Top cyber security concerns for SMEs in the UK revealed

A new study by Markel Direct has revealed the top cyber security issues facing SMEs – with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats named as the top concern for business owners.

Sustainable growth: the art of acquiring and retaining the right customers
Sustainable growth: the art of acquiring and retaining the right customers

Growth is every new business’s dream. Expanding market share, increasing customer numbers, boosting revenue, and driving profit are ambitions that drive entrepreneurs. But in the quest to achieve these milestones, many businesses focus heavily on acquiring customers – any customers – because it feels rewarding and tangible.

Windows end of life challenges ahead in 2025

Cloudhouse, a company in application compatibility and cloud enablement, has reported a sharp increase in enquiries from large organisations seeking guidance on Microsoft Teams and legacy technology upgrades.

Innovation in the hair loss market

As the founder of Megi Wellness, my journey into the hair loss industry has been both personal and professional. Hair loss affects millions worldwide, yet many existing solutions overlook key factors such as ageing, hormonal changes, and overall scalp health.

Startup Hotspot: Tech in Taiwan

Taiwan is known for its natural beauty, culture, and its many beautiful attractions such as Sun Moon Lake, Rainbow Village, and Taroko Gorge. However, looking at Taiwan through a tech lens, the country is most known for its semiconductor industry, which is the biggest in the world. According to The Economist, Taiwan makes 65% of the world’s semiconductors and roughly 90% of the world’s most advanced computer chips.

Deel announces $800 million run-rate and new anchor investors

Payroll and HR company Deel has announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign investor, have purchased close to $300 million in Deel secondaries from early investors in the company. These investments signal not only Deel’s momentum, but also the long-term vision investors see in the company.

Meet the judges of the Hustle Awards 2025

The Hustle Awards offer a golden opportunity for startups, and those within the startup ecosystem, to celebrate their achievements, gain industry recognition, and showcase the fantastic work they’re doing.

Cancer tech startups tackling diagnosis and treatment
Cancer tech startups tackling diagnosis and treatment

Every year on 4th February, World Cancer Day serves as a global reminder of the urgent need for innovation in cancer awareness, detection, treatment, and care. With millions affected worldwide, and the stat sitting at one in two people likely to develop cancer within their lifetimes, the role of technology-driven solutions has never been more critical.

Number of businesses operating in the UK hits record high

The UK set a new record of 5.63 million active companies registered with Companies House at the end of 2024, an increase of 3% on the year before, according to the NatWest and Beauhurst New Startup Index.

Drip Water valued at £100M after recent investment
Drip Water valued at £100M after recent investment

Drip Water, the UK’s premier lifestyle water brand founded by British TV chef and musician Big Zuu, announces a strategic equity investment from Raya Holding. The £4 million investment will support the brand’s expansion across the Middle East, bringing its valuation to £100 million.

Commuting clashes: employers willing to implement ‘hushed hybrid’ to keep staff happy

Forty-one percent of UK managers have stated they’d look to implement ‘hushed hybrid’ to keep staff happy despite greater calls from leaders for a return-to-office.

Abu Dhabi to Host Ai Everything Global 2026: Accelerating the UAE’s Ambition as a Global Hub for AI Innovation and Investments

The UAE’s journey of spearheading AI progress worldwide has marked another milestone, with the announcement that Ai Everything Global Summit & Expo will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in 2026. This launch reinforces the UAE’s commitment to becoming a premier global hub for AI excellence.

Evolving cancer care requires a new approach from global employers

With World Cancer Day taking place on Tuesday 4 February 2025, Towergate Employee Benefits is alerting global employers to the different and evolving approaches to cancer care around the world and advising employers that they must adapt support.

Don’t augment employees with AI, augment how well employees work together

When money is cheap, we want AI to be more human, or even more than human. Capitalists may even secretly dream of replacing their meddlesome employees with bots while claiming otherwise.  

Fimple raises $12M to pioneer composable, cloud-native banking solutions

Fimple, a provider of flexible, cloud-native core banking software, has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round. The investment, led by DN Capital and Smartfin, saw continued participation from existing investors, including Albaraka Portfolio and Tera Portfolio.

Embracing ESG: a strategic imperative for startups

In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability, startups face unique challenges and opportunities. The UK government has intensified efforts to decarbonise the nation’s electricity system through substantial investments in low-carbon infrastructure. Here we discuss the opportunity for startups to gain access to this investment.

Sidekick launches bespoke investment solution for big tech employees

Sidekick, the wealth management platform for the financially ambitious, has launched Custom Index portfolios explicitly designed to help Big Tech employees invest more strategically.

Puma Growth Partners leads $4.3M funding round for finance-focused legal AI specialist, Semeris

Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million investment into legal and financial technology specialist, Semeris.

US data collection professionals lead AI adoption compared to UK counterparts

86% of data collection professionals believe AI adoption in web scraping saves time and resources as the demand for web intelligence continues to rise. This is one of the key findings from the new Oxylabs white paper, Meeting the Increasing Business Demand for Web Intelligence, which demonstrates the growth and impact of web intelligence solutions.

iplicit secures £25M to scale its next-gen accounting software platform

iplicit, the cloud accounting software platform purpose-built for the UK mid-market, has announced a £25 million investment from technology growth investor One Peak. This new investment marks iplicit’s first external institutional funding round and will be used to significantly accelerate iplicit’s product development and fuel its exponential growth.