TFlL
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Growth Afrique
Fundraising is less about pitching and more about building trust over time. Investors don’t back ideas; they back founders who demonstrate resilience, clarity, and a deep understanding of their business. Focus on: • Clear metrics that matter—growth, unit economics, and customer retention. • Showing WHY this market, WHY now, and WHY you. • Creating conversations, not rehearsed presentations. Remember, fundraising is a process of alignment, not a one-off event. It’s about nurturing relationships while relentlessly sharpening your execution. Founders often think about capital as an end goal. It’s actually a means to accelerate your mission with partners who share your vision. When you shift the mindset to long-term value creation, the fundraising process becomes less daunting and more strategic. Invest like a founder; fundraise like an investor. #FundraisingWisdom #StartupStrategy What story will your next round tell?
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Ninerole
HomeCooks, a London-based meal-prep marketplace, has raised €1.6 million to grow its UK footprint. The platform connects health-conscious consumers with home-cooked meals from independent chefs. Funding comes from PXN Ventures, Love Ventures, Speedinvest, and angel investors. The company aims to accelerate retail expansion and scale its offering across the UK. This raise underscores growing demand for personalized, homemade food experiences and support for independent culinary entrepreneurs. Founder takeaway: - Identify niche consumer needs and build platforms to connect supply with demand - Strategic funding rounds can accelerate growth and geographic expansion - Support from diverse investors provides both capital and credibility How will other food-tech startups leverage funding to reshape consumer food experiences? #FoodTech #StartupFunding #MealPrep #Entrepreneurship #RetailExpansion #HealthConscious #IndependentChefs #UKStartups #Marketplace #FounderInsights Read more Startup Signals at: https://incfounders.com
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Undo Capital
If you’re fundraising in the UK, SEIS and EIS aren’t just acronyms, they’re your unfair advantage. They de-risk angel investment, speed up your close, and make your startup instantly more attractive to serious investors. 🔹 SEIS: very early-stage, up to £250k, 50% Income Tax relief. 🔹 EIS: growth-stage, up to £5m per year, 30% relief (higher if knowledge-intensive). Both EIS and VCT have been extended to 2035, reaffirming the UK’s position as one of the world’s most supportive environments for early-stage investment. Undo Capital exists to make UK fundraising radically simpler from SEIS/EIS to share issues and compliance helping founders spend less time on paperwork and more time building companies that matter. #SEIS #EIS #VCT #UKStartups #Fundraising #AngelInvestment #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #EarlyStage #UndoCapital #UKTech #Entrepreneurship #InvestInUK
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Norfolk Community Foundation
For many VCSEs, grant fundraising can feel mysterious or overwhelming... but it doesn't have to. Not all funders are committed to the same principles as us, so Richard Felton from Felton Fundraising will be sharing his 30+ years of fundraising experience in an open, honest discussion for VCSEs on how to build a sustainable programme of grant fundraising through local and national trusts and foundations. Richard raises £2.5m every year for charities and voluntary organisations. He will share practical insights, tips, and answer questions for groups as part of Norfolk Community Foundation’s Good for Good programme, a way of enabling local businesses to do good in practical ways. To get your business involved, reach out to Sophie Berry and Lauren Birch Discover more about Richard's session here, or book: https://lnkd.in/eS6XzMW5
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Mintr
Mintr’s Public Demo Is Now Live 🪄 Today marks the first public release of Mintr, the intelligent brand development workspace built specifically for early-stage UK founders. Starting a business remains far more complex and costly than it should be. Naming, availability checks, brand strategy, and early decision-making often rely on tools and expertise that many early-stage founders simply cannot access. Mintr brings these essentials together in one place, combining real-time checks with strategic AI guidance from Finley to make the beginning of entrepreneurship clearer, faster, and more achievable. With this demo, you can explore a pre-launch demo of Mintr’s foundational features, including: • AI-powered naming and brand strategy intelligence • Real-time availability checks across domains, social handles, trade marks, and Companies House • Brand-strength insights to help founders make confident, informed decisions Please note: this is an early demo designed to showcase Mintr’s direction and potential. Some functionality is still in development, certain features are not yet automated, and all displayed data is currently mock data. This release is intended to provide transparency into the build process and demonstrate the core experience that Mintr is evolving towards. This demo reflects the first step in a much wider mission: to build a complete brand development suite that gives everyday founders the clarity and strategic direction usually reserved for those able to afford agency-level support. We are building Mintr with founders, not just for them. Explore the demo: https://www.usemintr.com/ Join the waitlist to be notified when Founder’s Lifetime Access becomes available. Thank you to everyone supporting Mintr in its earliest stages. Your feedback is helping us shape the platform and create a fairer, smarter way for UK small businesses to launch. #FintechWales #WelshStartup #UKStartups #TechForGood #AIForBusiness
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Tech Funding News
🏦 Allica Bank, a London-based digital bank, has raised $155 million in a Series D round to accelerate its UK growth, deepen technology investment and begin expanding internationally for the first time. The financing values Allica at close to $1.2 billion. 🦄 The round was led by Ventura Capital, GLG and Sona AM, with participation from existing investors TCV and Blue Owl Capital. Most of the raise consists of common equity, alongside a portion structured as additional Tier 1 Capital. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8T2HEHW Richard Davies PATRICE MCDONALD James Heath Mo El Husseiny John Doran Michael Kalfayan #uktech #London #fintech #banking #vcfunding #investment #funding #innovation #startups #valuation
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Dealert
🇬🇧 New Deal: Notion Capital has led a $13 million Series A funding round in Goodfit, a UK-based platform that enhances go-to-market strategies for B2B SaaS companies, to accelerate its growth and expand its market reach. 🏢 Target: GoodFit Limited 💼 Investor: Notion Capital 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/djkHHDtW #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #UKPrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth
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AI Tech Supports
🚀 Upward Raises $8M in Seed+ Funding to Power the Next Generation of Embedded Fintech Seattle-based Upward Financial, a fintech infrastructure platform, has raised $8 million in Seed+ funding, led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures Fund, with participation from Techstars, Altari Ventures, Cascade Seed Fund, and Outside Ventures. The new capital will help expand operations and accelerate platform development. Founded by Aaron Gregory (CEO), Upward provides a developer-friendly platform that enables companies to launch branded credit card, payment, and banking products — all without the hassle of complex regulatory and vendor integrations. By combining banking, payments, cards, and compliance in one place, Upward empowers gig economy and creator platforms to build custom financial experiences for their users. 💡 Embedded fintech, simplified. Team- Danielle Hill COO & Co-founder Chris Hasz CTO & Co-Founder #Fintech #FundingNews #StartupFunding #SeedFunding #EmbeddedFinance #FinancialInnovation #TechStartups #VentureCapital #SeattleStartups #Upward
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Audacious Investor™️
🕚Here’s a throwback spotlight of an exciting and audacious VC fund 💸 London, UK based Odyssey Ventures recently launched its $75 million debut fund (“Fund”) 💡 Investing in #preseed to #SeriesA start-ups building across #science, #deeptech, #AI, #health, and physical‑industry innovation 🌏 #Europe + #UnitedStates 📈 The VC’s portcos include Flow Engineering, Amogy, Untap Health, Aether Fuels, Nodals AI, Standard AI, Heart Aerospace, among others 💭 “We’re at the start of a 20‑year venture supercycle… markets untouched by digitisation can now grow at software speed, enabling startups to do in 10 months what used to take 10 years.” — Ali Mitchell 🗞️Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/eiE9XgQp 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and reimagining tomorrow🚀 Alastair I Michelle I Mark I Julian I Team Odyssey Ventures ... #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #London #UnitedKingdom
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