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AI service finds UK startups hard for engines to parse

Poorly written messaging could now stop UK startups appearing in AI-led buyer research, as 68% of funded firms proved hard for engines to parse.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

UK tech founders welcome Budget AI push but want more

Budget measures on AI and founder tax relief won praise from tech backers, but many said Britain still lacks the scale-up capital to keep firms here.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 7 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours

The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Last week

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Robotics

Balnord urges Europe to scale deep-tech for defence

Europe must fix procurement and funding gaps if deep-tech is to become deployable defence capability, Balnord says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Semiconductors

Forrester says AI bubble fears are still premature

Heavy spending on AI data centres is still being funded by cash-rich tech groups, but the economics look tighter as outside capital is drawn in.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Robotics

Redalpine closes USD $250 million early-stage fund

The oversubscribed vehicle lifts the Zurich-based investor's assets under management to more than USD $1.4 billion and will back about 20 start-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Generative AI

Adobe launches free tools for startups in new scheme

Eligible startups will get 12 months of free access to Adobe and Semrush tools as the software group courts founders with tight budgets.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach

Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last week

Robotics

Germany signs Nvidia deal to boost industrial AI

The move could help German manufacturers and mid-sized suppliers widen AI use across factories, cars and research, officials said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Enterprise Resource Planning

BY Venture Partners opens Lisbon office with USD $60m fund

The move gives the Dubai-based investor a European base as it targets AI-native start-ups with a third fund backed by regional institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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eCommerce

From online brand to first shopfront: how a world champion got funded with no shop to show

For online brands shifting into shopfronts, traditional lenders often need proof of trading before funding fit-outs and rent.

By Nick Lim • 3 min read • Yesterday

Shuttlerock

Jamie Beaton wins EY entrepreneur of the year New Zealand

The prize underscores Crimson Education's rise from a local start-up to a global education group supporting tens of thousands of families worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Domain Names

Identity Digital & Deqo launch domain options platform

The new service cuts upfront costs for domain investors by letting them secure two-year marketing rights for selected web addresses from USD $20.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Landmark Technologies names Richard Wheatley as CFO

The Irish IT and cybersecurity provider is backing its AI push with a finance chief who has worked at Vodafone, Microsoft and Deloitte.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Tokisphere launches public vote platform for founders

The service gives entrepreneurs an early read on market demand before they spend on development, with free votes shown in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Data Analytics

ResetData opens AUD $1 million AI award for Australians

The prize could help an Australian organisation fast-track AI projects, with ResetData offering AUD $1 million in service credits and judging on impact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago