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London Fintech FintechOS Secures $28M in Equity and Debt to Accelerate US Expansion

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FintechOS, a London‑based B2B fintech startup founded in 2017, announced a $28 million equity and debt raise from existing investors including Bek Ventures, IFC, Cipio Partners, Molten Ventures and a debt facility from Santander. The company, which has raised over $150 million to date, will use the capital to grow its US presence, win more European customers and further develop its AI‑driven software platform for banks and insurers.

Mifundo partners with Yapily to streamline cross-border credit assessment across Europe

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Estonia‑based credit data platform Mifundo announced a partnership with UK open‑banking infrastructure firm Yapily. The collaboration will combine Yapily’s categorized, consent‑based bank account data with Mifundo’s verified credit information from more than 20 European countries, giving lenders a complete, standardized view of borrowers with cross‑border financial histories.

Metris Energy Secures $5 Million Seed Round to Expand AI Platform for Energy Asset Management

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Metris Energy, an AI‑native platform for managing energy assets, secured a $5 million seed round led by PT1 Ventures and other investors, bringing its total funding to $7.5 million. The round will fund the expansion of its unified data layer, new AI features, and European market growth, especially in Germany.

London Healthtech Startup Penelope Health Raises €87 Million in Series B Funding

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London‑based startup Penelope Health raised €87 million in a funding round led by Thoreau, with participation from Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments, Twine Ventures and Seedcamp. The capital will be used to expand its real‑time payer policy intelligence platform, creating a shared infrastructure for payments and clinical rules, and to launch new products that reduce administrative burdens in healthcare. The company, founded in 2025, already covers policies for over 200 million Americans.

Leeds Deeptech Startup MicroLub Secures $10M Series A to Scale Fat-Reducing Food Technology

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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.

London Deeptech Startup AcouBatt Secures £1.1 Million to Advance AI-Powered Battery Diagnostics

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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 Fintech Quartz Launches AI-Powered Personal Finance Platform With £2.75 Million Pre-Seed Round

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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.