With a passion for innovation and a green heart, Polina Mikhaylova, Co-Founder of KNOT, and her fellow visionaries, set out to start a company that specialised in universal docking and charging points for micromobility solutions.
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches cohort 04 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme.
Technology has a vital role to play in addressing climate change if we’re to make any meaningful change – a point reiterated in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report published earlier this year.
Scotland’s premier impact investor, SIS Ventures, has unveiled its first impact report, showcasing the positive effects on people and the environment made by its investee companies.
The last year has presented numerous challenges for businesses in various sectors, including persistent inflation and a fluctuating job market.
Bigcrafters, the new digital delivery platform for artisan products backed by Estrella Galicia, has chosen Mangopay, a provider of modular and flexible payment infrastructure for marketplaces and platforms, as its latest payment partner.
Ahead of Small Business Saturday, an assembly of e-commerce experts, known as the E-Commerce Trade Commission (E-CTC), is advocating for enhanced support for small retailers to expand their growth through exports.
The notion of service has changed as technology evolves. We’re now much more comfortable using AI-powered smart assistants; everything from satnav to Alexa and Siri to fridges that tell us when we’re running low on milk, all there to take care of mundane tasks and make our lives easier. But we still love good, old-fashioned service that you can only get from human interactions – the person who remembers your name and favourite coffee order in your local cafe, or a beaming smile and extra snack from the cabin crew on a long flight.
UK-based FemTech company Matrix has received a £5,000 grant from London-based manufacturing specialist Get It Made.
In 2024, PR’s stock is on the rise. CEOs are recognising that while marketers speak to prospects and customers, PR professionals engage with all audiences.
Education plays a crucial role in the economic growth and social development of any country. However, challenges in state school provision often lead families to opt for fee-paying schools. Addressing the financial strain this causes, EduFi has announced a $6.1M funding round for its ‘Study Now, Pay Later’ lending platform, launching in Pakistan where 40% of students attend fee-paying schools, contributing to an annual education expenditure of over $14 billion.
The year 2023 marked a challenging yet resilient phase for the European tech ecosystem. Facing tough macroeconomic conditions, Europe saw a significant reduction in funding levels, reaching just over half of 2022’s levels at $45 billion. Large funding rounds and the creation of new billion-dollar companies slowed down, testing the venture asset class’s strength and resilience. Startups Magazine looks at the Atomico State of European Tech Report 2023.
The slowdown in venture capital-led tech sector investment hasn’t proven to be a setback for Cloudsmith, a Belfast-headquartered software supply chain management firm, which has announced $11 million (£8.8 million) in Series A2 financing.
A Nurse turned health-tech founder who lives in Greater Manchester has won an award at this year’s Computing Women in Tech Excellence Awards.
A new study conducted by the accountancy firm Accounts Direct firm sheds light on the daily challenges and annoyances facing UK workers and business owners every day. Findings reveal over 40% of managers struggle to balance work-life demands, whilst around 1 in 3 employees find heavy workloads and tight deadlines the biggest challenge in their job.
Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employees say their workplace allocates funds for Christmas activities such as parties, decorations and employee gifts. Among those employees, almost half (49%) are in favour of some of these funds going towards charities of their choice according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by GlobalGiving UK1.
A leading PR agency based in Harrogate, Cause UK, has achieved B Corps certification.
Entrepreneurs work hard, but are they maximizing their time and their potential for results, while keeping themselves healthy? A new survey by virtual assistant company Time Etc, suggests many are paying a price for failing to delegate their administrative tasks.
Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have an essential role to play in achieving global climate goals due to their agility, innovation, and potential to drive change in various sectors. As COP28 approaches, they must receive the support they need to thrive, argues Gabi Matic, Co-Founder and Director of Metta.
Anglia Components has unveiled plans to expand its Anglia Live eCommerce platform across Europe, driven by substantial investments in its logistics and website development.
