Raiser has secured £26,000 in Pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered grant-matching engine with support from business angels including Daryl Upsall.
PRIVATENov 02, 2026
Amount Raised
£26,000
Round Type
Pre-Seed
ManchesterArtificial Intelligence
Investors
Daryl Upsall
Description
Raiser, a Manchester-based technology startup, has secured £26,000 in Pre-Seed funding to advance its AI-powered grant-matching engine. The funding will support the development of its matching technology and intellectual property. Raiser focuses on improving how charities and funders connect. The funding comes from individual business angels and experienced figures in philanthropy.
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Company Information
Company
Raiser
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
About
Raiser is a Manchester-based technology startup focused on building shared data infrastructure for the global grants market. The company has developed an AI-powered grant-matching engine that moves beyond keyword-reliant systems to a meaning-based matching approach. Founded in 2025, Raiser aims to enhance how charities and funders connect and manage their funding relationships through innovative technology.
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