Announcement of winners in £1.2m PropTech Innovation Challenge

The development phase for digital solutions tackling land data, small site viability, and infrastructure barriers can now begin.

Qovery raises $13 million Series A to redefine DevOps automation

Qovery, a SaaS platform that automates DevOps and makes application deployment effortless on any cloud, has raised $13 million (€11.3 million) in Series A funding.

British Business Bank’s Debt Funds has had positive impact

The British Business Bank’s Debt Funds programme has made a positive impact on the UK debt market and finance ecosystem, according to an independent evaluation published today.

Why Europe’s AI race will be won on talent

The recent UK–US Tech Deal is a welcome vote of confidence in the UK’s technology sector. But if Europe is going to compete globally in AI, the decisive factor won’t be new policies or government partnerships. It will be how quickly startups can attract, cultivate, and retain the right talent.

Cyber Runway accelerator takes off as part of Cyber Growth Action Plan

Cyber Runway, the largest cyber accelerator in the UK, is back and bigger than ever. The entrepreneurship support programme returns for its fifth edition as part of the Cyber Growth Action Plan – a component of the wider Plan for Change. 
 

Future-proofing Europe’s SMEs for a resilient tomorrow

There’s no doubt that small and medium-sized enterprises are the heartbeat of Europe’s economy; powering our communities, and our economies.

CultTech Summit Returns: Startups, Investors, and the Future of Culture Tech

This autumn, Vienna will once again become a global epicentre where culture and technology join forces to bring positive societal changes. From 22nd – 23rd October, the CultTech Summit returns for its highly anticipated second edition. Set in the Aula der Wissenschaften, the Summit will transform this historic venue into a high-energy hub for startups, investors, and innovators at the cutting edge of culture and technology. Following last year’s sold-out debut with over 650 attendees, the 2025 edition will host 1,000+ participants ready to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the creative industries – and how startups can lead the charge.

CultTech Summit Returns: A Global Stage for the Future of Culture & Technology

This October, Vienna will once again become a global hub where culture and technology join forces to bring positive societal changes. From 22nd – 23rd October, the CultTech Summit returns for its highly anticipated second edition, building on the success of last year’s sold-out debut, which gathered over 650 pioneers from across the cultural and tech sectors.

Paddle co-founder raises $13M for GoodFit to reshape go-to-market in the AI era

GoodFit, the AI-driven data platform redefining how companies go to market, has raised a $13M Series A led by Notion Capital, with participation from Salica Investments, Inovia Capital, Robin Capital, Common Magic, and Andrena Ventures.

SageMaster Wins Best Trading Solution at Entrepreneur Middle East’s Tech Innovation Awards 2025

SageMaster, co-founded by brothers Moyn Islam, CEO, and Ehsaan Islam, CTO, has been named the winner of Best Trading Solution at the Entrepreneur Middle East Tech Innovation Awards 2025, held in Dubai last night.

Mimetic desire: the hidden force behind what customers want

Most customers don’t judge products on their own. Instead, they follow what others desire, a psychological driver known as Mimetic Desire. When people see something is popular, it doesn’t just reflect quality; it creates belonging and status.

Mimica raises $26.2M to make AI agents actually work in the real world

Mimica has announced a $26.2 million Series B funding round led by Paladin Capital Group, with continued backing from Khosla Ventures, LGVP, and Entrepreneurs First.

IW Capital invests £4M into Navigator to power privacy-first advertising

IW Capital has invested £4 million into Navigator, a fast-scaling digital advertising platform that is redefining how brands reach millions of travelling consumers in a privacy-first world.

Why your business broadband keeps dropping out and how to fix it

An estimated £3.7 billion was lost by UK businesses due to internet failures in 2023. So, for SMEs relying on Cloud tools, VoIP, and remote work, unreliable internet isn’t just frustrating – it’s costly.

Marketing in the age of AI search: why citations beat clicks

When Google switched on AI Overviews for more than a billion users, it sent a shockwave through search. Publishers saw traffic collapse overnight, with lawsuits already challenging Google’s new model, writes The Verge. For brands, the reality is just as stark: you’re either cited inside machine-made answers or erased from the conversation.

Over £4M Government backing for next-gen aviation tech projects

Over £4 million funding has been awarded to British businesses developing next-generation aviation technology, with winners announced today (29th September 2025).

MyEdSpace secures $15 million to deliver world-class education to children in the UK and US

MyEdSpace, the leading online education platform, announces today (29th September) that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

UK military veterans are shaping Europe’s defence tech boom as venture backing reaches record levels

Defence tech startups are booming, led by an influx of former UK armed forces personnel, but critical venture capital funding gaps remain, according to a new report from Dealroom and Resilience Media. The report highlights that despite the overall trend of increasing investment in defence technology, failure to match the US on key technologies, including space tech and semiconductors for AI, could impact future growth and security in the region. 

OXCCU Raises $28m in Series B Funding to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Waste Carbon

OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into SAF, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round includes new investors Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, IAGi Ventures (the dedicated corporate venturing arm of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Hostplus, and TCVC, alongside continued support from existing backers Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko Ventures, Aramco Ventures, Eni Next, Braavos Capital, and the University of Oxford.

Willo raises £3 million to tackle surge in AI-generated job applications with ‘blue tick’ for candidate credentials

The founder of cybersecurity giant Mimecast has invested £3 million ($4 million) in Glasgow-based global recruitment technology platform Willo as the company accelerates development of tools designed to help employers automatically verify candidate credentials amid a surge in AI-generated job applications.