GoCardless, the bank payment company, has launched capital powered by Pipe, to provide direct access to capital financing for its small business customers. The offer is in collaboration with Pipe, a fintech company delivering embedded financial solutions through software and payments partners.

Founders Factory, the London-based Venture Studio and early-stage investor, has been named the UK’s number one startup hub by the Financial Times, in its latest European Startup Hubs ranking. The FT-Statista report also sees Founders Factory ranked among its top five European startup hubs for the second year running.

Founded in 2018, the EGA contest draws over 350 contestants annually and engages more than 80,000 industry professionals. The awards program highlights companies that push boundaries, solve industry challenges, and define trends in the DACH e-commerce landscape. Each year, the contest offers participants valuable visibility, enhanced brand recognition, and opportunities to connect with a broad network of industry experts.

Running Remote by Time Doctor, the premier conference dedicated to distributed work, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated live event, scheduled for April 29-30, 2025, in the captivating city of Austin, USA. As the conference enters its 8th year, it continues to empower the world’s transition towards distributed and flexible work, and serves as a beacon for founders & leaders seeking to harness the power of remote and hybrid team strategies.

SkootEco, an ESG consultancy and top 5% B-Corp certified ESG platform, is proud to announce a transformative partnership with Addison Lee and Earthwatch Europe to create nature-rich spaces within two London schools, with support from the Royal Horticultural Society and Natural History Museum

Jarvis, a pension fintech redefining workplace pension management, has partnered with Sonovate, a funding platform for recruitment agencies, consultancies, freelancers, and contractors. This collaboration will permit Sonovate’s thousands of customers to utilise Jarvis’ innovative pension management solution, providing a tailored alternative to Nest pensions.

CSEM, the Swiss technology innovation centre, has launched the country’s first dry room as part of its Battery Innovation Hub (BIH). This facility – unparalleled among Swiss research institutions and universities – is set to become operational in in September 2025 and will be instrumental in advancing next-generation battery technologies toward industrial production.

Uppbeat has announced the global launch of its new motion graphics library, expanding the platform’s existing asset offering beyond copyright-free music and sound effects.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to make major changes to their product sourcing strategies this year, according to new data from Alibaba.com, a platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

Tech Summit Europe 2025 returns on 3 April 2025, bringing together the brightest minds from across the globe to explore the future of technology. The event will take place at RAI, Amsterdam and promises groundbreaking insights into AI, Web3, fintech, and emerging tech trends shaping the next decade.

Economic challenges have prompted an increase in the number of UK SMEs considering a sale of their business in 2025, according to new research from strategic advisory firm K3 Advantage. However, their ambitions to divest or refinance their company may be seriously hampered by a lack of access to the meaningful data needed to support these critical milestones.

Almost half of CTOs (47%) say that a lack of data is slowing down their decision making, according to a newly released poll from data streaming platform Confluent.

The Burning Heroes Founders Association announces the winners of the London Pitch Competition. Selected startups had the opportunity to pitch in front of investors from top VC firms, including Begin Capital, Future Planet Capital, Main Set, Mercia Ventures, Palta, Ultra.VC, Wayra and others.

The growing adoption of digital technologies, coupled with a sharp rise in cyber threats, is fuelling demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

AI evangelist explains the challenges that the recent emergence of new AI models creates for enterprises and provides what might be a solution.

DTX & UCX Manchester, the North’s enterprise IT and technology event, is set to return to Manchester Central on April 2-3, 2025, bringing together world-class speakers, cutting-edge technologies and an agenda dedicated to "Innovation with Integrity."

Female Founder Space is excited to announce the Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit, which will take place virtually on April 3-4, 2025. This year's summit aims to connect women entrepreneurs from around the world, allowing them to learn, grow, and redefine the future of business, innovation, and leadership.

New research from monday.com reveals that UK employees are seeking greater influence over strategic decisions as workplaces undergo rapid change.

Since 2016, E-commerce Berlin Expo has been a key event for the e-commerce industry in Germany. This year marked its first-ever two-day format, a change that will continue in future editions. The expanded schedule led to a significant increase in attendance, with over 12,000 visitors compared to around 10,000 in previous years.

More than a third (38%) of finance brokers say lower taxes are needed to boost SME growth this year, according to iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index. This is double the next choice of reforming business rates (19%).