As discussions take place during COP28, the spotlight intensifies on innovative solutions to environmental challenges. In this context, the role of startups in shaping a greener future cannot be overstated.

Pragmatic Semiconductor, a manufacturer of flexible integrated circuits, has recently announced the completion of the first close of its Series D funding round, securing an investment of £162 million.

Sunsave, a UK solar subscription service, has raised £5.4 million in a seed funding round to support its goal of making solar power widely accessible to UK households.

Foretellix, a company specialising in verification and validation (V&V) solutions for Automated Driving Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), recently announced the closure of its Series C funding round at $85 million.

UP Catalyst has successfully completed a €4 million seed investment round to further develop its innovative technology.

Rotor Technologies, a player in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has announced the launch and commencement of production for the R550X, the market's largest uncrewed civilian helicopter.

Toqio, a configurable embedded finance platform, recently underwent a transformation, evolving from a SaaS financial service development portal to a comprehensive embedded finance orchestration platform.

Slush is one of the world’s biggest tech startup events, so there was no way Startups Magazine was going to miss out on the 2023 edition of the event!

Eco-friendly home energy technology company myenergi has recently celebrated a significant milestone, delivering its 600,000th device.

An automotive startup is designing a range of electric trucks using PTC’s Onshape software.

Sharing a singular vision, Ben Upcroft, Vice President of Technology at Oxa, and his team are building software that enables any vehicle to self-drive, anywhere, anytime.

With a passion for innovation and a green heart, Polina Mikhaylova, Co-Founder of KNOT, and her fellow visionaries, set out to start a company that specialised in universal docking and charging points for micromobility solutions.

UK-based FemTech company Matrix has received a £5,000 grant from London-based manufacturing specialist Get It Made.

Education plays a crucial role in the economic growth and social development of any country. However, challenges in state school provision often lead families to opt for fee-paying schools. Addressing the financial strain this causes, EduFi has announced a $6.1M funding round for its 'Study Now, Pay Later' lending platform, launching in Pakistan where 40% of students attend fee-paying schools, contributing to an annual education expenditure of over $14 billion.

Mobility startup BusCaro has secured $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to tackle the commuting challenges faced by many in Pakistan.

Flux Aviation has recently received a boost in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the UK's regional and domestic flights.

Swytch Technology Ltd has announced a funding of £3.4m, aimed at boosting stock levels for its 'Swytch Kit.'

In a significant stride towards smarter infrastructure maintenance, a UK-based startup has introduced an autonomous robot designed to address the challenge of road repairs.

In the wake of recent high profile sexual harassment and misconduct cases, two women have unveiled 'SaferSpace', a digital solution to what feels like a growing problem.

Neurxcore has announced the launch of its Neural Processor Unit (NPU) product line, aimed at AI inference applications.

Travelling is not just a means to fight against the daily grind. Travelling allows you to immerse yourself in a world of different cultures and stories. It is a source of inspiration!

Geek Club and CircuitMess have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their space exploration-themed project, aimed at educating individuals aged eleven and older about engineering, AI, and coding.

Stockoss, a Paris-based logistics technology startup, has raised €4m in seed funding led by London-based VC Pi Labs.

GoStudent launches GoStudent VR in the UK – an immersive, tutor-led, VR language learning platform that is set to transform how students engage with new languages.

In an industrial estate on the outskirts of London, a team of engineers is pioneering a green revolution in cold-goods delivery. An ambitious startup, Sunswap, has developed innovative technology to eliminate diesel emissions from refrigerated transport. Backed by Barclays and the Clean Growth Fund, their zero-emission vision is now being embraced by major industry players.

PES Technologies is developing an electronic nose designed to assess soil health, capable of delivering results to a farmer’s phone within five minutes.

MAGIC AI is the UK’s first personal trainer that uses AI to track and train its users.

Paris has long been a global epicentre for art, culture, and cuisine. But in recent years, the City of Light has emerged as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in the tech space.

Amid rising outbreaks of bedbugs across the UK and France, people are turning to technology to catch outbreaks early.

Prepare to be captivated and unnerved as we explore the realm of innovation where cutting-edge technology meets creepy creativity. In this journey, we'll explore the dark corners of the tech startup world, uncovering the top spine-chilling tech startups that are redefining the boundaries of what we ever thought was possible. From trying to bring back extinct species, to a startup aiming to preserve the brain and keep its memories intact, to a lifelike artificial human corpse that can bleed.   

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Jon Marco Esteban, Founder of Raixer talks to Startups Magazine's Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product, smart locks, and how they are helping apartment managers who accommodate tourists.

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Adriano Sanchez, Co-Founder of Maphunter talks to Startups Magazine's Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product which allows tourist to access customisable video content anytime, anywhere, so they can enjoy the freedom to explore the city at their own pace, without limitations, and according to their preferences.

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Hannah, Accounts Manager at Curated Planet talks to Startups Magazine Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their communication product and how it works for travellers and tour operators alike.

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Thomas Dowson, Director of Archaeology Travel talks to Startups Magazine Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product and how they are assisting travellers with booking their own trips and activities to sites of historical interest. 

At Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2023, Javier Martínez de Velasco, COO at Artgonuts talks to Startups Magazine Deputy Editor, Anna Wood all about their product and what the future holds for them

The challenge of hygiene is paramount in medical facilities, necessitating countless hours dedicated to sterilising instruments. This was the situation in Dr. Giorgio Castagno's dental practice in Valsesia, northern Italy. It took the assistant over six hours daily to sterilise tools and drills. Dr. Castagno identified this not as a minor inconvenience but as a significant issue.

MacDonald grew up on a farm in New Zealand and was always active in the environmental scene there. He ended up doing a teacher's qualification thinking he could go and teach for a period of time while travelling. He came over to London in 1999, teaching Geography and Maths at a school in London, and never left the country! He commented that in 2016 he “wanted to move to an electric car but struggled with being able to charge it. So, I ended up working on a little side project whilst teaching, moved to part-time and eventually left teaching in 2021 and took this on full-time.”

Robert Rizea and Bogdan Demeny are the Co-Founders of Racketpal. As two passionate tennis and squash players, Rizea and Demeny realised there was no obvious and easy way for them to meet other players who were also up for a game. But they knew there had to be a way to fix that. Then one evening in September 2018, the pair were enjoying a pint in The Cleveland Arms in Paddington when the eureka moment struck. They decided it was time to create an app to help racket sports players meet each other, and started working on plans for the app that became Racketpal the very next day.

This year’s edition of Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) featured some fantastic traveltech startups on a mission to revolutionise the travel industry. The event finished up with the Touristech Startup Fest, where 40 startups pitched their businesses to a jury of industry leaders and investors. Of those, we have rounded up a highlight list to share these businesses with you.

Frame is an AI-enhanced collaboration software with a mission to provide a framework for focus. Project managers utilise Frame as a unified platform to streamline task assignments, centralise communication, and monitor project progress in real-time, ensuring teams stay synchronised and projects remain on track. Remote teams use Frame to stay connected and organised, simplifying collaboration across all their tools in one unified space.

Protos Labs announced a successful seed round funding of $3 million. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion and product development, as it works to revolutionise the cyber insurance and risk management landscape.

The Circle of Trust, the Manchester founded, female led company launched in the UK last week at No. 1 Circle Square in the presence of the great and the good of the Manchester business community.

London startup Hidealoo aims to make the installation of toilets in small and hard to fit spaces even easier, thanks to its discreet foldable frame.

Oasis Defender, a UAE-based startup, is advancing multi-Cloud security with its AI-driven SaaS solution for Cloud network security, designed for unified visualisation and configuration across multiple Clouds.

Sobo, an Atlanta-based startup that helps business owners build more profitable companies, introduced its SaaS-based consulting platform.

Lightning Reach is a fintech for good startup that enables rapid access to emergency hardship cash grants for those in need.

RED Semiconductor (RED), a fabless semiconductor company specialising in advanced microprocessors that bolster AI and security applications, has been chosen to be part of the inaugural cohort of ChipStart UK. This government-backed incubator was initiated under the National Semiconductor Strategy.

Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has announced an equity crowdfunding round and revealed details of design and technical enhancements for its all-electric 4x4 Series-M Pick-Up and Series-M Truck models, driven by extensive field trials of, and customer feedback on, the Munro MK_1 pre-production model.

In a world grappling with overconsumption and cost-of-living pressures, ivault is pioneering a solution that puts a planet-friendly lifestyle in the palm of your hand. The blockchain-based app is set to redefine the sharing economy, making it easier and more rewarding to share what we already have rather than buying new.

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, one company is committed to redefining learning experiences. Immerse Education, founded in 2012, is on a mission to revolutionise education for students aged 13-18.

UK-based Setmixer was the standout among 10 finalists selected from over 400 startups, emerging as the champion of the first Global MediaTech Pitch Day, hosted by Raw Ventures on September 28.

Bioniq, a precision health startup, is now offering personalised supplements, Bioniq PRO, for customers from all over the world. The startup expands access to personalised supplements worldwide using its patented algorithm that already leverages data from more than 40,000 people with over 4 million biochemical data points.

Diagnostics testing company MI:RNA has developed a new AI-empowered testing method for early disease detection. This new technology is showing preliminary data of 73% sensitivity and 71% specificity in identifying Johne’s disease, a chronic inflammatory condition that impacts the health, welfare and productivity of cattle and other livestock. With further research, these numbers are expected to increase significantly.

British deeptech startup Nanovery has achieved a significant advance, with the grant of the first patent in the UK for its unique DNA nanorobot platform.

Electron, a provider of marketplace software for flexibility and distributed electricity, has raised £4 million to expand in the UK, Europe, and North America, and accelerate the world’s transition to net zero.  

‘Knowledge is power,’ as the saying goes. So how can education become an even more powerful tool? With the introduction of more technology! Integrating technology into the classroom ensures lessons remain engaging in an ever-plugged-in world, and opens up education to more people across the globe.

With climate change causing some of the hottest summers on record, wildfires are on the rise, causing distress, destruction, and devastation globally.

Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries. The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52% staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfil contractual obligations or sign new business.

A neurodiverse entrepreneur from Bolton is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help small businesses apply for the funding they need to grow.

In the heart of Eastern Europe, a technological revolution is underway that is reshaping industries, redefining innovation, and garnering global attention. Ukraine has emerged as a hotspot for tech startups that are making waves in the global tech ecosystem. From climate tech solutions to medtech products changing lives, Ukraine's tech scene is a testament to the nation's resilience, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Monell Chemical Senses Centre and startup Osmo are investigating how airborne chemicals connect to odour perception in the brain.

Videobot, a Finnish SaaS startup, has successfully raised €2 million in seed funding from Finland’s Superhero Capital, Luxembourg’s Expon Capital Digital Tech Fund, and angel investors, Sweden’s Urban Gillstrom and Finland’s Ari Korhonen.

CELUS is a startup aiming to simplify and accelerate the electronics design process for the global engineering community by enabling smart electronics engineering. Utilising its deep tech software, CELUS aims to innovate the electronic design process into the modern era. To learn more, we spoke to Co-founder and CEO of CELUS, Tobias Pohl.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Enterprise, which they claim offers enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, customisation options, and much more.

MM, a dating app that merges tech with real life experiences has raised £600,000 in seed funding.

On the 27th of July, Atula Technologies was announced as one of the finalists in the Digital Innovation Awards category. This event is organised by the Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) across several categories every year, as a tribute to recognise businesses that take extraordinary strides to make difference.

Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally driven businesses, has completed a £5 million investment into Branchspace, a technology consultancy and software provider working with airlines to enhance and transform their digital retailing capabilities.

Sanctuary AI, a company on a mission to create the world’s-first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, announced a major step forward with the unveiling of its sixth-generation general-purpose robot named Phoenix.

A green tech startup has developed a process to recycle end-of-life body armour fibres, which could retain high-quality protection for soldiers, reduce emissions and save money.

Swedish startup Adsorbi AB has secured €360,000 in seed funding from Metsä Spring, Chalmers Ventures, and Jovitech Invest for its cellulose-based air purification material that can be used in air filters and odour removal products.

Sourcing talent has been challenging recently but hiring the correct talent has been painful for a lot longer.

Robotics startup, Karakuri, that had previously attracted millions in investment from Ocado and had reached a funding high of £13 million, has been sold for just £350,000.

In an era of unparalleled technological advancement, the intersection of medicine and technology has given rise to a new wave of innovation in the healthcare industry. Medtech startups, with groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge solutions, are leading the charge in transforming patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare experiences.

UK-based startup Borderless has announced £2.5 million in seed funding in a round led by Backed VC with participation from Tiny VC and prominent angel investors including Charlie Songhurst and Chris Mairs.

SOLASTA Bio, a UK agritech specialising in the next generation of green insecticides, has appointed industry veteran Paula Pinto as Chief Strategy Officer to head up its US operations that will be based in North Carolina.

Phasecraft, a startup led by top academics developing quantum algorithms, has raised a £13 million Series A funding round led by Silicon Valley deeptech VC, Playground Global. AlbionVC also joined the round along with participation from existing investors Episode1, Parkwalk Advisors, LCIF, and UCL Technology Fund.

The unification of food and technology has given rise to an array of innovative startups. These businesses are reshaping the way we produce, distribute, experience, and even think about the food that we eat.

Ukrainian-Portuguese startup HotBall aims to reduce inequality and make entrepreneurial knowledge more affordable by launching an AI consultant that helps create a comprehensive business plan in minutes. The team believes that students, aspiring founders, and small businesses will benefit from this tool.

BlackDice, an emerging player in cybersecurity, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to combat evolving cyber threats. The firm, headquartered in Leeds (UK), has recently expanded to Malaga (Spain), and is poised to reshape the cybersecurity scene with its innovative solutions.

Scientists may have finally found a solution to effectively harvesting energy from humans into electrical energy.

London-based supply chain startup, Kavida.ai, has secured a further £900,000 investment to enhance its platform with artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.

Munich-based startup Sizekick has launched a new AI technology to reduce size-related returns in e-commerce. The artificial intelligence tool, backed by strategic partner and investor Hohenstein, has attracted well-known brands and retailers.

GoStudent, one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms, has announced a strategic $95 million raise, with funds being used to realise the company’s hybrid vision and double-down on AI integration.

SquareX, the browser-based cybersecurity solution to safeguard consumers online led by serial cybersecurity entrepreneur Vivek Ramachandran, has concluded its highly anticipated Bug Bounty programme, reaffirming the product's robustness and effectiveness in safeguarding consumers online.

2023 is on track to be the hottest year since records began, but it’s estimated that in the future, these temperatures will be classed as average. Change to put the planet back on track needs to happen, and it needs to happen fast.

Odore, the customer engagement platform empowering direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to streamline their marketing efforts, today announces its $5 million Seed round led by Fuel Ventures with participation from existing investors.

Blueshift Memory is a proprietary new architecture design enabling up to 1,000 times faster memory access.

Startups Magazine caught up with BrainBox AI, a company using predictive and self-adapting AI to optimise buildings and make them smarter, greener, and more efficient, to hear about the company’s progress over the last 12 months.

Béa Fertility, the pioneering fertility tech startup making clinical-grade fertility care available at home, has raised £2.5million to release its first at-home fertility treatment to early adopters in the UK.

Healthtech company Entia has closed a successful £16m Series A financing round. The round was led by BGF and Parkwalk plus other existing investors, with the capital earmarked for the UK commercial rollout and US regulatory approval of the company’s flagship innovation, Liberty – the most comprehensive remote patient monitoring solution for people undergoing cancer treatment.

Following a marathon of pitches, 41 startups from 13 countries, including Germany, Austria, Singapore, USA, UK, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Israel, Spain, and Estonia were selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation programme.

Israel-based processor technology startup NeoLogic has announced it has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Maniv Mobility venture capital fund with lool Ventures and M-Ventures. The company is also supported by the Israeli Innovation Authority. The funding is coming on the heels of a year in which venture capital funds' appetite for making new investments has plummeted.

Space is an area of excitement and constant discovery. With constantly evolving and improving technology, the startups focusing on space are filled with innovation and are consistently making huge strides in improving and developing space technology. Startups Magazine has rounded up 10 of the most exciting space startups that should be on your radar.  

Mobilo, the maker of the first smart business card for teams and the digital enterprise, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding from DeepWork Capital, TMT Investments, and a group of forward-thinking Dutch angel investors.

Ukrainian-founded Preply reached a milestone in the company’s funding history, raising an additional $70 million in equity and debt capital to take its Series C to $120 million. With almost 500 employees of 60 nationalities across 30 countries worldwide, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects 35,000 tutors with the world’s largest live language learning community.

As Plastic Free July draws to a close, Climate-tech startup and Top 5% B Corp, SKOOT, has announced its solution for combating plastic pollution in the hospitality industry.

Thalia, a prominent analogue IP reuse specialist, has announced the completion of a substantial funding round, propelling the company into its next phase of growth.

New Wave Biotech, a bioprocess optimisation software company has joined the accelerator programme of Big Idea Ventures, the global provider of early-stage alternative protein and food technology investments, run out of the firm’s Paris office.

Penpot is an open source design and prototyping platform for product teams. Startups got the chance to conduct a Q&A with CEO Pablo Ruiz-Múzquiz.