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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Founders often obsess over product features, funnels, and pricing but forget the one thing that drives decisions: human psychology.
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.
Recent research from Vodafone revealed that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are losing a total of £3.4 billion annually to cyber attacks, with phishing being the dominant form of attack against small businesses. At a time when an ever-growing number of cyber criminals are taking advantage of artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) capabilities to improve the success of their attacks, the threat to SMEs is exacerbated.
After her personal experience with the condition, a former Ernst Young (EY) corporate lawyer and founder of the successful French PCOS blog Les Natives, has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to help women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
The Hustle Awards 2025 brought together so many passionate people who make the startup ecosystem what it is – a place of bold ideas, big leaps, and everyday graft.
British Business Bank has announced a new £400 million Investor Pathways Capital initiative which will support diverse and emerging fund managers across the economy and make it easier for new entrants, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to break into venture capital. The initiative, which will capture the value of a more inclusive investment ecosystem, is expected to launch in 2026.
Blue Earth, who runs one of Europe’s summits for purpose-driven business, investment, and innovation, has officially opened applications for BE100 – a competition designed to find, fund, and scale the next wave of high-impact businesses transforming the way the world works.
Cyberattacks are no longer limited to large corporations, in fact 42% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reported experiencing a cybersecurity breach or attack last year. For SMBs, a single breach can lead to severe consequences. In fact, six in 10 (60%) small companies go out of business within six months of a cyber-attack. From ransomware and phishing to leaked credentials sold on the dark web, today’s attacks are more frequent, more sophisticated, and more damaging.
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.
Belgian biosurfactants developer AmphiStar has been awarded €12.5 million in funding following the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) latest evaluation round.
Data from the skill profiles of 23,000 professionals across 3,600 AI startups reveals that Europe’s top AI innovators combine tech expertise with sector-specific and ‘soft’ multidisciplinary skills – outperforming those reliant only on general tech and computing skills.
Research by Towergate Employee Benefits among UK companies with overseas employees shows that only 36% of companies offer different health and wellbeing support depending upon the country in which their employees are based.
After her personal experience with the condition, a former Ernst Young (EY) corporate lawyer and founder of the successful French PCOS blog Les Natives, has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to help women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
As economic development efforts like those of StartUpNV continue to support the growth of the Nevada’s startup ecosystem, a new $10 million venture capital fund called the 1864 Fund has launched to invest primarily in highly scalable startups with at least $500,000 in sales in the western region of the United States.
