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.

The cost of data breaches: protecting small businesses from payment fraud

Payment data breaches are a threat with costly consequences for businesses. In fact, a major breach of a major payment system uncovered in September 2024 revealed that an unauthorised party accessed sensitive consumer data for nearly ten months. The compromised information included names, addresses, credit card details, expiration dates and more. Such incidents not only erode consumer trust but also leave businesses facing significant financial, legal and reputational repercussions.

Virtual telephone numbers with SMS: enhancing communication for modern businesses

Effective communication is a key factor for any successful business in today’s fast-paced digital world. The ability to stay connected with clients, partners, and employees regardless of location is a significant advantage. One tool that has become increasingly popular for ensuring smooth and seamless connection is the virtual telephone number with SMS capabilities. They provide flexibility, cost savings, and a range of features unavailable with traditional phone lines.

Best practices for creating a product requirement document

Every decision impacts the future of a startup. Careful planning is essential in an environment where even small mistakes can have significant consequences. A Product Requirement Document (PRD) provides the structure to turn ideas into a clear, actionable plan for success.

Wally secures €1.7M to expand platform and democratise real estate investment

A year and a half after its creation by real estate private equity experts Maxime Parpex and Nathan Zappelli, Wally, the French startup and club-deal real estate investment platform, has announced a €1.7 million fundraising round. This funding aims to strengthen Wally’s value proposition and support the development of its platform.

86% of global firms provide wellbeing support to cut absences

Absence prevention and getting employees back to work are the key reasons companies with overseas employees offer health and wellbeing support, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.

What sets Europe’s best-funded founders apart

NGP Capital, the global venture capital firm, has unveiled the results of its latest comprehensive data report, “A Decade of European Startup Founders.” The new research offers an unparalleled examination of the European startup ecosystem and the visionary founders who have driven its growth over the past ten years.

Inotec secures $33M Series C to accelerate US expansion

Inotec AMD, whose product NATROX O₂ is a forerunner in continuous topical oxygen therapy (cTOT) for advanced wound care, has announced the successful close of a $33 million Series C financing round. The funding, led by existing investors, Amadeus Capital Partners, Meltwind, Puhua Capital and the Wealth Club, marks a major milestone in the company’s mission to heal every chronic wound and improve patients’ lives on a global scale.

Pathway secures $10M to advance the development of Live AI

Pathway, the data company that builds live AI, has announced a $10 million seed round to build live AI systems that think and learn in real-time as humans do.

Lucanet launches GenAI capabilities to transform CFO complexity management

Lucanet, a global provider of end-to-end CFO software solutions, is releasing the first of its GenAI capabilities – a addition to its CFO Solution Platform. This release will add advanced Copilot features for Lucanet’s Consolidation and Financial Planning and Disclosure Management solution, in addition to the Copilot for the XBRL Tagger made available in October.

Bboxx and AWS collaborate to transform customer experience and increase efficiency with GenAI

Bboxx, a data-driven super platform that transforms lives by unlocking access to clean energy and digital products across Africa, has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into its Bboxx Pulse platform.

Oxford Quantum Circuits: putting quantum into the hands of humanity

A spinout of the prestigious Oxford University, Gerald Mullally, CEO at Oxford Quantum Circuits, and his team at Oxford Quantum Circuits, are on a mission to democratise quantum computing and drive global innovation across various industries.

Where are they now? – CELUS

CELUS is on a mission to simplify and accelerate the electronics design process for the global engineering community through its deeptech AI-based solutions. The CELUS solution aims to innovate the electronic design process and bring it into the modern era.

FemTech, Adidas, and cracking the code to product success

In today’s crowded marketplace, with countless products competing for attention, some startups manage to break through and become indispensable. These are the startups that see swathes of investment and rapid scaling, but this isn’t always the case – particularly for female founders.

Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme is launched with support from Alibaba

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with Alibaba.com, has officially launched the first phase of the fourth edition of the Athlete365 Business Accelerator programme, which aims to empower current and former elite athletes to transfer their skills into successful business ventures.

Finance and SME experts come together to launch free Business Survival eBook for the UK’s 5.5M SMEs

In the 12 months ending 31 October 2024, one in 427 adults in England and Wales entered insolvency, higher than the 12 months to October 2023. Combine this with overall registered company insolvencies in 2024 tracking similarly to 2023’s figures – which were the highest for a decade – leading finance and small business experts have pooled their wisdom and launched a new eBook to help SMEs survive.

Private markets platform bunch launches in the UK

Berlin-headquartered fintech bunch has launched in the UK, bringing its operating system for private equity and venture capital funds to the largest market in Europe. The move builds on a stellar year of growth for the company, which has tripled both its revenue and Assets under Administration over the past 12 months.