Workspace of the issue: The Hearth

The Hearth is a women-only co-working space located in the heart of Queens Park. “It provides a much-needed, dedicated space for female members to invest in themselves,” commented Oi Leng Lui, Co-Founder of The Hearth.

Startup Hotspot: Made in Madrid

Spain is often regarded as a startup hotspot, and Barcelona is often people’s first thought when it comes to startup cities, especially as it is known for its big startup events and innovation.

Introducing Muloot Money

Muloot Money, a new financial services brand co-created by UK banking expert Adam Rigler, offers a streamlined approach to money management and a fresh take on international transactions for UK-based businesses and individuals.

UK financial services leaders demand AI for real-time insights

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 unveils reMarkable Paper Pro: world’s thinnest paper tablet with a colour display

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.

Planes & Slice partner to power up UK’s first eSIM-only mobile network

Planes, a renowned digital product studio, proudly announced its pivotal role in developing Slice Mobile, the UK’s first eSIM-only mobile network. By crafting the Slice Mobile app, Planes has made eSIM technology more accessible, setting a new benchmark for a streamlined, user-friendly mobile experience.

Pennies’ micro-donation day raises £30,000 for life-changing causes in one day

Pennies, the innovative fintech charity known for enabling micro-donations, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural Micro-Donation Day on Monday, 26th August 2024. The event not only raised awareness of the growing micro-donation movement but also generated an impressive £30,000 for charities such as Cancer Research UK, MND Association, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

Lineage announces grand prize of $50,000 for Food Chain Innovation Challenge

Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing, recently unveiled more information about its Food Chain Innovation Challenge, revealing the judging panels and the grand prize.

Vanta Unveils New Solutions for the Future of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Vanta, the leading trust management platform, today announced new product features and key milestones aimed at automating GRC workflows and enhancing visibility across security and compliance programs. With the launch of the new Report Centre, improvements to Vendor Risk Management (VRM), and expanded integration capabilities, Vanta is empowering GRC and security teams to maintain a continuous, proactive approach to governance, risk, and compliance.

Tech and Culture to Unite at Birmingham’s Newest Festival, Niyo Fest

A groundbreaking new festival, Niyo Fest, is set to land in Birmingham from October 3-5, bringing together underrepresented communities and leading innovators in culture and technology. Anticipating over 10,000 attendees, the event aims to connect and inspire through a diverse lineup of global speakers, entrepreneurs, and performers.

Fractional – a new way of working for startups and scaleups

Almost every startup I’ve worked in has had a portfolio Finance Director. It’s a concept which has been around for a long time, and it makes perfect sense.

How buycycle’s rapid expansion is pedalling past the competition

buycycle, Europe’s leading marketplace for premium pre-owned bikes, marked its one-year anniversary in the US market with rapid growth, making it the company’s fastest-expanding region to date.

UK business owners have concerns about implementing Labour’s HR reforms

New research from BrightHR reveals significant uncertainty among UK business owners regarding Labour’s proposed employment law reforms.

Digital Catapult launches global accelerator to transform supply chains with deeptech

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.

30 startups from 11 countries will compete to be the best Deep Tech and AI project at South Summit Korea

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.

Small business confidence rebounds with 68% eyeing new growth initiatives

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.

South Summit Madrid 2025 opens the registration period for the Startup Competition

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 and Carbon13 partner to accelerate net zero startups

Herbert Smith Freehills has teamed up with Carbon13 to support the development of high-impact climatetech startups aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

5 Things New Founders Need to Know About Payroll

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.