AI is poised to revolutionise the financial services sector, but many organisations are still lagging behind. Operations leaders are increasingly aware of the limitations posed by inadequate access to essential data and are beginning to recognise the transformative potential of AI.
Matter launches partnership with BSH with Gulp, a microfibre filter device for home washing machines
British sustainable technology scaleup Matter has announced a significant partnership with BSH, one of Europe’s top washing machine manufacturers, under the Bosch and Siemens brands.
reMarkable has introduced the reMarkable Paper Pro, a paper tablet that redefines the digital writing experience. Boasting an 11.8-inch colour display, an adjustable reading light, and an unparalleled paper-like feel, the Paper Pro is designed to support professionals in capturing and refining their ideas in an increasingly distracting world.
As we celebrate National Payroll Week, it’s important to recognise the vital role that payroll professionals and processes play in ensuring a business runs smoothly. For startup founders, navigating the complexities of payroll can be especially challenging amid the pressures of managing daily operations, growing the business, recruiting talent, and ensuring profitability.
Reonic, a climatetech SaaS startup dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Europe, has secured €13 million in a Series A funding round. Northzone led the investment, with support from existing backers Point Nine and Puzzle Ventures.
Palm, a fintech startup based in Sweden and the Netherlands, has raised $6.1 million in seed funding to modernise cash management for enterprise treasury teams. The funding round was led by Speedinvest and Target Global, with participation from Upfin, Liquid2, and Greens. The round also included investments from notable angels like Job van der Voort, Founder & CEO of Remote, and Philippe Teixeira da Mota, former partner at Hedosophia.
Stylus, a startup aiming to transform teacher workloads through AI-powered marking and feedback, has raised £500,000 in a funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on AI-driven innovation.
HM Treasury has officially confirmed the extension of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) sunset clause to 2035, ensuring that EIS relief and Venture Capital Trusts relief will apply to shares issued before 6 April 2035.
Helsinki- and Palo Alto-based startup Root Signals has secured $2.8 million in funding to advance its generative AI (GenAI) measurement platform, which employs LLM-as-a-judge techniques.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced the 20 startups selected for Cohort 05 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Program, designed to drive innovation in early childhood development. Partnered with Techstars, the program supports startups focused on children aged 0-8 and their families, with a commitment to enhancing health and nutrition, early care and education, child protection, and family support.
Malcom Finance, formerly known as 4Trans, has appointed Michal Šmída, the founder of Twisto, as a Non-Executive Director to help shape its strategic direction. Šmída brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling fintech businesses, which will support Malcom Finance’s growth ambitions.
New research highlights a disconnect between UK managers’ self-assessments and the experiences of those they manage, with over two-thirds (67%) of UK employees having left or considered leaving their job due to poor management.
A recent study by GRiD, the group risk industry body, reveals that only 9% of employers prioritise preventive health and wellbeing support aimed at keeping staff from falling ill in the first place. In contrast, 57% of employers offer such support only after employees have been absent for a set number of weeks, while 33% provide it from day one.
New research from BrightHR reveals significant uncertainty among UK business owners regarding Labour’s proposed employment law reforms.
Digital Catapult has unveiled its first International Supply Chain Accelerator, aimed at revolutionising global supply chains through cutting-edge deeptech solutions. The programme introduces two key initiatives: Seamless Trade Across Borders and Product Carbon Footprint Measurement, both designed to enhance supply chain resilience and promote international industrial sustainability.
South Summit Korea, co-organised by IE University, the Government of Gyeonggi and GBSA (Gyenggido Business & Science Accelerator), has announced the 30 finalist startups of its Startup Competition. The finalist projects come from 10 different countries and will compete to be crowned the best startup in the fields of Deep Tech and Artificial Intelligence. The first edition of South Summit Korea will be held from September 25 to 27 in the Korean province of Gyeonggi.
New research suggests a rise in small business confidence following the formation of the new Government. A study by Novuna Business Finance, surveying 1,000 small business owners and senior managers, found that 68% of companies are now considering new projects to drive growth, up from 66% earlier this year.
Registration is now open for the South Summit Madrid 2025 startup Competition, co-organised by IE University to select the most innovative and disruptive projects in the market. Interested startups can submit their applications before January 31 through the following link:
Herbert Smith Freehills has teamed up with Carbon13 to support the development of high-impact climatetech startups aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
Retrograde, the AI talent agency for content creators co-founded by Grace Beverley, has raised €1.8 million in pre-seed funding.
