Before providing a funding offer or as a prerequisite prior to payment, venture capitalists will usually conduct due diligence to confirm the details provided by the startup are correct. Whilst most founders understand the broad outline of the due diligence, there are several areas where there is often confusion and misunderstanding which can derail the funding round.

UK credit technology company Abound has passed £1 billion in total lending volume, less than five years after launching.

There’s a silent cost to leadership that no one talks about enough. It's not burnout. It's not decision fatigue. It’s identity loss.

Relocated tech founders are settling in Europe, but their experience points to a deeper issue: ecosystems feel closed, capital is hard to secure, and much of the support on offer is low-value. A new study suggests Europe risks wasting incoming talent, while investors may find overlooked opportunities in the gaps.

Press releases are basically bread and butter for PR, one of the most important aspects used to communicate with the media and public, in order to build lasting relationships, solidify brand identity and shape the reputation of a brand. I’m Stepan Burov, a PR professional with 10 years of expertise, co-founder of 8bitPR agency, and I will share the most exciting new insights and strategies of making effective press releases.

The recent debate around MIT’s NANDA report on the success or failure of generative AI in corporate projects underlines one truth about careers in technology: don’t get into it if you want certainty in your life. The reality is that this industry is changing continuously as innovations move through Gartner’s Hype Cycle.

A critical financial skills gap is undermining the resilience and growth of small businesses across the UK, according to new research by Xero.

MyRoboteam is launching its third batch of its acceleration program for tech startups at the beginning of October 2025. This program is free and designed for sole non-developers and even developers themselves who want to establish their own business but lack funding and co-founders.

Creator Fund, the pre-seed VC fund that helps scientific founders turn research into deeptech startups, has announced an initial close of $41 million for its first European institutional fund.

Love Finance, the SME lender and broker, has secured £45 million in its first debt financing arrangement, enabling the company to expand its loan book and support more UK SMEs with fast and flexible business loans. The funding package comprises a £35 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from FTSE 250 specialist lender, Paragon Bank, and a £10 million junior Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme from LGB Capital Markets.

For decades, clinical trials have driven medical innovation. Yet behind every breakthrough lies a persistent problem: the process is often slow – it can take up to 10-15 years to complete all phases. Fragmented technology, inefficient coordination, and outdated systems can create delays, introduce errors, and make participation for patients stressful.

OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round.

The development phase for digital solutions tackling land data, small site viability, and infrastructure barriers can now begin.

The recent UK–US Tech Deal is a welcome vote of confidence in the UK’s technology sector. But if Europe is going to compete globally in AI, the decisive factor won’t be new policies or government partnerships. It will be how quickly startups can attract, cultivate, and retain the right talent.

Cyber Runway, the largest cyber accelerator in the UK, is back and bigger than ever. The entrepreneurship support programme returns for its fifth edition as part of the Cyber Growth Action Plan – a component of the wider Plan for Change.