LovOn raises $850K for AI relationship coach for couples

LovOn, a US-based AI-powered bonding platform for couples, raised $850,000 in pre-seed funding to launch the most human-like AI coach designed to help couples navigate their relationship challenges, from intimacy to domestic conflicts.

The rise of the influen-ceo: UK business leaders see themselves as influencers

CEOs are taking over our social feeds, with one in three (30%) building up such a following that they now see themselves as influencers. That’s according to new research from BT, which finds execs now see their social media presence as critical to their business strategy.

Virgin StartUp reboots fully-funded accelerator

Virgin StartUp, the not-for-profit incubator for UK business founders, has opened applications for its fully-funded business accelerator, Empower 100, which is exclusively aimed at under-represented business owners based in Greater London.

Why data privacy is a fundamental human right

In an age where every click, swipe, and search can be tracked, stored and analysed, data privacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. From social media profiles to medical records and financial transactions, personal information is constantly collected and processed, often without understanding or consent.

EASI Final showcased groundbreaking innovations

The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs hosted the Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation (EASI) Final at The Skyline Rooms in London on 27th May.

King’s Trust mentor’s top 20 tips for startups

Jamie Boyd is a former professional rugby player who suffered a career-ending knee injury aged 24. He took a £3,000 loan from The Prince’s Trust (now known as The King’s Trust) to lease a van and put in 70-hour weeks to build a nationwide same-day courier operation, Today Team, from scratch.

The Christmas PR trap: why startups often miss out, and how to get in early

Every Q4, Christmas gift guides fill magazines, newspapers, and online publications. And every year, thousands of startups are caught off guard, trying too late to get their products featured.

Beyond the boardroom: why startup founders should champion young entrepreneurs

Every year, The Apprentice finale sparks lively conversations about the merits of the candidates, including what it means to be a successful entrepreneur. The boardroom drama, the sharp suits, the elevator pitches – it’s designed for TV, but it also reflects how many still view business: competitive, high-stakes, and full of ebullient characters.

How building trust can help leaders mitigate workplace stress

In today’s fast-paced and often high-pressure work environment, stress has become part of working life. So, what can leaders do to mitigate its impact on their teams? One very effective yet often overlooked way to reduce workplace stress is by building trust.

What NIH budget cuts mean for UK medtech startups exploring US clinical trials

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long been a pillar of global medical research and the lead agency of the United States government for biomedical and public health research. The NIH has been instrumental in advancing medical knowledge and improving health outcomes through its extensive support of clinical trials.

GE share price trends and future outlook

GE Aerospace has completed its transformation from a sprawling conglomerate into a focused aviation company. The ge stock now represents a streamlined business centred exclusively on aircraft engines and propulsion systems.

Inven raises $12.75M to build AI backbone of private market deal sourcing

Inven, a Finnish technology company building an AI-native deal sourcing platform to uncover the full global private market, has announced the closing of a $12.75 million (€11.2 million) series A round.

Perceptra’s real-time molecular sensor wins PhotonDelta’s €50K photonics engineering contest

Photonic chip industry accelerator PhotonDelta has announced the winner of its global engineering contest. Perceptra was judged to be the submission with the best new application of photonic chips designed to tackle global challenges.

Closing the leadership gender gap could take 18 years

Women occupy less than two-fifths of executive leadership positions in the UK’s FTSE100 companies, with new data warning it will take 18 years to close the gender gap.

Connecting Ideas, Capital, and Care: Inside MedTech World’s 2025 Innovation Tour

In 2025, MedTech World continues its global journey of connecting innovators, investors, and healthcare leaders. Following successful gatherings in Dubai and Houston earlier this year, it heads to the Bay Area, then on to Hong Kong, before culminating in the flagship summit in Malta, each event crafted to advance innovation in medical technology and healthcare.

5 crucial mistakes common in corporate strategy development

The business world is incredibly volatile, and a company can fail without an expertly executed strategy. Around 90% of startups fail because they run out of capital, don’t define the market need well enough, get outcompeted, or suffer through flawed strategies related to modelling, regulatory challenges, and pricing/cost issues. Without proper strategic planning, a business stands on the edge between success and failure.

Comgy: why real estate needs real-time energy data

Comgy is a Berlin-based tech startup, founded in 2017, that is helping decarbonise the building sector by providing real-time energy consumption data to real estate firms.

Building Atlas: using AI to accelerate energy-efficient retrofits

Nick Taylor is the Co-Founder and CEO of Building Atlas, a platform on a mission to improve the rate and cost of building retrofits by using data and AI.

5 startups you can’t miss at London Tech Week 2025

From AI-powered platforms to climate-tech game changers, these startups are shaping the future – and taking centre stage at this year’s London Tech Week.

The UK’s most entrepreneurial cities: Scottish, northern, and midlands cities dominate

Aberdeen, Coventry, and Liverpool have emerged as the UK’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial hubs outside London, as regional challengers put pressure on the capital’s dominance.