LetsData, the real-time security radar protecting corporations and governments from the threats of information operations and synthetic identities, has raised a $1.6 million pre-seed round from SMOK Ventures, Wayra, the innovation hub of Telefónica, Tilia Impact Ventures (supported by InvestEU Fund), 1991 Ventures, Google’s Ukraine Support Fund, and Startup Wise Guys.

Startups Magazine presents our top 10 startups from CES 2025, each chosen for their unique contribution to the field and potential to shape tomorrow’s tech landscape.

Tech Nation (part of Founders Forum Group), Europe’s AI group Merantix, and Onfido Founder Husayn Kassai, have announced the launch of the London AI Hub, in partnership with Techspace.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Ludovico Campana, Co-Founder, Inventor, and CEO of TUC.technology. The pair discussed the changes the startup is making to the automotive industry, the impact it can make in many industries, and its plans to do exactly this in the future.

Recently, in one of my Connect networking groups, one of our lovely members (naming no names) said she needed more inspiration, before proceeding to then reel off alllllllllllllllllll the things she was currently working on. And, as someone diagnosed with ADHD, this sounded so familiar…

As we enter 2025, many individuals may be looking to start a new venture in the form of a business. Whether you are a coveted business connoisseur or a fresh-faced entrepreneur, it is important to take several steps to ensure you hit the ground running.

In a dynamic world of marketing poised to see even greater onus on authenticity, personalisation, and innovation in 2025, it’s expected most marketers will continue to struggle to deliver on digital demand. This is underlined by a survey of 300 marketing and IT leaders by headless CMS Storyblok reveals that 93% of brands are held back by their content platforms.

AccountsIQ, a provider of fully cloud-based accounting software, has announced its acquisition of ExpenseIn, the expense management software that empowers businesses to take control of their expense and invoice management process.

In the buzzing world of drone technology, IONA is making some serious moves – literally. The startup, which kicked off in the UK in 2021, has officially flipped its headquarters to the US. This isn’t just any relocation; it’s part of a growing trend where startups pack their bags and set up shop across the Atlantic to chase bigger opportunities.

What’s important to you, I was asked back in early 2014 as PhenomGames transitioned from a scrappy startup to an operation scaling across Europe. Our EBITDA, annual recurring revenue, client relationships, and new software product were all at the forefront of my mind.

CES 2025 once again proved its status as a global stage for innovation, attracting over 141,000 attendees and more than 6,000 media professionals from around the world.

The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March, with the addition of two new categories and an expanded prize package to honour exceptional accomplishments in global trading.

Managing payments across multiple providers is one of the most complex challenges for businesses operating in the global digital economy. Companies that rely on multiple payment service providers (PSPs) to cater to diverse markets or customer needs often face difficulties such as inefficiencies, technical hurdles, and high operational costs. This is where payment orchestration emerges as a powerful solution, streamlining multi-provider payment management while maximising efficiency and cost savings.  

CES 2025 featured a diverse lineup of celebrity appearances, enhancing the event's dynamic atmosphere.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Wouter Konings, Founder of PhoneCam. They discussed the inspiration behind the product, which came from a real-life crime experienced by the founder’s son, the world’s smallest bodycam, and how it works.