SMEs in 2024: Optimistic for growth but indifferent about politics

In 2024, there’s a resurgence of optimism among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with half of them anticipating growth, as highlighted in a recent study by iwoca, a European lender to small businesses.

New Year’s Resolutions for SMEs 

In the aftermath of a tumultuous year marked by record business closures and persistent challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, SMEs find themselves at a critical juncture.

YellowScan at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startup Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood met with YellowScan, a startup in the field of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) mapping solutions, specialising in LiDAR technology.

Blue Monday: Professionals think employers should be doing more for workforce wellbeing

A recent survey conducted by the international recruitment firm, Robert Walters, has revealed that that 55% of professionals believe their employers should intensify efforts in supporting employee wellbeing.

UpFiner at CES 2024

Startup Magazine’s Anna Wood had the chance to speak with UpFiner at CES 2024, a French startup specialising in smart anti-theft and tracker devices.

Ta-da unveils the platform for collecting and annotating data via blockchain

Ta-da, a French startup developed by Vivoka, a player in voice recognition and offline AI, has unveiled its data collection platform.

TranscribeGlass at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood met with TranscribeGlass, who is building the world’s first all-day wearable subtitles for hearing loss, which affects nearly half a billion people.

Furbnow raises £950k to decarbonise 1 million homes by 2030

UK-based climate-tech startup Furbnow has secured a significant £950k pre-seed investment to revolutionise home decarbonisation.

Sidewalk Entertainment at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood speaks with Sidewalk Entertainment at CES 2024, an AI startup pushing the boundaries of content creation and interaction through real-time motion tracking AI technology.

Employers urged to turn Blue Monday into an opportunity for wellbeing support

Towergate Health & Protection is encouraging employers on Blue Monday to transform this typically negative day into a positive opportunity.

The Art of Networking: 5 Key Factors To Creating Connection

Networking is an art. It’s much more than simply handing out business cards like perfume samples at Bloomingdales. It is an art that transcends transactions, fosters friendships, creates collaborations and opens doors to opportunities.

Good mental health support is not just for Blue Monday

January is a pivotal month for many employees as they evaluate their life and career choices, often impacting their mental wellbeing. GRiD, the industry body for group risk, highlights that Blue Monday serves as a critical time for employers to show awareness and actively support their staff’s mental health.

SKYTED at CES 2024

On the third day of CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood had a conversation with Gauthier from SKYTED to discuss the startup’s innovative idea of making calls in public, private.

42% more new mental health cases in Q1 vs rest of the year

RedArc, the nurse-led health and wellbeing service, is bracing itself for a busy Q1 as analysis of 2023 referral data highlights that there were 42% more new mental health cases when compared to the average for the rest of the year.

hyperexponential raises $73M Series B enabling its expansion

hyperexponential, the global specialist in pricing decision intelligence (PDI) software, has announced completion of its $73 million Series B funding round led by global technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures, with participation from leading Silicon Valley investor a16z, and existing Series A investor Highland Europe, which increased its holding.

CES 2024: Tomorrow’s Technology Today

As one of the most exciting weeks in tech has come to a close with CES shutting its doors for another year, Startups Magazine reflects on the week, the tech that was unveiled, and everything else CES-focused.

infinitSpace launches third London location

Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has entered into a management agreement with FTSE-listed real estate firm Helical plc to launch a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace location in The Bower complex in Old Street, London.

The Business Show 2024: The 50th Edition

Business Show Media is gearing up for an exciting launch into its next phase, marking a significant milestone with the 50th edition of its flagship event, The Business Show London, the longest-standing business event of its kind.

Finnish startup Cactos raises over €26M to increase its BESS portfolio

Cactos, a developer of smart energy storage systems, has raised over €26 million worth of equity investments in its Cactos Fleet Finland Limited Partnership (Company) to finance the growth of its battery energy storage system portfolio.

Taxing Times: Survey Uncovers the Psychological Toll of Self Assessment on UK SMEs

A first-of-its-kind experiment by Intuit QuickBooks has shed light on the impact of Self Assessment on the health of UK small business owners.