Investors stories - Page 4
IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here's what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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government
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iwd
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ddos
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mfa
The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.
Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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ai
ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.
Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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ai
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venture capital
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investors
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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crypto
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cx
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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devops
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apm
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clean technologies
Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.
'Sustainability goals not matching ambition in global businesses, study reveals'
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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customers
A new study reveals a wide gap between the high sustainability ambitions of global businesses and their actions.
Clarity AI & AWS partnership for sustainable investing
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Amazon Web Services partners with sustainability tech platform Clarity AI to enhance sustainable investing using AI and data analytics.
UK business leaders to bolster sustainability investment by 2026
Sun, 19th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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clean technologies
80% of UK business leaders plan to maintain or increase their sustainability investment by 2026, reveals SAP study.
CEOs prioritise new business building for strategic growth, finds McKinsey study
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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iot
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bi
A McKinsey study suggests that half of all CEOs are focusing on new business development to generate new revenue streams.
AI's rising environmental impact concerns CEOs, Gartner survey finds
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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genai
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Survey reveals environmental implications of AI, as it could consume up to 3.5% of global electricity by 2030, according to Gartner.
London-based AI firm RETAILIGENCE targets global expansion
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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global expansion
London-based AI firm, RETAILIGENCE, plans significant global expansion since a 2500% revenue surge post-launch.
Fintech trends and financial challenges for the UK
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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fintech
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ai models
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trends & predictions
SaaScada has issued five forecasts for the United Kingdom's fintech sphere in 2024, including a crisis in artificial intelligence and major shifts in payments.
Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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trends & predictions
5G NR and LTE-based small cell RAN equipment spending to reach nearly USD $3 billion by 2026, says SNS Telecom & IT.
India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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ai
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construction
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
Stake appoints former Perpetual & MLC CEO as Chairman
Mon, 5th Jun 2023
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bt
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investors
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job moves
Former Perpetual CEO, Geoff Lloyd, has been appointed as Chairman of Australian brokerage platform Stake to accelerate long-term growth plans.
Smart Recruit Online completes internal CEO transition
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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recruitment
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onboarding
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investors
Greg Dorban has moved from Marketing VP to CEO, taking over from Founder Mark Stephens at Smart Recruit Online. #jobmove.