Amazec Photonics, a medtech company specialising in photonics, has raised €1.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its devices for minimally invasive diagnosis.

Ercan Demiralay, Partner at Wellers, a UK-based small business accountants, discusses why just having a good business idea isn’t enough to ensure a business-savvy leader.

In the quarter following the announcement of my first investment in Lightspeed POS (TSX: LSPD) as an investor at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), the company generated a respectable $15 million in revenues. Roll the tape forward six years and that same quarterly metric has jumped to a whooping $240 million. What went right and what lessons can we take home for European founders to replicate this type of success?

The venture capitalist ecosystem is a pyramid — only a handful of companies (or perhaps even just one) in a portfolio will generate the significant returns VCs seek. In this situation, there are a few big winners and many more who get left out in the cold — the latter are known as VC orphans.

Since 2012, over 15,000 "Start Up Loans", amounting to more than £100 million, have been awarded to young entrepreneurs aged 18-24. These loans are part of a government-supported finance initiative facilitated by the British Business Bank, which has disbursed over £1 billion to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country since the scheme's inception.

OakNorth, the entrepreneurial-focused digital bank, has extended a £2.5m loan to SES, the premier provider of power distribution solutions in the entertainment sector, to facilitate the establishment of its employee ownership scheme.

UK-Ukraine TechExchange represents the first non-profit startup support initiative of its unique nature, focusing on DefenceTech and AgriTech sectors.

OX Delivers, a UK-based e-mobility startup, has been awarded a £1.2 million funding grant from the Energy Catalyst to support the production of its next-generation, cost-effective all-electric OX4 truck.

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and extreme cold, significantly threaten agriculture, leading to desertification.

We are thrilled to announce that the European Pensions & Investments Summit 2024 is back! Leading pension investors along with innovative asset managers from around the world, will convene from 27th to 29th May 2024 at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in Switzerland.

The highly-anticipated Elite Summit 2024, scheduled for 27th - 29th May 2024 at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in Switzerland, is an exclusive, invitation-only summit that will bring together leading family office investors and distinguished investment solution providers for profound discussions on cutting-edge strategies and industry best practices.

Secure coding practices weave together innovation and user trust in custom software design. This article is your guide through the intricate landscape of secure software development, providing practical insights into mastering security best practices.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK's fintech sector, few stories have been as compelling as that of Tom Blomfield and Monzo.

Kuberno, a global provider of legal entity management SaaS solutions for enterprises, has announced the establishment of its American subsidiary, Kuberno US.

Base Molecular Resonance Technologies (BMRT) has developed a novel molecular detection technology, which it claims to revolutionise the fields of cancer diagnostics, public safety, law enforcement, security, and military services through a simple scanning process.

In today’s business spectrum, the excitement and trepidation surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) are both palpable. Here’s the good news; incorporating AI into your business doesn’t have to be a headache, it can be a smooth and user-friendly collaboration in your business.

The organisers of EIE24, Scotland's event for business founders and investors, have initiated a survey to gain insights into the current state of the investment landscape in Scotland.

Adopting new technologies, reimagining business processes, and embracing a digital-first mindset enables you to stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Spacegoods, a pioneering wellness brand that focuses on functional mushrooms and nootropics, secured a £2.5 million seed investment.

The UK-based company known for conducting the most extensive study on UK Black Gen Z employees has introduced a pioneering research and insights division focused on improving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the UK workplace.