Login UK secures £150Bn in US investment during state visit The UK Government has announced a landmark £150 billion investment package from US-based private sector firms during the US state visit, marking a major milestone for UK–US economic ties and reinforcing the UK’s position as a global hub for innovation and technology Funding 16 hours ago
Login Humanoid Global strategically invests in Agility Robotics Humanoid Global, a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, is pleased to announce that it has closed its indirect strategic investment in Agility Robotics via a single-asset special purpose vehicle. Funding 17 hours ago
Login Dubai to welcome 2,000+ global AI and tech leaders at the inaugural DATE MENA this November Dubai is set to host one of the most anticipated tech events of the year as DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) makes its debut in the city on 26 – 27th November 2025, followed by DATE KSA on 8 - 9th December in Riyadh. News 18 hours ago
Login Female founders get 25% less than men at business exit Women exit from their businesses for 25% less than their male peers on average, wealth management firm Evelyn Partners has revealed. Diversity 18 hours ago
Login M&A gets smarter: how buyers and founders turn IP into a growth lever Once an afterthought in most transactions – except in pure technology acquisitions – intellectual property (IP) is moving to the centre of deal-making. Software, data, and AI shape nearly every product and service, and the know-how, data sets, and IP rights behind them increasingly determine whether a deal delivers its growth story. Features 18 hours ago
Login Why small businesses should shout louder about their success Running a small business is rewarding, but demanding. From serving customers to managing cashflow and dealing with economic uncertainty, you are constantly juggling different demands and roles. The daily grind can also make it easy to forget about your accomplishments, and our latest research shows fewer than half (43%) of small businesses regularly get the opportunity to pause and celebrate their wins. Features 19 hours ago
Login Omnea raises $50M to make procurement every CFO's competitive advantage Omnea, an AI-native procurement intake and orchestration platform, has raised a $50 million Series B funding round to accelerate its shift to a new era of AI-powered supplier relationship management. The round was led by Insight Partners and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Accel, Point Nine, First Round Capital, and Prosus, bringing total funding to over $75 million. Funding 19 hours ago
Login Time-strapped small business owners prioritise AI to help focus on growth Time pressures are limiting the ability of small businesses to focus on growth, according to new American Express research, with over two-fifths (43%) of small businesses looking to AI to help tackle this challenge. News 1 day ago
Login Staying human in a world tilted towards machines Over my career I’ve worked with countless startups – some of which have gone on to become household names. The ones that stand out offer more than great products or clever marketing. They have a beating heart. They create moments that make people feel – joy, excitement, pride, nostalgia. Features 1 day ago
Login What high-growth companies should know about the venture lending banks vs fund divide Venture debt financing is an increasingly popular source of funding for growth companies in Europe, reaching record highs in 2024 with a deal value of €25.4 billion, according to PitchBook. With this growing interest, we are seeing a broader range of providers in the market, from established financial institutions to a wide range of funds. Funding 1 day ago
Login MicroFactory raises $1.5M to scale general-purpose robot for manufacturing MicroFactory has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from a set of visionary backers, including Clement Delangue, the founder of Hugging Face, and Naval Ravikant, early investor in Uber and Twitter, giving the company a post-money cap of $30 million. Funding 1 day ago
Login Pharma Partnering US Summit 20225 is all set to commence in Boston on November 13–14, 2025 The Pharma Partnering Summit, a global premier conference series dedicated to strategic partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry. This high-impact conference brings together top executives from pharma, biotech, investment firms, and advisory groups for two dynamic days of deal-making, networking, and thought leadership. News 1 day ago
Login Amazon backs next wave of climate innovation Amazon is expanding its commitment to climate-focused innovation by welcoming 11 startups and scaleups into the latest ClimateTech cohort of its Sustainability Accelerator. News 2 days ago
Login New data reveals critical hiring challenges for small businesses Small businesses are grappling with significant hurdles when it comes to hiring, new data has revealed. HR 2 days ago
Login Fintechs gain ground as UK SMEs rethink banking relationships UK SMEs and micro businesses continue to be dissatisfied with the level of proactive advice and personal service they receive from their main bank, according to new research from RFI Global. News 2 days ago
Login Academy to supercharge learning teams for the age of AI 360Learning has launched its L&D Performance Academy – a free, ATD-accredited, interactive online Academy built to help learning and development professionals future-proof their careers and drive measurable business impact in the age of AI. News 2 days ago
Login OX Delivers to unlock West Africa’s e-mobility potential OX Delivers, the UK-based electric vehicle startup, and Wahu Mobility, Ghana’s manufacturer of durable and connected electric bikes, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to enhance electric mobility solutions that boost business, create jobs, and make a positive sustainable impact in Ghana. Startups 2 days ago
Login Only 14% of employers understand employees’ wellbeing needs Research from Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that only 14% of employers strongly agree that they have a good understanding of their employees’ needs across all four pillars of health and wellbeing: physical, mental, social, and financial. Life 2 days ago
Login Collaborative engineering & computing platform for AI-enabled startups Anthemis, an early-stage investment firm, and Cambridge AI Venture Partners (CAIVP), a team comprised of industry experts Sir Andy Hopper, Prof. Rob Mullins, Dr Gavin Ferris, and Mike Halsall, announce the launch of CommonAI, a collaborative engineering and computing platform for AI-enabled startups, enterprises, engineers, academics, and investors. News 2 days ago
Login BIOWEG secures €16M to scale biodegradable alternatives to microplastics BIOWEG, a German biotechnology company developing high-performance, biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, has closed a €16 million Series A round. Funding 2 days ago