Payments provider, Ryft, is upgrading its digital platform payments offering through a new partnership with global payments company, American Express.

Four innovative UK tech companies have been selected to receive Government support from the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme to accelerate their plans for expansion in Japan.

Nordensa, a fan-driven platform dedicated to uncovering football talent, has successfully closed a €1.65 million Seed funding round. This influx of capital is set to bolster the platform's development and enhance its ability to draw top-tier talent to its already distinguished lineup.

For me, it’s personal. As a parent of a severely dyslexic son, time and again I have experienced services, notably in education, that were actively resistant to the potential of technology. To give a very small example as an illustration, my son’s school wouldn’t let him use his mobile phone in the classroom. Instead of allowing him to photograph the white board, say, to capture the homework task, they opted to pay for a teaching assistant to be in class to take notes for dyslexic learners. Technology could have empowered learners and nurtured skills for independence. Instead, it was resisted, and students’ needs were stigmatised.

Automated Architecture (AUAR), a pioneering construction tech startup, has secured a £2.6 million Seed investment to propel its vision of crafting sustainable and affordable homes through its unique micro-factories.

Attention has long been the buzzword of the marketing world. The thing every brand is battling for, yet is so hard to grab and hold. Those crucial few seconds – and if you’re lucky, minutes – which plant a seed in a potential future customer are essential to any business trying to make a dent with their advertising both ATL and online.

Stanhope AI, a company harnessing decades of neuroscience research for training machines to make decisions akin to humans in real-world scenarios, has successfully bagged £2.3 million in seed investment.

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has just crowned JustParent as the champion of its seventh annual Insurathon, a contest designed to spotlight and support the brightest tech innovators in the insurance industry.

NeuReality, a company with a mission of redefining AI inference and data centre infrastructure for the AI era, announced it secured $20 million in fresh funding.

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) actively repelled more than 50,000 cyberattacks daily, according to the UAE Cybersecurity Council. In the first three quarters of the same year, the country successfully prevented over 71 million attempted attacks in total.

AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, is proud to announce the launch of Cash My Stock in Saudi Arabia. Cash My Stock, a subsidiary of Innovate Holding LTD, is set to transform the B2B e-commerce landscape in the Kingdom through its state-of-the-art digital trading platform focused on helping companies monetise excess and ageing inventory. It is specifically designed to meet the distinctive expansion and growth needs of retail, wholesale and distribution firms across the EMEA region.

Starting a business while being employed, especially in the same or a closely related industry, presents a legal minefield which requires careful navigation to avoid potential litigation. The law delineates clear boundaries regarding competitive practices, particularly emphasising the obligations of employees towards their current employers.

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

Today in London, the launch of a UN agency report by the UK’s Minister for AI and IP, Viscount Camrose, alongside WIPO Director General Daren Tang, highlighted a burgeoning interest among UK banks in Intellectual Property (IP) backed lending.

Statistics suggest that around 1 in 100 people in the UK are autistic and circa 3-4 people in 100 have ADHD, however, it is important to note that many of these estimates are based on those who have been diagnosed. So, in reality, they are likely to be higher.

In 2024, establishing yourself as an expert within your field is crucial to staying relevant. eCommerce brands and service businesses that are sharing the expertise behind their products connect more deeply with their audiences, resulting in greater investment in their brand.

For decades, the UK has been a magnet for the world's millionaires. Its rich history, stunning countryside, top-notch education system, and thriving financial sector have long made it an attractive destination for the global elite. But in recent years, something has changed.

Asana, a work management platform, has released new data from its State of the IT Leader report, which surveyed 1,255 IT professionals across the US and UK. The report delves into the challenges IT leaders face today, offering actionable insights for navigating intelligent transformation – demonstrating how to leverage AI to drive business outcomes and increase ROI.

Moove, the global mobility fintech that democratises access to vehicle ownership for mobility entrepreneurs, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $750 million. Uber invested in the round alongside Mubadala, who led Moove’s previous funding round in 2023.

The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference is making a much-anticipated comeback, inviting both budding and established business minds to an unparalleled event designed to revolutionise the business sector.