ORCA Computing has announced the acquisition of the Austin, Texas-based Integrated Photonics Division of GXC.
InMotion Ventures, the investment branch of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), has declared a $1.2M investment in Energy Source, a nascent Brazilian startup specialising in the repair, reuse, and recycling of lithium batteries.
The Government is creating a new Small Business Council due to launch next month which will bring together SME leaders from across the country.
The most recent Baltic Startup Funding Report, a collaborative effort by FIRSTPICK and Change Ventures, offers a comparative analysis of startup funding in the Baltic states against European frontrunners.
A major new independent review into addressing and overcoming the inequality faced by disabled-led businesses has been launched with backing from the UK Government.
On day one of ISE 2024, Anna Wood from Startups Magazine spoke with Pepe from Li.LAC about their innovative microphone disinfector, which has become the new standard in microphone hygiene.
At ISE 2024, Jim McHale, CEO and Founder of Memoori, shared the four pieces of information that PropTech VC’s won’t tell startups…
1 in 4 (24%) of UK businesses spend up to 10 hours a week just scheduling interviews, according to new research from global matching and hiring platform Indeed.
Charging the world and innovating the future is the ethos that drives Eloisa De Castro, CEO and Co-Founder of Enerpoly, and her colleagues who are pushing for their zinc-ion sustainable approach to battery cells and packs. Whether it be for energy storage, decarbonisation, or energy access, Enerpoly is committed to delivering a sustainable solution with long-term viability.
With a zeal for design, Mandy Simpson, Co-Founder and CEO of Simpson & Partners, alongside partner David Simpson, set out to combine technicality with aesthetics in their approach to home EV charging stations, offering a spectrum of choice whilst keeping things affordable and universal. Ever wanted an EV charger to match your architectural design, or perhaps colour sync with your car? If so, you’re in the right place.
Female entrepreneurship is a wonderful thing. Gender diversity at the top trickles down, increasing the representation of women in senior roles more widely. Diversity in general aids business performance, boosting the economy in the process. Plus, we need women at the helm of businesses to create products and services that answer to the needs of the female half of our population. So why, given all these benefits of female entrepreneurship, did I feel a little uneasy when I heard that there’s been a significant rise in the number of female founders?
It’s been a busy period in the open banking space. In June, the European Commission (EC) put forward its long-awaited proposals for updates to the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which – aptly – will lead to PSD3.
During ISE 2024, Anna Wood from Startups Magazine interviewed Ethan from IMAGO Technologies, where they discussed IMAGO’s innovative approach to enhancing classroom and meeting experiences.
Jasper SME Hub, an accelerator and business school for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has launched an ambitious initiative to directly support the growth of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.
Ten companies have been selected for ‘Startup Boost’, a global program for social impact startups, launched by Sweden-based tech consulting company tretton37. Out of almost 50 applicants, the chosen startups will be provided free support in areas such as programming, design, and strategy.
While worrying UK tech skills shortage headlines continue to dominate the news agenda, a survey* released today reveals that a fractured recruitment process is hindering businesses’ access to the right tech talent; 74% of businesses are failing to complete any relevant testing and a further 32% are relying on non-technical specialists to hire tech talent.
The recruitment tech startup HireAra has raised a £450,000 Seed round for their AI-powered candidate presentation platform for recruitment agencies. The platform helps recruiters to make their brand and their candidates stand out to hiring clients, increasing the speed at which these candidates are placed in new roles.
David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.
UK SMEs contribute approximately 160 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, accounting for almost half of the nation’s non-domestic emissions. Until recently, these businesses have faced challenges in measuring their environmental and social impact.
This article, written by Partners at intellectual property law firm EIP, Andrew Thompson and Matt Lawman, discusses the recent independent review of the UK’s university spin-out system and the importance of ensuring continued success to the sector.
