7 in 10 ecommerce businesses fail in their first year

According to Companies House data curated by e-commerce accounting specialists, Your Ecommerce Accountant, the total number of UK e-commerce businesses now sits at an all-time high of 166,052.

New patent search tool to boost UK innovation

A recently launched digital service will break down barriers to accessing patent information. This will make it easier for businesses of all sizes – from startups to established companies – to protect their innovations and spot new opportunities for growth.

7 vital first policies for your startup to formalise

It’s easy to get lost in the excitement of finally launching your dream business. However, policies must be laid out formally to ensure its success and protect its future.

Neko Health raises $260M Series B

Neko Health, the preventative healthcare technology startup co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, has announced the completion of its $260m Series B funding.

Greenwashing in a sustainability-focused world

“As sustainability becomes a global priority and stricter EU regulations take hold, businesses are scrambling to brand themselves as eco-friendly,” says Assoc. Prof. Danguolė Oželienė.

IMPOSSIBREW From rejection to motivation: failed Dragons’ Den startup raises £1.2M
From rejection to motivation: failed Dragons’ Den startup raises £1.2M

IMPOSSIBREW is a team of London-based beer lovers who are harnessing tech to create enhanced functional non-alcoholic beers that deliver both relaxation and exceptional taste.

PwC: 3-in-5 CEOs optimistic about economy

Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, launched during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Outdated expenses cost employees £690M yearly

New independent research from embedded finance specialist Weavr, conducted via Censuswide, found that employees lose an estimated £690 million annually in unclaimed and unpaid expenses in the UK alone.

South Summit brings together unicorns and investment funds in Brussels to strengthen connections within the European ecosystem

South Summit will launch a new edition the ‘Scaleup Series’ on 13 February in Brussels. This series of events, co-organised with IE University, is designed to Strengthen connections among leading European scaleup entrepreneurs and founders create a space to share best practices, trends and insights, and delve into business, investment and economic growth opportunities for entrepreneurial projects in Europe.

The 5 best employer of record services for businesses in 2025
The 5 best employer of record services for businesses in 2025

Today’s workforce is increasingly global, and many startup leaders are interested in hiring more international workers. That approach expands the talent pool, giving companies access to significantly more candidates, including those with specialised skills, diverse backgrounds, and desirable experience. 

Step into the Future: The Future of Work Experience Lounge at EXE 2025

The way we work is changing faster than ever, and with it comes new challenges for HR professionals. Hybrid work, employee wellbeing, and fostering meaningful connections are top priorities, but how do we create spaces that deliver on all of this? The answer lies in reimagining the workplace as a vibrant ecosystem where collaboration, creativity, and wellbeing take centre stage. At EXE 2025, we’re bringing this vision to life in the most exciting way imaginable.

North American readiness, keys to launching in the US and Canada

This article is a high-level overview of the key considerations when launching a brand and product in the US and Canadian markets.

The value of networking in business

Since October 2020, Soumya Dinesh has been Managing Director and Co-Founder of Atula Technologies – a Buckinghamshire based business specialising in bespoke software solutions for SMEs.

InMotion Ventures invests $2 million in Cyclic Materials

Cyclic Materials has announced a $2 million investment from InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This latest backing lifts the company’s Series B round to $55 million, underscoring its critical role in advancing sustainable supply chains for the automotive industry and beyond.

Nottingham entrepreneur named impressive female founder

Tara Askham of Bakersfield, Nottingham has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100’ campaign.

ZuriQ raises $4.2M to break quantum computing’s scaling barrier

Trapped ions have been one of the most powerful approaches in quantum computing, demonstrating world-record performance, long coherence times and long-range connectivity.

Start Up Idea of the Year offers £10k grants to entrepreneurs

Monzo, the digital bank with more than 11 million customers – including over 500,000 business customers – announces it is collaborating with Enterprise Nation to launch a new competition that will put much-needed startup capital into the hands of three winners.

Lightyear launches ISAs to shake up competition in the UK

Investment company Lightyear enters the UK’s ISA market with the launch of a 4.75% Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) and a Stocks and Shares ISA. Lightyear’s launch is to help British savers and investors grow more of their money.

The future of deeptech investment in the UK

The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (STVCF), launched by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with Imperial College London, is an important and ambitious step toward strengthening the UK’s deeptech and life sciences ecosystems.

The art of scaling startups

Scaling a startup is an exciting and often overwhelming journey. As a founder, you’re tasked with transforming an idea into a thriving business, navigating through the inevitable challenges of rapid growth.