Reported venture investment · AI

22one attracts Sequoia and General Catalyst backing, reports say

The London police-AI startup is reportedly valued near $400 million; the amount invested has not been disclosed.

Venture backing for a police-AI startup

22one has raised funding from Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Creandum, according to October 27 reporting citing the Financial Times. The reports place its valuation at nearly $400 million. They do not disclose the amount raised or a financing stage.

A former police officer’s new venture

The London company was founded by Steven Richardson, a former senior officer at Merseyside Police. It is developing AI tools for law-enforcement work and remains in stealth. Detailed products and customer deployments have not been publicly described.

Funding history

Reported venture investment · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. Sequoia and General Catalyst value former police chief AI startup at400m reportssifted.eu · Oct 27, 2026
  2. techfundingnews.com
  3. silicon.co.uk