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New Hub for Creatives, Talenthouse Media Foundry

Talenthouse Media Foundry, a revolutionary new platform that empowers game creatives to thrive independently, launches today. Media Foundry enables developers to explore partnership opportunities and resources, connect with other creatives, and crucially access direct, exciting opportunities for revenue beyond games – all while retaining creative control of their IP. A much-needed resource in an industry in constant, exhilarating growth.

Half of UK employees believe the right to work flexibly should be enshrined in law

As the UK Government’s consultation to reform flexible working regulations comes to an end on 1 December 2021, new research from Soffos.ai reveals that half of UK workers are keen for flexible working practices to be stipulated by law.

Global experts to address Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit

Global thought-leaders Wade Davis, Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Product at Netflix and Gayemarie Brown, Forbes Top Female Futurist are set to join leading Scottish businesses at Scotland’s third annual CAN DO Innovation Summit early next year.

AI in the healthcare sector

In a Series A financing round, the Berlin-based health tech company Lindera has secured an investment of €6m.

Antler launches Web3 investment drive

Antler, the early-stage venture capital investor with 350 portfolio companies across 17 cities across the world, has put out a call to founders and teams interested in building in Web3 to join its global cohorts.

Nearly 1in 4 side hustles launched during the pandemic

Caunce O’Hara, the specialist insurance broker for freelancers and small businesses, have released the results of their survey on the growth of ‘side hustles’, referring to someone who has a second source of income in addition to their regular full-time job.

UK and US drive global growth in healthtech sector

The UK and US are driving forward the rapid growth of the global healthtech sector, with latest data from London & Partners and Dealroom.co showing a record $51.3bn has been pumped into global healthtech startups already this year, up 280% on 2016 levels.

Can we mentally handle another lockdown?

The new Omicron variant has sent governments scrambling. Despite ministers’ protestations to the contrary, Christmas restrictions in the UK would not come as a surprise.

Workspace Design Show: the much-needed industry event that united commercial interiors

Over 2,500 people were welcomed through the doors of Islington’s Business Design Centre at the inaugural Workspace Design Show to see the wealth of new products and leading-edge discussions. The event united industry colleagues with each other after a pandemic-induced hiatus of over eighteen months with an overall theme of ‘Redesigning tomorrow’s commercial interiors together’.

Money Tips: Put money to work and impact climate change

Looking back at COP26 Clim8, a new climate impact investing app, has shared comments and tips on how consumers can invest their savings and positively impact climate change.

Investment aims to improve retailers’ decision-making and sales

AI Startup Incubator’s portfolio grows with AssetFloow and their new sensorless AI software that enables retailers to understand customers’ behavior and movement in the store. AssetFloow’s solution provides analysis, prediction, and workflow improvement, making current retailers’ decision-making more efficient. Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, AssetFloow currently operates in Europe, plans to enter the Czech market, and expands its technology overseas.

Clim8 strengthens executive team in climate impact investing

Clim8, the climate impact investment app, announced significant C-level appointments across technology, marketing and operations to drive rapid growth and product innovation.

Hypi secures £150,000 pre-seed funding

Hypi the no-code London startup platform that lets anyone design and launch their apps without coding have secured £150,000 from SFC Capital

troy closes expansion deal with Transaction Capital, receiving further funding

Debt collection startup, troy, has won Transaction Capital as an investor and strategic partner in a funding round in which existing investors convert their loans and increase their commitment with additional funds.

Brits plan to shop more independently this Christmas

In November 2021, 28% of businesses were reporting a decrease in turnover compared with normal expectations for this time of year as the negative impacts of COVID-19 on trade remain. However, as another festive period is upon us, Christmas shopping presents an unrivalled opportunity for shoppers to support their local independent businesses.

The Darwazah Startup Accelerate 2021 Demo Day- Cycle 8

Think global build local: Cedar’s Chemicals & Nutri 3 won $20,000

What can SME Property Developers do to gain an edge in the market?

The proportion of new-build homes in the UK that are developed by small housebuilders has been shrinking for over three decades. In 1988, SME developers were responsible for 40% of newly built homes, but by 2019 that number had shrunk to just 12%.

Entrepreneurs make waves at University of Plymouth marine startup weekend

Plymouth Startup Weekend Marine Edition took place between 12th-14th November. The event was led by the University of Plymouth and supported by the local business community as part of the iMayflower project.

lool ventures expands partnership and announces close of its $100m seed fund

lool III will double down on value creation with former Skype Business Development Head Tony Saigh’s promotion to Partner

Young Brits value financial stability over finding love or managing social lives

More than one in four use social media to learn about personal finance, as younger generations hunger for financial control