Northern Gritstone, an investment firm specialising in science and technology enterprises in the North of England, in collaboration with Parkwalk Advisors, has disclosed a joint investment of £3.5 million in a seed funding round for adsilico Limited, a University of Leeds spinout with founding members from the Universities of Leeds and Manchester.

FAMS, a purpose-led parenting assistant aimed at enhancing emotional bonds with children and aiding parents in their roles through dialogue, has successfully secured $400,000 in pre-seed investment.

The hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, may appear daunting. However, incorporating AI into your business doesn’t have to be rocket science. Let’s simplify the process and explore how straightforward AI solutions can revolutionise your operations without sacrificing professionalism.

Rapid innovation in the FemTech space is attracting significant investor attention, says Marion Jeng, Associate at DAI Magister

Nearly half (45%) of UAE organisations experienced a cyberattack or data access incident last year, as revealed by the 2023 Dell Technologies Global Data Protection Index, which surveyed 1,000 IT and 500 IT security decision-makers.

Doublepoint Technologies, a pioneer in gesture technology, has announced the debut of an updated version of its popular WowMouse gesture-touch control app for Android smartwatches at Mobile World Congress 2024.

The term artificial intelligence will trigger a variety of thoughts. A movie buff may think of Hal 9000 or Skynet, a movie star may be concerned about the rights to their image and previous work, and a movie screenwriter may fear for their livelihood. And screenwriters aren’t the only people needing to consider the impact of AI generated content. As a startup founder you want to make an impact with your words and come across as genuine and authentic.

Simpson & Partners, the British-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturer, has launched the Business Series, a range of elegant EV charging solutions for businesses and commercial premises.

Sparqle has successfully completed an investment round, securing €1.2 million.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released new guidelines regarding menopause in the workplace, outlining the legal responsibilities of employers under the Equality Act 2010.

SQM Lithium Ventures has invested $9.43 million in Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group committed to advancing the shift towards net zero, elevating its total investment to $12 million.

Lambeth Council has furthered its commitment to environmental sustainability by endorsing a climate tech ecosystem, aiding over 500 eco-friendly businesses with flexible workspaces, financing, and industry know-how.

The Pitching Platform, offering startups the opportunity to present their business ideas to accomplished entrepreneurs and secure £10,000 in marketing and legal support, is set to make its return at the East Midlands Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards at Nottingham University Business School on 25th April 2024.

Scaling a business is tough work and there is no “one size fits all” guide to success. However, our experts work with a large number of scaling businesses and there are a few common themes which often arise in our conversations. We have condensed these into five “top tips” below. 

Varaha, a pioneering full-stack climate-tech company that specialises in generating carbon credits from nature, announces it has raised $8.7 million.