Skills shortage and recession fears could halt tech investment

An independent survey among more than 750 UK businesses has uncovered their desire to improve their websites, apps and customer-facing tech, as well as the barriers standing in their way:

Scottish sustainability pioneer named country’s best entrepreneur

A Scottish sustainable packaging pioneer has clinched the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022, UK Transformational Leader title.

World Cloud & Data Center Show accelerates Saudi Arabia’s cloud adoption initiatives

The 20th edition of the World Cloud & Data Center Show took place at the InterContinental, Riyadh, on November 28 – 29, 2022, and brought together elite IT leaders from Saudi Arabia and around the world to witness the newest advancements in cloud and data center technologies. Throughout the two days, the attendees were engaged in various activities such as high-level keynote sessions, insightful presentations, and panel discussions. Speakers discussed the latest trends in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.

50,000 users and £3mil investment gained in pet care app’s first nine months

A start-up pet care app which launched in March this year has reached a milestone 50,000 registered pet owners committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of their dogs whilst earning rewards for doing so.

Autumn Statement 2022: Should We Panic?

Quite a foggy view of the horizon, eh? So much for the holiday spirit.

Journey Management App GetHomeSafe wins Innovation award

GetHomeSafe (GHS) is a world-class Software as a Service company with offices in both New Zealand and London. The team are passionate about giving business leaders confidence in answering the important questions; ‘Where is my team? and Are they OK?’

Crises of workplace burnout and climate change share common cause and must be tackled together, announces green CEO Chris Caldwell of United Renewables

20th century models of industrial management are in need of urgent reform if developed economies are to solve the twin problems of worker burnout and global heating, argues green energy CEO Chris Caldwell in a new article published (‘Burning out and burning up’).

Cleantech Oxyle powers wastewater treatment as it raises CHF 2.8 million

Water contaminated with persistent and toxic pollutants is one of the world’s most pressing health and environmental concerns.

Foundamental, the world’s only global construction-focused VC firm, closes its second fund at $85m

Today Foundamental, the global early-stage construction-tech investor, can announce that it has closed its second Fund II, taking its total AUM to over $150m.

Consumer spending in pubs, restaurants and takeaways falls notably since start of pandemic

The average amount consumers spend each month in restaurants, takeaways and pubs has fallen notably since the start of the pandemic, with restaurants the hardest hit, new research has found. 

 

Startup pre-launch legal checklist

If the time has come for you to launch your first startup business, you may not be entirely sure as to what legal aspects should be in place to ensure that your business is both legally compliant and on a sound footing to achieve your objectives.

Grab your share of £1.85m to help create a better transport system

Innovative startups are to be given a share of £1.85 million to help bring their ideas to life, revolutionising transport and supporting growth across the UK.

Exchange launches search for UK’s next best tech startups

Exchange has begun its search for stand-out tech startups to join its fifth cohort of companies who are innovating in their industries.

9 Projects That Prove Web Scraping is Revolutionizing Research

Web scraping is revolutionizing academic and professional research by enabling the collection of big data.  Advanced collection practices allow higher levels of data extraction at faster rates, enabling new research opportunities in healthcare, finance, ecology, politics, and economics.

Creating a Sustainable Empire One Bed at a Time

James Higgins founded his company, Ethical Bedding, after a highly successful career in FinTech left him unfulfilled. We speak to James on his career pivot, the challenges of building a sustainable empire, and the importance of purpose over profit in business.

Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman and FOX Business Anchor Liz Claman to Headline CES 2023 Leaders in Technology Dinner

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman will be the CES 2023 Leaders in Technology (LIT) dinner headline speaker. This invitation-only event brings together policymakers, technologists, media and entrepreneurs.

Q&A: Sam Martin-Ross, Founder and Managing Director of Digital Uncut

We spoke to Sam Martin Ross Founder and Managing Director of Digital Uncut and he has a lot to say about growing from the startup phase of business.

Research: employers lack understanding of health and wellbeing needs

Both employers and employees face a major lack of understanding regarding health and wellbeing need and support, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection, and that can make it more challenging than it should be when looking at how to support staff in the coming year.

Smart home connectivity startup Rithum takes delivery of £250,000 funding round

Rithum, the premium smart technology system designed to seamlessly integrate into your home or business, has secured £250,000 in a seed round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners, with participation from the Capital Pilot Boost Fund as well as crowd investors.

Smart home connectivity startup Rithum takes delivery of £250,000 funding round

Rithum, the premium smart technology system designed to seamlessly integrate into your home or business, has secured £250,000 in a seed round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners, with participation from the Capital Pilot Boost Fund as well as crowd investors.