Thames Trust, Ace and Co, and Downing Ventures backed the round to support artificial intelligence research and international growth.
"At Abaka, we believe that harnessing AI-led solutions has the potential to revolutionise the retirement and savings industry, using what we call Artificial Financial Intelligence to help financial services companies better engage their clients in financial planning."
Midven led the investment round to support international growth and product development.
"At Zipabout we envision a future where every transport decision is based on genuine knowledge and true insight. This significant investment from MEIF, supported by First Derivatives and Founders Factory, will enable us to offer invaluable knowledge and insight to policy-makers, transport operators and travellers through a range of innovative, easy-to-use products."
The second closing of the seed round was backed by FluxUnit and the University of Tokyo Edge Capital.
"Holography will revolutionise the way in which we view and interact with the world in the most fundamental way. For the first time, holographic display can be in the hands of everyone, across hundreds of applications, thanks to the extraordinary capabilities provided through VividQ's software. With two renowned deep tech VCs like Fluxunit and UTEC on board, we are looking to bring about this holographic reality much faster."
The funding round was led by 24Haymarket to fuel product development and the TripAdvisor partnership.
"We’re excited to make TripAdvisor Wi-Fi Plus available to restaurants around the world. It’s a free benefit for consumers and helps businesses engage and build closer relationships with new and existing customers,"