Crypto Quantique partners with Asia IP distributors for quantum chip security

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced new partnerships with three intellectual property (IP) distributors in the Asia-Pacific region: Kaviaz Technology for Taiwan, LoMicro for China, and KRM for Japan and Korea.

AMD acquires Silo AI to expand enterprise AI solutions globally

AMD has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, Europe’s largest private AI lab, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $665 million. This acquisition marks a pivotal move in AMD’s strategy to offer comprehensive AI solutions grounded in open standards and fostered through strong global partnerships.

How entrepreneurs can maintain wellbeing, from finding balance to avoiding burnout

Many entrepreneurs make a habit of placing a premium on the relentless pursuit of success at all costs. But investing your very soul into starting, developing, growing, and running a venture nonetheless often takes a high emotional toll.

Helsing Secures €450M in Series C Funding to Advance Defence AI

Defence AI innovator Helsing has secured €450 million in a Series C funding round, led by General Catalyst. The round also saw participation from prominent investors such as Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural, and Greenoaks.

Challenging Conventional Thinking – 6 Best Practices from an Entrepreneur

After eight years in the live events industry, working from Paris to New Zealand, I’ve seen the limitations of conventional thinking firsthand. The way I work, and always have done, is by always asking the questions – Why am I doing this? What is the quickest and most effective way I can do this? How can I produce the best results whilst being cost-effective for my clients?

Grand Games Raises $3M to Revolutionise Mobile Gaming

Grand Games, a mobile gaming company transforming social game development, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding and soft-launched its inaugural game just four months after its inception. The funding round was spearheaded by Earlybird Digital East Fund, an investor in Peak Games, with additional support from Laton Ventures.

How higher education institutions can support and improve the local startup community

Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to support and improve local startup communities, driving economic growth and innovation. At Oxford Business College, we have seen first-hand the transformative impact an educational institution can have on its surroundings.

Navigating mental health culture in a multigenerational workplace

The modern workforce is a unique blend of four different generations. In this article, I will provide strategies that can help you navigate the needs and perspectives of each generation, to create a supportive and open workplace culture.

Why every startup needs a video podcasting ecosystem

In today’s fast-paced digital world, standing out can be tough. Traditional marketing tactics are still useful, but let me tell you, video podcasting is a real game-changer. Here’s why every startup needs to jump on this bandwagon and build a video podcasting ecosystem.

Almost 20% of UK businesses avoid discussing future plans with staff

Digital staffing agency Coople surveyed 1,000 UK business leaders to understand how economic conditions have impacted their staffing practices.

Businesses switching to Part Time Offices save on rental bills

Recent data from Hubble, a flexible workspace platform, highlights a significant shift from full-time to part-time office models, with businesses saving nearly 70% on rent.

Changeblock acquires JustCarbon to scale carbon credit market

Changeblock, the company in carbon market facilitation using blockchain technology, has announced plans to acquire JustCarbon, a prominent marketplace for initiating high-integrity, gigatonne-scale carbon removal projects.

Wazoku joins Italian Open Innovation Lookout Observatory

Global innovation scaleup Wazoku has joined the Italian Open Innovation Lookout Observatory, an initiative from the School of Management at Milan Polytechnic. This programme aims to help companies explore and harness the potential of the Italian Open Innovation ecosystem.

Exein Secures €15m Series B, setting global standard for embedded cybersecurity

Exein, a company in embedded IoT cybersecurity, has secured €15 million in a Series B funding round.

Chorology sets new standard in compliance and data security posture management

CHOROLOGY, a pioneer in compliance and security posture management, has recently come out of stealth mode to offer innovative data governance solutions. Built on patented Deep Artificial Intelligence technology, CHOROLOGY aims to address the challenges of ineffective enterprise data compliance, security, and privacy solutions.

NALA raises $40m to build cross-border payments for emerging markets

NALA, a UK fintech company, announces that it has raised $40 million in Series A funding to support its global expansion and enhance the reliability of payments to Africa by developing its payment rails.

Embracing flexible workspace as your business grows

Flexible workspaces can be an attractive option for emerging businesses, in comparison to traditional office settings. Across the UK, flexible space is experiencing a massive surge in demand.

Branding at launch: your unsung hero or just another line?
This article is part 4 of 10 in the series Navigating Critical Change

Everywhere you turn, there’s content from ‘brand experts’ arguing the absolute necessity of having a disruptive and unique brand strategy from day zero. But let’s take a moment to cut through to what this actually looks like.

How to check the financial health of your startup

A financial health check of your business helps track progress and the speed at which your business can achieve this. It paints a picture of the direction your business is heading in and provides a point of comparison.

Index Ventures raises $2.3 billion startup fund

Index Ventures has announced a $2.3 billion fund, that will be used to invest in startups across Europe, the US, and Israel in order to take advantage of recent breakthroughs in AI.