Achieving SOC 2 compliance can be a challenging and resource-intensive process for organisations. However, with the right compliance software, companies can streamline the process, reduce complexity, and ensure they meet the strict requirements set by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

At the Latitude59 technology conference held last month in Tallinn, deeptech experts discussed developments in the field, emphasising that Europe needs not only the freedom to test innovation but also stronger cooperation with corporations.

Flowstep, the designtech startup building an AI-native canvas for product design teams, has secured a $2.6 million seed round led by London based Supernode Global with a list of supporting investors.

More than 190 organisations, founders, health professionals, and campaigners have co-signed an open letter calling on social media platforms to end the routine censorship of women’s health content online.

German rocket startup Isar Aerospace joined Europe's unicorn ranks, reaching a valuation of more than $1 billion following a €150 million (£128 million) funding round led by Eldridge Industries – a US firm chaired by billionaire and Chelsea FC co-owner, Todd Boehly.

Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson from her bedroom and without external investment, the business was built on the belief and drive to build something different. Since then, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters.

DejaBlue, the French electrification startup building a platform to optimise flexible energy loads, including EV charging and on-site solar, announced an $8 million seed round led by redalpine, with the participation of Zeno Ventures and Bpifrance.

There is just one week left for founders to submit their applications to be considered for Bits & Pretzels European Pitch Contest where they can put their business in the spotlight in front of 1,500 potential investors from across Europe at the annual Bits & Pretzels festival that takes place in Munich in September. 

New research from Dropbox, in partnership with YouGov, reveals a surprising reality: UK office workers could be spending an estimated 11.3 billion hours a year on administrative tasks like emails and scheduling.

Ahead of the government’s small business review expected this summer, new research reveals that nearly three in five SMEs (58%) feel their concerns are overlooked by politicians, despite the recent manifesto pledge to support small business owners. 

Alibaba.com announces the launch of CoCreate Pitch – a new competition for UK and European SMEs to realise their ambitious product dreams and compete for a prize pool worth nearly £750,000.

Zama, the open-source cryptography company building Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for Blockchain, announced a $57 million Series B funding round co-led by two US-based investment firms Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital, bringing Zama’s total funding to over $150 million, and its valuation to north of a billion USD.

Antler Bio, an AgriTech company transforming dairy farming with gene expression technology, has announced a $4.3 million investment to scale its world-first EpiHerd system.

Talents.Kids has officially launched the first multi-agent AI platform built to discover and nurture children's hidden talents – offering a breakthrough in how we understand and support child development.

The idea for Moth came from a simple yet radical idea: what if quantum computing could be placed directly in the hands of artists? For this London-based startup, co-founded by CEO Ferdi Tomassini, the answer was clear – bring the creative industries into the quantum era.

For over a century, electric motors have been designed in much the same way. Their efficiency has improved incrementally, but at their core, they remain a collection of individually optimised components, bolted together. But every dog has its day, as they say, and Monumo is challenging this approach by using deeptech AI to reimagine the motor systems as a whole. The result? Higher efficiency, lower costs, and a reduction in the use of rare earth materials – achievements that have not been possible before.

When I hear people talking about using AI at work, I can almost predict how the conversation will go. Most people have explored ChatGPT and had varying successes with other tools. Some use AI every day, others are considering learning more, and there’s always at least one person that avoids it as if even attempting to participate in this new era will set off a chain reaction to ruin us all. Of course, there is no question that AI is here to stay, and early adopters will be more efficient and quick to advance than their competition.

Navigating the journey from concept to mass production can be overwhelming for startups, university spinouts, and technology investors. Anglia Unicorn steps in to make this path smoother and more achievable, providing support and resources to turn innovative ideas into market-ready products, all free of charge.

A bold rebrand can breathe new life into a business, helping it stay relevant in a fast-changing market. But when done poorly, it can do quite the opposite, drawing criticism, confusing customers, and in some cases, damaging brand loyalty built over decades.

Six in ten (60%) UK business travellers believe their employer could do more to ensure their safety while travelling for work, according to a new Opinium survey of 500 business travellers, commissioned by World Travel Protection.