Theia Insights raises $6.5M to bring foundational AI to investment community

Theia Insights, a deeptech startup based in the UK, founded by former Amazon Alexa scientist and solo entrepreneur, Dr Ye Tian, has secured £6.5 million in funding. This investment is a testament to the growing interest of US venture capital in the UK’s innovative technology sector.

Understanding psychological safety in the workplace

On International Women’s Day, it is often a good time to raise collective awareness to the myriad challenges that women face in the workplace, including the issue of psychological safety.

Why should you invest in branding?

Branding can impact a business in all kinds of ways. It can change how your customers and investors see you. It can influence the attitude and approach of your team members. And ultimately, it can shape your personal satisfaction in your business. But for startups, with so much other stuff to pull the attention, branding is easily overlooked, and it can be difficult to know when to start. There are a few key things to keep in mind.

Fluent raises $7.5m investment for its AI-powered data analyst

Fluent, a data analytics platform transforming the way decision-makers access and use business data, has announced the close of a $7.5 million seed investment round.

Protecting turtles with AI: Purple Transform joins forces with Olive Ridley Project

Purple Transform, an innovative AI developer focused on enhancing human outcomes, has joined forces with the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) to bolster sea turtle conservation efforts in the Maldives.

University of Bristol tech incubator creates new jobs

Companies who are part of SETsquared Bristol, the acclaimed University of Bristol tech incubator, created 300 new jobs in 2023.

Outsight joins GATE Alliance to help deploy Spatial AI in airports

Outsight, the innovator in 3D LiDAR-Based Spatial AI Software Solutions, has announced that it is joining GATE – The Airport Technology Network, an alliance dedicated to fostering innovation and advancement in airport infrastructure.

Lightning fertiliser tech aids farmers, climate, and soil

Technology which harnesses lightning’s nitrogen-fixing properties could revolutionise fertiliser production and supply, cut carbon emissions and support soil health.

How to overcome challenges faced by women in leadership

Ahead of International Women’s Day, businesses are being advised to consider four key approaches to support women in leadership roles within their organisations.

Adapting to a cookieless world: the rise of contextual advertising

The advertising landscape is undergoing significant changes. Recent data indicates a staggering growth in digital advertising spending, with estimates suggesting it will reach $38 billion in 2024, nearly triple pre-pandemic levels.

Small business owners losing sleep over economic volatility

Recent findings from Novuna Business Finance indicate that 75% of small business owners experiencing sleepless nights, with market volatility being their top concern for the second consecutive year.

Silence Laboratories raises $4.1M Funding

In the modern age, large companies are wrestling to leverage their customers’ data to provide ever-better AI-enhanced experiences but a key barrier to leveraging this opportunity is mounting public concern around data privacy, as ever-greater data processing poses risks of data leaks by hackers and malicious insiders.

Quinas spinout celebrates first birthday

Initially emerging from a scientific paper on Memory Cells in June 2019 within Lancaster University’s Physics Department, the startup Quinas laid the groundwork for ULTRARAM technologies, a cornerstone of its commercial strategy.

Anti-harassment chatbot available to all

In celebration of International Women’s Day, a chatbot that answers questions on workplace sexual harassment is now free for all to use.

SEON Highlights Fraud Volume and Velocity as Key Challenges for Businesses

SEON, an end-to-end fraud prevention and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform, has announced the publication of its Fraud Trends 2024 guide.

International Women’s Day: climbing the corporate ladder

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, we sat down with Stefanie Valerio, Customer Success Lead at Topo Solutions to discuss her career in the tech industry and any challenges she faced in climbing the corporate ladder as a woman, in a sector that traditionally has been very male dominated.

White Label World Expo Returns to London Excel with Resounding Success!

For a stellar end to the month, London Excel saw a congregation of thousands of professionals working in the white-label products sector. From product manufacturers to representatives from leading multinational sellers, the event attracted names and faces from every corner of the industry.

OurCrowd AI Fund to Collaborate with NVIDIA Inception

The OurCrowd AI Fund announced its intention to offer selected artificial intelligence startups a direct path into the NVIDIA Inception programme, in collaboration with NVIDIA.

How can startups leverage intellectual property to secure funding for growth?

Businesses continue to face funding difficulties as traditional banks tighten their lending criteria. As a result, business owners will need to stand out from the crowd, and consider their greatest assets, to attract the capital they need to drive growth.

Synthesia AI launches Live Collaboration for teams to work together

Synthesia AI has launched a new feature to its product offering, Live Collaboration, to give teams a new way to work together on video content.