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Kameo builds stronger foundations with Incore Invest backing

Kameo, an investment platform enabling direct investments in loans for property projects across Scandinavia, announced a significant investment of £1.1 million from Incore Invest as part of a larger share issuance totalling £2.26 million.

Simply Business announces three-year partnership with The Prince’s Trust

Simply Business, a provider of small business insurance in the UK, has unveiled a three-year charitable collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, a charity dedicated to assisting young people facing challenges by nurturing their confidence and skills for life, education, and employment.

CWIEME Berlin introduces new startup zone

The CWIEME Berlin event, a gathering in the global coil winding and electrical manufacturing sector, has announced the introduction of a dedicated zone for startups in its 2024 edition.

Lightyear launches advanced web app for businesses in neobroker sector

Lightyear announced the full launch of its web application, incorporating new stock screeners for businesses, a feature that had been eagerly anticipated on the platform.

Tech Summit Europe 2024: Transforming Tomorrow

The much-anticipated annual Tech Summit Europe is set to captivate industry enthusiasts on April 18, 2024, from 08:00 to 17:00 at the prestigious Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre in Amsterdam.

READY, SET, GO: THE E-COMMERCE BERLIN EXPO 2024 IS JUST DAYS AWAY!

Set in the heart of Berlin, the E-commerce Berlin Expo has become a key event in the e-commerce calendar, known for bringing together some of the brightest minds and most innovative ideas in the industry. In 2024, with an expanded venue and a lineup that’s more impressive than ever, this is the place to be for anyone serious about e-commerce. Discover the numbers that will play a key role in the upcoming edition.

UK tech firms kick off commercial negotiations at SEMICON Korea

Seven British tech companies had 51 introductory meetings with South Korean corporations during SEMICON Korea in Seoul last week, as part of the Government-backed UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

Mapped: The happiest cities to live as an entrepreneur in the UK

Location can play a huge part in the overall success of a business. From foot traffic and talent, to commute time and costs, there’s lots to consider when deciding where to set up shop. But, where in the UK is the happiest place to live as a business owner?

DigitalOcean unveils enhanced data backups to strengthen business continuity

DigitalOcean Holdings, the developer cloud optimised for startups and growing digital businesses, has announced the next evolution of DigitalOcean Backups, an offering that protects users from data disruptions and supports business continuity through enhanced daily, system-level backups of DigitalOcean Droplets.

Notion Capital: Cloud Challenges 2024 Report & Cloud Challengers 100

The majority of top Cloud startup founders are already seeing improved appetite from VCs to allocate capital in 2024, according to Notion Capital research, despite a sharp fall in overall European business software investment last year.

American AI Vanguard Arrives in Europe: WMF – We Make Future and Prophets of AI Announce Partnership for High-Quality Dissemination of Artificial Intelligence

A multitude of experts are poised to impart fresh insights, expertise, and perspectives on the profound implications of AI across diverse sectors in Italy. This enlightening discourse extends beyond Italy’s borders, encompassing Spain, Bulgaria, and Turkey in a select quadrilateral of knowledge. This collaborative endeavour is facilitated by the synergy between Search On Media Group, the innovative engine driving WMF – We Make Future, and Prophets of AI, a preeminent authority in AI research and the advocacy of expert speakers.

Deazy acquisition of Geektastic Slashes Developer Hiring Time by 82%

The Bristol-based tech startup Deazy has furthered its growth and expansion through the acquisition of Geektastic, a company known for its customisable, peer-reviewed technical assessments that offer profound technical insights. This allows organisations to swiftly pinpoint the finest developers.

Kuva Space appoints Jerry Welsh to spearhead US expansion

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space has announced its expansion to the United States, establishing Kuva Space US in Fairfax, Virginia.

22 Startups selected for AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator

CrowdStrike has unveiled the 22 startups chosen for the first Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, targeting firms from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Brite Payments Joins The Payments Association as Instant Payments Gain Traction Across Europe

Brite Payments, a player in instant bank payments, has announced that it has joined The Payments Association EU as a Patron Member. The membership underlines Brite’s commitment to industry collaboration as it expands its product offering across Europe.

Employers do not have AI protocols for internal communicators

Despite the rapid uptake of AI across various sectors, Gallagher’s 2023/24 State of the Sector report reveals that 71% of organisations lack clear guidelines for their internal communicators on the appropriate times, locations, or methods for utilising this technology.

ELRIG UK Announces Steve Bates and Dr Anderson Ryan as Keynote Speakers

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK has unveiled its keynote speakers for the forthcoming Research and Innovation conference, scheduled to be held at the University of Manchester on the 20th–21st March.

Half of UK businesses expect 2024 to be easier than 2023

According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.

Workspace Design Show reveals a raft of thought – provoking features for 2024 UK edition

This year’s edition of theWorkspace Design Show(27-28 February 2024, Business Design Centre,London),presents an impressive array of features. These bring together some of the industry’sleading designers, architects and built environment partners and range from an immersive foreststage to an interactive lighting installation. Altogether,2024’s features represent an incrediblespectacle for attendees of the Show, which has become a must-visit event for office interiorsprofessionals since its inception in 2021.

Automation and AI top tech priorities for UK SMEs in 2024

Automation, AI, and e-commerce have emerged as the leading technological priorities for the UK’s 1.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, with a projected investment of £60.3 billion in new technology, as per a recent report by Beaming, a business internet service provider.