Samsara Eco, an envirotech innovator, has announced it raised AUD$100 million in its latest funding round. The round was led by global investment firm Temasek and Australian deeptech investment fund Main Sequence, with participation from new and existing investors including Wollemi Capital, lululemon, Hitachi Ventures, Titanium Ventures (formerly Telstra Ventures), and DCVC. This funding brings Samsara Eco closer to its goal of eliminating plastic waste, ensuring it never ends up in landfill or incineration.
BetaDen, a Worcestershire-based organisation dedicated to supporting innovative tech businesses, has launched its new incubator programme. This initiative, BetaDen Incubate, is in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.
Liverpool-based EdTech company SupplyWell has unveiled a new app aimed at transforming the supply process for educators nationwide.
European data protection supervisory authorities imposed €107.3 million in fines for GDPR violations in the first half of this year. These cases highlight a significant need for increased awareness and compliance with data protection regulations among companies and public institutions, according to Krete Paal, CEO of GDPR Register.
Over half (52%) of CEOs believe their organisations lag in workforce diversity, with 37% of chief HR officers sharing this sentiment, according to research by The IN Group.
On 17th June, at the Drahi-X Novation Center, École Polytechnique’s hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Greyn and INEN Robotics emerged as the winners of the Jean-Louis Gerondeau – Safran 2024 award. This 13th edition celebrated these startups for their pioneering solutions in construction and healthcare, each receiving a prize of €15,000.
Paladin Capital Group, known for its investments in cyber and AI technologies, has introduced four new signatories to its Investment Principles and Commitments for Trust, Safety, and Security.
A recent poll by specialist recruitment company Robert Walters revealed that 73% of professionals believe virtual meetings hinder their productivity, with over half (53%) reporting that their workday is regularly disrupted.
Sales training company Mentor Group has introduced a VR training solution designed to enhance essential sales skills for their clients.
With Labour celebrating a landslide victory in the recent General Election, many voters are hopeful that the party can now quickly get to work on delivering its manifesto promises. No community is more eager to see change than the UK’s five and a half million small businesses.
PreActiv, a prehabilitation platform, has raised over £500,000 to transform preoperative care. Aimed at reducing patient complications, shortening hospital stays, and saving healthcare providers millions, PreActiv is swiftly changing the landscape of surgical care.
The statistics surrounding food waste are shocking. According to a study conducted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), 2.5 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year across the world, which equals to around 40% of all food produced for human consumption. WRAP estimates that around 70% of food waste (6.6 million tonnes) comes from households, estimating that the average global household wastes 1.5 tonnes of food each year.
“We exist to make the world a safer place,” Emma Kay, Founder of WalkSafe tells Startups Magazine.
Us&Co is a workspace provider that creates unique workspaces designed to reflect the way professionals actually work.
Imagine a commute where your car knows your favourite coffee shop, recommends a scenic park for a break, and even connects you with travellers along the way.
Swiss-Israeli fintech startup okoora has expanded into the Polish market, marking a pivotal step in its European Union (EU) growth strategy. Okoora’s Polish operations will eventually encompass sales, marketing, and customer support offices, along with a research and development centre to further its product innovation.
SmartCap Venture Capital Fund has invested €5 million in Antler’s Nordic Fund II, reinforcing its dedication to early-stage startups and innovative tech investment strategies.
Akcela, Norwich’s sole startup incubator, received a £110,000 grant from the Ecosystem Partnership Programme, an initiative led by Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils, Connected Innovation, and Barclays Eagle Labs to bolster the region’s digital technology sector.
Companies House has been prominently mentioned in a scam letter demanding payments from businesses. A Cumbrian business received this convincing fake letter, prompting Saint & Co Chartered Accountants to alert others about the fraudulent demand.
Insurtech startup Blip has introduced small business insurance policies that are, on average, one-third cheaper than the lowest prices available on comparison websites.
