In a significant move addressing the growing demand for transparent artificial intelligence solutions, Symvan Capital today announced its latest SEIS portfolio investment in Tikos, a pioneering UK-based technology company specialising in AI trust and compliance solutions.

The investment comes at a crucial time, as recent studies show 57% of UK businesses remain hesitant to adopt AI, primarily due to transparency concerns. Tikos' innovative platform directly addresses these challenges by addressing the 'black-box' problem in AI applications, making artificial intelligence systems more transparent and trustworthy for users, compliance teams, and regulators.

The timing of this investment is particularly strategic, as the UK government prepares to introduce new AI regulation legislation in 2025. Tikos' proprietary reasoning engine, combined with its efficient 'expert-in-the-loop' system design, positions the company at the forefront of compliance-ready AI solutions.

"We're excited to support Mike and Don in making AI systems trustworthy and compliant, addressing one of the most urgent challenges in AI. With over a decade of proprietary research, their ability to retrofit explainability and auditability into existing models is game-changing for regulated industries and high-stakes AI applications." — Michael Theodosiou, Investment Manager.

This investment aligns with broader industry trends, as research from Ataccama reveals that while 42% of organisations prioritise regulatory compliance, only 26% effectively focus on it within their data teams. Tikos' solution bridges this critical gap, offering a scalable approach to AI transparency and compliance.

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Contact: Jessica Baker - jb@symvancapital.com
For more information about Tikos and their innovative AI trust platform, visit https://tikos.tech/.
Symvan Capital is a UK-based investment firm specialising in funding dynamic technology start-ups and scale-ups. Through their rigorous due diligence, they identify high-growth potential investment opportunities, focusing on entrepreneurs who solve real-world problems. The firm's lifecycle investment approach supports companies from early-stage funding through to successful exits. For more information, visit https://www.symvancapital.com.