On 30 January, the final of the Polish startup accelerator Axios took place in Berlin. Twenty-one entrepreneurial teams presented their projects to the jury – ranging from AI platforms for pet care to apps for people with insulin resistance. Participants tested their ideas, received valuable market expert recommendations, and explored new growth opportunities. The programme was supported by key IT industry players, including SOFTSWISS international tech company.
TAU Systems, the producer of ultrafast, compact laser-plasma accelerators, has announced its participation in a DARPA-funded initiative to develop new radiation testing capabilities for space-bound electronics. This programme, a part of DARPA’s Advanced Sources for Single Event Effect Radiation Testing (ASSERT) initiative, seeks to enhance the resilience of electronics deployed in space environments where exposure to cosmic radiation poses significant risks to performance and longevity.
Steven Bartlett, star of BBC’s Dragon’s Den, and host of Diary of a CEO podcast, has stepped down as a Director of Huel, the meal-replacement drink brand.
The Hustle Awards offer a golden opportunity for startups, and those within the startup ecosystem, to celebrate their achievements, gain industry recognition, and showcase the fantastic work they’re doing.
Payroll and HR company Deel has announced that new anchor investors, including General Catalyst and a sovereign investor, have purchased close to $300 million in Deel secondaries from early investors in the company. These investments signal not only Deel’s momentum, but also the long-term vision investors see in the company.
Taiwan is known for its natural beauty, culture, and its many beautiful attractions such as Sun Moon Lake, Rainbow Village, and Taroko Gorge. However, looking at Taiwan through a tech lens, the country is most known for its semiconductor industry, which is the biggest in the world. According to The Economist, Taiwan makes 65% of the world’s semiconductors and roughly 90% of the world’s most advanced computer chips.
The UK set a new record of 5.63 million active companies registered with Companies House at the end of 2024, an increase of 3% on the year before, according to the NatWest and Beauhurst New Startup Index.
Every year on 4th February, World Cancer Day serves as a global reminder of the urgent need for innovation in cancer awareness, detection, treatment, and care. With millions affected worldwide, and the stat sitting at one in two people likely to develop cancer within their lifetimes, the role of technology-driven solutions has never been more critical.
Forty-one percent of UK managers have stated they’d look to implement ‘hushed hybrid’ to keep staff happy despite greater calls from leaders for a return-to-office.
With World Cancer Day taking place on Tuesday 4 February 2025, Towergate Employee Benefits is alerting global employers to the different and evolving approaches to cancer care around the world and advising employers that they must adapt support.
Cloudhouse, a company in application compatibility and cloud enablement, has reported a sharp increase in enquiries from large organisations seeking guidance on Microsoft Teams and legacy technology upgrades.
Sidekick, the wealth management platform for the financially ambitious, has launched Custom Index portfolios explicitly designed to help Big Tech employees invest more strategically.
Fimple, a provider of flexible, cloud-native core banking software, has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round. The investment, led by DN Capital and Smartfin, saw continued participation from existing investors, including Albaraka Portfolio and Tera Portfolio.
Following rumours that AllBright entered into administration, news has broken that the organisation’s assets have been acquired by a Cain International investee company, to enable the long-term growth of the business. Cain International remains committed to the management team, long-term strategy, and of the organisation.
iplicit, the cloud accounting software platform purpose-built for the UK mid-market, has announced a £25 million investment from technology growth investor One Peak. This new investment marks iplicit’s first external institutional funding round and will be used to significantly accelerate iplicit’s product development and fuel its exponential growth.
86% of data collection professionals believe AI adoption in web scraping saves time and resources as the demand for web intelligence continues to rise. This is one of the key findings from the new Oxylabs white paper, Meeting the Increasing Business Demand for Web Intelligence, which demonstrates the growth and impact of web intelligence solutions.
Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million investment into legal and financial technology specialist, Semeris.
Twenty-seven percent of employers cite living with serious ill-health, including cancer, as a concern for their Baby-boomer staff, 23% of employers have the same concern for Gen X staff, 13% for Millennial employees, and 11% for their Gen Z workforce, according to new research conducted during January 2025 by GRiD and released today for World Cancer Day (4 February 2025).
The Female Advisory Board (FAB), the UK’s first all-female peer advisory group, has launched FAB Enterprise to help female-led businesses with a turnover of £3 million+ to accelerate growth. Building on the success of its FAB Scale and FAB Grow groups, the Yorkshire-based company continues its mission to unite like-minded business leaders, offering a collaborative space to support, challenge, and learn from shared experiences.
Mountside Ventures has announced the selection of Europe’ first Emerging VC Manager Programme.
