Despite broader economic uncertainty, Hillside Enterprises—a Dubai-based venture capital firm—has reported strong performance across its UK-focused technology portfolio. The firm announced milestone achievements by three of its leading investments: easyMoney, TurinTech and PassEntry, each making strides in fintech, AI and digital infrastructure.
Fintech platform easyMoney has now passed £500 million in property-backed loans, up from £400 million just eight months ago. The platform has also returned over £50 million in interest to investors while maintaining a zero-default record. Its cautious lending model, focused on secured bridge and development loans to UK property professionals, has been credited with weathering market volatility and supporting property sector growth.
Meanwhile, AI infrastructure startup TurinTech has secured $20 million in funding to advance Artemis, a code optimisation platform powered by evolutionary AI. This includes a previously unannounced $15 million Series A led by Oxford Capital, with participation from Circle Rock and IQ Capital. Artemis uses multi-agent systems and genetic algorithms to refine AI-generated code, reducing operational costs and technical debt. Already adopted by blue-chip firms and Tier 1 banks, Artemis positions TurinTech at the forefront of scalable, efficient AI deployment.
PassEntry, a startup in digital wallet infrastructure, raised £5.2 million in Series A funding to support international expansion into North America and Asia-Pacific. Backed by Acurio Ventures and Bonsai Partners, the company aims to triple its user base and integrate more deeply with point-of-sale systems and live event platforms.
“These are not isolated wins, they reflect the strength and resilience of the businesses we back,” said Timothy Manna, founder of Hillside Enterprises. “We will continue to support founders building mission-driven, defensible and high-velocity companies in sectors that are reshaping the global economy.” Looking ahead, easyMoney is targeting £1 billion in total lending, reinforcing its role in UK property finance. TurinTech plans to expand its engineering team and scale Artemis commercially, while PassEntry will roll out in five new markets and deepen its retail and event partnerships.
Hillside’s strategic focus on transformative technologies—across fintech, AI, SaaS and infrastructure—demonstrates a commitment to sustainable innovation. Its portfolio offers a clear example of how targeted investment and technical excellence can generate resilient, high-growth businesses and reinforce the UK’s global leadership in emerging technology sectors.
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