Osmos launches matchmaking platform to address professional loneliness

Osmos has launched an AI-powered platform that facilitates meaningful, one-on-one connections, specifically designed for professionals seeking deep and purposeful communication.

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.

AI Drone company Aerobotics7 winner of the Kluz Prize for PeaceTech

The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech was awarded in New York City on 20th September, with Aerobotics7 securing the top honour of the evening. Hosted by The GovLab at New York University, the event recognised trailblazing innovations in the field of PeaceTech.

Scalapay co-founder unveils Desia and raises $3.3M

Desia, an AI-driven intelligence and productivity platform for investment professionals, has secured $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Dig Ventures. This funding will accelerate the development and scaling of Desia’s platform, with the goal of reshaping how the financial investment sector operates.

Tech Happy Hours 2024

The goal of the newly established Tech Happy Hours technology event is to put Prague on the European startup map and create a flagship event based on Finland’s SLUSH or Estonia’s Tartu. Up to 400 participants from the CEE region consisting of startup enthusiasts, venture capital investors, leading corporations, and young people from technology universities, will gather in one place.

Paediatric HealthTech Accelerator Launches in South Yorkshire

UP Ventures has announced the launch of the Kids UP HealthTech Accelerator, a pioneering programme aimed at revolutionising paediatric healthcare through innovative medical technologies. Created in collaboration with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the accelerator seeks to drive advances in children’s healthcare by fostering innovation with direct input from children and young people.

AI-powered emotii transforms multinational team collaboration

The communication app, emotii, is making strides as a trusted translation tool for businesses worldwide with its recent integration into popular platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack.

How startups can stay ahead of premises liability

Starting a business is exciting, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of those is something that is easy to overlook, which is premises liability.

Having a Substack – What founders need to know

A year ago, I transitioned my fortnightly newsletter The Conversation’s to Substack. I invest a lot of time and energy in my newsletter, on thoughtful marketing, PR and creative business, and I wanted to give it a life beyond inboxes – to offer it a place it could breathe and grow.

Zapp EV gains approval to launch i300 sales in Thailand

Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited, the British brand committed to transforming personal urban mobility, has announced that its operating subsidiaries have successfully completed homologation with Thailand’s Department of Land Transportation.

Employers overlook demographic-specific benefits for staff

New research from Towergate Health & Protection reveals that 44% of employers are not tailoring their benefits to meet the diverse demographics of their workforce, despite receiving requests for more targeted support.

UK small businesses see record revenue growth as costs ease

Small businesses across the UK are seeing revenue on the rise, driven by a notable surge in ecommerce, according to QuickBooks Small Business Insights – a quarterly report examining small business trends in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

AI Expo Europe 2024: Pioneering the Future of Artificial Intelligence

AI Expo Europe 2024, the continent’s leading artificial intelligence conference, is set to bring together over 3,000 industry leaders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts on October 6-7, 2024. This landmark event, organised by the founders of Crypto Expo Europe, will feature 100+ international speakers, 30+ exhibitors, and 50+ workshops and seminars, making it the largest and most comprehensive AI gathering in Europe this year.

AxonJay raises €1.5M to expand real-time AI assistants globally

AxonJay, a deeptech AI company and multi-award winner, has secured €1.5 million in seed funding to scale its AI-assistants globally. Known for its Self-Machine-Learning Platform, AxonJay’s AI tools empower business leaders to make real-time decisions with 80% greater accuracy.

FREEDOM BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 BRINGS TOGETHER ENTREPRENEURS, FREEDOM SEEKERS AND GLOBAL CITIZENS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Join us on 25-26 September 2024 for 2 powerful days of expert keynotes, workshops and panel discussions about Freedom Business, Global Citizenship and Freedom Lifestyle organised in official partnership with e-Residency Estonia, Incorp Indonesia and EC Holdings Singapore.

Biotope by VIB welcomes 3 new startups to its investment portfolio

Biotope by VIB, a biotech startup incubator and early-stage investor, has announced its fifth cohort of startups. From 11 teams participating in a three-week basecamp, three standout companies have been selected to receive €250,000 in funding, as well as tailored support and access to advanced laboratory, greenhouse, and pilot facilities through VIB and its partner network.

Breaking barriers: why women’s rise is not a zero-sum game

Before I start, I want to make one thing very clear, the rise of women is never about the fall of men. For me, this statement encapsulates the essence of equality, it’s not a zero-sum game.

LG NOVA launches new partner alliance to accelerate innovation

LG Electronics has unveiled the LG NOVA Partner Alliance Program, a new initiative designed to foster collaboration between corporate partners and startups, driving innovation across industries. This platform focuses on facilitating the development of new technologies, business models, and partnerships to accelerate the pace of innovation.

Five ways the new UK government can improve business grants

Last year was a record year for new business. According to NatWest’s New StartUp Index, more than 900,000 new companies were incorporated in the UK in 2023, representing 12% year-on-year growth.

New accelerator launches for female entrepreneurs in Harrow

London Business Partnership (LBP) has announced the launch of its new Harrow Female Startup Accelerator Programme, a free six-week course designed to equip local women with the tools to start their own businesses.