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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Alex Lawson

UK tech startup raises £5m to prevent dangerous mould in social housing

Woman using Switchee thermostat
Switchee’s technology measures humidity and temperature with the aim of preventing mould and lowering heating bills. Photograph: Andy Griffin/Switchee

A British startup which uses technology to prevent renters from living in cold, damp homes has raised fresh funds to expand as landlords belatedly try to tackle outbreaks of mould in crumbling social housing.

Switchee has secured £5m, split equally between an existing investor, Axa IM Alts, and Octopus Ventures, part of the group which includes household gas and electricity supplier Octopus Energy.

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