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The US has the highest number of Fintech Unicorns

A TradingPlatforms.com analysis of global unicorn trends show that the US leads the number of Fintech Unicorns globally.

Chattermill announces Q1 results

Chattermill, a Unified Customer Intelligence startup revolutionising how consumer feedback, support, and conversation data is utilised, has announced record-breaking results for the first quarter ending March 2022.

Strategic partnership set to accelerate transition to EVs in workplace

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, is partnering with Diode, an electric vehicle (EV) suitability assessment software platform, to help break down the barriers to EV adoption and drive forward electrification in the workplace. The partnership has been spearheaded by Charlotte Enright, business development manager and sustainability lead at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance.

Opteran secures funding to create new standard for autonomous machines

Opteran, the natural intelligence company, has secured $12m in funding led by Join Capital, with additional funding from IQ Capital, Northern Gritstone, Seraphim, Episode 1 and Schauenburg Ventures.

Oslo Innovation Week 100 Pitches 2022

Oslo Innovation Week 100 Pitches powered by DNB is a platform connecting entrepreneurs and investors. If you have an investor-ready business solution to the UN sustainable development goals, you should join.

Small businesses frustrated as suppliers blame poor customer service on pandemic

A study of small business owners has revealed that poor customer service from suppliers is hampering their ability to focus on rising costs and inflation.

A new approach to reduce emissions and incentivise cycling

The innovative new platform will see employees receive free or heavily discounted bike lights to encourage cycling to work.

Winners of the European Digital Mindset Awards 2022

These awards recognise companies and organisations that have driven digital transformation and presented business models based on new technologies. The community of Madrid has also been recognised as an Innovative European Region 2022 for its innovation ecosystem and its commitment to accelerating emerging talent.

Greenspark launches their Customer Impact Wallet

Greenspark, a sustainable impact platform revolutionising the way businesses take environmental action, today launches its Customer Impact Wallet. This new and unique feature allows businesses to engage their customers in tangible climate action directly related to the purchases they make online. Through a personalised impact feed, customers can discover the story behind the projects their purchase has supported, see the environmental and social benefits, and gain deeper insight into what it means for the planet.

A greener future for SMES

Research from Aldermore has found that UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invested an average of £61,250 on their own sustainability during the last 12 months.

STACCS strikes licensing deal with Cherry Red Records

Swedish tech startup, Staccs, has agreed a licensing deal with Cherry Red Records – a London-based independent record label – for its streaming service for concert video and music documentaries

ICT SPRING 2022 – Beyond Frontiers

The Global Tech Conference comes back next 30 June and 1 July at LuxExpo the Box, in Kirchberg unveiling a new physical format.

MAD//Fest Preview: The House Of Innovation – The Festival Home For Coca-Cola, M&S And AB InBev

Want to discover what’s now, new and next in marketing and advertising technology? Then look no further than MAD//Fest London’s House of Innovation, which will be open from 5-7 July at The Old Truman Brewery.

Hear from the Hustle Awards esteemed panel of expert judges

The Hustle Awards anticipation is building as we edge closer to recognising the finest examples of innovation, creativity, and leadership.

Financial and business professionals to unite in fight against climate change at leading sustainability event

Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at the leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London.

President Zelensky beams to Dublin Tech Summit for the close of conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at Dublin Tech Summit this afternoon, ahead of the close of the two-day event. Appearing via 3D hologram, the President spoke directly to Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders, across six of Europe’s top tech conferences. He compelled the region’s most influential innovators to donate financial and technological resources to begin rebuilding Ukraine. Zelensky’s presence, albeit virtually, captured the attention of attendees and speakers alike, with many audience members visibly moved by his emotive words.

DES 2022 puts Malaga on the world map of technology events with 14,843 attendees

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has inaugurated the Tourism & Hospitality Forum at DES 2022. More than 336 exhibiting firms, 600 international experts, and 250 accredited media have gathered in the capital of Malaga to discuss the digital transformation of companies and administrations.

Hackers Without Borders and CrowdSec partner to serve civil society

The NGO Hackers Without Borders (HWB) has just signed a promising partnership with CrowdSec, the editor of an open-source cyber defence solution.

UK employee engagement falls to record low levels, Gallup report

The UK is home to one of the most dissatisfied workforces in Europe following a two percent fall in employee engagement levels over the last year, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace Report. Employee engagement among UK workers has declined steadily over the last decade.

Spirea raises £2.4m to develop antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment

Spirea Limited, a Cambridge company created to advance a new generation of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, has announced that it has secured funding of £2.4m with investments from high-profile UK and US investors. Spirea will use the funds to initiate its pipeline of superior and differentiated ADCs in the treatment of solid tumours where there is a high unmet need.