WeeFin announces €25M financing round to accelerate international growth

WeeFin, the sustainable fintech that helps financial institutions manage their sustainability strategies, has announced a new round of financing totalling €25 million.

Breaking free from people-pleasing: a guide for female leaders

How often have you said yes to something that didn’t feel right just to avoid discomfort? And what has that cost you? Your wellbeing, your work, or the impact you set out to create?

Lloyds Banking Group partners with Cambridge Spark to advance AI leadership capabilities

Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with edtech firm, Cambridge Spark, on a bespoke six-month training programme to further strengthen AI capabilities across its senior management teams.

Beko cybersecurity spin-out CyberWhiz establishes UK office

CyberWhiz, a team of experts in embedded, mobile, and cloud cybersecurity has set up a UK office in Cheltenham, UK.

Launch of PropTech Innovation Challenge aims to accelerate housing delivery

Geovation, an Ordnance Survey initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Digital Planning Programme has announced the launch of a new £1.2 million PropTech Innovation Challenge.

Phlux Technology secures £9M to scale its noiseless InGaAs IR Sensors

Phlux Technology, a UK startup in infrared sensor technology, has announced a £9 million Series A funding round. BGF led the round with funding from existing backers including Octopus Ventures, Northern Gritstone, and Foresight.

How to scale a sense of community

Scaling a business is one thing. But retaining a sense of community amongst customers and users as the business grows – something which their continued custom and loyalty relies on – is another thing entirely.

Third cohort of semiconductor startups joins ChipStart accelerator

A new wave of semiconductor startups will join ChipStart, a government-backed incubator programme driving its Plan for Change by helping companies scale up, create jobs, and boost growth.

Has the Flexible Working Bill delivered on its promise?

Karl Breeze, CEO at Matrix Booking reflects on whether the act has driven real change or if some companies are simply treating it as a box-ticking exercise.

TidalSense’s breakthrough in respiratory diagnostics set to transform NHS lung care

A breakthrough in respiratory diagnostics is set to transform the way serious lung conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are detected and managed in the UK.

Five tips for planning a standout live event

There’s something magical about a live event. The buzz of anticipation as guests arrive, the spark of connection when like-minded people come together, and the electric feeling when an inspiring speaker commands the room.

Marvel Fusion extends series B to €113 million

Marvel Fusion, the European fusion energy company, has announced the extension of its Series B funding round by €50 million, bringing the total round to €113 million. The extension includes new investments from EQT Ventures, Siemens Energy Ventures, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, marking their first fusion energy equity investment.

6 steps for success when launching a new product or service

Launching a new product or service is the culmination of countless hours of work, research, and ambition. It’s a thrilling moment, one that entrepreneurs dream about, yet often fear in equal measure.

Q5D to debut wiring harness automation robot to take money off car costs

Q5D Technology, pioneers of hardware and software tools for robotic wiring harness manufacture, has taken delivery of the core structure of frame and drives for its latest and largest to date wire harness automation robot at its Bristol headquarters in the UK.

Bringing back the best of the Internet

As soon as we log onto the internet, we’re immediately bombarded with content. Just 30 seconds on Instagram can expose you to dozens of images and ads – it’s overwhelming.

Value of UK stocks and shares ISAs increased by £209Bn over past decade

Confidence in retail investing is on the up, with the value of funds in UK stocks and shares ISAs increasing by £209 billion in the last decade, according to analysis from investment platform Lightyear.

4 key ingredients to make your brand irresistible

Launching a startup? Congratulations, I’m so excited for you! Now, buckle up because this journey is likely to be fast, unpredictable and like nothing you’ve ever known.

Verley unveils functional dairy proteins portfolio

Verley, a French biotech startup specialising in sustainable food solutions, has launched the world’s first portfolio of functionalised precision fermentation dairy proteins, designed to overcome the limitations of both traditional and plant-based alternatives.

Mother’s Day spending hits £2.4 billion

Flowwow, a global gifting marketplace for local shops in 40+ countries, has reported a surge in consumer spending as Brits gear up for Mother’s Day 2025.

Beyond mentorship: the critical benefits of coaching for startup success

With over 25 years in tech and product management, I have learned a thing or two about seizing opportunities and breaking down challenges. Becoming a Senior Accredited Coach demonstrated to me the transformational effects coaching has on product leadership, particularly in fast-paced startups where pivoting is a vital and often brutal part of the journey.