Lack of finance forces 31% of SMEs to pause business

Nearly a third (31%) of UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have had to stop or pause an area of their business because of a lack of finance over the last couple of years.

Oxford University Innovation hosts investors and spinouts

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) will welcome more than 50 investors today (Tuesday, June 25) for the first ever Deep Tech focused showcase day in Oxford to connect them with spinout companies seeking investment and partnership.

Ability AI secures $1.1M to automate marketing intelligence

Ability AI, a martech startup specialising in full-cycle paid marketing automation with the help of autonomous AI agents, announced that it has raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding from SMRK VC as a lead investor, with the participation of other funds and angels.

Using a commercial mindset in legal negotiations (and vice versa)

When we ask our clients for feedback on our services, one of the things we commonly hear is that they appreciate our ‘commercial mindset’ when drafting and negotiating legal documents and carrying out legal discussions.

How much should I be spending on an accountant each year?

In the UK, small businesses spend an average of around 5% of their annual turnover on accounting. The size of the company and the complexity of its services and arrangements can contribute to their accounting spend.

Are you getting the most from your influencer marketing budget?

According to Statista, the influencer marketing industry will reach a value of $24 billion by the end of 2024.

Skynopy raises $3.1M to bring connectivity to LEO satellites

Skynopy, a Paris-based space startup specialised in satellite connectivity, announces a fundraising of $3.1M closed in only three weeks, just months after its creation.

Speculate wisely to accumulate sustainably: balancing cashflow and marketing investment
This article is part 3 of 10 in the series Navigating Critical Change

When you had that incredible idea for a new venture, a business where you could be your own boss, leave that unrewarding career, change the world and/or set yourself and your family up for the future, you didn’t think your nemesis, your night time insomnia gremlin, your palpable stress and relationship breaker would be….cashflow.

2024’s most influential digital health tech trends

The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed the rapid growth and widespread adoption of digital health solutions, with the UK market expected to grow to $18 billion by 2029.

AWS Showcases Generative AI Capabilities at Computex 2024

At COMPUTEX 2024, Xia Zhang, Enterprise Strategist at AWS, delivered a compelling presentation on the transformative potential of generative AI and AWS’s comprehensive data strategies. Zhang emphasised that data is the cornerstone of generative AI, outlining AWS’s integrated and secure solutions that span from silicon to software.

Patient and doctor duo team up to launch Apo

Apo, a digital health startup, announced its upcoming launch, a new platform dedicated to revolutionising the management of musculoskeletal (MSK) health.

Raily raises $1.7M in pre-seed round to transform social connectivity with AI

Feeling the strain of loneliness and social anxiety in today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world? You’re not alone. Many people are struggling to find genuine, meaningful connections in a sea of superficial online interactions.

Building the bigger picture: data engineering in marketing

Chances are that you’ve heard the phrase ‘data-driven marketing’ – but what does it really mean?

SINE Digital appoints industry heavyweights to accelerate growth and development

SINE Digital, the performance marketing agency, has announced the appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite as Chairman and Robin Price as Non-Executive Director (NED).

The Hustle Awards 2024 host announced!

We are thrilled to announce that Doc Brown will be our host for the Hustle Awards evening on 18th July at The Steel Yard, London!

AimHi Earth uncovers crisis in workplace climate engagement

Bosses are under increased scrutiny, following a new report from a leading climate and sustainability training organisation revealing that nearly all workers (93%) don’t know how their company’s sustainability strategy applies to their day-to-day jobs.

Crimson Education Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Transform Education Landscape and Skills Development

Crimson Education, a global leader in education and technology, has partnered with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform, to expand to Saudi Arabia.

PQShield delivers quantum resistant cryptography with $37M Series B funding

PQShield, a cyber security company specialising in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), has raised $37 million in Series B funding led by Addition, with participation from new investors Chevron Technology Ventures, Legal & General, and Braavos Capital, together with existing backers, Oxford Science Enterprises.

Climate Tech investment and innovation: challenges and opportunities

Guy Hayler is co-founder of Blue Earth Summit, a 5,000 strong annual event in London that connects climate tech and planet positive innovators, investors, campaigners and policy makers.

Research reveals critical issues for UK small businesses

As the general election approaches, Insights from small business insurer Simply Business has revealed the most pressing issues within the sector.