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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Data reveals 42% of SMB owners overconfidence in cash flow control

Small business owners are, on average, 42% overconfident in their money management, according to a new survey of +750 small and medium businesses (SMBs) by online banking and money management platform, Relay, and independent research company, RKI.

How popular is your office? The most important office amenities revealed

Innovative tech companies like Google revolutionised the workplace with office amenities such as pool tables, bean bag chairs, and entertainment areas, which have gradually become a mainstay in workplaces around the world.

Future Ticketing looks forward with Ryft partnership

Innovative payment solutions provider Ryft has announced a new partnership with Future Ticketing, a next-generation software solution for ticketing companies.

Traditional professions adapting to a tech-driven world

The evolution of technology continues to redefine industries, challenging traditional professions to adapt or risk obsolescence. Khariton Matveev, CEO and Founder at AI-Startup is an entrepreneur whose journey from edtech to AI offers valuable insights into the future of traditional work in a contemporary landscape.

Sage partners with Stripe to give SMBs control over their cashflow

Sage, a pioneer in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced an expansion of its partnership with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, to help improve cashflow management and payment processing for SMBs.

How your business can support employees with families

Looking after your staff is a fundamental part of running a successful business, ensuring staff turnover remains low and workers remain happily motivated. Workers now have more agency than ever when it comes to choosing their employer, in part thanks to the rise in remote working which means workers are no longer limited to looking for roles within their local area.

Fireblocks for Startups launches for secure blockchain tech

Fireblocks, an easy-to-use platform for building blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations, announces the launch of Fireblocks for Startups, a suite of self-service tools designed specifically for startups to easily build blockchain-based products.

Chekable debuts gen AI platform for patent professionals

NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation accelerator backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, has announced the graduation of Chekable from its prestigious Elev X! Ignite venture studio programme, in addition to a new investment from NEC X to help scale Chekable’s transformative AI solution for inventors and patent professionals.

Vanta raises $150M for expansion and AI innovation

Vanta, the pioneering trust management platform, announces that it has raised a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.45 billion.

DeepL’s LLM outperforms GPT-4, Google, and Microsoft for translation quality

DeepL, a global Language AI company, has announced the launch of its next-generation language model, powered by a highly-specialised LLM technology built specifically for translation and editing.

Manchester’s bus network first in UK to use AI optimisation

CitySwift, one of the leaders in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe, has partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a local government body responsible for transport in the Manchester region. This partnership looks to power the future of Manchester’s public transport network through the use of AI and data.

Singapore unlocked as key market for global tech startups

Plexal, the innovation company solving society’s challenges through collaboration, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), and National University of Singapore (NUS) have partnered for a new international initiative – CyberBoost. 

NALA raises $40m to build cross-border payments for emerging markets

NALA, a UK fintech company, announces that it has raised $40 million in Series A funding to support its global expansion and enhance the reliability of payments to Africa by developing its payment rails.

Wayve founder invests in robotic sailboat pioneer 

Oshen, a British company pioneering the use of small, wind-powered, self-sailing boats to capture unique maritime, weather, and ecological data, has secured funding from Dhyan Ventures, Amar Shar’s technology investment vehicle.

Weaving Change wins £30,000 for sustainable fashion

Weaving Change, a pioneering startup aiming to combat fast fashion through digital innovation, has secured £30,000 in funding by winning a share of the University of Bristol’s New Enterprise Competition.

GenAI: biggest security challenges and opportunities for British small businesses

The ALSO UK Cloud Summit 2024 hosted a panel of security industry experts this month to explore the latest trends, developments, and challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security for cloud resellers and British SMEs.

Peterborough named best British city for SME jobs

Peterborough is ranked the best city to work for a small business in Britain, according to new research compiled by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. 

The scale-up! World Summit 2024 unveils the most innovative startups applying exponential technologies

Startups are positioned as key players to accelerate the digital transformation of any industry due to their role in the development of solutions that boost business competitiveness.

Crossing the bridge to digital Wellola-ness

Introducing Wellola, the digital health platform provider that empowers patients to self-manage their care and supports healthcare organisations to allocate their resources more efficiently.

Meet the Alpha Femtech-nologists helping to ease the pain of periods

Co-founded by Anna Zsófia Kormos and Dóra Pelczer, Alpha Femtech, with its innovative Artemis bodysuit, merges smart technology and fashion to change the look, feel, and future of women’s health, offering holistic menstrual cycle management whilst challenging societal norms to provide both physical and psychological benefits to women.