Perlego, the subscription-based digital library offering unlimited access to academic content, has raised $20 million in a funding round led by former Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy. ITHAKA, the organisation behind JSTOR, also joined the round alongside investors such as MediaHuis, Raine, KPN Ventures, and the founders of Kahoot, bringing Perlego’s total funding to $75 million.
As employees increasingly prioritise stability and wellbeing in their careers, UK employers must adapt their employee value proposition (EVP) to focus more on health, safety, and wellbeing to attract and retain top talent.
At the Beyond_ event, Spain’s PLD Space revealed its strategic roadmap, commemorating the first anniversary of its MIURA 1 launch success. The company provided updates on its MIURA 5 programme, highlighting notable advancements. PLD Space confirmed it is on track to hit major milestones and aims to kick off its launch campaign by late 2025.
Building Radar, a software platform transforming sales workflows in the construction industry, has secured $7.2 million in new investment, led by Socii Capital. This funding will fuel the company’s continued AI-driven product development and help expand its market reach.
Gaia Learning, an online education provider, has achieved its largest funding milestone yet, securing £550,000 in venture capital. This significant investment will enable the company to expand its support for neurodivergent children across the UK.
Heronic Technologies, an AI accelerator architecture specialist and spinout from Imperial College London, has been selected for commercial and technical discussions with ROHM Semiconductor, one of Japan’s leading electronics firms.
Tracxn, a SaaS-driven global market intelligence platform, has published its latest Geo Quarterly Report: UAE Tech Q3 2024. Drawing from its extensive database, the report offers a snapshot of the tech funding landscape in the UAE.
A few years ago, a client asked me to create a marketing strategy. When I asked about the overall business strategy, I was told it was still being finalised. So how could I create a marketing strategy that truly met the business’ aims?
In the competitive landscape of startups, the ability to build and manage a strong team is crucial for success. 23% of startups fail due to issues related to team dynamics, making it one of the top three reasons for startup failure.
A new report from EY has raised concerns about the future of the UK’s female-led SuperScaled companies, which contributed £7 billion to the national economy in 2022. The study warns that without stronger support for the next generation of women entrepreneurs, this significant economic impact could diminish.
Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the annual event for the audiovisual and systems integration industry. Set to take place from 4th to 7th February at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2025 promises an exhilarating showcase with new features, enhanced accessibility, and a fresh focus on innovative content. A highlight of this year’s event is the debut of Hall 8.1, easily accessed via the North Entrance, designed to streamline the attendee experience.
Seraphim Space, also known as Generation Space in the United States, has unveiled the participants for its Mission 14 accelerator programme, aimed at nurturing early-stage startups within the global spacetech industry.
A recent study by innovation scaleup Wazoku, in collaboration with researchers from King’s Business School, has highlighted the growing role of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in global innovation efforts. The report, titled “Usage of AI Tools in Crowdsourcing Challenges”, sheds light on how these tools are transforming the way people approach problem-solving.
Tourism management is undergoing a radical transformation, with technology playing a crucial role in this shift. From visitor experiences to smart destination planning, innovation is revolutionising the sector, paving the way for more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient tourism.
BGF has taken a minority stake in ER Productions, a leading company in laser production, pyrotechnics, and special effects (SFX).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps one of the fastest evolving technologies in business today. For SMEs, it can be hard to keep up with these developments and sift through what’s simply noise, and what will deliver tangible business benefits.
Innovate UK’s £1.5 million MARCONI project is set to transform the landscape of quantum key distribution (QKD) by developing and demonstrating high-fidelity, modular, and scalable receiver modules.
OpenAI has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion.
Zoom Media UK, the global media company that specialises in reaching “generation active”, is stepping up to support SMEs by offering up to £250,000 worth of free digital media placements.
Emotional health coach and speaker Vanessa Louise Moore uses her own life experiences to shape her approach and helps people from all backgrounds to love themselves.
