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UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
Artificial Intelligence

Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech

French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe's AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Recruitment

Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Startup ecosystem stories

AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Data Science

AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
Robotics

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March

NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Startup ecosystem stories

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders
Unified Communications

Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders

Osome unveils AI-driven updates and fintech partnerships with Airwallex and Tenity to streamline business setup and finance for founders globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
Robotics

Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector

Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support
Creative HQ

Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support

Salamander Advisory partners with Creative HQ to boost post-acceleration support, helping NZ B2B tech startups scale up with expert operational guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
Agricultural Technology

Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups

Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
Mental Health

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain

The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop
Investment

Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop

Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.

By James and Hana Schofield • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Unified Communications

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025

The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Funding

Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize

The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025