Tide, the business financial platform in the UK, has launched an automated carbon calculator developed in partnership with carbon measurement pioneer Connect Earth. The new tool will allow Tide’s 650,000 UK members (customers) to view an estimated and categorised understanding of their carbon emissions.
“This is the dawn of a zero-emission revival in waterborne transportation,” says Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s Founder and CEO.
US VC firm Voyager Ventures has launched a London operation in a vote of confidence in European climate tech companies.
A new report by Marktlink reveals that while 20% of UK SME owners believe there are insufficient growth opportunities within the domestic market, a mere 11% would consider selling their company to a foreign buyer.
Nearly one in five (18%) employers leave employee benefits take-up to employees to initiate themselves instead of actively encouraging staff to use the benefits available to them, according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. GRiD highlights the potential waste of time and resources in investing in benefits if utilisation is not encouraged.
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, managed by Future Planet Capital and in partnership with the Government Office for Technology Transfer, a part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced pre-incorporation investment into Sona, from the world-leading National Physical Laboratory, which is developing a patented pioneering pre-imaging solution for breast density assessment.
UNCAGED Innovations, the biomaterial company that creates sustainable leather from grains has launched ELEVATE, a new luxury leather alternative.
The reality is that having a mobile app is no longer a luxury. For businesses and startups, it’s a potential to reach more audiences and make more money. However, many companies struggle to get started. A common problem is the lack of clear guidance. Nobody explains how to bring an app from idea to completion.
PLD Space has selected Deimos to co-lead the development of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for MIURA 5 orbital launcher, scheduled to begin its launch campaign by the end of 2025.
With the colder months now upon us, average temperatures in the UK are expected to drop well below 10°C. For those working in the construction industry and other jobs where the work is predominately based outdoors, this means measures must be taken to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Northern Data Group, a provider of high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, has announced the five successful startups selected for its inaugural AI Accelerator, designed to fast-track AI innovation by offering access to the AI technology that powers generative AI chatbots and content creation.
New research has revealed a significant yet often overlooked source of stress for employers: manual payroll. For some, it’s causing ‘payroll paralysis’.
Apideck, a provider of real-time Unified APIs, has announced that it has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round. Led by Amsterdam-based Airbridge Equity Partners, the round includes PMV, angel investors, and executives from Atlassian, Rocketreach, Aikido, Teamleader, and Proxyclick. The investment will accelerate the company’s global growth and enhance its product offering, simplifying API integrations for B2B software and fintech companies.
Ninety seven percent of organisations using generative AI have faced security incidents or data breaches linked to the technology this year, according to Capgemini Research Institute.
TEKEVER, the European startup in AI-centric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), has announced that it has raised €70 million in a funding round led by Baillie Gifford, the investment manager and early backer of Airbnb, Spotify, and SpaceX, and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), a standalone venture capital fund, backed by 24 NATO allies, that deploys €1 billion in deep tech to advance defence, security, and resilience.
Fintech giant Revolut has revealed that it has now secured a UK trading licence granted by the British financial regulator. This milestone will enable the platform to facilitate the trading of UK and EU-listed stocks, as well as exchange-traded funds, starting in 2025.
Little Journey, the healthtech company transforming the delivery of paediatric care through personalised psychological support, has announced £6 million in Series A funding. The round, which will be used to accelerate Little Journey’s mission to revolutionise paediatric healthcare globally, was led by Edinburgh and Leeds-based venture capital firm Par Equity.
Mindstone, a global training platform and community focused on the practical use of AI for non-technical staff, and Intuition, a global company in knowledge solutions with a track record approaching 40 years of corporate excellence, has announced a partnership to accelerate AI adoption across banking, financial services, and the broader corporate sector.
Innovation scaleup Wazoku is expanding into the GCC region, with the establishment of a dedicated presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Algorithmiq has announced a venture to accelerate error mitigation techniques for near-term quantum devices.
