The EMERGE International Tech Conference is set to return to Yerevan, bringing together trailblazers from emerging markets and seasoned venture capitalists eager to discover the next wave of IT talent.

Qubit Capital has transformed the landscape of startup investment, reshaping how entrepreneurs connect with investors through its innovative AI-powered matchmaking platform. In the second quarter of 2024 alone, Qubit facilitated over $9 million in funding for various startups, providing them with the financial backing needed to navigate the competitive market.

The global RegTech sector is on track for robust growth, with a projected annual CAGR of about 24%, likely pushing its valuation to $28 billion by 2028.

Data centres, the cornerstone of our digital world, are experiencing a rapid rise in demand due to the increasing reliance on AI, machine learning, and supercomputing. However, this surge has led to a significant increase in energy consumption, particularly in cooling these facilities.

Work-from-home policies have reshaped business structures, provided flexibility and transformed a new generation of employee’s working lives. The home-office environment has become a permanent fixture for companies, resulting in more dynamic work environments that are less dependent on specific locations.

DRIFT Energy, a British startup set to make green energy at sea using hi-tech sailing vessels, has successfully completed its seed funding round. The round was spearheaded by Octopus Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm in the UK and Europe, with additional backing from Blue Action Accelerator. This round secured £4.65 million, a critical investment that will enable DRIFT Energy to scale its operations and initiate vessel production in the coming year.

JetLearn, a company in online one-on-one education in coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence for children and teenagers, has recently formed a partnership with the NHS Staff Benefits Programme. This collaboration is set to extend JetLearn’s highly rated tech education programmes – praised on platforms like Trustpilot and Google Reviews – to the families of NHS employees.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often sadly overlooked when it comes to getting finance. According to government figures, UK SMEs account for nearly two-thirds of employment, and this pattern is similar in other markets around the world.

While running any business comes with a fair share of financial risk, this must be within measure, and carefully controlled. If you find your business overwhelmed with debts, the turning point will be determined by the speed at which you attempt to save the business.

Robin AI, a legal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for businesses, has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to streamline complex legal processes and advance the development of a significant new AI-driven legal market.

Sahara AI, a decentralised blockchain platform designed to ensure fairness and openness in AI, has announced it has secured $43 million in funding.

New research from Xero, a global platform for small businesses, highlights a growing disconnect between how UK consumers prefer to pay and how small businesses prefer to receive payments.

New research from Deltek, a provider of software for project-based businesses, highlights that while 79% of professional services firms plan to boost their investment in emerging technologies, significant hurdles are slowing down adoption.

Vapaus, the Finnish employee bike benefit company, has secured €10 million in a Series A funding round. This equity investment will drive the company's international expansion, enhance software development, automate its platform, and scale its innovative PreCycled concept for the second-hand bike market.

New research from TalkTalk Business has uncovered that nearly a quarter (23%) of UK SMEs faced technical failures in the past year, leading to significant financial strain. The study found that 17% of SMEs incurred costs between £500-999 due to these tech issues, while 12% reported losses of £2,000-3,999, and 7% suffered a staggering £8,000-9,999 hit.