Noggin HQ

Noggin HQ, a Newcastle‑based fintech startup, has secured £2.3 million in a seed funding round led by Blackfinch Ventures to scale its alternative credit scoring platform.

Summary of transaction details:

• Value: £2.3 million
• Sector: Fintech
• Advisor: Not disclosed
• Key Entities: Noggin HQ (target), Blackfinch Ventures (lead investor), Oxford Capital, Bethnal Green Ventures (participants)
• Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom

Note: The investment will enable Noggin HQ to expand its cashflow‑based credit data offering to UK lenders, addressing gaps in traditional credit referencing and supporting financial inclusion.