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Techspace and Capreon Partner on New Flagship Site in Clerkenwell

Techspace, a provider of flexible workspaces tailored for the tech industry, is launching a new location in Clerkenwell, London, following a major acquisition by Capreon. This new site will accommodate 900 desks and over 1,000 new members.

DeepL Expands Globally, Introducing Language AI to 165 New Markets

DeepL has unveiled the global launch of its business translation solution, DeepL Pro, expanding to 165 new markets across APAC, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Antarctic regions and territories.

Kagool awarded FY24 Microsoft UAE Partner of the Year for AI work with Federal Government

Kagool has been awarded the UAE 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for its Generative AI work with the UAE Federal Government.

STARTUP OLÉ TRIUMPHS IN ITS MOST SUMMERY EDITION, HELD IN MARBELLA

This edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of the Costa del Sol brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, some 250 speakers, more than 100 startups and more than 50 investors/corporates. It was supported by Ayuntamiento de Marbella and Junta de Andalucía.

Erin Platts appointed as Octopus Ventures CEO

Octopus Ventures has announced the appointment of Erin Platts as its new CEO. Erin will take on her new role in January 2025, following a distinguished 20-year career at the intersection of finance and the technology startup ecosystem.

Nyobolt EV Prototype Sets Benchmark for Ultra-Fast Charging and Efficiency

Nyobolt has advanced its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab to practical application with the debut of its first operational EV prototype.

A look at The Hustle Awards judging day 2024

The 16th May saw our prestigious group of judges come together for The Hustle Awards judging day 2024, sponsored by Anglia Unicorn. Taking place at MYO in London Victoria, the judges vast and diverse array of knowledge and expertise equated in a fantastic day.

8 in 10 British businesses recognise the strategic value of data governance

New research from Experian has revealed British businesses recognise the critical role effective data governance plays in today’s modern economy but cite inherent obstacles in putting these practices into action.

Wayve Launches PRISM-1 for Enhanced Autonomous Driving Simulation

Wayve, a startup pioneering Embodied AI for self-driving technologies, has introduced PRISM-1, an innovative 4D reconstruction model that enhances the testing and training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology.

GenAI: biggest security challenges and opportunities for British small businesses

The ALSO UK Cloud Summit 2024 hosted a panel of security industry experts this month to explore the latest trends, developments, and challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security for cloud resellers and British SMEs.

The Hustle Awards 2024: Early-Bird Sale Ends Soon

We are not far away now from the highly anticipated Hustle Awards 2024! On the 18th of July we will be at the Steel Yard in London celebrating the extraordinary efforts and achievements of those making a splash in the startup community!

Guest Dragons announced for Dragons’ Den 2025

Fitness expert Joe Wicks and beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall will join the 22nd series of Dragons’ Den as Guest Dragons, alongside Emma Grede, who is returning following her successful appearance in the previous series.

Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam

Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder Architecture.

Synthesia 2.0 – the work-oriented AI-enabled video communication platform

Synthesia has introduced Synthesia 2.0, the newest iteration of its work-oriented AI-enabled video communication platform for the future of work.

Startups Magazine announces key promotions

Startups Magazine is pleased to announce the promotion of two key team members, Rachel Boswell and Anna Wood, who will be taking on new roles within the organisation.

67% of marketers look to AI to increase video content

More than two-thirds (67%) of marketers are looking at Artificial Intelligence to help improve the way they manage video assets, as brands struggle to cope with the increasing volume of content to fuel multichannel campaigns.

Small business is split between Labour and the Tories

Of 800 respondents to a new 1st Formations survey, 51% said they thought that the Tories are better for business (over Labour).

Three-quarters of businesses looking to switch workspace

An independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found:

76% are actively considering changing their workspace or expect to do so in the next year.
59% feel that flexible or coworking spaces are the best fit for their business’ needs.
45% of businesses currently using flexible workspaces are unlikely to ever rent their own private office again.

31% of SMEs had to stop or pause business due to lack of financing

Nearly a third (31%) of UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have had to stop or pause an area of their business because of a lack of finance over the last couple of years.

10 Expert Steps Startups Can Take to Stop Apologising, Silence That Inner Critic and Find Confidence

This month, I am unapologetically celebrating the success of my debut book ‘STOP APOLOGISING – Silence Your Inner Critic, Find Your Confidence, Stop Saying Sorry’ as it continues to soar the global book charts… so, I would like to share with you my 10 expert steps startups can take to stop apologising, silence that inner critic and dind confidence…