Former world number one tennis player, Andy Murray, has joined venture capital firm Redrice Ventures as an Associate Partner. Murray will add his unique insight to the Redrice team, drawing on his previous experience as an investor in over 40 businesses and his perspective as one of the world’s greatest sportsmen.
Global investors gathered in Edinburgh this week to hear Scotland’s new advanced manufacturing strategy, alongside pitches from top-rated deeptech scaleups.
Jarvis has partnered with Contractor Financial to offer more accessible and flexible pension planning tools to thousands of contractors working through umbrella companies.
Small businesses increasingly believe AI will be vital to their survival and growth over the next five years, with a new report from Small Business Britain and BT calling for the UK to boost support to capitalise on the transformative power of AI and avoid smaller firms falling behind.
Umazi urges banks, PSPs, and reg-tech platforms to collaborate on interoperable “verify-once-share-instantly” credentials that slash KYC costs and boost customer conversion.
Transitioning from the corporate world to a startup can be both exciting and challenging. As more professionals seek opportunities in innovative environments, adapting your CV becomes crucial. A tailored approach can significantly enhance your chances of landing a role in a dynamic startup setting.
COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, one of the global iconic exhibitions for AI and innovation, will officially open tomorrow, May 20, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2. The event brings together 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions to showcase their innovations across 4,800 booths.
GLBNXT, a Netherlands-based SaaS startup, has officially launched after months in stealth mode. The company introduces its AI-powered platform designed to empower knowledge workers.
When most people think of running a PR agency, they think glamour, events, champagne, and paparazzi. But the truth is, that couldn’t be further from the everyday reality of what actually happens.
With a background in building and selling major payments businesses, Justin Pike is no stranger to transforming how money moves. Now, as CEO and Founder of Burbank, he’s leading a new venture from Wales that aims to bring familiar, in-store card-present security to the online checkout process. It’s called Card Present over Internet, and it could just change the balance of power in digital commerce – reducing fraud, restoring trust, and even lowering costs for merchants.
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there’s a growing recognition that wellbeing in the workplace isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a business essential.
Solestial, the solar energy company for space, has announced a significant milestone with the closing of its $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures.
According to the latest Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, small business employment in the UK with one to nine employees fell by 24,900 jobs, a 0.59% drop from March, ending four consecutive months of growth. Total employment for businesses with 1-9 employees is now at 4.2 million.
Rockaway Ventures, a European investment fund under the Rockaway Capital group, has announced the closing of its second fund, Rockaway Ventures II, at nearly €55 million.
Verdi, the company making irrigation automation accessible to every farm, has announced it has raised $6.5 million CAD ($4.7 million USD) in its latest oversubscribed seed round, bringing total funding to $9.5 million.
London Tech Week 2025 arrives at a time of heightened interest in artificial intelligence (AI), investment, and technological innovation. Taking place over five days at London Olympia, the event is expected to bring together more than 45,000 attendees – including policymakers, global tech companies, investors, and early-stage startups.
Sage has announced that it will offer one free Sage Copilot licence per practice. The move is designed to help accountants and bookkeepers embrace the new era of AI accounting with greater confidence and less risk.
Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE and Dynamic Concept, a global supplier of molten metal process technologies and equipment to the aluminium industry, have announced a strategic partnership.
Space Forge, a pioneer in space-based advanced materials manufacturing and return technology, has announced the completion of its record-breaking £22.6 million (c. $30 million) Series A funding round-the largest Series A in UK spacetech history.
With Mental Health Awareness Week underway, Virgin StartUp – Virgin’s home of entrepreneurship in the UK – is shining a spotlight on small business founder’s mental health and the challenges they face. According to new research from the not-for-profit, more than half (51%)* of startup founders reported experiencing more instances of burnout this year. Additionally, almost one in five (18%) said their mental health and stress levels have worsened over the past six months.
