Akili Ai Holdings secures £126k for African financial AI expansion

Accelerating the use of artificial intelligence within the finance and business sectors across Africa is the primary focus of Akili Ai Holdings Limited. Based in Ickleton, the company provides a range of services including opportunity analysis, landscape mapping, policy development, AI audits, and the delivery of turnkey AI solutions.

The business recently raised an estimated £126.5k in new funding. This investment values the firm at a post-money figure of approximately £527.8k.

Founded in May 2025, the entity reported having four employees in its accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025. While its LinkedIn profile currently lists zero staff members, the company maintains a digital presence via its website at akili-ai.dev and operates under the software development industry classification on the platform.

Documentation for the round was filed in July, which is the same month Gilbert Shikoli Makatiani was appointed as a director.