Startups

‘Exchange’ appoints Mark Kuhillow as Entrepreneur in Residence of start-up scheme

Exchange, the tech scale-up support scheme, has appointed Mark Kuhillow, a successful serial media and tech entrepreneur, as its latest Entrepreneur in Residence after his exit from SaaS platform SingleView.

Experience the Magic of 3D Audio

Ammersive are revolutionising the way people experience sound. Using innovative 3D audio technology, you can now explore a world of sound like never before.

Surfboard raises a $5m seed round to make work more human for support teams through collaborative planning software

Surfboard, the collaborative planning tool for support teams, has raised a $5m seed round, led by Speedinvest with participation from existing investors Fly Ventures and Seedcamp.

Huddersfield Business School launches third Help to Grow programme for local businesses

Huddersfield Business School, part of The University of Huddersfield, is launching its third Help to Grow programme in January 2023.

UK Entrepreneurs launch cutting-edge Dating app set to eliminate cat-fishing and reduce time-waste

ToDate, a ‘same day’ dating app which prioritises secure online dating, has been created and launched in the UK.

Clarity AI and LSEG Announce Partnership to provide new SFDR Reporting Tool for Investors

Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, announced today that it has partnered with Refinitiv, a London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) business, to develop SFDR Reporting Professional.

Telecoms supplier Altnets expands team as business grows

Brighton-based telecoms supplier Altnets has made two significant hires this autumn.

Manchester’s RiskSmart becomes Tech Nation’s Rising Stars 5.0 City Winner

RiskSmart, the Manchester-based risk management company built to simplify risk for SMEs, today announces it is the winner of Tech Nation’s 5.0 Rising Star City Award. The rapidly growing start-up won the exclusive award, which commends rising and performing tech companies, from a pool of over 450 applicants.

Amazon joins up with the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign to help protect businesses

To mark International Fraud Awareness Week (13-19 November 2022), UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign and Amazon today launch the ‘Can you spot fraud?’ quiz, to help businesses, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, stay safe from fraud.

New research unveils the specific barriers preventing women from reaching senior leadership in equal numbers to men

A new survey released today by gender equality consultancy Shape Talent has unveiled new insights into how women are obstructed at all stages of their career by societal, organisational and personal barriers. 

Ironhack tech school growing in the UK

Ironhack, the international tech school, now has a remote offering and a London team available to career-changers moving into tech. Ironhack bootcamps empower students to find meaningful careers in four key areas: Web Development, UX/UI Design, Data Analytics and Cyber Security by offering immersive learning experiences.

Microverse Launches Initiative for Companies to Trial Developers Before Hiring

Microverse, the online school for remote software developers where students around the world pay nothing until they land a life-changing job in tech, announced an initiative for companies to trial full-stack remote developers for 30 days risk-free before hiring them.

Venture Capital fund shakes up Global DeepTech investments

Nemesis Technologies, a pioneering venture capital fund that invests in deep technology, announces that it is on course to become the world’s largest digitally securitized fund, with significant nine-figure backing from Institutional Investors & Family Offices across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US. 

Brite Payments poised for further growth after breakout year in 2022

Brite Payments, one of Sweden’s fastest growing fintechs, is in a strong position to scale further as it enters 2023, on the back of tremendous growth over the past twelve months.

How to power devices with only ambient light

Dracula Technologies, a pioneer in harvesting energy through indoor light, announces its participation at Eureka Park at CES 2023 which will take place in Las Vegas, Jan 5-8, 2023.

Sign Language Captions for Disney+ Launch In The UK

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now view select films in their first language on Disney+, thanks to an innovative new app, SignUp.

Born2Global, Leading a New Era of Global Joint Venture Partnerships

Even before the global economic shocks of COVID-19, the global investment landscape for startups was experiencing a ground-breaking shift.

New fintech startup Uome launches open banking & subscriptions
New fintech startup Uome launches open banking & subscriptions

Uome, the fintech platform that enables the self-employed community to run their businesses from their phones, announced the launch of its new integrated Plaid open banking feature within the app.

MORPHOSE CAPITAL SECURES INVESTMENT FOR “EdTech” SHERPA’S GLOBAL ROLLOUT

Morphose Capital Partners, London-based specialist in Mergers and Acquisitions, corporate restructuring and finance, completes a further round of funding to support ‘EdTech’ Sherpa’s global expansion.

Clarity AI Technology Empowers Consumers to Shop Consciously with Klarna

Clarity AI – the leading global sustainability tech platform – announced today that Klarna, the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, is using Clarity AI’s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers.