With more than a quarter of young people eager to set-up a business in 2025, business magnates Sir Richard Branson and Simon Squibb, have partnered up to launch the ‘Elevator of Dreams’ at Virgin Hotels London in Shoreditch.
TheHill, an innovation catalyst, embedded within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a new partnership with regulatory compliance experts, IMed Consultancy, sponsors of its successful NHS Market Access Accelerator Programme.
AI venture capital investment in London has hit an all-time high, making up 32% of overall VC investment in the city according to the latest data from Dealroom and London & Partners. London-headquartered AI startups raised a record $3.5 billion in VC in 2024. This reflects a 52% increase to the levels raised in 2023 ($2.3 billion) and is 21% higher than the previous record set in 2022 ($2.9 billion).
The construction industry is known for its high overhead costs. It is one of the major challenges for startups in the sector. The project demands change which further modifies the labour costs, equipment needs, and several other things.
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. As the entry portal is open already, here is why you should enter the Hustle Awards 2025!
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Zavier Alexander, Director of Product Management, Naqi Logix. They discussed the Naqi Neural Earbud, where it sits in the market, and its mission.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Brice Rocton, Head of Sales for Unistellar. The pair discussed its departure from telescopes for its new project, which takes the form of AR binoculars, and where the idea for this came from.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Arthur Jessop, Founder and CEO of Base Case. They discussed the inspiration behind the product, CES attendees’ reactions to the product, and the future of Base Case.
Tech Nation (part of Founders Forum Group), Europe’s AI group Merantix, and Onfido Founder Husayn Kassai, have announced the launch of the London AI Hub, in partnership with Techspace.
Synthesia, the enterprise AI-powered video communications platform, has announced the successful close of its $180 million Series D funding round. The round was led by NEA, with participation from existing investors including GV, MMC Ventures and FirstMark, and new backers including WiL (World Innovation Lab), Atlassian Ventures, and PSP Growth.
LetsData, the real-time security radar protecting corporations and governments from the threats of information operations and synthetic identities, has raised a $1.6 million pre-seed round from SMOK Ventures, Wayra, the innovation hub of Telefónica, Tilia Impact Ventures (supported by InvestEU Fund), 1991 Ventures, Google’s Ukraine Support Fund, and Startup Wise Guys.
A think tank has called on the government to continue its investment drive to support AI adoption in private businesses and across public services.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Chang Woo Kim, Overseas Sales Manager at T&L Healthcare. They discussed its flexible and stretchable PCB for wearable devices, what makes its technology stand out in the market, and its plans for the future.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Susie Cruz, a musician working with the startup LiberLive. They discussed the stringless guitar, and how it works.
The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for cost increases this year, according to new research from iwoca.
In a dynamic world of marketing poised to see even greater onus on authenticity, personalisation, and innovation in 2025, it’s expected most marketers will continue to struggle to deliver on digital demand. This is underlined by a survey of 300 marketing and IT leaders by headless CMS Storyblok reveals that 93% of brands are held back by their content platforms.
Robeauté, the medtech startup developing neurosurgical microrobots, has raised $28 million led by Plural, Cherry Ventures, and Kindred Ventures. Other investors including LocalGlobe, Think.Health, and previous investors APEX Ventures participated, along with strategic investment from Brainlab. The new funding will be used to continue developing the technology, starting human trials in 2026 and setting up US operations ahead of FDA approval and full go-to-market.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, visited the Viridox stand and interviewed Philippe Hébert, Product and Engineering Lead and Co-Founder of Viridox. They discussed why reducing food waste is so important, how the technology works, and its plans for the future.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Ludovico Campana, Co-Founder, Inventor, and CEO of TUC.technology. The pair discussed the changes the startup is making to the automotive industry, the impact it can make in many industries, and its plans to do exactly this in the future.
AccountsIQ, a provider of fully cloud-based accounting software, has announced its acquisition of ExpenseIn, the expense management software that empowers businesses to take control of their expense and invoice management process.
