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Funding round · 16 Sep 2026

Expanse raises $5.3 million (£3.93m)

AI infrastructure firm Expanse raised $5.3m seed led by Crane Venture Partners.

Company: Expanse
Amount: $5.3 million (£3.93m)
Stage: Seed
Kind: Equity
Investors: Crane Venture Partners
Sector: AI
City: Edinburgh
Announced: 16 Sep 2026
Report: DIGIT

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