Login ENAPI secures €7.5M Seed funding to transform EV charging ENAPI has announces it has raised €7.5 million in a Seed funding round. The round was led by VC firm Voyager Ventures, with participation from existing investors Project A, Seedcamp, and Helloworld VC. Funding 9 months ago
Login Outsourcing software development Outsourcing software development can be a smart way to get around problems and increase your chances of success if you're building a tech company. Features 9 months ago
Login The art of scaling startups Scaling a startup is an exciting and often overwhelming journey. As a founder, you're tasked with transforming an idea into a thriving business, navigating through the inevitable challenges of rapid growth. Features 9 months ago
Login Is the government doing enough to support innovation in tech? Accountancy firm Buzzacott recently brought together a diverse group of people to discuss whether government funding initiatives are doing enough to encourage innovation in the technology sector. The group was made up of SMEs who had previously claimed R&D relief, SMEs who were interested in claiming R&D relief, venture capital experts, lawyers, and industry experts. News 9 months ago
Login Burning Heroes pitch competition returns to London Burning Heroes Founders Association announces the opening of the application process for startups for the London Pitch Competition. Selected startups will pitch to investors from top VCs, such as Begin Capital, Future Planet Capital, Main Set, Mercia Ventures, Palta, Ultra.VC, Wayra and others. The final pitch will be on 10th February 2025 at the Home Grown Members' Club. News 9 months ago
Login 2025 hiring trends: employers boost pay and focus on AI-driven retention SOME of the world’s largest employers are planning to scale back hiring in 2025 as they focus on raising salaries and upskilling their existing workforce, according to a new report. News 9 months ago
Login The nine trends that will shape the agritech sector in 2025 After its first edition, Expo AgriTech 2024, the agricultural event dedicated to presenting the latest technological solutions for the sector, has compiled the nine trends that will mark the agritech panorama this 2025. News 9 months ago
Login Employment Rights Bill: SMEs weigh layoffs as legislation reshapes workplace rules The Employment Rights Bill, set to roll out this year, will have a significant impact on the UK’s economic landscape. Businesses need to be prepared for these changes – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Features 9 months ago
Login GenAI procurement strategies for SMBs in an evolving landscape Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, more and more small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are concluding that they need to leverage generative AI (GenAI) to stay competitive. Features 9 months ago
Login Southeast Asia's digital economy Imagine a market that adds as many new digital consumers each year as the entire UK population – creating unparalleled business opportunities for tech companies. Features 9 months ago
Login Government pumps £60M into creative industries The Government has injected £60 million in funding into hundreds of creative businesses and projects as part of its modern Industry Strategy to grow the UK economy. News 9 months ago
Login What a good deal looks like for early-stage businesses For startups navigating the trials and tribulations of fundraising, understanding what makes a good deal can make or break their trajectory. To explore this topic, I spoke with Kimberley Waldron, Founder of Started PR, and Susanne Chishti, Chair and Founder of FINTECH Circle. Features 9 months ago
Login Fundment raises £45 million led by Highland Europe Fundment has announced it has raised £45 million in Series C led by Highland Europe. The new funding, including participation from ETFS Capital, will be used to invest in product development, scaling the team and future expansion. Funding 9 months ago
Login Meet the entrepreneur on a mission to make technology more accessible Approximately 16.1 million people in the UK have a disability, accounting for 24% of the total population, with an estimated 70–80% of these being invisible. For one entrepreneur, he’s made it his mission to make technology more accessible for those with impairments or disabilities. Startups 9 months ago
Login Business travel and rail use set to ramp up in 2025 New research from Trainline Partner Solutions, the B2B arm of Trainline, reveals over three quarters of UK SMBs expect to increase both domestic travel volumes (76%) and business travel budgets (79%) in 2025 according to their business travel decision makers. News 9 months ago