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Serene secures £930k pre-seed led by Fuel Ventures to transform how financial services address customer vulnerability

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Serene
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Savannah Price
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£930k
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London, United Kingdom
Jan 28, 2025

Serene has successfully raised £930,000 in pre-seed funding to improve how financial services detect and support customers in vulnerable circumstances. The round was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from NatWest Group, Oxford Seed Fund, and a group of industry-specific angel investors with deep sector expertise.

Founded by Savannah Price, Serene is on a mission to create a future where vulnerability is universally recognised, understood and consistently supported across every product, journey and touchpoint - a Serene future for all.

Serene’s AI-powered platform is the world’s first Consumer Vulnerability Engine of its kind. By combining cutting-edge AI with behavioural insights, Serene enables businesses to detect distress early and deliver tailored support to their customers.

This not only reduces risk and fosters stronger relationships but also drives responsible growth by enhancing accessibility, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Businesses thrive when they deliver inclusive and impactful solutions, and Serene makes this possible.

The funding round also reinforces Serene’s strategic partnership with the NatWest Group.

At NatWest, we’re committed to anticipating and responding to customers’ changing needs. Platforms like Serene demonstrate how AI can enhance customer outcomes effectively and responsibly.
David Grunwald, Director at NatWest Group
This funding is a huge milestone for Serene. It will enable us to grow our team, enhance our technology and scale our platform to help even more organisations proactively support their customers. This investment positions us to unlock new opportunities to support organisations in addressing vulnerability more effectively. By enhancing our platform, leveraging insights from strategic partnerships and expanding our reach, we will continue to set a new standard for inclusive and proactive customer care. Thank you to our incredible investors, partners, and early adopters for believing in our mission. We're excited about what's ahead as we continue to redefine how vulnerability is managed and create a more customer-centric future for financial services and beyond.
Savannah Price, Founder & CEO
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