The seed round was co-led by Emerge and SuperSeed Ventures to accelerate growth across enterprise recruitment teams.
"We saw how rigid and impersonal recruitment processes were failing both companies and candidates. During a time when human connection mattered more than ever, conversations were missing from the equation. We created Popp AI to fix that—by making it possible to engage candidates in meaningful dialogue, even at scale."
The funding round was backed by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and existing investor BGF.
"This investment by Barclays and BGF is strong recognition of the value delivered by XNO®. By utilising XNO®, cell manufacturers can deliver the most-innovative, sustainable, and high performing batteries to facilitate the effective electrification of heavy-duty vehicles. It is gratifying to have some of the world’s leading investors support our ambitions and cement their belief in XNO® by investing significant capital. Their investment will enable us to take the next major step forward in our fast-moving company journey."
KKR leads a £295m growth investment in commercial intelligence platform Lighthouse to drive product innovation and international expansion.
"We’re extremely grateful to the 70,000+ hospitality providers, who have placed their trust in Lighthouse, I couldn’t be more energized by what we’re working towards. We’re just getting started in making hospitality data and tools more powerful, accessible, and affordable. This investment by KKR significantly accelerates our ability to enhance our commercial platform through expanded AI capabilities and additional data sets, enabling us to better serve our existing customers while continuing to expand across the hospitality market."
Northzone led the Series C financing round, which will fund the platform's expansion into new product categories.
"Nivoda has quickly emerged as a category-defining company that powers small retailers around the world. Nivoda is building a truly pioneering technology platform that creates value for all stakeholders across the ecosystem including consumers, suppliers, and retailers. We had the privilege of getting to know Dave and the team for over a year prior to investment and are very excited to partner with them on this journey."
The Cardiff-based medical technology firm raised pre-seed funding led by SFC Capital and OVC Ventures to expand its home diagnostic tools.
"By empowering patients with innovative tools and ensuring they are remotely monitored by clinicians, we’re shaping the future of healthcare to be more accessible, personalised, and efficient. We are grateful to our investors and grant partners for their support in making this vision a reality."