ISE commemorates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the global exhibition for professional audiovisual (pro AV) and systems integration, is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the 2024 edition of the show.

Being a disruptive startup, leader of influence, and force for good

Being disruptive can have both negative and positive connotations, but in order to be a leader of influence, who shakes things up and is a force for good… disruption is often key. But, one may question is disrupting always good?

Humane Selects Optiva BSS for Launch of New Ai Pin

Humane, a company at the forefront of innovative user experiences, has recently unveiled Ai Pin and chosen Optiva’s comprehensive BSS solution to enhance billing, network integration, and value-added services for its users.

Dragon’s Den star, Myles Dickinson, pivots to SaaS company
Dragon’s Den star, Myles Dickinson, pivots to SaaS company

Myles Dickinson, Founder, Haze Cards, pivots to a SaaS company and successfully raises £250K at a £2.5 million post-money valuation, all before his 20th birthday.

Raw Ventures Launches Online Pitching Sessions to Support MediaTech Startups

Raw Ventures, a Venture Fund in Europe specialising in MediaTech innovation, has unveiled a bi-weekly online pitching programme exclusively for early-stage MediaTech startups.

BGF attains B Corp certification

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).

Sleepwave developer granted patent for motion-sensing tech

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.

MIDƐM+ reveals startup battles finalists from 17 countries

MIDƐM+ makes an anticipated return to Cannes, France from 24—27 January 2024 and ahead of the main event the final details of the MIDƐM+ Startup Battles can be revealed.

PowerUP Energy unveils hydrogen energy solution

PowerUP Energy Technologies, formerly specialising in portable hydrogen fuel cell generators, announces a strategic pivot to offer a hybrid solution to its clients.

Here’s another disruptive startup… Stop using clichés and jargon in external communications

Jargon is divisive, especially in business. Some embrace it – there’s nothing they like more than to touch base, deep dive or circle back. Then there are those who are seemingly revulsed by these workplace idiosyncrasies. Such phrases are readily mocked, easy fodder as they are for any satire of crap management.

Levitating brand awareness through video

In the late 1990s it seemed that only Fortune 500 brands (or those heavily funded) could afford to advertise on television. With TV’s reach being astronomical, no other distribution platform came close. With only a relatively few that wanted TV commercials, it was otherwise quite unheard of in the realms of B2B marketing.

About:Energy forges technology licensing agreement to advance battery modelling

About:Energy, a player in battery development software, has announced a technology licensing agreement with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Southampton. This partnership is set to advance battery modelling and expedite electrification in the automotive and energy storage sectors.

Startup hiring trends: navigating talent and AI in 2024

I run a recruitment business for startups, typically working with companies with 10–50 employees to help them make key hires and scale their team.

Rural startups eligible for £5,000 of support through The Royal Countryside

The Royal Countryside Fund, in partnership with Forest Holidays, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Rural StartUp Fund, now in its fourth year. This year, a total of £5,000 is available, which can be awarded to either a single winning business or divided among several rural startups.

Navigating international expansion: how to scale your company globally
Navigating international expansion: how to scale your company globally

Flowwow, a global gifting marketplace, has expanded to five countries in the last year and the marketplace now operates in over 30 countries.

CorrActions raises $7.25M to prevent accidents through AI-based brain activity monitoring

CorrActions, an Israeli startup specialising in AI-driven driver safety, recently concluded a highly successful Series A funding round, securing $7.25 million.

Royal Academy of Engineering Launches Culture+ to Boost EDI in Engineering startups

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.

An interview with Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions

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.

Two million of Britain’s small businesses fall victim to late payments

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.

Space Agency-backed Insurtech secures seven-figure investment

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.