Startups

Where are they now?: Walk With Path

Walk With Path is on a mission to create inclusive innovations that make a positive impact and create products to empower people to take charge and move forward.

Armalytix responsible for 1 in 8 residential property transactions in England and Wales

Armalytix, a UK-based data intelligence company specialising in source of funds and affordability assessments, has achieved a notable landmark. It now serves as a pivotal component for legal firms involved in one in eight residential property transactions in England and Wales.

Top startups mums will love this Mother’s Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we have delved into the innovative realm of startups that have not only captured the market’s attention but have also woven their tech-driven solutions into the hearts of mothers worldwide to make the hardest job in the world slightly less difficult.

Land management platform powered by AI launches in Scotland

A software platform, developed in Scotland and powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is poised to transform global land management practices.

Quinas spinout celebrates first birthday

Initially emerging from a scientific paper on Memory Cells in June 2019 within Lancaster University’s Physics Department, the startup Quinas laid the groundwork for ULTRARAM technologies, a cornerstone of its commercial strategy.

Frendo launches workplace support programme for endometriosis

The first-of-its-kind dedicated workplace support programme for people who suffer with endometriosis has been launched by the digital health app frendo to coincide with Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Oxa Deploys Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pav Gill Turns From Whistleblower to Entrepreneur with Confide

In an era where corporate errors can swiftly escalate into major news stories, Confide offers businesses the tools to resolve issues before they hit the public eye. The platform, which debuted recently, is pioneering a new approach in corporate governance, risk management, and ethical integrity by providing a secure and anonymous environment for employees and stakeholders to report concerns without fear of backlash or exposure.

A manager’s guide to preventing toxicity

Have you ever been part of a toxic work environment? Did you feel like your higher-ups were failing to protect staff from bullying and harassment? Toxicity in the workplace comes in many different shapes and sizes but, with a number of high-profile claims appearing in the news in recent months, managers throughout the UK must act to prevent a toxic work culture from forming.

Doublepoint introduces WowMouse for Google Pixel Watch 2

Doublepoint Technologies, a pioneer in gesture technology, has announced the debut of an updated version of its popular WowMouse gesture-touch control app for Android smartwatches at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Water-sensing Infersens launches first commercially available solution

Cambridge-based Infersens has launched Cortense, its first commercially available solution to transform Legionella risk management and dramatically cut water waste.

CSEM and ClexBio create a bioreactor for tissue-engineered cardiovascular implants

CSEM and ClexBio, a Nordic startup specialising in regenerative medicine, have developed an innovative bioreactor capable of cultivating human veins in the laboratory.

Varaha raises $8.7M to accelerate agricultural decarbonisation

Varaha, a pioneering full-stack climate-tech company that specialises in generating carbon credits from nature, announces it has raised $8.7 million.

Hydra: Plugging the Unnoticed Hole in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for businesses, yet an essential aspect frequently goes unnoticed. The widespread adoption of SaaS platforms by organisations exposes them to risks of espionage, sabotage, and GDPR breaches. Hydra has been introduced to mitigate these risks.

Startups challenged to help develop carbon capture tech

A pioneering international programme, which brings together tech startups and leading manufacturers in the pursuit of net zero, has launched.

Bridgit Mendler co-founds space startup, Northwood Space

Bridgit Mendler is a name that people who grew up watching Disney Channel in the 2010s would recognise for her roles in Good Luck Charlie and Lemonade Mouth, but Mendler’s newest venture sees her turning her hand to entrepreneurship.

Monumo reinvents the electric motor

Monumo, a technology business that couples deeptech AI innovation with traditional engineering expertise to redesign the electric motor, has emerged from stealth.

Blip: affordable and profit-sharing insurtech startup launches

Insurtech startup ‘blip’ has launched in the UK, providing affordable business insurance for small enterprises along with an innovative profit-sharing scheme. Blip transforms mishaps into mere inconveniences with its insurance services.

EV charging startup secures investment on Dragons’ Den

In a recent episode of BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kerbo Charge, an EV charging startup, has successfully secured investment from sustainability-focused angel investor Deborah Meaden.

Amazec Photonics secures €1.5m to develop heart failure detection tech

Amazec Photonics, a medtech company specialising in photonics, has raised €1.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its devices for minimally invasive diagnosis.