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November 5, 2026

Exclusive: Helsing CEO backs AI learning startup Mindmax in £2.5m raise

London-based startup wins backing from Concept Ventures alongside the cofounder of the defence tech decacorn

Martin Coulter

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The founder behind language learning platform Memrise has raised £2.5m for a new AI startup that aims to help people develop their cognitive abilities rather than outsource them to the technology.

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Martin Coulter

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