Ayesha Ofori is the Founder and CEO of Propelle and she is on a mission to change the way women think about and engage with their finances.

The electronics industry, a cornerstone of modern life, is essential for the functioning of economies and the daily lives of billions. From smartphones, computers, ticketing machines, or wearable devices, the demand for electronic devices continues to surge, driven by technological advancements and consumer expectations. However, behind the sleek designs and cutting-edge functionalities of these devices lie increasingly complex supply chains, sometimes marred by environmental degradation and unethical labour practices.

Every company today faces mounting pressure to deploy AI, but most solutions fall short on reliability and cannot handle complex, critical workflows.

In 2024, the UK’s fintech startup ecosystem emerged as the second most funded globally, trailing only the US. Despite its historical prominence, 2024 marked a five-year low in funding, attributed to factors such as evolving regulatory complexities, heightened investor caution due to fraud and cybersecurity concerns, and macroeconomic challenges like inflation and rising interest rates. 

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Streambased, a specialist in streaming data analytics and management, on its $2.7 million in seed funding led by Elaia. Other backers include Seedcamp, TKM, and First Momentum as well as industry expert angels. This funding round will go towards hiring and R&D to expand their tech capabilities.

NeoCarbon and Carbonaide are excited to announce the successful mineralisation of the first batch of concrete cured with ~1kg CO2 captured from NeoCarbon’s pilot Direct Air Capture (DAC) blended with other biogenic CO2. This marks a significant milestone in their collaborative effort to increase the share of DAC CO2 used in the mineralisation process, in addition to CO2 captured from biogas and waste-to-energy plants.

The Self Assessment tax return deadline is looming, and millions of people are yet to file their return and risk fines. Here, Jodie Wilkinson, Head of Strategic Partnerships, takepayments – the small business digital payments specialists – proves six top submission tips.

The latest ONS figures offer little comfort for UK businesses. Unless December’s data delivers significant – and surprising - expansion, the economy will have contracted in the final quarter of last year.

FITUR has once again hosted the official presentation of the new edition of the TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit, which will take place from October 22–24th 2025 in Seville, Spain. The summit, already established as a key technological event for the travel and tourism industry, will bring together the sector's main players and professionals.

Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in innovative businesses in the consumer, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, has committed a €4.25m investment in Mobility Mojo.

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation for the drug discovery community, has announced the keynote speakers for Research & Innovation 2025. Dr Jue Wang, Research Scientist and Co-lead of the Protein Design Team at Google DeepMind, and Dr Robert Grundy, CEO of Intelligent OMICS, will lead this year’s event focussed on ‘big molecules to big data … thinking BIG to drive innovative research’.

The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that 75% of people would turn down a job that doesn’t offer hybrid or remote working, while flexi working is also preferable to a four-day week.

GRYD Energy, a solar tech startup and developer of the UK’s first true solar subscription, has raised £1 million to fund its national expansion.

30 visionary women leaders in tech from across industry-leading brands including Chanel, Mars, Barclays, Deliveroo, Formula 1, PepsiCo and more are set to present brand new strategies at The Women In Tech Conference at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in central London on 6th March 2025. This premier one-day event will provide an inspiring platform to explore the latest advancements in technology, leadership, and career growth.

Neko Health, the preventative healthcare technology startup co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, has announced the completion of its $260m Series B funding.

Cyclic Materials has announced a $2 million investment from InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This latest backing lifts the company’s Series B round to $55 million, underscoring its critical role in advancing sustainable supply chains for the automotive industry and beyond.

Almost 60% of CEOs around the world expect global economic growth to increase over the next 12 months, according to PwC's 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, launched during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

“As sustainability becomes a global priority and stricter EU regulations take hold, businesses are scrambling to brand themselves as eco-friendly,” says Assoc. Prof. Danguolė Oželienė.

South Summit will launch a new edition the ‘Scaleup Series’ on 13 February in Brussels. This series of events, co-organised with IE University, is designed to Strengthen connections among leading European scaleup entrepreneurs and founders create a space to share best practices, trends and insights, and delve into business, investment and economic growth opportunities for entrepreneurial projects in Europe.

The way we work is changing faster than ever, and with it comes new challenges for HR professionals. Hybrid work, employee wellbeing, and fostering meaningful connections are top priorities, but how do we create spaces that deliver on all of this? The answer lies in reimagining the workplace as a vibrant ecosystem where collaboration, creativity, and wellbeing take centre stage. At EXE 2025, we’re bringing this vision to life in the most exciting way imaginable.