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Generative AI company, Synthesia, opens London HQ following continued growth.

Synthesia, the UK-based AI text-to-video startup now valued at over $2 billion, has officially opened its new London headquarters. This marks a major milestone for one of the UK’s most valuable generative AI media companies, reinforcing its growing influence in the sector.

The launch took place in London’s Knowledge Quarter, with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Secretary for Technology Peter Kyl attending the opening ceremony. As a co-investor through the Greater London Investment Fund, we’re proud to support Synthesia on this exciting next chapter.

Synthesia’s expansion is a strong example of the UK’s growing leadership in AI and innovation. The company’s journey over the past seven years reflects the strength and momentum of London’s tech ecosystem and we are proud to be a part of it.

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WealthKernel acquisition by Alpaca to strengthen global brokerage infrastructure.

WealthKernel, a leading UK fintech platform, has announced plans to be acquired by Alpaca, a US-based full-stack, global brokerage infrastructure provider (regulatory approval pending). Alpaca enables brokers, banks, and fintechs to launch trading, custody, and wealth products quickly, compliantly, and at scale.

This acquisition will combine WealthKernel’s UK and EU-licensed platform with Alpaca’s API-first trading and custody services, expanding their reach across North America, Europe, and Asia. Together, they will accelerate access to modern, accessible investment solutions for clients worldwide.

As investors through the London Co-Investment Fund (LCIF), we’re glad to support WealthKernel’s next phase of growth. This milestone reflects the strength of London’s fintech ecosystem and WealthKernel’s role as a key innovator in digital investment infrastructure.

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AI Recruitment: What the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Reveals

A Thrive opinion piece from Riham Satti, Founder/CEO MeVitae

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From Targets to Action: What Net Zero Means for UK Businesses Today

A Thrive opinion piece from Martina Colman, Head of Climate Science and Engineering at Climate Essentials

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Smart Data: Powering Digital Identity and Modernising Public Services

Our latest opinion piece from Charlie Mercer, Policy Director at Startup Coalition

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