The FutureScope Black Founders Programme, an initiative to support the next generation of UK entrepreneurs and start-ups in digital entertainment, is launched today by Sony Music UK and Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology.
Reviewpad, the platform that helps developers by automating the code review process, has raised a €1M pre-seed round. The investment was led by Shilling VC with participation from angel investors Simon Brandhof and Freddy Mallet.
Wayhome, the Gradual Homeownership provider, announced that they have closed a Series A equity funding round of £8 million.
Energy Dome, the company behind the CO2 Battery, the long-duration energy storage solution, announced it has closed a €40 million (circa $44 million) Series B funding round.
As we approach an unprecedented period with three bank holiday Mondays and a Coronation this May, 76.4% of UK workers are content with a bumper month and won’t be taking any extra leave.
Upstream 2023, the must-attend annual event that brings together all those contributing to a future-proof economy, will take place in Rotterdam from May 23rd to May 25th, 2023.
Inflation, cost-cutting and talk of a potential recession are taking a toll on businesses of all sizes. But is it possible for a business to not just survive, but even grow in these conditions?
In the first part of our four-part series, we discussed how buying from other startups can lead to cost-saving benefits.
In this second instalment, we will again hand over to Sam Parry, Founder of Ensemble, to explore how engaging with fellow startups can provide access to cutting-edge solutions, often delivering a competitive advantage. Contributions from Chris Priebe, angel investor & founder/CEO of HR tech platform Zelt.
From May 23 to 25, the Rotterdam Metropolitan Area will transform into a hotbed for talent, capital, and growth. Over forty partners, three full days, and one shared mission. Upstream 2023 is the international tech festival dedicated to a future-proof economy. It is the place to be for any startup or scale-up looking to increase business and impact in a sustainable way. The annual festival is a co-creation of the Dutch innovation community, international corporations, and investors. As the three-day agenda is packed with close to fifty city events, Upstream 2023 offers a unique chance to connect with inspiring entrepreneurs, daring investors, and bold change makers. The past three editions attracted over 2.000 attendees from across the globe.
From London to Los Angeles, Beijing to Bangalore, there are a multitude of locations that are established as hives of tech activity that are hubs for innovation across IT.
Over recent weeks, the Government has announced several new strategies, including the International Technology Strategy and an AI white paper.
This week, more than 200 investors are congregating at TechChill – one of the biggest Baltic startup conferences taking place in Riga, April 26-28. The region, which includes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and is often referred to as a unicorn factory, has long been punching above its weight on the global stage and is home to such success stories as Wise, Vinted, Printful, and 10 other unicorns to date. As well as a sizable herd of centaurs, soonicorns, and other mythical beasts.
CRM is vital for businesses to build and maintain strong customer relationships, increase sales, and remain competitive. It enables businesses to make data-driven decisions, personalise customer interactions, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Remote work might not be anything new, but it has become almost necessary over the last few years. Roughly 56% of organisations offer or “only hire” remote workers. For a good reason.
Managing your employees’ stress levels is crucial for ensuring a productive and healthy workplace environment. Employee stress is a common issue that affects job satisfaction, motivation and overall productivity.
Applications for a new northern-based accelerator, Baltic Ventures, have officially opened for early-stage tech companies to apply for their first programme, ‘Accelerator 2023’. Each successful applicant will receive equity backing and access to unrivalled expert mentoring.
Jobs in the retail and consumer space increased by +16% in Q1 of this year, and the number of vacancies in the past 12 months topped anything we saw pre-pandemic in 2019 by +59%.
A campaign designed to promote the UK’s thriving tech sector to American entrepreneurs and investors has been launched in Silicon Valley.
theion, the lithium-sulphur battery startup that wants to revolutionise mobile and stationary energy storage, has enlarged its Management.
For years there have been discussions about mental health first aid becoming a legal requirement in the workplace, but no Government to date has implemented a policy.
