Metapet at CES 2025

Managing Editor of Startups Magazine, Paige West, stopped by the Metapet booth at CES 2025 to find out about their ML powered pet.

AI’s role in medical imaging for earlier anomaly detection

The hype surrounding AI remains prevalent in healthcare but is particularly strong in radiology. If you remember the early days of computer-aided design (CAD), it’s quite impressive how far the technology has come. A native of ChatGPT would perhaps contend that much work needs to be done before AI can reach its full potential in this field. Both views are correct. This article will examine why it is so difficult for AI to detect things, how its role is changing, and what trends to watch in 2025 and beyond.

Small business jobs hit by credit squeeze

Small businesses across the UK are at a financial crossroads as high interest rates, and restricted access to traditional financing, become a growth inhibitor, according to the 2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report.

Small Business Britain unveils 2025’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs

Small Business Britain has announced the 2025 line-up of the UK’s 100 most dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of its celebrated f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 campaign.

SAD vs. WFH: experts weigh in on seasonal affective disorder and home working

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes around every wintertime, when the nights begin to draw in, the weather takes a turn and the clocks go back. The NHS predicts that two million people suffer from SAD in the UK, although plenty of undiagnosed cases could mean this number is higher than predicted.

2025: the year of evolution in identity security

The year 2025 will not be a revolutionary one, it will be evolutionary, with developments coming into effect that were necessitated by events and happenings in 2024, and solutions to address these events reaching maturity levels that allow an appropriate, comprehensive response.

Understanding brand and communications challenges in startups

The world of startups and scaleups can prove to be a bit of a shock for some brand and communications professionals, finding that their corporate-leaning playbooks may offer limited usefulness.

cocreatd vows to take on mediocre marketing with Unreasonable

Unreasonable, a new growth marketing agency co-founded by Brad Mac, has launched from cocreatd, the venture studio founded by Oliver Yonchev.

How branding and messaging can help startups overcome the 90% failure rate

Starting a business is an exciting but daunting journey. The sobering statistic that 90% of startups fail highlights the significant challenges new businesses face. But success is out there – and branding and messaging play a pivotal role. Establishing a strong, cohesive brand with a clear and compelling story can dramatically improve a startup’s chances of success.

Elite Business Live returns for 2025

Elite Business Live is back and bigger than ever for 2025, promising an unforgettable two-day event for ambitious SMEs and fast-growing companies.

Steven Bartlett reveals his biggest Dragons' Den regret
Steven Bartlett reveals his biggest Dragons’ Den regret

Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor Steven Bartlett has revealed that declining an opportunity to invest in a company now valued at £40,000,000 stands as his biggest regret from the show.

The UK ranks first in Europe for tech investment

Tech startups hold significant potential to drive innovation and progress. They also present unique challenges that only investors with expertise in IP are equipped to tackle effectively.

How to make 2025 your most productive year yet

Every new year we have the excitement of a fresh start and new possibilities and that can be the fuel for many business owners. It is the time to reset, plan, and take stock of the goals for the year. But let’s be honest, by mid-February (if not before) that initial energy starts to decrease as the reality of running a business sets in, priorities shift, workloads intensify, and anxiety starts to creep up quietly like a ghost in the background leading to the unwanted burnout.

Lupa raises £4M to help vets tackle pet boom with AI
Lupa raises £4M to help vets tackle pet boom with AI

Lupa, the AI-native veterinary practice management platform, has closed a $4 million seed from top investors including firstminute capital, 2100 Ventures, and Vento by Exor Ventures. Other investors include top McKinsey, BCG, JP Morgan, Nexi, and NovaCapital angels. Lupa will use the new funding to accelerate product development and commercial expansion.

BeZero Carbon raises $32M to enable carbon markets through ratings

Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has announced a $32 million Series C investment round to enable carbon markets through ratings.

UK Businesses face budget hurdles in ESG push

ESG initiatives remain out of reach for the majority of UK businesses, according to ‘The Finance and Business Synergy Report’ by expense management platform, Pleo.

SME Climate Hub, Emitwise, and Equipoise partner to launch accessible carbon measurement tools

Emitwise and Equipoise have partnered with the SME Climate Hub to provide emissions measurement tools to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The free tools help businesses measure both operational and supply chain emissions to inform their reduction strategies.

Smart Data Challenge Prize launches to reward cross-sector technologies that benefit consumers and SMEs

The Department for Business & Trade, Challenge Works, the Open Data Institute, and Smart Data Foundry are calling on innovators to enter the new Smart Data Challenge Prize.

Workwize raises $13M to disrupt asset management for global teams

Workwize, a platform for global IT hardware asset management, has announced that it closed $13 million in Series A funding led by Klass Capital, with continued support from early-stage investors Peak and Graduate Entrepreneur Fund.

Humility: entrepreneurs’ underrated superpower

In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, humility often feels like an endangered virtue. We often see the media glorifying the bold, self-assured visionary – the one who beat odds and sticks steadfastly to their grand idea. However, this narrative overlooks a crucial truth: humility is not a weakness but a strength, particularly when navigating the uncertainty and complexity of building something new.