Failup Ventures, an emergent venture capital fund operating globally, recently announced the initial closing of €30 million for its new early-stage fund, which has a total size of €50 million. This fund was established by three Finnish entrepreneurs - Jesse Heikkilä, Topias Soininen, and Oscar Andersin.

The past 12 months have seen UK consumer spending met with challenge after challenge. Soaring interest rates have coincided with rampant inflation as the Consumer Price Index rose by nearly 7% between September 2022 and 2023.

Few events match the intensity and pressure of Black Friday. It's a day that tests the limits of both businesses and their employees, laying bare the effectiveness of their engagement strategies and workplace cultures. 

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword that gives you an edge over others, it is something that should be implemented into every business. The importance of a sustainable business model should not be overlooked as you start your business journey.

Startups Magazine had the privilege of attending the Women of Silicon Roundabout (WoSR) event at the ExCel Centre, taking place on 22nd and 23rd November 2023, an event that has earned the title of ‘Best UK Conference’ at the AEO Excellence Awards 2023.

Around the world, Black Friday has come to signify a day of consumer frenzy. At InPlanet, we are committed to helping companies redefine this commercial event by empowering them to decarbonise, both within and beyond their value chain.

Bupa, the global healthcare company, has announced six startups that have reached the final stage of its global talent and sustainability innovation programme, eco-Disruptive. The programme aims to find and support entrepreneurs who are pioneering solutions that can help tackle climate and health challenges.

Made Smarter, a scheme supporting SME manufacturers in accessing technology and digital skills, is set for a national rollout.

According to a survey by Walters People, 39% of professionals believe that the recent surge in career-related hashtags, such as #GirlBoss, has a negative and limiting impact on young people.

The UK economy is undoubtedly on shaky ground. We may have narrowly avoided the quicksand of a recession in 2023, but as we head toward the inevitable downturn that awaits us in 2024, the urge to panic becomes ever more overwhelming.

Last week, US President Joe Biden signed a new initiative to support Women’s Health Research, a welcome impulse to close the gender health research gap.

The telecommunications sector is going through a transformative period following the September Stop Sell and the Big Switch Off.

HumanForest, the parent company of Forest - London’s most affordable and environmentally responsible eBike operator - has raised a £5 million extension to its Series A after securing investment from two venture capital firms and further funding from sustainable finance specialist, Triodos Bank UK. 

Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for businesses to accept payments, has launched Cashflows Advance – a new service that enables eligible merchants to access frictionless funding without the fixed monthly repayments of traditional funding.

With Sam Altman resuming his role as CEO and the formation of a new board at OpenAI, one question arises: how has this leadership transition impacted both the startup and the broader generative AI landscape?