Oxford University Innovation (OUI) will welcome more than 50 investors today (Tuesday, June 25) for the first ever Deep Tech focused showcase day in Oxford to connect them with spinout companies seeking investment and partnership.

At COMPUTEX 2024, Xia Zhang, Enterprise Strategist at AWS, delivered a compelling presentation on the transformative potential of generative AI and AWS's comprehensive data strategies. Zhang emphasised that data is the cornerstone of generative AI, outlining AWS's integrated and secure solutions that span from silicon to software.

In the UK, small businesses spend an average of around 5% of their annual turnover on accounting. The size of the company and the complexity of its services and arrangements can contribute to their accounting spend.

Feeling the strain of loneliness and social anxiety in today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world? You’re not alone. Many people are struggling to find genuine, meaningful connections in a sea of superficial online interactions.

According to Statista, the influencer marketing industry will reach a value of $24 billion by the end of 2024.

SINE Digital, the performance marketing agency, has announced the appointment of Christopher Satterthwaite as Chairman and Robin Price as Non-Executive Director (NED).

Skynopy, a Paris-based space startup specialised in satellite connectivity, announces a fundraising of $3.1M closed in only three weeks, just months after its creation.

Bosses are under increased scrutiny, following a new report from a leading climate and sustainability training organisation revealing that nearly all workers (93%) don’t know how their company’s sustainability strategy applies to their day-to-day jobs.

The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed the rapid growth and widespread adoption of digital health solutions, with the UK market expected to grow to $18 billion by 2029.

PQShield, a cyber security company specialising in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), has raised $37 million in Series B funding led by Addition, with participation from new investors Chevron Technology Ventures, Legal & General, and Braavos Capital, together with existing backers, Oxford Science Enterprises.

Apo, a digital health startup, announced its upcoming launch, a new platform dedicated to revolutionising the management of musculoskeletal (MSK) health.

As the general election approaches, Insights from small business insurer Simply Business has revealed the most pressing issues within the sector.

Crimson Education, a global leader in education and technology, has partnered with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform, to expand to Saudi Arabia.

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated each year on 23rd June, is more than just a day of recognition; it is a pivotal moment for startups to reflect on and embrace the invaluable contributions of women in engineering.

Myria Biosciences AG, a pioneering drug discovery company based in Basel, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, surpassing its initial undisclosed target.

In today's challenging economic climate, startup eCommerce brands are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain customers. The landscape has shifted, and traditional PR and marketing strategies are no longer sufficient.

SurrealDB, the multi-model database, has secured a $20 million investment round led by FirstMark and Georgian, with contributions from Crew Capital and Alumni Ventures, bringing its total funding to $26 million.

Zendesk, known for delivering comprehensive AI solutions for customer experience, has officially unveiled its global venture fund aimed at supporting AI-centric companies enhancing customer and employee experiences.

To secure funding startups endure an extensive due diligence process. Take the example of a startup courting a VC and vice-versa. The startup is put through its paces with accountants, lawyers, and even the investors themselves trawling through everything from corporate records to business plans, financial agreements to bank accounts, employee contracts, intellectual property, insurance policies and more… It’s normal for this process to take months before all shareholders are happy.

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has published its Geo Semi-Annual Report: UK Tech H1 2024. This report, leveraging Tracxn's extensive database, offers a detailed analysis of the UK tech sector.