SHAPING A GOLDEN FUTURE FOR BUSINESS

Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London.

Skillsoft simplifies transition to skills-based organisations with new solutions

Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.

EVIS Abu Dhabi 2025 Gears Up for its 4th Edition: Leading the Charge in Electric Mobility

The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is set to take place from April 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the Middle East’s premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable mobility, EVIS Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its reputation as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

Cyclic Materials secures $53M to accelerate rare earth recycling infrastructure

Cyclic Materials, a startup specialising in advanced recycling of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, has announced the closure of a $53 million oversubscribed Series B funding round.

Starting an ecommerce business in the UK

Chris Buckley – founder of digital agency Pixel Kicks – shares his insights into starting an ecommerce business in the UK.

DeepOpinion secures €11M to advance enterprise automation with AI agents

DeepOpinion, a startup focused on automating enterprise processes with AI, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round. The company’s technology uses AI agents to handle complex, knowledge-heavy business tasks, marking a new frontier in process automation.

Oxylabs Launches OxyCopilot: The First AI Assistant for Web Data Collection

Oxylabs, a leading web intelligence platform, has unveiled OxyCopilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline web data collection. Integrated into the Oxylabs Web Scraper API, OxyCopilot simplifies the process of extracting public web data, helping users save both time and money on complex scraping tasks.

Tech experts join forces to launch eco-friendly web agency

Two entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire, Marie Cox and Daniel Lister, have teamed up to launch a web design agency focused on delivering low-carbon WordPress websites.

SMEs reveal concerns over Capital Gains Tax revamp ahead of October Budget

BGF, one of the UK and Ireland’s growth capital investors, recently surveyed the CEOs and founders from its 400-strong investment portfolio ahead of the Government’s October Budget. The findings shed light on the concerns and outlooks of business leaders across various sectors.

Infact raises £4 Million, secures FCA approval for real-time credit bureau

Challenger credit reference agency Infact has announced the completion of a £4 million seed funding round, following its recent authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create the first real-time credit bureau tailored for the digital financial services sector.

AUAR ships Robotic micro-factories to the US to build sustainable, affordable homes

Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) is expanding into the US, shipping its first two robotic micro-factories across the Atlantic. These portable factories, the first of their kind, will be utilised by real estate developer Rival Holdings to construct thousands of sustainable, affordable homes in the Midwest.

Is democratising analytics the answer to the UK’s tech skills shortage?

Digital analytics has become an essential tool for businesses, but it remains notoriously difficult for many to implement and use effectively. While larger organisations with ample resources can overcome the hurdles of setting up and managing analytics systems, smaller companies and startups often find themselves struggling.

EISA launches ‘Ready Steady Grow’ roadshow to boost EIS awareness

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has kicked off its annual ‘Ready Steady Grow’ roadshow, aiming to raise awareness about the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) throughout the UK.

Kore.ai Launches RecruitAssist: AI Solution for Smarter, Faster, Inclusive Hiring

Kore.ai, a generative and conversational AI, has introduced RecruitAssist, an advanced AI recruitment platform aimed at helping organisations streamline their hiring processes. The solution is designed to enable hiring teams to make smarter, faster, and more equitable decisions, addressing several key challenges recruiters face today.

AWS GenAI Loft comes to London to accelerate AI innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformational technologies of our generation, tackling some of humanity’s most challenging problems, augmenting human performance, and maximising productivity. A research study from Strand Partners and commissioned by Amazon Web Services, showed that the number of UK companies adopting AI has increased by 31% from 2022 to 2023. Thanks to the acceleration in AI adoption, digital technology could add £520 billion to the UK economy by 2030, up from £413 billion in 2022.

Lights, Cameron, Action: Stability AI casts James Cameron to lead AI media revolution

Stability AI, a startup focused on transforming visual media through AI, has announced that renowed filmmaker, technology innovator, and visual effects pioneer James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Stability AI CEO, Prem Akkaraju.

Top 20 UK startups list 2024

LinkedIn has unveiled its annual list of the Top 20 UK Startups for 2024, highlighting the most promising and innovative startups that are reshaping industries across the nation.

Constructive Bio secures $58M series A to revolutionise genome engineering

Constructive Bio, a forerunner in synthetic genomics, has announced the successful first close of its Series A financing, raising $58 million and bringing its total funding to $75 million.

Female Founder Office Hours 12th Edition unites 200 VCs to address gender funding gap

On Thursday, 7th November, 2024, Playfair will host a remote office hours event, bringing together over 300 female founders from across Europe with 200 of the world’s top venture capital firms.

Opportuna launches to unlock value in venture secondaries

Opportuna has officially launched, unveiling its first investment strategy, with a target of $30 million. The fund will focus on direct venture secondaries and late-stage primaries, seeking to meet the rising demand for liquidity in the venture capital market.