Today, there are many options for how to shop, pay and receive products or services all from the comfort of your own home. But as more consumers flock to eCommerce and online retail, this convenience gives rise to disputes and chargebacks.
Silicon Catalyst.UK, the UK arm of the only incubator dedicated to fostering semiconductor solutions, has opened the next application phase for the ChipStart UK incubator.
People often ask me how great startups can transition from being relatively small, high-achieving teams to becoming something so much bigger and impactful.
NodeShift, a new cloud provider that makes it easy for businesses to build and host secure applications affordably in the decentralised cloud, has received $3.2 million in funding to launch its decentralised cloud services platform to the world.
Your average workday is more than just the time you spend on the office premises. It starts when you prepare for your office, and then the commute. The work day ends only after you commute back home and get fresh.
MongoDB has become a Corporate Partner of Tech Barcelona, strengthening its support for Barcelona’s expanding technology sector.
Varaha, a pioneering full-stack climate-tech company that specialises in generating carbon credits from nature, announces it has raised $8.7 million.
42 Technology (42T), a product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has published its first annual technology trend report. This comprehensive guide outlines the 12 groundbreaking technology trends that are likely to drive innovation and reshape industries this year.
With a track record of investing in over 100 early stage enterprises dedicated to pioneering solutions for commercial, technological, and scientific challenges, Oxford Capital are passionate about investing in innovative early-stage companies with strong growth potential.
Ethical Equity, a dedicated impact investment platform, has officially launched in Birmingham, aiming to assist underserved founders by unlocking £500,000 in Angel Investment. Through its Aspiring Angels initiative, Ethical Equity aims to attract 1,000 new angel investors from diverse backgrounds, with the goal of enhancing the landscape for startup founders seeking growth.
Businesses are constantly navigating new challenges, but one to add to the list for 2024 is staff retention. In a recent BT report, 53% of employers admitted experiencing a greater level of voluntary turnover now compared to previous years. So, what can businesses leaders do to keep their talent? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of unified communications specialist Crystaline, shares his advice on using technology to ensure successful onboarding and long-term retention.
Cambridge is historically renowned for its university, but more recently it has evolved into a significant tech hotspot, a transformation driven by a synergy of academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and strategic investment. At the Cambridge Tech Week (CTW24) launch event in London, ambassadors and players within the Cambridge tech ecosystem shared their experiences within the tech ecosystem.
Tennant Company, renowned for its expertise in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of cleaning solutions, alongside Brain Corp, an eminent autonomous technology firm specialising in robotics and AI, have jointly announced an exclusive technology agreement aimed at propelling the development and adoption of advanced robotic solutions in the floor cleaning sector.
Barcelona City Council, in collaboration with its economic development agency Barcelona Activa, is set to support 32 startups at this year’s 4YFN trade fair, a key event for startups running alongside the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
Evening Standard’s SME XPO is back in 2024, designed as a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering scaling businesses.
South Summit Brazil 2024, co-organized by IE University and the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, has announced the 50 finalist startups of the Startup Competition, selected from more than 2,000 startups submitted, in a process that has highlighted the quality and disruptive projects presented.
Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for businesses, yet an essential aspect frequently goes unnoticed. The widespread adoption of SaaS platforms by organisations exposes them to risks of espionage, sabotage, and GDPR breaches. Hydra has been introduced to mitigate these risks.
David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.
In terms of both paid and organic marketing strategies, social media offers a powerful and cost-effective way for brands to build and reach communities, drive engagement, and establish positive brand reputation – yet so many brands fail to gain traction on their social channels.
The funding downturn that began in 2022 hit its lowest point last year, with a 53% fall in Q1 alone. I’m hopeful that conditions will improve for founders and investors alike in 2024, however the caution in the tech markets is unlikely to disappear entirely.
