Make way for multi-channel: research heralds an end to email-only outreach

Sopro, a sales technology expert, has uncovered significant shifts in the effectiveness of various outreach strategies, as detailed in its State of Prospecting 2024 whitepaper.

OctaiPipe raises £3.5M to deliver secure Edge AI and lessen Cloud dependency for Critical Systems

OctaiPipe, a provider of Edge AI solutions, has successfully raised £3 million in pre-Series A funding, complemented by a £500,000 grant from Innovate UK. This funding round was driven by SuperSeed, and saw the participation of Forward Partners, D2, Atlas Ventures, Martlet Capital, Gelecek Etki VC, and Arm-supported Deeptech Labs.

Sano Genetics raises $11.4 million to power precision medicine revolution with seamless trials

Sano Genetics, a software company accelerating precision medicine research, has raised $11.4 million in new funding. This round was spearheaded by Plural, with continued support from existing investors such as MMC Ventures, Episode 1, and Seedcamp.

London joins forces with West Midlands and Scotland to support high-growth scaleups

London & Partners, the business agency for the UK capital, recently announced the expansion of its Grow Global programme into two new regions: the West Midlands and Scotland.

Investment bank predicts 2024’s most influential climate tech trends

Clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and alternative proteins will all attract significant investment over the next year, says Marion Jeng, Associate at DAI Magister

South Korea – a land of opportunity for UK tech?

In this article, Narai Kim, Director of Intralink Korea, highlights the opportunities for tech scaleups in South Korea and how a new government programme can support them.

 

You know your cybersecurity solutions aren’t working, so why are you still using them?

Have you ever jumped out of an aeroplane without a parachute on? Or walked a tightrope without a safety net? Maybe you’ve gone swimming with sharks while slathered in seal blubber?

Mastercard opens door for Strive EU Innovation Fund applications

Mastercard has opened the application window for its Strive EU Innovation Fund – a new initiative designed to boost the growth of digital solutions for European small businesses.

Startups Magazine’s top startups from CES 2024

At CES 2024, a new wave of startups emerged, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that promise to reshape the tech world.

Forsea Unveils First Cultured Eel

Forsea Foods, a cell-cultured seafood startup, is advancing its mission to protect wild eel populations from the brink of extinction.

InsurTech startups invited to compete for £50k prize in Insurathon competition

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, is currently accepting entries for its seventh Insurathon. This contest is dedicated to supporting startup and scaleup technology companies focused on technological innovation in the insurance industry.

Navigating High Tax Rates: A Guide to Tax Planning in the UK

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, personal tax planning advisors, discusses three ways that can reduce your tax liability.

8 in 10 small businesses planning raft of sustainability projects for 2024

More than eight in 10 small businesses (85%) plan to invest in sustainability measures in the coming year, with energy efficiency ranking as the top priority for 2024 – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

Empowering local businesses to thrive in a digital world

Local professionals – from plumbers and electricians to gardeners and hairdressers – have long been the backbone of communities, ensuring essential services are delivered quickly and expertly. But, in an era where customer preferences lean heavily towards convenience, ease and affordability, local businesses need to navigate a challenging landscape.

The Motherhood Penalty: nearly 40% of women leave tech

According to research conducted by the Tech Talent Charter, almost 40% of women who left the technology sector cited caring responsibilities as a key factor influencing their decision to exit the industry.

The dark side of being a digital nomad: Zero access to fairly priced credit

The freedom to work from anywhere has a certain allure that’s hard to resist. As WiFi becomes ubiquitous and remote work more of the norm, the world becomes your office.

UK recruitment platform Otta acquired by Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle, the French employer branding and recruitment platform, has acquired Otta, a London-based job search platform prioritising candidates.

Light at the end of the tunnel for businesses and their energy bills

This week has seen contrasting pictures painted about the prospects for the UK economy in 2024. PwC released its annual global CEO survey, which continued on from the feeling at the end of last year about there being a growing sense of optimism among British businesses and bosses.

thymia partners with SupportRoom to offer “one-stop-shop” for employee mental health

Thymia, a UK-based mental health tech startup, has partnered with SupportRoom. This partnership aims to offer comprehensive mental health monitoring and targeted wellbeing support to all employees within an organisation.

Voice cloning startup raises $80 million

ElevenLabs, a company specialising in voice technology research, announced the raising of $80m in a Series B funding round.