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Wavemaker UK and DBT help British SMEs make it ‘Big in America’

Wavemaker UK has collaborated with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), responsible for promoting UK trade across the world, on a five-part documentary series to be premiered and hosted on LinkedIn’s ‘Live Events’ platform.

The Home House Collection attains Positive Luxury certification

Home Grown, a London members’ club entirely designed for entrepreneurs, scaleup founders and their investors to socialise, connect, build ideas and relationships, has received a Butterfly Mark Positive Luxury accreditation.

Jobs growing again in UK small businesses

An improvement in jobs and sales growth across UK small businesses in June has been largely offset by increasing late payments and a slowdown in wages growth, according to the latest data from global small business platform Xero.

UK and Singapore agree collaboration pact on FinTech and Digital Currencies

UK and Singapore officials have agreed a pact for collaboration on FinTech and sustainable finance, emphasising the development of digital assets and currencies as well as sustainable finance, at a meeting in London.

London’s tech scene gets a reboot

The traditions of business networking are being redefined by TECH+TUNES — a new monthly hub of conversation, connection and soaring arias for London’s tech community. Behind the two unassuming doors of 213 Oxford Street, ambient mood lights, indulgent snacks and atmospheric live music offers an intimate alternative to conventional networking.

Carifit Announces the Appointment of Erin Hallock as Chairwoman

Carifit, the postnatal fitness, babywearing and tech company announces the appointment of Erin Hallock as Chairwoman of the Carifit Board of Directors effective immediately.

Joyned crowned ‘Most Successful Scaleup’ at Hustle Awards 2023

Israeli travel tech startup Joyned has been recognised for the company’s outstanding growth at this year’s Hustle Awards, where they were crowned as winners of the Most Successful Scaleup category.

Here East launch virtual twin to showcase campus

Here East, Delancey’s innovation campus in East London, has announced its virtual twin. Partnering with digital design specialists Squint Opera, Here East takes a pioneering step into the virtual world as one of the first to introduce this technology, paving the way for a new era of digital innovation.

Spreckley launches the Spreckley Startup Growth Hub

Independent B2B PR firm Spreckley has announced the launch of the Spreckley Startup Growth Hub, a comprehensive, tailored suite of marketing and PR services designed to support ambitious startup founders reach the next level of growth with powerful storytelling and lead-generating integrated marketing. The Spreckley Startup Growth Hub is poised to become the go-to partner for startups looking to gain a competitive edge.

Vantage Fit and Breath Hub partner to ignite a mindful revolution

Vantage Fit, an AI-empowered employee wellness platform from Vantage Circle, has announced a partnership with London-based wellness startup Breath Hub to create a mindful revolution.

SME Confidence knocked amid Rising Rates and Inflation

SME confidence has slumped in the second quarter as the effects of rising rates and a stalling economy is felt, according to The Federation of Small Business’s (FSB) Small Business Index.

BT Group to launch Electric Vehicle charging pilots

BT Group has announced that its startup and Digital incubation team, Etc., will, over the next two years, conduct technical and commercial pilots to convert or upgrade its street cabinets for electric vehicle charging units.

First AML and Actionstep Partner to Set Standard in AML Compliance

Global scaleup First AML, which streamlines the entire anti-money laundering (AML) onboarding and compliance process, has announced its partnership with Actionstep, the cloud-based legal practice management software for law firms, to provide law firms with an AML tool that can cater to complex requirements across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and globally.

Brighton Angel Investor Group Surpasses £1 Million Invested into Startups

South East Angels, an active and growing angel group based in Brighton, proudly announces that it has surpassed £1 million in investments into startups. Since being founded in November 2020 by Kristina Pereckaite, the group has been dedicated to “plugging the gap” in funding outside of London in the South East region.

Crypto app Veli launches in Europe

Blockchain is set to revolutionise our world, even more than the internet itself, according to financial experts. While the cryptocurrency market evolves and new investment platforms continue to emerge, lucrative crypto investments continue to only be accessible to large investors with access to wealth managers and behind-the-scenes know-how. With the launch of Veli.io app across Europe, this is going to change.

UK’s FinTech space ranks second worldwide

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its FinTech – UK Semi-Annual Funding Report – H1 2023. The report, which is based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK FinTech space.

80% of businesses claim AI is their biggest cyber threat

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity leaders claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider.

Sabre56 becomes one of the largest blockchain operators

Sabre56, the independent provider of mining operations services and respected digital asset mining consultant, announces the successful award of a five-year agreement with Bootstrap Energy to provide miner operations at the 300MW Saxet Energy Park.

‘Brain’ heralds new era of commerce enabled AI

Rezolve AI Limited, one of the UK’s AI innovators, has announced the introduction of its transformative AI platform, ‘Brain’. This remarkable development promises to catalyse a new era of eCommerce interaction and data analysis, further boosting the UK’s reputation in the global AI arena.

Business pioneers and tech leaders named on Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo programme

Over 50 high-profile entrepreneurs, CEOs, tech leaders and innovators have been announced as part of Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo keynote and seminar programmes.