PolyBox Secures £500,000 for AI Marketing Technology

Northstar Ventures invested £300,000 in Polybox to support the development of its innovative AI marketing technology and team expansion.

Enifer Secures €36M to Address Global Protein Demand with Proprietary Mycoprotein

Finnish mycoprotein company Enifer announced the completion of a funding package to start constructing a unique food-grade mycoprotein factory in Kirkkonummi, Finland.

Tips for Building a Successful Side Hustle

There’s a noticeable trend towards people seeking greater flexibility in their careers. With the rising cost of living and widespread job losses, many individuals are turning to additional sources of income for financial stability.

DES2024 to explore the ethical and humanistic challenges of AI with a focus on new regulations

Artificial intelligence has become the great technology par excellence of 2024, and of recent years, due to the revolution it has brought about in the transformation of businesses, the emergence of new models and the maximisation of efficiency in processes and equipment.

5 Tips to Improve User Experience of Your Ecommerce Website

Ecommerce has become fiercely competitive, especially after COVID-19 since most businesses have started selling online. To stand out in this overcrowded space, attracting and retaining customers is a tough job.

Sony, SoundCloud and London Stock Exchange join Climb24 line-up

More speakers have been revealed for Climb24, a two-day festival that will bring ambitious startups and the investor community together. Taking place on June 5th – 6th, more than 150 global speakers will descend on Leeds Dock to share insights, knowledge and experience.

Global Tech Company Mikenopa Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Drive Growth in Hospitality Sector

Mikenopa, a global full-service provider of guest internet and other IP networking solutions for majority of international hotel chains, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia in collaboration with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

The Exploration Company Secures ESA Contract to Develop LEO Cargo Return Service

The Exploration Company, a European commercial space firm building and operating a reusable space capsule called ‘Nyx’, announced it had secured the European Space Agency (ESA) as an anchor client through a new contract obtained via a competitive tender process to develop a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Cargo Return Service.

To Bridge the Gap for Climate Solutions, Start With Early Adopters

It’s still possible to prevent the most severe consequences of climate change, but it will require bold and decisive action.

As UK Election Approaches, One in Six Workers Fall Out with Colleague Over Political Views

As the UK election nears, HiBob, the company behind the HR platform Bob, revealed that one in six (17%) Brits had fallen out with a colleague or manager over opposing political views. Additionally, almost a third (31%) felt uncomfortable voicing an opinion at work, preventing them from bringing their full self into the office.

Super-Sub Partners with Luscid to Revolutionise Australian Sponsorship Market

Super-Sub, an independent Australian sports and culture business, partnered with UK sponsorship insights platform Luscid to enable brands to make smarter and more impactful partnership decisions by addressing the lack of data in the Australian sports and entertainment rights market.

Boyce Precision Engineering achieves 25% stock reduction and 20% year-on-year growth with Forterro

Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) transformed its purchasing, stock holding, and customer auditing processes by adopting the Forterro MRP solution, 123Insight. This resulted in a 20% year-on-year growth and a 25% reduction in stock.

Femtech startup Unfabled moves HQ to WeWork Paddington

WeWork has announced that Unfabled, a prominent destination for women’s health and wellbeing, had moved its headquarters to WeWork 2 Eastbourne Terrace in Paddington. The company prioritised a flexible workspace solution to support its ambitious growth plans and meet the needs of its modern workforce.

NEC X invests in Verdi, integrates AI platform with NEC’s CropScope

NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation accelerator backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, announced a new investment in Verdi Expeditions, the world’s first scalable platform for farm automation and personalised plant healthcare.

Evergrowth and Apolo Merge to Revolutionise AI-Powered Sales Strategies; Pre-Seed Round Hits Baltic Record €2.5 Million

Evergrowth, an AI-powered B2B account-based sales platform, announced a merger with Apolo Mktng, which uses AI to deliver personalised marketing solutions.

FuturePlus Partners with CorpCare to Transform Sustainability in the Caribbean

Sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform FuturePlus has partnered with CorpCare, an ESG consultancy firm, to enhance its sustainability offerings in the Caribbean, a region acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

New Privacy Research Identifies AI as a Rising Threat Comparable to Cybercrime

New research has revealed significant concerns about the future threat posed by AI and machine learning to privacy.

Why all successful business leaders need to master themselves before their team

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of business, leadership is often depicted as a combination of charisma, strategic acumen, and the ability to inspire action. We idolise visionary CEOs who seem to effortlessly steer their companies to success, marvelling at their strategic brilliance and decisive leadership.

KARRI Secures £775,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Smart Walkie-Talkie for Safe Child-Parent Communication

KARRI, a startup developing a smart walkie-talkie for children, has raised £775,000 in pre-seed funding.

How to encourage help-seeking behaviour at your startup

Studies show one in four people in the UK are struggling with their mental health, with the most common complaint employee assistance programme providers receive being about stress.