£2m programme to tackle sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing industry

Digital Catapult and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been awarded £2m from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions specifically designed to tackle major sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing sector.

5 marketing mistakes startups make and how to avoid them

Marketing is essential for any startup that wants to reach and attract customers, build awareness and reputation, and generate sales and revenue. However, marketing can also be challenging and costly, especially for startups that have limited resources and experience.

Expert tips to building a passion-led startup on your terms

As a seven figure entrepreneur, I am passionate about paying it forward for other entrepreneurs… sharing my own story and expertise advice on how to build a passion-led startup on your own terms.

Meltwater announces AI engine and ChatGPT integration

Meltwater announces an AI-powered product innovations to help customers uncover insights, boost efficiency, and generate content.

Mental health support needs to be at the core of every startup

Mental health in the workplace is now widely discussed, and for some employers, many legacy challenges remain. This is where startups have a natural advantage, a golden opportunity to create a culture that supports mental wellbeing from the get-go.

Brite extends instant payments coverage to Belgium and appoints industry veteran

Brite Payments has announced that it has expanded its product coverage to bring Brite Instant Payments to Belgium, extending the company’s presence in the Benelux region and complementing its existing coverage in the Netherlands.

Huckletree announces B Corp status and reveals insights from its first Impact Report

Huckletree, the leading coworking disruptor, announces its newly attained B Corp status alongside its 2023 Impact Report findings which reveal its commitment to continuous improvement and strict sustainability measures, including its 500 tonnes of CO2 saved from its newest building at Oxford Circus.

“I was bullied by my manager for being gay!”

Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know first-hand the unique pressures and challenges that being LGBTQIA+ in the workplace can bring. This is why I am now so dedicated to creating psychologically safe workplaces.

Getting Investors – Angels & Crowdfunding
This article is part 5 of 9 in the series Getting funding to scale in 2023

Having decided to scale your business and having concluded that the only way to make that happen in a meaningful way is to raise equity funding, there are then some very obvious next questions.  This would include how much exactly do you need to raise and at what valuation, and where is the best place to raise the investment?

Norwegian drone logistics company, Kyte, and receives €1m in public funding

Norwegian drone logistics company Aviant has launched its home delivery service, Kyte, now capable of delivering groceries, takeaway food, and non-prescription medicines to sparsely populated areas and holiday homes in Norway.

Investors, businesses and government policy makers unite to democratise sustainability action at ‘Reset Connect’, London Climate Action Week’s biggest event

On the 27th and 28th of June, businesses including Google, eBay, Nestle, and Microsoft, other FTSE100 companies and the investment community will unite at Reset Connect, the UK’s largest sustainability, and net zero events, in flagship with London Climate Action Week at the London ExCel centre.

Meet Hoopsy: The eco pregnancy test made of 99% paper

12.5 million home pregnancy tests are completed in the UK each year, causing a shocking amount of plastic waste to be sent to landfill. But Hoopsy is on a mission to change this, with its eco pregnancy tests made of 99% paper.

Techspace opens space for forward thinking tech companies in Old Street

Techspace, the place where innovative and ambitious tech companies thrive, has launched its seventh European hub, on Worship Street. Situated in the heart of Old Street, Techspace opens its doors to forward thinking businesses as it continues to build out its portfolio in areas popular with technology companies.

Welcome to the WoU: Meet the multimedia platform designed to bridge the digital gap between generations.

TALES announces the launch of the World of Us project (WoU): a multimedia project designed to bridge the gap between generations in all aspects of our digital futures.

Twilio debuts CustomerAI ahead of SIGNAL 2023

Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, unveiled CustomerAI ahead of SIGNAL, its upcoming user and developer conference.

Surgeons must tackle three global health challenges to save lives

Surgeons must look beyond the operating theatre and tackle three major challenges with the most potential to reduce major causes of death and improve access to surgical care, according to an international group of experts.

When maximising Human Intelligence with AI results in Super Human Intelligence

In today’s world, businesses are on the lookout for new and innovative ways to stay afloat or ahead of the curve. One of these ways is by embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI). But that raises a few questions.

Banks are getting a better grip on fraud

Online fraud and financial crime prevention platform, SEON has released its latest ‘Global Banking Fraud Index’, which analyses the cost of fraud to banks and other financial institutions around the world in 2023.

Revolutionising the landscape industry: the role of tech startups

Revolutionising the landscape industry requires embracing cutting-edge technologies that optimise processes, enhance creativity, and foster seamless collaboration. Tech startups are doing just that, transforming the sector into an environmentally-aware one that understands and exceeds current client expectations.

IQ Capital raises $400m to invest in transformative deep tech startups

IQ Capital, a London-based deep tech venture capital firm, announces the final close of its fourth Venture Fund at $200 million (Fund IV), taking its assets under management to more than $1 billion.