In the past decade, just 0.24% of funding has made its way to Black founders in the UK. But within that statistic lies an enormous opportunity to invest in diverse founders to unlock their potential and the economic benefits that follow. That is why Black Seed has today announced it has raised €5.8 million in […]
France, renowned for its rich culinary traditions and mouth-watering delicacies, is now at the forefront of an exciting food startup revolution. In addition to its traditional association with cheese, wine, and delectable fresh produce, a new wave of innovation is sweeping through its business-to-business (B2B) sector. In particular, fintech startups focused on revolutionising restaurant payments […]
If you’re considering forming a UK limited company, we’ve some good news. Creating a company is exceptionally swift, simple and can be completed entirely online – meaning you can do it from the comfort of wherever you have an internet connection. However, before you do take the plunge and set up your company, there are […]
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Arda Biomaterials, an English clean tech startup on a mission to transform waste into a valuable, animal and plastic-free leather alternatives has received a major boost with a €1.3 million new investment led by Clean Growth Fund. Also participated in the round Plug and Play, Serpentine Ventures, Satgana, and a group of angel investors from […]
Ecochain, a Dutch climate tech that enables manufacturers to produce more sustainable products using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software, announced that it has raised €3 million. The funding round was led by the Impact Fund Phase2.earth and supported by its existing investor, Volta Ventures. The funding also includes a loan from the Dutch bank ABN […]
HSBC today unveiled HSBC Innovation Banking, which includes the former Silicon Valley Bank UK (SVB UK), as well as newly formed innovation teams in the US, Israel and Hong Kong. This will deliver a globally-connected, specialised banking proposition to support a broad range of innovation businesses and their investors. The launch will take place at […]
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) announced today that it will open its first international office in London, and that it is planning the next Crypto Startup School accelerator program to take place in the UK in Spring 2024. a16z’s U.K. office will allow it to work closely with universities throughout the UK to help provide talent and […]
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Consumers are well aware of the many problems associated with the meat industry. Whilst the environmental cost and shocking animal cruelty involved in meat production have been widely reported on, data has shown that very few consumers are prepared to change their diets long-term. Plant-based meat products were heralded as the key to encouraging people […]
Smiler, a Dutch startup that connects photographers with visitors at popular tourist locations and hotspots, announced the successful completion of its latest funding round of €7.9 million. Led by Octopus Ventures, this investment brings Smiler’s total funding to over €13.9 million, propelling the company’s expansion plans and its mission to offer affordable, high-quality photoshoot experiences […]