Startups

All-In-One Pet Care & Insurance App, Fluffy Secures Pre-Seed Funding Round

Fluffy, the pet care app helping owners to raise healthy and happy pets through training, vet care and insurance has today announced its pre-seed round, a total of $450k.

Introducing DexoryView – a new logistics solution powered by autonomous robots, digital twins and real-time data intelligence

Leading London-based robotics and data intelligence company Dexory today announced the launch of their new, enhanced solution DexoryView – a revolutionary new platform that will change the way that warehouses are managed through the power of real-time data.

EKKO SET TO LEAD ON EMBEDDED SUSTAINABILITY IN 2023

London-based, green fintech ekko is gearing up for a year of sustained growth.

Visualisation saved my life – now I want to make it mainstream

A wellbeing start-up hopes to help millions with visualisation techniques that are credited with saving its co-founder’s life.

B2B Downturn Bites – Deal sizes down by third as senior management steps in to win deals

Average business-to-business (B2B) deal sizes have decreased by 30% in 2022, placing pressure on sellers as the economic downturn continues.

One House and Aerial Launch World’s First Emissions Reduction Platform for Touring Artists and DJs

One House, the world’s fastest growing talent development company and Aerial, the sustainable living platform, are announcing a tool for measuring, reducing, and offsetting the carbon emissions of artists and creators globally.

Skipperi raises €7M in funding to make boating more accessible, affordable, and hassle-free

Finnish startup Skipperi, a shared-use boating subscription service and peer-to-peer boat rental platform, has raised €7M in series A funding.

Exploring the benefits on mindfulness for Children’s Mental Health week

An estimated one in six children and young people in the UK now have a diagnosable mental health condition, and many may continue to have these problems into adulthood.

‘Unmind’ says it’s time to talk

Unmind, the leading provider of workplace mental health solutions, is announcing the launch of Unmind Talk, an innovative new product that aims to change the way employees access mental health and wellbeing support.

10 Coolest Startups at ISE 2023

First time in Barcelona. First time in Spain, as a matter of fact. And, as you may have assumed, first time at Integrated Systems Europe.

How will rise in interest rates affect startups?

The Bank of England’s base rate of interest is the highest in 14 years, increasing from 3.5% to 4%. This higher interest rate will be welcomed with open arms by savers but have an enormous knock-on effect for those with mortgages, credit card debt or bank loans.

KAUST startup raises $6 million to extract lithium from seawater

Saudi Arabian mining company, Ma’aden, and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Innovation Ventures fund have invested $6 million into Lithium Infinity (Lihytech), a startup who has developed an economically feasible way to extract lithium from seawater.

Floating waste removal drone will debut at the Miami Boat Show

Plastic marine litter is one of the biggest threats to ocean life and humans. Now that there is more plastic in the water than fish, new solutions are desperately needed to radically reduce the harmful effects of microplastics.

8 ways startups can grow & attract talent in 2023

With ongoing pressure in the private and public sector to match employee pay rises with the increase in inflation and cost of living rise, equity experts have provided their tips for how startups and SMEs can improve their talent retention and fuel growth in 2023.

Love Island’s pre-loved popularity can drive business growth

Since the latest series of Love Island hit our screens last month, the popularity of pre-loved commerce has continued to skyrocket, triggered by the show’s partnership with second-hand marketplace, eBay.

TD SYNNEX Maverick at ISE 2023

We spoke to TD SYNNEX Maverick at ISE 2023 about who they are and the range of professional display brands they distribute.

TMM Group at ISE 2023

We spoke to TMM Group about who they are and how they are transforming the breathing experience of customers.

Founding Canvas – a blueprint for entrepreneurs

Yaron Rosenblum, Co-Founder, Canvas Offices talks about his startup journey, his inspirations and offers his advice to fellow entrepreneurs.

Digital cancer support platform Mika is launched in the UK

According to Cancer Research UK, almost one in two people will develop cancer in the course of their lifetime. While survival rates in the UK have doubled in the last 40 years, a record number of patients are facing delays and disruptions in accessing oncological treatment across the UK, especially since the start of COVID-19.

IAB Tech Lab, Ad Net Zero and Scope3 Join Forces to Roll Out Green Supply Path

Digital advertising’s first-ever cross-industry sustainability group has been unveiled at today’s kick-off of the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting with a mission to deliver a standardised framework for measuring and reducing carbon emissions.