Granola, a London-based AI-powered meeting notepad, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Spark Capital. The application has gained popularity among venture capitalists for its ability to enhance note-taking and facilitate better engagement during meetings. Granola's founders, Chris Pedregal and Sam Stephenson, emphasized the importance of human-centered AI in their product, which aims to assist users in thinking more effectively rather than relying on automated solutions. The funding will be utilized to accelerate product development and expand the team. This investment is part of a broader trend, as startups focused on AI and shopping have collectively raised hundreds of millions in funding, indicating a strong interest in tools that improve human-computer interaction.