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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Artion raises €1.4M to address legally required inspections

The Belgian scaleup Artion announces that it has completed an investment round of €1.4 million.

Stratiphy leads £1M consortium for AI solutions in financial services

Stratiphy, an investment strategy builder technology firm that makes personalised investment solutions scalable, has announced the consortium it leads has been awarded a grant of £1 million from Innovate UK.

The best European countries to work in SEO revealed

The UK is the best country in Europe to work in search engine optimisation (SEO), a new study has found.

Accounts Payable professionals willing to pay more for automated payments

New research from embedded finance specialist Weavr reveals that a staggering 94% of Accounts Payable (AP) professionals would prefer their AP software to be able to execute payments, not just prepare them.

Conversational AI insurtech PeppercornAI raises £3.25M

Insurtech PeppercornAI has raised £3.25 million in its latest funding round. The funding, of which Wealth Club raised £1.9 million, included high net worth investors, existing investors EHE Capital, and Angels Invest Wales. The round was heavily oversubscribed despite reports from KPMG showing investment into UK fintech and insurtech was down 34% last year.

UK’s most significant insurtech centres, outside of London, revealed

A fintech report* released last week has revealed one of the UK’s most flourishing insurtech hubs outside London.

The Skyrora’s the limit for the UK space company

Private Scottish aerospace company, Skyrora, is dedicated to becoming the first UK private orbital launcher from UK soil.

Navigating the transition: how startups can embrace 3D printed plastic prototypes and beyond

In the ever-evolving landscape of startup manufacturing, transitioning from concept to production requires astute decision-making and adaptability. 3D printing has proven invaluable for prototyping plastic parts, offering rapid iteration, design flexibility, and a tooling-free process.

Brite launches instant payments in Germany

Brite Payments, a pioneer in instant bank payments, has announced the launch of Brite Instant Payments in Germany.

Revolutionising software testing with Gen AI and Guy Arieli 

In the evolving tech landscape, Delaware-based BlinqIO, co-founded by Guy Arieli, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for enhancing software quality and efficiency, leverages Generative AI to offer round-the-clock testing services. 

Percentage of small businesses investing in growth initiatives hits three-year low

The percentage of UK small businesses considering new projects to achieve business growth (66%) has fallen to its lowest level since January 2021, according to new research by Novuna Business Finance.

Fintech Week London promotes diversity with Inclusion Plus and SafeSpace Plus

Ahead of its fourth year launch, Fintech Week London has committed to championing diversity and inclusion through its partnership with The Inclusion Plus Institute and SafeSpace Plus.

Sovos and PwC to accelerate e-invoicing

Sovos , the always-on compliance company, has announced a joint business relationship with the Belgian PwC Firm PwC Business Advisory Services bv/srl (PwC), leveraging the companies’ complementary tax and advisory service expertise and solutions to address vital e-invoicing and e-reporting needs. 

Biotech business programme welcomes first startups

Two innovative startups are the first to join a new business support programme designed to help early stage, high potential biotechnology companies succeed in commercial markets.

Bullet-proofing your finances: how SMEs can tackle cash flow issues

SMEs (Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises) make up 99% of the firms in the UK and are the ‘lifeblood’ of our economy, but in recent years, SMEs have faced a number of challenges – from COVID-19 to rocketing inflation and plenty more.

UK businesses lose £2.2bn to fear: call for P&L fear reporting

People can be motivated by a range of emotions, and a key one is driving corporate managers in today’s workplaces – fear.

SME XPO 2024 opens its doors to leading SMEs and startups

Taking place 23–24 April at ExCeL London, SME XPO promises to be a transformative event, bringing together leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to network, collaborate, and grow their businesses.

Mortgage tips for high network individuals and business owners

In this Q&A, business leader, author, and mortgage adviser, Gary Das – founder of Active Financial – discusses the difficulties SME business owners face when applying for a mortgage.

DTX + UCX Manchester returns: global brands, tech, and speakers highlight

Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX), the North’s biggest enterprise IT and technology event, has announced its doors will open on 22–23 May 2024.

Made Smarter and tech institutes join forces to demystify digital transformation

‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical guide from the government-backed and industry-led technology adoption programme in the North West.