Why the Middle East is ahead of Europe on plastic waste

People worldwide are concerned about plastic waste in the environment, especially in the oceans.

Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam

Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder Architecture.

67% of marketers look to AI to increase video content

More than two-thirds (67%) of marketers are looking at Artificial Intelligence to help improve the way they manage video assets, as brands struggle to cope with the increasing volume of content to fuel multichannel campaigns.

Synthesia 2.0 – the work-oriented AI-enabled video communication platform

Synthesia has introduced Synthesia 2.0, the newest iteration of its work-oriented AI-enabled video communication platform for the future of work.

31% of SMEs had to stop or pause business due to lack of financing

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.

Three-quarters of businesses looking to switch workspace

An independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found:

76% are actively considering changing their workspace or expect to do so in the next year.
59% feel that flexible or coworking spaces are the best fit for their business’ needs.
45% of businesses currently using flexible workspaces are unlikely to ever rent their own private office again.

neustark secures $69M to expand carbon removal solution

neustark, a Switzerland-based carbon removal provider, has raised $69 million in a funding round to underpin its rapid scale-up in the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market.

Global competition seeking healthcare innovators

The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, announces the launch of its 2024 Innovation Competition, inviting entrepreneurs and startups to showcase groundbreaking solutions that address the world’s most urgent healthcare challenges.

10 Expert Steps Startups Can Take to Stop Apologising, Silence That Inner Critic and Find Confidence

This month, I am unapologetically celebrating the success of my debut book ‘STOP APOLOGISING – Silence Your Inner Critic, Find Your Confidence, Stop Saying Sorry’ as it continues to soar the global book charts… so, I would like to share with you my 10 expert steps startups can take to stop apologising, silence that inner critic and dind confidence…

Ukraine’s tech entrepreneurs showcase innovation

Ukraine’s tech ecosystem continues to thrive despite the war. The PowerUp Ukraine conference that took place on June 18, 2024 in Kyiv – organised by Glovo, one of the largest European tech firms present in the country, and the Ukrainian Startup Fund – had a simple message: Ukraine is open for business and international companies should invest to support innovation and growth in the country.

Q&A with Oxylabs: the future of data analytics

Rytis Ulys holds over eight years of experience in various analytical and consulting roles in both startup businesses and enterprise-grade organisations. Currently, he is leading a team of seven data professionals at Oxylabs, a web intelligence acquisition platform. Rytis managed to build one of the company’s core teams from scratch in just two years.

Research reveals side-hustles leading route for UK startups

Starting a side-hustle is the leading route to starting a business in the UK, according to new data from Small Business Britain and eBay, which found more than a third of small businesses (39%) now startup this way.

What is the equivalent of the golf course for women?

What is the equivalent of the golf course for women when it comes to learning about investing opportunities, and where can women meet investors and vice versa?

Startups Magazine announces key promotions

Startups Magazine is pleased to announce the promotion of two key team members, Rachel Boswell and Anna Wood, who will be taking on new roles within the organisation.

Celebrating disabled founders

Entrepreneurship presents vast opportunities for people looking to work for themselves and make their hobby or interest their career. According to a report by Lloyds Bank, 25% of entrepreneurs in the UK are disabled or neurodiverse.

83% of UK businesses willing to pay a higher wage to those with AI skills

New data reveals that 83% of UK businesses are willing to pay a higher wage to those with AI skills amid hiring challenges, with many moving their search away from fulltime staff.

MiddleGame Ventures initial close of fintech fund with targeted €150M

MiddleGame Ventures (MGV), a Luxembourg-based investment firm focused on fintech startups, announced that it has raised a new fund targeting early-stage investments in Europe.

Net Zero Company raises $5.5M to improve access to carbon removals

Net Zero Company, an impact company on a mission to make carbon removals more accessible, announces the completion of a $5.5 million seed round. The funding will be used to support global expansion and the launch of a new product suite, including the Carbon Removal Token, a real-world, asset-backed token.

Is your enterprise software holding you back?

In 2023, global spending on enterprise software exceeded $900 billion, according to Statista. In many cases, enterprise tech offers a quick, affordable solution to everyday business needs, but sometimes you’ll find yourself tied into frustrating, inefficient software.

Governance – the bible for businesses

Up to 90% of startups fail and never pass the series B stage, which means that one in four startups succeed within their first five years.