infinitSpace, the flexible workspace provider, has launched its first London location in Aldgate Tower.

Figures show that forward thinking UK tech businesses lead the way in Europe when it comes to securing funding. The data reveals that companies operating in this sector raised a record-breaking £29bn this year – nearly double that in Germany and more than triple the amount in France.

Kolabtree’s scientific freelancer Dr. Ahmed Elewa, discusses securing funding for his startup Colorna that provides a rapid OTC test for COVID-19, and his intriguing past research that includes studying how salamanders grow their arms back.

There’s more of an onus than ever for businesses to adopt greener practices and help to preserve the planet for future generations. The COP26 summit, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, has elevated consumer awareness of wider environmental issues and amplified the pressure on businesses to make conspicuous and meaningful changes.

Over 80% of SMEs believe insurance brokers should operate with full transparency by disclosing all potential commission or conflicts of interest when recommending a commercial insurance provider, according to new research by challenger insurance broker, hubb.

Koia, an investment platform which is bringing alternative assets to Europe, is announcing a $1.4m pre-seed round.

The way businesses communicate has changed a lot in the last few years. The most noticeable change is the rise of remote working, which has affected companies across just about every industry.

Digital Catapult has selected four startups to work alongside giants of Indian industry to transform the future of net zero manufacturing and supply chains, as part of its Industrial Net Zero cohort for FutureScope, the new home for startup and scaleup acceleration.

NearU, the UK tech startup that connects employees to flexible desk space and meeting rooms, has announced the launch of its ‘Who’s NearU’ app feature.

Streetwear brand, HERA, has appointed London-based digital marketing agency, Climb Online, to lead its digital strategy and help accelerate growth to £100m.

Herconomy, a global organisation which connects women to a range of economic opportunities through an innovative online platform, is aiming to grow its global presence following a successful fundraise which generated $600,000 (£450,000) in new investment in 24 hours.

In a Series A financing round, the Berlin-based health tech company Lindera has secured an investment of €6m.

Antler, the early-stage venture capital investor with 350 portfolio companies across 17 cities across the world, has put out a call to founders and teams interested in building in Web3 to join its global cohorts.

Caunce O’Hara, the specialist insurance broker for freelancers and small businesses, have released the results of their survey on the growth of ‘side hustles’, referring to someone who has a second source of income in addition to their regular full-time job.

The UK and US are driving forward the rapid growth of the global healthtech sector, with latest data from London & Partners and Dealroom.co showing a record $51.3bn has been pumped into global healthtech startups already this year, up 280% on 2016 levels.

The new Omicron variant has sent governments scrambling. Despite ministers’ protestations to the contrary, Christmas restrictions in the UK would not come as a surprise.

Debt collection startup, troy, has won Transaction Capital as an investor and strategic partner in a funding round in which existing investors convert their loans and increase their commitment with additional funds.