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Breaking Change secures £1m in funding to help game studios model and simulate complex gameplay systems
Breaking Change develops software infrastructure that helps game studios model, simulate and maintain the complex systems that underpin modern games, such as vehicles, weapons, progression and economies. The platform combines simulation technology with AI-assisted authoring, reducing the time and engineering cost of building deeper gameplay systems.


Ecodetect secures £500k in funding from investors for marine monitoring technology in offshore renewables
Ecodetect develops marine monitoring technology that identifies and records wildlife interactions with offshore infrastructure. Its toolkit helps renewable energy developers meet environmental reporting and compliance requirements using data captured from underwater sensors.


Goldwise secures over £500k in funding led by SV Rangan for physical precious metals trading platform
Goldwise is a fintech platform that enables savers and investors to buy, manage and sell fractional amounts of physical precious metals. It provides access to gold, silver, platinum and palladium through a mobile app, addressing limited accessibility and outdated purchasing processes in traditional bullion markets.


Openmoove lands £700k in funding led by Development Bank of Wales to streamline property transaction workflows
Openmoove is a property technology platform that streamlines workflows for estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage brokers. It integrates with existing systems to reduce administration, improve communication and make property transactions easier to manage.


Sidekick unlocks £8m Series A led by Eos Ventures and Dev Bank of Wales to provide investment tools to people with complex finances
Sidekick provides an investment platform for professionals with increasingly complex finances. It offers portfolio management tools and borrowing capabilities typically associated with private banking.


Nisien.AI secures investment from Foresight and Development Bank of Wales to advance online safety solutions
Nisien.AI builds AI tools that detect and respond to online harms in real time, helping platforms and brands support safer, healthier digital conversations without relying solely on content removal.
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