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Business leader and technologist David Parker joins Amadeus as Venture Partner

Amadeus Capital Partners, the global technology investor, is delighted to welcome Dr. David Parker as a part time Venture Partner to its early stage, deep tech investing team. David has a longstanding relationship with Amadeus, having collaborated on projects for over twenty years. He will support the team in identifying and assessing promising investment opportunities and advise portfolio companies as they scale and commercialise.

New programme to tackle finance skills gap

Business Debtline has launched a new programme, supported by Aviva, to address the financial skills and confidence gap faced by many small business owners.

DES: tech gurus warn companies that don’t use AI by 2025 will go unnoticed

The first day of the world technology summit brought together experts from the UN, Meta, IBM, and T-Systems, who addressed the challenges of the generative learning tool in the corporate world and in society

2.4m SMEs reluctant to adopt AI

2.4 million businesses leaders could be left behind by the advances in AI, posing a huge economic risk to the UK, recent findings have revealed.

Avoid common pitfalls before implementing IoT systems

The Internet of Things (IoT) is predicted to increase in market size from $714.48 billion in 2024 to $4,062.34 billion by 2032.

Day one at DES 2024: embracing the power of AI and exponential intelligence

On the first day of the Digital Enterprise Show (DES) in Malaga, Spain, the theme of ‘Exponential Intelligence’ was the focal point, driving discussions, presentations, and networking sessions.

UK market entry programme to be unveiled at London Tech Week

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) – the region’s official investment promotion agency – is set to launch its UK market entry programme in front of an international audience at this year’s London Tech Week, taking place from 10th-14th June.

Three reasons London leads in global tech talent

London Tech Week 2024 is buzzing with energy, according to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

Monta continues 2024 ambitious growth with new CTO

EV charging platform, Monta, has appointed Jesper Terkelsen as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

SME owners reveal voting preferences in general election

As the parties lay out their manifestos this week, insight from Simply Business have revealed that the Labour Party is currently perceived as the most supportive of small business interests.

Training social entrepreneurs across Europe in AI skills

MinnaLearn, a Finnish learning company, launches a programme to train social entrepreneurs across Europe in AI skills.

The 22nd everywoman Entrepreneur Awards Nominations Deadline Extended

The nominations deadline for the 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, have been extended. Female entrepreneurs have until midnight on 17th June 2024 to submit their entries to the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business.

Biotech firm secures multi-million investment for sustainable aroma technology

EvodiaBio has raised an investment of €7 million from both foreign and Danish investment funds, including EIFO and The March Group. The new capital will be used for both commercialisation and expansion.

Employment Hero unveils SME Manifesto ahead of General Election

As the UK braces itself for a General Election, SMEs contemplate the potential implications of a new Government on their operations.

Alibaba.com Officially Launches Alibaba Guaranteed

Alibaba.com has announced the official launch of Alibaba Guaranteed. This new service aims to simplify global sourcing and provide a more flexible and reliable supply chain for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the US and beyond.

Top 10 European Startup and VC Technology Events

With London Tech Week next week, for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve, attending top-notch startup and VC technology events is crucial. If you are looking to expand into international markets or find out more about European startups, here are the top 10 events you won’t want to miss this year.

AG opens applications for scaleup business accelerator programme

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has opened applications for its business accelerator programme, AG Elevate, providing tech companies with the opportunity to secure a package of tailored legal advice to help them grow at scale.

UK Workplace AI Usage Surges by 66%

AI usage in UK workplaces is up 66% since September 2023, and 18% since the beginning of this year, according to Slack’s new Workforce Index.

Four in five UK SMEs plan to increase overseas spending

Four in five UK small businesses are looking to increase their international payments in the year ahead, but looking beyond domestic trade may heighten their risk of being debanked, according to a new report by cross-border payment provider IFX Payments.  

The new era of entertainment: from AI-created hits to e-sports fever

The entertainment industry, with music as the main segment, is undergoing a revolution with the arrival of generative artificial intelligence. According to the consultancy Globmedia, which analyses the link between AI and music, 8% of the generative AI market in 2023 is related to applications of the machine learning tool in the music sector, which represents a turnover of 275 million euros. Furthermore, according to the same source, by 2028, AI-created pieces are expected to increase tenfold, potentially reaching 28% of today’s royalty collections.