HyET Solaris, the Dutch innovator in ultra-lightweight solar foils, announced it has entered into agreement with UK-based investors Aequitas Carbon Ltd and Abbeydale Partners LLP to fund the company with €60 million growth capital. The investment will finance the development of a new 50megawatt modular production facility in the Netherlands, with test production set for mid-2026 and full commercial output of flexible perovskite PV modules expected by Q4 2027.
Digital Catapult has announced a £400,000 investment in deep tech startup Immersely to scale its solution and expand across the UK’s creative industries. Immersely’s tool could redefine the creative economy and fuel a steady pipeline of compelling new content, particularly in the design and development of video games.
The development phase for digital solutions tackling land data, small site viability, and infrastructure barriers can now begin.
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.
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.
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, 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.
There’s no doubt that small and medium-sized enterprises are the heartbeat of Europe’s economy; powering our communities, and our economies.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 £4 million funding has been awarded to British businesses developing next-generation aviation technology, with winners announced today (29th September 2025).
MyEdSpace, the leading online education platform, announces today (29th September) that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.
