Small businesses risk losing £2.7bn in festive sales due to technical issues

New research from Cloudways, a managed hosting platform provider, has revealed that UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could lose up to £2.7 billion in festive sales due to website errors and slow loading times.

The everywoman Entrepreneur Award winners of 2024

The 4th December saw some of the most inspirational female founders come together at the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards for an afternoon of celebration. Over 300 business leaders, founders, and supporters of female entrepreneurs came together to celebrate the achievements of these extraordinary women and their businesses.

Abu Dhabi’s TII launches challenge to advance space innovation

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has partnered with global innovation scaleup Wazoku to launch a crowdsourcing challenge that seeks a comprehensive telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) data link solution between a suborbital sounding rocket and a ground station.

FIGR Ventures launches to back mission-driven founders

FIGR Ventures, a newly established family office fund, has launched to invest in early-stage, mission-driven businesses.

Oxford Flow receives $25M funding from bp Ventures and EIP

bp Ventures and EIP co-led the $25 million Series C funding round that will be used to scale up Oxford Flow’s operations.

OX Delivers secures $163M contract to meet demand in Rwanda and expand into new markets

OX Delivers, the UK e-mobility startup, has secured a $163 million contract to create its first franchise partner in East Africa, as part of its strategic vision to supercharge trade across the Global South.

Public urged to back vital small businesses this weekend

The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into another challenging winter. 

Unlocking SME growth: the role of SaaS startups in digital transformation in the UK

I am Zeeshan Bukhari, Co-Founder of Bitaffix and I am leading my startup with a commitment of advancing global innovation using automation. With years of experience in helping business in achieving efficiency, I’ve seen firsthand how automation can transform business performance. In this article, I am going to explore the UK SME sector and the huge potential it has through digitalisation and automation with the right support and policies in place.

Richard Hammond: a journey of resilience and recovery

In 2006, Richard Hammond’s life changed in an instant during a high-speed crash that left him with a severe brain injury.

How to build a successful medtech startup

“Quality isn’t just a competitive edge, it’s a requirement,” says Radii Devices CEO & Founder Joshua Steer on building a successful MedTech startup.

What really drives startups forward

In the startup world, success isn’t determined solely by innovation or luck; it stems from a combination of vision, responsibility, and adaptability. Aspiring founders who rise above the chaos of entrepreneurship are those who anchor themselves and their teams in core principles that remain steadfast, no matter the challenge.

Stackfix raises $3M to build software comparison platform

Stackfix, the AI-powered software comparison platform, has raised $3 million in Seed funding to speed-up software buying for small businesses globally. Chalfen Ventures led the round, with participation from Seedcamp and helloworld, alongside prominent angel investors such as Paul Forster (Founder of Indeed.com), Mehdi Ghissassi (Head of Product at DeepMind), Matt Clifford (Chair of Entrepreneur First and ARIA), Alice Bentinck (Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First), and Charlie Delingpole (Founder of ComplyAdvantage).

Intch’s pivot reinvents SMB hiring for flexible part-time talent

Intch, originally launched as a professional networking platform, has announced a strategic pivot to become a platform that connects top professionals with businesses for part-time roles.

PhysicsX launches ‘AI for advanced engineering’ to transform aerospace development

PhysicsX, a London-based startup bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model (LGM) for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures.

AUAR is awarded £341K Smart Grant by Innovate UK

Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) has been awarded a Smart Grant of £341K by Innovate UK. The grant is for a project aiming to overcome the technological challenges that lie in scaling up AUAR’s building system and micro-factory platform to manufacture mid-rise timber housing, up to 6 storeys.

Embracing the Web3 shift: how decentralised tech is redefining careers

The evolution of technology has always been a catalyst for redefining industries, workplaces, and individual career paths. From the Industrial Revolution to the digital era, each wave of innovation has reshaped the world’s professional landscape.

Survey finds 85% of CFOs need a six-day work week

The majority (85%) of finance leaders need a six-day work week to complete their tasks, causing stress and a general feeling of loss of control. That’s according to a survey by AccountsIQ, a provider of fully cloud-based accounting software, which surveyed 260 CFOs and finance leaders across the UK and Ireland.

Roto VR closes £2.4M funding round

Roto VR, designer of the world’s first interactive VR chair has secured £2.4 million in funding to capitalise on market appetite for enhanced VR gaming. The rollout of the Roto VR Explorer chair was launched globally on 8th November 2024.

Industry-wide action needed to close AI security gaps

The rapid adoption of AI is unlocking significant opportunities for organisations across the UK, enabling them to innovate, streamline operations, and compete on a larger scale. Yet, as businesses integrate AI into their operations, many face serious security risks for which they are often unprepared.

Ryp Labs Lineage’s 2024 Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge winners

Lineage, the largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has announced the winner of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge. Ryp Labs, the winner of the San Francisco regional event, was selected for its innovative solution for tackling postharvest food waste, securing the global grand prize of $50,000 and an invitation into a six-month, Lineage executive-led incubator programme.