71% of startup founders sacrifice private lives for work

ULTRA VC, an impact-focused EU startup accelerator and early-stage investor, has surveyed startup founders aged 18 to 60+ on how they maintain work-life balance enroute to success.

Mental health awareness month: managing workplace stressors

In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to address the stresses of modern life, particularly those stemming from the workplace.

Burnout burdens should be shared

Mental health is on the agenda this month. For founders though it is a concern every day of the month, including at weekends.

Ocean 14 Capital Fund I reaches hard cap of €200 million

the Ocean 14 Capital Fund I, focusing exclusively on the multi-trillion-dollar ‘blue economy,’ has announced it has closed on €201 million to support its mission of funding sustainable solutions to improve ocean health.

Triomics and its GenAI-powered oncology platform raises $15M

Currently, oncology staff must manually search thousands of patient health records to find the right trials or care pathways for their patients. Triomics is announcing it has raised $15M to help cancer centres streamline these workflows and process oncology data at scale by applying their framework to build, institution-tuned large language models (OncoLLM) and use case-specific software.

Economy has ‘turned a corner’ as UK emerges from recession

The UK economy has emerged from a recession fuelled by stronger-than-expected growth between January and March, according to official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Superfy raises $6.7m for its Gen Z-targeted social networking app

Superfy, the AI-powered social networking platform catering to Gen Z, has successfully raised a further $2.2m in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to $6.7m.

7 startups selected to reshape the Agri-food sector

ICONE, a project by GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) promoting the competitiveness of Cambodian businesses, and Eatable Adventures, a Foodtech accelerator, collaborate to drive innovation in the agri-food sector in northwest Cambodia.

AI accelerator for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme

As part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, Digital Catapult has announced that seven companies from across the country will join its High Growth AI Accelerator for transport, to drive adoption of AI and machine learning (ML).

Xtend secures £40M to redefine robotics with AI-powered common sense

XTEND, the developer of XOS, an AI-driven operating system that is transforming the interaction between humans and drones and robots, announced its £40 million Series B funding.

Artion raises €1.4M to address legally required inspections

The Belgian scaleup Artion announces that it has completed an investment round of €1.4 million.

3t secures $100 million of financing to drive ambitious growth trajectory

3t, a player in the provision of training, learning technologies and simulation solutions for safety-critical industries, has achieved a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by successfully issuing bonds on the Norwegian Stock Market, raising $100 million in financing to aid planned strategic acquisitions.

Stratiphy leads £1M consortium for AI solutions in financial services

Stratiphy, an investment strategy builder technology firm that makes personalised investment solutions scalable, has announced the consortium it leads has been awarded a grant of £1 million from Innovate UK.

Most UK entrepreneurs leverage AI, blockchain and cloud computing to boost efficiency

More than half of UK business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs (56%) are expanding their focus beyond British shores, motivated by the growth potential and increased flexibility available in other global markets.

The 22nd everywoman Entrepreneur Awards Open for Nominations

The 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, are open for nominations. Female entrepreneurs have until 3rd June 2024 to submit their entries to the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business.

Hysata, the Australian green hydrogen electrolyser manufacturer, raises $111m

Australia-based Hysata is developing new high-efficiency electrolysers that aim to produce green hydrogen at scale with higher energy efficiency and lower costs than alternative technologies. The company’s technology combines engineering and science in a unique capillary-fed alkaline electrolyser that uses less energy to convert water to hydrogen.

Gen Z FinTech Prograd Announces Expansion To US After Successful UK Launch

Prograd, the UK’s leading financial literacy platform for Gen Z, has announced that it is expanding to the US in September this year.

Meet the Company Using Tech To Revolutionise Self-Storage

In an era where instant deliveries and digital convenience reign supreme, The Box Co. is making waves in the self-storage industry with its innovative approach. 

Startups Magazine partners with Climb24, the UK’s festival of innovation, industry, and investment

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Climb24, the UK’s festival of innovation, industry and investment, which will return to Leeds on June 5th – 6th, 2024.

British business excellence celebrated in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced this week, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.