Splight Inc. secures $12M to tackle energy curtailment

Splight, an AI startup pioneering grid operations technologies, announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing $12M.

Blue Earth announces Waterhaul’s investment to propel ocean health & environmental impact

From the rugged coasts of Cornwall, Waterhaul emerges as a beacon of innovation in the battle against plastic pollution. Transforming discarded fishing nets into stylish sunglasses, this enterprise embodies sustainable change.

UK innovators achieve milestone in airborne 5G connectivity with successful demo flights

An advanced airborne 5G connectivity system has been successfully integrated into a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, completing a series of demonstration flights. Developed by Stratospheric Platforms Limited (SPL), a Non-Terrestrial Networks telecoms developer, in collaboration with Britten-Norman, this cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionise wide-scale high-performance 5G coverage.

Global Venture Ecosystem unveils AI investment advisor ‘Claudia’ powered by Anthropic

Axevil Capital, an international digital venture ecosystem facilitating investments in top-tier global tech companies, introduced Claudia, an AI-powered investment advisor.

SoSafe Research: Cybersecurity threats hit five-year peak

New research by SoSafe revealed that 85% of UK security professionals believe the current threat landscape is the toughest it has been in five years, with only 44% hopeful for improvement in the next 12 months. The alarming rise in cybercrime is overwhelming organisations.

Building a data strategy from the ground up

Natalie Cramp, Consultant and Strategic Advisor of commercial data solutions provider JMAN Group, explains why startups should prioritise data from day one.

Alibaba empowers 500,000 merchants with AI Toolkit ‘Aidge’

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group announced that around 500,000 merchants had integrated its generative AI toolkit, “Aidge”, into over 40 e-commerce scenarios. Launched last November, the toolkit’s daily application programming interface (API) calls have consistently doubled every two months, now surpassing 50 million.

Transforming the future achieving operational excellence in remote work

As companies worldwide adapt to the demands of remote work and evolving business landscapes, Lydia Kothmeier, VP of Operations at Storyblok, offers a unique perspective on achieving operational excellence.

What the changing social media landscape means for SMEs

 In today’s digital age, SMEs are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation and providing essential services across various sectors. However, the rapidly evolving social media landscape poses unique challenges, as well as opportunities, for these businesses.

Press Coverage in Digital Marketing and PR

When it comes to raising awareness of your brand or product, press coverage stands out as a powerful tool for companies aiming to enhance their visibility and credibility.

James Clough on Robin AI’s role in the evolving legaltech landscape

James Clough is the CTO and Co-Founder of Robin AI, a legaltech startup aiming to revolutionise the legal industry through advanced AI technology. Founded with the vision of making legal services more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective, Robin AI combines machine learning algorithms with expert legal knowledge.

NetFabric secures $2.2M to revolutionise network monitoring

NetFabric, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, has announced the successful closure of a $2.2 million pre-seed funding round. This investment, led by Founderful and Playfair Capital, marks a significant milestone in NetFabric’s quest to revolutionise network observability.

UK public concerned about rushed adoption of AI in personalised medicine

New research indicates that 57% of the UK population fears the rapid adoption of AI in personalised medicine is outpacing the necessary training for safe system use. Additionally, 49% are worried about health data protection in this context.

Wealthbrite raises £200,000 to close financial literacy gap

Wealthbrite, a company known for its AI-driven accelerator programmes, has secured £200,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors to facilitate its expansion into new markets.

ACE Money Transfer achieves 40% growth in remittances with Trustly’s pay by bank

The collaboration between ACE Money Transfer, an international financial service provider, and Trustly, a company in global open banking payments, has transformed the remittance landscape. Customers have benefited from this partnership through personalised remittance experiences featuring competitive exchange rates, low transfer costs, and enhanced security.

Pioneering drug discovery: Oxford University and Apollo Therapeutics unite

The University of Oxford has partnered with Apollo Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, to accelerate drug discovery and development. This collaboration aims to translate Oxford’s biomedical breakthroughs into new, impactful medicines.

Bryd raises $300K to boost success with Slack

Bryd, a consultancy specialising in productivity and a Slack-first partner, recently secured $300,000 in seed funding from angel investors. This milestone underscored Bryd’s mission to revolutionise how businesses utilise and comprehend Slack’s extensive features.

The last thing startups want to deal with is decision fatigue: Here’s how Agnostic AI can help

Let’s be real, startups have a lot on their plate from day zero. From product development and hiring to securing funding and contingency planning, there are just so many things to get through.

Announcing the Sustainability Expo Europe at RAI Amsterdam

The Sustainability Expo Europe, hosts 500+ sustainability professionals for a two day in person event at the RAI Amsterdam, 1st – 2nd October 2024!

Unlocking Profit Potential: How businesses can leverage AI for increased profitability

Businesses in the UK are increasingly seeing their margins squeezed by external factors. Cost pressures, including rising energy costs, wage inflation, and raw material price hikes, have all hit the bottom line of businesses. Meanwhile, consumer price inflation and post-COVID social shifts have significantly impacted sales patterns. All this can seriously harm a business’s ability to stay afloat in uncertain times, making the future look bleak for many business owners.