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.

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.

This Q4, here’s where to invest (and it’s not AI)

From January to mid-July in 2024, a remarkable 225 startups secured a staggering £750.5 billion in venture capital funding.

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.

LoQus23 Therapeutics secures £35M Series A for Huntington’s therapy

LoQus23 Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company investigating small molecule drugs that could stop DNA instability and slow neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Disease, myotonic dystrophy type one and similar triplet repeat expansion diseases, announces the successful close of its £35 million (c.$43 million) Series A financing.

xtype raises $21M to fuel innovation on the ServiceNow Platform

xtype, the pioneering software company for multi-instance management on the ServiceNow platform, has announced it had raised a $21 million Series A funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from ServiceNow Ventures and existing investors including Columbia Capital and Inner Loop Capital.

Wall Street English launches new AI-powered language learning tool

Wall Street English, the global hybrid English language education supplier, introduces its new Conversation AI feature to simulate real-life conversations, offering students an immersive and practical way to improve their English speaking skills.

ekko aims to deliver $1bn to global environmental projects

Following the closure of its $2.5 million funding round, ekko is setting its sights on a bold mission to contribute $1 billion to environmental projects through a renewed focus on partnering with financial institutions.

The challenges of software migration for manufacturers and how to overcome them

It’s not a sector that has ever stood still, but the next few years will bring some particularly big changes in manufacturing. From the rollout of AI for everything from machinery monitoring to material design to an increasingly urgent push towards sustainability, revolutionary new ways of operating will require major software-system adjustments. So what issues do companies face when moving to new technology and how do they deal with them?

UK innovation investment stalled by skills shortage and regulatory hurdles

New research from innovation incentives specialist ForrestBrown revealed that while UK businesses are keen to invest in innovation, various obstacles are hindering progress. A shortage of skilled personnel emerged as a significant barrier, with 19% of businesses highlighting this issue.

Are UK businesses truly ready for energy and sustainability challenges?

According to research from True, in collaboration with Open Energy Market, 85% of UK businesses expressed confidence in the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and sustainability of their energy strategies. This data, highlighted in the whitepaper ‘Mind The Gap: From Ambition To Action’, delved into the key commercial drivers behind energy procurement and sustainability initiatives in the UK.

Mindstone and Pearson partner for new Gen AI certification programme

Mindstone, an international training platform known for its focus on practical AI education for non-technical professionals, has teamed up with Pearson to introduce Pearson’s new Generative AI Certification programme.

Colossal Foundation secures $50M to stop extinction crisis
Colossal Foundation secures $50M to stop extinction crisis

Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, has announced the formation of The Colossal Foundation and the initial flagship projects in its conservation agenda.