Fuel Ventures, a leading UK venture capital fund, has co-led a £300,000 funding round in PlanningHub, a cutting-edge PropTech platform using AI to transform access to planning information for property development.
Designed to eliminate the inefficiencies of the UK’s complex planning system, PlanningHub provides instant, data-driven insights to developers, investors, and local authorities, helping to streamline decision-making and reduce planning risk.
As the first scalable AI solution of its kind, PlanningHub replaces time-consuming manual research with an automated, accurate, and efficient approach to planning data. The investment will enable the company to accelerate its mission to modernise the planning system, a move that could save the UK economy an estimated £1.2 billion annually and play a significant role in tackling the housing crisis.
Founded by graduates of the Antler accelerator programme, PlanningHub has rapidly gained recognition in the PropTech sector. The company has secured two prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) grants, including the highly competitive Smart Grant, awarded to top innovators across industries, and the Bridge AI Grant, which supports the adoption of artificial intelligence in key sectors. In 2024, PlanningHub was also selected from 150 applicants to join the Geovation PropTech accelerator, further cementing its position as a leader in the UK’s rapidly expanding PlanTechindustry.
Leading the company is CEO Ewa Moskwiak, who brings over 18 years of experience in planning and architecture, while CTO Professor Dr. Harald Braun, an expert in artificial intelligence, has a track record of founding seven successful tech startups. Together, they are spearheading PlanningHub’s mission to modernise and digitise the planning sector, making essential information more accessible, accurate, and actionable.
Commenting on the investment, Moskwiak stated: “This funding will allow us to further transform access to planning information, making the process faster, more accurate, and more efficient while expanding our impact across the public and private sectors. By enabling better decision-making and driving meaningful progress, we are bringing much-needed innovation to the planning industry and remain committed to empowering under-resourced public sector bodies, developers, property investors, and real estate professionals.”
Mark Pearson, Founder of Fuel Ventures, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, adding: “PlanningHub brings a fresh perspective to the challenges of the planning system, offering automation tools that streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies. Their focus on resolving issues like planning delays and development uncertainties is driving meaningful progress. We’re delighted to back their vision and are eager to see the benefits they will bring to local authorities and developers alike.”
With this latest investment, PlanningHub is set to revolutionise how planning data is accessed and utilised, driving greater efficiency, reducing uncertainty in property development, and helping unlock much-needed housing and infrastructure projects across the UK.
