The London-based startup raised £3.2m led by Speedinvest to grow its engineering team and scale in the US market.
"Rival will become the essential infrastructure for the spatial computing era, making 3D creation accessible to millions of everyday users. We’re building a platform that removes technical barriers, enabling a new generation of creators to shape immersive digital experiences. Our technology solves the critical content gap that’s currently limiting the potential of spatial computing"
The investment was led by MMC Ventures and will fund team expansion and product development.
"The digital asset landscape is evolving rapidly, with top-tier market makers redefining execution speed and efficiency. As a result, demand for advanced trading tools is increasing . ABEX is committed to levelling the playing field for buy-side clients by providing cutting-edge, research-driven execution algorithms. This funding enables us to continue enhancing our technology, scaling our team, and delivering best-in-class solutions for institutional traders."
Symvan Capital backs Bristol artificial intelligence startup Tikos to address the black box problem.
"We’re excited to support Mike and Don in making AI systems trustworthy and compliant, addressing one of the most urgent challenges in AI. With over a decade of proprietary research, their ability to retrofit explainability and auditability into existing models is game-changing for regulated industries and high-stakes AI applications."
The Series C round was co-led by Parkwalk Advisors and the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund to support international expansion and clinical studies.
"We would like to thank all the investors that participated, including Parkwalk and Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund for their continued support, and welcome Hostplus, all of whom recognise the transformative impact that our technology can have on treatment for stroke and lung fibrosis patients. We will continue to harness our position and experience as a European market leader to achieve broad success in the US, helping improve patient care and access to life-changing therapies."
The agritech startup closed a round backed by biotope, Planetary Impact Ventures, and PINC to accelerate its digital tool development.
"Soil is the foundation of our food system, but modern agriculture has strained its health. The soil microbiome holds the key to restoring fertility, resilience, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. By unlocking its potential, we can help farmers produce food sustainably while regenerating the land for future generations."
