BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, has become a certified UK B Corporation (B Corp).
Reviva Softworks, the developer of tracking and smart alarm app, Sleepwave, has been granted a UK patent for its novel technology that enhances the detection of movements by a phone using inaudible sound waves.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly recognising the advantages of industrial robots, focusing on user-friendliness and cost as primary selection criteria.
Mika, an international digital therapeutics company, and Recordati Rare Diseases, a global pharmaceutical firm, have initiated a partnership focusing on enhancing treatment for patients with idiopathic Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (iMCD).
It’s not an easy time to get investment. Interest rates are stubbornly high and show no sign of coming down soon. Recent ONS data suggests capital formation is at its lowest point since the financial crash in 2008.
Myth AI – the tech startup behind an AI-driven pattern design tool, has successfully secured funding of $1.3 million. This funding is earmarked to bolster its UK operations and to explore new market opportunities.
Rachel Delacour, the CEO of Sweep, has compiled a list of her predictions for the Climate Tech sector in 2024.
Return, the Dutch renewable energy project development investor, has announced that they have closed a €100 million investment earmarked for expanding its solar and utility-scale storage pipeline and portfolio.
In this informative fintech roundtable, industry leaders share their insights on the year’s pivotal developments.
CorrActions, an Israeli startup specialising in AI-driven driver safety, recently concluded a highly successful Series A funding round, securing $7.25 million.
In an effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the engineering sector, the Royal Academy of Engineering unveiled Culture+, an interactive online platform designed for small and medium-sized engineering firms.
Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions, who was a finalist in the Scale Up category.
Over 27% of British small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have reported being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to research by Payit, NatWest’s award-winning open banking payments solution.
BirdsEyeView, an insurtech startup supported by the European Space Agency, has successfully concluded an investment round with contributions from the European Space Agency, Big 5 Investors, InsurTech NY, and ACF Investors.
As the year unfolds, the landscape of global events for entrepreneurs, tech startups, and industry disruptors beckons with an array of opportunities to learn, network, and explore the forefront of innovation. From renowned conferences to pioneering summits, 2024 presents a lot of options for everyone.
Housr, the startup focusing on student accommodation, recently announced the launch of a £5 million funding round aimed at expanding its operations in the UK and USA.
According to research, almost 80% of startup founders say that networking is vital to their entrepreneurial success. Similarly, in a study of small business owners, almost 95% said that having a mentor was a key to their success. For startups especially, the value of building strong industry relationships can’t be understated.
In business, entrepreneurial spirit and hard graft can get you far. But inevitably, there comes a time in the life of most startups when they reach an inflexion point. The founder or founding team that has driven the success of the business to date may lack the skills to take it to the next stage.
The beginning of December marks the start of advent. For many this a period of joy. However, it also tends to be an incredibly busy, stressful, and worrying time with financial concerns, time pressures, and workload issues proving problematic.
In an exclusive interview with Startups Magazine, Gregor Dobbie, CEO of The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), shares insights from his illustrious career in the payments industry in a story that highlights his passion for innovation and dedication to shaping the future of fintech.
