UK-based fintech Zilch is targeting a London IPO in 2027 after reporting a 79% plunge in losses and revenue approaching £110 million, strengthening the UK fintech’s case for a public listing.
Global venture capital firm Headline has closed its eighth European early-stage fund at $400 million, targeting Seed and Series A startups as investor appetite for artificial intelligence increases across the continent
London-based payments fintech Checkout.com has reached $750 million in annualized net revenue, as the company reports financial performance and expanding payment volumes.
Paris-based venture capital firm Sofinnova Partners has raised €82 million for a new fund to create and back medtech companies across Europe and the US, as investors pour more capital into healthcare technologies.
Revolut is bringing facial recognition payments to the UK high street, letting customers pay in-store with their face instead of a card, phone, or cash.
Connect Ventures has announced the first close of its $80 million Fund V, targeting early-stage technology companies built by technical founders across Europe.
The UK’s £500m Sovereign AI Fund is in talks to back Potential Sciences, a London-based drug discovery startup seeking to raise £500m in a major funding round.
London-based biotech startup Eterna Regeneratives has raised $4 million in seed funding to advance a regenerative technology that could help repair damaged tooth enamel and, eventually, regenerate bone.
Manchester-based payments firm Ryft has raised £20 million in a Series B round after tripling in size, giving the fintech fresh capital to accelerate international expansion.
London fintech Quartz has raised £2.75 million in pre-seed funding to launch an AI-powered personal finance platform that brings personalized wealth guidance to everyday consumers.