James O'Brien 
Leeds‑based deeptech startup MicroLub raised $10 million to scale its patented protein‑based ingredient technology that allows food manufacturers to cut fat and calories by up to 75% without sacrificing taste, supporting international growth and product commercialization.
U.S. and U.K.-based AI infrastructure startup Expanse secured €4.5 million in Seed funding led by Crane Venture Partners, aiming to scale its predictive platform that optimises AI workload compute allocation before execution.
Eterna Regeneratives, a spin‑out from King’s College London, is developing a keratin‑based biomaterial to repair tooth enamel and bone, and raised a $4 million seed round led by Hoxton Ventures and The Venture Collective.
Zopa, the UK digital bank, rolled out its AI-powered voice assistant to all current‑account customers, enabling voice‑driven payments, transfers and financial planning, marking the bank’s entry into conversational banking.
London‑based deeptech startup AcouBatt secured £1.1 million in pre‑seed funding led by Creator Fund, with Ada Ventures participating, to commercialise its AI‑powered acoustic emission system that monitors battery cells during manufacturing, aiming to cut formation time, reduce defects and improve safety across the battery industry.
London‑based fintech Quartz secured £2.75 million in pre‑seed funding led by Daphni to launch its AI‑driven personal finance platform, offering users a consolidated view of assets and personalized guidance. The company, founded in 2025 by former Revolut and N26 executives, aims to democratize wealth management across the UK and Europe.
London‑based climate‑tech startup Isometric raised €43 million in a Series A round, bringing its total funding to €64 million. The round, led by Intercontinental Exchange and joined by several new investors, will fund the scaling of its AI‑powered platform that certifies industrial carbon‑related claims for major clients such as Microsoft and Boeing.
London‑based AI hiring startup Jack & Jill closed a €34.68 million Series A round led by Air Street Capital, bringing its total funding to €52.9 million. The round will fund U.S. expansion of its dual‑agent platform that matches job seekers and employers through conversational AI.
AcademyAI, a UK‑based startup that provides an AI‑skills assessment and training platform for employees, raised £1.65 million in an oversubscribed pre‑seed round led by Nexus Family Office, with participation from Panthera Family Office.
Open Cosmos, a European satellite company, raised €300 million to boost its satellite production and roll out its connectivity and Earth‑observation platforms, planning to hire more staff and broaden its operations across several EU countries.