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The latest funding rounds from the UK tech ecosystem. Updated 16 October 2026.
Announcements
58
Total raised
£132M
disclosed amounts
The over-subscribed funding round was supported by private UK and European investors and the Capital Pilot Boost Fund.
"Throughout two years of concept development, we’ve proven our concept and demonstrated that mental wellbeing and coaching should be prioritised in sports performance. We can’t wait to scale our product and continue creating immersive content for amateurs and pros alike."
Sport Republic led the seed round for the sports gamification company, with participation from international funds and private investors.
"This investment round is a huge endorsement for our product, delivery and vision and will drive the next big steps in our development."
The pre-seed round was provided by Jenson Funding Partners to support team expansion and new game titles.
"The gaming sector has consistently grown in recent years and the pandemic escalated the lucrative investment opportunities present in the industry. Esports presents a huge opportunity and innovative businesses such as SwiftSkill are driving the growth of the industry. SwiftSkill creates an opportunity for aspiring gamers to become professionals, honing their skills in the same way that traditional athletes compete."
The Buckinghamshire start-up secured the backing to bring its flexible protection technology to market following rigorous safety testing.
"I had always found body protectors to be very uncomfortable, but my accident really hit home to me the importance of wearing one. When I started asking fellow riders about their experiences, I quickly found that most riders don’t wear one because they find them incredibly stiff and restrictive. That was a lightbulb moment for me."
The Liverpool-based personal safety application has raised a seven-figure sum from a syndicate of angel investors.
"We’re incredibly delighted to have secured funding through the LCR Angel Network. Not only does this reaffirm what we’ve been working towards for the past 6 years with the faith shown in the team and the Busby platform by such discerning investors but it also allows us a step closer to achieving our dream of improving personal safety for users around the world"
