FlowBeams at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West interviewed innovative startup FlowBeams, speaking to Jelle Schoppink, the CTO of the startup. The pair discussed the inspiration behind the technology, the way the technology works, and the future applications for its needle-free injection technology.

Deal or no deal? Considering your M&A options

The summer’s tech stock sell-off may have been brief, with prices rebounding quickly, but uncertainty remains over whether this year’s tech rally can truly last.

BANF at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West spoke to Ron Yoogun Leem BANF’s VP of Business Development. They discuss how the technology works, the competitors in the market, and the future of the startup.

Defining a powerful methodology for building a brand for your startup that resonates

Zubr Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in fast-growing private companies with high potential value in international markets. As the Brand Manager, Darya Ksianzova’s role involves nurturing the Zubr Capital brand and developing the brands of the fund’s portfolio companies. Her primary focus is on establishing sustainable processes to develop and strengthen these brands. It’s well-known that companies with strong brands are valued more highly.

Nomupay raises $37m to expand unified payments access in Asia

Nomupay has completed a third investment round of $37 million, bolstering the firm’s ambition to open up the notoriously complex Asian market to international acquirers, merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and Independent Sales Organisations (ISOs). The final $12 million tranche of the September fundraise was led by Endeit Capital, with Uneti Ventures (backed by early Adyen employees) participating. Existing investors continued their support, contributing $25 million over the last 18 months.

When it’s time to scale, start with your finance team

A group of talented people create an innovative product that gains traction with a few key clients. Everyone is happy. Until the company hits a wall. It finds itself struggling to scale, bogged down by bespoke solutions and unable to transition to a true product-based model.

Estonia’s 2024 top startups and investors to be announced

Estonia’s leading startups and investors will be selected from a competitive field of 321 nominees. The winners for 2024 will be revealed at the annual Estonian Startup Awards Gala, taking place on 23 January 2025.

RoboK secures £1M for AI logistics in UK ports

RoboK, a University of Cambridge AI spinout, has announced it has secured £1 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding for a project to deliver an industry-first artificial intelligence (AI) safety and efficiency solution for UK ports and warehouses of all sizes.

FaceHeart at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, spoke to Amy Fang, Marketing Manager, of FaceHeart. They discussed the technology, and Paige was able to experience a demonstration of the product in action.

Lotus at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Dhaval Patel, CEO of Lotus.

Unravelling the most complex disease challenges in history: how AI startups are changing drug discovery

Throughout history, science has been our tool for unravelling the complexities of life and improving medical treatments, including how cells interact, chemical reactions unfold, and drugs bind to their targets. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken this to a new level. By collecting and processing vast amounts of data, AI is helping us identify new therapeutic targets and create treatments on an entirely different scale.

Proke at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Proke’s Founder, Paola Griggio. They discussed the innovative product, the technology involved, and the inspiration behind the product for the mother and daughter duo.

The view from day zero – insights from an active early-stage investor

Now is the best time to become a founder in the UK. Whilst the tech downturn has created challenges for tech unicorns and later stage VC funds, a new generation of founders has quietly been emerging, buoyed by the remarkable resilience of early-stage investment.

PhoneCam at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Wouter Konings, Founder of PhoneCam. They discussed the inspiration behind the product, which came from a real-life crime experienced by the founder’s son, the world’s smallest bodycam, and how it works.

Altering traditional banking

Upon first glance, Altery might look unassuming: as a company operating in the fintech sector, it offers secure cross-border payments and multi-currency wallets for its customers around the world. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a company that is looking to disrupt fintech and traditional banking more generally, as I learned from speaking to Bisi Giwa, Managing Director of Altery.

WearM.AI at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Huawei Wang, Founder and CEO of WearM.AI. They discussed the inspiration behind the startup, what the technology is, and its mission as a company.

Augmental at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West interviewed Gabi Muñoz, Head of Business Development at Augmental. They discussed how the technology works, the challenges the startup has faced along the way, and where the inspiration for the technology came from.

Kalogon at CES 2025

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West talks to Tim Balz, CEO and Founder of Kalogon.

Quantum Motion announces record integration of quantum devices and partnership with GlobalFoundries

In a significant milestone for scalable quantum computing, Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scaleup founded by academics from University College London and Oxford University, has demonstrated rapid, large-scale characterisation of quantum devices fabricated using commercial semiconductor processes.

Kyocera participates in TactoTek funding with €5 million investment

TactoTek, the company specialising in In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, has announced that Kyocera, a global innovator in fine ceramic components, electronics, and technology solutions, has joined TactoTek’s current funding round with an investment of €5 million.