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📰 News11 March 2026·2 min read·

Revolut backer Ribbit leads $17.5M Series A in AI merchant startup Outpost

Source: uktn

Outpost, a UK-based startup using AI to help merchants expand internationally, has raised $17.5 million (£13 million) in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, a known backer of Revolut. Founded by a former Revolut employee, Outpost targets the growing complexity of cross-border trade regulation, including post-Brexit rules and shifting US tariff policies. The funding will support the platform's expansion to serve more international retailers.

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