How customer data empowers smarter decisions in tech

In today’s fast-moving tech world, customer and user data is no longer optional, it’s essential. How a business interprets, contextualises, and applies this data often determines whether it accelerates or stalls. The companies that succeed are those that don’t just react to change, but anticipate it through intelligent, data-led decision-making.

Want retention, referrals, and ROI? Start with trust, not tech

In the world of sports and entertainment travel, where customers are investing not just their money but also their dreams of unforgettable experiences, trust is everything. Trust is something you cannot place a value on, it’s the foundation on which long-lasting customer relationships are built. Without it, even the most sophisticated booking systems or flashy marketing campaigns fall flat, particularly in an industry where competition is rife.

Stripe alumni launch AI-powered financial home for startups

Seapoint has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Tapestry VC and the ex-COOs of Stripe, Revolut, Tide, and Tines. After nine months of building, the team has launched a private beta that is now being used by dozens of VC-backed startups. Startups across the UK and Europe can now sign up for the beta program at seapoint.co.

electronRx to launch pDx for remote chronic respiratory disease management

electronRx, a digital medicine and biomarker company driving healthcare through pulmonary innovation, has announced that it will launch pDx. The pDx app offers chronic respiratory disease (CRD) patients a cardiopulmonary assessment device, engineered to medical grade standards, to measure lung function at home using a mobile phone, laptop, or tablet.

Humanoid unveils UK’s first humanoid for industrial use

UK-based robotics and AI company Humanoid has launched HMND 01 Alpha, the country’s first humanoid robot for industrial use. Built in just seven months, Alpha represents the fastest humanoid development cycle in history.

Breakthrough Founders launched to support entrepreneurs from overlooked groups

A new, outcomes-focused initiative will support 150 startups led by entrepreneurs from traditionally overlooked groups across the UK to raise investment and scale. Launched by a consortium of award-winning organisations, the programme replaces fragmented efforts with a joined-up national solution designed to deliver real funding outcomes.

UK secures £150Bn in US investment during state visit

The UK Government has announced a landmark £150 billion investment package from US-based private sector firms during the US state visit, marking a major milestone for UK–US economic ties and reinforcing the UK’s position as a global hub for innovation and technology

Humanoid Global strategically invests in Agility Robotics

Humanoid Global, a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, is pleased to announce that it has closed its indirect strategic investment in Agility Robotics via a single-asset special purpose vehicle.

Female founders get 25% less than men at business exit

Women exit from their businesses for 25% less than their male peers on average, wealth management firm Evelyn Partners has revealed.

Omnea raises $50M to make procurement every CFO’s competitive advantage

Omnea, an AI-native procurement intake and orchestration platform, has raised a $50 million Series B funding round to accelerate its shift to a new era of AI-powered supplier relationship management. The round was led by Insight Partners and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Accel, Point Nine, First Round Capital, and Prosus, bringing total funding to over $75 million.

Shayp launches 4IMPACT with Microsoft to deliver verified water savings

Belgian water technology company Shayp has launched Shayp 4IMPACT, a corporate water conservation and efficiency platform that delivers quantifiable, verified benefits through precision monitoring.

Dubai to welcome 2,000+ global AI and tech leaders at the inaugural DATE MENA this November

Dubai is set to host one of the most anticipated tech events of the year as DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) makes its debut in the city on 26 – 27th November 2025, followed by DATE KSA on 8 – 9th December in Riyadh.

FISEGO and Panasonic Industry: Technology partnership for smart power strips

Panasonic Industry Europe announces a strategic collaboration with FISEGO Holding.

Why small businesses should shout louder about their success

Running a small business is rewarding, but demanding. From serving customers to managing cashflow and dealing with economic uncertainty, you are constantly juggling different demands and roles. The daily grind can also make it easy to forget about your accomplishments, and our latest research shows fewer than half (43%) of small businesses regularly get the opportunity to pause and celebrate their wins.

August undercurrents: Europe’s tech between seed heat and consolidation

A singular theme didn’t dominate the month of August in European tech ventures. What happened instead was a clear set of parallel shifts becoming more apparent. Moves in geographies, sectors, and funding models represented a reorganisation tipping point in the market.

Cracking the Temu code: what UK brands need to understand about modern e-commerce

Since its UK launch in April 2023, Temu has quickly made a name for itself. Last year it was the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK App Store and it’s getting a great reception from its users.

M&A gets smarter: how buyers and founders turn IP into a growth lever

Once an afterthought in most transactions – except in pure technology acquisitions – intellectual property (IP) is moving to the centre of deal-making. Software, data, and AI shape nearly every product and service, and the know-how, data sets, and IP rights behind them increasingly determine whether a deal delivers its growth story.

Time-strapped small business owners prioritise AI to help focus on growth

Time pressures are limiting the ability of small businesses to focus on growth, according to new American Express research, with over two-fifths (43%) of small businesses looking to AI to help tackle this challenge.

Aquark’s Dr Florence Concepcion awarded £1.9M Innovate UK Future Leaders Fellowship

Dr Florence Concepcion, Senior Quantum Engineer at Aquark Technologies has been awarded Innovate UK funding as part of the Future Leader Fellowship. The four-year fellowship will provide £1.9 million to support Dr Concepcion’s £2.7 million project to advance research in the miniaturisation and scalability of vacuum systems for scalable quantum technologies.

Anthemis and Cambridge AI Venture Partners launch CommonAI to supercharge AI market

Anthemis, an early-stage investment firm, and Cambridge AI Venture Partners (CAIVP), a team comprised of industry experts Sir Andy Hopper, Prof. Rob Mullins, Dr Gavin Ferris, and Mike Halsall, have announced the launch of CommonAI, a collaborative engineering and computing platform for AI-enabled startups, enterprises, engineers, academics, and investors.