Rightbrain AI, a Newcastle-based startup helping businesses adopt AI technologies safely and efficiently, has secured a £3 million investment round.
Investors
Led by NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance, managed by PXN Ventures, with participation from existing investors Salica and NYDIG, as well as four new angel investors.
NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance is a regional venture capital and growth finance initiative managed by PXN Ventures as part of the UK government-backed British Business Bank Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The fund focuses on supporting high-growth startups and SMEs across North West England, including Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Merseyside, through equity investments ranging from early-stage funding to scale-up capital of up to £5 million.
Rightbrain AI Use of Funds
The company will use the investment to expand its partner network, grow its white-label AI infrastructure platform, and hire additional staff in the UK and internationally.
About Rightbrain AI
Founded in 2023 by Peter Cheyne and Matt Wells, Rightbrain AI is a technology company that enables businesses to build, deploy, and manage AI agents directly within their existing systems and workflows. The company helps organizations integrate advanced AI models from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google without requiring full-scale digital transformation. Its platform enables organizations to deploy AI agents for tasks including lead research, customer feedback analysis, and compliance reviews. Rightbrain AI primarily targets professional services firms and technology consultancies through its “agents-as-a-service” model.
Funding Details
Company: Rightbrain AI
Raised: $3.9M
Round: Growth
Funding Date: May 2026
Lead Investor: PXN Ventures
Additional Investors: Salica, NYDIG, and four angel investors
Company Website: https://rightbrain.ai/
Software Category: AI Infrastructure and Enterprise AI Platform
Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/rightbrain-ai-secures-3m-investment-125501546.html