Blackbird Ventures stories
Heidi unveils wearable AI microphone for NHS clinicians
Last month
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wearables
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data protection
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cybersecurity
Heidi launches Heidi Remote wearable mic for NHS clinicians, aiming to curb smartphone workarounds and improve AI scribing in busy clinics.
Heidi buys AutoMedica, launches new clinical AI tools
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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uc
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rpa
Heidi buys UK clinical AI startup AutoMedica and debuts ad-free evidence and patient comms tools to bolster its healthcare platform.
Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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saas
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uc
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rpa
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.
Iceberg Quantum secures $2m & partners with PsiQuantum
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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edutech
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quantum computing
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leadership
Iceberg Quantum has raised USD $2 million in pre-seed funding and partnered with PsiQuantum to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures.
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million for quantum sensors
Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
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funding
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capital raising
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right click capital
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million to develop miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources and navigation.