Wednesday 3rd October 2024 marks the launch of FemTech.Mx, the region’s first FemTech association. FemTech.Mx is led by Mexican entrepreneur Mayra Hurtado, CEO and Co-Founder of Hormony, and Jazna Stannard, Former Director of Well4Tech.

New research reveals that the vast majority (85%) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to switch off”, with four in five (80%) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The findings come as debate around the Bill ramps up.

New research from embedded finance specialist Weavr found that 50% of UK benefit managers are researching new benefits software throughout 2024 and into 2025 and 60% would value a system that offered spendable benefits cards for employees to buy the benefits they prefer.

Submer is pleased to announce a successful investment round of $55.5 million thus far, led by M&G, an investment company with £346.1 billion assets under management as of June of 2024.

Scientifica Venture Capital, in collaboration with IREFI (Istituto per le Relazioni Economiche Francia Italia), announces the launch of Super Sapiens Europe Call4Ideas, an ambitious initiative designed to strengthen the innovation ecosystem between Italy and France.

The fifth edition of OxyCon, the flagship conference of the public web data collection industry, concluded last week with resounding success.

LoQus23 Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company investigating small molecule drugs that could stop DNA instability and slow neurodegeneration in Huntington's Disease, myotonic dystrophy type one and similar triplet repeat expansion diseases, announces the successful close of its £35 million (c.$43 million) Series A financing.

From January to mid-July in 2024, a remarkable 225 startups secured a staggering £750.5 billion in venture capital funding.

Wall Street English, the global hybrid English language education supplier, introduces its new Conversation AI feature to simulate real-life conversations, offering students an immersive and practical way to improve their English speaking skills.

Following the closure of its $2.5 million funding round, ekko is setting its sights on a bold mission to contribute $1 billion to environmental projects through a renewed focus on partnering with financial institutions.

Gone are the days of manual data entry and cumbersome spreadsheets! Digital accounting is sharply becoming an essential tool for modern-day startups seeking to streamline their operations and improve financial management. It offers a more efficient and accurate approach, leveraging technology to automate tasks, centralise information, and enhance decision-making.

According to research from True, in collaboration with Open Energy Market, 85% of UK businesses expressed confidence in the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and sustainability of their energy strategies. This data, highlighted in the whitepaper ‘Mind The Gap: From Ambition To Action’, delved into the key commercial drivers behind energy procurement and sustainability initiatives in the UK.

Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, has announced the formation of The Colossal Foundation and the initial flagship projects in its conservation agenda.

A recent report has shown that the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery sector has reached record levels of VC investment, with UK-based EV battery startups securing $2.7 billion in funding since 2018.

There’s no doubt about it, SME entrepreneurs, business leaders, and owners are remarkable individuals.