Startups stories

Guy Noble appointed CEO to lead Guavapay UK's expansion
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Guavapay has appointed Guy Noble as CEO of Guavapay UK, aiming to boost growth and enhance its market position amid expanding financial services.

Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort
Last week
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commerce systems
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Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in e-commerce.

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
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Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
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Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
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As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

Momentum accelerator opens for security tech startups
This month
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Applications are now open for the Momentum Accelerator's National Security & Dual-Use Technology Cohort, offering up to USD $400,000 for startups.

Australian AI firm Springboards secures $5m funding
Last month
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digital transformation
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Australian AI firm Springboards has secured $5 million in seed funding, aiming to revolutionise creativity in advertising through innovative technology.

From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters
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partner programmes
Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

Neeraj Methi joins Myriad360 as VP of Cybersecurity
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cybersecurity
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Myriad360 has appointed Neeraj Methi as Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions, enhancing its focus on advanced security practices amid a growing market.

AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
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data management
The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

TCS partners with MassRobotics to boost North American innovation
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r&d
Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.

Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
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Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.

London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete
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data analytics
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A new survey shows tech professionals in London earn an average salary of GBP £120,000, highlighting the city's status as a thriving technology hub.

Yandex unveils Perforator to cut server costs by up to 20%
Last month
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Yandex has launched Perforator, an open-source tool that helps developers optimise server resource usage and potentially save millions in costs.

AMD & CEA team up for energy-efficient AI systems
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sustainability
AMD has partnered with France's CEA to enhance AI computing technologies, aiming for energy efficiency in demanding sectors like energy and medicine.

SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.

Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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software development
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collaboration
Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.

Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Caseware has acquired Australian AI startup Extractly.ai, known for its intelligent document processing, enhancing its presence in the audit technology sector.

Alibaba Cloud enhances AI tools for global developers
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has unveiled initiatives to empower global developers with cutting-edge AI tools, including new models and the GenAI Empowerment Program.

SplitMetrics appoints Hallahan & de Vries to key roles
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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google
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r&d
SplitMetrics has appointed former Meta and Google executive Eoin Hallahan as its new Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to enhance growth and innovation.