MOTH unveils first-ever song powered by quantum tech

UK technology startup MOTH is today unveiling the world’s first commercially available music track created using quantum-powered generative AI – a breakthrough that signals the arrival of quantum computing into the hands of everyday creatives and consumers.

GISEC Global 2025 gets underway in Dubai, fuelling growth of the billion-dollar cybersecurity market

Leveraging AI to help build secure and resilient infrastructures and redefining the future of the cybersecurity industry were among the key topics explored at GISEC Global 2025 as the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event got underway today.

Tech Nation unveils latest cohort of high-impact tech scaleups

Tech Nation will announce the next wave of high-impact tech companies at a Number 10 event hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer this evening. The tech scaleups have been selected for the prestigious Future Fifty programme, which is designed to fuel growth for high-potential and high-growth scaleups across the UK.

Ditch the Flooberries: the bold mindset for founders ready to lead with authenticity

In a world obsessed with opinions, expectations, and playing it safe, a new breed of entrepreneurs and startup founders is emerging. These bold individuals are rejecting the status quo, cranking up their confidence, and embracing a mindset that I like to call the “Flying Flooberry” philosophy. It’s all about not giving a single fluffy, sparkly, cheese-filled care about other people’s judgments. And trust me, this attitude is a total game-changer.

Parloa raises $120M Series C, becomes first German AI unicorn in 2025

Parloa, an innovator in Agentic AI for customer experience, has announced it has secured $120 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s valuation to $1 billion. Durable Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, and General Catalyst are leading this round with participation from EQT Ventures, RPT Capital, Senovo, and Mosaic Ventures.

Apprentify Group CEO Jonathan Fitchew named regional finalist in EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards

Jonathan Fitchew, a seasoned entrepreneur and prominent business leader in the North West, has been named a regional finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 UK awards.

Nearly a third of employees keep AI-productivity a secret

Ivanti, the enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive IT and security cloud-based platform, released its latest report 2025 Technology at Work Report: Reshaping Flexible Work, which surveyed over 6,000 office workers and 1,200 IT and cybersecurity professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities in the modern workforce.

StackOne raises $20M Series A to reinvent SaaS and AI agent integrations

StackOne – the AI-powered platform fuelling the future of enterprise AI agents and SaaS integrations – has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by GV (Google Ventures). Workday Ventures, XTX Ventures, existing investors Episode 1 and Playfair, and angels from OpenAI, Deepmind, Microsoft, and Mulesoft also participated.

Lightsonic secures €3.3M to advance fibre optic sensing solutions for water utilities

Lightsonic, a software company using fibre optic sensing technology, has raised €3.3 million in a seed investment round to develop intelligent monitoring solutions that enhance sustainability, resilience, and security in water utilities and critical infrastructure. The investment was led by Maki.vc, with participation from RAISEVentures and Sondo.

UAE Cybersecurity Leader CPX Acquires Pioneering Cyber-AI Firm spiderSilk

CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive technologies, including the flagship exposure management platform, Resonance.

Duna raises €10.7M seed round from global tech leaders

Duna’s platform for compliant business identity helps large enterprises like Plaid, Bol, Moss, Sequra, and Brand New Day Bank to grow their customer base while adhering to increasing regulation like AMLD5/6, PSD2/3, DAC7, and DORA.

Companies are hungry for AI and held back by legacy systems

Storyblok, the headless CMS for brands that want to make a bigger, faster market impact, announced The State of CMS 2025. The global report features in-depth data from 1,300 CMS users on how and why they use their systems.

Using AI to fix healthcare data problem, ReportAId raises €2.2M

Ask any doctor what’s keeping them from delivering better care, and paperwork will top the list. Despite billions invested in healthcare technology, 80% of clinical data remains trapped in unstructured reports, and 70% of patients don’t return to the same facility for follow-ups.

British businesses celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands and recognising their vital role in growing our economy to improve lives.

Don’t leave SMBs exposed: why cybersecurity must scale with innovation

In a digital economy, no business is too small to be a target. Yet when we talk about cybersecurity policy and resilience, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) still don’t get the attention – or support – they need. That has to change.

Why every startup founder needs a trusted sounding board

Being a founder is lonely. You’re pulled in a hundred directions, expected to have all the answers, and often left without a safe space to voice doubts or test ideas.

Stop pitching, start closing: the must-have skill for all dealmakers

Sales isn’t a dirty word – it’s a survival skill. In today’s high-stakes, high-noise business environment, mastering the art of closing is the difference between having a great idea and building a great company. Whether you’re a Gen Z founder fluent in digital storytelling or a seasoned entrepreneur adjusting to a new economy, one truth remains: meetings don’t move markets – deals do.

Ones to watch: greentech

In the January/February 2025 issue of Startups Magazine, we introduced two startups that we believe are the ones to watch in the greentech space.

Hot stuff: Heau’s solution to water waste

When it’s time to shower, do you get frustrated with the time it takes for the water to heat up? And have you ever thought about how much water is wasted while waiting for it to reach optimum showering temperature?

Windcredible: shaping wind to save you energy

When you think of wind turbines, you think of the classic three blade windmill-like shape. However, Windcredible is on a mission to blow away any preconceived ideas by designing their own truly innovative turbine.