The pre-seed round was backed by Heartfelt Capital, Abac Nest, and Bolsa Social Fund to accelerate platform development.
"We all know someone who has been affected by dementia in one way or another, and it is only growing. By 2030, there will be over 78 million people living with dementia, so it is time to redefine cognitive care models,"
Octopus Ventures led the Series A round with support from TX Ventures and Solano Partners to drive international growth and product development.
"We’ve been impressed by the power of Swiipr’s offering to fundamentally transform compensation payments, delivering the scale and efficiency of modern payments to the airline industry while significantly improving the travel experience for their customers."
Gabriel Investment Syndicate and Scottish Enterprise backed the Edinburgh space firm to accelerate research and design.
"We are in the midst of the second space race with rocket developers on the cusp of launching from UK soil, with the number of launches across the globe growing exponentially."
The London-based car finance platform has closed a £2.3m debt and equity seed round.
"Since Ayan Capital’s launch, the market response in the UK has been overwhelmingly positive. Our mission is to address the growing demand for private hire vehicle lending in the UK, based on the principles of Islamic finance. We find ourselves at an exciting intersection. The UK car finance market is growing, and there is a clear demographic of drivers from Muslim backgrounds who are in need of Sharia-compliant financial products. Private EV and hybrid car loans are popular for those who drive for companies like Uber, Bolt, Blacklane, Wheely, etc. and we are likely to see further demand increase. The product is open to everyone, and approximately 10% of our current customers are from non-Muslim backgrounds. The seed funding that we’ve recently closed is a testament to the current services and future potential of Ayan Capital in transforming Islamic finance in the UK. We are proud to have a committed group of investors with a wealth of experience becoming part of our story, and look forward to welcoming many more."