Yorkshire is positioning itself as a key player in the UK’s AI sector with the introduction of an investment fund aimed at supporting AI startups.
The Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS Fund has been established in collaboration with startup incubator Yorkshire AI Labs (YAIL) and will focus on investing in AI-driven companies across Northern England, including those in the financial services sector.
The fund is set to invest millions in the region, leveraging Yorkshire’s strong industrial heritage, robust technology ecosystem, and leading research institutions.
YAIL founder David Richards emphasized, “This isn’t just a fund, it’s the next phase of a blueprint that’s already working. We’ve demonstrated that we can build nationally significant AI companies right here in Yorkshire. The Oberon Fund enables us to scale this model, support more founders, accelerate more platforms, and create an ecosystem the entire country can be proud of.”