UK govtech AI business Xylo raises £2.8 million
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1 July 2026
Mindflair plc
("Mindflair" or the "Company")
UK govtech AI business Xylo raises £2.8 million
Mindflair plc, the AIM-quoted company focused on investing in Artificial Intelligence ("AI") related technology, is pleased to announce that Xylo, a portfolio company in Sure Valley Ventures' second fund ("SVV2"), in which Mindflair holds an interest, has raised £2.8 million in pre-seed funding.
The funding round was led by CapitalT and joined by Common Magic, SVV, Tiny VC and Endurance Ventures, together with angel investors from DeepMind, Gensyn and Dawn Capital, Mark Ransford and exited govtech founders.
Xylo is a UK govtech company helping local authorities process planning applications more efficiently and with greater accuracy. Its AI agents undertake the administrative work surrounding planning decisions, including chasing documents, checking submissions and collating responses, while ensuring that judgement and decision-making remain with planning officers.
Planning departments are under increasing pressure from administrative volume as well as application demand. Xylo has developed its platform following more than 300 hours working alongside practising planning officers and early results indicate that councils using the platform are processing 40% more applications per officer each month, with 83% of officers reporting that the platform helps them work more accurately.
Nicholas Lee, Director of Mindflair plc, commented:
"Xylo is addressing a clear and material problem for local government, where AI can have an immediate and measurable impact by reducing the administrative burden while preserving the role of experienced officers. The successful £2.8 million funding round, supported by a strong group of institutional and sector specialist investors, further demonstrates the quality of opportunities being accessed through SVV Fund II and the potential value within Mindflair's AI-focused investment portfolio."
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement. The person who arranged for the release of this information is Nicholas Lee, a director of the Company.
AGM reminder
As announced on 29 June 2026, the Notice of Annual General Meeting ("AGM") has been sent to shareholders of the Company and the meeting will be held at the offices of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN on 24 July 2026 at 3.00 pm.
A copy of the notice of AGM is available to download from the Company's website at: https://mindflair.tech/
Enquiries:
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Mindflair plc Nicholas Lee, Director
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 3368 8961
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Nominated Adviser Cairn Financial Advisers LLP Liam Murray / Ludovico Lazzaretti
Joint Broker Shard Capital Partners LLP Damon Heath
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7213 0880
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 9950 |
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Joint Broker AlbR Capital Limited Duncan Vasey/Lucy Williams
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 0935 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 0936 |
Notes to Editors
Mindflair plc (AIM: MFAI) is an investment company providing investors with access to a portfolio of next generation technology businesses focused on AI with significant growth potential. The Company is building an investment portfolio of high-tech businesses focused on Artificial Intelligence, across such areas as Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Immersive Technologies and Big Data, which the Board believes demonstrate evidence of traction and the potential for exponential growth, due to increasing global demand for development in these sectors. For further information, visit: http://www.mindflair.tech/.
Xylo is a UK govtech company using AI agents to help local authorities process planning applications faster and more accurately. Its platform handles the administrative work around planning decisions, including checking submissions and collating responses, so officers can focus on professional judgement. Further information is available at buildxylo.ai.
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