Karavel, a London, UK–based AI-driven compliance platform for highly regulated industries, has raised £1.25 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Fuel Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm that supports high-growth technology companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Since its launch in 2015, the firm has backed over 210 companies, deploying more than £250 million across its specialized SEIS, EIS, and VCT funds.
Karavel Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product development and support commercial expansion across the UK and Europe.
About Karavel
Founded by Pedro Sousa and Nav Garcha, Karavel is an AI-powered compliance platform designed for highly regulated industries. The platform combines automated ad reviews, real-time horizon scanning, regulatory gap analysis, and actionable guidance within a single, intuitive interface. Its AI continuously analyses regulatory updates, flags relevant changes, extracts requirements, and offers recommendations, allowing teams to respond immediately. Karavel serves legal, compliance, and marketing teams across financial services, fintech, insurance, healthcare, consumer credit, and other highly regulated sectors.
Funding Details
Company: Karavel Ltd.
Raised: £1.25M
Round: Growth
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: Fuel Ventures
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://karavel.ai/
Software Category: AI-powered Compliance and Regulatory Technology
Source: https://www.fuel.ventures/karavel-secures-125m-investment-by-fuel-ventures-to-transform-regulatory-compliance-for-regulated-industries