How to communicate with customers in 40+ languages via email without losing your mind

Personalisation is the cardinal rule of email marketing, and localisation is its secret weapon. Speaking to customers in their native tongue – even if they understand English – fosters trust and boosts engagement.

How AI is reshaping customer experiences for SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a unique dilemma today: deliver immersive customer experiences while tackling mounting costs in a high-pressure business environment. 

The misconceptions surrounding legal templates

Misconception: “I can use any legal template I find online; it’s a cost-effective solution.”

Reality: Legal templates may not be tailored to your specific needs and can lead to legal issues. Consulting with a professional is advisable.

Melt&Marble secures €2.76M in EU grants to scale fermentation-based fats

Melt&Marble, a startup in sustainable designer fats, has secured a significant €2.5 million grant, along with the potential for future equity investment, from the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Green Angel Ventures: funding climate innovation
Green Angel Ventures: funding climate innovation

Green Angel Ventures is a UK-based investor specialising in early-stage climate innovation and focused on reducing or removing carbon emissions.

London EV Show gains momentum with enhanced features and global participation

The UK’s premier electric vehicle (EV) event, the London EV Show, is set for an exciting comeback, focusing on startups and entrepreneurial innovation in the EV sector.

Kennet raises record €266m fund, assets exceed €1.3bn

Transatlantic growth equity investor Kennet has successfully raised €266 million for its largest fund to date, Kennet VI. This new fund is already being deployed into capital-efficient B2B SaaS companies across Europe, including Screendragon in Ireland and the UK, and Fluid Topics in France.

Lab designed to accelerate net-zero technologies opened by Prosemino

Prosemino, a venture builder dedicated to developing startups that address the net-zero challenge, has announced the opening of a 2,500 sq ft lab at British Land and AustralianSuper’s Canada Water campus. Supported by a developer and in partnership with Energy Revolution Ventures, Prosemino is pioneering a new approach to creating net-zero technologies.

LYNEports wins Startup Pitch competition at Farnborough International Airshow

LYNEports has emerged as the victor of the Aerospace Xelerated (AX) Startup Pitch Competition at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

IBC2024 Primed to Lead Innovation, Explore Trends and Foster Collaboration across the Global Media Technology Community

IBC2024 is now open for registration, with the global media and entertainment (M&E) industry set to converge on the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September. The event will bring the content and technology community together to showcase game-changing innovations, address media’s most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC Conference.

Eco startup makes waves to give sailing waste a second life

Waste textiles from sailing boats could soon find a new purpose, thanks to a research initiative that upcycles plastic fibres from sails into valuable chemicals, including vanillin – a compound commonly used in cosmetics and food for its vanilla flavour and scent.

Which key metrics matter most for your startup’s success?

You’re ready to launch your startup, which is exciting and scary at the same time. Knowing which key metrics most impact your future success can be a crucial part of the process.

Rent2Cash closes €3 million pre-Seed round to launch rental advance platform

Rent2Cash, the Italian startup offering “rental advance” services, has secured €3 million in a pre-seed round and officially launched its operations in Italy.

Pearl Raises Largest-Ever Investment in Dental AI with $58 Million Round

Pearl, a figure in dental AI, has announced securing $58 million in Series B funding to advance its mission of improving patient care in dentistry. The funding round, led by Left Lane Capital with participation from Smash Capital, Alpha Partners, Craft Ventures, and Neotribe Ventures, represents the largest investment ever in dental AI.

AI could enhance two-thirds of UK jobs

According to recent research from Google, 61% of jobs in the UK could undergo significant changes due to the integration of AI, with only a minimal number facing complete elimination.

Cowbell secures $60M from Zurich Insurance to scale SME cyber operations

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), announced the completion of a $60 million Series C equity investment from Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a prominent global multi-line insurer.

MintNeuro launches EXPLORE to extend advanced neural implant applications

Mint Neurotechnologies (MintNeuro) has unveiled the “EXPLORE” project, funded by a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK through the Biomedical Catalyst Feasibility Competition 2023.

Fundamental issues like a shortage of high-quality data threaten the AI boom

The ODI’s latest white paper, “Building a Better Future with Data and AI,” based on research conducted in early 2024, highlights critical flaws in the UK’s tech infrastructure that could hinder the expected benefits of the AI boom for society, the economy, and individuals. The paper also provides recommendations for fostering diverse and equitable data-centric AI.

Over one-third of young workers report hiring discrimination

New research has uncovered that more than one-third of younger workers believe they have encountered discrimination during the hiring process.

New Native Inc platform lablab.ai partners with AI71 to launch an AI-focused event

New Native Inc’s platform, lablab.ai, dedicated to promoting AI innovation, has announced its support for AI71, an AI company launched by Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and VentureOne. Together, they are organising a hackathon featuring the Falcon Large Language Models.