Maven Pet: pawsitively changing pet care fur-ever
Maven Pet: pawsitively changing pet care fur-ever

Everyone dreams of knowing what their pets are thinking and feeling. Whilst technology hasn’t evolved to a point where cats and dogs can speak to us, one innovative startup is on a mission to help pet owners know exactly what their pets are feeling, ushering in an era of preventative care for animals.

Preventing burnout: the role of personalised coaching in modern business services

The way we work has undergone pronounced changes in recent years – the convergence of political instability, economic volatility, and ongoing global conflicts, coupled with transformative accelerators including COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and movements such as #MeToo has dramatically altered our view of workplace culture and employee wellbeing. These seismic shifts have blurred the lines between work and home, personal and professional, creating an undercurrent of fear and instability and posing huge challenges for individuals mental and physical wellbeing.

Vox Aeris: a breath of fresh air

Air pollution is one of the biggest problems affecting everyone in the world, yet it is spoken about so rarely. We all expect the air we breathe to be clean, yet 99% of the world breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits.

Recycleye: A 20/20 view of a greener future

With an entrepreneurial green heart, Victor Dewulf, CEO and Co-Founder of Recycleye, took the ultimate leap of faith from his Environmental Engineering PhD course to establish Recycleye with fellow Co-Founder and classmate Peter Hedley.

Where are they now? – MyoMaster
Where are they now? – MyoMaster

Startups Magazine first spoke to MyoMaster co-founders, Lottie Whyte and Joe Gray, back in 2020, just a year after the sportstech startup was founded.

WeWALK: returning navigational independence to the visually impaired

With a lifelong ambition to use technology as a force for good in society, Gökhan Meriçliler, CEO and Co-Founder of WeWALK, set out on an assistive technology journey, eventually landing at the mobility-driven company of his own creation.

Spring Statement offers little relief as pay satisfaction hits new low

New research from PayFit reveals that nine in ten (89%) UK workers are unhappy with their current pay, admitting it’s not enough for their needs; a sentiment set to intensify after the government announced a series of cost-cutting policies in the Spring Statement last week.

Fractional teams: the new model set to transform startup success 

Melissa Gauge is the founder of the remote fractional support company, SpareMyTime. In this article, she looks at the future of staffing and how fractional teams are poised to transform the startup landscape. 

Lumai secures $10M investment to improve data centre sustainability

Lumai, an AI accelerator startup using optics to address global computational challenges, has announced that it has secured more than $10 million in investment.

BOW unveils ‘Mission Control’ to make deployment of robot security patrols simple

BOW, the universal robotics software company, has launched a compelling new robotics application for security patrols at Hannover Messe (31 Mar – 4 Apr). Built on BOW’s software development kit (SDK) and Universal Controller platform, the new Mission Control application allows operators to easily set up, define and orchestrate robots for security patrols, opening up the benefits of robotics-enhanced security to millions of businesses.

Intuit launches Small Business Growth Council to champion SME AI transformation

Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has announced the launch of the Intuit Small Business Growth Council, a new initiative dedicated to empowering small businesses in the UK through AI and digital adoption.

UNA Watch launches Kickstarter to fund repairable sports smartwatch

UNA Watch, the tech startup taking on global tech industry giants like Apple and Garmin, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the world’s first modular, repairable GPS sports watch.

Acas publishes new guidance on neonatal care leave

Workplace experts Acas has published new guidance on neonatal care leave to coincide with a change in the law this weekend.

Legacy Compass secures £60K from Bethnal Green Ventures’ Tech for Good Programme

Legacy Compass, a legacy-tech startup, has secured £60,000 in funding from Bethnal Green Ventures’ Tech for Good Programme.

Intralink to drive tech firms’ expansion with acquisition of Orissa International

International business development consultancy Intralink has acquired Orissa International, a market expansion company headquartered in Singapore, enabling it to offer a comprehensive service to tech startups looking to capitalise on the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia.

UX consulting 101 for startups: definition, benefits, and top UX consulting firms

The user experience (UX) can make or break how people feel about your startup’s offerings. However, UX consulting professionals can reduce the chances of costly missteps and show that the startup has accurately anticipated the target audience’s expectations and catered to them.

Ayan Capital secures Shariah-compliant financing of up to £25M

Ayan Capital, a fast-growing provider of halal vehicle financing, has secured up to £25 million in Shariah-compliant financing facility from institutional debt provider Partners for Growth (PFG), a global private credit firm with a strong 20-year track record of backing high-growth technology and fintech companies in more than 20 countries.

ProFuse launches drug discovery platform for the prevention of muscle loss

Startup ProFuse Technology, which specialises in the cultivation of muscle tissue in laboratory conditions, has launched a new technology and programme for discovering drugs that prevent muscle mass loss caused by the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss injections, aging, and cancer.

OpenAI valued at $300Bn after $40Bn funding round

OpenAI has closed a $40 billion funding round, breaking the record of the largest private tech funding round.

Deborah Meaden urges business leaders to prioritise mental fitness

Entrepreneurs and business leaders must prioritise their mental fitness just as athletes do, ensuring they are rested and ready to perform at their best, says Deborah Meaden.