Startups

Why Are Startups So Susceptible to Fraud?

Creating a startup can seem like a gamble, but it’s one that leaders are continuing to take the plunge on. According to a study by Embroker, only 10% of startups survive. But when they work out, there are still pitfalls.

‘Spathios’ becomes first Spanish hourly rental marketplace to go international

Spathios is an online marketplace that connects professionals and businesses with great creative spaces. The startup provides its users access to locations for events, meetings and filming studios via its online booking marketplace. Founded by Pol Hevia and Joaquim Tresserra in Barcelona, the startup has now more than 2,500 spaces across Spain and 400 in London.

UNLEASH World and Acadian Ventures announce €150,000 startup competition

When UNLEASH World 2022 returns to Paris on 12-13 October, it will once again host its unique startup competition, showcasing the next wave of breakthrough technologies and global innovators changing the future of work.

Fintech offers alternatives as cash dominance decreases

When COVID-19 brought the globe to a standstill, it was the growth of online payment solutions that kept the lights on, and the money flowing, when much of the world was closed. We are all still coming to terms with both the human and financial costs of the pandemic and subsequent restrictions. Life has, in many ways, returned to a “new normal.” Businesses have, for the most part, reopened their doors and many of the restrictions on travel have been lifted. However, many aspects of day-to-day life have changed permanently – one of those being payments

Deeptech firm seeks to revolutionise the accuracy of GPS and other global navigation satellite systems

FocalPoint, the UK Deeptech company which provides next generation positioning solutions for mobiles, wearables and vehicles, has announced the first close of a multi-round Series C funding round of up to £23m from a consortium of investors co-led by Molten Ventures and Gresham House.

10 Trends That Will Affect The Future of Marketing

It’s safe to say that the internet has had a significant impact on the way businesses operate. Back then, marketing efforts focused on traditional channels like print, TV, and radio. With the advent of the internet, businesses have had to adapt their strategies to keep up with the times. These days, digital marketing services are one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. And as we move into the future, digital marketing will likely become more critical.

infinitSpace partners with Vallist to assist landlords globally with shift to flexible workspaces

infinitSpace has announced a global partnership with Vallist to enable more landlords and developers to enter the flexible workspace sector.

Defining your startup’s personality

Branding is always one of the most challenging parts of launching your business: the message you send needs to perfectly convey your values and appeal to the market. Just like a person, your company is unique, and you want it to be likable.

Residency unveils its autumn/winter programme to support small businesses

From October 2022, Residency will be organising monthly pop-ups at its Islington Square site in North London.

Fifteen new tech startups welcomed to the Exchange scale-up scheme

Fifteen new tech startups will be joining the Exchange scheme with plans to scale, grow and raise funds over the next six months, with the support of the startup programme and its partners.

Virtue social impact app closes a pre-seed round

Just one year after being launched on Shopify (2021), Virtue closed a pre-seed round led by SFC Capital, and has also joined the Techstars accelerator.

Accelerate the future of premium air travel

Aero Technologies, Inc. the next-generation premium air travel company, which serves routes in both the US and Europe, announced a $65M capital raise, $50M in Series B funding and $15M in convertible notes, for a total post-money valuation of $300M.

Microverse doubles valuation with Series A extension

EdTech startup Microverse, an online school for remote software developers where students around the world pay nothing until they land a life-changing job, has doubled its valuation with an extension of $4M to its Series A round.

Number of Highest Valued Web3 Unicorns Has Risen Steadily

A significant amount of the new unicorns added last year came from the web3 market. This is in line with the overall trend of growth in the cryptocurrency industry and the rise in popularity of decentralised applications (dApps).

Discussion Box gross £1.2million in its first year of trading in 2021

Black woman-owned and led, Discussion Box founded by Lisa Carter, helps global brands bring together high-level stakeholders for conversations that change history.

Introducing four lucrative mobile beauty businesses

Whether you’re getting your nails done, having your hair recoloured or taking a waxing strip to your brows, the beauty industry isn’t short on treatments. In fact, it’s a booming industry that is growing with each year. In 2022, the industry has been valued at an eye-watering £395.7 billion. And everyone’s getting a slice of the well-groomed pie.

Q&A: Sam Martin Co-Founder of Peckwater Brands

Peckwater Brands runs a range of virtual restaurant brands. These are virtual restaurants that exist solely on third-party delivery platforms, like Deliveroo or Uber Eats, without their own brick-and-mortar location.

6 PetTech startups changing the game
6 PetTech startups changing the game

From wearable devices to smart feeders and bowls, we all enjoy spending money on our pets. The PetTech market is set to hit $20bn by 2028, according to research. The market is being driven by the increasing introduction of AI-enabled solutions that enhance the analytics capabilities of products.

Edinburgh, home of the unicorn & ample startup success

This issue we’re delving into Scotland’s astonishingly beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Well known for its dramatic cityscape, historical charm, stunning architecture and infamous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh is also an up-and-coming startup hotspot. Let’s delve in as to why the city is predicted to become the UK’s next technology hub.

The future of education is in the hands of EdTech startups

Classrooms have moved beyond the clunky desktop computers and square televisions wheeled out on a trolley that were once the norm for students across the UK. The new standard is for classrooms to be tech-infused with tablets, interactive online courses and sometimes robots.