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Introducing cocreatd: venture studio investing in next generation marketing companies

cocreatd is a a new venture studio, designed to back big ideas in the marketing industry and bring them to life. Founded by Oliver Yonchev, a former business partner of Steven Bartlett – cocreatd is Yonchev’s first venture since exiting Flight Group, alongside co-founders James Lawson Baker, Paul Stevens, and Simon Whitaker.

DFDS decarbonises chilled distribution with Sunswap

Sunswap, a UK cleantech startup decarbonising cold chain logistics, has announced that transportation services business, DFDS, has ordered the first 10 of its zero-emission ‘Endurance’ transport refrigeration units (TRUs).

AXA – Global Healthcare launches Global Health Adapt for SMEs with global teams

AXA – Global Healthcare has announced the launch of its newest and most customisable product to date, Global Health Adapt, designed to meet the needs of SMEs with a globally based workforce. The product will be available for all new business from the beginning of January 2025.

SMEs not threatened by AI; anticipate major impact on growth

BGF, one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland, recently surveyed business leaders across its 400-company investment portfolio to assess the impact of AI on SMEs.

Cybersecurity experts say AI benefits criminals more than defenders

A staggering 89% of UK cybersecurity professionals believe that AI is more beneficial to cybercriminals than to defenders, according to the latest State of the Security Profession report from the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). With only 54% stating that AI will aid defenders more than attackers, this highlights a growing concern within the industry.

Venture Builder Incubator 5.0 launches

Scotland’s expanded Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) 5.0 has launched, supporting 34 entrepreneurs – 12 more than last year – from UK universities to grow and develop their businesses and skills.

Solivus delivers major UK solar installation at Farnborough Airport

Solivus, a UK provider of lightweight solar installations for commercial applications, has designed and delivered a £2 million solar installation to Farnborough Airport, taking it one step closer to its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

FINTECH Circle and Started announce new strategic partnership

FINTECH Circle, a global network encompassing over 260,000 business leaders, investors, and innovators, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Started PR, an agency for world-changing fintech brands and entrepreneurs, formerly part of SkyParlour.

B2B Stars hits milestone as platform boosts visibility for small businesses

B2B Stars, the platform for B2B search, ratings, and digital engagement, has attracted 80,000 visits in just two months since its launch, driving new digital visibility for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Designed to streamline how SMBs connect with prospects and suppliers, B2B Stars enables users to discover, evaluate, and engage with businesses seamlessly.

Solivus paired with Modulaire Group as part of Better Futures Net Zero Innovation Challenge

Lightweight solar company Solivus has announced it has been paired with modular services and infrastructure giant Modulaire Group as part of the Mayor of London’s Better Futures Net Zero Innovation Challenge.

UK’s tech supercluster to include world-first technology in pre-accelerator programme

SuperTech, the UK’s only Tech supercluster, welcomes world-first investment technology, AI Simulator, to play a pivotal role in supporting early-stage founders in the SuperTech Seeds programme. The platform provides crucial assistance to entrepreneur at the ‘idea stage’ as they work to develop their business models and navigate the complexities of the startup investment market.

86% of CFOs say financial strategy lacks adequate data

An overwhelming majority (86%) of CFOs and finance leaders feel that decisions about their organisation’s financial strategy are made without sufficient data or insight, according to a new survey by AccountsIQ, a provider of cloud-native accounting software for mid-sized businesses.

Growing with purpose: a founders workshop for business success

Founders and business leaders seeking sustainable growth are invited to join Growing with Purpose: A Founder’s Workshop for Business Success, taking place on Thursday 21st November 2024. The workshop, hosted at Bingham Riverhouse, is designed to help entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners break through structural barriers and master the art of cash flow, as well as learning how to build a business that balances profit and purpose.

One week on: what the Autumn Budget means for UK startups and SMEs

It has been a week since the Autumn Budget was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the dust has started to settle.

AI platform reaches milestone, supporting 100,000 entrepreneurs

Over 100,000 aspiring entrepreneurs have now taken their first steps toward building a business with the support of Venture Planner, an AI-driven platform designed to simplify the journey from idea to actionable business plan. In just 11 months, the platform has gained traction among users across 22 countries and 74 industries, offering practical, tailored business planning tools that help turn dreams into reality.

Connecting Africa’s Visionaries: Vuka Group’s Commitment to Transformative Green Projects

Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa’s inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic initiative aims to accelerate vital projects, promoting sustainability and prosperity across the continent.

Normative expands Nordic carbon accounting leadership with acquisition of Eivee

Normative, a company in enterprise carbon accounting across the Nordics, EU, and UK, has announced its acquisition of Eivee, a carbon accounting solution provider serving some of Denmark’s largest companies. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

London the leading global city for AI businesses to grow

New analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) data by London & Partners shows that more AI companies (75 companies) from London have expanded internationally than from any other city globally post-pandemic. The UK capital has also welcomed the second-highest number of AI companies (94 companies) in the world, after Dubai (112 companies).

The UK can build its own AWS – but its tech firms must back British cloud

Mahdi Yahya, CEO and Founder of Ori, a UK-based provider of GPUs for AI compute, argues that the UK has all the ingredients necessary to build its own sovereign cloud computing infrastructure – but it’s being held back by a lack of imagination from senior tech players. 

Zyxel Networks launches eco-friendly 10GbE switches for small businesses

Zyxel Networks, a company in delivering secure and cloud-powered networking solutions, is launching its new XGS1935 series of Lite-L3 smart managed switches to meet the growing connectivity and sustainability needs of small businesses.