Super6 raises £1.1M breaking new ground in energy storage

UK-based startup, Super6, raises £1.1 million to unlock one of the last foundational technologies of the new global energy system

Revive ME to Spotlight the Future of Healthy Longevity in Abu Dhabi This November

Abu Dhabi is set to host the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind conference and exhibition dedicated to longevity science, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, ultra-personalised wellness, and AI-powered healthcare innovation, Revive ME. Taking place on 26 – 27 November 2025 at Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, this transformative event will bring together global pioneers, scientific leaders, and healthcare futurists, positioning the UAE capital as an emerging global hub for the longevity and healthtech revolution.

Vanta Expands European Presence with New London Headquarters

Vanta, the leading AI-powered trust management platform, today announced the opening of its new London headquarters, marking a major milestone in the company’s European expansion and reinforcing its commitment to building trust in technology across EMEA.

In the age of AI, video is the keystone of brand growth

For a long time, video was treated as a marketing luxury. It looked great in a campaign, but when budgets were under pressure, it was one of the first things to go. Ads and owned media content were the must-haves, while video sat in a column marked “would be nice.”

Pillar closes a €3.2 million pre-seed round

Pillar, an Italian fintech, announced closing a €3.2 million pre-seed round, the largest ever recorded in Italy in the construction tech sector.

Vet-AI’s LLM more accurate than Gemini or ChatGPT

Vet-AI, the veterinary healthtech scale-up behind the Joii Pet Care paltform, announced independent benchmarking results revealing its proprietary LLM outperforms Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in clinical accuracy and triage effectiveness.

 

31% of UK SMEs are processing wages manually, research shows

Despite advances in digital tools, a new study from Employment Hero reveals that thousands of UK SMEs are stuck in the past when it comes to payroll.

1 in 5 Large UK Businesses Hit by AI and Deepfake Attacks

Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity – and deepfakes are fast becoming one of the most disruptive threats.

SME leaders turn to AI to shape employee benefits strategy – but still feel lost

A new report from Lockton ‘From gut-feel to data-driven: Overcoming blind spots in SME benefits strategy’, reveals that seven out of 10 (69%) of SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) leaders are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to shape their employee benefits strategy.

DRUID AI Raises $31 Million Series C to Accelerate Agentic AI Platform Growth

DRUID AI announced it has secured $31 million in Series C financing to advance the global expansion of its enterprise-ready agentic AI platform under the leadership of its new CEO, Joseph Kim. The strategic investment, which will advance DRUID AI’s mission to empower companies to create, manage, and orchestrate conversational AI agents, was led by Cipio Partners, with participation from TQ Ventures, Karma Ventures, Smedvig, and Hoxton Ventures.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Tide following its Series C funding round

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Tide on its $120 million Series C follow-on funding round led by TPG and The Apax Digital Partners.

Brand Advocacy platform, Duel, raises $16M in Series A

Duel, the leading Brand Advocacy platform helping leading retail brands including Lush, ELEMIS, Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch grow through their own fan and creator communities instead of traditional advertising, has raised $16 million in a Series A round. The funding was co-led by Molten Ventures and Bright Pixel, alongside existing investor Peter Bauer, founder of Mimecast.

Futurail raises €7.5M to bring autonomous trains on track

Futurail has  announced the closing of a seed round, bringing total funding to €7.5 million. The round was co-led by Asterion Ventures (Paris) and Leap435 (Munich), joined by EIT Urban Mobility and US investors Zero Infinity Partners and Heroic Ventures.

Calling Tech Startups with Global Ambition: Entries Now Open for the 4YFN26 Awards

The 4YFN Awards are back – and if you’re building something bold in digital tech, we want to hear from you.

Can ethical fintech actually make money? A gaming founder’s contrarian bet

Nick Perrett spent years building gaming mechanics before losing track of his own pensions – an expensive wake-up call that led him to found Prosper. His contrarian view: ethical fintech isn’t just morally right, it’s more profitable long-term – and founders who understand this will build the next generation of financial giants.

The Saturday Effect: What a Jersey Beach Town Taught Me About Sustainable Performance

On Long Beach Island, New Jersey, something fascinating happens every Saturday. It’s turnover day. Rental homes flip. People rush in with fresh excitement, or out, determined to make the most of their final moments. It’s a whirlwind of energy, anticipation, and urgency.

Duel sees power in creator communities, raises $16m

Duel, the Brand Advocacy platform helping retail brands including Lush, ELEMIS, Victoria’s Secret, and Abercrombie & Fitch, has raised $16 milion in a Series A round.

Arcade receives investment from Lumina Media

Arcade, the management company behind The Sidemen, announced a seven-figure strategic investment from talent- and IP-led group Lumina Media.

Sunhat raises €9.2 million in Series A

Sunhat, the startup helping enterprises automatically validate and share ESG and vital non-financial data, announced €9.2 million in Series A funding.

Freemium vs. free trial: which is best for your startup?

How you introduce your product to the market can shape your startup’s growth trajectory. Freemium and free trial models are two of the most popular approaches allowing businesses to attract users and encourage full adoption.