70% of managers struggle with managing Gen Z, but their creativity is valued

Recent research from HiBob has highlighted a significant challenge for businesses: seven in ten managers believe that companies struggle to effectively manage younger employees. This generational tension is further underscored by nearly a quarter of Brits expressing a desire to replace younger workers with their older counterparts if given the chance.

Allye Energy: BE100 2023 Finalists

In the rapidly evolving landscape of clean energy, few companies have made as significant an impact as Allye Energy. With its vision and relentless drive, Allye Energy has swiftly emerged as a leader in the sector, and its participation in Blue Earth Summit 2023 was a pivotal moment in its journey.

Real estate startup Placy raises €1M in pre-seed funding

Cypriot startup Placy has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-driven platform. Placy, founded just 10 months ago in Limassol by former CIAN and Wargaming colleagues, aims to streamline and automate the often cumbersome processes involved in property transactions.

A Lack of Resources and Talent Leaves UK SMEs Dangerously Exposed

In the last few years, we have witnessed some of the most seismic changes to the IT security landscape; from global pandemics and geo-political issues to a global energy crisis, to growing cybersecurity threats, to multiple country elections and subdued economic conditions.

Setting CEOs Up for Successful M&A Exits

Many sale memorandums often miss the mark when it comes to capturing a buyer’s attention, merely compiling data without telling a compelling story. According to Victor Basta, CEO and Founder of DAI Magister, while assembling key information is useful, it is not enough to secure the highest sale price.

Multilingual considerations in paid advertising

Tapping into the power of multilingual paid marketing can help you break new markets, attract new audiences, and engage with people in their native languages – but there’s more to it than simply translating your existing ads into a different language.

Retrograde raises €1.8M to empower content creators with AI

Retrograde, the AI talent agency for content creators co-founded by Grace Beverley, has raised €1.8 million in pre-seed funding.

How PolyAI is revolutionising contact centres with voice assistants

PolyAI is a startup that builds customer-led voice assistants that can carry natural conversations with customers to solve their problems.

How eCommerce platforms can become fintech hubs in 2024

The fast-paced advancements in fintech are reshaping industries by making financial services more accessible, intuitive, and customised to meet consumer demands. This surge in innovation is reaching beyond the realm of traditional finance, offering eCommerce platforms the chance to integrate fintech solutions that not only elevate customer experience but also boost revenue, streamline operations, and unlock substantial cost savings.

41 international startups in Switzerland to make deals in the coming weeks

Over a six-week period, a panel of more than 170 experts selected 41 international startups to participate in the 11-week Kickstart Innovation programme in Switzerland. These startups now have the chance to connect with key decision-makers, test and scale their business models, and secure significant deals.

Custocy partners with Enea for AI-based network threat detection and response

Custocy is set to enhance its AI-powered network detection and response (NDR) platform by integrating Enea Qosmos’ deep packet inspection (DPI) and intrusion detection (IDS) software libraries. This collaboration aims to boost the platform’s accuracy, performance, and product differentiation through enhanced traffic visibility and efficient data inspection.

OceanScore closes €5m funding round to expand maritime compliance solutions

OceanScore, a provider of data and compliance management solutions for the maritime industry, has secured a €5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. This fresh capital injection will enable OceanScore to enhance its product offerings and broaden its global reach.

FinTech unicorn Mollie Achieves Triple-Digit UK Growth and Appoints New UK Managing Director

Mollie, one of Europe’s fintech unicorns, has named Dave Smallwood as its new UK Managing Director as the company continues to scale its UK operations following a triple-digit year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024.

Skillvue secures $2.8M for AI-based skills assessment platform

The World Economic Forum has highlighted the Skills Gap Crisis as a critical issue, projecting a potential loss of $11.5 trillion in GDP growth over the next decade if unaddressed.

Sustainability Startup Signol Secures £2.5m to Tackle Emissions in Shipping and Aviation

Sustainability startup Signol, which leverages behavioural science to reduce emissions in the shipping and aviation industries, has raised £2.5 million from industry-focused investors.

Navigating the Chaos: Life as a Founder with ADHD

Back in 1997 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Steve Jobs noted that while most people think that focus is saying yes to one thing, “focusing is about saying no. You’ve got to say ‘no, no, no’ and when you say ‘no,’ you piss off people.” Anyone living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will acknowledge that they’ve got to say no, no, no, every day, but not to others – they have to say no to their hyperactive self.

Naivety is a superpower

Giving up a high-flying corporate career to become the founder of a wellness startup is not a move you make lightly. I bailed out of a decade-long position as a corporate lawyer to launch gut health brand JERMS in 2023. And I don’t regret a thing.

How AI startups can solve the GPU pricing puzzle – 6 tips from a CFO

For AI startups, choosing a GPU provider is one of the most important decisions they will make. The right provider can be the key to explosive growth, while the wrong one can be a massive drain on already limited cash reserves.

Shiro Theuri appointed as Glovo Chief Technology Officer

Glovo has appointed Shiro Theuri as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Previously serving as the Senior Director of Engineering since 2022, Theuri’s new mandate is to elevate Glovo’s technological and innovative prowess, ensuring the platform delivers an exceptional experience for customers, couriers, and partners alike.

Coventry robotics firm enters Spanish market with €1.4M deal

Coventry-based Expert Technologies Group has secured a significant contract in Spain, bolstered by a €1.4 million financing arrangement.