Startups

Forsea achieves record-breaking cell density for cultivated seafood

Cell-cultivated seafood innovator Forsea struck a major breakthrough in making freshwater eel farming a viable commercial reality. The startup announced its organoid technology reached a record-breaking cell density of more than 300 million cells/ml, and with minimal and precise use of cultured media ingredients.

H makes Agentic AI a reality with Runner H

H has announced the launch of Runner H, a first cloud-based web agent. With the beta release of Runner H 0.1, H is breaking through the limitations of plateauing scaling laws, taking a significant step towards artificial superintelligence (ASI).

Irish-founded Dev Ally named in top 3 startups at Slush 2024

Dev Ally, the startup empowering accessibility online, made it to the final three startups at Slush 2024 after pitching live on the coveted international summit’s Startup Stage.

AI startup Dote brings innovation to nursery

Dote, a technology and lifestyle brand that’s bringing AI-driven technology and innovation to parents for the first time as an integrated in-and-out of home ecosystem, has secured £1.15m in seed funding.

Pop-up robotic micro-factory completes first building

Automated Architecture (AUAR), a construction tech startup, has completed its first project using a pop-up robotic micro-factory, marking a major advancement in the company’s mission to make sustainable housing scalable and accessible.

UNCAGED Innovations brings luxury leather alternative to market with ELEVATE

UNCAGED Innovations, the biomaterial company that creates sustainable leather from grains has launched ELEVATE, a new luxury leather alternative.

Beyond the baseline: how AI is changing sports coaching

High-level sports coaching has long been an opportunity reserved for the few – those with access to the right resources, connections, or deep pockets. When a single one-on-one tennis lesson can cost upwards of £50, professional training is an unattainable dream for many aspiring athletes.

XPANCEO: a sight for smart eyes

“From a young age, I was deeply immersed in the world of technology, imspired by my grandfather, a pioneering engineer who played a key role in constructing the first computers in the 1950s. This unique upbringing, which involved soldering computers and circuits with my grandfather, instilled in me a profound appreciation for technology and innovation,” reminisced Roman Axelrod.

Legal AI startup Luminance set to illuminate European markets

Originating in Cambridge, UK, Luminance was conceived by a team of mathematicians and AI experts who recognised the immense potential of AI in transforming the legal industry’s approach to the vast amounts of documentation and data involved in legal work.

Entrepreneurs can now carry their HR team in their pocket with FresHR

What do business owners keep in their pockets? Keys? Phone? Handkerchief? What about their HR team? Probably not but that’s about to change. Established HR consultants Cream HR have created a new resource that enables owners of SME’s  (there are 5.51 million in the UK) to have their HR questions answered from their phone with their new product FresHR.

From burnout to bliss: the Pure Joy Mushrooms Story

Life has a funny way of leading you down unexpected paths. For us, Giovanna and Jordan, that path led through the depths of burnout and emerged in a world of fungal wonder.

Ex-Microsoft launches “Digital Horse” solution to address $300Bn equestrian industry

Smart Horse Technologies BV announces Equestic Coach-Copilot, a first-of-its kind AI-powered solution, that dramatically improves performance, coaching, and safety for both riders and horses. 

Osmo brings scent teleportation and AI-fragrances to life

Technology continues to redefine our senses, and AI startup Osmo has recently hit a groundbreaking milestone: the first demonstration of ‘scent teleportation’.

From vision to reality: Stripo’s evolution in empowering marketers worldwide

Dmytro Kudrenko, the Founder and CEO of Stripo, began his software development journey 25 years ago with friends. Around 15 years ago, they introduced a customer data platform with an embedded email template editor.

New fintech startup Attara seeks to bring financial certainty to UK SMEs

Attara has officially launched, a fintech startup poised to transform the landscape of commodity hedging for businesses across the UK. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert advisory services and customised hedging solutions, Attara aims to democratise access to hedging solutions that were previously only available to large corporations, providing much-needed financial security to SMEs.

ONO revolutionises fleet incident management with female leadership in a male-dominated industry

ONO, a fleet management platform, is breaking barriers, not just in technology but in leadership. Created by Renee Rogers, ONO was born out of frustration and necessity.

Can AI solve the UK’s house building crisis?

The UK faces an unprecedented housing shortage, with government targets aiming to deliver over 300,000 new homes yearly.

Oshen: small vessels making big waves in data

Oshen, co-founded by Anahita Laverack, uses cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise oceanography sustainably through robotics and AI.

CampusAI UK: a fresh take on the AI revolution

CampusAI, one of the fastest-growing AI education startups, has announced its expansion into the UK. This move aims to empower individuals, teams, and communities to embrace AI-driven transformation through its innovative platform, taking a human-centred approach to technology.

Medialister simplifies branded editorial content management

Medialister, a new startup designed to streamline editorial advertising placements, launched this month to connect brands with media outlets looking for alternative revenue streams. Focused on affordability and data-driven insights, Medialister enables brands to access editorial advertising that aligns with their messaging goals, while providing media outlets with an additional way to monetise content.