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Soul Padel secures seed investment and increases investor appeal

Soul Padel, an ambitious padel operator in the UK, has bolstered its attractiveness to investors by securing seed investment status. Located in North-West England and established by Mark Hewlett, a former executive in retail and healthcare, the company has gained preliminary approval for the HMRC Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS).

Revolut launches AI feature to break the scammers’ “spell”

Revolut has announced the launch of an advanced scam detection feature to help protect customers from card scams.

Signal AI Sharpens Reputation and Risk Capabilities with Acquisition of Social 360

Signal AI, a top-tier player in Reputation and Risk Intelligence, has acquired Social 360, a cutting-edge reputation intelligence firm with a global clientele in the USA, EMEA, and APAC.

CITE Research for Dassault Systèmes: AI and Cybersecurity Skills Boost Smaller Business Opportunities

Dassault Systèmes has unveiled trends that present significant opportunities for startups and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to surpass larger corporations constrained by traditional processes and existing organisational structures.

AI Delivers up to 35% Higher Revenue Success

Gong, a company in Revenue Intelligence, has unveiled new findings indicating that revenue teams significantly benefit from incorporating artificial intelligence into their processes.

New Robotics Automation Company Launches To Champion UK SMEs

In a significant development poised to transform the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, Autrix, an innovative company in robotic automation, has been established with the goal of democratising automation for SMEs throughout the UK.

Breaking barriers: gender lens investing reshaping financial landscapes

A report focused on advancing gender equality through impact investing and sustainable finance was released.

Nory and SumUp Team Up for Comprehensive Financial Insights in Hospitality

Nory, the AI-powered operating system designed for the hospitality sector, formed a partnership with SumUp, a provider of electronic point-of-sale (ePOS) systems offering both hardware and software solutions for processing customer payments.

SuperFi chosen for inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme

Cherish PR, a Wilful Group company, announces it has chosen to support social impact app, SuperFi with its inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme, an initiative to help young innovators scale their businesses through powerful communications.

UK SMEs more vulnerable to cyber attacks according to latest report 

JumpCloud’s Q1 2024 SME IT Trends report indicates that in 2024, UK SMEs could be more vulnerable to cyber attacks than SMEs in other countries.

Six most in-demand tech skills for 2024

The top six most in-demand skills in the technology industry for 2024 have been revealed.

Planet Saver: for people who want to secure their savings and support environmental and conservation projects

UK-based FinTech, Akoni Hub, embedded sustainability provider ekko, and Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) have announced the launch of their Planet Saver savings product. Savers will be able to apply for the product using Akoni Hub (part of the Stubben Edge Group).

OakNorth completes £2.5m loan to SES

OakNorth, the entrepreneurial-focused digital bank, has extended a £2.5m loan to SES, the premier provider of power distribution solutions in the entertainment sector, to facilitate the establishment of its employee ownership scheme.

UK-Ukraine TechExchange launches to aid startups in an effort to turn the tide of war and save lives

UK-Ukraine TechExchange represents the first non-profit startup support initiative of its unique nature, focusing on DefenceTech and AgriTech sectors.

The Hustle Awards: Rising Startup Award

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

European Pensions & Investments Summit 2024 is back!

We are thrilled to announce that the European Pensions & Investments Summit 2024 is back! Leading pension investors along with innovative asset managers from around the world, will convene from 27th to 29th May 2024 at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in Switzerland.

Elite Summit 2024: The Leading Private Wealth Management Forum

The highly-anticipated Elite Summit 2024, scheduled for 27th – 29th May 2024 at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in Switzerland, is an exclusive, invitation-only summit that will bring together leading family office investors and distinguished investment solution providers for profound discussions on cutting-edge strategies and industry best practices.

Revolut bank launches eSIM, to help avoid unexpected roaming charges

Revolut, a global financial app with more than 35 million customers worldwide, including over eight million in the UK, has become the first financial institution in the UK to introduce eSIMs and global data plans for its UK customers.

Indeed reveals job ghosting is rife: 86% of jobseekers no-show for interviews

According to recent findings from the global recruitment platform Indeed, 86% of UK jobseekers have unexpectedly failed to attend a job interview.

Kuberno launches American subsidiary to meet global demand

Kuberno, a global provider of legal entity management SaaS solutions for enterprises, has announced the establishment of its American subsidiary, Kuberno US.