The seed round was led by Play Ventures, 13books, and Firstminute Capital, alongside multiple angel investors.
"We’ve seen a massive opportunity in connecting user acquisition, marketing, and in-game monetization, areas that have long existed in silos. With the emergence of advanced AI technologies, we’re moving the gaming industry to a continuous optimization and personalization mindset, unlocking new potential for growth. Add to this UA growth funding, and we help games supercharge their growth in a long-term sustainable way."
The seed round was backed by Firstminute Capital, 2100 Ventures, and Vento to accelerate product development and commercial growth.
"The veterinary industry desperately needs modern software solutions that can help practices handle growing demand while reducing administrative burden on overworked staff. We’ve built Lupa from the ground up to be AI-native, making it dramatically more efficient and easier to use than legacy systems that are holding practices back. Our early results show that practices can save significant time on administration while providing better care."
The investment from Mercia Ventures and Haatch will fund team expansion and platform enhancements.
"We wanted to make it easier for companies to manage global talent and ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time. By putting the emphasis on skills, TalentMapper also helps ensure employees are promoted for their capabilities. I have seen so many talented people overlooked for promotion because they weren't a replica of their boss. The funding will enable us to build our team to cope with growing demand, add new features to enhance the platform and scale for growth by targeting other sectors including financial and professional services."
Fuel Ventures led the seed financing round to support market introduction.
"We are thrilled to have Fuel Ventures on board as we gear up to introduce our “employees of the future” to the commercial finance market. This investment is not just a financial boost but a strong vote of confidence in our vision and technology."
The seed round was provided by Hampshire investment firm Ridown Group to support the rollout of Echo AI.
"Echo AI exists to help teams become more efficient, ensuring they stay on track and don’t miss outcomes, action points, and context in meetings. Productivity can suffer when people lose track of meetings, fail to remember what was said and agreed, and are not clear about the actions they are responsible for. Echo AI takes all the guesswork out of it, giving everyone an accurate record of the meeting and what was agreed. Businesses which have used Echo AI tell us that it creates time, reduces misunderstandings and slip-ups, and helps keep teams focused on tasks."
