Top 10 Franchise VC (Venture Capital) Funds in United Kingdom in May 2026

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• NoTraffic — NoTraffic has developed the first AI-powered traffic signal platform that connects road...
• Prestatech — Prestatech cash flow analytics help banks approve 35% more borrowers, cut losses by 40%, and automate credit decisions in seconds. Book a demo.
• Stellar — At Stellar we bring perfect internet on the move to vehicles and passengers, leveraging the combined strength of cellular, wi-fi, and satellite networks, through AI and fully integrated solutions. We offer SaaS, data plans, and all-inclusive options for enterprise connectivity needs on the move.

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• Kukua — Empowering today's generation of children through entertainment Stories and characters fundamentally change and reaffirm how children see themselves in the world. At Kukua we blur the worlds of entertainment and education
• TRADE X — TRADE X offers Dealers an interactive and fully encompassing global automotive trading platform.
• GraphScience — Since 2005, we have helped thousands of people get the perfect domain name.

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• Deaku — Your connected workspace and ecosystem to grow faster, create better, and earn more together.
• TYTEN — An AI tool that helps maintenance technicians quickly diagnose and resolve issues by providing step-by-step diagnostics and repair guidance based on specific equipment manuals.
• Flexzo Ai — Flexzo is an AI-powered workforce platform that connects healthcare organizations with healthcare professionals for shift-based and contract work. The platform enables organizations to post vacancies, access candidate profiles, and match roles with professionals based on skills, availability, and compliance data. It includes tools for credentialmanagement, document tracking, and automated reminders to support regulatory requirements and workforce readiness.Flexzo Ai also allows healthcare professionals to create profiles, upload qualifications, and receive shift opportunities aligned with their preferences and schedules. The system uses data inputs such as location, travel distance, and credentials to facilitate matching between roles and candidates. In addition, the platform maintains records of work history and supports communication between organizations and professionals.The company operates as a workforce matching platform that facilitates direct engagement between healthcare providers and workers without acting as an employer or recruitment agency.

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• PEAK:AIO — PEAK:AIO delivers software-defined storage for AI, enabling fast, scalable data infrastructure and optimized GPU utilization.
• Ryft — Say hello to unified payment processing with Ryft. Accept payments online and in person, automate split payments, and monetise transactions from one integration.
• My Expert Midwife — Specialist pre- and post-natal products created for pregancy and newborns to tackle the taboos for new parents and parents to be.

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• Cress — Cress is a new online marketplace focused to buying and selling gently used children's apparel.
• Brarista — Professional AI bra fitting for lingerie retailers. Reimagine how bras are sized and sold with boutique-level expertise available 24/7. Boost sales, enhance customer satisfaction, and streamline operations.
• Prorizon — Prorizon is to pioneer a new era in mental health through the development of objective measurements and tracking ,paralleling advancements in physical health, to empower individuals with proactive and preventative health solutions.

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• Basalt — Basalt is an end-to-end AI reliability platform designed to help teams build, test, deploy, and monitor AI agents.
• Dialog — Dialog is the AI shopping assistant that transforms conversations into conversions, giving each shopper a tailored, in-store experience online.
• UMA (Universal Mechanical Assistant) — UMA design general-purpose mobile and humanoid robots with human-level dexterity and a sophisticated grasp of the physical world.

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• Planet A Foods — The chocolate revolution is here. 100% cocoa-free and unbelievably delicious. We call it QOA. You need to try it!
• Aleph Alpha — Aleph Alpha develops AI systems for modern security challenges.
• Revibe — Buy refurbished & used electronics (Smartphones, Laptops) in UAE at Revibe. Free delivery & 12 months warranty. Certified tech by our experts. Order Now!

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• UniHomes — UniHomes showcase the best all-inclusive student homes across the UK. View & compare student accommodation with bills included.
• myHappymind — myHappymind is an organization that focuses on promoting positive mental wellbeing. It offers innovative curriculums to primary schools, nurseries, and homes with the aim of creating a culture of positive mental health. The company provides programs that are backed by the NHS and grounded in scientific research. These programs are designed to equipchildren with the skills they need to thrive in the future. myHappymind also offers a mental health and wellbeing program that includes an audio player and a character strengths survey.
• Shoptimised — Shoptimised works with a range of e-commerce brands and PPC to deliver Feed Management Software that aims to enable full control over a brand’s product feed optimization on Google Shopping.

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• The UK Adviser Group / AdviserTech® — At The UK Adviser, our advisers deal with lenders on a day-to-day basis. Their experience means they can offer more than just mortgages

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• Lupa Pets — The all-in-one veterinary operating system
• Layla AI — Layla operates as a travel discovery platform.
• Stitch — One API integration for enterprise online payments across South Africa. Accept Pay by bank, debit + credit card, cash, manual EFT, debit order and crypto.