Despite the ongoing return to office movement, hybrid and remote roles are still in high demand. In fact, our data at Flexa shows that demand for hybrid roles has increased by 50% since the start of the year. This means that startups offering these types of flexible working arrangements will have a competitive edge when it comes to attracting talent.
The working day in London looks different now. It’s no longer about a packed tube, nine hours at a desk, and a limp sandwich at your computer. Instead, there’s a new rhythm emerging. One where business owners travel across town for a lunch that doubles as a strategy session or signing that new client, and where pedestrianised high streets like Sicilian Avenue are fast becoming the new power spots for the city’s entrepreneurs.
Anadyr Horizon was the ideal peace tech company when I first met them last summer.
Vanta has announced its $150 million Series D funding round at a $4.15 billion valuation. The round was led by new investor Wellington Management, and included existing investors, Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Sequoia, J.P. Morgan, Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Atlassian Ventures and CrowdStrike Ventures. The funding brings Vanta’s total funds raised to $504 million since 2021.
The UK Government has announced a major boost to British industry following the signing of a historic trade agreement with India, securing over £6 billion in new investment and export deals and supporting more than 2,200 British jobs across the country.
British battery technology pioneer Anaphite has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to strengthen its presence in South Korea – the world’s second-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
360Learning has announced it has been awarded a €1.8 million grant from the French Government to accelerate R&D in AI-powered skills-based learning.
More than half of Gen Z workers in the UK are considering taking on a second job to help cover basic living costs, according to new research that highlights the growing financial pressure on younger employees.
Global investment platform Lightyear today announces a $23 million Series B investment round to bolster retail investing in the UK, alongside unveiling a new suite of AI-powered market intelligence tools.
Digital gifting platform Prsnt is set to appear in an upcoming episode of Dragons’ Den, airing on BBC One on Thursday 31st July 8pm.
How we perceive technology depends on who we are, the aspirations we have, and the philosophy we live by, on a daily basis.
We’re in a new era of marketing. What used to take a team of specialists and weeks of production can now be done in minutes by almost anyone. The tools have changed – and if you’re not adapting, you’re falling behind.
MintNeuro is a UK-based startup, established in 2022 as a spin-out from Imperial College London, focusing on creating scalable semiconductor technologies for next generation bioelectronic devices aimed at treating neurological conditions.
As everyone in SEO knows, there really are no set rules. And, even when we think we have cracked the code, the algorithm updates again, creating an ever-evolving world. In 2025, it’s simply not enough for brands to just show up in search. Today, the Google EEAT model is at the centre of success.
Caspar Lee is a South African-born entrepreneur and investor, and former YouTube personality who rose to prominence through his engaging content during the platform’s early years.
As a biochemist working full-time while completing my PhD, I had made a personal commitment to myself: to live and experience life in a way that felt fulfilling and aligned with who I wanted to become. That meant more than professional progress.
The global medtech and healthtech startup community has no shortage of bold ideas. Across the world, early-stage companies are developing digital tools, medical devices, and AI-driven solutions aimed at tackling some of the most complex challenges in healthcare. Yet, while innovation flourishes, scaling successfully remains notoriously difficult.
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inforcer has raised $35 million in a Series B round led by Dawn Capital with participation of existing investors Meritech Capital.
For the first time since 2021, TV advertising spend in the UK grew year-on-year in 2024 – hitting £5.27 billion. Not bad for a format some declared dead in the wake of Netflix binges and TikTok scrolling.
