European banks are playing a growing role in driving AI startup investment, according to new data from AI benchmarking and intelligence platform Evident.
Archangels, the world’s longest running business angel investment syndicate, based in Edinburgh, has appointed Ian Macleod as the new chair of its board.
Insider, a leader in cross-channel customer personalization experiences, has recently announced a $121 million Series D funding round valued at $1.22 billion. Other investors that joined funding included the likes of Sequoia, Riverwood Capital, 212, Wamda Capital, Esas Private Equity, and Endeavor Catalyst.
The white label engagement platform will use this funding to invest in new talent and increase their focus on payments as retail re-opens following lockdown.
Modulr, a leading Payments-as-a-Service applications programming interface (API) platform, has secured new investment from FIS Ventures, the corporate venture arm of global financial technology leader FIS, for an undisclosed amount.
The commitment increases British Patient Capital’s exposure to life sciences and health technology, building on a commitment to the Dementia Discovery Fund in 2018.