SandboxAQ and Google Cloud partner to accelerate Quantitative AI

SandboxAQ announced a partnership with Google Cloud to integrate and optimise its platform of Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) on Google Cloud while enabling seamless procurement and deployment of SandboxAQ’s solution through Google Cloud Marketplace.

The nine trends that will shape the agritech sector in 2025

After its first edition, Expo AgriTech 2024, the agricultural event dedicated to presenting the latest technological solutions for the sector, has compiled the nine trends that will mark the agritech panorama this 2025.

Fusebox secures €2.6M to strengthen European energy market

Fusebox, an Estonian startup and flexibility provider in the Baltic states, has secured €2.6 million in funding to accelerate its expansion across Europe. The investment, led by Soulmates Ventures with participation from SmartCap and existing shareholders Eneco Ventures and PKO Bank, will fuel Fusebox’s growth, enabling the company to enhance its SaaS offering, hire new talent, and scale its presence in the EU energy market.

Employment Rights Bill: SMEs weigh layoffs as legislation reshapes workplace rules

The Employment Rights Bill, set to roll out this year, will have a significant impact on the UK’s economic landscape. Businesses need to be prepared for these changes – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

FastBull Finance Summit Dubai 2025: Global Vision Leading Financial Frontiers

FastBull Finance Summit is thrilled to announce its debut in Dubai, taking place on April 16-17, 2025, at the iconic Coca-Cola Arena, the summit will bring together industry leaders, investors, and financial experts for two days of insightful discussions, groundbreaking trends, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 unveils agenda for its 9th edition

E-commerce Berlin Expo is one of Europe’s leading events for the e-commerce and digital industries, providing a platform for professionals to network, learn from industry leaders, and explore the latest trends shaping the sector. Its 9th edition will take place on February 19 and 20 in Berlin. In addition to an exhibition showcasing 290 service providers presenting the latest solutions, the event will include an extensive conference program featuring e-commerce professionals from the DACH region and beyond.

Elite Business Live Returns for 2025 Bigger and Better Than Ever

Elite Business Live is back for 2025, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place in person on the 12th and 13th March at St Paul’s London EC4V 5AJ and live-streamed throughout Britain, Elite Business Live is bringing together some of the biggest names in business to offer guidance, inspiration, and support to SMEs and fast-growing companies.

Mental illness is most helped by early intervention

On Blue Monday, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has released figures showing that, over the past decade, mental health conditions have been either the first or second highest cause of claim by employees on work-sponsored group income protection (GIP) policies.

Employers must take action to avoid Blue 2025

Employers should be focusing beyond Blue Monday, 20 January 2025, and ensuring mental health is given enough attention and support throughout the year, according to Towergate Employee Benefits.

Government pumps £60M into creative industries

The Government has injected £60 million in funding into hundreds of creative businesses and projects as part of its modern Industry Strategy to grow the UK economy.

What a good deal looks like for early-stage businesses

For startups navigating the trials and tribulations of fundraising, understanding what makes a good deal can make or break their trajectory. To explore this topic, I spoke with Kimberley Waldron, Founder of Started PR, and Susanne Chishti, Chair and Founder of FINTECH Circle.

Meet the entrepreneur on a mission to make technology more accessible

Approximately 16.1 million people in the UK have a disability, accounting for 24% of the total population, with an estimated 70–80% of these being invisible. For one entrepreneur, he’s made it his mission to make technology more accessible for those with impairments or disabilities.

ecoplanet secures €16 million Series A funding

ecoplanet has completed a €16 million Series A funding round led by EQT Ventures, with continued support from HV Capital and additional market experts.

Southeast Asia’s digital economy

Imagine a market that adds as many new digital consumers each year as the entire UK population – creating unparalleled business opportunities for tech companies.

Fundment raises £45 million led by Highland Europe

Fundment has announced it has raised £45 million in Series C led by Highland Europe. The new funding, including participation from ETFS Capital, will be used to invest in product development, scaling the team and future expansion.

Business travel and rail use set to ramp up in 2025

New research from Trainline Partner Solutions, the B2B arm of Trainline, reveals over three quarters of UK SMBs expect to increase both domestic travel volumes (76%) and business travel budgets (79%) in 2025 according to their business travel decision makers.

STFC backs 28 game-changing startups

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is to welcome 28 startups to its network of Business Incubation Centres (BIC) across the UK, in its most recent £2 million drive to empower small businesses and stimulate the UK economy.

Oncology startups urged to apply with ‘Discovery Spark’

Science and innovation campus, Discovery Park, in Sandwich, Kent has launched applications for the fourth cohort of its immersive business growth competition, ‘Discovery Spark’.

44% of UK employers planned pay rises will just surpass inflation

Over two-fifths of the pay rises UK employers plan to give staff this year will just surpass the current rate of inflation (2.5%).

Fly Wing at CES 2025

Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine speaks to Fly Wing about their drone at CES 2025.