Nexco.ai, a London, U.K.-based AI startup building agentic co-workers for executive search, has secured pre-seed funding. 

Investors 

The investment was from DSW Ventures, a Manchester-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing high-growth startups and scale-ups across the U.K. regions. The firm invests in technology, software, deep tech, life sciences, consumer, and IP-driven businesses from startup through Series A stages. DSW Ventures manages SEIS and EIS funds and works closely with founders to support the development of high-potential businesses from inception through scale. 

Nexco.ai Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to expand its AI agent platform, enhance candidate intelligence capabilities for executive search consultants, accelerate product development, and automate data-heavy recruitment workflows. 

About Nexco.ai 

Founded in 2024 by Charlotte Gandell and Gareth Cokell, Nexco.ai is an AI company developing agentic AI co-workers for the executive search industry. The company provides conversational AI agents that transform unstructured candidate interactions, including interviews, references, and compensation discussions, into structured, CRM-ready intelligence. Nexco’s platform helps executive search firms streamline screening, remuneration capture, shortlist analysis, and internal reporting. Headquartered in London, the platform integrates directly with existing CRM systems. 

Funding Details 

Company: Nexco.ai 

Raised: Undisclosed 

Round: Pre-Seed 

Funding Date: May 2026 

Investor: DSW Ventures 

Company Website: https://www.nexco.ai/  

Software Category: AI Recruitment Software / Executive Search Automation 

Source: https://www.uktechnews.info/2026/05/12/nexco-ai-secures-pre-seed-investment-from-dsw-ventures/