Investment

Implement AI, an innovator in managed AI agent solutions, has raised £250,000 seed investment from SFC Capital, a specialist seed-stage investor.

The London startup helps businesses harness the power of AI to drive growth, optimise operations and enhance workforce productivity.

Founded by executive chairman and former BBC Dragon Piers Linney with CEO Dr Aalok Shukla, Implement AI focuses on enabling SMEs to leverage AI technologies.

Ed Stevenson, investment executive at SFC Capital, said: “We’re excited to back Piers & Aalok, two highly accomplished entrepreneurs and operators.

“AI will forever change the ways businesses operate, and we believe Implement AI has created a unique suite of products capable of leading this transformation and unlocking the full potential of AI.”

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Jason Druker, chief commercial officer at SFC Capital, added: “With a vision to make AI accessible across various industries, we look forward to supporting Implement AI in accelerating the transformation of AI on a global scale.

“We are thrilled to be part of Piers’ and Aalok’s journey to make AI accessible to businesses of all shapes and sizes.”

Implement AI will utilise the funds to enhance its AI Agent Platform and expand its marketing capabilities as AI adoption accelerates.

Shukla commented: “This investment represents a critical milestone in our journey to empower SMEs to grow faster and become more productive and profitable.

“With AI projected to transform industries at an unprecedented scale, we’re committed to helping businesses adopt AI seamlessly, unlocking their full potential while creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Linney added: “We are thrilled to have SFC Capital’s support as we redefine how businesses adopt and implement AI.

“This funding will allow us to scale our offerings and make cutting-edge AI solutions accessible to SMEs, enabling them to compete and succeed in an AI-driven world.”

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