Lancashire startup Universal Atmosphere Processing (UAP) has secured six-figure backing from angel syndicates, including the Fhunded Angels network, through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, alongside support from institutional and public investors.

The funding will accelerate production of its Mk1 Atmospheric Processor, which captures CO2 and high-value noble gases directly from air.

The business has also won a research grant from CERN’s Venture Connect programme and was named among the world’s top 100 startups by global tech summit SLUSH.

Founder Brendan Cornthwaite said the raise marks a shift from concept to execution, supported by new head of engineering, Dr James Myers, and growing international recognition.