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South Summit launches ‘Deep Dive’, the podcast to listen, learn and reflect with the leading voices of innovation and entrepreneurship

South Summit, the leading meeting of the global ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation, has premiered today the podcast ‘Deep Dive’, a series of conversations with international leaders and speakers participating in the different editions of South Summit to listen, learn and reflect on the trends and opportunities that condition the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem.  

Global mobility isn’t a workplace perk, it’s a critical enabler of growth

A new report from Localyze has revealed significant positive impact that enabling employee mobility across borders is having on business growth and productivity.

Hotel executives to explore the future of hospitality at TIS2023

The hotel sector is making steady progress, leaving behind a season of uncertainty marked by a turbulent economic situation. In 2023, the industry is committed to transformation and is supported by its good business prospects. According to a report by Statista and Booking, 65% of Spanish hoteliers foresee record revenues at the end of 2023.

At least 75% of PSPs and ISVs plan to implement Open Banking payments

Nuapay, EML Payments’ Open Banking and account-to-account (A2A) payments business, has announced further results of research into over 250 UK payment professionals’ views on the potential for Open Banking. Of the Payment Service Provider’s (PSPs) and Independent Software Vendor’s (ISVs) that were surveyed, more than 75% of PSPs and 80% of ISVs already enable their customers to accept Open Banking payments.

SEON more accessible than ever following AWS launch

Online fraud prevention expert, SEON, has announced the launch of its full suite of fraud prevention solutions to customers on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.

Despite unsettling headlines, young workers are embracing AI

Despite warnings that AI could lead to widespread redundancies, young tech workers across Europe believe that the recent advances in AI will supercharge the industry they work in, according to a survey of Gen Z workers across the continent.

Digital Catapult welcomes cohort onto accelerator spearheading AI adoption in Key Sectors

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, in collaboration with Innovate UK BridgeAI programme partners, has announced a cohort of nine innovative startups and SMEs participating in the first of five BridgeAI Acceleration programmes.

Factorial acquires YC-backed Fuell and expands into expenses management

Factorial, the all-in-one Human Resources (HR) platform for SMBs, announced today the successful acquisition of Fuell, an Expense Management startup. This transaction marks the unicorn’s first major acquisition and product expansion in support of its mission to transform the HR industry and empower employees everywhere.

Applause joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner

Applause, a player in testing and digital quality, has joined forces with Tech Barcelona, the independent and non-profit association –with more than 1,300 members– dedicated to establishing Barcelona as a leading technological and digital hub.

Qobra announces major funding round to accelerate development
Qobra announces major funding round to accelerate development

European variable pay management player Qobra has announced a new €10 million funding round. This follows an initial fundraising round of €5 million in March 2022 and the remarkable adoption of the solution by major companies.

The best UK areas to start a business

Cambridge is the best place to start a new business in the UK outside of London, according to an index created by tech startup DeliveryApp.

HiBob Surpasses 100 Tech Partners

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work is excited to announce a tremendous achievement in its journey of transformation and growth, with the recent addition of its 102nd tech partner.

Startup PR specialist Sam Pepper shakes up ‘old-school’ PR with launch of PR on a Tin

PR specialist Sam Pepper, who has advised hundreds of startups and scaleups over the past 25 years has launched PR on a Tin. The new business offers fellow startups and growing businesses a more agile and smarter way approach to their PR budget and creating the right campaigns for their brand.

Startups Magazine at Chatbot Summit 2023

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Chatbot Summit at the ExCeL London on the 12th October! Come by stand B.400 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and have a chat with the team.

Tune Insight secures $3.4M in funding round

Despite the ever-increasing data dependence for all critical business decisions and the never-ending need for data to feed machine learning, companies are prevented from collaborating on and valorising sensitive data because of cyber risks, fear of losing competitive edge and regulatory constraints.

CrowdStrike Launches Startup Accelerator with AWS

CrowdStrike has announced the launch of an equity free Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator for EMEA-based startups. Created to foster and fuel cybersecurity’s next market-defining disruptors, the new AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator cohort, will offer customised mentorship, technical expertise and partnership opportunities, as part of AWS Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program.

Kyero launches affiliate programme with currency exchange firm Lumon

Kyero, the UK-based international property portal, today announced the launch of a major new component to its business model as it unveiled a new affiliate programme.

Business confidence dips 5% in September

Business confidence has dropped 5% in September, showing a score of 36% meaning confidence has taken a dip and businesses are feeling less optimistic than in August, according to the latest Lloyds Bank’s Business Barometer survey.

KYC startup Togggle wins TechChill Milano Fifty Founders Battle and 10,000 EUR, no strings attached

Togggle, a KYC startup from the UK, has been crowned the winner of the Fifty Founders Battle at TechChill Milano, 2023. The Fifty Founders Battle received 316 applications from 39 countries, making it the most international pitch battle in TechChill history, with applicants from the USA and Canada to Indonesia and Ghana.

Skills Bootcamps can encourage upward social mobility, says employment charity

The employment charity, Generation UK, has released its first Social Impact report, which demonstrates how Skills Bootcamps can improve the job prospects and the lives of three million UK people who are out of work.