Harmonyze, formerly known as Legal Hat, an AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing franchisors' profit margins, has successfully closed over $2 million in pre-seed funding.

Andrew Smith, Kyocera’s CISO, has shared his top five tips to make sure any organisation can take advantage of AI, without the security pitfalls.

If you’re serious about the success of your startup, there’s no time to waste on things that don’t move the needle. Your product needs to deliver value, and it needs to do so by putting users front and centre. It’s not just about making things look good – it’s about creating a web app that solves real problems intuitively and keeps your users coming back for more.

According to YouGov, one in six people will experience imposter syndrome – a persistent feeling of inadequacy in their career despite others' perceptions – at least once in their lifetime. Recently, Instant Offices, experts in office spaces, reported a staggering 96% rise in searches for "imposter syndrome," indicating that more professionals are struggling with self-doubt.

Silver Telegram PR Agency has unveiled its "State of Tech" white paper for Summer 2024, offering a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, data, and insights shaping the global technology sector.

The Series A funding round, spearheaded by Balderton Capital and joined by existing investors TQ Ventures, Earlybird, and Seedcamp, marks a significant milestone for Tilt, a real-time shopping platform. Founded by former Revolut employees Neil Shah and Abhi Thanendran, Tilt is revolutionising the e-commerce landscape by positioning itself as the premier destination for fashion worldwide.

The EMERGE International Tech Conference is returning to Yerevan with the mission of showcasing innovators from emerging markets to the world and connecting experienced VCs with fresh IT talent. This year, the conference is shifting from its traditional format for the first time, placing networking and relationship building at the center of the agenda. EMERGE Conference will be held on September 25-26 at o2 Gardens, Armenia’s first-of-its-kind oxygen-rich environment.

It’s clear there’s a robust entrepreneurial spirit among the British population – official statistics reveal a steady rise in new business registrations in the UK.

With the conclusion of the Summer in Olympics in Paris, we're reminded of the dedication and teamwork that define elite performance. According to a recent YouGov report, 48% of Olympic followers are drawn by the athletic feats and performances, while 42% tune in to support their country’s athletes and feel a sense of national pride. These insights offer valuable lessons for the business world, where leaders can draw inspiration from Olympic principles of leadership and teamwork.

Assessing the UK’s technology ecosystem – deeptech shines clearly as a bright spot. Owing to a network of historic and world-leading universities, the UK has a longstanding R&D tradition that’s spawned regional startups at the forefront of new tech innovation that ‘deeptech’ consists of.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming energy and resource consumption within the forestry and textile industries. The initiative, named "Energy First," introduces innovative low-carbon, water-efficient technologies with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and cut overall energy use by more than half.

Over the past decade or so, a robust workplace mental health policy has shifted decidedly from a nice to have, to a must have for all businesses. This is not purely a product of the social values of the day dictating the way we work, but a sign that increased understanding of mental health has made this a simple business decision. We now know that the lack of an effective mental health provision costs businesses billions. Sarah Carter, Head of Account Management at Onebright, discusses the cost of getting workplace mental health wrong.

James McPherson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Bournemouth, has soared to new heights with the support of two SWEF enterprise grants from the Dorset Community Foundation.

Reboxed, a circular economy startup, has launched ReboxedOS, a comprehensive platform designed to simplify and accelerate the recommerce of consumer electronics. The platform enables brands to quickly establish and scale co-branded resale, trade-in, and recycling programmes, boosting both revenue and sustainability efforts.

For many startup founders, there is a cherished figure in mind that they aspire to see in their business market capitalisation. In order to achieve it, the founder must understand how to evaluate their company and what actions the startup needs to take on an annual basis. Properly calculating company value helps not only during its sale, purchase or investment attraction but also to determine its current capabilities and create a growth strategy.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy.

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and often lonely journey. Recently, solo founders have been speaking out about the loneliness they have felt while going it alone, and mentorship can be a great step in helping founders overcome this loneliness. 

This World Entrepreneurs’ Day, innovation leads from four UK train operators currently spearheading the ‘Future Labs’ accelerator share their advice for entrepreneurs.

Regulation plays a critical role in shaping the fintech landscape. From Consumer Duty and FCA annual risk reporting to APP fraud, the tectonic plates of the sector are shifting and whether you consider these regulations as benefiting or hindering the industry, businesses are struggling to keep up. 

Navigating the financial challenges of a startup can be daunting, particularly in today’s uncertain business environment. With England and Wales recording the second-highest number of company insolvencies this summer since 2009, the stakes are high for entrepreneurs, who work tirelessly to build momentum while carefully managing their investment.