Addressing the global breastfeeding crisis by providing peace of mind to parents

With funding from the European Commission, a patent in place and even a shout out from Richard Branson himself, Coroflo is on a mission to revolutionise the global breastfeeding crisis. 

Feeling the pinch? How startups can optimise tech team productivity

The SPACE framework takes a more holistic view of developer productivity and wellbeing, says Hywel Carver, Co-Founder and CEO of Skiller Whale.

Vodafone Pulse Connect: keeping entrepreneurs’ fingers ‘on the pulse’ and connected

This issue’s Launchpad looks at Vodafone’s focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly the work achieved through the company’s Vodafone Pulse Connect system.

Impact Brixton shortlisted for Small Business Britain award

Impact Brixton based in South London has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at this year’s Small Awards, organised by Small Business Britain.

Rhea, the energy-efficient HPC-dedicated microprocessor
Rhea, the energy-efficient HPC-dedicated microprocessor

SiPearl, the French company building Rhea, the energy-efficient HPC microprocessor, has raised €90m financing for the 1st closing of its Series A.

LightMetrics video telematics scales as it secures $8.5m funding round

Commercial fleet owners are investing heavily in telematics data to improve road safety concerns, driver well-being and operational efficiencies.

A lifetime of ‘Appiness

Urban Health is the ‘smart mental health plan’ that offers its users inner peace, tranquillity, and a safe space to get their mental health and wellbeing back on track. 

Mixed feelings now business travel is back post COVID

UK business travellers reveal that whilst COVID added limitations to business travel, there are mixed feelings now travel is back.

HotSpot: Lithuania

Ahh, Lithuania. Fleeting landscapes. An abundance of forests and lakes. Castles, picturesque houses, and those magical hot air balloons floating across the sky.

Accessible healthcare made simple

Doctify are the award-winning healthcare review platform who are building trust and transparency between healthcare professionals and people seeking medical care. 

Tenzing: When You Need That Mt. Everest Energy

In recent years, energy drinks have almost become a parody of themselves. The internet is rife with mocking videos of men in reflective visors riding dirt bikes, howling barbarically as drops of radioactive energy drinks dribble down their forehead.  

Funding announced for 53 projects which could help reduce bills and emissions

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

Expert reveals how you can protect your mobile device from malware

During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks increased by 500%, with one of the main reasons being because many people aren’t protecting their smartphones.

How Dragons’ Den can be the best marketing opportunity around

No matter the sector, many startups face similar problems. Chief among them is the battle to be seen by potential investors and customers. Even the best products or services will struggle to grow without visibility among the right audiences. 

Middleton Enterprises invests in SushiDog’s growth

Family investment office firm, Middleton Enterprises, with locations in London and Newcastle, today announces its funding of SushiDog, a fast-growing quick service restaurant (QSR) chain in London that’s changing the way people eat sushi.

Avenda Health

One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Despite advancements in many areas of oncology, innovation in prostate cancer treatment has remained stagnant.

The wealthiest companies with the weakest passwords

Even the world’s richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world’s king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Now is the time to innovate your business model with Elite Business Live at SME Xpo

Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain’s SMEs, is back with another special Elite Business Live at the SME Xpo.

Employers adapt health & wellbeing support to hybrid working patterns

Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

wellness brand focused on the female hormonal journey secures funding

The SABI has successfully closed its pre-seed investment round, securing €150,000 from a group of industry focused  investors. The company’s pre-seed valuation of €1.3 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential.