The oversubscribed round included participation from Hitachi Ventures, Voyager Ventures, and Schroders Capital, alongside existing investors.
"Energy underpins every industry in the world, and yet no one has succeeded in course-correcting the fundamentally flawed way the markets work. For decades, the industry has tried to patch over the costly inefficiency of energy transactions with new utility brands and new promises. The real opportunity in energy looks a lot like what fintech did to banking: rebuild the core infrastructure, then let innovation explode on top of it."
The seed round was led by Extantia with backing from the NATO Innovation Fund, Promus Ventures, and Fund F.
"This investment is a clear signal that Europe intends to lead in sustainable advanced-materials manufacturing. Our technology turns what is currently burned, buried or exported into a reliable, high-quality feedstock stream, strengthening supply chains for primes, OEMs, and government customers. With Extantia and the NATO Innovation Fund behind us, we’re now positioned to scale with urgency."
The pre-seed round was led by Haatch with backing from the British Business Bank and angel investors.
"We focus heavily on business context – how companies actually use their data, how they understand it, and what it means at an individual level. The better the context and the longer the living memory, the more accurate the insights we can provide. We build solutions that solve real-world problems across sectors, "
The Cornwall games studio will use the new capital to expand FireHawk FPV onto additional platforms and develop multiplayer capabilities.
"We’re incredibly proud of what our small team has achieved over the past two years. FireHawk FPV has demonstrated clear commercial potential and opened doors to major new markets. This follow‑on support from FSE enables us to accelerate development, expand our team with essential expertise, and pursue both gaming and B2B opportunities with confidence. We’re excited for the next phase of growth."
The Series A round was led by Eos Ventures and the Development Bank of Wales to scale investment products and expand operations.
"A lot of hardworking professionals look like they’re doing well on paper, but still feel unsure whether they’re actually making the most of their money. They’ve outgrown entry-level investing tools, yet traditional wealth management often feels overcomplicated and expensive for what it delivers. Sidekick is designed to remove unnecessary complexity and give people access to investment tools that have traditionally sat inside private banking. This funding allows us to scale that approach, expand our investment offering and reach more people who want transparency rather than complexity."
