Applications Open for Eureka Park at CES 2025

Applications to exhibit at Eureka Park at CES 2025 are now open, offering startups a prime opportunity to showcase their innovations on a global stage.

Ittybit Secures £1.5m Oversubscribed Funding Round to Revolutionise Media File Management

Ittybit, a developer tools company, has announced the successful closure of a £1.5 million oversubscribed funding round, led by Mercuri and Sure Valley Ventures. This investment will enable Ittybit to further its mission of making  AI-led media pipelines accessible to developers worldwide.

Kneron Launches Edge AI server and AI-embedded PC with its Edge GPT AI chip

Kneron, the San Diego-based full-stack AI company known for its neural processing units (NPUs), has released its latest Edge AI server and an AI-embedded PC.

Brevel Launches Commercial Plant for Microalgae Protein Supply

Microalgae protein company Brevel has inaugurated its first commercial plant, a massive 27,000-square-foot facility poised to churn out hundreds of tons of protein powder annually.

Supplai Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Revolutionise Freight Transportation Industry

Supplai, introduces an innovative freight logistics solution, and has expanded to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

Wall Street English Partners with HCLTech to Offer Business English Training

Wall Street English, a company in English language training, announced a corporate partnership with HCLTech, a global technology company, to offer English language courses to IT professionals.

If life gives you Lemons – use them to revolutionise SaaS management

Matt Bird, Co-Founder of Lemon, grew up in Shropshire and attended school in North Wales where his entrepreneurial spirit emerged during his school days – when he started selling CDs.

How Online Presence Affects Due Diligence And How Digital PR Can Help

In the modern era of increased digital connectivity, more startups and entrepreneurs have to undergo due diligence processes before forming business relationships or making important decisions, such as committing to investments.

Improved wellbeing efforts can’t curb quiet quitting

Employers are ramping up health and wellbeing support for their employees, according to the latest research from Towergate Health & Protection. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of employers say they now offer more support than they did two years ago, with 42% offering “much more” support. This positive move can help alleviate many problems faced by employees.

Storyblok raises $80M Series C to advance intelligent content management

Storyblok, the modern content management system (CMS) for all teams, has announced the close of its $80 million Series C financing, bringing the total amount raised to $138 million. Brighton Park Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors HV Capital, Mubadala Capital, 3VC, and firstminute capital.

InnoVEX 2024 Attracts 400 Startups from Over 30 Countries & Regions

InnoVEX 2024 is being held from June 4th to 7th 2024 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX) Hall 2. One of the organisers of the event, Taipei Computer Association (TCA) stated that InnoVEX 2024 will focus on AI, Green Tech, Semiconductor Applications, and Smart Mobility; reflecting the current ongoing trends in the tech industry.

Businesses expect growth as activity reaches 2 year high, CBI survey

Businesses are looking forward to growth in the coming months, as activity across the private sector showed its strongest performance in nearly two years.

New Digital Catapult Cohort to Trial CHERI Cyber Security Tech in UK

Digital Catapult has announced that a new cohort of companies will join Digital Security by Design’s (DSbD) Technology Access Programme (TAP) to trial necessary new cyber security solutions.

Don’t Get Left Behind: How FinOps Can Make or Break Your Business

A recent survey from technology consultancy esynergy indicates that an increasing number of enterprise organisations are turning to FinOps as an approach to significantly optimise cloud spending during times of cost and climate concerns.

Neople raises €6 million to internationally expand and build an AI-training centre

Dutch startup Neople, a software solution that creates AI co-workers for e-commerce customer support teams, raised a €6 million investment round led by Newion and Simon Capital.

Unruly Capital Launches Venture Capital Dashboard, Setting New Transparency Standard

Unruly Capital, a venture firm committed to breaking conventions and supporting futuretech, has launched its new Venture Capital Dashboard. This tool provides unmatched insight into their investment activities, setting a new standard for transparency in the venture capital industry.

How going beyond conventional funding routes can lead purpose-led startups to commercial success

Kevin Wright is Chief Brand Officer and business strategist at Showerkap, a tech company on a mission to change how people use water and energy. Its platform combines engineering and behavioural science in a first-of-its-kind smart technology, enabling users to reduce water waste, carbon emissions and costs.

imagino raises €25 million to drive growth and international expansion

imagino, a Paris-based marketing technology provider, announced a €25 million Series A investment led by Cathay Innovation and joined by henQ. This investment will accelerate its UK growth and support its US launch.

SMEs urged to register complaints before BBRS closes on 13th December 2024

Eligible SMEs with a business banking complaint were urged to register their complaint ahead of the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) closing to new registrations at midnight on 13th December 2024. SMEs with unresolved eligible complaints against their bank were advised to contact the BBRS to see if it could help.

WeWork’s Bankruptcy Plan Approved

A US bankruptcy judge has approved WeWork’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, enabling the shared office space provider to eliminate $4 billion of debt.