Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, the UK and other nations are prioritising efforts to drive growth. Central to these efforts are SMEs, which play a crucial role in driving job creation, fuelling economic development, and serving as the backbone of our community.

Genie AI, an AI legal editor, has raised £13.3 million in Series A funding, led by GV (Google Ventures), and joined by Khosla Ventures (early investors in OpenAI), taking its total raised to over £15 million. Previous to this round, Genie AI received one of the UK Government’s largest grants for a startup, and seed funding led by Connect Ventures.

Opteran, a company focused on natural intelligence, has revealed that Airbus Defence and Space, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency, will trial its Opteran Mind neuromorphic software in Airbus’ space rovers.

Imagine yourself, a passionate entrepreneur, building your dream company from the ground up. You've poured your heart and soul into it, navigating the treacherous waters of the startup world. After years of relentless effort, you're finally approaching an exciting milestone: the exit.

You might think that being famous is all red carpets, secluded mansions and private jets. Making huge purchases – in cash of course – and living the high life. However, though this is the case for some of the world’s A-listers, plenty of care and attention goes into managing their money, so they stay rich sustainably.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the global football legend, has made a significant investment in Bioniq, a startup known for its personalised nutritional solutions based on blood biomarker data. Founded in 2019, Bioniq has now reached a total valuation of $82 million.

The Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem has reached maturity and needs to explore new ways to revitalise itself and ensure its business model continues to grow. This the main conclusion of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Map, developed by South Summit in collaboration with IE University, which shows how startups already reach an average age of 3,19 years and follow a constant consolidation and growth compared to the 3,12 years registered in 2023. Additionally, 2 out of 10 startups in Spain are now scaleups, representing 3 percentage points more than the previous year and is also a symptom of this growing maturity.

Honiture is increasing its investment in pet and deep cleaning technologies to provide pet-loving families with innovative, convenient cleaning solutions. This commitment is highlighted as Honiture showcases its latest innovations at GITEX in Dubai and the Canton Fair, two leading platforms for advanced technology.

Struggling to keep your energy and focus as an entrepreneur? Here are 3 practical strategies that will not only boost your productivity but also protect your mental health and keep you on track toward your vision.

There are many reasons why the idea of striking a deal with an investor from Japan may feel like a bridge too far. There’s the language barrier, and the cultural differences, not to mention the sheer distance involved. It’s natural, then, that many consider working with such an investor only as part of exploring the Japanese market itself.

Burnout among security professionals in Europe is reaching concerning levels, with 68% of workers experiencing burnout to varying degrees. Of this number, 32% reported high burnout, while 36% indicated moderate levels. The UK has been hit particularly hard, with 40% of professionals facing elevated stress.

In a world where a single tweet can launch a brand or a viral TikTok can transform a small shop into a global phenomenon, digital literacy is the difference between SMBs thriving or falling behind. Today, entrepreneurs are faced with a new reality: digital hesitancy is just as – if not more – important than understanding business cash flow or generating sales.

The race to net-zero is no longer an aspirational goal – it’s a global imperative. As we surge forward, significant technological gaps stand in the way of realising this ambition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a striking 35% of the technologies required are still in early development or pilot phases, not yet commercially available.

An increasing number of young, skilled professionals, innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs are leaving the UK, seeking better quality of life, career prospects, and tax advantages, driven by concerns over potential tax hikes under the new Labour government.

As taxation is set to rise, is it killing your business? Is tax making it hard for you to turn a profit? At least, a meaningful profit that makes all the risk and hard work worth it.

Kalogon is a smart seating company that uses patent-pending sensor technology to enable a seat to adapt to the user’s body. In doing so, it is able to redistribute the way the pressure is carried as someone is sitting, which has been proven to increase blood flow.   

In today's business environment, brands hold more power than ever before. This influence is not just a competitive edge for startups – it's a vital tool for communication, differentiation, and survival. 

The first 100 days under the first Labour government since 2010 have now elapsed. These first 100 are often considered the most telling – and most important.

Roman Hölzl, CEO and Co-Founder of RobCo, refers to robotics as the “Swiss Army knives of the manufacturing world”, demonstrating his deep-seated belief in the power robotics has in changing the manufacturing world and alluding to the multi-faceted roles they can play.

Emilė Radytė, CEO and Co-Founder of Samphire Neuroscience, makes no secret of her interest in trying to explain behaviours through human brain action. “I have always loved the overlap of how the human brain interacts with society and the way we function,” Radytė explained.