Battery Ventures led the Series A round to support platform development and US expansion.
"Support is no longer just about closing tickets – it’s about building long-term relationships. The migration to collaborative, real-time channels is changing the way businesses interact with customers. Plain is the platform designed for this new reality, helping companies deliver support that’s fast, effective, and aligned with their customers’ needs."
The funding was led by Mercia Ventures and the North East Venture Fund to help bring the non-invasive health sensor to market.
"A build-up of lactic acid causes muscles to seize up and athletes to suddenly ‘hit a wall’, but it’s hard for them to know when this will happen without measuring lactate levels. Fingerprick tests are uncomfortable, fiddly and not always accurate. Our device will overcome these problems and provide continuous monitoring, rather than a one-off measurement. This latest funding, together with our partnership with a major global chip manufacturer, will enable us to bring it to market."
FTV Capital led a growth equity investment into the private markets risk management platform.
"For the past 15 years, our relentless commitment to excellence has been the foundation of our success. We are proud to serve some of the world’s largest private capital managers, while maintaining a culture that never stands still. Innovation drives us—whether through designing customized hedging strategies or developing technology that streamlines operations, mitigates risk, and enhances efficiency for our clients. With the backing of FTV Capital, we are poised to scale faster and deliver even greater value to our growing client base."
The online fashion marketplace has raised £4.5m in a seed round led by Fuel Ventures.
"2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for Cult Mia as we continue to challenge industry norms and redefine the luxury fashion experience. With the incredible support from our investors and the momentum we’ve built over the last year, we’re focused on scaling our platform, empowering emerging designers, and setting a new standard for ethics and inclusivity in fashion. We’re excited to build on our success in markets like the US and Middle East, and take bold steps towards our vision of making Cult Mia the go-to destination for curated, values-driven luxury."
The London-based deeptech company raised the Series A round to expand into the US market and further develop its hardware and software platform.
"The IONATE team builds extraordinary tech with extraordinary timing. Just as national networks, industrial players and data centers realised how much of their progress depended on modernising their electrical infrastructure, we are ready to help them do exactly that. Resiliency, flexibility, and efficiency are key for our energy systems, and IONATE is uniquely positioned to strengthen all three. We are so excited to have some of the strongest VCs and strategic partners in our corner to realise this impact and begin transforming power globally."