BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, has completed a £6 million investment in natural pet food brand Scrumbles.
As a methodology, DevOps emphasizes collaboration and communication between development and operations teams, with the goal of delivering software quickly and iteratively.
With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent, as customers seek alternative ways to pay for those all-important purchases.
From startups just beginning to find a route to market, to well-established businesses with multiple product lines, branding is one of the most important assets a company has.
On 25th and 26th April 2023 at ExCel London, The Watercooler will return for its second year to challenge the status quo and focus on the future of workplace wellbeing, HR, mental health, and employee culture. A free-to-attend two-day event, it will offer access to over 100+ speakers, conferences, workshop sessions, networking opportunities and a vibrant exhibition space showcasing leaders in workplace culture.
Being shortlisted offers tremendous benefits to your business, so if ‘not’ winning phases you, stop right there. Let us tell you what being shortlisted can do for your business!
The Saudi Financial Academy and AstroLabs have come together to offer a future-forward data for fintech training program aimed at inspiring the next generation of fintech pioneers in Saudi Arabia. Taking place in May 2023, the program will provide young, ambitious individuals with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a five-week bootcamp exploring data technologies, AI-powered technologies, data analytics, as well as business & prototype development.
James Higgins, Founder of luxury, ethical bedding brand, Ethical Bedding, took part in the latest series of Dragons Den. On the popular BBC One series, James showcased the properties and potential of the eucalyptus-based, sustainable bedding, gaining the attention of Touker Suleyman, who offered a 50% stake in the business. However, James boldly declined the offer, favouring his belief in purpose over profit.
Flight Story, the innovative marketing consultancy co-founded by Steven Bartlett and Oliver Yonchev (former MD of Social Chain), today announced the launch of Flight Deck – a world-first tool that looks at online factors to find out what is influencing investors and ultimately impacting stocks and crypto price action.
During the height of the first lockdown in 2020, 46.6% of the UK’s adult population were reported to be working from home.
The success of high-profile startups such as Airbnb and Mailchimp might make the idea of getting into the startup world a very attractive one.
Recent statistics have highlighted gender and regional disparities across the UK. The Government-founded High Growth Enterprise Taskforce plans to tackle this issue.
Being amazing in your day job doesn’t necessarily translate directly to being great in front of a journalist, a camera, behind a microphone, or on stage.
Ahead of International Day of Happiness 2023, feel-good PR agency Lem-uhn reveals that searches for ‘how to be happy at work’ soared by 163% between December and February. With the UK in the midst of an economic downturn and a cost of living crisis, Lem-uhn believes that happiness at work is now even more of a priority to people.
The UK is facing one of the worst staffing shortages the hospitality industry has ever seen. Many leaving the industry due to furlough during the pandemic and access to fewer workers due to visa restrictions following Brexit, has resulted in nearly 40% of UK hospitality businesses facing a skilled worker shortage.
UK startup Kerbo Charge announced the rollout of its self-closing cable channel for electric car owners. For houses without driveways, this solves the problem of how to charge an electric vehicle and will typically save customers £1,439 a year compared to solely using fast public chargers.
Startups across the UK and Ireland are invited to apply and participate in the four-week programme that will give access to AWS cloud technology and credits, as well as mentorship, training, connections, and the technical guidance necessary to build both innovative solutions in the cloud, and successful companies.
According to a UK Government survey, nearly 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent. With Neurodiversity Celebration Week coming up on 13-19 March, this is an important opportunity to recognise those who experience neurodiversity and spread awareness and information about the best ways to support them in home, working, and learning environments. Dan Kentley, Practice Manager at Onebright highlights how spiky profiles can help support the strengths of neurodiverse individuals.
Digital Twin technology is on the cusp of dominating global digital transformation. According to a recent Strategic Market Research report, the global market for digital twins was valued at $6.30 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $131.09 billion by 2030. John Hill, CEO and Founder of Silico discusses.
Marking Endometriosis Month (March 2023), Femometer, designed for women trying to conceive, to help them understand their bodies.
