Cashmere, an AI-powered client acquisition platform for wealth management firms, has successfully completed a $3.6 million seed funding round.

The past year has seen a rapid acceleration in the rate of adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.

Discovery Park, a science and innovation hub in Sandwich, Kent, has opened applications for the third round of its business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’.

With dyslexia awareness month next month, Laura Gowers, founder of This is Dyslexia, a Dyslexia assessment and Neurodivergence Coach discusses how to navigate Dyslexia as an entrepreneur.

A recent survey conducted by CommsCo PR has shed light on the shifting attitudes of AI experts, marketers, and influencers toward artificial intelligence and major tech companies. The findings indicate a growing distrust of big tech firms and a strong demand for tighter regulations, alongside cautious expectations for AI’s potential impact over the next five years.

Culture15, a business culture platform, has introduced a new AI-powered feature that aims to transform how organisations assess and manage their workplace culture. This innovative tool translates qualitative employee feedback into clear, measurable data, eliminating vague interpretations and providing deeper insights.

Global small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing renewed confidence in their future growth, according to recent research from Alibaba.com, a prominent B2B e-commerce platform.

Triple Point, a purpose-driven investment manager, has launched a new £10 million fundraising initiative for its Triple Point Venture VCT ("the VCT"). This capital raise will support the VCT’s growing portfolio of 50 innovative B2B startups spanning 20 different sectors.

The UK Government has partnered with Greenpixie, a UK-based cloud startup, to enhance both the accessibility and sustainability of its digital services.

HeyFlow, a company focused on female reproductive health inclusion in the workplace, has become the first investment client of Aer Venture Studios, the impact-driven SaaS arm of Aer Studios. The £235,000 investment will support the development of HeyFlow’s tech platform and employee insight product, helping the company expand its reach to more enterprise clients.

The Government has unveiled the Labour Market Advisory Board, created to address what is being described as the most significant employment challenge in decades.

A recent survey by Helm, a UK based entrepreneur network, revealed that 60% of its members are contemplating leaving the country to avoid a potential rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Despite the widespread availability of gigabit connectivity across London, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the capital continue to struggle with slow and unreliable broadband. High costs and complex procurement processes are deterring many SMEs from securing the reliable internet services they need, creating a significant barrier to productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.

Xiphera, a Finnish startup specialising in hardware-based security solutions, has unveiled a project to develop quantum-resilient Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust systems for space-grade semiconductor architectures.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to reassess their mental health support systems for employees.

CardiaTec, a biotech company focused on decoding the biology behind cardiovascular disease, has announced the successful completion of a $6.5 million seed funding round. This capital injection will enable CardiaTec to enhance its platform and advance its proprietary drug targets into the preclinical phase.

NanoSyrinx, a synthetic biology company pioneering nanosyringes for targeted intracellular delivery of biologic therapeutics, has secured approximately £10 million ($13 million) in a new financing round.

A growing number of Gen Z professionals are expressing a desire to return to the office more frequently, with 80% seeking in-person mentoring and learning opportunities that remote work cannot fully provide.

A diamond may be forever.

But let’s take a moment to consider the staying power of the 'know, like, and trust factor' in business too. If I had a penny for every time I’ve heard that little marketing chestnut, I’d be sitting on my yacht right now.

An opportunity to secure £150,000 in funding, advertising, and resource support is now open to entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London, thanks to Havas Boost, an entrepreneurship programme launched by Havas Media Network UK.