AI firms take record 44% of UK small-business funding
AI companies took a record 44% of UK smaller-business equity investment in 2025, says the British Business Bank, as overall funding fell and early-stage deals slid.
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UK to launch £500m Sovereign AI Fund backing homegrown champions
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall unveils £500m state-backed VC unit combining capital, supercomputer access and procurement routes for UK AI firms.
OpenAI closes record $122bn funding round at $852bn valuation
OpenAI has secured $122bn in its latest fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation as the ChatGPT maker prepares for a highly anticipated IPO later this year.
DeepMind Veteran David Silver Raises $1bn for London AI Start-Up
Former Google DeepMind researcher David Silver is raising $1bn in what would be Europe's largest ever seed round for his new company Ineffable Intelligence.
Quarter of Europe's Top AI Startups Eyeing UK Relocation
Sifted research reveals 25% of leading European AI companies exploring UK moves, driven by talent pools, venture capital access, and regulatory clarity.