Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the name for a group of common lung diseases, and it is one of the major challenges in respiratory healthcare. According to the World Health Organization, COPD was linked to 3.5 million deaths in 2021 and is the fourth leading cause of death globally, while in the UK, it contributes to approximately 30,000 deaths every year.
Sânziana Foia is the Founder and CEO of Papcup, and she is on a mission to give women across the globe autonomy over their own bodies – by giving them freedom and choice when it comes to how and where they have their smear tests.
In the evolving landscape of digital entrepreneurship, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of Amman Ahmed, Leeds-born founder of Music For Pets. Launched in Manchester, UK, Ahmed’s journey began with a simple mission: to transform pet wellness through audio.
Family offices worldwide manage about $10 trillion in wealth. According to a 2024 FVCA (Finnish Venture Capital Association) survey, the third largest allocator of capital to local (Finnish) venture firms (right behind national funds and pension funds) is family offices.
Patchworks, the UK-based integration platform powering composable commerce for high-growth brands, has announced 36% year-on-year recurring revenue growth with continued international momentum.
As businesses ramp up their AI investment, technical capabilities alone won’t guarantee success, warns new research from Multiverse.
According to iData research, in 2023 alone, 15.2 million laparoscopic procedures were performed globally, while the Royal College of Surgeons of England cite that in the UK, 60,000 gall bladder removals are performed annually, but given the scope that laparoscopic procedures cover, this number is likely to be much higher.
The blend of channels and methods of marketing distribution is changing dramatically. Nowadays 51% of companies use at least eight channels to interact with customers. And it makes sense since multichannel shoppers spend three times more than single-channel shoppers.
As companies invest millions into AI, concerns have began to emerge from sources like MIT: an over-reliance on generative AI can reduce critical thinking. According to learning scientists at upskilling platform Multiverse, this erosion of human skills can threaten the very success of AI adoption if not properly addressed.
This Women’s Day, WomenIN calls on every woman, ally, and leader to take up space, raise their voice, and own their power – unapologetically.
Innovation and growth company Plexal is collaborating with Google Cloud to provide fast-moving, security-focused startups developing breakthrough technologies with access to a breadth of resources unlocking the potential of Google Cloud. This will include support around AI innovations, which can support founders with product development, go-to-market strategies and operating model design.
This November, Marbella will play host to one of Europe’s boldest new business events: Mind Your Business. From November 3-7, over 400 early-stage and scaleup founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather on Spain’s southern coast for five days of practical insight, real connection, and strategic clarity.
Bisly, a provider of scalable, smart building automation solutions, has raised a €4.3 million funding round to expand its operations across Central and Western Europe.
Entry-level jobs are slowly whittling away, as recent grads struggle to get hired in a decreasing number of corporate positions. AI has begun its workforce domination, and young professionals are going to have to adapt to a new way of working – and thinking – in order to stand out.
New data from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, which provides finance and support to startup and early-stage businesses, shows a year-on-year increase in the value of finance being accessed.
Tracelight, the UK-founded AI company making financial models easier to build and trust, has raised $3.6 million in seed funding.
Today’s world of work has evolved well beyond the days when permanent, full-time employment was the archetype of workforce planning. The focus has shifted from maintaining fixed employment structures to building flexible systems that can readily absorb skills and talent on demand, unbound by geographical boundaries.
From the very first day my co-founder Jorge and I founded Abacum back in 2020, we knew unequivocally that the US market was our K2, which needed conquering. Today, more than half our revenue stems from here and it’s our fastest growing market.
When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, engineers, farmers, and tech entrepreneurs turned their tools to defence, scrambling to convert drones, develop electronic warfare (EW) systems, and build agile technologies fit for the battlefield. But whilst the urgency of war can fast-track innovation, it rarely makes for a stable business model.
Startup traders often find themselves navigating the complex world of foreign exchange with limited resources and experience. Trading communities offer invaluable support, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collective growth. Leveraging community insights can be the key to achieving sustainable success in the dynamic forex market.
