3t, a player in the provision of training, learning technologies and simulation solutions for safety-critical industries, has achieved a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by successfully issuing bonds on the Norwegian Stock Market, raising $100 million in financing to aid planned strategic acquisitions.

More than half of UK business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs (56%) are expanding their focus beyond British shores, motivated by the growth potential and increased flexibility available in other global markets.

Securing funding is a critical step for startups, often dictating the pace and direction of growth. Business loans remain one of the most traditional and reliable means to raise capital. Understanding the various methods available for securing these loans can empower entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, ensuring they choose the right financial support to match their needs and circumstances.

Sustainability management and ESG reporting platform FuturePlus has entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Ventures, Europe's premier climate tech hub.

NEC X, the innovation accelerator and venture studio based in Silicon Valley and supported by the global IT giant NEC, has revealed its latest investment in Multitude Insights. This company offers an AI-powered solution that enhances collaboration and accelerates case resolution for law enforcement agencies and first responders.

For too long, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have been disproportionately affected by global health disparities. Despite accounting for over 80% of the world's population and more than 90% of its disease burden, they only represent 6% of global pharmaceutical revenue.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), an industry membership body, has announced new collaborations between cement manufacturers and tech startups aimed at developing low-carbon concrete solutions.

The race to develop the first commercially available humanoid robot has been primarily concentrated in the US, until now. mimic, a Switzerland-based startup, is challenging US dominance and joining the robotics race to be the first to take a robotic arm and humanoid hand combination to market using generative AI, as it raises a pre-seed round of $2.5 million.

VentureCEO has recently inaugurated its 'Future of Money' cohort programme, curated expressly for early-stage CEOs at no expense by Cooper Parry’s Tech & High Growth team, a prominent advisor in the UK startup and scaleup landscape within the accounting and tax sectors.

The second day of pitching battles at the Startups & Investment Matching (SIM) conference was as fierce as the first! Once again separated by sector, day two saw healthtech and wellbeing, security and prevention, and agritech and & foodtech startups take to the stage to present their innovations.

Aligning compensation with performance and tenure is a top priority of leaders in private capital as the industry enters some sort of new phase with slower deals and reviews of staffing and compensation.

Amid reports that SMEs will receive a further 10% in government funding in 2024, some investors are turning their attention towards their potential, which have proven to be pivotal in both innovation and growth.

At the Startups & Investment Matchmaking (SIM) conference in Porto, the pitch battles have been intense. Separating startups by sector, three lucky startups per industry got the chance to pitch before an audience of investor jurors, hoping to secure funding for their innovations.

Samantha Gilchrist is the businesswoman and powerhouse behind The Gilchrist Collection – the UK's largest wedding venue collection. Having previously worked as a wedding photographer, Sam has over 15 years of experience in the industry.

Slush will be held on November 20-21, 2024, attracting 13,000 attendees from over 100 countries, and bringing more startups and investors to Helsinki than ever before.