Entrepreneurship stories - Page 5
Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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erp
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.
Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.
LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cien Solon, founder of London-based LaunchLemonade, is shortlisted for the Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur Award, recognised for advancing no-code AI tools.
NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.
Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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startup ecosystem
A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.
Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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investment
Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.
The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.
The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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physical security
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CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.
Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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business support
Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.
Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mental health
UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.
UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.
UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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customer service
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UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.
Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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marketing
Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.
UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
Evolve appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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customer service
Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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fintech
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recruitment
Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.