Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Quartz Raises £2.75M Pre-Seed for Personal Finance Platform
London-based fintech Quartz has raised £2.75 million in pre-seed funding to launch its personal finance platform in the UK. The round was led by Daphni, with participation from Outward VC, K Fund, and angel investors including Philippe Gelis and Gilles BianRosa. Founded in 2025 by former Revolut and N26 executives, Quartz offers users a consolidated view of their finances, including pensions, ISAs, savings, and investments, through a single app. The platform includes an AI-based assistant named Charlie that provides personalised insights based on user data and market developments. Quartz is FCA-registered as an Account Information Service Provider and has been testing since Q1 2026, tracking over £10 million in member assets. The app is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
Quartz is a fintech startup raising a pre-seed round, which is relevant to the broader financial technology ecosystem but has limited direct impact on the AdTech/MarTech industry.
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- Quartz raised £2.75 million in pre-seed funding.
- The round was led by Daphni, with participation from Outward VC and K Fund.
- Quartz is a personal finance platform launched in the UK.
- The platform includes an AI-based assistant called Charlie.
- Quartz has been testing since Q1 2026 and tracks over £10 million in member assets.
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