London Atheni Raises £350K To Improve AI Adoption Across Workplaces

The round includes backing from angel investors such as Alex Chesterman OBE and support from Innovate UK.

Founded by Mackenzie Howe and Louise Ballard Atheni was developed over two years of client work before raising external funding. During this period the company built a methodology focused on embedding AI guidance directly into everyday workflows rather than relying on traditional training sessions.

The funding will support the rollout of the Atheni Accelerator, a browser-based platform that provides employees with personalised, role-specific guidance for using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot in their daily work. It also helps organisations track and measure improvements in AI capability and adoption across teams.

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Despite the growing availability of AI tools, many organisations still struggle with effective adoption. Atheni aims to address this gap by helping employees move beyond basic usage and apply AI to improve decision-making, productivity and work quality.

The company has tested its approach across sectors including education, manufacturing, financial services, and private equity, reporting adoption rates of over 90% within 90 days of implementation.

Atheni is currently rolling out its platform with existing clients while preparing for its next phase of growth and future fundraising.

“Most AI startups are building better tools. At Atheni, we are building master craftspeople. Organisations can tell you how many people have access to AI, but not whether anyone is using it to think more clearly, challenge assumptions or do work they couldn’t do before. That is the gap. Atheni measures it and shows organisations how to close it, said Mackenzie Howe.

About Atheni

Founded in 2024, Atheni.ai is an AI adoption platform that acts as a “sidekick” or navigation layer for the AI-powered workplace. It helps users and organisations integrate tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini into daily workflows by orchestrating, personalising, and embedding AI across platforms to improve productivity and adoption.