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Volt Granted UK EMI licence from FCA

Volt, the international platform for real-time payments, has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

Positivity levels rise amongst SMEs, but supply chain challenges remain

UK SMEs are feeling increasingly confident about the future of their businesses, according to the ‘Alibaba.com B2B Sentiment Survey’ by Alibaba.com, a platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

How PropTech is transforming global real estate

Startups Magazine recently attended the London PropTech show which shined a light on the various developments happening within the realm of PropTech.

MARBELLA HOSTS THE MOST SUMMERY EDITION OF STARTUP OLÉ WITH GREAT INSTITUTIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Malaga will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024, with the collaboration of the Marbella Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucía, and will be held at the Andalucía Lab facilities.

South Summit comes to London with its ‘Scaleup Series’ to dive into investment and growth opportunities for scaleups in Europe

South Summit will hold the second edition of the ‘Scaleup Series’ in London. These gatherings, co-organised with IE University, brings key players such as unicorns, scaleups, and investment funds to different cities in Europe to explore business, investment, and economic growth opportunities for scaleups.

About:Energy selected for Innovate UK Battery Tech Programme in South Korea

About:Energy, an innovator in battery development software, has been selected by Innovate UK as one of 14 companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in South Korea, an initiative to accelerate business growth globally and drive innovation for battery technology.

Introducing Pi Labs’ latest Growth Programme cohort

Venture capital firm Pi Labs has unveiled the latest cohort of startups for its 2024 Growth Programme.

The Hustle Awards: Top Performing Team

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

Startup community seeks to streamline skilled worker entry process

The Finnish Startup Community, in collaboration with Neogames Finland, Technical Industries of Finland, Economists of Finland (Suomen Ekonomit), and the City of Helsinki, is advocating for reforms to streamline and enhance the process of labour migration.

Government entities meet with VC firms to discuss Innovation

The UK Government came together with multiple venture capital firms to discuss how they can work more effectively with the innovators who lead the development of new technologies that address challenges. These included those that are decarbonising the economy, adapting to climate change, and safely harnessing AI.

Sage Copilot: Boosting SMB & Accountant Efficiency with Gen AI

Sage, a provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has unveiled its new generative AI-powered productivity assistant, poised to transform accounting, finance, and people management processes, thereby enabling customers to make more informed business decisions.

Layoffs and AI fears push Gen Z towards self-made careers and side hustles

In the midst of ongoing job instability in 2024, new data from the UK indicates that a significant portion (69%) of individuals aged 16-26 are either contemplating or have already embarked on careers in freelancing, self-employment, and side hustles, as opposed to traditional full-time roles.

Cooper Parry spearheads collab to support early-stage founders and CEOs

Cooper Parry has launched VentureCEO – a business support programme, curated specifically for early-stage CEOs at no cost by the Tech & High Growth team at Cooper Parry and supported by industry partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mischon De Reya and Capsule Insurance among others. Part of the collaboration will be one of the UK’s most prolific investors in e-health startups, AlbionVC.

The startup nation: navigating challenges, fuelling innovation in tough times

Israeli startups continue to shine as beacons of innovation, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.

Boardwave and Mindstone partner to address AI skills and knowledge gap in software

Boardwave, a networking community tailored for UK and European software leaders, and Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), have announced a partnership aimed at expanding the reach of Mindstone’s AI Meetup Community to include all Boardwave members and their employees.

Could a Fintech Spring be on the horizon?

In the first six weeks of 2024, Thredd, a modern payments processor serving clients globally, has seen an atypical early-year uptick in debit and prepaid payment transactions.

AI solutions are driving the growth of the FemTech sector

Rapid innovation in the FemTech space is attracting significant investor attention, says Marion Jeng, Associate at DAI Magister

Half of organisations faced cyberattacks blocking data access

Nearly half (45%) of UAE organisations experienced a cyberattack or data access incident last year, as revealed by the 2023 Dell Technologies Global Data Protection Index, which surveyed 1,000 IT and 500 IT security decision-makers.

LawtechUK announces next in GenerativeAI Series: Roadmap to 2030

LawtechUK, the initiative backed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), is hosting an open session, “GenerativeAI: Roadmap to 2030,” scheduled for 4th March from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Fintech startup okoora saves businesses over $3 billion in forex transactions

Fintech startup okoora has facilitated cumulative savings exceeding $3 billion for its clients through international foreign exchange transactions to date.