Digital trade innovation boost

Digital Catapult has announced a £500,000 investment in Exabler, aiming to accelerate the adoption of advanced technology in cross-border trade and strengthen supply chain resilience.

The London-based startup, founded in 2015, has developed a deep tech platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to simplify complex trade processes. By analysing data from systems such as the Customs Declaration Service and global financial platforms, Exabler enables businesses to optimise operations in real time, improve compliance and respond faster to disruption.

Originally developed through collaboration with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK, the solution is now gaining traction across logistics, pharmaceuticals and financial services — sectors where regulatory complexity often creates inefficiencies.

The new funding, structured as a convertible loan note, will support Exabler’s international expansion, with interest already emerging from Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the United States. Pilot schemes are planned to validate integration into large-scale, security-sensitive operations.

As global trade faces mounting challenges — from tariffs to geopolitical uncertainty — this investment highlights the growing importance of data-driven tools in helping businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency and build more resilient supply chains.