Greenerwave Launches First SATCOM Terminal for LEO and GEO Connectivity

Merely a month after securing €15 million in funding, Greenerwave, a deeptech startup focusing on electromagnetic wave control, has introduced its inaugural satellite communications (SATCOM) user terminal.

‘5AM is the new 9AM’ under new flexible working regime

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 Reveals Upsun, Its PaaS Offering Designed to Support the Growth of Startups

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 targets European expansion to digitalise and decarbonise construction logistics

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.

Majority of UK employers measure impact of supporting employee health and wellbeing

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 celebrates second anniversary by gaining central role in Italian startup ecosystem

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.

Less than one month to go before SME XPO 2024 opens its doors to leading SMEs and 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 raises £10m to build AI ‘super-brains’ with Light-Speed Training and Low Power Consumption

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.

How can firms best approach their corporate giving strategy to engage Gen Z?

With Gen Z set to constitute around a third of the world’s workforce by 2025, it’s fundamental that employers listen to their needs and create an environment where they can thrive. According to a Deloitte survey, Gen Z are uniquely motivated by environmental and social issues and make career decisions based on their values.

How can tech companies address the skill shortage by attracting young talent?

Tech has received a lot of bad press recently regarding mass layoffs and threats of AI replacing jobs. According to Statista, the drop in skills shortages among organisations in 2020 was mostly due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that impacted companies’ ability to hire.

How AI Protects Startup Content on Social Media

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.

Big tech invests billions in AI startups
Big tech invests billions in AI startups

The fear of missing out has sparked a surge in multi-billion-dollar investments in generative AI startups.

The Hustle Awards: Most Successful Scaleup

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

The Impact of Bank Closures on UK SMEs

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.

Quarter of Women Pressured to Return to work early from Health Leave

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.

What does 2024 look like for development and testing?

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 Secures €8.7M for Diamond Semiconductor technology

Diamfab, a deeptech firm specialising in semiconductor diamonds, has secured its inaugural funding of €8.7 million.

The PowHER of Innovation: Women in Tech Global Summit 2024 Comes to Paris in May

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 raises $7M to build AI assistant for hiring

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.

Global Digital Agency ‘Like Digital’ Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs

Like Digital, a global digital agency with offices in the UK and UAE, has partnered with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform, to expand its operations into Saudi Arabia as it plans to increase its footprint across the region and beyond.