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9 rounds · $1.6B disclosed · $21M median

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CompanyAmountStage / sectorLead investorAnnounced
Sigvi

Sigvi is an AI-powered revenue platform for the car rental industry.

€1.2MPre-seed
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5U AI

5U AI is building AI-powered digital workers for freight forwarding operations, with new funding supporting product development, team expansion and growth across the European logistics market.

$3.2MPre-seed
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Kraken Technology

Kraken designs and builds autonomous maritime platforms, such as uncrewed subsurface vessels, for military and security purposes.

$175MSeries B
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finn

A provider of car subscription services that offers vehicles for a fixed monthly rate including insurance, maintenance, registration, and taxes.

€140MSeries C+
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Superlight

Superlight is an automotive company based in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

£15.9MSeries A
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Forest

A London-based shared bike operator.

£27MSeries B
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Dexory

Dexory provides autonomous warehouse scanning technology and an AI-driven data platform that creates live digital twins for real-time inventory intelligence.

€9.8MSeries C+
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Mandel AI

Sofia-based startup specialising in AI supply chain coordination that helps manufacturers manage supplier coordination, detect disruptions, and automate procurement,.

€3.6MSeed
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Wayve

Wayve uses end-to-end deep learning to develop artificial intelligence capable of complex driving.

$1.2BSeries C+
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SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Eclipse, Balderton Capital
Sigvi€1.2M

Sigvi is an AI-powered revenue platform for the car rental industry.

Pre-seed · Transportation
5U AI$3.2M

5U AI is building AI-powered digital workers for freight forwarding operations, with new funding supporting product development, team expansion and growth across the European logistics market.

Pre-seed · Transportation

Kraken designs and builds autonomous maritime platforms, such as uncrewed subsurface vessels, for military and security purposes.

Series B · Transportation
finn€140M

A provider of car subscription services that offers vehicles for a fixed monthly rate including insurance, maintenance, registration, and taxes.

Series C+ · Transportation
Superlight£15.9M

Superlight is an automotive company based in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Series A · Transportation
Forest£27M

A London-based shared bike operator.

Series B · Transportation
Dexory€9.8M

Dexory provides autonomous warehouse scanning technology and an AI-driven data platform that creates live digital twins for real-time inventory intelligence.

Series C+ · Transportation
Mandel AI€3.6M

Sofia-based startup specialising in AI supply chain coordination that helps manufacturers manage supplier coordination, detect disruptions, and automate procurement,.

Seed · Transportation
Wayve$1.2B

Wayve uses end-to-end deep learning to develop artificial intelligence capable of complex driving.

Series C+ · Transportation
SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Eclipse, Balderton Capital
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Investor activity in the selected funding rounds
InvestorRoundsLedRecent investments
01General Catalyst131DwellyNeko Health
02Balderton Capital121SpottThe Exploration Company
03Y Combinator120SpottConveo
04British Business Bank110Certain EnergyAlchemab Therapeutics