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.

‘IT’S THE MOST FRAUDULENT TIME OF THE YEAR’ SAYS SEON

SEON is advising online businesses to batten down the hatches, as online crooks prepare to make one final fraudulent push before the holidays. Leveraging its own data and customer insights, the company believes more fraud attempts will be made during the week of 12th December than in any other week in 2022.

How To Ship Unusual-Sized Items

There are lots of reasons you might need to send an unusual-sized item; you could be selling it or sending it as a gift for a loved one. Whether these are large or long or just plain weird items, these types of parcels might require some special attention during the shipping process.

Yep! Launches to Provide Multi-Format Alcohol Service with AI-Powered Personal Recommendations

Yep!, a multi-format alcohol service, today announced its launch in London. The platform features personal AI-based recommendations and predictive stock supply.  

 

A lack of cyber security skills is leaving SMEs exposed

Nick Denning, CEO Policy Monitor, looks at the risks and business impacts of shocking statistics showing a lack of basic security skills within UK SMEs.

Noisy Workplace? What Every Employer Needs to Hear

From the outset of business operations every employer should be aware that maintaining a safe and happy workplace is essential. It is not only important for the wellbeing of staff but for both the productivity and efficiency of the entire company. 

The need-to-know terms for business leaders in 2023

The past year has given rise to a multitude of new terms used to describe different employee behaviours that have appeared since the pandemic, from ‘quiet constraint’ to ‘desk bombing’ and more. 

Statzon Raises a €400,000 Seed Round to Expand to New Industry Verticals

A Finnish market intelligence startup, Statzon, has announced that it has successfully raised a 400K EUR seed funding round. The round includes equity funding from investors as well as an R&D loan from Business Finland.

How to Run a Successful Business with a Childhood Friend

Kunal and I have been friends since we were 13 years old having gone to the same secondary school in Kent.

Maximising your business travel budget post-Covid

Understand the new business travel landscape

The HealthTechX Summit is back!

HealthTechX returns to London on 23 February 2023 at the Hurlingham Club — exploring the digitisation of pharma.

Step Saudi Kicks off at The Arena Riyadh

In the first half of 2022 alone, VC funding in Saudi Arabia grew more than threefold, outshining the whole of 2021, according to a report released by startup data platform Magnitt. This buoyant VC market provides an excellent backdrop for hosting Saudi Arabia’s largest tech startup event. Step Saudi 2022 kicks off on 12 December at The Arena Riyadh with an inspiring mix of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands, and government representatives.

MegaShark™, the Trash Collection Catamaran , to Debut at CES 2023

Each day debris intentionally or accidentally ends up in our lakes, waterways and marine environments.

CES: 200 French Tech startups on their way to Las Vegas

French Tech innovations are ready to be discovered at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) from 5th to 8th January 2023. For this edition of the show, Business France will be supporting over 200 French startups in two pavilions. Under the French Tech brand, the French startups will present their smart solutions as they confront the international tech ecosystem.

Faircado will sell 10 million second-hand items to turn Christmas green

Faircado, a Berlin-based startup that provides the first AI-powered second-hand shopping assistance, announces the launch of its fashion apparel category.

‘Teamed’ secures 2.5M seed investment to democratise global employment opportunities

Today, Teamed announces the successful close of its seed round at £2.5M, led by Blackfinch Group alongside Nexus Investments and 1818 Venture Capital, enabling the global hiring platform to further develop its service-led software to make global employment easier for companies and top talent.

The Great Resignation: what comes next?

Following the pandemic, the jobs market has seen a dramatic shake up over the last two years.

How the games industry is driving content creation in the systems integration ecosystem

BK Johannessen, Unreal Engine Business Director for Broadcast and Live Events at Epic Games, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

Co-Create What’s Next at CES 2023: Marelli to showcase cutting-edge technologies that drive vehicle personality and performance

Marelli, one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, will showcase its latest innovations at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, January 5-7, 2023, at the Wynn Hotel. The invitation-only, interactive experience will allow guests to co-create the future of mobility.

Implandata have been crowned the Med-Tech World Summit Pitch champions

Implandata have been crowned the Med-Tech World Summit Pitch champions. The Pitching Competition is the premium opportunity for healthtech startups to display their ideas in front of experts and gain recognition.