Aeon raises €8.2 million to scale its AI preventive health platform

Swiss healthtech Aeon has closed a €8.2 million seed round, as it builds the world’s most advanced platform for early detection and preventive healthcare.

Lendorse raises €1.75M to increase access to higher education for global talent

Lendorse, the Berlin-based startup removing financial barriers for driven international students, has raised €1.75 million in a funding round co-led by LUMO Labs and Soulmates Ventures, with participation from PI Impact and angel investor Daniel Naber.

How to unify your people around your cybersecurity strategy

If you, as a business leader, do not believe cybersecurity to be important, that will have a ripple effect through your entire company.

WombWise entrepreneur backed to develop women’s health app

An Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) student and emerging entrepreneur has secured funding to develop her women’s health app after winning a competitive pitching competition.

Meet the future of business travel: Business Travel Show Europe Innovation Faceoff Finalist presenters set to inspire

Get ready for a powerful display of creativity, technology, and purpose at this year’s Business Travel Show Europe Innovation Faceoff, where the most forward-thinking travel solution providers will take centre stage. Hosted at Excel London on 25–26 June 2025, this dynamic competition is a highlight of the show’s programme and a must-attend for anyone serious about the future of business travel management.

Aibidia raises $28 Series B to expand AI-powered financial tax tech

AI-powered fintech, Aibidia, has closed its Series B funding round at $28 million to expand its tax technology operations into the US market.

Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, stated at South Summit Madrid that “success doesn’t come from having a good idea, but from having a culture that allows you to fail.”

South Summit Madrid 2025, the leading global event for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, co-organized with IE University, featured a standout appearance on the afternoon of its second day by Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix.

Most UK tech firms adopt AI as sector shows resilience amid global uncertainty

A new survey of 200 tech decision makers commissioned by CommsCo PR has revealed that the UK is embracing AI at speed, with a clear sense of its positive impact in the face of global uncertainty. These findings make for positive reading in advance of London Tech Week.

The art of delegation: how to relinquish control without losing business

Be honest… are you a control freak? Does the idea of letting someone else do what you do terrify you, or worse, have you tried, and they messed it up?

Latent Technology raises $8M seed to redefine game animation with generative physics

Latent Technology, the game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round co-led by AlbionVC and Spark Capital.

Why mindset and resilience are crucial for startups

Starting a business is a bold move and there are many factors to consider before you do so – but among the most important are whether you have the mindset and resilience to ensure your startup is a resounding success.

Itana signs MOU with Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment

Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to boost digital trade, create jobs, and attract global tech investment.

5 ways to master public speaking with confidence

It is said that more people fear public speaking than death. While that might be a stretch, the statistic that around 75% of leaders experience anxiety about speaking in public is very real – and deeply impactful.

5 Practical Benefits of Customized Pens for Your Brand

Customized pens are small but mighty tools. They are easy to give away, useful every day, and quite budget-friendly. They give a solid boost to the visibility of your brand. So, whether you are launching a new business or looking to boost recognition for an established one, these small tools offer big marketing value. The best part is that pens stick around. On the other hand, flyers or digital ads that get tossed or ignored. So, if you are looking for an affordable, practical way to keep your brand in front of people, start with personalised pens. In this article, you will learn about their benefits.

Why UK SMEs should innovate now as global trade shifts

The global trade landscape is shifting once again and, for UK SMEs, that’s both a challenge and an opportunity. The return of US tariffs under President Trump and a new UK-US trade agreement that partially eased pressures are creating an unpredictable environment.

Why aren’t they buying? The secret power of FOMO in startup marketing

We’ve all seen that: great product, strong team, yet no people who are buying. In the UK, the average e-commerce conversion rate floats around 2.5% to 3% (as of late 2023 to early 2025). That means just two or three out of every 100 visitors actually make a purchase.

Top 4 ways AI is advancing M&A legal practice

Law firms are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape for deal-making amid a slowdown in global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. This competitive landscape ups the ante for the adoption of cutting-edge technology that holds significant potential to make M&A lawyers more productive, and law firms are widely embracing artificial intelligence (AI) for M&A transactions.

Why founders need to lead like a CEO and communicate like a CCO

If a founder’s vision is big enough, their startup is a future FTSE 100 business. For founders working towards a grand goal – that they one day actively want to achieve – they need to be both Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Communications Officer (CCO).

Communicating as a leader: 4 practical tips for founders

Nim Pancholi, expert speaker and Founder of All About Soft Skills, coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs on their interpersonal and communication skills. With a background in the Pharmaceutical industry dealing with top executives, Nim knows what it takes to communicate effectively in a position of leadership.

How robotics developers can lead the workforce reskilling revolution

The relentless march of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global industrial landscape at an unprecedented pace. This technological wave promises a new era of productivity and efficiency, yet it simultaneously casts a long shadow over the future of work for millions.