Mastering the art of work-life harmony for stress-free living

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 joins Tech Barcelona

MongoDB has become a Corporate Partner of Tech Barcelona, strengthening its support for Barcelona’s expanding technology sector.

Varaha raises $8.7M to accelerate agricultural decarbonisation

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 report unveils top tech trends for 2024

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.

Experts launch UK’s most cost-effective EIS Investment solution

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.

New Investment Initiative in Birmingham offers £500K for Underserved Entrepreneurs

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.

SMEs desperate for tax help at spring budget as insolvencies hit record high

The UK’s struggling SME sector is eager for tax incentives or relief at next month’s Spring Budget, a survey from employment management platform Employment Hero has revealed.

Glovo partners with Visa to empower growth-minded SMEs

Multi-category app, Glovo, has partnered with digital payment giant Visa to support small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with a series of online training sessions.

Startups challenged to help develop carbon capture tech

A pioneering international programme, which brings together tech startups and leading manufacturers in the pursuit of net zero, has launched.

Fintech Xalts acquires Contour Network to Digitise Global Trade Finance

Xalts, a fintech supported by Accel and Citi Ventures, and utilised by financial institutions and businesses for crafting and managing digital finance applications, has declared its purchase of Contour Network, previously under the ownership of a consortium of global banks. This move is aimed at propelling forward the digitisation of trade and supply chain finance.

London SaaS business driving culture through data set to scale by 400%

An innovative SaaS business that provides a rigorous platform to measure and manage culture is set to scale by 400% over the next 12 months.

Clean refrigeration innovation secures £2.3m funding for Hubl Logistics

Hubl Logistics is on a quest to diminish the environmental and financial burdens of food transportation. Concentrating on creating sustainable solutions for global food transport and refrigeration, Hubl has recently received two grants from Innovate UK.

E-residents contributed €67.4M to the Estonian state treasury in 2023

In 2023, tax revenues from e-residents’ Estonian companies amounted to a record €64.3 million, a 33% increase from the previous year. Including paid state fees, the programme’s annual contribution to the state treasury reached €67.4 million.

Radiflow Enhances OT Cybersecurity Suite for NIS2 Compliance

Radiflow, a company in OT cybersecurity and risk management solutions and services, has unveiled its enhanced solution portfolio.

Navigating cyber and compliance with Naq

We are living in an age where cyber security and data compliance are paramount, and startups and SMEs face the dual challenge of navigating between complex regulations and regulatory adherence.

How to prepare your company for investment

David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.

5 ways brands are failing with their social media strategy

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 VC downturn and CVC’s coming of age

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.

Bridgit Mendler co-founds space startup, Northwood Space

Bridgit Mendler is a name that people who grew up watching Disney Channel in the 2010s would recognise for her roles in Good Luck Charlie and Lemonade Mouth, but Mendler’s newest venture sees her turning her hand to entrepreneurship.

UK tech businesses urged to apply for accelerator programme in Stuttgart

The Department for Business and Trade is offering six standout UK emerging tech companies the opportunity to supercharge their entry into the German market and grow their customer base as part of a new government-backed UK Tech Accelerator programme based out of Stuttgart.