OpenAI has closed a $40 billion funding round, breaking the record of the largest private tech funding round.
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.
Four-in-five (81%) Gen Z workers in the UK would consider working remotely for a company outside of the UK if that meant greater salary opportunities, according to new research commissioned by global HR and payroll firm Deel.
With increases in National Insurance contributions due to take effect from 6 April, businesses and employees are both likely to feel the pinch. Towergate Employee Benefits’ annual research shows that less than half (48%) of UK companies offer salary sacrifice on their pension provision and they and their employees are therefore missing out on offsetting the costs.
As employers brace themselves for hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) on 6 April 2025 and the reduction in the threshold at which they are due, GRiD has found that over a quarter (28%) of senior HR decision-makers believe that increased costs imposed by government such as higher employer NI contributions will present a significant challenge to their business in the next 12 months. Broken down by size of company, 30% of SMEs see this as a challenge, compared to 25% of large corporates.
Plexal has opened a new Growth Partnership division to directly empower the country’s SMEs, which account for 99.8% of companies nationwide.
Commody, a Lithuanian startup introducing a new way to co-own collectible and historic cars through a digital-first platform, has raised €500,000 in pre-seed funding.
A unique showcase of world-leading health technology created and developed in the UK landed in central Birmingham this month, bringing the ‘art of the possible’ in healthcare to the country’s second city.
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.
Companies across the Technology Channel are tackling a complex landscape when it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Recent political and social pressures, particularly in the USA, has meant that some companies are scaling back their efforts. It is promising to see, however, that over 75% of UK companies are doubling down on their DEI initiatives despite the ongoing pressures.
Pophouse, the global entertainment and music investment firm co-founded by ABBA star Bjorn Ulvaeus, has hit a high note with the closure of its debut fund, Pophouse Fund I, securing over €1 billion. This achievement saw the firm reach its hard cap, positioning it among the largest first-time private equity funds raised in Europe in the past decade.
Scaling a startup and building out an executive team can be a daunting process. As a business grows, so does the complexity and pressure, and this is where a Chief of Staff can make a significant impact. So, what is a Chief of Staff? What do they do? And how do you know if your startup needs one?
Photonic chip accelerator PhotonDelta has established a strategic collaboration with Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only incubator and accelerator focused on the global semiconductor industry. Over the last five years, PhotonDelta has raised close to $1.5 billion to accelerate the commercialisation of the photonics industry.
Fiberdom, a pioneer in wood fibre material innovation, has secured €3.5 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its patented technology and its high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. Fiberdom’s mission is to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions.
Vistage has released its quarterly CEO Confidence Index for Q1 2025, revealing a notable decline in economic confidence across the UK and Ireland.
Over half (52%) of organisations are cutting expenses in light of rising government costs. That’s according to a survey by AccountsIQ, a provider of advanced financial management software, and ExpenseIn, who joined the AccountsIQ Group earlier this year.
Isomorphic Labs, an AI-first drug design and development company, has raised $600 million in its first external funding round. The financing round is led by Thrive Capital, with participation from GV, and follow-on capital from existing investor, Alphabet.
Travel industry set to increase investment in tech stacks in the year ahead with AI the priority for technology budgets.
WeeFin, the sustainable fintech that helps financial institutions manage their sustainability strategies, has announced a new round of financing totalling €25 million.
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?
