Swiss healthtech Aeon has closed a €8.2 million seed round, as it builds the world’s most advanced platform for early detection and preventive healthcare.

Lendorse, the Berlin-based startup removing financial barriers for driven international students, has raised €1.75 million in a funding round co-led by LUMO Labs and Soulmates Ventures, with participation from PI Impact and angel investor Daniel Naber.

Get ready for a powerful display of creativity, technology, and purpose at this year’s Business Travel Show Europe Innovation Faceoff, where the most forward-thinking travel solution providers will take centre stage. Hosted at Excel London on 25–26 June 2025, this dynamic competition is a highlight of the show’s programme and a must-attend for anyone serious about the future of business travel management. 

The global trade landscape is shifting once again and, for UK SMEs, that’s both a challenge and an opportunity. The return of US tariffs under President Trump and a new UK-US trade agreement that partially eased pressures are creating an unpredictable environment.

Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to boost digital trade, create jobs, and attract global tech investment.

Customized pens are small but mighty tools. They are easy to give away, useful every day, and quite budget-friendly. They give a solid boost to the visibility of your brand. So, whether you are launching a new business or looking to boost recognition for an established one, these small tools offer big marketing value. The best part is that pens stick around. On the other hand, flyers or digital ads that get tossed or ignored. So, if you are looking for an affordable, practical way to keep your brand in front of people, start with personalised pens. In this article, you will learn about their benefits.

Starting a business is a bold move and there are many factors to consider before you do so – but among the most important are whether you have the mindset and resilience to ensure your startup is a resounding success.

Law firms are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape for deal-making amid a slowdown in global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. This competitive landscape ups the ante for the adoption of cutting-edge technology that holds significant potential to make M&A lawyers more productive, and law firms are widely embracing artificial intelligence (AI) for M&A transactions.

South Summit Madrid 2025, the leading global event for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, co-organized with IE University, featured a standout appearance on the afternoon of its second day by Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix.

Swiss healthtech company Aeon has closed a €8.2 million seed round, as it builds the world’s most advanced platform for early detection and preventive healthcare. The round was led by London-based VC Concentric, with participation from Calm/Storm Ventures, GoHub Ventures, Kadmos Capital, EWOR, and Swiss super angel investor Daniel Gutenberg, known for backing 12 unicorns, including AirBnB, Facebook, and SumUp.

Be honest… are you a control freak? Does the idea of letting someone else do what you do terrify you, or worse, have you tried, and they messed it up?

It is said that more people fear public speaking than death. While that might be a stretch, the statistic that around 75% of leaders experience anxiety about speaking in public is very real – and deeply impactful.

iCities, Brazil’s pioneering smart cities hub, in partnership with Fira Barcelona, a global leader in organising major events, announces the next edition of the IoT Solutions Congress Brasil. This is the Brazilian version of the IoT Solutions World Congress, an annual international gathering of industry leaders, technology experts, and C-level professionals from across the globe.

Five cutting-edge startups will take centre stage at this year’s TravelTech Show, competing for the coveted title of Trailblazer 2025. From global connectivity and CRM automation to embedded analytics and AI-driven operations, this year’s shortlist is an inspiring showcase of some of the most exciting startups in travel technology.

Startups that secure venture capital (VC) funding exclusively from abroad risk devaluing their startup, according to new research by emlyon business school.

Intuit QuickBooks’ latest quarterly Small Business Insights Survey reveals that small and medium businesses across the UK are facing mounting financial pressure, with 57% predicting costs will rise over the next three months and that, of these, 64% are worried about the negative impact on their business.

Nearly nine in 10 tech business leaders believe hiring and retaining a diverse workforce is vital to driving innovation and growth, new research shows, as the world’s top founders and investors gather in the capital for London Tech Week.

The UK economy could be boosted by a wave of ‘green growth’ led by Britain’s small and medium sized businesses, according to the final report from the independent, Government-backed Willow Review which highlights the economic case for going green. The Review found many SMEs embracing sustainability are benefitting from considerable financial gains.

Spain is solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most vibrant startup ecosystems. According to the 2025 National Tech Companies Report by Ecosistema Startup, the country now has 8,580 active tech companies, a 22% increase from the previous year. Of these, 5,010 are startups, representing a sharp 38% year-on-year growth.

Launching and running a business is not easy. With the highpoints also come the challenges. Along with monetary achievements and making a profit, it is also about staying resilient, growing through the journey and creating an impact along the way.