XTB, a global fintech company that offers individual investors instant access to financial markets, has integrated investing and payments. The company has introduced a mobile wallet and a multi-currency card, allowing investors to easily manage both their investments and payments through the XTB app.

Ameba, the AI-driven platform helping companies manage and unlock growth from their complex supply chains, has today announced a $7.1M Seed round led by Hedosophia.

xtype, the pioneering software company for multi-instance management on the ServiceNow platform, has announced it had raised a $21 million Series A funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from ServiceNow Ventures and existing investors including Columbia Capital and Inner Loop Capital.

It’s not a sector that has ever stood still, but the next few years will bring some particularly big changes in manufacturing. From the rollout of AI for everything from machinery monitoring to material design to an increasingly urgent push towards sustainability, revolutionary new ways of operating will require major software-system adjustments. So what issues do companies face when moving to new technology and how do they deal with them?

New research from innovation incentives specialist ForrestBrown revealed that while UK businesses are keen to invest in innovation, various obstacles are hindering progress. A shortage of skilled personnel emerged as a significant barrier, with 19% of businesses highlighting this issue.

Mindstone, an international training platform known for its focus on practical AI education for non-technical professionals, has teamed up with Pearson to introduce Pearson's new Generative AI Certification programme.

The startup ecosystem is seeing a distinctive shift in its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Traditionally, it was the tech giants that led the charge in acquiring promising startups. However, a growing trend is emerging: startups are acquiring other startups.

Foreverland, the Italian startup behind a sustainable carob-based chocolate alternative, is setting a new standard in the chocolate and food industries. With a recent €3.4 million Seed round, just a year after its inception, the company is gearing up to launch its semi-finished product facility and expand across Europe.

Manchester’s £1.7 billion innovation district has officially launched its first building and revealed its new name: Sister. The district’s first tenant, Sustainable Ventures, Europe's climate tech hub, is set to move into the Renold Building this November.

Onboarding still remains one of the greatest challenges for both employers and employees. Research by Gallup finds that only 12% of employees strongly agree that their organisation does a great job onboarding new employees and with a staggering 50% of newly hired employees planning to quit soon, that number skyrockets to 80% for those who feel undertrained from poor onboarding, according to research by Paychex.

With over 500 million podcast listeners globally and the market projected to skyrocket from $27 billion in 2023 to over $234 billion by 2030, the podcasting industry is experiencing rapid growth. Given that approximately 80% of podcast episodes are completed by listeners, it is no surprise that global ad spending is forecasted to hit $4.02 billion by 2024.

Blackfinch Ventures has unveiled its latest offering: the Energy Transition EIS Portfolios, designed to provide investors with access to innovative technology companies driving the widespread electrification of society.

The EMERGE International Tech Conference has transformed Yerevan into a vibrant startup hub, connecting pioneering founders from emerging markets, tech enthusiasts, and leading venture capitalists from across the globe. A two-day event, held on September 25-26 at the oxygen-rich o2 Gardens, brought together global industry leaders and sparked important public discussions at the intersection of AI, Humanity, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity.

Expo Agritech 2024 is preparing to become the major European trade fair dedicated to innovation in the agricultural sector. From 26 to 28 November, the event will turn Malaga, Spain, into the meeting point for players in the agricultural field, who will discuss how the latest generation of machinery, irrigation and water management systems, post-harvest equipment, fertilisers, agricultural yield solutions, agro-energy, biotechnology, plant nutrition and 4.0 technologies are making farms evolve, boosting their profitability, quality and sustainability.

The organisers of Network X, have announced key agenda highlights for this year’s event, promising an unmissable experience for attendees. From October 8–10, 2024, over 5,000 industry leaders including disruptive startups, regulators, and technology providers will gather in Paris at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to shape the future of connectivity. With a record 200+ exhibitors and a comprehensive conference programme, Network X will showcase the latest innovations, offer exclusive networking opportunities, and provide key insights for businesses looking to stay competitive across telecoms.

Growth investor IW Capital is set to launch a new £30 million fund aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, following the successful completion of a management buyout.

UK-based fintech Carmoola has announced a significant £100 million debt deal with NatWest, a move aimed at expanding its reach and further enhancing its innovative approach to car financing.

TraiCon Events will be hosting Philippines premier Data Centre Summit event titled “Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit” on 11th & 12th March 2025 in The Heritage Hotel MANILA - Rising Digitalisation Across Multiple Sectors.

Return-to-office mandates are nothing short of a hot topic in the business world. In the UK, companies such as Tesco, Boots, ASOS, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, have all enacted RTO policies with employees this year.

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