Feldspar to strengthen strategic vision and drive commercial growth

Feldspar, the UK-based technology company, has announced three senior appointments to its newly formed board of directors, including the role of chairperson.

The science behind ethical persuasion for business sales

In today’s competitive business landscape, as a startup business owner, you must constantly seek innovative ways to stand out and succeed. A new powerful yet ethical strategy is the use of the science of Ethical Persuasion.

DeepDrive raises €30M in oversubscribed Series B round

DeepDrive, an electric motor company known for its focus on efficiency, performance, and sustainability, has secured an oversubscribed €30 million Series B funding round. Leitmotif, an independent venture capital firm with a focus on decarbonisation investments in the US and Europe, led the round.

Sage introduces Carbon Measurement API to aid banks in green lending

Sage, a prominent provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled its Carbon Measurement API. This tool aims to equip banks with the necessary resources to assist their SME clients on the journey toward achieving net-zero emissions.

CTA and CES Introduce New Brand Mark and Website

For the first time in history, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and CES are launching a shared brand identity. Also, CES.tech is transforming with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. 

Email Security firm EasyDMARC secures $20 million in Series A round

US-based email security firm EasyDMARC has secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by New York-based Radian Capital. This investment represents a pivotal moment for the company as it aims to broaden its global reach and solidify its standing in the email security sector.

Long live the Product Designer: how companies can avoid falling foul of AI-assisted product design

I’ve been a product person my entire professional career. My many years as an Atlassian product designer, and design roles at Loop and Steve Chen’s AVOS have given me a unique perspective on how today’s AI hype cycle is playing out in product design. From where I stand, when it comes to how AI is impacting the products and services we all use daily, we’re walking a fine line between good and bad.

Worksmart celebrates sixth anniversary

Worksmart is marking its sixth anniversary, celebrating six years of transforming the work-life balance for local professionals with its premium serviced offices in the heart of Cheshire.

You are not an entrepreneur

Ah, the “entrepreneurial mindset”, do you have it, do you wish you had it, do you know what it is, do you even care, and what does it mean for how you find and maintain success in your emerging startup?

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Thermal imaging tech for diabetic foot ulcers could save NHS millions

A new analysis commissioned by Thermology Health, a medtech spin-out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), revealed that its technology for screening and detecting diabetic foot ulcers could significantly improve patient outcomes and save the NHS more than £200 million annually over the next five years.

Top fintech startups to pique your interest
Top fintech startups to pique your interest

Fintech startups are playing a key role in transforming the financial landscape, offering innovative solutions that challenge traditional banking and financial services. The startups in this field have leveraged technology to create products and services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses, and a big trend

International Equal Pay Day: fighting to close the gender pay gap

International Equal Pay Day is celebrated every year on the 18th September. It represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and the need to bridge this divide.

Government and startups collaborate to innovate digital services for citizens

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have launched applications for their upcoming Reverse Pitch events – a dynamic initiative that brings together government and startups to drive digital transformation and enhance the citizen experience.

How to fund and make money from your invention

Turning an idea into a real product and protecting the associated intellectual property (IP) is not cheap, so how can you make your desired outcome into reality? Dr Florence Albert, Patent Attorney at Albright IP, looks at some options.

EIS marks 30 years of driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) celebrated 30 years of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) on 18th September.

The EU AI Act: a stepping stone in the journey towards ethical AI

The European AI market is booming. According to global VC Atomico’s State of European Tech report, Europe’s AI talent base has grown more than 10 times in the past decade to over 120k professionals currently employed in AI roles – more than the US.

Manifestation Nation: Over half of Brits believe in the power of manifestation for success

In a nation increasingly drawn to the power of positive thinking, more than half of Brits (52%) are turning to manifestation as their preferred method for turning aspirations into reality. From daily meditations to vision boards, these practices are becoming a regular part of many people’s routines.

Taking a smarter approach to problem-solving

Looking after a young family is hard, setting up a business is hard, and developing technology to enable delivery vehicles to drive themselves to help combat climate change is hard.

Savr expands platform with Incore Investment

Swedish fintech company Savr has received additional funding from Incore Invest, a European investment firm specialising in growth-stage companies, strengthening their ongoing partnership.

CES 2025 Registration is Now Open: The Moment to Dive In to Innovation is Here

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) opens registration for CES 2025. CES 2025 will break news of groundbreaking tech, facilitate unparalleled networking, and introduce game-changing innovations. CES is the most powerful tech event in the world and takes place January 7-10, 2025 in Las Vegas.