We must trust AI to encourage SME adoption, says UK Tech Minister Saqib Bhatti

Establishing trust in Artificial Intelligence is essential if small businesses are going into integrate this new technology into their operations, says the UK Tech Minister.

VR training platform MOONHUB takes investment to $4.5m

MOONHUB, the virtual reality interactive training platform, has today announced an investment of $1.4 million (£1.1 million) led by Danish VC Unconventional Ventures, taking its total raised to $4.5 million (£3.57 million). Pi Labs and Ada Ventures both followed on their previous investments.

Filigran Secures €15M Series A Funding to Revolutionise Threat Intelligence

European cybertechnology firm Filigran announced a €15 million Series A fundraising round led by the global venture capital firm Accel, just six months following its initial €5 million seed investment. Moonfire Ventures and Motier Ventures, existing investors, also contributed to this funding round.

MARBELLA HOSTS THE MOST SUMMERY EDITION OF STARTUP OLÉ WITH GREAT INSTITUTIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Malaga will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024, with the collaboration of the Marbella Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucía, and will be held at the Andalucía Lab facilities.

About:Energy selected for Innovate UK Battery Tech Programme in South Korea

About:Energy, an innovator in battery development software, has been selected by Innovate UK as one of 14 companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in South Korea, an initiative to accelerate business growth globally and drive innovation for battery technology.

South Summit comes to London with its ‘Scaleup Series’ to dive into investment and growth opportunities for scaleups in Europe

South Summit will hold the second edition of the ‘Scaleup Series’ in London. These gatherings, co-organised with IE University, brings key players such as unicorns, scaleups, and investment funds to different cities in Europe to explore business, investment, and economic growth opportunities for scaleups.

Exploring the power of super apps for businesses

Today, shoppers are looking for simple ways purchase goods and services, no matter where they are or what time it is. They want a shopping experience that’s made just for them, available all day, every day.

How PropTech is transforming global real estate

Startups Magazine recently attended the London PropTech show which shined a light on the various developments happening within the realm of PropTech.

The biggest marketing mistakes to avoid as a small business

No matter what industry you’re in, marketing is essential for boosting brand awareness, increasing your market share, and driving your business forward.

How to prepare your business for sale

As entrepreneurs, we invest not only money but years of hard work, dedication, and passion into building our businesses. Therefore, embarking on the journey of selling is a significant milestone and can be marked by a mix of emotions, challenges, and opportunities.

Silence Laboratories Raises $4.1M to Enable Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Computing

In the modern era, large corporations are striving to utilise their customers’ data to enhance AI-driven experiences. However, a significant obstacle in capitalising on this potential is the escalating public concern over data privacy. The increased processing of data introduces the risk of data breaches by hackers and malicious insiders.

Frendo launches workplace support programme for endometriosis

The first-of-its-kind dedicated workplace support programme for people who suffer with endometriosis has been launched by the digital health app frendo to coincide with Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Oxa Deploys Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

Introducing Pi Labs’ latest Growth Programme cohort

Venture capital firm Pi Labs has unveiled the latest cohort of startups for its 2024 Growth Programme.

Celebrating International Women’s Day and tackling inequality at Discovery Park

Discovery Park in Kent, a hub for the life sciences sector, is celebrating International Women’s Day by championing women in business and addressing gender disparities in healthcare.

Sitehop raises £5M to develop cybersecurity solutions for complex communication networks

Sitehop, a startup in networking encryption solutions, announces that it has raised £5 million in Seed funding.

Startup community seeks to streamline skilled worker entry process

The Finnish Startup Community, in collaboration with Neogames Finland, Technical Industries of Finland, Economists of Finland (Suomen Ekonomit), and the City of Helsinki, is advocating for reforms to streamline and enhance the process of labour migration.

Scottish startup secures £1.3m despite shipping chaos

A Scottish firm has garnered investment support for its innovative recycled plastic construction blocks.

Cyber-proofing Your Startup: Proactive Steps to Thwart Emerging Cybersecurity Risks

While you’re reading this, cybercriminals are scanning your networks, looking for weaknesses. Research from BT finds that the volume of cyber threats is on the rise – the average business will have its network scanned and tested over 3,000 times each day.

A need for speed: why fast and flexible connectivity is key for ambitious SMEs

In this article, Jon Nowell, Small Business Director at TalkTalk Business, discusses why prioritising a fast and reliable network is the essential foundation for the digital transformation of SMEs.