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The lead-up to Christmas is an important time of the year for businesses to boost their profits, with 4.7 million adults intending to spend more than usual on Christmas presents this year. In light of this, small business credit card company, Capital on Tap, has shared expert tips to help small businesses make the most of the lucrative festive period.

In the shadow of the tech giant WeWork’s bankruptcy and the unfolding legal battles facing Meta across numerous US states, the focus on unicorn companies has intensified.

Quantum Motion, a quantum computing scaleup from the UK, founded by Professor John Morton from University College London and Professor Simon Benjamin from the University of Oxford, has initiated a flagship academic collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.

Investment Futures 24, an event scheduled for 28th November in London, is poised to delve into the investment scene for 2024, focusing on innovation-driven startups, scaleups, and spin-outs.

GreyScout, a SaaS platform focused on online brand protection, has announced a seed investment of €3.5 million, elevating its total capital raised to €4.5 million.

Yourgene Health, a member of the Novacyt company collective, has initiated the first local non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) service in Morocco at the Centre de Biologie Riad (Laboriad), utilising the IONA test.

Calmer, an award-winning training organisation empowering entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business teams to prevent burnout and nurture good mental health, have been commissioned to identify how best to support London’s gig economy workers. After extensive research into the issues, they have launched a survey for gig workers to have their say up until 20th November, and following this will host a free webinar, open to gig workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of those in the gig economy.

Vanta, the trust management platform, has released its annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering global trends in security, compliance and the future of trust.

Vodafone Business has confirmed the renewal of its alliance with Steven Bartlett, extending the partnership for an additional year.

The Corporate Wellbeing Expo is delighted to announce that former World Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno, will be the Headline Keynote Speaker at the event. Bruno is set to take the stage at the ExCeL, London on March 13th at 3:30pm, where he will share his remarkable journey and discuss the impact of mental health on both his life and career.

SpinDrive, a Finnish company providing affordable active magnetic bearings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has secured a €3.8 million Series A funding round.

BPP Education Group announced a £5 million Series A investment in and partnership with the UK-based education technology firm, xUnlocked, the operator of Sustainability Unlocked.

British tech startup Dootrix has carved a niche for itself in the burgeoning cloud services sector, attracting some of the nation’s foremost brands with its bespoke cloud capabilities that are revolutionising their operational models. This has set the stage for robust growth and lucrative returns for its investors.

WeWork, the prominent shared office provider, faced a severe setback as it has been forced to file for bankruptcy in the US.

Kvanted Ventures, a new investment firm focusing on early-stage industrial technology startups in Northern Europe, has recently unveiled its inaugural fund of €70 million. The venture, established by Maria Wasastjerna, Eerik Paasikivi, and Axel Ahlström, distinguishes itself as the Nordic region’s first dedicated industrial technology investor.

Mentor Group has launched the Revenue Velocity Accelerator, a comprehensive solution designed for sustainable revenue growth within any organisation. This integrated offering merges the pinnacle of Mentor Group’s expertise in revenue advisory services, promoting a fundamental shift in process, instruments, and behaviour.

Mangopay, a bespoke payment infrastructure provider for platforms, has announced a partnership with Aria, a prominent entity in the deferred payment infrastructure space catering to B2B marketplaces and platforms.

London-based energy startup Voltaware has launched the new Voltaware Sensor exclusively in the UK, enabling Brits to save money on their energy bills this winter, by accurately tracking the costs of individual appliances in real-time.

Alibaba.com, one of the world’s largest B2B trading platforms, has launched its new research report, the ‘SME Export Barometer for Europe’, that aims to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their journey towards a successful B2B export strategy.

Chipper Cash, a financial services company serving over five million customers across Africa and the US, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to drive growth and financial inclusion across the African continent.