London-based AI company, Engine, has officially introduced Bid Writer, an AI-driven tool aimed at reshaping the way businesses handle proposal writing.
BITS Pilani is launching IGNITE 2024, its flagship startup pitching competition, on November 9th-10th at the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai. Aimed at early-stage startups, this event offers an unparalleled chance to pitch to over 70 of India’s leading venture capitalists and angel investors, including Anthill Ventures, Acumen, and Unicorn India Ventures.
Discovery Park, a science and innovation hub in Sandwich, Kent, has opened applications for the third round of its business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’.
Baseload Capital, a Swedish company advancing geothermal energy on a global scale, announced the completion of its €53 million Series B funding round.
A recent survey conducted by CommsCo PR has shed light on the shifting attitudes of AI experts, marketers, and influencers toward artificial intelligence and major tech companies. The findings indicate a growing distrust of big tech firms and a strong demand for tighter regulations, alongside cautious expectations for AI’s potential impact over the next five years.
Culture15, a business culture platform, has introduced a new AI-powered feature that aims to transform how organisations assess and manage their workplace culture. This innovative tool translates qualitative employee feedback into clear, measurable data, eliminating vague interpretations and providing deeper insights.
Global small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing renewed confidence in their future growth, according to recent research from Alibaba.com, a prominent B2B e-commerce platform.
Triple Point, a purpose-driven investment manager, has launched a new £10 million fundraising initiative for its Triple Point Venture VCT (“the VCT”). This capital raise will support the VCT’s growing portfolio of 50 innovative B2B startups spanning 20 different sectors.
The UK Government has partnered with Greenpixie, a UK-based cloud startup, to enhance both the accessibility and sustainability of its digital services.
VentureCEO has officially kicked off its ‘Future of Data’ cohort, the flagship early-stage programme developed by Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team, which is recognised as a leading advisor for UK startups and scaleups in the accounting and tax sectors.
Recruitment technology company, Willo, has raised £1.8 million in a recent funding round, with significant backing from Peter Bauer, the US-based founder of Mimecast, a global business in email security. Bauer’s £1.5 million investment highlights his confidence in Willo’s potential for significant international growth, driven by its advanced video interview platform.
Workday, a company offering tools to help businesses manage their workforce and finances, has released its semi-annual Global Workforce Report. The report highlighted a clear trend: it’s an employers’ market, with job applications growing at a rate four times faster than job openings.
HeyFlow, a company focused on female reproductive health inclusion in the workplace, has become the first investment client of Aer Venture Studios, the impact-driven SaaS arm of Aer Studios. The £235,000 investment will support the development of HeyFlow’s tech platform and employee insight product, helping the company expand its reach to more enterprise clients.
The Government has unveiled the Labour Market Advisory Board, created to address what is being described as the most significant employment challenge in decades.
Quantum Metric, a digital analytics platform focused on customer-driven insights, has launched a new product suite aimed at enhancing the analytical capacity of businesses with complex digital environments.
Xiphera, a Finnish startup specialising in hardware-based security solutions, has unveiled a project to develop quantum-resilient Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust systems for space-grade semiconductor architectures.
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to reassess their mental health support systems for employees.
NanoSyrinx, a synthetic biology company pioneering nanosyringes for targeted intracellular delivery of biologic therapeutics, has secured approximately £10 million ($13 million) in a new financing round.
Puraffinity, a startup specialising in precision technology to remove toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from water, has unveiled plans for significant expansion following a £6.73 million investment from BGF and the appointment of Vincent Caillaud as its new CEO.
Maven Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in the UK, has completed the sale of its stake in CB Technology (CBT), a specialist in electronics contract manufacturing, following its acquisition by Elite Electronic Systems (Elite).
