In today’s digital age, social media has become an important platform for startups to showcase their creativity, connect with their audience, and build their brand identity. However, amidst the vast ocean of content circulating online, protecting intellectual property rights has emerged as a significant challenge for many businesses.
The fear of missing out has sparked a surge in multi-billion-dollar investments in generative AI startups.
The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.
Employment Hero, the people management platform, is forecasting a significant rise in parents opting for early work starts following the introduction of new Flexible Working regulations.
Platform.sh, a provider in the Platform-as-a-Service arena, has unveiled Upsun, its latest innovation crafted to serve startups and digital units within larger organisations that embrace startup-like coding and agile practices.
Alrik, a Swedish logistics software startup, is poised for European expansion after securing €1 million in seed funding from international venture capital firm Pi Labs. Founded in Stockholm in 2023 by experienced entrepreneurs Nici Sundén-Cullberg and Axel Enblad, Alrik has quickly become a notable player in the logistics field.
Over three-quarters (76%) of employers now evaluate the effects of their health and wellbeing support for staff, a study by GRiD, the group risk sector’s industry body, has found.
Vento, the Italian arm of Exor Ventures, marks its second anniversary, celebrating significant contributions and achievements within the Italian startup landscape. In its two years, Vento has emerged as one of the leading entities in venture investment and venture building, driving innovation across diverse sectors and supporting the development of innovative startups.
Taking place 23rd to 24th April at ExCeL London, SME XPO promises to be a transformative event, bringing together leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to network, collaborate and grow their businesses.
Oriole Networks, a startup that utilises light to train Large Language Models (LLMs) a hundred times faster with only a fraction of the power, has secured £10 million in Seed funding to enhance AI performance and adoption, and address the pressing energy issue in AI.
Mind Data, an innovative mental health data analytics startup, has announced the successful completion of its pre-seed funding round, raising more than £200,000 from angel investors.
According to new data from Indeed, 74% of UK businesses report that hiring has become more challenging over the past five years.
Towergate Health & Protection’s recent study indicates a significant 91% of companies maintain a hybrid workforce. The findings suggest a mere 9% of businesses currently operate without any hybrid employees. On average, 39% of employees engage in hybrid working, with 27% of companies reporting over half their staff working in this mode.
As of the 1st April, small businesses have received a boost as the VAT registration threshold is raised from £85,000 to £90,000, and £4.3 billion of business rates relief comes into force.
Recent findings from BusinessComparison have revealed insights from UK SME leaders regarding their interactions with local banks, highlighting a significant reduction in the number of bank branches in proximity to their businesses over the past decade.
New research conducted by the women’s health startup frendo reveals that 25% of women employed in UK offices have felt shamed or pressured into returning early from health-related leave.
In the past year, the UK’s tech sector has witnessed the rise of several new job roles, mirroring the dynamic nature of the tech landscape. These include roles such as AI ethics experts, blockchain programmers and architects for the Metaverse. The prominence of these roles reflects how fast-changing the industry is, and how businesses need to keep up in order to stay relevant.
Diamfab, a deeptech firm specialising in semiconductor diamonds, has secured its inaugural funding of €8.7 million.
Change-makers from government, business, and civil society from all over the world will come together to pave the way for solutions that enhance women’s roles in innovation.
Metaview, an AI assistant designed to eliminate administrative workload and inefficiency from recruitment processes, has secured £7 million in a funding round spearheaded by Plural.
