Perci Health and Macmillan Cancer Support team up to help reduce gaps in care for people living with cancer
Perci Health, the UK’s most comprehensive virtual cancer clinic, has secured an investment from Macmillan Cancer Support to expand personalised cancer care. With nearly 3.5 million people now living with cancer in the UK, the demand for long-term support is greater than ever. Perci Health’s innovative virtual clinic offers rapid, multidisciplinary care through partnerships with employers and insurers, helping people navigate the physical, emotional, and practical challenges of cancer. By working together, Macmillan and Perci Health aim to close gaps in care and provide tailored support to more people facing a cancer diagnosis.
Perci Health’s fully integrated, multidisciplinary model connects members with a team of over 85 NHS-trained specialists across 17 disciplines, including nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics, and genetic counselling. Each member is assigned a dedicated nurse specialist who develops a personalised care plan, ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. The platform has already supported over 3,000 people in the past year, with 88% of those in the vocational rehabilitation programme returning to work within six months. Additionally, 84% of members report improved quality of life, and 86% experience reduced anxiety, demonstrating the real-world impact of this approach.
With healthcare systems under strain, Perci Health is helping to ease the burden by improving access to high-quality, specialist-led cancer care. Its virtual model eliminates geographical barriers, reduces wait times, and aligns with government efforts to reduce long-term sickness absence. By scaling its services through this partnership, Perci Health is not only improving outcomes for individuals living with cancer but also helping to shape the future of cancer care in the UK.
Medtech secures £3.8M as it rolls out knee op device in UK and US
Eventum Orthopaedics, a UK medtech company, has raised £3.8M in funding, led by NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), alongside Mercia’s EIS funds and private investors, including leading surgeons. The funding will enable the company to build stocks of its QuadSense device, which aids surgeons in precisely cutting and positioning the kneecap during total knee replacement surgeries. With over 2 million knee replacements performed globally each year, Eventum’s device has already been used in over 300 procedures and has received regulatory approvals in the UK and the US.
Founded in 2020 by John Naybour and Paul Atherton, Eventum plans to expand its product range, developing similar devices for shoulder and hip surgeries. The latest funding round brings the total raised by the company to over £7M. Eventum’s mission is to improve knee replacement outcomes by providing real-time data to help surgeons make better clinical decisions. The company aims to reduce patient dissatisfaction rates, which currently affect 20% of knee replacement patients, and help reduce treatment costs for dissatisfied patients. With distributors now in the UK, US, and other international markets, Eventum is poised for international growth.
Brainomix completes £14M Series C to advance transformative AI imaging in healthcare
Brainomix, a leader in AI-powered imaging tools for stroke and lung fibrosis, has successfully raised £14M in its Series C funding round. The investment was co-led by Parkwalk Advisors, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), and new investor Hostplus, with support from LifeSci Capital. This funding will drive the company’s expansion into the US and help advance its AI technology for faster diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions. Brainomix’s platform, Brainomix 360, has already transformed stroke care in over 300 hospitals globally, benefiting over 1.5 million patients.
The company, a spinout from the University of Oxford, has pioneered AI solutions such as Brainomix 360 Stroke, which has increased mechanical thrombectomy treatment rates by 50%. Brainomix is also making strides in lung fibrosis with its FDA-cleared Brainomix 360 e-Lung technology. The company’s partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim aims to improve the identification and treatment access for patients with progressive lung fibrosis. With over 75 employees, Brainomix is poised to scale its commercial operations and enhance patient care worldwide.
Dr Michalis Papadakis, CEO of Brainomix, expressed gratitude to investors for their continued support and welcomed Hostplus, recognising the transformative potential of their AI technology. The funding will help the company accelerate its commercial efforts, particularly in the US, and strengthen its position as a market leader in AI-powered healthcare solutions. The new investment is expected to drive innovation and expand Brainomix’s reach, improving patient outcomes and increasing access to life-saving therapies.
Alloyed raises £37M to transform high-tech metal alloys for satellite systems, wearables and advanced electronics
Alloyed Ltd, an Oxford-based developer and manufacturer of advanced metallic components for aerospace and electronics, has completed a £37M Series B funding round. The investment will support the expansion of Alloyed’s manufacturing facilities in Abingdon, UK, and Seattle, USA, as well as the development of digital platforms for designing and processing advanced alloys. Led by Japanese investors SPARX and the Development Bank of Japan, with participation from Aviva Investors and Future Industry Ventures, the round adds to backing from Oxford Science Enterprises and other stakeholders. Alloyed’s clients include Boeing, Microsoft, and BMW, with applications in aerospace, wearables, and other high-tech sectors.
The company specialises in automated design and manufacturing through industrial-scale 3D printing, allowing the creation of lighter, stronger, and more precise metal components. Alloyed’s UK base in Abingdon houses one of Europe’s largest fleets of additive manufacturing machines. With the energy transition driving demand for advanced alloys, Alloyed aims to lead the global shift towards more sustainable, high-performance materials. CEO Michael Holmes highlighted the company’s goal to leverage its digital platforms to enhance alloy design and manufacturing, positioning Alloyed at the forefront of this industry transformation.
AMT secures £2.7M to scale Lyra, the AI employee for influencer marketing
Agentic Marketing Technologies (AMT) has raised £2.7M in seed funding, led by NFX with support from Charge VC, Mythos Ventures, and key angel investors. The company is relocating from London to San Francisco to scale its engineering team and accelerate customer acquisition in the US. AMT’s flagship product, Lyra, is an AI employee that autonomously manages influencer marketing—from identifying influencers to negotiating contracts and processing payments—cutting down nine hours of manual work to just five minutes.
AMT aims to revolutionise influencer marketing by replacing traditional manual processes with AI-driven automation, targeting an industry predicted to grow from $24B to $48B by 2027. The company has already secured customers such as Le Petit Lunetier, Neoplants, and Wild, and has a waitlist of over 200 brands eager to implement Lyra. The AI automation drastically reduces the need for human involvement, offering a scalable and cost-efficient solution.
With plans to build a full-stack autonomous marketing team, AMT’s vision is to fully replace non-creative marketing roles with AI. By eliminating traditional marketing SaaS platforms and offering a new business model, AMT is positioned to lead the next phase of AI-driven marketing operations. Its move to Silicon Valley and expansion plans signal its intent to redefine the future of marketing.
Olas receives growth grant from Starknet Foundation, advancing Web3 solutions in the fight against misinformation
Olas Protocol has secured a £350,000 growth grant from the Starknet Foundation, marking a significant endorsement of its vision to transform media through decentralised technology. The funding will support the development of its Opinion Market model, a novel approach to enhancing information integrity. Olas, founded by Ciarán Murray, addresses critical flaws in traditional media by combining public goods funding with market-driven quality controls, leveraging collective intelligence to assess perspectives. This grant follows Olas’ earlier €100,000 funding from Nethermind Starknet, further reinforcing confidence in its mission to combat misinformation and outdated knowledge-sharing models.
With Starknet expanding beyond Ethereum and bringing DeFi functionality to Bitcoin, the grant aligns with its broader push to support pioneering projects. Olas has already introduced a first-of-its-kind on-chain private voting mechanism and is now focused on refining its Opinion Market concept, inspired by Bayesian Truth Serum. To validate this system, the team will launch an incentivised competition from May to August. CEO Ciarán Murray emphasised that transforming a decades-old media model takes time, and Starknet’s support will accelerate Olas’ efforts to build a decentralised media future.
In other investment news
Soulmates Ventures expands investment in sustainable innovation with €50M fund
Soulmates Ventures has launched a €50M fund to accelerate sustainable innovation, increasing initial investments to up to €3M per startup, with follow-on funding of up to €5M. Operating under Article 9 of the SFDR, the VC firm supports transformative ventures driving environmental and social change across key sectors like energy, mobility, circular economy, and healthcare. With 26 investments backing 17 startups across Europe, Soulmates Ventures combines financial backing with a hands-on acceleration programme, providing founders with strategic expertise, market expansion support, and sustainability guidance.
Recognised as VC of the Year at the Central European Startup Awards and the Global Startup Awards, Soulmates Ventures has also received the Best Sustainability-Focused VC Ecosystem award from the World Future Awards. The firm’s triple-layer acceleration programme offers founders tailored support in brand building, financial management, and ESG performance insights to help scale their ventures. By aligning its portfolio with Article 9 standards, Soulmates Ventures ensures its investments meet the highest sustainability criteria, reinforcing its mission to drive long-term positive impact.
Motion Ventures launches $100M maritime tech fund to meet the industry’s new pace of adoption
Building on the success of its first fund, which generated two profitable exits, Motion Ventures is now the most active investor in the maritime sector, with a portfolio of over 30 investments and an expanded consortium of 17 major maritime and supply chain stakeholders. The fund’s approach pairs startups with a network of over 80 maritime executives, providing mentorship and access to pilot opportunities. With the maritime digitisation market projected to reach $423.4B by 2031, Motion Ventures is poised to accelerate the adoption of digital and decarbonisation solutions that will transform global maritime supply chains.
In other international investment news
Dalma raises €20M in Series B funding to become the European leader in pet insurance
Dalma is now focusing on expanding its presence in Germany, which currently accounts for 25% of its revenue, and aims to grow further in the European market. The company is also developing new features for customers, including a digital platform for connecting with veterinarians. Future plans include launching a marketplace within its app to sell animal care products.
Galam Robotics raises €10M to deploy Its storage solution in French and European warehouses
Galam Robotics has raised €10M to accelerate the deployment of its modular storage robot, Tak-One, in warehouses across France and Europe. The funding round, led by Supernova Invest with support from Bpifrance and Polytechnique Ventures, will support the commercial rollout of its automation technology. Tak-One, which can handle up to 1,000 parcels per hour within a compact 200-square-metre space, optimises warehouse storage by moving parcels across multiple levels like a "giant Rubik’s Cube". Founded in 2019 by Samuel Perez and Jonathan Lévy, the company is targeting retail and logistics players looking to enhance last-mile delivery efficiency.
With plans to scale operations, Galam Robotics will expand its workforce from 15 to 45 employees, focusing on R&D and commercial expansion. Co-founder Samuel Perez emphasised that this investment will enable the industrialisation and large-scale adoption of Tak-One, positioning smart automation as a key driver in logistics efficiency. The startup enters a competitive market dominated by players like Exotec, which raised $335M in 2022. However, Galam Robotics' focus on modular, high-efficiency solutions offers a differentiated approach in the rapidly evolving warehouse automation sector.
K-Beauty brand Yepoda secures series B funding round led by Verlinvest
Yepoda, a leading K-Beauty brand known for blending Korean skincare innovations with clean and sustainable formulations, has successfully closed its Series B funding round, led by Verlinvest, with continued support from V3 Ventures and JamJar Investments. This new investment will accelerate the brand's expansion, particularly its recent Europe-wide roll-out into Sephora and upcoming launch in the U.S., while driving its focus on product innovation. Founded in 2020, Yepoda has quickly become a key player in the Western K-Beauty market, generating over €65M in revenue and serving more than 1 million customers across France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Germany, with a 120%+ year-over-year growth.
The company is set to expand its retail partnerships, including a new collaboration with Sephora in March 2025, which will bring its products to over 100 stores across Europe, including flagship locations in Paris and Milan. With the backing of Verlinvest, known for supporting iconic consumer brands, Yepoda aims to become a global leader in the beauty industry. The brand also focuses on sustainability, with all its products being vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged, and pledges 1% of its revenue to environmental initiatives.
Mapp secures $13M to accelerate AI-powered marketing automation
Mapp, a global marketing cloud provider, has secured $13M in growth funding led by O’Connor Capital Solutions (OCS) within UBS Asset Management. The investment will accelerate Mapp’s AI-driven marketing automation innovations, expand its market reach, and support strategic acquisitions, including its recent purchase of Dressipi, an AI personalisation leader. As marketing automation evolves, Mapp is at the forefront, leveraging AI to optimise engagement and enable real-time, data-driven personalisation at scale.
This funding will enhance Mapp’s AI-powered platform, shifting marketing from automation to intelligence, where AI continuously tests, learns, and refines strategies in real time. The integration of Dressipi’s AI technology further strengthens Mapp’s predictive and personalisation capabilities across customer touchpoints. CEO James Brooke emphasised that AI is revolutionising marketing, and Mapp is poised to lead this transformation, delivering smarter, more efficient marketing solutions that drive measurable business impact.
Flowpay raises €30M to lend to small and medium-sized companies
Flowpay, a Czech fintech startup, has secured €30M in debt financing from London-based investment manager Fasanara Capital to provide working capital loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The funding will accelerate Flowpay’s expansion beyond the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Netherlands, reinforcing its position as a leading embedded lending provider in Europe. CEO and founder William Jalloul expressed the company’s ambition to become the next Czech unicorn, leveraging AI-driven technology to streamline SME financing.
Fasanara Capital’s investment aligns with its mission to address the multi-billion-euro funding gap faced by European SMEs, many of whom struggle to access traditional bank financing. Flowpay, originally backed by Techstars and key Czech VCs, uses AI-powered data models to simplify loan applications and expedite funding. By removing administrative bottlenecks, the fintech aims to provide faster, more accessible financing, empowering SMEs to scale efficiently in the digital economy.
