Scarlet
Certification services for software and AI medical devices.
$50MSeries B
ParticipantEF
Entrepreneurs First
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionUnited Kingdom · Oct 12, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026
Entrepreneurs First backs individuals before a company exists, helping them find a co-founder, develop an idea and form a business with a path into the US startup market.
Its matching process introduces candidates screened for complementary skills and working styles. Founders test potential partnerships through retreats, local cohorts and company-building work, with a dedicated adviser and a San Francisco-based partner.
EF offers an equity-free grant during ideation and up to $250,000 of investment after company formation. Support for the US phase includes office space, customer development, incorporation and relocation guidance, fundraising preparation and a San Francisco Demo Day.
Sources
- Rounds participated in
- 10
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 0 5 roles undisclosed
- New companies
- 10 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $487.9M 9 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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$7.3MSeed
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AI-powered commercial intelligence for pharmaceutical teams, turning clinical, regulatory and market signals into traceable reports and decision support.
$3MSeed
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Develops AI-powered digital wargaming and command-and-control capabilities.
UndisclosedUndisclosed
Role not disclosedMutable Tactics
Develops AI software to improve drone deployment in combat environments
$2.1MPre-Seed
Role not disclosedSeamflow
Develops AI software to streamline audits and approvals for testing inspection and certification organizations
$4.5MSeed
Role not disclosedAutomata
Builds AI-ready lab automation platforms for life sciences
$45MSeries C
Role not disclosedBiographica
Uses AI-driven discovery to develop next-generation crop traits and improve agricultural productivity and resilience
£7MUndisclosed
Role not disclosed