How to provide effective neurodiversity training to managers

With one in seven people in the UK being neurodivergent, most organisations will have neurodiverse employees throughout their workforce.

LiveEO raises €25M to leverage AI-powered satellite data for critical infrastructure and climate risk management

LiveEO, a global player in transforming high-resolution satellite data and AI into actionable insights for managing climate risks and resilience, has secured €25 million in a Series B funding round led by NordicNinja and DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF).

Funding a startup: what are the options?

Startup funding options include ‘traditional’ loans with fixed monthly repayments, but also highly flexible alternatives that address the cash flow needs of a new business and bring expensive asset purchases within reach.

Techspace and Capreon Partner on New Flagship Site in Clerkenwell

Techspace, a provider of flexible workspaces tailored for the tech industry, is launching a new location in Clerkenwell, London, following a major acquisition by Capreon. This new site will accommodate 900 desks and over 1,000 new members.

Climate X raises $18m to project and price climate risks

Climate risk intelligence company Climate X has raised $18 million to accelerate its global expansion and help the world’s leading financial organisations price the impact of climate change across their physical asset portfolios.

Saltroad Raises £575k Pre-Seed Funding to Create Speech and Language Therapy Online Marketplace

Saltroad, founded by a couple from Northern Ireland are looking to tackle the waiting list backlog for accessing speech and language therapy in the UK with a new online platform that matches parents with qualified practitioners. Saltroad is backed by a £575,000 pre-seed funding round, led by Techstart Ventures and London-based Ascension VC.

8 in 10 British businesses recognise the strategic value of data governance

New research from Experian has revealed British businesses recognise the critical role effective data governance plays in today’s modern economy but cite inherent obstacles in putting these practices into action.

DeepL Expands Globally, Introducing Language AI to 165 New Markets

DeepL has unveiled the global launch of its business translation solution, DeepL Pro, expanding to 165 new markets across APAC, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Antarctic regions and territories.

Winning Over International Consumers: A Strategic Guide for UK Brands

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, brands are often struggling to continuously adapt and remain competitive. As global inflation pressures consumer spending and the cost-of-living crisis remains ever-present for so many, UK retailers are facing an 18-month low in non-essential spending, with many Brits prioritising savings over impulse buys.

Kagool awarded FY24 Microsoft UAE Partner of the Year for AI work with Federal Government

Kagool has been awarded the UAE 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for its Generative AI work with the UAE Federal Government.

Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Why Universities Must Pave the Way

It’s not news that today’s world of work is evolving rapidly, being shaped by disruptive forces like artificial intelligence. The ability to think like an entrepreneur is critical to success in such an environment – and it can’t be altered or diminished by AI, which will replace 85 million jobs by next year.

Burnout Britain: 77% of UK Workers Experienced Burnout; 25% of Sick Leave Attributed to It

YuLife, the tech-driven insurance firm committed to inspiring life, has unveiled the findings of a YouGov survey highlighting the prevalence of burnout in the workplace.

Erin Platts appointed as Octopus Ventures CEO

Octopus Ventures has announced the appointment of Erin Platts as its new CEO. Erin will take on her new role in January 2025, following a distinguished 20-year career at the intersection of finance and the technology startup ecosystem.

London fintech: Confidence returns to Silicon Roundabout as fintech opportunities boom

After a lacklustre 2023 for UK fintech investment, 2024 has shown promising growth for London’s fintech sector. Current sentiment from the city indicates a significant rise in job opportunities as investors return.

Nyobolt EV Prototype Sets Benchmark for Ultra-Fast Charging and Efficiency

Nyobolt has advanced its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab to practical application with the debut of its first operational EV prototype.

90% of Corporate Venture Capital invests at Series A

Mountside Ventures, an accelerator and early-stage advisory firm in Europe, has unveiled its 2024 ‘Navigating Corporate Venture Capital’ report, produced in collaboration with Love Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specialising in FinTech, Future of Work, and ConsumerTech.

A look at The Hustle Awards judging day 2024

The 16th May saw our prestigious group of judges come together for The Hustle Awards judging day 2024, sponsored by Anglia Unicorn. Taking place at MYO in London Victoria, the judges vast and diverse array of knowledge and expertise equated in a fantastic day.

How will the Mansion House reforms turbocharge investment in technology and life sciences startups?

In spite of the UK economy averaging a miserly 0.6% economic growth from 2009-19, a number of individual sectors are booming.

STARTUP OLÉ TRIUMPHS IN ITS MOST SUMMERY EDITION, HELD IN MARBELLA

This edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of the Costa del Sol brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, some 250 speakers, more than 100 startups and more than 50 investors/corporates. It was supported by Ayuntamiento de Marbella and Junta de Andalucía.

Starling vs Monzo: An In-Depth Look at Fintech Leaders

The landscape of digital banking has seen a significant transformation, with innovative players like Starling and Monzo at the forefront. This article provides a detailed comparison of these two financial powerhouses, examining their services, fees, user experience, and security measures.