The Hustle Awards extends submission deadline to 4th April

The Hustle Awards, Startups Magazine’s annual celebration of entrepreneurial success, has extended its submission deadline to midnight on 4th April.

DES2025 brings together top global experts in exponential technologies

Artificial intelligence has been a business game changer and has been the technology of the last few years. According to experts, the digital solution is already considered to have started a new cycle after the emergence of smartphones and social networks.

Callie: bringing personal safety to the 21st century

Callum Coombes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Callie, a technology company bringing personal safety to the 21st century, safely and discreetly.

Much Audoo about something: empowering songwriters with accurate royalties

Audoo, a UK-based tech startup, is shaking up how artists and songwriters get paid for their work in public spaces. Former musician and Audoo Founder Ryan Edwards has combined his passion for music and technology with a mission to tackle the inaccurate distribution of royalties to artists and songwriters – something that has been a longstanding challenge within the music industry.

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.

25 years of e-commerce and the trends shaping its future

E-commerce has undergone a major transformation over the past 25 years and now stands at a pivotal crossroads, influenced by a variety of emerging trends. In the early 2000s, online retail accounted for just a small fraction of total sales.

The revolution in app and game distribution

The landscape of app and game distribution is undergoing a profound transformation due to introduction of new tech regulations all around the world. With these laws, alternative app stores are now coming to take their market share from giants like the App Store and Google Play.  

Taulia and Lloyds launch Visa-enabled Virtual Cards

Taulia, a provider of working capital management solutions and part of SAP group, and Lloyds, part of Lloyds Banking Group, have announced a partnership to issue Visa-enabled Virtual Cards, embedded across a range of solutions available with SAP Business Suite.   

Leaders to take centre stage at Startup Moldova Summit

Several leaders from Booking.com, Netflix, Atomico, and more have been announced as speakers for this year’s Startup Moldova Summit.

Ripple shortlisted in the London StartUp Awards 2025

Ripple, the AI sustainability data management solution for businesses, has been named a finalist ahead of the London final of the UK StartUp Awards.

46% of UK businesses are embarrassed by their website

Storyblok announced research that reveals that UK companies are losing an increasingly large sum of money each year due to poor website experience despite spending a substantial amount on marketing technology.

NEC X unveils latest cohort amid rising startup investments

NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, announced the six visionary startups selected for Batch 13 of its Elev X! Ignite programme – a cohort that reflects surging demand for innovation in agriculture, healthcare, compliance, financial services and enterprise tech.

SME’s in Southern England invited to accelerate digital transformation

Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK Government programme helping SMEs embrace digital technologies for growth.

How startups can leverage a 3D product configurator

About 90% of startups failed in 2024, underscoring the brutal reality of today’s competitive e-commerce landscape.

Exclusive Enterprise Investment Scheme event by Sustainable Times

Sustainable Times is hosting an exclusive Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) event on April 24th at The Royal Institute in Mayfair, London. This premier gathering will spotlight four high-impact startups that are not only poised for strong financial returns but are also driving meaningful environmental and social change.

CADDi raises $38M Series C extension

CADDi announces the closing of a $38 million Series C Extension led by Atomico. The round saw further doubling down of existing growth investors like Global Brain and Minerva Growth.

UK hospitality tech firm wins £350k government ‘Smart Grant’

Hospitality tech business Embargo has been awarded the UK Smart Grant by the UK government to develop an AI model for its CRM and loyalty platform.

Protalea Bio wins cancer tech accelerator at Discovery Spark

Discovery Park has successfully concluded its latest Discovery Spark programme, an intensive business growth catalyst supporting early-stage startups. Designed to assist innovators refine their commercial strategies, build investor readiness, and connect with likeminded peers and industry specialists, the programme culminated in pitches from 10 pioneering companies dedicated to improving cancer treatment and patient outcomes.

AI risks vs. opportunities

What Directors Think 2025 – an annual survey conducted in partnership between Diligent, Corporate Board Member, and FTI Consulting – found more than three-quarters of directors are prioritising growth opportunities this year, a sharp contrast to the cost-cutting measures that have been the focus of the past few years.

EV expert reveals how SMEs can unlock fresh income streams

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum, businesses investing in EV infrastructure have a prime opportunity to transform their assets into profitable revenue streams.