Alumni of Cooper Parry’s - the UK’s startup and scaleup partner in the accounting and tax space - VentureCEO programme have raised more than £237 million since its launch 18 months ago, with its mentorship, network and expert advice supporting their journey.

Oriane.xyz has raised $1.5 million to build the first AI-powered search engine of the video-first Internet. The round is led by Clint Capital (FR), followed by Hartmann Capital (US), Secways (ES), Archipelago Next (IC), and strategic angels from Google, PayPal, Sony, and Jellysmack.

Synthesized has raised a $20 million Series A round led by Redalpine, with participation from IQ Capital, Mercia Ventures, UBS and Seedcamp. Deutsche Bank, who invested previously into the company, has deepened its strategic relationship with Synthesized after deploying the platform.

New findings from the '2025 Global State of AI at Work 2025' Report reveal a workforce caught between ambition and reality.

The UK workforce is bending the workplace rulebook, expecting greater autonomy, inovative technology, and benefits like the four-day work week, according to Owl Labs in its annual State of Hybrid Work report.

Emergent announced $23 million in Series A funding to empower more people to build and run businesses simply.

The UK has set ambitious goals for innovation, positioning itself as a hub for science and technology on the global stage. But while the appetite for R&D remains strong, the reality for many businesses is that their ability to claim R&D tax relief now hinges less on ambition and more on compliance.

For many founders, selling a startup is the ultimate milestone – an opportunity to turn years of hard work into a well-earned reward. But while the headlines often highlight valuations and buyouts, the reality is more complex. Exiting a company is not just about numbers. It is a legal process that demands foresight, discipline, and meticulous preparation.

When our CMOs work within startups, one of the most common things we hear is: “We need to set a marketing budget, but don’t know where to start.” Too often, the budget becomes a rear-view mirror exercise (what was spent last year) or a guessing game (what feels affordable). Done properly, though, your marketing budget isn’t just an overhead, it’s a powerful, strategic driver for growth.

Pleo recently unveiled Pleo Embedded, a new solution that empowers businesses managing large networks of SMB customers to offer real-time financial intelligence via spend and cash management capabilities directly from their own platform.

We live and work in unprecedented times. As a founder of a high-growth business that specialises in work team transformation, I see first-hand how this impacts the organisations and teams that we partner with.

Over £4 million funding has been awarded to British businesses developing next-generation aviation technology, with winners announced today (29th September 2025).

SageMaster, co-founded by brothers Moyn Islam, CEO, and Ehsaan Islam, CTO, has been named the winner of Best Trading Solution at the Entrepreneur Middle East Tech Innovation Awards 2025, held in Dubai last night.

GoodFit, the AI-driven data platform redefining how companies go to market, has raised a $13M Series A led by Notion Capital, with participation from Salica Investments, Inovia Capital, Robin Capital, Common Magic, and Andrena Ventures.

The founder of cybersecurity giant Mimecast has invested £3 million ($4 million) in Glasgow-based global recruitment technology platform Willo as the company accelerates development of tools designed to help employers automatically verify candidate credentials amid a surge in AI-generated job applications.

IW Capital has invested £4 million into Navigator, a fast-scaling digital advertising platform that is redefining how brands reach millions of travelling consumers in a privacy-first world.

Mimica has announced a $26.2 million Series B funding round led by Paladin Capital Group, with continued backing from Khosla Ventures, LGVP, and Entrepreneurs First.

South Summit Industry & Energy returns to Bilbao on 26th - 27th November 2025, to celebrate its fourth edition. Co-organised by South Summit and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, the event will once again bring together leading experts, corporations, investors, and startups in Industry 4.0, the Energy Transition, and Mobility sectors at the BAT – B Accelerator Tower. 

 This October, Vienna will once again become a global hub where culture and technology join forces to bring positive societal changes. From 22nd - 23rd October, the CultTech Summit returns for its highly anticipated second edition, building on the success of last year’s sold-out debut, which gathered over 650 pioneers from across the cultural and tech sectors. 

This autumn, Vienna will once again become a global epicentre where culture and technology join forces to bring positive societal changes. From 22nd - 23rd October, the CultTech Summit returns for its highly anticipated second edition. Set in the Aula der Wissenschaften, the Summit will transform this historic venue into a high-energy hub for startups, investors, and innovators at the cutting edge of culture and technology. Following last year’s sold-out debut with over 650 attendees, the 2025 edition will host 1,000+ participants ready to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the creative industries – and how startups can lead the charge.