In a significant milestone for scalable quantum computing, Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scaleup founded by academics from University College London and Oxford University, has demonstrated rapid, large-scale characterisation of quantum devices fabricated using commercial semiconductor processes.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West talks to Tim Balz, CEO and Founder of Kalogon.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Paige West interviewed Gabi Muñoz, Head of Business Development at Augmental. They discussed how the technology works, the challenges the startup has faced along the way, and where the inspiration for the technology came from.
Global employment solutions company Employment Hero, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Humi, Canada’s trusted employment platform, in a deal estimated to be worth CAD$100 million in one of the largest recent deals in Canadian tech.
Superhero Capital, a Helsinki-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage software startups across Finland and the Baltics, has announced the launch of its fourth fund. With a target of €50 million, this new fund signifies a leap in its commitment to supporting founders in creating meaningful change.
As the UK’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, 2025 brings a new set of HR challenges for budding businesses. From navigating hybrid working, the fierce competition for skilled talent to staying ahead of regulatory changes, and fostering inclusive company cultures, startups are finding themselves in a place where they need to combine operational excellence with their innovation.
ebm-papst, a player in air technology and heating technology, and HYTING, a startup for hydrogen heating systems, have announced their strategic partnership to develop and manufacture hydrogen-fuelled heat generators.
Towergate Employee Benefits predicts that ensuring ‘everybody benefits’ from health and wellbeing support must be a major and essential HR focus for 2025. All employees, at all levels and, crucially, the business itself must gain full advantage of employee benefits if businesses are to thrive in the coming year.
Contentstack, the composable digital experience platform (DXP) company, has announced its acquisition of Lytics, a pioneer of the real-time customer data platform.
Dote, the technology brand redefining parenting with its AI-driven ecosystem, has announced the launch of its Series A funding round to accelerate growth and global expansion. To lead its entry into the US market, Dote has appointed Avril Murphy as COO, bringing with her a wealth of experience in scaling international consumer tech brands.
Sixteen cryptocurrency and AI startups are to gather in one grand venue over drinks and BBQ cuisine to demonstrate their latest innovations.
Molten Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in high growth technology businesses, has led a €31 million Series C in Deciphex, a player in AI-powered digital pathology.
In 2024, cybersecurity breaches and attacks were a significant issue for UK businesses, with approximately 50% of organisations reporting incidents. Government data reveals that 58% of small businesses, 70% of medium-sized businesses, and 74% of large businesses experienced cyber threats.
Siemens has launched Siemens for Startups, a new programme to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. Announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the programme will enable new innovative companies to accelerate innovation, streamline development processes, and scale faster by providing venture-related services, while reducing the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware.
TurmaFinTech, a new fintech startup helping US community banks bridge the technological gap, increase sales, beat customer churn, manage customer relationships, and provide targeted customer communications, has announced its launch.
Monolith, an AI software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has started work with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation. Monolith will help the Bristol-based company optimise its eVTOL testing and simulation programmes to improve performance and accelerate time to market.
4YFN, the global startup event, has unveiled the finalists for its annual 4YFN Awards, a competition spotlighting standout digital startups from across the globe.
EIT InnoEnergy, the innovation engine in sustainable energy, has marked yet another milestone year in driving the energy transition forward, with its portfolio of cleantech startups and scaleups closing 56 rounds, raising €4.3 billion.
Elvie, the female-led femtech startup and creator of the Elvie Pump, has launched its newest innovation, the Elvie Rise, at CES in Las Vegas.
Almost half of UK adults (47%) are thinking about starting a business or side hustle in 2025, a 12% increase on this time last year.
