{
  "id": 7721152,
  "title": "Quartz launches with £2.75M to build a personal banker for everyone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/quartz-launches-with-2-75m-to-build-a-personal-banker-for-everyone",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tech.eu",
    "slug": "tech-eu",
    "url": "https://tech.eu/2026/09/16/quartz-launches-with-ps275m-to-build-a-personal-banker-for-everyone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London-based fintech startup Quartz has secured £2.75 million in pre-seed funding to launch its innovative personal finance platform in the UK. The investment round, led by Daphni, saw participation from Outward VC, K Fund, as well as angel investors Philippe Gelis and Gilles BianRosa, all of whom have ties to the fintech industry. Quartz was founded in 2025 by André Silva, a former Revolut Head of Global Expansion, and Mateus Mesquita Alves, a former Investment Product Lead at N26.\n\nThe company aims to bridge the gap between high-cost traditional wealth management and generic financial products that offer limited personal guidance. Quartz is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Account Information Service Provider, enabling users to integrate various financial products, such as pensions, ISAs, savings, and investments, into a single app using proprietary connectors.\n\nAt the heart of Quartz's platform is an AI-driven assistant named Charlie, which leverages users' financial data and market trends to offer personalized insights and highlight relevant information for each individual's portfolio. By interacting with Charlie, users can ask questions about their finances and investments, gaining valuable guidance.\n\nAndré Silva, co-founder and CEO of Quartz, emphasized the importance of making financial knowledge accessible to a broader audience. He stated, \"Small differences in how your money works compound into enormous differences in how your life goes, and that shouldn't be reserved for a small niche of people. Compounding is the most powerful force in finance, and we've assembled a 10-person team across London, Barcelona, and Porto to bring millions of people on the right side of it.\"\n\nQuartz has been rigorously testing its platform since early 2026, and as of now, over £10 million in assets belonging to its members are being tracked through the app. Following the UK launch, the company is gradually onboarding users from its waitlist, both via a waitlist system and by invitation. Quartz's platform is accessible through the App Store and Google Play, with plans to expand access to new members in the near future.",
  "summary": "London-based fintech Quartz has raised £2.75million in pre-seed funding as it launches its personal finance platform in theUK. The round was led by Daphni, with participation from Outward VC and K Fun...",
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}