British startup Auxtail has unveiled a new integrated bike rack designed especially for electric vehicles and, after eight years of development and patented technology, it’s targeting customers who love the outdoors and where sustainability is high on their list of priorities.

CitySwift has announced a significant new partnership with the Go-Ahead Group, a major provider of bus services in the UK. This collaboration will see CitySwift’s AI-powered platform, designed to enhance bus operational efficiency, rolled out across all Go-Ahead Group operating companies in the UK, bringing benefits to passengers, drivers, and cities alike.

ScaleWise, a specialist in helping venture-backed tech companies achieve capital-efficient growth, has announced its acquisition of Pug & Bear, a marketing and strategy consultancy led by SaaS expert Munya Hoto. This acquisition directly addresses a pressing issue in the startup ecosystem: the significant drop in early-stage companies advancing from Seed to Series B funding.

FIS, a global fintech, has partnered with Fulham Football Club to launch a new initiative at the newly developed Fulham Pier. This collaboration introduces “Markers, presented by FIS,” a sophisticated innovation and technology hub designed to enhance business and community engagement.

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at The Business Show on the 13th and 14th November! Come by stand B1600 to pick up a copy of the never been seen before November/December issue of the magazine, and have a chat with the team!

As part of its mission to help companies build better products and digital experiences, Amplitude has announced it acquired Command AI, a startup that provides intuitive, AI-powered user assistance to make software easier to use.

CEOs face sleepwalking into reputational disaster through a concerning over-confidence which masks inadequate crisis planning to mitigate modern day risks, new research shows.

Armalytix, a fintech specialising in financial data solutions for compliance and affordability, has announced its strategic move into family law, aiming to streamline financial discovery processes for legal professionals. By offering bespoke tools and financial insights, Armalytix hopes to address key pain points in family law cases, making it easier and faster for lawyers to access the financial information they need.

The percentage of UK small business predicting growth for the final three-months of 2024 remains at the two-year high of last quarter (35%) – with significant upturns in growth forecasts across the North, the Midlands, and among younger businesses – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

Are you a startup looking to revolutionise your production process? CNC machining might be the game-changer you've been waiting for. Discover how this technology can boost efficiency, cut costs and help you compete with the big players. From rapid prototyping to small-batch production, CNC machining is transforming the startup landscape.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings that the UK risks losing a significant number of owner-managed businesses if tax hikes are introduced in Labour’s upcoming Budget, according to new research commissioned by professional services firm Evelyn Partners.

Activity among SME manufacturing businesses saw a decline in September, although confidence in future growth remained high, according to the latest NatWest SME Growth Tracker.

SKL.vc is set to debut its B2C Launch Camp, a programme designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs a risk-free environment to explore their business ideas without dipping into personal savings.

Heilbronn Slush'D, Germany's only official SLUSH offshoot, announces the first confirmed speakers and pitch competitions. Over 15 speakers from various industries are ready to share their insights. The event, taking place on October 24, 2024, offers an international platform for fostering and collaborating with startups, discovering innovative applications and business models, and networking within the ecosystem.

Canvas Offices, a leading provider of flexible workspaces in the UK, has announced its latest project in partnership with real estate powerhouse Hagag Group. Slated to open in spring 2025, this new development marks Canvas Offices’ largest undertaking yet, building on the success of their restored period property at 88 Kingsway, Holborn.

The third edition of South Summit Industry & Energy, co-organised by South Summit and Bizkaia, will return on 21 and 22 November to the international entrepreneurship centre B Accelerator Tower (BAT) in Bilbao. The meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem focused on Industry 4.0, Energy Transition, and Mobility will bring together the most prominent leaders, startups, and investors in these sectors in the capital of Bizkaia to discuss the future trends, opportunities, and challenges they face.

French space startup Skynopy, specialising in satellite connectivity, has announced a new partnership with satellite IoT operator Kinéis to launch its own network of antennas and enhance its turnkey satellite connectivity services. This collaboration addresses the increasing demand for space industry solutions.

Rare Founders Demo Day wasn't just an event; it was a celebration of entrepreneurial energy. Organised for the second time this year by entrepreneur Vasily Alekseenko, Rare Founders, London’s Largest Demo Day has quickly become the highlight of the UK startup calendar.

Startups working to strengthen trust in carbon markets across sectors such as farming, ocean health, and cotton have been selected for the second year of an accelerator programme run by BSI and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

UK-based spacecraft propulsion startup, Magdrive, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orbit Fab, a specialist in spacecraft refuelling. The partnership, announced at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, aims to develop satellite refuelling technologies that promise to reshape space sustainability.