Financial Times:
Analysis: super PACs for and against AI regulation have raised $265M ahead of the midterms, with pro-AI groups significantly outraising pro-regulation groups  —  Silicon Valley rivals in spending blitz for control of Congress and state capitols  —  Alex Bores was on the way to his wedding …

Jeremy Kahn / Fortune:
London-based Dwelly, which aims to roll up independent UK real estate agencies and modernize their operations using AI, raised £32M in equity and £37M in debt  —  A startup founded by former Uber and Gett executives that is aiming to roll up independent real estate agencies across …

Nick Huber / Financial Times:
Several UK consultants have left large firms to start AI consultancy startups, as growth in the country's AI consulting sector outpaces the broader market  —  A number of consultants have left big firms to create their own software companies to automate common and repetitive work

Tom Matsuda / Sifted:
London-based digital bank Allica, which caters to over 30K SMBs across the UK, raised a $155M Series D from Ventura Capital and others at a $1.2B valuation  —  The funding comes from Ventura Capital, GLG, Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl  —  Allica Bank has become Europe's newest unicorn …

Financial Times:
A look at VW's robotaxi unit MOIA, which has 100 test vehicles across Germany, Norway, and the US, and plans to launch its robotaxis this year in LA with Uber  —  German carmaker plans to launch driverless taxis in the region next year, after Los Angeles launch with Uber