British businesses to boost AI spending, but lack of AI skills remains a challenge

New research from ServiceNow, the AI-driven business transformation platform, reveals that British companies rank among the most AI-optimistic and mature in Europe. However, challenges remain, particularly around skills gaps and concerns over AI-generated inaccuracies.

STARTUP OLÉ WILL ONCE AGAIN MAKE SALAMANCA AN INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, WITH THE COLLABORATION OF INCIBE

The Startup OLÉ fair’s eleventh edition in Salamanca’s capital will take place from 8th to 10th October 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos de Salamanca and the Colegio Arzobispo Fonseca. It is supported at the national level by CDTI, ICO AXIS and Enisa, and at the regional level by Ayuntamiento, Diputación, Universidad de Salamanca and Junta de Castilla y León.

Ameba raises $7.1M to transform global supply chains with AI-driven platform

Ameba, an AI-powered platform revolutionising supply chain management, has secured $7.1 million in Seed funding, led by Hedosophia. Visionaries Club, a prominent early-stage investor in Europe, reinvested after leading Ameba’s pre-Seed round, alongside participation from Anamcara.

How to tune up PR and Mariekting to drive Sales? Gain insights at Communicate Fintech Event

Drofa Comms, a global finance PR consulting agency, is excited to announce its next Communicate Fintech event in London on October 8, 2024.

ALL.SPACE announces $44M raise boosting defence and space capabilities

ALL.SPACE creates cutting-edge multi-orbit, multi-network connectivity solutions, enabling high-speed, uninterrupted communications across air, land, sea, and space.

Is the speed of AI development leaving UK SMEs struggling to plug security gaps?

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 £1.5M MARCONI Project to revolutionise Quantum Key Distribution

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 secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round

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 gives UK SMEs kickstart to begin digital OOH advertising

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.

How to be an emotionally intelligent leader

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.

Voliro secures $12M to transform industrial inspections with aerial robotics

Zurich-based Voliro, an innovator in aerial mobile robotics, has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round. This round was led by Cherry Ventures, with additional backing from established business angels, family offices, and a traditional debt facility.

Female entrepreneurs launch Mexico’s first FemTech association

Wednesday 3rd October 2024 marks the launch of FemTech.Mx, the region’s first FemTech association. FemTech.Mx is led by Mexican entrepreneur Mayra Hurtado, CEO and Co-Founder of Hormony, and Jazna Stannard, Former Director of Well4Tech.

85% of British SME bosses support “right to switch off”

New research reveals that the vast majority (85%) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to switch off”, with four in five (80%) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The findings come as debate around the Bill ramps up.

60% of managers back employee spend cards for benefits

New research from embedded finance specialist Weavr found that 50% of UK benefit managers are researching new benefits software throughout 2024 and into 2025 and 60% would value a system that offered spendable benefits cards for employees to buy the benefits they prefer.

$55.5M round drives Submer’s greener AI factories and datacentres

Submer is pleased to announce a successful investment round of $55.5 million thus far, led by M&G, an investment company with £346.1 billion assets under management as of June of 2024.

Scientifica Venture Capital launches Super Sapiens Europe

Scientifica Venture Capital, in collaboration with IREFI (Istituto per le Relazioni Economiche Francia Italia), announces the launch of Super Sapiens Europe Call4Ideas, an ambitious initiative designed to strengthen the innovation ecosystem between Italy and France.

A multi-currency card is now available in the XTB app

XTB, a global fintech company that offers individual investors instant access to financial markets, has integrated investing and payments. The company has introduced a mobile wallet and a multi-currency card, allowing investors to easily manage both their investments and payments through the XTB app.

Digital accounting: Mastering the transition for your startup in five simple steps

Gone are the days of manual data entry and cumbersome spreadsheets! Digital accounting is sharply becoming an essential tool for modern-day startups seeking to streamline their operations and improve financial management. It offers a more efficient and accurate approach, leveraging technology to automate tasks, centralise information, and enhance decision-making.

Ameba raises $7.1M to transform global supply chains

Ameba, the AI-driven platform helping companies manage and unlock growth from their complex supply chains, has today announced a $7.1M Seed round led by Hedosophia.

OxyCon 2024: key insights into the future of web scraping

The fifth edition of OxyCon, the flagship conference of the public web data collection industry, concluded last week with resounding success.