At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Nicole Terry, Social Media Manager of Pelagion. The pair discussed the HydroBlade, the stand-up electric hydrofoil with steering capabilities, the inspiration behind the product, and the company’s goals for its CES appearance.
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.
Contentstack, the composable digital experience platform (DXP) company, has announced its acquisition of Lytics, a pioneer of the real-time customer data platform.
Towergate Employee Benefits predicts that ensuring ‘everybody benefits’ from health and wellbeing support must be a major and essential HR focus for 2025. All employees, at all levels and, crucially, the business itself must gain full advantage of employee benefits if businesses are to thrive in the coming year.
ebm-papst, a player in air technology and heating technology, and HYTING, a startup for hydrogen heating systems, have announced their strategic partnership to develop and manufacture hydrogen-fuelled heat generators.
Sixteen cryptocurrency and AI startups are to gather in one grand venue over drinks and BBQ cuisine to demonstrate their latest innovations.
Dote, the technology brand redefining parenting with its AI-driven ecosystem, has announced the launch of its Series A funding round to accelerate growth and global expansion. To lead its entry into the US market, Dote has appointed Avril Murphy as COO, bringing with her a wealth of experience in scaling international consumer tech brands.
A recent study by ISC2 reveals that 73% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the US reported experiencing burnout over the past year. According to this Voice of the CISO report 61% of CISOs said they face excessive expectations from their employers. Additionally, owing to the cyber security skills gap, many CISOs must continue to defend their companies with incredibly stretched resources and a mounting list of tasks that fall at the CISO’s feet.
Molten Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in high growth technology businesses, has led a €31 million Series C in Deciphex, a player in AI-powered digital pathology.
The January Blues have been present in general discourse for some time. Low mood, lower energy levels and feelings of irritability are experienced by many of us throughout the winter and January following the high of the holiday season.
With 801,006 new startups registered between 2022 and 2023 – a 6.4% increase – competition for skilled talent remains fierce. To stand out, startups must provide more than competitive salaries and one area gaining attention is employee benefits, which can accelerate growth and enhance competitiveness.
The workplace has undergone significant transformations in recent years. If we think back to 2020, the pandemic’s impact on remote working disrupted traditional norms forever. Now, its impact lives on, through hybrid working models and the popularisation of work life balance. Now in 2025 approaches, workplaces will continue to evolve, leading organisations to rethink how they balance employee expectations with business priorities.
Very few founders go into business wanting to learn more about legislation. And yet, understanding your legal commitments is a huge part of the role, particularly in the early days. Whether it’s employment law or regulatory considerations, knowing where to start to stay ahead – or even meet compliant standards – can be a challenge.
As the UK’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, 2025 brings a new set of HR challenges for budding businesses. From navigating hybrid working, the fierce competition for skilled talent to staying ahead of regulatory changes, and fostering inclusive company cultures, startups are finding themselves in a place where they need to combine operational excellence with their innovation.
In 2024, cybersecurity breaches and attacks were a significant issue for UK businesses, with approximately 50% of organisations reporting incidents. Government data reveals that 58% of small businesses, 70% of medium-sized businesses, and 74% of large businesses experienced cyber threats.
4YFN, the global startup event, has unveiled the finalists for its annual 4YFN Awards, a competition spotlighting standout digital startups from across the globe.
TurmaFinTech, a new fintech startup helping US community banks bridge the technological gap, increase sales, beat customer churn, manage customer relationships, and provide targeted customer communications, has announced its launch.
Monolith, an AI software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has started work with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation. Monolith will help the Bristol-based company optimise its eVTOL testing and simulation programmes to improve performance and accelerate time to market.
At now 81 years old, I’ve learned a thing or two about business and entrepreneurship along the way. My career to date has taken me from the engineering workshop, through delivering training and seminars to teams across the world, to even now taking on new projects in my ninth decade.
While women-led startups are gaining more attention, those that focus on impact often miss out on crucial opportunities. Studies show that women drive more impact-driven projects than men, prioritising the social impact of their businesses and communities over revenue. For many VCs, this is a red flag against backing such initiatives.
