Swedish fintech company Savr has received additional funding from Incore Invest, a European investment firm specialising in growth-stage companies, strengthening their ongoing partnership.

BlueFlame AI, a specialist in Gen AI solutions for the alternative investment management sector, has unveiled Nexus, an AI-powered tool designed to revolutionise how firms locate, analyse, and report on unstructured data within their documents.

The European AI market is booming. According to global VC Atomico’s State of European Tech report, Europe’s AI talent base has grown more than 10 times in the past decade to over 120k professionals currently employed in AI roles – more than the US.

Ah, the "entrepreneurial mindset", do you have it, do you wish you had it, do you know what it is, do you even care, and what does it mean for how you find and maintain success in your emerging startup?

US-based email security firm EasyDMARC has secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by New York-based Radian Capital. This investment represents a pivotal moment for the company as it aims to broaden its global reach and solidify its standing in the email security sector.

It’s all change for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting in the European Union. While some EU countries already have well-established national rules governing the risk of violations of human and environmental rights in supply chains, scope has been inconsistent from one country to another.

Smalt, a talent-supply and labour productivity platform for the energy transition, has secured €8 million in a pre-emptive seed funding round. The funding aims to accelerate Smalt's growth in the tech-enabled solar sector for both commercial and residential markets, addressing labour supply challenges in Europe's climate tech industry.

There has been a transformational shift in the way the workforce and businesses define work culture. Borne out of developing technology but massively accelerated by the onset of the pandemic, nearly half of the UK’s workforce has now embraced hybrid working.

Data privacy has become a major concern for companies of all sizes in recent years. However, failing to prioritise privacy can come back to haunt young companies down the road. Privacy breaches or misuse of customer data can derail startups before they ever fully get off the ground.

The Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA 2024) will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 14-16 October 2024. The Congress assembles leading companies from the oil and gas industry to explore the latest trends in automating and digitising processes, shaping the future of the whole value chain.

VidLab7, an AI-driven media suite aiming to transform sales processes with tailored video content, has secured €3.5 million in seed funding led by EQT Ventures, with contributions from notable angel investors.

The post-summer holiday blues can be a challenge for leaders – it’s not easy to motivate a team pining for white beaches and cocktails during one of the busiest times of the year! But scientists say the positive effects of a holiday can be felt for up to a month after returning home, so how can we capitalise on a refreshed and renewed team post-holiday?

Aerospace Xelerated (AX), the Boeing-supported startup accelerator, announced its sponsorship of the Vista East-West Startup Hub at the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi on 25th-26th September.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in large enterprises are frequently criticised as being more performative than practical, with many companies failing to implement meaningful change, according to AND Digital's Rewards & Resilience report.

The National Autistic Society has introduced a new initiative to help organisations develop more inclusive and supportive workplaces for autistic employees. The Autism Inclusive Employer Award aims to boost understanding, address the needs of autistic staff, and make the workplace more comfortable for autistic individuals.

Hustl, a new app designed to revolutionise how ecommerce entrepreneurs run their small businesses, has officially launched. This platform aims to streamline daily operations for small ecommerce ventures, simplifying everything from order management to shipping.

As I look back on my journey with Grozeo, I realise how scaling a startup presents both incredible opportunities and unique challenges, especially from a marketing perspective. When I joined Grozeo, our vision was clear: to empower small and local retailers with the same e-commerce tools that larger players have at their disposal.

In the bustling world of business, there's a treasure trove of knowledge that often goes untapped – the kind that doesn't make it into manuals or spreadsheets. This elusive resource, known as tacit knowledge, forms the backbone of many successful enterprises.

Nick Armstrong, a seasoned entrepreneur and blockchain pioneer, has returned to his startup roots. At 40, he's already experienced a dynamic career – he made the 2011 BRW Young Rich List at just 28, led a public company by 37, and ventured into blockchain before Bitcoin was even on the radar. Now, he's leveraging his extensive experience in sales with his latest startup, aiming to simplify the lives of salespeople.

I know, I’m walking a tightrope here. As someone who is well aware of the extremely tenuous analogies that are cropping up on LinkedIn (“what my recent proposal to my fiancé taught me about running a startup”), I’m not going to make the bold claim that running a startup is like running a family. However, and bear with me here, there are some similarities.