Yorkshire Leads UK’s AI Revolution with Launch of Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS Fund
Sheffield, UK – Yorkshire has established itself as a pioneer in the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, as the newly launched Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS Fund announces plans to invest millions into the region. Developed in partnership with Yorkshire AI Labs (YAIL), the fund demonstrates investor confidence in Yorkshire’s potential to become a national hub for AI innovation and economic growth.
The Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS Fund will focus on investing in groundbreaking AI-driven companies across Northern England, utilizing the region’s strong industrial heritage, robust technology ecosystem, and renowned research institutions. The fund will prioritize transformative sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and financial services, where AI integration offers significant economic and societal benefits.
The Fund is delivered in collaboration with Yorkshire AI Labs (YAIL), a specialized incubator that has successfully built and scaled some of the most innovative AI companies in the region. YAIL is known for its unique model, which combines sweat equity, capital, and hands-on commercial strategy to develop investor-ready businesses from scratch.
David Richards, Founder of YAIL, commented:
“The Oberon Fund is not just a financial investment, it is the next phase of a proven blueprint. We have already shown that it is possible to build nationally significant AI companies right here in Yorkshire. The Oberon Fund allows us to take that model and scale it, to support more founders, accelerate more platforms, and build an ecosystem that the entire country can be proud of.”
Paul Sheehan, Investment Director of Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS, added:
“The Oberon Yorkshire AI EIS Fund reflects our confidence in the enormous economic and technological potential of the North of England. In partnership with YAIL, we have early access to a pipeline of carefully selected high-potential growth companies in the AI sector. With Oberon providing the investment structure and YAIL identifying regional talent, this new venture is poised for success in transforming untapped potential into high-performing, scalable businesses.”
With YAIL already identifying a growing pipeline of opportunities and a track record of success with companies such as IntelliAM AI Plc (IPO-listed industrial AI), PureTec (a sustainable orthodontics platform), and DigitalCNC (a University of Sheffield spinout applying AI to precision manufacturing), the Fund aims to accelerate regional growth, boost employment, and cement Yorkshire’s role as a national and global leader in the AI landscape.
For more information, please visit: https://yorkshire.ai/oberoneisfund/
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Media Contacts:
Yorkshire AI Labs
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Oberon Investments:
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About Yorkshire AI Labs
Yorkshire AI Labs is a venture capital firm based in Sheffield, UK, specializing in supporting AI and deep-tech startups. It combines strategic investment with practical expertise to help innovative companies achieve accelerated growth.
Disclaimer:
Investment in the Fund is only suitable for those who can be assessed as suitable in accordance with COBS 9, either by their financial advisors or by Oberon. Financial advisors are required to explain the risks of investing in the Fund to their clients and confirm that the Fund is suitable for them. The risks outlined in the Product Brochure and the Investor Agreement should be carefully considered before investing. Investments in the Fund are not suitable for all investors. EIS tax reliefs are subject to change, and investments may also rely on the company or investment opportunity meeting EIS qualifying criteria, which are not guaranteed. Investments will be made in small unquoted companies, which carry a higher risk than many other forms of investment. EIS investments are likely to be illiquid and difficult to realize. The value of shares and income from them may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and may not be repeated. Capital invested in the Fund is at risk, and investors may lose all their money.
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