Following the success and impact of its first cohort, Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) has announced the start of the second cohort of its “Banker Technologist” to nurture the growth of new tech talent pipelines in Saudi Arabia. The program is held in partnership with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform.
Despite small businesses single handedly generating a quarter of the UK’s GDP, over a quarter (26%) of small business owners have next to no accounting knowledge. In fact, accounting is the reason many budding entrepreneurs don’t get a business off the ground with one in 10 people put off starting a business by tax and accounting.
Sooma Medical announced it had secured new growth funding of €5 million. The investment round was spearheaded by Voima Ventures, a Nordic early-stage investor focusing on science-based solutions. This funding signifies a significant milestone for Sooma, underscoring its commitment to enhancing global access to treatments for depression and offering effective care for individuals grappling with mental health issues.
















