Sheryl Miles

Sheryl has trained in proofreading and copyediting with the College of Media and Publishing, and in proofreading with the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders). She joined Startups Magazine in June 2022 and is keen to carve a career in journalism as she enjoys meeting and talking to people and advocating for women and diversity across industries. When not working at Startups Magazine, Sheryl enjoys reading, writing fiction, and eating chocolate!

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UK firms back employee rights agenda despite cost concerns

UK firms broadly support the Government’s employee rights agenda but accept that it will lead to increased people management cost and complexity.

Roto VR closes £2.4M funding round

Roto VR, designer of the world’s first interactive VR chair has secured £2.4 million in funding to capitalise on market appetite for enhanced VR gaming. The rollout of the Roto VR Explorer chair was launched globally on 8th November 2024.

Ryp Labs Lineage’s 2024 Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge winners

Lineage, the largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has announced the winner of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge. Ryp Labs, the winner of the San Francisco regional event, was selected for its innovative solution for tackling postharvest food waste, securing the global grand prize of $50,000 and an invitation into a six-month, Lineage executive-led incubator programme.

French foodtech giant Clone launches in the Netherlands

Clone, the Paris-based European foodtech startup that has secured €105 million in funding, is officially launching in the Netherlands. The company aims to help restaurateurs maximise their kitchen capacity through a unique supply chain model paired with virtual restaurant brands focused on delivery.

Employers face AI confidence crisis as workers feel left behind

Newly released research* reveals a troubling reality: UK employees are struggling with confidence in using AI at work, feeling under-trained yet eager to learn. 

AI is not a magic bullet, but you can get close if you combine human and artificial intelligence

At the current rate that AI is developing, it holds the potential to completely transform society, from revolutionising healthcare to creating millions of new jobs by 2025

PES Technologies: pioneering soil health with an ‘Electronic Nose’

Founded in 2017 by Co-Founder and CTO Dr Jim Bailey, PES Technologies has embarked on a journey to transform the agricultural sector.

Small Biz wish for share of UK’s £20.4bn Christmas spend

Over £20 billion could be spent by households across the festive season in the UK this year, as small businesses prepare to target a fifth of Christmas spend – equating to approximately up to £4.4 billion.

Kixy and British Wrestling partner to empower communities

As part of its mission to empower customers across the UK and beyond to meet their financial needs while fostering a sense of community and connection, financial services platform Kixy has announced an exciting new partnership with British Wrestling Association (BWA).

Rivero advises banks to brace for spike in cardholder disputes as Black Friday and Cyber Monday near

In anticipation of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, European Visa Fintech Partner, Rivero is urging banks, neobanks, and financial institutions to prepare for a potential spike in cardholder disputes.

Origin wins  €4.5M European Defence Fund Grant

Latvian defence tech startup Origin has secured €4.5 million from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop a man-portable ISTAR drone (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) with target laser designation capability.

Irish-founded Dev Ally named in top 3 startups at Slush 2024

Dev Ally, the startup empowering accessibility online, made it to the final three startups at Slush 2024 after pitching live on the coveted international summit’s Startup Stage.

Young innovators launch AI startups at Red Bull Basement finals in Tokyo

Red Bull Basement, the global event empowering a new generation of innovators to launch world-changing, AI-powered startups, has announced the teams set to compete in the 2024 final in Tokyo next month.

FertilAI raises $4.5M to support growth

FertilAI has raised $4.5 million co-led by Longevity Venture Partners and Redseed with additional investment from angel investors.

Konsileo raises £8M to fuel further growth

Chartered commercial broker Konsileo has completed a £8 million fundraise to accelerate its expansion across the UK.

Most people underestimate the scale of the UK’s gender pay gap

Research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr shows that most people significantly underestimate how pervasive the gender pay gap is in most occupations and industries in the UK. Ciphr commissioned a survey of 2,000 UK adults, including 1,188 employees, to find out how closely people’s perceptions of the gender pay gap (if any) matched reality.

Continuous Software raises €1M seed funding to fuel EMEA expansion

Continuous Software, a provider of intelligent strategic portfolio planning solutions, has announced the completion of the first phase of a €2.5 million seed funding round.

Enky overhauls startup fundraising with crowdfunding campaign 

It all seems to make perfect sense: when you manage, after a global crisis, to reinvent how organisations furnish their spaces – preserving cash flow while helping them meet regulatory, environmental, and social obligations – you should also be able to envision an entirely new way to fuel your ambitions.

FINTECH Circle and Started announce new strategic partnership

FINTECH Circle, a global network encompassing over 260,000 business leaders, investors, and innovators, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Started PR, an agency for world-changing fintech brands and entrepreneurs, formerly part of SkyParlour.

ekko and Market Harborough Building Society partner to introduce PlanetSaver

ekko and Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) have joined forces to launch PlanetSaver in a first-of-its kind move for building societies and sustainability focused financial products.