In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.
In the UK, VC funds owned exclusively by men garnered approximately ten times the capital of those owned by women from 2017 to 2023, and nearly five times the capital of funds with mixed-gender ownership.
Quantum Motion, a quantum computing scaleup from the UK, founded by Professor John Morton from University College London and Professor Simon Benjamin from the University of Oxford, has initiated a flagship academic collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Investment Futures 24, an event scheduled for 28th November in London, is poised to delve into the investment scene for 2024, focusing on innovation-driven startups, scaleups, and spin-outs.
GreyScout, a SaaS platform focused on online brand protection, has announced a seed investment of €3.5 million, elevating its total capital raised to €4.5 million.
Yourgene Health, a member of the Novacyt company collective, has initiated the first local non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) service in Morocco at the Centre de Biologie Riad (Laboriad), utilising the IONA test.
According to iwoca’s most recent SME Expert Index for Q3 2023, a significant majority of SME finance specialists, amounting to 83%, are of the view that major banks are showing less inclination to finance the United Kingdom’s 5.5 million small and medium-sized enterprises.
Calmer, an award-winning training organisation empowering entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business teams to prevent burnout and nurture good mental health, have been commissioned to identify how best to support London’s gig economy workers. After extensive research into the issues, they have launched a survey for gig workers to have their say up until 20th November, and following this will host a free webinar, open to gig workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of those in the gig economy.
Fyma, an AI enterprise specialising in the analysis of real-time video feeds, has concluded an investment round, securing $2.1 million. Quadri Ventures spearheaded the round with participation from Second Century Ventures.
In the shadow of the tech giant WeWork’s bankruptcy and the unfolding legal battles facing Meta across numerous US states, the focus on unicorn companies has intensified.
Even during these uncertain economic conditions, SaaS spending by organisations doesn’t seem to slow down, with Gartner forecasting that the total spending on SaaS will reach $197 billion in 2023.
Vanta, the trust management platform, has released its annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering global trends in security, compliance and the future of trust.
Capterra, a leading software and services marketplace, has been instrumental in guiding organisations in their digital journey. With a sprawling network spanning over 900 software categories and providing access to more than two million verified reviews, it emerges as a crucial resource for enhancing productivity and fostering growth, especially for SMEs.
AI stands as a transformative force in the modern technological landscape, and has the potential to revolutionise how startups operate across all sectors. For a startup poised to embark on the AI journey, developing and implementing a strategy is not without its challenges.
Vodafone Business has confirmed the renewal of its alliance with Steven Bartlett, extending the partnership for an additional year.
A recent study by Barrington Hibbert Associates has cast a stark light on the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, revealing that 25% of employees feel their career progression has been impeded by discrimination based on ethnicity, sexuality, religion, age, or gender. This impediment has profound implications across a spectrum of industries, including finance, legal, healthcare, and education.
SpinDrive, a Finnish company providing affordable active magnetic bearings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has secured a €3.8 million Series A funding round.
Solestial, the space-oriented solar energy enterprise, recently declared it has secured an £849,954 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from NASA.
BPP Education Group announced a £5 million Series A investment in and partnership with the UK-based education technology firm, xUnlocked, the operator of Sustainability Unlocked.
The Corporate Wellbeing Expo is delighted to announce that former World Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno, will be the Headline Keynote Speaker at the event. Bruno is set to take the stage at the ExCeL, London on March 13th at 3:30pm, where he will share his remarkable journey and discuss the impact of mental health on both his life and career.
