Microsoft Invests B in UK AI Sector, Backs Mantic Startup

Microsoft Invests $30B in UK AI Sector, Backs Mantic Startup

Microsoft invests $30B in UK AI, backs London-based Mantic startup. Key details on funding and tech leadership.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Microsoft has made a landmark $30 billion investment in the UK’s artificial intelligence industry, marking its largest commitment outside the United States. The move highlights the tech giant’s growing focus on supporting innovation in the region.

The investment includes backing for ManticAI, a London-based company that claims to have developed an AI system capable of forecasting global events. The firm has secured funding from several investors, including M12, Microsoft’s venture capital arm, and Balderton, an early backer of Revolut.

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Microsoft emphasized its role in advancing AI education and workforce development in the UK, stating it has trained over one million individuals in AI skills. The company also highlighted its research initiatives in Cambridge and London, which aim to reinforce the UK’s position as a leader in technology and ethical innovation.

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