Cambridge Mechatronics secures over $40m to further develop smartphone imaging technology

Cambridge Mechatronics Limited (CML), a player in the design and control of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators, announced the completion of a funding round, amassing over $40 million to facilitate the swift expansion of its actuator and controller IC product ranges.

AI for content creation

Ivana Brutenič and Kristína Cichý Kováčiková are the co-authors of the book The Magic of Employee Influence.

Scale or fail: The founder’s crossroads

In the dynamic world of startups, scaling is not merely a choice but a non-negotiable on the road to success.

Only one in five brands launched a Valentine’s Day marketing campaign in 2023

The National Retail Federation has forecasted that consumer expenditure on Valentine’s Day is due to reach $14.2 billion this year.

TapIn Launches D&I Research Arm After Major Black Gen Z Talent Study

The UK-based company known for conducting the most extensive study on UK Black Gen Z employees has introduced a pioneering research and insights division focused on improving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the UK workplace.

Employers expect increased demand for mental health support in 2024

Mental health will top the list of support most demanded by employees in 2024, according to new research from Towergate Health & Protection.

OnePlanetCapital launch Angel Syndicate

OnePlanetCapital, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate change, has initiated an angel syndicate to offer investors the opportunity to directly invest in specific companies within its portfolio.

Macmillan invests in Lucida Medical’s AI platform transforming the detection of prostate cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support is allocating £350,100 to fund Lucida Medical’s innovative AI platform, Pi, aimed at enhancing the precision and efficiency of prostate cancer diagnostics.

Tech Hospitality Firm Bob W Raises €40M for Pan-European Growth and Brand Development

In a significant move aimed at transforming the European hospitality industry, Finnish technology-driven hospitality operator, Bob W, announced it has secured Series B financing amounting to €40 million.

Kameo builds stronger foundations with Incore Invest backing

Kameo, an investment platform enabling direct investments in loans for property projects across Scandinavia, announced a significant investment of £1.1 million from Incore Invest as part of a larger share issuance totalling £2.26 million.

New $120m fund for VC firm Wingman Ventures as it rebrands as Founderful

Five years after its inception, Wingman Ventures has rebranded as Founderful, announcing the successful raising of $85m for its new fund, with aspirations to achieve a final close of $120m in the forthcoming months.

£500k for scientifically developed meals specifically for breast cancer survivors

Innovate UK has awarded a grant of nearly £500k to support the development of meals tailored for breast cancer survivors.

83% of UK’s businesses not flexible enough for employees

Recent research demonstrates that nearly half of the participants would decline a significant 15% salary increase in favour of maintaining workplace flexibility, even amidst a tough economic environment.

Bugcrowd secures $102 million in strategic growth funding

Bugcrowd secured £102 million in strategic growth financing to expand its AI-powered crowdsourced security platform offerings worldwide.

Simply Business announces three-year partnership with The Prince’s Trust

Simply Business, a provider of small business insurance in the UK, has unveiled a three-year charitable collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, a charity dedicated to assisting young people facing challenges by nurturing their confidence and skills for life, education, and employment.

CWIEME Berlin introduces new startup zone

The CWIEME Berlin event, a gathering in the global coil winding and electrical manufacturing sector, has announced the introduction of a dedicated zone for startups in its 2024 edition.

Frozen food startup gains £50,000 investment from Steven Bartlett STOCKED
Frozen food startup gains £50,000 investment from Steven Bartlett

Entrepreneurs Charlie Gilpin and Sam Moss from East London, founders of STOCKED, graced national television screens on Thursday, 8th February 2024, as they pitched their venture on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

Lightyear launches advanced web app for businesses in neobroker sector

Lightyear announced the full launch of its web application, incorporating new stock screeners for businesses, a feature that had been eagerly anticipated on the platform.

Why do people become founders?

Since starting We Are Founders last year, I’ve been on a quest to uncover the answer to this very question: Why do some people embrace risk while others avoid it? And what motivates individuals to venture out on their own?

Gresham House Ventures invests £8.5M in Ozone API

Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally-driven businesses in the consumer, healthcare, and service sectors, has invested 8.5 million in Ozone API, the open banking API platform founded by the team that designed open banking in the UK.