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.

The Hustle Awards: Top Performing Team

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

Government entities meet with VC firms to discuss Innovation

The UK Government came together with multiple venture capital firms to discuss how they can work more effectively with the innovators who lead the development of new technologies that address challenges. These included those that are decarbonising the economy, adapting to climate change, and safely harnessing AI.

Pav Gill Turns From Whistleblower to Entrepreneur with Confide

In an era where corporate errors can swiftly escalate into major news stories, Confide offers businesses the tools to resolve issues before they hit the public eye. The platform, which debuted recently, is pioneering a new approach in corporate governance, risk management, and ethical integrity by providing a secure and anonymous environment for employees and stakeholders to report concerns without fear of backlash or exposure.

Enkrypt AI raises $2.35M to build visibility and security layer for Gen AI

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) present an opportunity for enterprises to gain new efficiencies and improve functionality, however, the safety and security of such technology remains an obstacle.

Lightspeed Invests in RobCo’s Growth Journey towards SME Robotics Automation Leadership

RobCo, a specialist in modular, cost-effective, and interconnected robotics automation solutions for SMEs, recently welcomed global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners as a new investor in its Series B funding round.

Cooper Parry spearheads collab to support early-stage founders and CEOs

Cooper Parry has launched VentureCEO – a business support programme, curated specifically for early-stage CEOs at no cost by the Tech & High Growth team at Cooper Parry and supported by industry partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mischon De Reya and Capsule Insurance among others. Part of the collaboration will be one of the UK’s most prolific investors in e-health startups, AlbionVC.

10 top tips to build the brand profile of your security company

2024 is set to be a big year for the cyber security sector and with that comes competition as firms battle for share of mind. Players in this market will need to navigate pressure from the strong headwinds that include consolidation, and technology churn and with this comes the opportunity for smaller players to take on the cyber security old guard.

92% of employers to support employees due to cost-of-living crisis

Research issued by Towergate Health & Protection reveals that a huge 92% of employers either have increased, or are intending to increase, the support offered to employees specifically due to the cost-of-living crisis.

The startup nation: navigating challenges, fuelling innovation in tough times

Israeli startups continue to shine as beacons of innovation, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.

Chiral powers next-generation electronics with nanomaterials as it raises $3.8M

Over the past two decades, chipmaking has emerged as one of the world’s most pivotal technologies. The primary catalyst for this remarkable growth has been the continual scaling of silicon technology, often referred to as Moore’s Law.

NEC X invests in technology startup, WeWALK

NEC X, Inc. disclosed its financial backing of WeWALK, a British startup crafting mobility aids for the blind and visually impaired.

Leveraging survival instincts in business and life to achieve success

Born in Durban, South Africa, Peter Meyer grew up among wild animals on a game reserve created by his father, where he lived adventures like no other – from learning to swim in rivers and riding elephants, to walking among the wild and facing dangerous encounters.

A manager’s guide to preventing toxicity

Have you ever been part of a toxic work environment? Did you feel like your higher-ups were failing to protect staff from bullying and harassment? Toxicity in the workplace comes in many different shapes and sizes but, with a number of high-profile claims appearing in the news in recent months, managers throughout the UK must act to prevent a toxic work culture from forming.

Interview Kickstart’s $10 Million Boost to Foster Global Talent

As the technological landscape continually shifts, professionals aiming for high-calibre positions in big tech are met with significant challenges. Interview Kickstart, a premier educational platform that equips engineers to excel and secure roles in rapidly expanding tech firms, has recently announced a $10 million investment from Blume Ventures, marking their most substantial initial investment to date.