Large companies like Google are pulling employees back to the office in hybrid arrangements, requiring staff on-site at least three days a week. Many corporate leaders fear that productivity or culture will suffer if people aren’t physically together.
Elevating a business from startup to scaleup is something research widely suggests will only be achieved by around one in 200. That means, of the 900,000 companies which launched in 2023, only 4,500 will reach that next level of success.
As major corporations reinstate return-to-office mandates, smaller and more agile companies are taking a different path. While Amazon, Apple, and other large employers ask workers to resume full-time office presence, startups across Europe and beyond continue to embrace remote and hybrid models, not as a short-term fix, but as a deliberate growth strategy.
Working in tech often comes with its own set of challenges, leading to high levels of stress. Driven by tight deadlines, imposter syndrome, and the constant need to prove oneself in a male-dominated field, emotional wellbeing can take a hit.
When startups think about scaling, their minds often go straight to funding rounds, growth metrics, and major product launches. But while these are all important, they’re not what determines success in new markets.
WineFi, the wine investment fintech which offers investors a data-driven approach to investing in fine wine, today confirmed it has raised a £1.5 million seed round.
RepAir Carbon has secured $15 million in Series A extension funding. The round was co-led by Taranis Carbon Ventures and Extantia Capital, with participation from renewable energy player Ormat Technologies, and Repsol.
Weavr has partnered with global accounting company Paperchase to integrate its Embedded Payment Run (EPR) solution into Paperchase’s platform.
As the working world rapidly evolves in an effort to keep up with fluctuating trends, AI advancement, and automation-driven changes to the employment landscape, the resulting skills shortages are hitting SMEs the hardest.
In the heart of every successful and healthy partnership between investors and IT companies lies the art of negotiation, a crucial element in today’s ever-changing landscape of tech investments.
Hyperion Robotics, a startup driving smarter, faster, and greener construction, is reshaping the way the UK approaches infrastructure projects. By integrating cutting-edge 3D printing technology and proprietary low-carbon concrete materials, the company addresses some of the construction industry’s most pressing challenges, including project timelines, costs, and sustainability.
United has announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft startup JetZero.
Crypto Quantique has announced a new lightweight root-of-trust (RoT) IP block to enable security feature implementation in resource-constrained microcontrollers and IoT devices.
South Summit, the global platform that brings together all the players in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at a global level, and Genyus School, the pioneering company and methodology in entrepreneurial education for children and young people, have formed an alliance to promote children’s entrepreneurship through the South Summit Kids Competition.
Following a critically acclaimed opening day where capacity crowds examined Asia’s tech revolution and innovation leadership, GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore again showcased the region’s digital transformation trajectory on an action-packed event programme where AI dominated the in-depth discussions.
For just about any business, one of the main goals is to grow. But none are perhaps as focused and dedicated to growth as startups. When startups think about growth, they tend to focus on big-picture goals like funding rounds, new hires and expanding into fresh markets. However, one thing that is usually overlooked is their IT system.
The C-suite is undergoing a seismic transformation.
Jake Darlington, SME Manager at Sapphire Accounting, discusses the benefits of year-round taxes for small businesses and startups.
A startup is an exciting business venture for any enthusiastic entrepreneur. However, your company’s success hinges on an innovative and resilient team to propel it to new heights. Of course, hiring your first employees is difficult when you are just beginning. Here are ways to recruit your first top candidates for your emerging enterprise.
In today’s venture capital landscape, AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a critical factor in our investment decisions.
