Desia, an AI-driven intelligence and productivity platform for investment professionals, has secured $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Dig Ventures. This funding will accelerate the development and scaling of Desia’s platform, with the goal of reshaping how the financial investment sector operates.

Starting a business is exciting, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of those is something that is easy to overlook, which is premises liability.

Opportuna has officially launched, unveiling its first investment strategy, with a target of $30 million. The fund will focus on direct venture secondaries and late-stage primaries, seeking to meet the rising demand for liquidity in the venture capital market.

Osmos has launched an AI-powered platform that facilitates meaningful, one-on-one connections, specifically designed for professionals seeking deep and purposeful communication.

A group of former Pfizer employees have launched their own businesses, now thriving within the life sciences hub of Discovery Park in Kent. The newly established companies – Biowaived, Matheus Engineering, and Particology – are contract research organisations, each benefitting from initial support and contracts from Pfizer’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM) division.

Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited, the British brand committed to transforming personal urban mobility, has announced that its operating subsidiaries have successfully completed homologation with Thailand’s Department of Land Transportation.

UP Ventures has announced the launch of the Kids UP HealthTech Accelerator, a pioneering programme aimed at revolutionising paediatric healthcare through innovative medical technologies. Created in collaboration with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, the accelerator seeks to drive advances in children's healthcare by fostering innovation with direct input from children and young people.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has kicked off its annual ‘Ready Steady Grow’ roadshow, aiming to raise awareness about the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) throughout the UK.

Kore.ai, a generative and conversational AI, has introduced RecruitAssist, an advanced AI recruitment platform aimed at helping organisations streamline their hiring processes. The solution is designed to enable hiring teams to make smarter, faster, and more equitable decisions, addressing several key challenges recruiters face today.

Digital analytics has become an essential tool for businesses, but it remains notoriously difficult for many to implement and use effectively. While larger organisations with ample resources can overcome the hurdles of setting up and managing analytics systems, smaller companies and startups often find themselves struggling.

BGF, one of the UK and Ireland’s growth capital investors, recently surveyed the CEOs and founders from its 400-strong investment portfolio ahead of the Government’s October Budget. The findings shed light on the concerns and outlooks of business leaders across various sectors.

On Thursday, 7th November, 2024, Playfair will host a remote office hours event, bringing together over 300 female founders from across Europe with 200 of the world’s top venture capital firms.

LinkedIn has unveiled its annual list of the Top 20 UK Startups for 2024, highlighting the most promising and innovative startups that are reshaping industries across the nation.

Stability AI, a startup focused on transforming visual media through AI, has announced that renowed filmmaker, technology innovator, and visual effects pioneer James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Stability AI CEO, Prem Akkaraju.

A smartphone app, Parkinson’s ON, created by Kuhan Pushparatnam, a man living with Parkinson’s, and his partner, Helen, has emerged as the UK’s most popular app for managing the condition.

The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is set to take place from April 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the Middle East's premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable mobility, EVIS Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its reputation as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

DeepOpinion, a startup focused on automating enterprise processes with AI, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round. The company’s technology uses AI agents to handle complex, knowledge-heavy business tasks, marking a new frontier in process automation.

Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London. 

Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.

Lopay, a London-based payment processing app known for its quick payouts and low fees, has announced a new partnership with YouLend, an embedded financing platform. This collaboration aims to offer flexible and accessible business financing to over 40,000 Lopay customers.