# Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering; plus, Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 22 May 2026, 6:07.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV6850942999.mp3

Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone. Also, beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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