Hurun UK Under30s and Under35s Young Entrepreneurs to Watch 2023 revealed

Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

Why February 14 should become Startuppers Day

Tech PR agency AROUND PR Studio offers to put to an end one of the hottest marketing holidays in the world, St. Valentine’s Day in favour of Global Startups Day – a professional holiday to celebrate innovators and drivers of the world’s technical progress. 

Open banking saves UK businesses 150 hours per year on operational tasks

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

Zally reaffirms ambition by appointing David Webb as Chairman

As part of a rapid push towards its forthcoming Beta launch, continuous authentication innovator, Zally has announced tech sector veteran, David Webb as Chairman. 

Interspace Industries at ISE 2024

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Interspace Industries, a company that typically specialises in the development and manufacturing of products for the audio-visual (AV) industry, live events, and broadcast sectors.

9th Edition Connected Banking Summit – West Africa Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024

Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024. This highly anticipated summit promises two days of unprecedented insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector. The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital transformation, ensuring impeccable customer experiences, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

SEON Joins Prestigious AWS ISV Accelerate Program

SEON, an online fraud prevention company, announces its latest milestone: joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program.

Dexory to take on North American logistics and warehousing tech market

Dexory, a provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into the North American market.

Start or grow your own business with Start Up Loans

The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, helps new and early-stage UK businesses gain access to affordable finance and mentoring support.

The New Year’s Resolutions of Startups

As the long month of January is now over, and everyone is back in the swing of work, Startups Magazine has checked in with multiple startups to see what their New Year’s Resolutions are now they have had time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.

Turn your ideas into reality

The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Directorate provides UK based and international entrepreneurs with a unique package of funding, training, networking, and mentoring from leading engineers. The best part? They don’t take a penny in return.

National Sickie Day case study: Self-employed struggle to take sick leave

On what has been branded ‘National Sickie Day’ (February 5), it is time to give a voice to the nation’s small business owners, who typically take fewer holidays, work longer hours, and – in some cases – have never had a day off sick.

Empowering female founders: panel talk & pitching event

On Friday 8th March 2024, Impact Brixton is opening its doors to creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to discuss how female founders can grow, scale, and sustain their business.

London fintech firms KoinKoin and SR FINANZMANN close $2m funding round

London FinTech firms KoinKoin and SR FINANZMANN, have closed a $2 million private funding round in major boost to their corporate OTC business for foreign exchange and digital assets.

Despite challenges, a more inclusive future is coming

Hey folks! A little intro – my name is Seven (yes, like the number!) and I’m the Startup Lead at Colorintech, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underrepresented people to excel within tech. Working with tech entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the ecosystem, I get the pleasure of seeing our industry move and listen to its stakeholders. I wanted to share a few insights from what I’ve seen and, why, as an ally to female entrepreneurs and diverse founders, I’m excited for the progress being made in this ecosystem (despite ongoing challenges).

Jasper SME Hub Targets 50,000 African Businesses for Growth

Jasper SME Hub, a prominent accelerator and educational institution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster the expansion of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

SeedLegals hosts inaugural Startup Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship in the UK

SeedLegals, a SaaS company that simplifies the legal side of starting a business and raising investment capital, is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever SeedLegals Startup Awards, happening on 22 February 2024 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The event recognises the outstanding contributions of founders, startups, and investors who drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK.

The Rise of the female-founded tech startup

Five percent of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women, and only 23% of people working in STEM roles in the UK are female.

ID Logistics join forces with Dexory to deploy ASTRID

Dexory, a company in AI and robotics innovation, has partnered with ID Logistics as part of the ID Logistics’ ASTRID initiative, introducing Autonomous Stock Taking Robots designed for rapid inventory management.

South Summit Madrid extends the registration period for the Startup Competition until February 23rd

South Summit Madrid, the leading international meeting for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, is extending the deadline to register for its Startup Competition until February 23rd. Startups interested in participating, regardless of their size, origin and sector, can register.