Latitude59’s Pitch Competition 2024: AI is still booming

As the largest competition of its kind in the Nordics and Baltics, Latitude59 Pitch Competition has once again broken records – a total of 526 applications from 53 countries were submitted, which is almost a hundred more than the previous year.

Isospec Analytics Secures $1.9M to Rapidly Identify Unknown Molecules

When developing new drugs, nutritional products, or pesticides, it is essential that unknown molecules are identified accurately. However, this identification process is often lengthy and fraught with failures, leading to unsuccessful regulatory approvals or, more critically, risks to consumer health.

View from within a Bristol PR agency: Crisis management

Our Bristol-based PR agency works with local, national, and international clients across a variety of sectors including health, NGOs, and cyber security.

Hartlepool launches EV home charging trial to help residents make switch to electric

Hartlepool Council has initiated a new trial aimed at boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the town. They are implementing Kerbo Charge through-pavement channels, enabling residents with street parking to charge their cars at home safely and benefit from low-cost off-peak tariffs.

LEVELUP Acquires Carbon Accounting Startup Zevero to Advance Global Emissions Reduction

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that assists companies in achieving a net zero future, announced its acquisition by the Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.

Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace, acquires Trouva, doubling the size of its business

Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living, has announced its acquisition of Trouva, the platform for exploring and purchasing from independent boutiques and brands.

We Make Future presents its 2024 edition

After registering over 60,000 attendees from 89 countries, hosting more than 670 exhibitors, over 1,000 speakers, and engaging over 3,000 startups, investors, and open innovation stakeholders in 2023, We Make Future is arriving in Bologna, Italy, for the first time.

63% of Brits Expect Role Changes Within 5 Years, 90% Confident in Adapting

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Brits anticipate that the skills required for their roles will change over the next five years, with 15% expecting significant shifts, as revealed by data from the global hiring and matching platform, Indeed.

UK businesses demand more government support for net zero future

A recent report from Ecologi, the UK’s climate action platform, reveals that 79% of UK businesses believe the government should offer more support to enhance their environmental practices.

HiBob Introduces Integrated Applicant Tracking System for Strategic Hiring

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the contemporary HR platform transforming the world of work, recently unveiled Bob Hiring, a fully integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that seamlessly connects candidate, employee, and business data for enhanced decision-making.

The LawtechUK Report Maps the UK’s Legal Success Story

The LawtechUK Ecosystem Tracker Report has provided new insights into the UK’s flourishing lawtech sector, highlighting its rapid expansion nationwide and identifying major growth areas and regional centres of innovation.

Wall Street English Empowers Learners with Next-Gen Productivity Tools

Wall Street English, an EdTech company, has launched a range of advanced features and learner productivity tools designed to enhance student learning outcomes.

Ozone API and Thistle Initiatives partner to help banks get ahead of PSD3

Ozone API, the global open banking provider, and Thistle Initiatives, the compliance consultancy, announce a strategic partnership to help financial institutions get ahead of impending Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and quickly achieve open banking compliance.

Top startup hubs in Europe

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global innovation, Europe has emerged as a beacon for startups seeking growth and development. The continent’s diverse ecosystem is characterised by a unique blend of cultural heritage, robust economic policies, and a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.

Gophr, Charging Angels, and Diamond Logistics Announce Partnership

Same-day delivery service Gophr and Diamond Logistics Birmingham have teamed up with Charging Angels, provider of urgent laptop power chargers.

How to help your team without micromanaging

Senior employees have been guided on supporting their teams effectively without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Business specialists at TelephoneSystems.Cloud have offered five key strategies to maintain a positive work environment.

Alibaba.com empowers female founders with launch of AWE business academy

Alibaba.com has announced the launch of its Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Europe, aiming to promote gender equality in business and support female entrepreneurship.

DocuSign Launches AI-Powered “Intelligent Agreement Management” SaaS Category

Docusign has announced a major expansion of its business strategy by introducing a new SaaS category – Intelligent Agreement Management. Alongside this, it has launched Docusign IAM, a comprehensive intelligent agreement management platform with a suite of applications designed to lead in this new category.

HyLight raises €3.7M to decarbonise aerial inspection with hydrogen airship drone

HyLight, an innovator in aerial inspection with its hydrogen airship drones, has successfully raised €3.7 million from venture capitalists and business angels, including Y Combinator, Ring Capital, Kima Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning. This funding aims to revolutionise aerial inspection by decarbonising the process.

As SMEs expand, they fear losing touch

Research conducted by communications consultancy Stand has highlighted that as companies grow, business leaders increasingly worry about losing touch with their customers, employees, and public perception.