Innovation and agility are the lifeblood of startups, yet I've often observed a singular focus on talent acquisition as the key to success. In my experience, there's a crucial aspect that's frequently overlooked but equally vital: the quality of the workspace.

Bumper, a fintech company specialising in flexible car repair payments, has successfully completed a substantial Series B fundraising round, securing $48 million / €46 million / £40 million. This funding will fuel Bumper's expansion plans.

Research by STX Next, a software development company in Europe specialising in Python, has uncovered that 47% of businesses have incorporated machine learning (ML) into their business processes.

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, based in Durham has shared the news of its recently completed management buyout (MBO), marking a significant step in regaining control of the business.

Investment platform Lightyear experienced a significant year of investment activity in 2023, witnessing nearly a 20% month-on-month growth in assets under management (AUM).

The legal sector's growing interest in generative AI has led Robin AI, an AI-powered legal assistant, to secure $26 million in new funding. This Series B funding round was spearheaded by Temasek, a global investment company based in Singapore, and included contributions from QuantumLight, Plural, and AFG Partners.

Minderful, celebrated for its contributions to mental wellness, has recently unveiled a collaboration with Startup 2 Standup, a supportive community for entrepreneurs. This partnership is set to tackle mental health challenges prevalent among founders, offering specialised support.

Not everybody has warmed up to the intervention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative realm of things. Not so surprising, is it?

Two of London’s biggest startup events teams are preparing what is set to be the city’s largest-ever demo day, bringing founders and investors together like never before.

When you set up a limited company, many laws and regulations need to be complied with. You will need to register with Companies House and comply with all the Companies House filing requirements. Your company will need to comply with the Companies Act 2006 and supporting legislation.

Despite the longstanding global market turbulence and challenging economic backdrop, as we enter 2024 there are many reasons to be bullish about the UK startup ecosystem.

The year 2023 leaves us with a clear conclusion for the global entrepreneurial ecosystem: innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand. Proof of this is that the 2023 Entrepreneurship Map,  prepared by South Summit in collaboration with IE University, places Green Business as the fourth most popular industry in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, with 5% of all newly created startups.

Spaceship, a global logistics tech startup originating in Hong Kong, is excited to announce its debut at CES 2024 as an exhibitor. Committed to defining the future of E-commerce logistics, Spaceship will showcase its vision and technology powered by artificial intelligence.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced it will welcome U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) at the upcoming CES 2024, the world’s most powerful tech event. On Friday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. PST, the Senators will discuss the status of and outlook for key legislation affecting technology companies and American consumers.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel will join MediaLink CEO Michael E. Kassan for a CES 2024 keynote moderated by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced a star-studded lineup of celebrity appearances coming to CES 2024, January 9-12 in Las Vegas.

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail strategy has taken centre stage and is increasingly capturing the attention of popular brands worldwide. Even brands like L’Oreal and Nike adopted this business model and generated a fair share of profit.

It can be difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to feel like they can contribute towards creating a more sustainable future for the UK. There are multiple factors that play into this – but a lack of knowledge on how to take meaningful climate action is a recurring problem.

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

In recent years, the tech industry has experienced unprecedented growth and transformation. According to data from Companies House, there are almost double the number of new tech firms now compared to pre-pandemic. The sector is synonymous with innovation, disruption, and boundless possibilities, however, beneath the glossy surface, a pertinent question emerges: Have women really been given an accurate portrayal of what it's truly like to have a career in technology?