New research commissioned by pan-European real estate investment manager Tristan Capital Partners has revealed that restaurants and cafes are the new workspace for London’s startups and entrepreneurs, with a significant proportion choosing to work and conduct their business in eateries rather than office space.
As economic pressures and AI innovations motivate countries around the world to invest in skills development, the UK has ranked 22nd globally out of 109 countries in skills proficiency. This ranking places the UK ahead of the US (27th) and China (39th), and sees it climb from 45th position last year.
Monumo, the deeptech company coupling AI and machine learning (ML) with traditional engineering expertise to redesign the electric motor, has achieved an 11.4% reduction in the bill of materials (BOM) including a 23% reduction in magnet volume from an EV powertrain and without compromising efficiency.
Financial services provider Mollie has announced its financial results for 2024. In a year when the European fintech sector faced growing pressure on margins and growth, Mollie delivered strong financial performance. Gross profit rose by 30% to €115 million. Revenue also saw a significant increase of 28%, reaching a total of €214 million.
deepdots, the end-to-end AI platform for streamlining customer feedback analysis, has raised a €5.5 million seed funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of Europe’s specialist B2B software investor, with participation from Maki.vc and angel investors including Geeta Schmidt (former CEO and Co-Founder of Humio).
Startups today face more complexity and competition than ever before. Having a great idea is no longer enough. Success depends on how quickly founders can build the right support around them – whether that’s forging strong connections, accessing funding and mentorship, gaining access to the right talent at the right time, having flexibility, or becoming part of a strong community.













