In a landmark celebration, AstroLabs marked a new milestone by announcing the expansion of 600 high-growth businesses into Saudi Arabia, a significant stride towards bolstering the Kingdom's economic landscape. The milestone event, titled “600 Forward: Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Pillars of Economic Growth,” was hosted at the AstroLabs Terrace in Riyadh, symbolizing a pivotal chapter in Saudi Arabia's journey toward economic diversification and growth. The event gathered 300+ of Saudi’s key leaders across the government sector, international corporations, consultancies, and local businesses, that are at the forefront of the Kingdom’s development.

Vanta, the trust management platform, has announced several growth, product and partner milestones showcasing the company’s continued acceleration as the platform of choice pioneering the next generation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance capabilities.

Fiverr, the platform revolutionising the collaboration landscape, has unveiled its Winter Product Release, marking the first of its significant updates in 2024.

South Summit Madrid, the leading international meeting for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, is extending the deadline to register for its Startup Competition until February 23rd. Startups interested in participating, regardless of their size, origin and sector, can register.

Dexory, a company in AI and robotics innovation, has partnered with ID Logistics as part of the ID Logistics’ ASTRID initiative, introducing Autonomous Stock Taking Robots designed for rapid inventory management.

Jasper SME Hub, a prominent accelerator and educational institution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster the expansion of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

On what has been branded ‘National Sickie Day’ (February 5), it is time to give a voice to the nation’s small business owners, who typically take fewer holidays, work longer hours, and – in some cases – have never had a day off sick.

SeedLegals, a SaaS company that simplifies the legal side of starting a business and raising investment capital, is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever SeedLegals Startup Awards, happening on 22 February 2024 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The event recognises the outstanding contributions of founders, startups, and investors who drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK. 

Curam, a care worker marketplace and home-care technology platform in the UK, has entered into a strategic partnership with Doctify, a global platform renowned for patient reviews of health and social care services.

With phone calls, email, chatbots, and social media all vying for attention, businesses must decide which channels to prioritise for customer service. New research from Gamma Communications, reveals the answer is quite simple: don't underestimate the power of human connection. 

Dexory, a provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into the North American market.

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024. This highly anticipated summit promises two days of unprecedented insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector. The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital transformation, ensuring impeccable customer experiences, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Matt Bryan, Channel Sales and Strategy Manager at MRMC, a UK-based company specialising in camera robotics and automation solutions.

Forest has unveiled the UK's most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.

AstroLabs, the business expansion platform in the Gulf, has released the first-of-its-kind “2023 Saudi Market Entry Report,” uncovering the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, a global sought-after market destination for innovation.

SEON, an online fraud prevention company, announces its latest milestone: joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program.

As part of a rapid push towards its forthcoming Beta launch, continuous authentication innovator, Zally has announced tech sector veteran, David Webb as Chairman. 

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.