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Handshaik, based in London, has raised £1.7M in a Pre-seed funding round led by over 20 angel investors. The capital will support the ongoing development of its AI-native platform for deal origination.

PRIVATEAug 28, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

£1.7 Million

Round Type

Seed

Greater LondonArtificial IntelligenceSaasMachine Learning

Investors

Over 20 Angel Investors

Description

Handshaik has secured £1.7 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-native platform designed for the deal origination sector. The funding was provided by more than 20 angel investors. Founded in 2026, the company aims to streamline deal sourcing and pipeline management. The investment will aid in developing its operating system for identifying potential business targets.

Company Information

Company

Handshaik

Location

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

Handshaik is an AI-native platform designed to transform deal origination by streamlining the process of identifying potential targets. Founded by Gen Z entrepreneur Joshua Port, the platform compiles analyst-grade profiles on UK companies and enriches them with verified contact information. Handshaik aims to enhance efficiency in deal origination, enabling teams to focus on building relationships rather than manual data processing. The startup has already compiled 5.5 million company profiles and attracted hundreds of users since its launch.

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