Malted AI closes £6M to shrink AI models

Malted AI, the Scottish AI firm helping enterprises to build smaller, more focused AI models with greater performance at a fraction of the cost, announced that it has secured £6 million in seed investment, led by Hoxton Ventures and joined by Creator Fund and angel investors.

Glowb Launches App to Boost Savings for UK Homeowners, Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition

Solar startup Glowb partnered with Zoa Technologies to launch an AI-powered app that addressed a significant pain point in the renewable energy sector.

Purple Dot raises $10M to help brands reduce unsold inventory

Purple Dot, the pioneering e-commerce pre-order and waitlist platform, has announced the closure of a $10 million Series A funding round.

Proofworks unlocks digital transformation in the spirits industry

Proofworks has launched with a proprietary SaaS solution to digitalise the entire spirits supply chain, from production, maturation and bottling, to customer engagement and digital ownership.

Accel raises $650 million European startup fund

Accel, the Silicon Valley investor known for backing Monzo, GoCardless, and Synthesia, has raised a $650 million European startup fund.

STARTUP OLÉ CELEBRATES ITS MOST SUMMERY EDITION IN MARBELLA, ACCELERATING THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE ECOSYSTEM

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Marbella will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024 at the Andalucía Lab headquarters, with the support of relevant public administrations such as the Department of University, Research and Innovation of Junta de Andalucía and Ayuntamiento de Marbella.

Historic Opportunity to Scale Investment in European Tech, Strengthening Sovereignty and Competitiveness

Over the past several months, a group of independent experts collaborated to develop findings, opportunities, and recommendations aimed at enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty.

Eight startups selected for Mega Green Accelerator to advance innovative climate solutions

Today (15th May 2024), PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs and partners announced details of the eight startup companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that have been selected to participate in the Mega Green Accelerator. The selected participants have all submitted an innovative solution focused on either advancing the circular economy, transitioning to clean energy, or mitigating climate change through technologies to improve water use and agricultural processes. Timed to coincide with this year’s GPCA Plastics Conference, themed “Innovating for Sustainable Growth”, the selected startups also presented to industry leaders who are accelerating the development of a circular economy in the region.

Coverage Compass: Finding Your Way Through the Maze of Life Insurance Options

Navigating the world of life insurance can feel like traversing a maze, with countless options and complexities to consider.

South Summit Madrid 2024 brings together 500 speakers, 121 investment funds and 24 unicorns from all over the world

South Summit Madrid 2024, co-organised by IE University, continues to bring together world leaders and experts from the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem for its 13th edition, which will be held from June 5 to 7 at La Nave in Madrid under the slogan ‘Human by Design’. The main meeting for startups, investors and corporations has announced its content programme in which nearly 500 speakers – 60% of them of international origin – 121 investment funds and 24 unicorns will unravel the keys for innovation and technology to be developed to improve the quality of life of human beings.

Zoom’s Workvivo named preferred migration partner after Meta closes Workplace

Workvivo by Zoom has been named Meta’s exclusive preferred migration partner for customers as it phases out Workplace from Meta. Meta is phasing out Workplace, its business version of Facebook, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline product offerings and concentrate on artificial intelligence and Metaverse technologies.

Exiting your business: Part One – Begin with the End in Mind
This article is part 1 of 3 in the series Exiting your Business

In the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship, the focus is often on the journey, the hustle, and the grind. The idea of having an exit strategy can sometimes feel like an admission of defeat or a concession that the grand vision might not pan out as expected.

How to design a share scheme that delivers value

Employee share schemes are an increasingly popular way for businesses to recruit, retain, and motivate their teams but a number of competing priorities around valuations, proceeds and timeframes can scupper the raft of benefits founders expect to see.

The secret to SMB sustainability? Customer centricity

We all know the value of a great customer experience (CX). When a brand consistently offers us convenience, friendliness, and importantly humanity, we’re likely to buy more, be more loyal, or share a recommendation with friends.

Five things you need to know to successfully scale up your business

Whether you’re already running a business or just sketching out your blueprint, how you scale up your venture is probably on your mind.

Enterprising Women Launches for Fourth Year from UK’s Top Startup Hub

Enterprising Women, a free business support programme for aspiring female founders, has launched for its fourth year.

Upstream Festival represents everything great about Rotterdam’s startup ecosystem
Upstream Festival represents everything great about Rotterdam’s startup ecosystem

Funding opportunities, local initiatives and a welcoming community: Why Rotterdam is a prime location for international innovators like maxwell+spark.

Techspace’s 2024 Scaleup Culture Report Reveals a Shift Toward In-Office Workdays

Techspace, a provider of flexible workspace solutions for the technology ecosystem, has unveiled its annual Scaleup Culture Report, revealing insights into the evolving landscape of the UK tech industry.

Startups trained on how to become successful public speakers and media stars

UK startup leaders are being encouraged to take advantage of a new series of cost-effective training courses which will help them to become successful presenters and media performers.

Tax planning: what you need to know

Tom Biggs, Partner at Wellers, a firm of small business accountants, discusses the tax changes you need to know to efficiently plan for your next tax return.