New data reveals that nearly three in ten (29%) small business owners in the UK have received financial backing from a family member, with three-quarters (74%) stating it was essential for setting up their business.
Startups Magazine had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with Jason Carter, Founder and CEO of The Podcast Show, an international festival for the business of podcasting, happening on the 22nd – 23rd May 2024. As well as being the founder of The Podcast Show, Jason Carter is the former BBC Music Head of Live Events, International, Founder of BBC Introducing for 20+ years and now founder of GetOnMusicMedia, a fresh thinking and exciting music, media, and broadcast agency.
On World Bee Day, more attention is being drawn to the urgent need to protect these vital pollinators. Amid growing concerns over declining bee populations, a new wave of innovative startups is emerging, dedicated to supporting and revitalising bee health.
The majority of people in the UK feel alienated from entrepreneurship, according to new research from inclusive business charity Hatch Enterprise. The data revealed that 74% of people did not believe that an entrepreneur was someone that resembled them.
Businesses seeking short-term capital can now access funding rapidly thanks to a new partnership between Experian and alternative lender TRIVER.
Artisan AI, a startup developing AI employees and software for enterprise companies, raised $7.3 million in a round led by Oliver Jung, an early investor in Airbnb, Rippling, and Revolut.
New data from the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) showed that its members invested £505 million in early-stage companies across the UK during 2023.
Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish unveiled its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addressed the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.
Qomodo, the Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity company, announced it had raised a £1.3 million pre-seed funding round led by Expeditions Fund, with participation from Amadeus Capital Partners, Auriga Cyber Ventures, Nio Advisors, McNally Capital, Ventures Together, and previous investor Techstars.
ABB announced a minority investment in Ndustrial, a US-based clean technology startup that developed an AI-powered energy management platform.
Over the last two articles we discussed how to identify the problems that cause stress and then how to measure their severity.
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) was introduced to the UK 30 years ago with the intention of encouraging private investment into smaller higher-risk and earlier-stage businesses. Alongside the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), launched in 2012 and aimed at very early-stage startups, these schemes were designed to provide valuable financial support t0 British entrepreneurs and fuel economic growth.
In today’s business world, artificial intelligence (AI) is more than only a buzzword; it’s a game-changer. From revolutionising customer experiences to optimising operations, AI has transformed the way businesses operate now. Let us take a closer look at how AI is reshaping modern business plans and what it means for entrepreneurs like you.
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to address the stresses of modern life, particularly those stemming from the workplace. Pressures at work are a part of life, regardless of age, experience, or job title, and it’s not necessarily negative.
Last month, on the front page of The Times, new statistics about sickness claims showed that they were worsening nationwide, with the most significant proportional increases occurring in commuter and rural areas that usually had a lower dependence on benefits.
In the age of the always-on economy, even the mightiest of businesses are vulnerable to the debilitating effects of digital downtime.
BRAIN.Q, an emerging global specialist in AI-driven brain longevity therapeutics, announced promising results from its US multicentre randomised controlled study, EMAGINE.
The Apprentice quarter finalist, freelance consultant, and startup advisor, Steve Darken, joined the Spreckley team in London for an exclusive presentation on startups, the importance of PR, and The Apprentice! Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Anna Wood, was lucky enough to be invited along to learn more about Steve and his experience.
Tech.eu opened the London Stock Exchange in celebration of its annual Tech.eu Summit, held in London for the first time.
Phlux Technology, a manufacturer of avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors, Airbus Defence and Space, and The University of Sheffield have embarked on a €500,000 project to build more efficient free-space optical communications (FSOC) satellite terminals.
