Exited Unomaly founders raise $3M to launch Opper AI

The team behind Unomaly, the machine learning-based observability platform acquired by LogicMonitor in 2020, has re-emerged with a new mission: to make AI infrastructure as reliable as Stripe is for payments.

Boosting engagement and revenues: implementing GenAI into the sales engine

In today’s highly competitive sales environment, success hinges on building strong relationships and deeply understanding customer needs. Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining the game, empowering sales professionals to integrate this transformative technology seamlessly into core business strategies, unlocking new efficiencies and a decisive competitive edge.

Why investment isn’t always about the numbers

Think of an investment pitch and you think of the numbers. You think of spreadsheets, metrics, margins, and forecasts. But the bigger picture that many businesses are missing is that securing investment is more often than not about emotion. Because, when it comes down to it, investors are just people.

Why startups need to get transparent about pay

With the enforcement of the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive approaching, startups – and all businesses for that matter – must start preparing before it comes into force next June. Those with operations in member states will face new reporting responsibilities and the rules will put pressure onto others to follow suit to stay competitive – even if only operating locally.

Cryogenx raises £1.7M seed round to tackle deadly heat stress

Cryogenx has raised a £1.7 million seed funding round to accelerate the development of its breakthrough portable cooling technology. As part of the round, the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Future Planet Capital, has invested £430,000.

Qodea acquires Beyond from Next 15 Group

Qodea, one of Europe’s largest dedicated Google Cloud consultancies, backed by Marlin Equity Partners, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire technology consultancy Beyond, from Next 15 Group.

Stress at work impacts most generations

For the second year in a row, employers’ biggest concern for their staff is stress and anxiety related to work, according to research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

TfL and Plexal partner to tap into emerging technologies

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Plexal, the innovation and growth company founded by Delancey, as an Innovation Operation Supplier for a multi-year partnership.

Portugal’s data centres could add €26Bn to the economy by 2030

Portugal is establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading digital and AI ready hubs and further growth in data centre development in the country could contribute up to €26 billion to the national GDP between 2025 and 2030 (i.e. average of c. € 4.4 billion per year), according to a study conducted this year by Start Campus and Copenhagen Economics.

Why startups struggle to sell and what behavioural science reveals about it

Founders often obsess over product features, funnels, and pricing but forget the one thing that drives decisions: human psychology.

£10M of loans delivered to entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire

Start Up Loans announces that it has provided nearly 900 entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire with a total of £10 million since the programme started in 2012. The average loan value used to start or grow businesses in the county was £11,313.

Unlocking business opportunities through informal networking

With social media, networking events, and digital tools for connection, it’s easy to forget that building connections didn’t always take place online. In fact, all business was once driven by old-fashion social networks, and there’s still immense value in that.

How can a startup survive its first years?

Every day, news feeds are flooded with headlines about the launch of new startups. One by one, bold announcements appear – a new project, a new name, a new ambitious vision. But before long, most of them fade away. They disappear from the radar before they’ve had a real chance to make their mark.

From HR to IT: 5 core areas that determine a fintech’s success

Launching a fintech straight out of university is like riding a rollercoaster – full of ups and downs and more than a few sleepless nights. While some things click right away, others demand time, patience, and plenty of iterations.

Inntelo AI raises over £500K in pre-seed round

UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has raised more than £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round to fuel its commercial growth. It follows impressive early traction, with multiple hotels adopting its AI Concierge platform.

Tickets Are Live: WomenIN Festival 2025 Is Calling the Impactful, the Bold, the Brilliant, and the Brave!

Get ready, Cape Town – the continent’s most inspiring, intersectional, and women-led experience is back. Tickets for WomenIN Festival 2025 are now officially live, and this year’s edition is set to be the most dynamic yet.

Read before you sign: tops tips for business owners before entering a contract

In the fast-moving world of startups, momentum is key. You’re constantly pitching, hiring, negotiating, and closing deals, often all in the same day. Amid the whirlwind, contracts can become just another item on the to-do list, signed and filed away with barely a second thought.

Small businesses risk falling behind in the AI revolution

New research reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly lagging in AI adoption, putting their productivity, innovation, and long-term competitiveness at risk.

Spreckley partners with startup incubator Block Dojo

Founders building businesses utilising Web3 and or AI technology can now take advantage of a joint initiative from Block Dojo, an early-stage Venture Builder, and Spreckley, an independent B2B PR firm.

Battle of the cities: the best startup city in the UK

Flexible workspaces are crucial for supporting entrepreneurship by providing affordable, adaptable environments that cater to specific industry needs. These spaces enable startups to access essential resources and equipment without the overhead of traditional offices, fostering innovation and collaboration.