With a dedicated Startup Village and a startup pitching stage, MOVE 2024 was the place to be as a mobilitytech startup. With innovations in every area of mobility, Startups Magazine has picked its top 10 mobilitytech startups that were at the show!
At MOVE 2024, Marcus Behrendt, Managing Director of BMW i Ventures, discussed how the innovation ecosystem could be levelled up to match the model that is currently seen in North America.
The NATO Innovation Fund has unveiled its inaugural deeptech investments aimed at tackling defence, security, and resilience challenges. These initial equity investments, drawn from the €1 billion fund, are set to propel advancements in novel materials, manufacturing, AI, and robotics.
Copilot Capital, a newly established private equity firm dedicated to nurturing the next wave of European software leaders, has unveiled a $200 million fund.
Data from ESG_VC, an industry initiative focused on enhancing ESG performance for startups and their investors, indicates a shift in priorities among venture capital firms regarding ‘net zero’ commitments.
Global venture capital firm Pi Labs has successfully concluded its twelfth annual growth programme for early-stage startups, resulting in the participating companies securing $7.5 million in seed and pre-seed funding.
Streetbees, known for its large-scale qualitative and quantitative audience insights through conversational research, has unveiled new research that delves into consumer sentiments and expectations regarding brand engagement during Pride month.
A DIGITALEUROPE study has highlighted critical deficiencies within Europe’s technology sector, pinpointing significant gaps in skills, investment, and innovation across key areas such as AI, quantum computing, and space technology.
Amazon has announced the expansion of new generative AI listing tools and capabilities, designed to empower SMEs.
The Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) has formed a strategic alliance with Acacia Training, a provider of specialised career packages, to offer transformative corporate governance education aimed at enhancing the career prospects of Acacia clients.
iStock, an e-commerce platform offering images, videos, and illustrations to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled new data-backed tips to help businesses of all sizes navigate the use of generative-AI in marketing to customers.
The Players Fund, the UK’s first athlete-led venture capital firm, has joined forces with LeBron James, Epic Games, Nike, and Fenway Sports Group to support Hana Kuma, the Emmy-nominated production company and creative platform founded by tennis champion Naomi Osaka and agent Stuart Duguid.
Futurist and humanist Christopher Peterka has introduced his new leadership model, the Quantum Leader. This concept is central to his forthcoming book, “Beyond Binary: Business Leadership at the Interplay of Humans & Machines” (Research Publishing International), set to be published in the United Kingdom.
In an advancement for subscription services, Trustly, a player in open banking payments, has introduced an AI-driven recurring payments solution. This new development is set to transform how merchants manage repeat transactions with a single integration.
Crypto Quantique, a company in quantum-driven security for IoT, has joined forces with cellular IoT connectivity provider ZARIOT and eSIM vendor Kigen.
Gracia AI has unveiled its AI-powered technology designed for professional creators and media companies. This innovation facilitates the creation of photorealistic volumetric videos for Spatial Computing, offering six degrees of freedom viewing.
In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, ground has been broken on Tech Zity Vilnius, poised to become the largest technology and creative industries hub in Europe. This sprawling development, covering 55,000 square metres, is being constructed on the site of the former Lelija sewing factory.
Creating an inclusive workplace for LGBT employees is not only a matter of ethics but also a sound business strategy. A diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, enhances employee satisfaction, and attracts top talent. As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, here are key steps employers can take to create a supportive environment for LGBT employees:
TS Anil is the CEO of Monzo, the challenger bank known for its innovative approach to personal finance. With the tagline “making money work for you”, the fintech has big competitors in the banking space, but is continuing to grow year on year.
Depowise, the Estonian-founded oversight and process automation startup for financial services firms, is expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland.
