Data privacy has become a major concern for companies of all sizes in recent years. However, failing to prioritise privacy can come back to haunt young companies down the road. Privacy breaches or misuse of customer data can derail startups before they ever fully get off the ground.
The Baltic States’ premier startup event, Startup Fair, returns to Vilnius, Lithuania, on 3rd October. This year’s event expects to attract over 2,000 participants and 430 investors from 68 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from over 60 speakers, watch a startup competition, and network with key players in the industry.
VidLab7, an AI-driven media suite aiming to transform sales processes with tailored video content, has secured €3.5 million in seed funding led by EQT Ventures, with contributions from notable angel investors.
Gathr, formerly known as London Tech Drinks and London Private Equity Drinks, has stepped into the spotlight as one of the UK’s most active high-growth communities. With a trusted network of nearly 10,000 founders, operators, investors, and service providers, Gathr’s mission is to facilitate connections, foster learning, and drive growth through a range of distinct offerings, including its new Gathr to Find B2B marketplace.
Glasgow’s marketing technology startup, Triyit, secured an £850,000 investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), overseen by Maven Capital Partners and backed by the British Business Bank, contributing to a total funding round of £1.1 million.
Health Innovation East, the innovation branch of the NHS in the East of England, and 42 Technology (42T), a product design and innovation consultancy, are teaming up to host a free webinar focused on advancing the NHS’s net zero ambitions.
Aerospace Xelerated (AX), the Boeing-supported startup accelerator, announced its sponsorship of the Vista East-West Startup Hub at the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi on 25th-26th September.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in large enterprises are frequently criticised as being more performative than practical, with many companies failing to implement meaningful change, according to AND Digital’s Rewards & Resilience report.
The National Autistic Society has introduced a new initiative to help organisations develop more inclusive and supportive workplaces for autistic employees. The Autism Inclusive Employer Award aims to boost understanding, address the needs of autistic staff, and make the workplace more comfortable for autistic individuals.
Hustl, a new app designed to revolutionise how ecommerce entrepreneurs run their small businesses, has officially launched. This platform aims to streamline daily operations for small ecommerce ventures, simplifying everything from order management to shipping.
Nick Armstrong, a seasoned entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, has returned to his startup roots. At 40, he’s already experienced a dynamic career – he made the 2011 BRW Young Rich List at just 28, led a public company by 37, and ventured into blockchain before Bitcoin was even on the radar. Now, he’s leveraging his extensive experience in sales with his latest startup, aiming to simplify the lives of salespeople.
Careology, a global digital cancer care company, has partnered with the Ella Dawson Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting young people with cancer, to provide holistic care for this growing demographic.
A new startup support programme has been launched, targeting businesses in Cambridgeshire. The programme will award £25,000 worth of legal advice to the business deemed to have the most significant impact.
A new startup emerging from the ADAPT Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin is set to revolutionise the content licensing industry with a cutting-edge AI-powered service.
Reverion, a company pioneering carbon-negative, reversible power plants, has secured $62 million in Series A funding, including non-dilutive capital. The round, which exceeded expectations, was led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and saw backing from Honda and the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund).
EIT InnoEnergy, known for driving innovation in sustainable energy, has committed €1 million to LignEasy, a trailblazer in bio-based materials.
Digital Catapult has unveiled the eight companies selected for its High Growth AI Accelerator, part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, in collaboration with creative industry leaders such as LADbible Group, Merlin Entertainments, Bauer Media Group, and Music Technology UK.
In its ongoing mission to decarbonise the built environment, lightweight solar energy innovator Solivus recently completed a large-scale solar installation for Astute Electronics at its UK headquarters in Hertfordshire. Astute, a global leader in electronics distribution and supply chain management for industries like defence, aerospace, and energy, sought to harness clean energy from the 1,524 square metre rooftop of its warehouse as part of its sustainability goals.
Twin Science & Robotics, a UK-based edtech startup, has secured £1.25 million in a funding round led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from APY Ventures, existing backers, and notable angel investors. This new investment will fuel the company’s global growth, with a particular focus on expanding its presence in the US.
SOLASTA Bio, a Glasgow-based agri-biotech firm pioneering next-generation green insecticides, has closed an oversubscribed $14 million Series A funding round. The capital injection will accelerate the development of its peptide-based bioinsecticides – innovative, nature-inspired solutions that represent a world-first in the industry.
