Raw Ventures, a Venture Fund in Europe specialising in MediaTech innovation, has unveiled a bi-weekly online pitching programme exclusively for early-stage MediaTech startups.

Return, the Dutch renewable energy project development investor, has announced that they have closed a €100 million investment earmarked for expanding its solar and utility-scale storage pipeline and portfolio.

CorrActions, an Israeli startup specialising in AI-driven driver safety, recently concluded a highly successful Series A funding round, securing $7.25 million.

It’s not an easy time to get investment. Interest rates are stubbornly high and show no sign of coming down soon. Recent ONS data suggests capital formation is at its lowest point since the financial crash in 2008.

Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions, who was a finalist in the Scale Up category.

Over 27% of British small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have reported being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to research by Payit, NatWest’s award-winning open banking payments solution.

Rachel Delacour, the CEO of Sweep, has compiled a list of her predictions for the Climate Tech sector in 2024. 

Mika, an international digital therapeutics company, and Recordati Rare Diseases, a global pharmaceutical firm, have initiated a partnership focusing on enhancing treatment for patients with idiopathic Multicentric Castleman's Disease (iMCD).

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will keynote at CES 2024. On 9th January, alongside CNBC Nasdaq correspondent Kristina Partsinevelos, Gelsinger will discuss the critical roles that silicon and software play in making AI more accessible, providing powerful compute and enabling modern economies.

The beginning of December marks the start of advent. For many this a period of joy. However, it also tends to be an incredibly busy, stressful, and worrying time with financial concerns, time pressures, and workload issues proving problematic.

According to research, almost 80% of startup founders say that networking is vital to their entrepreneurial success. Similarly, in a study of small business owners, almost 95% said that having a mentor was a key to their success. For startups especially, the value of building strong industry relationships can’t be understated.

Housr, the startup focusing on student accommodation, recently announced the launch of a £5 million funding round aimed at expanding its operations in the UK and USA.

Tech Barcelona, one of the largest non-profit tech associations in Europe, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

The Office of National Statistics recently released a report indicating a notable shift in the way businesses approach work concepts. As of late November 2023, 18% of businesses are either implementing or planning to implement increased homeworking as a permanent business model.

Mags Fuller, Co-Owner and Financial Director of business advisory group The Alternative Board UK explores tactics and advice for business leaders to maintain a good work life balance for themselves and their staff.

Workplace wellbeing involves creating an environment where there is a healthy balance between mental and physical health. These factors are equally important because having poor health on one condition could lead to poor health on the other.

As discussions take place during COP28, the spotlight intensifies on innovative solutions to environmental challenges. In this context, the role of startups in shaping a greener future cannot be overstated.

Securing investment from venture capitalists significantly increases chances of entrepreneurial success, especially when it comes to scaling a business quickly and establishing credibility. But as of 2020 the probability of a new business getting VC funding was about 0.05%.

Liberis, a player in embedded business finance solutions, recently announced that it has secured $112 million in debt financing, a move aimed at enhancing its growth in North America and Europe and venturing into new markets such as Canada and Germany. This funding, a joint venture between HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital, signifies a major step in the company's expansion efforts.

UniTaskr, a digital platform for student and graduate freelancers, recently announced a substantial seven-figure investment, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.