InterLnkd secures £1 million investment

InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has announced it has raised £1 million in seed funding to accelerate its growth and international expansion.

Top traveltech startups causing turbulence in the industry

This year’s edition of Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) featured some fantastic traveltech startups on a mission to revolutionise the travel industry. The event finished up with the Touristech Startup Fest, where 40 startups pitched their businesses to a jury of industry leaders and investors. Of those, we have rounded up a highlight list to share these businesses with you.

Technology briefing: sensors – the invisible heroes of the modern world

This is the first of a series of five technology briefings for Startups Magazine readers, in which we will be reviewing the fastest moving and most exciting fields to equip business leaders on how to identify trends that they can leverage in their own business and technology development plans. The series will cover AI, sustainability, security, and eHealth, but we start with the critical and frequently overlooked role of sensors.

Engine B brings Copilots to the audit, tax and accounting market

Engine B, a next-generation AI-driven professional services technology company, has created its first scalable Copilot, using the latest tools from Microsoft and the Azure OpenAI Service.

What startups can learn from the world’s leading corporates when it comes to talent acquisition

Michael Doolin, Founder and Group Managing Director of Clover HR gives startups effective, simple and affordable advice to maximise their chances of hiring top talent.  

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) secures a place on new Silicon Catalyst programme, ChipStart UK

A pioneering new semiconductor technology developed by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has been selected as one of the first twelve UK semiconductor innovations to receive support from ChipStart UK, a new incubator programme set up by Silicon Catalyst.UK and funded by the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

How we’ll get the Big Bang in UK science and innovation

There’s a Big Bang theory to economic growth, which goes much like the one denoting the origins of our universe. For tiny particles clustering together, take university spinouts. As they form into startups (atoms), eventually that concentration, over time, creates something far bigger, at a scale that was once unimaginable (stars and galaxies).

Canva introduces student-safe AI products, customisable lessons, and over 5,000 free classroom resources

Canva has launched a suite of new primary and secondary school education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, making it the first company to introduce AI-powered tools at scale.

How the cookie crumbles: what the death of third-party cookies means for marketers

The world of online advertising and marketing has been in large part powered by cookies. These little packets of code allow companies to track the online behaviours and habits of users across the web and serve them personalised ads.

A Q&A with Nicolas Baranowski, CEO and Co-Founder of Frame

Frame is an AI-enhanced collaboration software with a mission to provide a framework for focus. Project managers utilise Frame as a unified platform to streamline task assignments, centralise communication, and monitor project progress in real-time, ensuring teams stay synchronised and projects remain on track. Remote teams use Frame to stay connected and organised, simplifying collaboration across all their tools in one unified space.

HumanForest on crusade to change cities’ ecology

Sometimes, successful startups don’t need to do anything new, they just need to do it better. HumanForest is one such a company taking that route. Rather than reinvent the wheel, they are seeking to make something that already works, better. Bike sharing. Sure, you’ve heard of it, from Santander Cycles to Lime bikes, they lounge on the pavements of major world cities and help everyone from tourists to company execs circumnavigate the city.

Kota raises €5 million to make core employee benefits work for modern companies

Kota, formerly known as Yonder, the all-in-one platform to automate insurance and retirement benefits for modern teams, has successfully closed a €5 million Seed round led by EQT Ventures with follow-on investment from existing investors Northzone and Frontline Ventures.

Aleph Group launches One Brand initiative to unify its global brands

Aleph, an ecosystem of local digital experts and technology-driven solutions, launches its ‘One Brand’ initiative, uniting its unique range of brands under the Aleph name.

London stands tall: insights into global venture capital ecosystems

In an ever-evolving startup landscape, London has emerged as the only European city to feature among the top ten most developed venture capital (VC) ecosystems worldwide, as per a ranking by data platform PitchBook.

AI at Work: It’s Here and It’s Working

Don’t call it a takeover, AI’s been here for years. A new global study from HR, payroll, and workforce management software provider UKG reveals that many people use AI daily both at home and at work, and it’s already making millions of jobs easier — employees just don’t know it.

What Intellectual Property do I need for my business?

In the world of business, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset. Intellectual property encompasses a wide range of intangible assets which set your business apart, protect your innovations, and contribute significantly to your bottom line. But what kinds of intellectual property does your business need?

EIS Association Brings Key Investors and Startups Together to Boost Oxford Region

The “Ready, Steady, Grow!” event taking place in Oxford and hosted by the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) will bring key professionals together to foster investment in fast growth businesses in the Oxford region.

Making the right tech choice

Three in four customers believe calls are the most effective way to contact a company, making smartphones a key business tool in all industries. But with hundreds of makes and models on offer, understanding which devices meet your business needs can be tricky.

Videobot expands client base to politics

The latest video chatbot technology is being utilised to help political parties build trust and engage a wider audience across digital platforms, with multi-language implementation improving the accessibility of information.

Corporate vs. startup mindset: Using the ‘best of both worlds’ to unlock a competitive edge

In today’s fast-paced and fiercely competitive economic landscape, businesses face mounting pressures to excel.