Eleven of the UK’s quantum pioneers met technology giants and venture capitalists from the Asia Pacific region during two days of business matchmaking meetings alongside the recent UK National Quantum Technology Showcase event. Several of the companies expect to progress commercial discussions as a result.
South Summit Industry & Energy, the event for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of these sectors organised by South Summit and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, kicked off its third edition at the B Accelerator Tower (BAT) international entrepreneurship centre in Bilbao.
Tide, the business financial platform in the UK, has launched an automated carbon calculator developed in partnership with carbon measurement pioneer Connect Earth. The new tool will allow Tide’s 650,000 UK members (customers) to view an estimated and categorised understanding of their carbon emissions.
A-Players are high performers who consistently deliver exceptional results and exceed expectations. While certain traits define A-Players, their characteristics can vary based on an organisation’s culture and objectives.
“This is the dawn of a zero-emission revival in waterborne transportation,” says Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s Founder and CEO.
In today’s world, where headquarters are becoming less common, the physical workspace has emerged as a pivotal element of a company’s employee brand. Choosing to invest in a physical space is no longer just about practicality; it’s about differentiation. It sends a message about the company’s values, culture, and commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration.
US VC firm Voyager Ventures has launched a London operation in a vote of confidence in European climate tech companies.
Startup founders in the UK are facing increasing financial pressures. With tax hikes and changes to relief schemes on exit earnings, many are reconsidering their base of operations.
A new report by Marktlink reveals that while 20% of UK SME owners believe there are insufficient growth opportunities within the domestic market, a mere 11% would consider selling their company to a foreign buyer.
Continuous Software, a provider of intelligent strategic portfolio planning solutions, has announced the completion of the first phase of a €2.5 million seed funding round.
UK businesses are bracing for significant challenges following Labour’s Autumn Budget, with anticipated average losses of £138,000 in 2025 and a quarter of businesses (25%) expecting losses to exceed £100,000 according to new research from Fiverr.
Chartered commercial broker Konsileo has completed a £8 million fundraise to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Mark Millar who is CEO of solar and battery solutions provider, Puredrive Energy has been named Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in the South West at the 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
FertilAI has raised $4.5 million co-led by Longevity Venture Partners and Redseed with additional investment from angel investors.
Most women in technology say they feel supported and included in their current work environment, new research by Lorien has found.
Let’s state the obvious: public relations (PR) is a different beast for startups compared to large corporates. But as the news this week has shown (Jaguar), this is no bad thing.
The energy world of tomorrow is being built today – and it will be more sustainable, more intelligent and more integrated than ever before.
Nearly one in five (18%) employers leave employee benefits take-up to employees to initiate themselves instead of actively encouraging staff to use the benefits available to them, according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. GRiD highlights the potential waste of time and resources in investing in benefits if utilisation is not encouraged.
warpSpeed, a productivity app designed for consumers and SMBs, has entered preview mode with an imminent 2024 launch.
Dote, a technology and lifestyle brand that’s bringing AI-driven technology and innovation to parents for the first time as an integrated in-and-out of home ecosystem, has secured £1.15m in seed funding.
