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.

Building resilient supply chains: The role of source-to-contract management in mitigating risk

In today’s global economy, along with ever-present geo-political unrest, building a resilient supply chain is not just a strategic advantage, it is a necessity. Besides external risk factors, procurement fraud in the UK cost the private and public sectors £157.8 billion and £50.2 billion respectively.

Employers must prioritise mental health as a key aspect of overall health and wellbeing

With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is keen to increase understanding that mental health underpins all other aspects of health and wellbeing and it must be prioritised by employers, as work is an ideal place to provide support.

Translation vs Localisation: Understanding multilingual SEO

For businesses operating in international markets, a solid multilingual search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy is key to increasing the visibility of your website, products and services across your target countries, and allowing those audiences to find you organically.

Startups in the North-East receive a much-needed leg-up

Teesside marketing agency, Outrank, which has been delivering award-winning digital marketing services to businesses across the UK since 2018, has teamed up with organisations including Teesside University, The North East LEP and DWP to offer a free package of support worth £15,000 to promising startups in the region.

Twenty years on, has tech learnt the lessons from how Facebook handled Eduardo Saverin's defenestration?
Twenty years on, has tech learnt the lessons from how Facebook handled Eduardo Saverin’s defenestration?

Twenty years ago, Eduardo Saverin was ousted from Facebook. The drama that unfolded became the plot of The Social Network, showcasing how Zuckerberg ousted his friend and business partner, Saverin, in an underhand manoeuvre.

Mindstone announces crowdfunding campaign to democratise access to AI

Mindstone, the upskilling platform bridging the gap between the potential and practical use of AI to boost productivity, announces the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to extend the AI opportunity to its community.

Sir Stelios calls for applications for the Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs

Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands including easyJet and Founder and President of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, are proud to launch the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2024 now in its 16th year.

44% of businesses prioritise digital accessibility, yet only 19% implement it effectively

Applause, a company in testing and digital quality, has released the findings from its third annual Accessibility and Inclusive Design Survey. The results indicate an increasing focus on digital accessibility and inclusive design within companies.

Report: opportunities for UK tech across Taiwan’s semiconductor sector

Huge opportunities for UK companies across the semiconductor industry in Taiwan are revealed in a new report, published as part of the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

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.

The different ways of securing business loans for startups

Securing funding is a critical step for startups, often dictating the pace and direction of growth. Business loans remain one of the most traditional and reliable means to raise capital. Understanding the various methods available for securing these loans can empower entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, ensuring they choose the right financial support to match their needs and circumstances.